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Free-Bees: April 2023

 



So far this year we were able to pick up 113 free items.  High inflation is making finding free items a little more challenging and it takes more time.   However, I have set a goal to beat last year’s number (247). My goal for next year is to find 252 FREE Items. This works out to 21 items per month.   


As always, I am able to secure these items through Kroger incentives, Drug Store (Walgreens/CVS)  Rewards programs, sales, Pinch Me, Smart Source, Meijer’s sales/store coupons, sample requests, and Rebates Programs (IBOTTA/SavingStar).   


January (33 items) 

February (43 items)

March (22 items) 


Here is my April 2023 list of Free-Bees!  


April 2023 (15 Items)

Bush’s Best Zero Sugar Added (15.8 oz)- Kroger Store Coupon

Bush’s Best Zero Sugar Added (15.8 oz)- Meijer Store Coupon

Dannon Light & Fit Zero Sugar- Single Serving–Kroger Store Coupon

3 Crest 3D White (2.7 oz)- CVS Sale, Coupons, ECB

Donut- Kroger Store Coupon

Silk Next Milk- Coupon and IBOTTA

2 Degree Deodorants (2.7 oz)- Walgreens RR, Coupon

2 Crest Toothpaste (3.5 oz)- Walgreens RR, Sale and Coupon

2 Dove Men’s Body Wash (18 oz)- Walgreen Cash RR and Coupon 

Two Good Smoothie ( 7 oz)- Kroger Store Coupon 



My favorite deal this month was getting the 2 cans of Bush’s Best Zero Sugar Added Baked Beans.   Our family is workin on improving our food choices, so this high cost canned beans were a great opportunity to try a new product.      


What is your favorite deal this month?  Leave a Comment Below. 


Did you miss last months list?   No worries→ it is linked below. 




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