Free-Bees: October 2023

This year we were able to pick up 240 free items. High inflation and the economy are making finding freebies more challenging. However, I have set a goal to beat last year’s number (247). My goal for 2023 is to find 252 FREE Items, which works out to 21 freebies per month.

As always, I can 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)

April 2023 (15 Items)

May 2023 (24 Items)

June 2023 (3 Items)

July 2023 ( 27 Items)

August 2023 (11 Items)

September (35 Items)

Here is my October 2023 list of Free-Bees!

October (27 Items)

5x7 card: Walgreens Promo Code

4 Covid-19 Tests- Government Program

2 5x7 Photos Walgreens Promo Code

No Cow MIght Treat Marshmallow crunchies (6 ct)- IBOTTA

No Cow Might Treats Peanut Butter Cups (4 ct)- IBOTTA

Kroger Lasagna Shells (12 oz)- Kroger Coupon

Starbucks Triple Shot Energy (15 oz)- Kroger Coupon

Minute Maid Aguas Frescas (16 oz)- Kroger Coupon

Covergirl Face Powder- CVS Store Coupon, Coupon, ECB

Covergirl Mascara- CVS Store Coupon, Coupon, ECB

6 photo cards- Walgreens Photo Code

Fancy embry board- Product Sample

Meijer’s Broth (32 oz)- Store Coupon

Banana- Meijer’s Store Coupon

2 Colgate Max ( 6.3 oz)- Walgreen Sale, Coupon, Store Coupon, and RR

2 Ivory Soap (3 bar pack)- Walgreen Sale, Coupon, Store Coupon, and RR.

October continued to be a little challenging for me time-wise, but I committed to trying to use my resources to my best advantage. The result is not as high as last month, but very respectable.

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

Did you miss last month's list? No worries→ It is linked below.

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On the USDA Website, their thrifty grocery budgets range from $25.70 to $72.80 per week ($3.67 - $10.40 per day) per person. The two factors that determine the amount allocated are age and sex. With such a small amount of money allocated daily for food and my attempt to eat healthily, I need to plan each week carefully. With the Bird Flu hitting America hard recently, the egg is no longer a humble star but is turning into a luxury. A dozen eggs cost $5.49 or $0.46 each. At this price, I am looking at other options for breakfast. Breakfast is a great place to add value to your meal planning. It can be the cheapest or most expensive meal. The choice is up to you. NOTE: Prices are for the Northeast area for March 1, 2025 Let’s look at breakfasts that come in at or under $1.00. Beagle and Cream Cheese ($0.69 per serving) Kroger Prices Bagels (6ct)- $2...

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