Free-Bees: December 2023

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This year we were able to pick up 259 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)

October (27 Items) 



Here is my November and December 2023 list of Free-Bees!  


November and December (19 Items) 

Donut- Kroger Store Coupon

Cape Cod Chips (7.5oz)- Kroger Store Coupon

Keebler Fudge Stripes (11.5oz)- Kroger Store Coupon 

Raspberries (6oz)- Meijer store coupon

Banana- Meijer store coupon

Aroma Essential Oil Mist (5.3 oz)- Bath and Body Work Coupon

Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix (8.5 oz)- IBOTTA

Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauce (14oz)- IBOTTA

McCormick AuJus Gravy (1oz)- IBOTTA

Idahoan Loaded Baked Potato (4oz)- IBOTTA

8x10 Photo- Walgreens Rebate Code

Air Wick Essential Mist Starter Kit- IBOTTA

Air Wick Warmer- IBOTTA

Air Wick Essential Mist Starter Kit- IBOTTA

Gillette Mach 3 Razor: CVS Sale, Coupon, ECB 

Body and Bath Works Essential Oil Mist- Store Coupon

Purple Cow Ice Cream (1.5 quart)- Store Coupon 

Donut- Store Coupon

Haagen- Dazs Yogurt (4 oz)- Store Coupon 



November and December were very challenging for me time-wise, but I tried to use my resources to my best advantage.  The result is not great, but at least I made my goal this year.     


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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