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March 2024-->Free-Bees

 


So far this year we were able to pick up 87 free items.  High inflation is making finding free items more challenging to find.   However, I have set a goal to beat last year’s number (247). Currently, I am working towards finding extra items during months when I have more time and giving myself grace during the months when my time is limited.   


My goal for next year is to find 264 FREE Items. This works out to 22 items per month.  This may be challenging because the drug store deals have started to dry up and grocery store deals are not as frequent as they used to be.    I will rely on digital coupons, printables from the company when available, store coupons and reward programs, samples, and rebate apps such as IBOTTA.     


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


March (39 items) 


  • Bed and Body Works Lotion (2.5oz)- Store Coupon

  • 2 Funny Farm Deluxe Goat Cheddar Mac and Cheese- Coupons

  • Plant Oat Milk- Kroger Store Coupon 

  • 2 Colgate toothpaste- Walgreens sale, Coupons, Register Rewards, Booster Coupon

  • 4 Febreze Sprays-  Walgreens sale, Coupons, Register Rewards, Booster Coupon

  • 4 Hershey’s Milkicous- Walgreens Sale, IBOTTA, Booster Coupon 

  • Cover Girl Eye Shadow- CVS Store Coupon and Manufacture Coupon 

  • Knorr Rice Pouch- Meijer Store Coupon

  • Green Pepper- Meijer My Perks

  • Gallon Milk- Meijer’s My Perks

  • Gallon Bug Repleant Windshield Washer Fluid- My Perks 

  • ½ pound Asparagus- Meijer’s store coupon

  • Banana- Meijer Store Coupon 

  • 8X10 Walgreen’s Photo- Walgreens Coupon Code Store Coupon 

  • Crest (3.5 oz)  - Sale, Coupon, RR, Walgreens Cash, Cash Back

  • Kid’s Burts Bees Toothpaste (4.7 oz)- Sale, Coupon, RR, Walgreens Cash Back 

  • 2 Colgate Total (3.3oz)- Sale, Coupon, RR

  • Scott Paper towels (6ct)- Sale, Coupon, Walgreens Cash Back 

  • 2 Whole Blends (12.5 oz)- Sale, Coupon, RR, Walgreens Cash Back 

  • Banana- Meijer Store Coupon 

  • Tuna Fish Can- Meijer Store Coupon

  • Bed and Body Works Lotion (2.5oz)- Store Coupon

  • 8x10 Walgreen Photo- Walgreens  Coupon Code

  • Free Kroger Microwave Pizza- Kroger Coupon 

  • 8x10 CVS Photo- CVS Coupon Code

  • 2 Maybelline Baby Lips- coupon, CVS store coupon, register rewards

  • Simple Truth Roasted and Salted Almonds (1.5oz)- Kroger Sample

  • Simple Truth Organic Baked Energy Bar- Kroger Sample 


My favorite deal this month was getting all of the food deals.   These deals allow me to decrease my grocery bill and provide my family with treats.    


What is your favorite deal this month?


Here are last  month’s deals: 
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