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April 2024--> FREE-BEE

 

So far this year we were able to pick up 107 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).   


April (20 Items) 


  • 2 → 5x8  CVS Photo- CVS Coupon Code

  • 8x10 Walgreen Photo- Walgreens  Coupon Code

  • Kroger Agnus Ground Beef (1 lb)- Weekly Sale, Store Coupon

  • Kroger Tortilla Chips (10oz)- Free w/ purchase of item I already was buying

  • 2 Rotel (10 oz)- Free w/ purchase of item I already was buying

  • Oikos Single Yogurt- Kroger Store Coupon

  • Blue Diamond Almond Milk (½ gallon)- Kroger Store Coupon 

  • 8X10 CVC Photo- CVS Coupon Code

  • 2 5x7 Walgreen Photo- Walgreen Coupon Code

  • 2 Covergirl Eye/brow Liner- Coupon, ECB

  • Covergirl Eyeshadow (4ct)- Coupon, ECB

  • Venus Disposable Razor (3 ct)- Sale, Coupon, ECB

  • Mach 3 Disposable Razor (3 ct)- Sale Coupon, ECB 

  • The Good Bean Heat and Eat - IBOTTA

  • Frozen Bagged Vegetables (16 oz)- Meijer Store Coupon

  • A gallon of Milk- Meijer Store Coupon


My favorite deal this month was getting all of the photos.   These deals will allow me to either decorate my home or will make nice gifts for others.      


What is your favorite deal this month?


Here are last  month’s deals: 
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