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Free-Bees--> May 2024

 

So far this year we were able to pick up 139 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).   


May ( 32 Items) 


  • 2 Noosa Yogurt Delights: 5 X digital, KCB and IBOTTA

  • Planet Oat Milk: Kroger Store Coupon 

  • 5 bottles of Walgreen Ibuprofen (24 ct)- Sale and Store Coupon

  • Crest Toothpaste (4.6oz)- Walgreens Sale, IBOTTA, RR, Walgreens Cash

  • 4 Dial Body Wash (16 oz)- Walgreens Sale, Coupon, RR

  • 3 Oral B Glide Flossers- Walgreens Sale, Coupon, RR

  • 2 Covergirl Foundation- Walgreens Clearance, Coupon, Walgreens Cash

  • Colgate Optic White (4.2 oz)- Walgreens Sale, Coupon, RR

  • Colgate Total (3.4 oz)- Walgreens Sale, Coupon, RR

  • Covergirl Eye Brow Pencil- Coupon, RR

  • Covergirl Mascara- Coupon, RR

  • 8x10 Photo- Walgreens Coupon

  • Stem flying insect light trap- Kroger Sale, coupon, IBOTTA

  • Whole Blend Shampoo- Walgreen Sale, coupon, RR

  • Whole Blend Conditioner- Walgreen Sale, coupon, RR

  • 3 Crest toothpaste- Walgreen Sale, coupon, RR, IBOTTA

  • 3 5x7 photos- CVS Coupon Code. 


My favorite deal this month was getting the Ibuprofen (24 ct).   We were completely out of Ibuprofen and I was shopping for some at the time that I discovered the deal.  The week before, I received a coupon from Walgreens for $5.00 off of first aid or basic pain relief.    Then I was able to couple it with a Walgreens sale which made 5 bottles for free.    


What is your favorite deal this month?


Here are last  month’s deals: 
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