Free-Bees--> July 2024

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So far this year we were able to pick up 170 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). I am working towards finding the most items 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 drug stores and grocery store deals have started to dry up. I 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).   


January 2024 (29 Items)

February (19 Items) 

March (39 items) 

April (20 Items) 

May ( 32 Items) 

June (8 Items) 


July (23 Items) 


  1. Crest Pro-Health (3.5 oz)- CVS Sale, Coupon, ECB

  2. Oral B Charcoal Manual Toothbrush- CVS Sale, Coupon, ECB

  3. 2 Covergirl Eye Liner- Coupons, Store Coupon, ECB

  4. 2 Argan Oil of Morocco 4 oz- CVS Sale, Coupon, ECB, and Overage from Covergirl Deal

  5. 8X10 Photo- CVS Coupon Code

  6. Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich- Bonus Reward ( Reds scored 11 runs)

  7. 2 Bath and Body Shea Butter Bar Soaps (5 oz)- Store Reward Coupons

  8. Meijer’s Selzer Water (24 can case)- Meijers Perks

  9. Meijer’s macaroni and cheese box- Meijer’s Making It Right Policy 

  10. Kroger ½ gallon of ice cream- Kroger Store Coupon (7/31/24)

  11. Meijer’s macaroni and cheese box- Meijers Store Coupon 

  12. 6 bunches of silk flowers- Michael’s $5.00 store coupon 

  13. Perfect Bar- IBOTTA

  14. Bubble Bee Tuna in a Pouch-  Kroger Sale, Coupon, and IBOTTA

  15. Chick-fil-A Chicken 8 ct. Nuggets- Bonus Reward ( Summer Fun)



My favorite deal this month was the food deals from Meijers.  We were able to pick up multiple items that our family uses every month.     


July provided a rebound from June.    I am grateful to have reached my goal this month.    Hopefully, I will continue to find Free-bees and make my goal by December 2024.   


What is your favorite deal this month?


Here are last  month’s deals: 

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