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Free Bees--> October 2024

 



So far this year we have picked up 236 free items.  High inflation is making it more challenging to find free items.   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) 

August (17 Items) 

September ( 16 Items) 


October (33 Items) 


  • Chilpole Guacamole→ Downloaded a restaurant app

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

  • Address Labels- Charity Donation Request

  • Dove intensive repair shampoo (12 oz)- Walgreens Sale, Coupon, RR

  • Dove intensive repair conditioner (12 oz) - Walgreens sale, Coupon, RR

  • 2→ Crest Pro-Health (4.3 oz)- Walgreens Sale, Coupon, RR

  • Private Selection Hummus (10 oz)- Kroger Store Coupon

  • Kroger Bread- Kroger Store Coupon

  • Private Selection Cinnamon Roll- Kroger Store Coupon 

  • Bird Feeder- Door Prize at Luncheon 

  • Kroger Bacon- Kroger Store Coupon

  • Bai Water (16 oz)- Meijer Store Coupon 

  • Kroger Donut- Kroger Store Coupon 

  • Too Good Zero Sugar Yogurt Cup- Kroger Store Coupon 

  • 2→5X7 Photos- Walgreen Coupon Code

  • 2→ 5X7 Photos- CVS Coupon Code 

  • Box of Good and Plenty (6oz)- CVS Store Coupon 

  • Stress Relief Body Cream  (8 oz)- Bath and Body Works Store Coupon

  • Chick-fil-A Breakfast Sandwich- Store Reward Coupon

  • 12-pack Kroger Selzer Water- Kroger Store Coupon

  • 3 Well-Market Popcorn (1 oz)- CVS promotion for flu shot

  • 6 Premium Photo Cards- Walgreens Coupon Code

  • Kroger Pasta Sauce (24-26 oz)- Kroger Store Coupon 


This month’s favorite deals include all of the photo coupon code deals.   I have been able to pick up photos for Christmas gifts and cards.    This will help to reduce my holiday spending. 


Life gets busier every year and I am surprised at how little time I have to coupon and look for deals.     I will continue to try to make my goal for December, but I’m not sure what the next two months have in store for me. 


What is your favorite deal this month?


Here are last  month’s deals: 
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