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Free-Bee--> December 2024

 



So far this year we have picked up 271 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) 


November: 22 Items

  1. Private Selection Hummus (10 oz)- Kroger Store Coupon 

  2. Marzetti’s Blue Cheese Dressing (13 oz) - Kroger Scan Right Guarantee 

  3. Chex Cereal (12.8 oz)- Kroger Scan Right Guarantee

  4. Kroger Sliced Cheese (8 oz)- Kroger Store Coupon

  5. 2 Costco Signature Utla Laundry Detergent(1 load)- Sample Handout 

  6. Meijer’s Pasta (16 oz)- Meijer Store Coupon

  7. Meijer’s Tissues (120-160 ct)- Meijer Store Coupon

  8. Colgate Total (3.3 oz)- CVS Sale, Coupon, Extra Care Rewards, IBOTTA Bonus

  9. Colgate Total Mouthwash (16 oz)- CVS Sale, Coupon, Extra Care Rewards, IBOTTA Bonus

  10. Colgate Total (3.3 oz)- Walgreens Sale, Coupon, Registered Rewards

  11. Colgate Optic White Mouthwash (16 oz)- Walgreens Sale, Coupon, Registered Rewards

  12. Kroger Orange Juice (½ gallon)- Kroger Store Coupon 

  13. 8x10 Photo- Walgreen Coupon Code

  14. Airwick Plug-In- Coupon

  15. 2 CVS disposable Razors-CVS BOGO Sale, IBOTTA Bonus 

  16. Maybelline Baby Lips Medicated Balm- ECB, IBOTTA Bonus

  17. Maybelline Single Eyeshadow- ECB, Coupon, IBOTTA Bonus

  18. Kroger Cool Whip (8 oz)- Kroger Store Coupon

  19. Good and Plenty (6oz)- CVS Store Coupon

  20. Kroger Breakfast Sausage (1 lb)- Kroger Store Coupon 


December 2024 (13 Items)

  1. COVID Vaccine - Health Insurance

  2. FLUE Vaccine- Health Insurance

  3. Peach Teach (32 oz)- Meijer Store Coupon

  4. 2 Colgate Total Toothpaste (3.3 oz)- CVS Sale, Coupons, ECB

  5. 2 Cover Girl Mascara (.3 oz)- CVS Sale, Coupons, ECB

  6. Silk Milk-> Kroger Store Coupon

  7. Soft Kroger Toilet Paper (6 pack)- Kroger Store Coupon

  8. 8X10 Photo- CVS store coupon

  9. Kroger Coffee (16 oz)- Kroger Store Coupon 

  10. Good & Plenty (6oz)- CVS ECB 

  11. Jumbo Blueberries (9.8 oz)- Kroger Making it Right Policy

  12. 8x10 Photo- Walgreens store coupon 

  13. Guacamole- Chipotle Store Coupon


My favorite deal in November was Marzetti’s Blue Cheese Dressing and Chex Cereal (Scan Right Guarantee)  because it reminds me that checking receipts can help you keep your money straight.     


My favorite deal in December was all of the weekly Kroger Freebee Deals.   During December 2024 Kroger offered 1 item for free each week with a $50.00 grocery order.     Since our family always has a grocery bill of $50.00 or more, it was a nice December gift each week.   


I am truly amazed and grateful for the freebies I found this year.    I am surprised that I was able to reach my goal this year.   It takes a little work, but the quality of these items was incredible this year.   What were you able to find this year?  


What is your favorite deal this month?


Here are last month’s deals:


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