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3- FREE- BEE - March 2025

 

This year has provided our family with 43 free items!  


This year, I am focusing on seeking fewer freebies, but looking for higher quality items I pick up.    However, I will pick up all the free bees my family will use within the year.  As a result, I may need to pay a little for items previously picked up for free, but I am comfortable with this.   


Since I have changed my focus, I will not be making a goal this year.    Instead, my energy will be used to research how to elevate the items I purchase or get for free in our current economy.   

    

Traditional ways of picking up freebies include: digital coupons, store coupons, reward programs, samples, and rebate apps such as IBOTTA.     I will seek additional ways to buy items at a significant discount or for free.       


January (13 Items) 

February  (14 items)


Here is my March  2025 list of Free-Bees!  


March  (16 Items) 

  1. 2-inch angle painting brush- Harbor Freight weekend freebee

  2. Meijer Frozen Vegetables- Meijer Store Coupon

  3. Pear- Meijer Store Coupon

  4. Banana- Meijer Store Coupon

  5. Milton Gluten Free Crackers (4.5 oz)- Meijer Store Coupon

  6. ¼ pound Meijer Pepper Jack Deli Cheese- Meijer Store Coupon 

  7. Medium French Fry- Chick-fil-A Reward 

  8. 8x10 Photo- Walgreens Coupon Code

  9. 2 Colgate Toothpaste: CVS Sale, Coupon, Extra Care Bucks

  10. Eucerin lotion (5 oz)- CVS,  Extra Care Bucks

  11. Real technique Make Up Sponges (2 pack)- CVS  Extra Care Bucks

  12. Kroger Bread- Kroger Coupon 

  13. 3 AirWick Advance Warmers: Kroger Sale, Coupon, IBOTTA ($9.00 Money Maker) 

  14. Meijer Jelly Eggs (9 oz)- Meijer Perk Reward

  15. Bali Coconut Water (16 oz)- Meijer Store Coupon 


Most Grateful for:  Real Technique Make Up Sponges

This unique deal gave me a luxury I wouldn’t have chosen to spend full price for.    


What is your favorite deal this month?  

The AirWick Advance Warmers from Kroger and IBOTTA.   This deal was a $9.00 money maker.        


We are coming in a lot lower in the number of freebies picked up, but the quality is high, and we will use every purchase to elevate our standard of living.   However, I was able to pick up high-quality items at rock-bottom prices this month, which will also help. 


Last Month's Freebies Details: 
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