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8- FREE BEE--> August 2025

 

This year has provided our family with 106 free items!  


This year, I am focusing on seeking fewer freebies but looking for higher-quality items to 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 more 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, I will use my energy 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)

March  (16 Items) 

April (16 Items) 

May (3 Items) 

June (13 Items) 

July (15 Items) 


Here is my August 2025 list of Free Bees!  


August (16 Items) 

  1. Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich: Reward for Red’s game performance

  2. Chick-fil-A Chicken Nuggets (5 ct.): Game Reward

  3. Daisy Floral Bunch- Meijer MPerk Points

  4. ½ Gallon Purple Cow Ice Cream- Meijer MPerk Points 

  5. ½ Gallon Purple Cow Ice Cream- Meijer Store Coupon 

  6. Daisy Floral Bunch- Meijer Making it Right

  7. Dozen Eggs (extra large)- Kroger Store Coupon 

  8. Blackberries- Meijer Store Coupon

  9. Venti Starbucks Frappuccino- Birthday Reward

  10. 2 Monday Leave in Conditioner (5 fl oz)- CVS Sale, Coupon, ECB

  11. 2 Colgate Toothpaste (6.3 oz)- CVS Sale, Coupon, ECB

  12. 2 Crest Toothpaste (3.5oz)- CVS Sale, Coupon, ECB

  13. Crest Toothpaste (4.5 oz)- CVS Sale, Coupon, ECB


Most Grateful for: Monday Leave-in Conditioner→ I am looking forward to trying this product. 


What is your favorite deal this month?  

The multiple bunches of flowers.     


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. 


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