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FREE BEE--> October 2025

 

This year has provided our family with 128 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.   

    

Typically, I pick up freebies by leveraging 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) 

August (16 Items)

September (8 items) 


Here is my October 2025 list of Free Bees!  


October (14 Items) 

½ gallon of Kroger Ice Cream- Kroger Store Coupon

Private Selection Cinnamon Roll- Kroger Store Coupon 

Gillette Sensor3 Disposable Razor- CVS Digital Coupon 

Meijer Tissues- Meijer Store Coupon

Meijer Tuna- Meijer Store Coupon

2 Embery Boards (2 ct)- CVS Sale and ECB

2 single Maybelline eye shadows- Coupon, ECB

4 Cheese Snack Kit- Meijer Special Savings, My Perks Gift Card

¼ pound of Pepper Jack Cheese- My Perks Gift Card


Most Grateful for:  The 4 Cheese Snack Kits because they were within the best buy date, and one of my son’s favorite items to pack in his lunch. 


What is your favorite deal this month?  The embery boards are my favorite deal because I needed them and was about to purchase them when I found the deal.      

  

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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