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Free Bees---> December 2025

 

This year, our family received 157 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.   


Last year, I was able to get 271 items for free, and this year my total came in at 157, which is 114 fewer than last year.  However, since I have elevated the types of items I pick up, and the economy continues to make it harder to get free items, this is still a win. 


Typically, I pick up freebies by leveraging digital coupons, store coupons, store reward programs, samples, and rebate apps.     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) 

October (14 Items) 

November (8 Items) 


Here is my December 2025 list of Free Bees! 


December (21 Items) 


  1. Birdseye Bagged Vegetable- Meijer Store Coupon 

  2. Cauliflower- Meijer Store Coupon 

  3. Purple Cow ½ gallon of Ice Cream- Meijer’s Perk Coupon 

  4. Banana- Meijer Store Coupon 

  5. 8x10 Photo- Walgreens Photo Code

  6. Daiya Dairy-Free Deluxe Macaroni and Cheese (10 oz)- IBOTTA

  7. 8x10 Photo- CVS Photo Code

  8. Kroger Reusable Bag- Kroger Store Coupon 

  9. Hidden Valley Dressing (16 oz)- Kroger Store Coupon

  10. 3 Crest Toothpaste (3.5 oz)- CVS Sale, Coupons, ECB

  11. 2 Mabybelline Baby Lips- CVS Sale, Coupon, ECB

  12. 5 Photos (4x6)- Walgreens Photo Code

  13. Breakfast Sandwich- UDF Store Coupon

  14. 8x10 Photo- Walgreens Photo Code


Most Grateful for:  I am grateful for the 3 Crest toothpastes.    We are loyal Crest users, and my husband likes a particular Crest Toothpaste, which is what I was able to get for free.  


What is your favorite deal this month?  My favorite deals are the vegetable deals.    Raw fruits and vegetables are rarely available for free at the grocery store, so this is my favorite deal this month.   

  

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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