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Free Bees--> March 2026

 


This year has provided our family with 36 free items!  


This year I am focusing on being more selective on what I pick up for free.      I am still seeking high quality items or preferred brands which my family will use.  As a result, I may need to pay a little for items previously picked up for free, but I am comfortable with this.   


I will not be making a goal again this year, but am grateful for anything I am able to secure for my family.    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 free-bees are as follows: digital coupons, printables from the company when available, store coupons and reward programs, samples, and rebate apps such as IBOTTA.     I will seek additional ways to buy items at a significant discount or free.       


January (11 items)

February (13 Items)


Here is my March 2026 list of Free-Bees!  


March (12 Items)

  1. Meijer Foaming Hand Soap - Meijer My Perk Coupon

  2. Dry Onion Soup Mix- Meijer Store Coupon

  3. FREE Private Selection™ Hummus- Kroger Store Coupon

  4. 8x10 photo- Walgreens Store Coupon 

  5. 2 Colgate Max Fresh Toothpaste (6.3oz)- CVS sale, Coupon, ECB

  6. 2 Garnier Fructis (shampoo and conditioner) (12.25 oz)- CVS sale, Coupon, ECB

  7. Neutrogena Revitalizing Lip Balm (.15 oz)- Coupon, ECB 

  8. Cover Girl Eye Shadow (4 colors)-CVS, Coupon, ECB

  9. Cover Girl Eye Liner- CVS, Coupon, ECB

  10. Russell Stover- Sugar Free 4 ct Candy- ECB


Most Grateful for:  Donation Products→Our church donates items to our local food bank, so any grocery or health and beauty items I can not use get donated.   This month provided several items for the donation bucket.  


What is your favorite deal this month? Neutrogena Revitalizing Lip Balm


We are coming in a lot lower in our selection of free-bees that we 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 much higher quality items at rock-bottom prices this month which will also help. 
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