While I won’t say I fell off the wagon this week, I will admit that it was a hard week. I gave in a few times and had treats with the kids that probably I should have passed on, and with traveling a portion of the week for workshop classes I missed exercising numerous days. Oh and while we are racking up excuses the biggest is probably the dreaded stomach bug that hit our house… after three days of it with numerous folks down my will power was a little shot.
Okay enough with the excuses. I’m dusting myself off and getting back on the wagon.
I didn’t lose any weight this week, though I didn’t gain any either if we want to look for positives.
Next week the Southern Savers Dietbet closes and I’ve still got 1/2 lb to lose to be able to win back my money. This is one bet I’m not losing, so I’m mapping out my plan of action (literally) for the week and planning on being the portion measuring and tracking queen.
My workout plan this week:
- C25K running (we just hit week 3) on Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Workout with weights and 10 minutes of cardio Tuesday and Thursday
- Saturday a hike and camping with 40+ girls for our AHG troop (that has to burn calories right??)
- At least (2) 5 minute Sworkit workouts on abs and arms each day (a great free app).
Accountability is key for me in everything. I am training with my 11 year olds for a 5K coming up and them getting up and and ready to run makes me not be able to back out. Having lots of friends in MyFitnessPal also helps me. If you need that too, feel free to send me a friend request to @SouthernSavers or click here to join myfitnesspal (it’s free).
Gonna get personal and just put this out there rather than sharing each week random pounds lost or gained. It’s just more real to put it on the line and share how much you weigh…
Starting Weight (5 weeks ago): 202
Current Weight: 188
Goal Weight: 170
Yeah seeing that typed out makes it feel wonderful actually. If you told me 6 weeks ago, before I started, that I would be down 14 lbs I don’t think I would have believed you. I’ve always been one for saying I wanted to lose weight and that “I’d start tomorrow”. Even though this was a no loss week, I’m still pretty pleased with the progress.
Here’s to a great week ahead!
All the deals for the new Publix ad starting 4/6 or 4/7, depending on your area, are live! Head over and see the entire list (plus all the other current deals) on the Publix Ad page. If you took a break over spring break, this is a new page that is dedicated to all Publix deals and has every current list of deals all in the same place. When you are there it should look like this picture below.
Here are some of the top deals in the new ad:
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L’Oreal Revitalift Facial Products, Age Perfect, Youth Code, or Dermo-Expertise, .54 oz or 30 ct., $3 off
L’oreal Revitalift Cleansing Towelettes, 30 ct., $3.99 (after sale)
-$2 off L’Oreal skincare item printable
-$1 off L’Oreal item printable
-$3 off L’Oreal Age Perfect skincare item, excl BB cream printable
-$3 off L’Oreal Revitalift, excl BB cream printable (limit reached)
-$3 off L’Oreal Age Perfect Skincare item, excl BB Cream & trial size, Publix eCoupon
(use $3 off, makes it 99¢) - Gerber 2nd Foods, 2 pk., $1.11
Excluding Organic
-$1/3 Gerber organic baby food 2nd Foods pouch, 3.5 oz, (Publix Coupon), So Much Love, booklet or printable
-$2/6 Gerber 2nd Foods printable
-$2/6 Gerber 2nd foods, Publix eCoupon
(use $1/3, makes it 78¢ ea.) - Crunchmaster Crackers, 4.5 oz, at $3.49 ($1.74)
-$1 off Crunchmaster crackers printable
(makes it 74¢) - Right Guard Xtreme Anti-Perspirant & Deodorant or Total Defense 5 Deodorant, at $3.35 ($1.67)
-$2 off Right Guard Xtreme Odor Combat deodorant printable
(makes it FREE) - Suave Essentials Hair Care , 30 oz, $1.67
-$1 off Suave hair care item, excl Luxe & trial size, Publix eCoupon
-$2/2 off Suave hair care item, excl Luxe & trial size, Publix eCoupon
(makes it 67¢ ea.) - Smart Balance Buttery Spread or Spray, 2 pk or 8-15 oz, at $3.35 ($1.67)
-$1 off Smart Balance dairy-free spread, 13-15 oz printable
-.75/1 Smart Balance buttery spread printable
-.75/1 Smart Balance buttery spread, SS 03/13
-$1 off Smart Balance buttery spread, SS 03/13
-$1/2 Smart Balance buttery spread, SS 03/13
(use $1 off, makes it 67¢) - Huggies Diapers, Pull-Ups, or GoodNites, 42-180 ct., 40-54 ct., or 25-31 ct., $7 off WYB (2)
Huggies Diapers, Big Pack Box, 62-100 ct., $18.99
-$1.50 off Huggies Little Snugglers Diapers printable
-$2 off Huggies diapers, jumbo pk.+ printable
-$3/2 Huggies Little Movers printable
-$3/2 Huggies Little Movers Diaper Pants printable
-$3/2 Huggies Little Snugglers printable
-$2.50 off Huggies diapers, big box 42-180 ct, (Publix coupon), RP 03/13
-$2 off Huggies diapers, jumbo pk+, Publix eCoupon
-$2 off Huggies diapers, 18-180 ct., (Publix Coupon), Spring Savings booklet or (EXP 4/10) printable
-$2 off Huggies Little Snugglers, Little Movers or Overnites diapers, jumbo pack+, SS 03/20
-$4/2 Huggies diapers, jumbo pack +, SS 03/20
-$7/2 off Huggies Diapers, Goodnites item or Pull-Ups items, Publix eCoupon
-$4/2 Huggies diapers, jumbo pk. + printable (limit reached)
-$2.50 off Huggies diapers, jumbo pack +, SS 04/03
-$2.50 off Huggies Little Snugglers, Little Movers or Overnites diapers, jumbo pack +, SS 04/03
-$2 off Huggies diapers 18-180ct., Little Swimmers 10-12 ct., Pull-Ups 18-54 ct., Goodnites underwear or bed mats, 7-31 ct., (Publix Coupon), So Much Love, booklet or printable
-$1 off Huggies Little Movers diapers, jumbo pack +, Checkout 51 (EXP 4/6) mobile coupon
-$1 off Huggies Little Snugglers diapers, jumbo pack +, Checkout 51 (EXP 4/6) mobile coupon
-$1 off Huggies Snug & Dry diapers, jumbo pack +, Checkout 51 (EXP 4/6) mobile coupon
-$2 off Huggies diapers, jumbo pk+, Publix eCoupon
(buy (2), use (2) $2.50 off store & $7/2 mfr, makes it $8.49 ea. after Checkout51) - Whiskas Temptation Treat for Cats or Temptations Tumblers, 2.1-3 oz, at $1.79 (89¢)
-.50/1 Temptations treats for cats, RP 03/20
-$1/3 Temptations cat treats printable
-$1/3 Temptations cat treats, Publix eCoupon
(use .50/1, makes it 39¢) (if doubles – makes it FREE) - Ken’s Steak House Dressing, 16 oz, at $3.65 ($1.82)
-$1/2 Mrs. Cubbison’s Salad Topping, any WYB Ken’s Salad Dressing, in store dispenser
-.75/1 Ken’s dressing, 16+ , SS 03/06
-$1 off Ken’s Ranch or Caesar dressing, 16 oz + , SS 03/06
-$1.50/3 Ken’s dressings, 16 oz+, SS 03/06
-$1/2 Ken’s dressing, 16 oz + , SS 03/06
-$1 off Ken’s dressing, 16+ , SS 03/06
-$3 off WYB $12 in Ken’s Salad Dressing, SavingStar eCoupon
-$1/2 Ken’s Steak House dressings, 16 oz +, mobiSave mobile coupon
(use (2) $1 off, makes it 32¢ ea. after mobiSave)
Okay ladies, your skincare routine does not have to be complicated. I keep my routine as simple as possible by washing and moisturizing my face twice a day. I also love taking makeup wipes when i’m on vacation and I don’t feel like lugging my face wash along with me.
Do you want to play with new products or even switch up your routine? Now is a great time to take advantage of some fun offers at the Be Your Own Beautiful event at Walgreens this April—where you can test out select skin care products and snap up a few coupons. Plus, get 2,000 Balance Rewards points when you buy any 2 participating Dove Personal Wash, Dove Men+Care Personal Wash, Simple or Vaseline products.
Walgreens has even lined up some tips from certified dermatologists, Dr. Nussbaum and Dr. Luftman that you can see online. This is a great way to get tips on how to cleanse and care for your skin from head to toe. Then you can follow that up by saving money on products at Walgreens.
The Be Your Own Beautiful event includes coupons and testers of select skincare products at Walgreens from 4/1-4/30. There are multiple ways to save this month:
Reward Points
Get 2,000 points when you buy any (2) participating Dove Personal Wash, Dove Men+Care Personal Wash, Simple or Vaseline products
(offer valid 4/1-4/30/16)
Beauty Advisor Coupon
$1 Off Dove, Dove Men+Care, Vaseline or Simple skin care products
(expires 6/24)
See your beauty advisor for coupon
Coupon Tearpad (on display near products)
$1.50 Off Dove, Vaseline or Simple skin care products
(expires 6/24)
Display Testers (at the beauty counter)
-Simple Micellar Wipes
-Vaseline Intensive Care Advanced Repair Lotion
Free Samples (at the beauty counter)
-Dove Revitalize Body Wash
I’d love to try out the Simple Micellar Makeup Remover Wipes. Again, the wipes are awesome to take on vacation, or when you’ve had a long day and are looking to shorten your skincare routine. These wipes are for makeup-free, instantly hydrated skin. They’re said to unclog pores and gently cleanse your skin leaving no residue. These wipes contain micelles, smart cleansing bubbles which attract and gently lift impurities and makeup out. One other tip: I use facial wipes on long trips to feel refreshed and more awake. Bring on the summer road trips…
This post is sponsored by Lunchbox, but all opinions are 100% my own.
Earth Fare is running a short flash sale tonight that has great deals on Whole Chicken, Ground Beef and a number of other products. Some of the items continue on sale through Tuesday, but most of the big sale items are only good tonight from 4pm to 8 pm at your local store.
Head over to the Earth Fare deals page to see all the sale items and make a shopping list.
Here is a fun deal at Target on the Scotch-Brite Handy brushes!
These are great to have on hand for cleaning and this new $1/2 coupon makes for a great deal.
Scotch-Brite Coupon
-$1/2 Scotch-Brite products printable
Target Deal Idea:
- Buy:
(4) Scotch-Brite Small Handy Brushes $2.49 ea.
Buy 4 select Scotch-Brite, Finish or Palmolive items, get FREE $5 Target gift card (thru 5/14)
Use:
(2) -$1/2 Scotch-Brite products printable
Pay $7.96, Get Free $5 Target Gift Card
makes it 74¢ each
Check out these deals too:
Here’s a fun freebie starting 4/6 or 4/7 at Publix! Don’t wait to print your coupons.
You can get (2) deodorants for FREE when you use a new coupon with a B1G1 sale. Go ahead and stock up or donate!
Right Guard Coupon
-$2 off Right Guard Xtreme Odor Combat deodorant printable
Deal Idea:
- Buy:
(2) Right Guard Anti-Perspirant & Deodorant, Xtreme or Total Defense 5, 2-4 oz, B1G1 $3.35-$4.05
Use:
(2) -$2 off Right Guard Xtreme Odor Combat deodorant printable
makes it FREE
Here are some more fun deals:
Movie Theaters can get pricey, but they don’t have to be! Regal Theaters is offering their Summer Movie Express again this Summer!
Admissions to the Summer Movie Express is only $1. Tickets will be available for purchase at the box office and all movies will start at 10 am. Most theaters have movies every Tuesday and Thursday and depending on your location will have more than one movie playing each day (mine offers two different options each day).
Check your location to see when movies start, in most areas it is the week of June 11th.
Some of this years Summer Movies:
- Despicable Me
- Turbo
- Lego Batman Movie
- House with a Clock in It’s Walls
- Teen Titans Go! To the Movies
- Paddington 2
- Despicable Me 3
- Dr. Seuss’ The Brinch (2018)
- Lego Movie 2
- How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
- Small Foot
- Secret Life of Pets
- Lego Movie
- Sing
- How to Train Your Dragon 2
This could be a fun and affordable outing for the kids this Summer so mark your calendars.
Have a Cinemark? Check out their 50¢ Summer Movies!
We don’t always see a ton of savings on pasta, so when we do I make sure to grab the coupons while available.
With this deal, you can get pasta for as low as 22¢ at Target after a coupon and Cartwheel.
Check out these deals too:
If you have T-Mobile, don’t miss a huge freebie available to you now through April 10th!! Head over here and sign up for a FREE 1 year subscription to MLB.TV Premium (a $110 value).
Note: To get this offer to work you’ll have to use your T-Mobile device and be on their data network (not on wifi).
After you are signed up you can log onto MLB.TV on any supported device (like your roku, etc.), you’ll just need the T-Mobile device to get signed up.
If you hate baseball, you can sign up for me…
