While I’m still losing, this week I’ve been struggling with still not being content where I am. Sometimes it’s really easy to look in the mirror and not like what it shows but forget the big picture of what it once was. Mirrors just aren’t that encouraging. Mirrors in a department store… even worse.
We have three weeks until we go for a planned day at the beach. I realized last week that my swim suit is too baggy (yay!) so I’ll need a new one… while rejoicing one minute it’s so easy to be discourage seconds later when the mirror doesn’t look the way I hope it would. So today is my build yourself up encouragement day.
There are about 1000 more quotes online that you can turn too, but this one for me is enough. I want this to be a quick fix and I have to remember it’s not. So even if the bathing suit doesn’t look that great in May… maybe I’ll need another one before the end of the summer! That’s my new goal anyway.
I’m still happy to report that the weight is still coming off. This week I’m down 2 lbs, which is wonderful after two weeks of not losing. Having the stomach bug this past weekend was a tiny boost, so hopefully as we recover that weight stays off.
Starting Weight (6 weeks ago): 202
Last Week: 185.6
Current Weight: 183.6
Goal Weight: 170
I am pondering one thing I’ve never done before to help me feel a tad better about the swim suit thing… splurging on a spray tan. Anyone done one before? Was it worth it? I’m crazy frugal so it’s a big step to pay for something that will only last maybe a week, but I’m tempted. Yes, I did try self tanner already and I looked like I went rolling in splotchy mud, that option is out. Any other ideas?
Here are the top deals you’ll find in the Publix Ad 5/5-5/11 or 5/4-5/10. There are deals on frozen pizza, salad dressing, and more.
You can see all of the Publix deals here.
Top Publix Ad Deals
- Palermo’s Primo Thin Pizza, 14.2-16.55 oz, B1G1 at $6.99 ($3.49)
-$1 off Palermo’s frozen pizza (sign up) printable
-$1 off Palermos frozen pizza printable
(makes it $2.49) -
Ken’s Steak House Dressing, 24 oz, B1G1 at $4.79 ($2.39)
-$1/2 Mrs. Cubbison’s Salad Topping, any WYB Ken’s Salad Dressing, in store dispenser
-$3 off WYB $12 in Ken’s Salad Dressing, SavingStar eCoupon
-$1/2 Ken’s Steak House dressings, 16 oz +, mobiSave mobile coupon
-$1 off Ken’s dressing, 16 oz +, SS 05/08
-.75/1 Ken’s Ranch or Italian dressing 16 oz +, SS 05/08
(use (2) $1 off mfr, makes it 89¢ ea. after mobiSave) - Bertolli Sauce, 15-24 oz, at $2.99 ($1.49)
Excluding Organic and Riserva
-$1.50/2 Bertolli pasta sauce jars printable
(makes it 74¢ ea.) Read More→
Today only, Amazon is offering 40% off select Crayola toys. This is a great time to stock up on art supplies!
These make for some great gifts too so be sure to browse all they have to offer. These items can keep the kids busy for hours at our house.
Deal Ideas:
Crayola Modeling Clay Deluxe Kit $8.99 (reg. $14.99)
Crayola Chalk Set (72 ct.) $9.59 (reg. $15.99)
Crayola 6 Count Fingerpaints (8 oz.) $11.39 (reg. $18.99)
If you have Amazon Prime, many of these items will ship for FREE. You can also get FREE shipping if your order is over $35.
Offer valid today 5/2 only.
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Here are some fun deals on laundry detergent! Print your Purex coupons to get detergent for as low as 99¢ or get it for 3¢ per load at Target. Go ahead and stock up!
Purex Coupons
-$3/2 Purex liquid detergent, 128 oz+ printable
-$1 off Purex plus Clorox 2 liquid detergent, 65 oz+ printable
Target Deal Ideas:
- Buy:
(2) Purex 150 oz 100 load Liquid detergent $6.99 (thru 5/7)
Use:
-$3/2 Purex liquid detergent, 128 oz+ printable
Pay $10.98, Get a $5 Target Gift Card
makes it $2.99 ea.
Walgreens Deal Idea:
- Buy:
Purex Plus Clorox 2 Laundry Detergent 43.5 oz $1.99 (reg. $5.49)
Use:
-$1 off Purex plus Clorox 2 liquid detergent, 65 oz+ printable
makes it 99¢
Do note this variety may not be marked at your store, so be sure to price check as it should ring up at $1.99.
Check out these deals too:
If you have a pet at home, you won’t want to miss out on this deal! You can get FREE Purina Pro Plan Dog or Cat Food at Petco with these Purina coupons.
Print (2) $5 off coupons to save on food for your furry friend. It’s a great item to donate too!
Petco Deal Idea:
Buy:
Purina Pro Plan Cat Food, 3.5 lb Bag $9.98
or Purina Pro Plan Dry Dog Food, 6 lb Bag $9.99
Use:
-$5 off Purina Pro Plan pet food printable
-$5 off Purina Pro Plan pet food, (Petco Coupon) printable
makes it FREE
You can save on Rachael Ray pet food too:
Heads up Tide fans! There is a $2 off coupon you can use at Kroger this week to get $2.99 Tide Laundry Detergent.
You will need to sign up for P&G Everyday if you haven’t already to receive the detergent coupon.
Tide Coupon
-$2 off Tide detergent, Odor Rescue or Brights + Whites Rescue, OR Unstopbales In Wash Scent Booster printable
Kroger Deal Idea:
- Buy:
Tide Liquid Laundry Detergent (45-50 oz), $4.99 ea.
Use:
-$2 off Tide Detergent, Tide Odor Rescur or Tide Brights + Whites Rescue, PG 05/01 or printable
makes it $2.99
Kroger is running a ton of deals this week in their Mega Event, and they will continue for another week as well. Make sure to look at the full list of deals and head out to shop before the deals end.
Head to Amazon to grab the highly rates Cuisinart Smart Stick 2-Speed Immersion Hand Blender in Brushed Chrome for $26.99, regularly $65.
You can blend cold drinks, hot soups and more plus it comes with (2) speeds (low and high) for all your blending tasks. It’s designed to reach into pots, pitchers and bowls to extend blending options.
We use this to make baby food! I take whatever we are eating for that meal and put it into a coffee mug. Grab the immersion blender and have instant baby food. I love that she eats what we are eating with no extra effort.
Prices subject to change at anytime. FREE 2-day shipping with Prime.
See more Amazon deals.
Update: These are sold out.
Hurry and grab the Target Beauty Box for $10, a $47 value! Also, you can spend $20 on participating beauty products, you’ll receive a FREE $5 Gift Card.
The best part is that the beauty box qualifies! Buy (2) boxes and get each box for $7.50 shipped with this deal.
This box includes samples of top beauty products, which makes it a nice way to try out some new things.
Here’s what’s included:
L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Le Matte Lip Pen
Hair Food Sulfate-Free Kiwi Dry Shampoo
Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream
Andalou Naturals Age-Defying Resveratrol Q10 Night Repair Cream
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Burt’s Bees Facial Cleansing Oil
Egyptian Magic All-Purpose Skin Cream
Derma e 0.5 oz Firming DMAE Moisturizer with Alpha Lipoic and C-Ester
L’Oreal Paris Sublime Bronze Body Towelettes
These usually sell out pretty quickly, so grab yours while it’s available.
Limit (2) per person.
See more Target deals.
Here’s a new Vlasic coupon to help you save on pickles. Use this coupon at Bi-Lo where they have a B1G1 sale to get a great price on these items.
The sale runs through 5/3.
Vlasic Coupon
-$1/2 Vlasic products printable
Bi-Lo Deals
- Buy:
(2) Vlasic Salsa Blend Pickles, 16 oz, at $2.99 ($1.49)
Use:
-$1/2 Vlasic products printable
Makes it $1 ea.
