Nanny to Mommy

 Just went to Kroger this week (there was nothing I was interested in getting from Publix) and I thought I would be able to get a picture this week but, alas, again I failed. Anyways, We went late last night to Kroger. So it was the last sale day AND it was a Saturday which has to be like the worse day to go. Anyways, I wanted to get Mott's Snack n' Gos BUT they were out at two stores (my husband says the were out at the warehouse, they had been out his store all week long) and it was this HUGE ordeal to get a rain check which I can't go into but I did finally get my rain check and that's all that matters.

I also had coupons for free nestle pure life waters that were on the mega so I decided to not get a few things because I had to buy ten. See they lost money because of people like me. Did I mention how much I dislike mega events? I am however excited for the 50% sale that started today.

Anyways so here is the break down:

Kroger canned chicken x 4 =  $5

Kroger Shredded cheese x 2 = $2.86

Kroger Large eggs 18 ct = $2.51

Kroger Whole Milk Gallon @ 2/$5 = $2.00

Coca Cola 6 pk 2 liters @ $2.28 (3 day sale) x 4 = $9.12

Kroger croutons x 2 = $1.80

Dial Liquid Hand Soap @ $0.88 x 4 - 4 $0.35/1 from 8/19 RP doubled = $0.72 or $0.18 each

Starkist Tuna Pouches x 2 - 2 $1/1 IPs (NLA) = $1.58

Stonyfield Greek Yogurt x 4 = FREE (emailing companies)

Fresh Selections Garden salads x 2 = $3.04

Bananas 1.53lb @ $0.57/lb = $0.87

Bumblebee Tuna = FREE (emailing companies)

Mega Event items:

Tennessee Sausage Biscuits @ $5.49 x 3 - 2 $1/1 IPs - $1/1 from Aug 2012 AllYou Magazine = $13.47 or $4.49 a bag or $0.22 a biscuit!

Bird's Eye Steamfresh Frozen Veggies @ $0.99 x 3 - $1/3 from Aug 2012 AllYou Magazine = $1.97 or $0.66 each

Ronzoni Garden Pasta @ $0.49 x 4 = $1.96

Total Spent = $49.50

Total Savings = $48.52

Total Percentage Saved = 49.5%!

Would have been more. And I am pretty dis appointed when the way things went down. I can't wait until after our vacation so I can get a new car...hopefully. *fingers crossed*

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***Disclosure***Although I did receive free products to do this review, all opinions are my own.

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So I thought about doing a weekly post about my weight loss journey but I don't know if I quite feel comfortable yet. I am over 200 pounds and have a ways to go. I want to get to 160 although my 'ideal' weight is suppose to be 130-140 because I am so short. But I was this weight when I graduated high school and would be happy with it. But my main goal is to just get under 200. I don't want all the blood pressure issues I had with my pregnancy with Sweet Pea. 

So I am reaching out for encouragement. Please don't be critical as I am an emotional eater. :/ I'm reaching to find some kind of support network. Below I've added a link up system where others can post their videos, blog posts, pictures, whatever, of your weight this week and how you are progressing. I'm hoping to start recording videos as well by next week. And to also give everyone a more detailed layout of what I'm doing to loss and hopefully I will get to a point where I can encourage others.

How does this sound to everyone else? Completely ridiculous? Completely crazy? Well maybe I need to lose my mind a little because in the current mind-set I am in, I'm over weight, under exercised, and eat too much chocolate.

This please share your story:

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They have a place on their site that provides a reference
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This is the second order I did
after someone signed up through my affiliate link
they placed an order so I received $10
(you will be able to do this too):