This year, I'm making 2013 all about my family's health and I've decided to lead by example.  Although we could definitely exercise more as a group, I'm mainly focused on making more nutritious choices at the supermarket.  I'm one of the worst when it comes to a healthy diet, for upon closer inspection, my own diet is loaded with unhealthy carbs and tons of refined sugar.

Of course, any time you start talking about an eating overhaul, other members of your family will naturally get a little nervous.  Is it possible to actually eat well using foods that still taste delicious?  Thankfully, my local Kroger grocery store has not only served up some great options for healthy snacks and meals, they've also served up a way to save a pretty penny when purchasing them.

From now until January 12, 2013, visit any Kroger-owned store near you and reap some major rewards.  It's the Buy 5 Save $5 promotion and it couldn't be easier to save big on top-notch brands in every department.  Simply purchase 5 participating P&G, Pepsi and/or Kellogg's products with your Kroger shopper card and instantly receive $5 off!  Since healthy food and drink choices are my #1 priority right now, I will be purchasing the following for a quick and easy $5 savings:

• Kashi GoLean Cereal
• Kellogg's Special K Protein Meal Bars
• Kellogg's Fiber Plus Bars
• Lipton Naturals
• Aquafina Water

Substituting these five products into my family's diet will definitely point us in the right direction nutritionally.  Now, we can all start off the day with a filling bowl of Kashi GoLean Cereal and instead of snacking on greasy potato chips or sugar-filled snack options throughout the day, we'll be giving the Protein Meal and Fiber Plus Bars a try.  They're the perfect thing to toss into your purse, backpack or briefcase and can curb those unhealthy cravings before they get a chance to start.

Finally, drinking Aquafina Water and Lipton Naturals instead of sugary sodas or energy drinks will do a great deal to help regulate our blood sugar levels and break the endless cycle of sugar rushing, then crashing.  No matter what your new year's goals may be this year, everyone always loves to save money and the Kroger Buy 5 Save $5 promotion will help you do just that.

Shop and play to win with the Buy 5 Save $5 sale taking place December 30-January 12 at the Kroger Co. Family of Stores! Automatically save $5 at checkout when you use your Shopper’s Card, just by buying 5 participating products. In addition, you can play this quick and easy online game for a chance to win up to $15 off your entire trip.

Disclosure:  I was selected for participation in this campaign as a member of Clever Girls Collective.