Excuse my absence, but Becca and I will be AWOL for Today and Tomorrow as our small county seat community of 4,000 is having their Citywide Garage Sales. Getting Becca inside after her long winter of being quaranteed is virtually impossible. But with the upcoming Swine Flu Scare, for us it will mean Becca will be back quaranteed in the house for several weeks. Wisconsin has its first cases and we will take advantage of being out in the in-out Sunshine digging for bargains.
My score this morning....unbelievable.... A Thomas the Tank Train Table, 15 Engines, Track and 6 Buildings...for $50.00.
Becca is beaconing, we had just stopped home to change into cooler clothes, letting the puppies out and she is READY to move again. The sales are supposed to open tomorrow at Noon, but with the sun out they are popping up all over town. 100+ sales. Becca is ready to go AGAIN.
Anny
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
My Birthday
This morning I woke up and told myself that I was not going to mention to anyone that today is my birthday. I was not sure I wan't to face another year older and didn't want to be any wiser.
God as had big plans for me much bigger than I ever thought myself capable of.
I was going to ignore my birthday but also testing to see if any of this tribe of mine would remember their mother. Becca popped up out of bed running to the family room where I was busy writing my Target deals when she threw her arms around my neck and yelled in my ear "Happy Birthday Mom" and planting a kiss on my check telling me she Loves Me. That was the best birthday present in the whole world.
Gift #1
I told Becca my plan that I was not going to remind anyone that today was my birthday and then Doc pipes up from the next room, he remembered. He and I had been up for 2 hours and he had not said anything? I asked Becca if I was cooking today? She said she would but of course she needs help her hands don't work well, and then told her father "HE WAS HELPING, because he FORGOT".
Gift #2 I don't have to COOK!
My phone began ringing with a combination of parents who I mentor and support Wishing Me Happy Birthday and then we problem solve or listen while they vent all while trying to help their children with complex needs.
Gift #3 I have great friends who are parents who were together parent of extraordinary children with complex challenges.
The phone rang again, this time Kristy wishing me Happy Birthday. We talked about how tough and rewarding the job of being a MOM is and I thanked her for being the amazing person she is and my 30 years of parenting had raised an amazing capable thoughtful daughter.
Gift #4 Validation
My doorbell rang and my dog tribe went nuts when the Orkin Man came and we spent the next hour talking and problem solving this troubles with his adopted daughter. No sooner than he left the phone rang again... This time Marissa was on the phone wishing me a Happy Birthday.
I told her my plan that I wasn't going to tip anyone off about my birthday and I was just going to see if anyone remembered. She told me the "Yurcek Birthday Warning System" will not let that happen. They call each other to remind everyone that it is someones birthday so no one would be forgotten.
Gift #5 Thoughtful children who care about each other.
For some adopted children from the system, they for awhile have to follow the footsteps traveled by their biological parents. A couple of my adopted children strayed from the values we taught them, we tried to protect them from the gutters, but the gutters beaconed them and they had to walk their walk. In the past couple of weeks the last two have turned to family for support and love and told me they love me.
Gift #6 All my children are doing as well as they can and know that this family is in their heart.
I was looking at my blog and found birthday wishes from my daughter-in-law Stacey. We share our love of bargain hunting and she is completely amazing with being Becca's best friend and sharing her sisters with Becca to easing Becca's lonliness. Shortly thereafter Marissa's soon to be husband called wishing me a Happy Birthday and I wished him one back as his and his Mom's birthday were yesterday. Jordan and I talked writing, he is a writer etc. in the film industry and had done a internship writing for NCIS. We talked today that it was time to find a literary manager and take Tiny Titan mainstream. I told him that this is a HUGE step and I am "just a Mom".
Gift #7 amazing individuals who have come into our family.
My phone has been ringing off the hook, friends have been calling and singing Happy Birthday.
My email box full of free coupons such as a Hamburger from Red Robin, and even 25 exra
Movie Points from Disney Movie Rewards. I was able to advocate for one of my adult special needs children to get more help. Prayers were answered. I had planned on spending my Birthday Cleaning my house but today I spend my day on the phone, the phone keeps ringing, one call clicked over to another.
Gift #8 I have free meals coming up, a few more nights of no cooking and we now have enough movie points to get a free movie as a family.
I finally at 3:00 had time to take my meds. I hadn't even had a chance for a shower, my allergy and asthma medication, my iron, my arthritis medication. But I didn't seem to need it until now.
Gift #9 I have my health, I have chronic health issues, but they are manageable.
As I look back on my day of writing this ongoing post, I had asked myself, "What are birthdays for?" They are a reminder of how old we are, or for me today... a day of reflection over the last 51 years, a day to look at my blessings, my accomplishments, and to Thank God for another year full of gifts and challenges. I thank God for the challenges, as it is out those challenges that I can say... I survived, I grew, I learned to live one day at a time, and I can say at 51 I like who I have become.
I am truly blessed, Today I am 51. I have the most incredible husband and family, the most incredible job in the world, the most amazing friends, and am so humbled by the gifts that God has given me.
God as had big plans for me much bigger than I ever thought myself capable of.
I was going to ignore my birthday but also testing to see if any of this tribe of mine would remember their mother. Becca popped up out of bed running to the family room where I was busy writing my Target deals when she threw her arms around my neck and yelled in my ear "Happy Birthday Mom" and planting a kiss on my check telling me she Loves Me. That was the best birthday present in the whole world.
Gift #1
I told Becca my plan that I was not going to remind anyone that today was my birthday and then Doc pipes up from the next room, he remembered. He and I had been up for 2 hours and he had not said anything? I asked Becca if I was cooking today? She said she would but of course she needs help her hands don't work well, and then told her father "HE WAS HELPING, because he FORGOT".
Gift #2 I don't have to COOK!
My phone began ringing with a combination of parents who I mentor and support Wishing Me Happy Birthday and then we problem solve or listen while they vent all while trying to help their children with complex needs.
Gift #3 I have great friends who are parents who were together parent of extraordinary children with complex challenges.
The phone rang again, this time Kristy wishing me Happy Birthday. We talked about how tough and rewarding the job of being a MOM is and I thanked her for being the amazing person she is and my 30 years of parenting had raised an amazing capable thoughtful daughter.
Gift #4 Validation
My doorbell rang and my dog tribe went nuts when the Orkin Man came and we spent the next hour talking and problem solving this troubles with his adopted daughter. No sooner than he left the phone rang again... This time Marissa was on the phone wishing me a Happy Birthday.
I told her my plan that I wasn't going to tip anyone off about my birthday and I was just going to see if anyone remembered. She told me the "Yurcek Birthday Warning System" will not let that happen. They call each other to remind everyone that it is someones birthday so no one would be forgotten.
Gift #5 Thoughtful children who care about each other.
For some adopted children from the system, they for awhile have to follow the footsteps traveled by their biological parents. A couple of my adopted children strayed from the values we taught them, we tried to protect them from the gutters, but the gutters beaconed them and they had to walk their walk. In the past couple of weeks the last two have turned to family for support and love and told me they love me.
Gift #6 All my children are doing as well as they can and know that this family is in their heart.
I was looking at my blog and found birthday wishes from my daughter-in-law Stacey. We share our love of bargain hunting and she is completely amazing with being Becca's best friend and sharing her sisters with Becca to easing Becca's lonliness. Shortly thereafter Marissa's soon to be husband called wishing me a Happy Birthday and I wished him one back as his and his Mom's birthday were yesterday. Jordan and I talked writing, he is a writer etc. in the film industry and had done a internship writing for NCIS. We talked today that it was time to find a literary manager and take Tiny Titan mainstream. I told him that this is a HUGE step and I am "just a Mom".
Gift #7 amazing individuals who have come into our family.
My phone has been ringing off the hook, friends have been calling and singing Happy Birthday.
My email box full of free coupons such as a Hamburger from Red Robin, and even 25 exra
Movie Points from Disney Movie Rewards. I was able to advocate for one of my adult special needs children to get more help. Prayers were answered. I had planned on spending my Birthday Cleaning my house but today I spend my day on the phone, the phone keeps ringing, one call clicked over to another.
Gift #8 I have free meals coming up, a few more nights of no cooking and we now have enough movie points to get a free movie as a family.
I finally at 3:00 had time to take my meds. I hadn't even had a chance for a shower, my allergy and asthma medication, my iron, my arthritis medication. But I didn't seem to need it until now.
Gift #9 I have my health, I have chronic health issues, but they are manageable.
As I look back on my day of writing this ongoing post, I had asked myself, "What are birthdays for?" They are a reminder of how old we are, or for me today... a day of reflection over the last 51 years, a day to look at my blessings, my accomplishments, and to Thank God for another year full of gifts and challenges. I thank God for the challenges, as it is out those challenges that I can say... I survived, I grew, I learned to live one day at a time, and I can say at 51 I like who I have become.
I am truly blessed, Today I am 51. I have the most incredible husband and family, the most incredible job in the world, the most amazing friends, and am so humbled by the gifts that God has given me.
Yesterdays Bargains
I had grand plans to stay home and get my house in order when my coupon friend Melissa had a day off from Walgreens and wanted to run out and snag a few bargains. Well I had stayed home all week until Friday because of TAX day and lack of funds. My state refund arrived and I couldn't resist the temptation.
Target deals:
Crystal Light Drink Mix 3 @ $2.96
Use 1--Buy 2 Get 1 Free Mfg. Coupon
Use 3--$1.00 Target Coupons
Pay $2.92 for 3
Miracle Whip 2 @ $1.99
Use $1.00/2 Mfg. Coupon
Use $1.00/2 Target Coupon
Pay $1.98/2 (which is $.99 each)
Kraft Mac and Cheese Singles 2 @ $.77
Use 1--Buy One Get One Free Mfg. Coupon (internet printable)
Use $1.00/2 Target Coupon
Get 2 for FREE
Target Baby Bath Wash $1.14
Use Target Any Bath Wash Coupon $.75
Pay $.39
Oscar Mayer Deli Lunch Meat 2 @ $2.98
Use Mfg. Coupon 2--$.55
Use Target Coupon $1.00/2
Pay $3.86/2 (which is $1.93 each)
Quaker Fiber and Omega 3 Bars $2.94
Use Mfg. Coupon 1--$1.00
Use Target Any Quaker Coupon $1.00
Pay $.94
Juicy Juice Brain Development $3.58
use Mfg. Coupon $1.00
Pay $2.58
I bought 4 Quaker Bars, 4 Baby Body Wash, 4 Oscar Mayer Chicken Lunch Meat, 2 Kraft Mac Cheese, 3 Crystal Light, 4 Miracle Whip, 4 Juicy Juice Brain Development for $26.00. Saving nearly $70.00.
I went into Walgreens and picked up more Non-Prescription Products this time scoring Aleve and 2 more Advil Children's Motrin for Kasja who has outgrown her baby infant drops paying $.79 after the $1.00 off coupon for each botte.
I found Two more Blood Glucose Meters for donation to the Free Clinic that Doc supports and scored 2--$5.00 Rapid Rewards for my shopping. A win--win for both of us.
Everywhere was out of the Nivea Body Wash but the good news it is on sale for the month with the Rapid Reward.
I managed to get 4 pairs of Women's spring weight sleep pants for $1.74 each, with using a $5.00 RR paid $1.96 plus tax for all four pairs. Detamara is shocked that clothes now come even from Walgreens for nearly free. She then informed me "Do they have underwear? I need some!"
Anny
Target deals:
Crystal Light Drink Mix 3 @ $2.96
Use 1--Buy 2 Get 1 Free Mfg. Coupon
Use 3--$1.00 Target Coupons
Pay $2.92 for 3
Miracle Whip 2 @ $1.99
Use $1.00/2 Mfg. Coupon
Use $1.00/2 Target Coupon
Pay $1.98/2 (which is $.99 each)
Kraft Mac and Cheese Singles 2 @ $.77
Use 1--Buy One Get One Free Mfg. Coupon (internet printable)
Use $1.00/2 Target Coupon
Get 2 for FREE
Target Baby Bath Wash $1.14
Use Target Any Bath Wash Coupon $.75
Pay $.39
Oscar Mayer Deli Lunch Meat 2 @ $2.98
Use Mfg. Coupon 2--$.55
Use Target Coupon $1.00/2
Pay $3.86/2 (which is $1.93 each)
Quaker Fiber and Omega 3 Bars $2.94
Use Mfg. Coupon 1--$1.00
Use Target Any Quaker Coupon $1.00
Pay $.94
Juicy Juice Brain Development $3.58
use Mfg. Coupon $1.00
Pay $2.58
I bought 4 Quaker Bars, 4 Baby Body Wash, 4 Oscar Mayer Chicken Lunch Meat, 2 Kraft Mac Cheese, 3 Crystal Light, 4 Miracle Whip, 4 Juicy Juice Brain Development for $26.00. Saving nearly $70.00.
I went into Walgreens and picked up more Non-Prescription Products this time scoring Aleve and 2 more Advil Children's Motrin for Kasja who has outgrown her baby infant drops paying $.79 after the $1.00 off coupon for each botte.
I found Two more Blood Glucose Meters for donation to the Free Clinic that Doc supports and scored 2--$5.00 Rapid Rewards for my shopping. A win--win for both of us.
Everywhere was out of the Nivea Body Wash but the good news it is on sale for the month with the Rapid Reward.
I managed to get 4 pairs of Women's spring weight sleep pants for $1.74 each, with using a $5.00 RR paid $1.96 plus tax for all four pairs. Detamara is shocked that clothes now come even from Walgreens for nearly free. She then informed me "Do they have underwear? I need some!"
Anny
Monday, April 27, 2009
Walmart Match-ups
Walmart Deals
Angel Soft 4 packs $1.00
use $.50 coupon
Pay $.50
Capri Sun Sunrise $1.97
use $1.00 coupon
Pay $.97
Breyers Ice Cream $2.75
Use $.75 coupon
Pay $2.00
Speed Stick or Ladies Speed Stick $1.00
Buy 2 for $2.00
Use $.75/2 coupon
Pay $1.25/2
Note: Different Walmarts may have different prices depending on location etc.
Angel Soft 4 packs $1.00
use $.50 coupon
Pay $.50
Capri Sun Sunrise $1.97
use $1.00 coupon
Pay $.97
Breyers Ice Cream $2.75
Use $.75 coupon
Pay $2.00
Speed Stick or Ladies Speed Stick $1.00
Buy 2 for $2.00
Use $.75/2 coupon
Pay $1.25/2
Note: Different Walmarts may have different prices depending on location etc.
Target Coupon Matchup Link Good through 5-23/09
I love Target and with the coupon match-ups from Attention Target Shoppers I can both save time researching and money. Head on over and use this amazing resource.
Target Coupon Matchups which are good through 5-23/09
To print the Target Coupons head on over to the Hot Coupon World and use their Target Coupon Generator.
Giveaway--13 Autographed Copies of Tiny Titan, Journey of Hope
Mothers Day is fast approaching and in honor of Mothers everywhere, I am giving away 13 signed copies of my Mom's Choice Award Winning--Best Adult Non-Fiction autobiography, Tiny Titan, Journey of Hope. (One copy for Yurcek in the book).
These copies will be signed by both Becca and myself and displaying the Gold Seal of the Mom's Choice Award.
Contest is Open to All Mothers...
Enter by visiting the Tiny Titan website and coming back and listing one thing you learned about the Tiny Titan or the Yurcek Family and tell me how many children you have.
Contest will be drawn randomly and ends on May 3, 2009 at 12:00 noon Central Time.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Becca's Best Deal Movie Giveway--Hotel Dogs
Win a DVD copy of Hotel Dogs from Becca's Movie Giveaway.
Meet Becca our Movie Deal and Critic
To Find the Best Price for Hotel Dogs visit Becca's Movie Deal Post for Hotel Dogs
Leave a comment and let Becca know if you have a dog. (It is not a requirement to have a furry best friend). Blog about this giveaway or the Hotel Dogs Movie Deal and get an extra entry. Winner will be drawn on Sunday May 3 at Noon Central Time.
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