What is New

Since my last post on my birthday I have realized a few things.
1.) I don't know how to be the girl on fire I want to be, it really isn't my true nature.
2.) I do want to learn to be a girl on fire.

I recently joined a women's huddle at my church and I am in Love.  I don't think I have ever been in a women's group in my "church" life. excited for tomorrow nights meeting.

And my biggest news is I am a mommy  A chicken mommy  YEP. Chickens. It was my plan for awhile, but I didn't know if it would really come to fruition. I have 4 chicks in my bedroom closet as I type. SO WEIRD.  but we are enjoying them a bunch. They will be 2 weeks old tomorrow.

Here are some pictures for your viewing pleasure

If you wan to know more check out my (our...its a co-op) other new venture
www.urbancleveland.wordpress.com
Facebook: Urban Coop Cleveland

Of course, I out my baby chicks in an Easter Basket!

                       Here they are in their brooder (or.. rubbermaid tub), getting all warmed up.

  This one seems to be ab it older than the others, very definite wing feathers, and since this picture has    started growing tail feathers as well.

                                           Who didnt say AWE when they saw this picture???

Maybe, I am back

It has been such a long, long time blog. I miss you. I have begun to make a blog book and it really made me miss the outlet. I was so wonderful to see where I was so many years ago, as a mom, as a wife, and a follower of Jesus. I think I have taken a few steps back in many areas of my life, and many steps forward as well. Today I am 32. Holy Moly. Today I was deep in thought as I shopped, I took a vacation day and I did what I wanted to do today=) I got my free birthday coffee at Caribou, I got some new underwear at Target (exciting, I know!), I went to World Market and used my $10 off $10 coupon and got a few things, and envied A LOT of things and also went to Kohls to use a store credit I had and a few other errands added in.

So anyway...Deep in thought. I prayed for new dreams in my heart, and I was specific that they be attainable! While I was envying everything at World Market, I felt like God highlighted the song Girl on Fire by Alicia Keys. To be a girl on fire, with flames in my eyes...as soon as I got in the car, that song came on! Crazy little things!

So as I walk along, with a lonely feeling in my heart as I work towards my dreams and being a better me, I will keep the flame alive.

Happy Birthday to me.

Monster Jam Cleveland 2013 Q Arena Coupon Code

I have a great coupon code for any of you wanting to go see the Monster Trucks at the Q Arena this coming weekend February 15-17th.

When you buy 4 tickets, you get 4 free hot dogs and 4 free sodas using coupon code MJMOM

Not valid of FR or Gold Circle tickets, you can buy any number of tickets not just 4 packs

Friday 2/15/13 at 7:30 you can get $12 tickets (buy before the day of or tickets are $3 more)

Not valid of FR or Gold Circle ticket

You can also score kids tickets for $10 to all shows! (buy before the day of or tickets are $3 more)

Not valid of FR or Gold Circle ticket

HOW TO GET TICKETS:

1.       Quicken Loans Arena Box Office

2.       http://theqarena.com/events/monsterjam_130216-17/

3.       By phone at 888.894.9424                                                                                                                                    

**phone and internet purchases may incur a charge          

You can also add the PRE SHOW PIT PARTY to you ticket order for just $10 each     

A sold-out event year after year, Monster Jam’s Party in the Pits runs from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 16th and Sunday February 17th, prior to the 2:00 p.m. show. The pre-show pit party gives fans (with a pit pass and show ticket) the chance to see these larger-than-life monster trucks up close, meet the drivers behind the wheel, take pictures and get autographs! Pit passes will be available for $10 online at theQarena.com after tickets have been purchased and at the Quicken Loans Arena box office, while supplies last.                                                                                                                             

Grave Digger, Avenger, Wrecking Crew, Samson, Spiderman, Bad Habit, Son Uva Digger and El Toro Loco are all slated to appear this year!

*This is a sponsored post and I have been compensated to share this coupon code and detail of the show with you.  All thoughts and pictures are my own, we have personally attended and enjoyed The Monster Jam.

     

Circus winner Announced

**CLOSED** Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey DRAGONS Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland OH

THE WINNER IS KIM WILLIAMS!!
Message me the time and date you want to go and whose name to hold them under at will call.

http://youtu.be/EukQCa4r-XA

It is that time again! 

I have a 4 pack of tickets to giveaway (you choose date and time)

and a coupon code for everyone who doesn't win!

 TO ENTER: Please leave a comment with your name and contact info and let us know the reason you like the circus.

TO BUY: visit http://theqarena.com/events/circus_121017-22/

and enter the coupon code MOM5

Good for up to 6 tickets  NOT on CC VIP or Front Row

This year the circus helps celebrate the year of the dragon a once in a millennium event,  mixing mystic dragon lore and authentic circus feats. 

Oct 17-22 and Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland OH

7PM on weeknights and

3 performances on Sat and Sun (11:30, 3:30 & 7:30)

My family is excited is yours??

This is a sponsored post. Thank You to MOM CENTRAL and Feld Entertainment for this opportunity.

Monster Jam tickets giveaway Cleveland OHIO

***WINNER IS KELLY M.****
Thanks for entering...don't forget the great coupon codes that are available to score some cheap tickets. Kids are $10!!




I have tickets to give away again!!!

February 24-26th at Quicken Loans Arena

**To win a 4 pack of tickets PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT WITH CONTACT INFORAMTION  you can enter until end Feb 10th at noon.

As you can tell it WILL be LOUD!!

BUT your kids will love it, daughters included.

You might want to bring some earplugs though=)

If you go HERE to order you can

 use code FFA6 you can save $6 per ticket  if you order by Feb 17th

use code FFA3 you can save $3 per ticket  when ordered Feb 18-23.
**Not valid on Discount DrugMart Extreme Seats and Gold Circle Seats. Limit 6 per transaction.

Did you know this about Monster Trucks??

Height – Approximately 12’ / 3.6 Meters

Width – Approximately 12’ / 3.6 Meters

Length – Approximately 20’ / 6 Meters

Weight – 10,000 lbs / 4500 Kilograms

Tire Size – 66”/ 167cm / 1.7 Meters X 43”/ 109cm / 1 meter on a 25” / 63.5 cm Tall Wheel

Motor Type – Supercharged Fuel Injected Big Block American V8

Motor Size – less than 575 cubic Inches / 9.4 Litres displacement

Horsepower – 1350 – 2000+

Top Speed – 70 MPH/113 KM/H, Monster trucks are equipped with tachometers which measure the working speed of an engine versus speedometers which measure vehicle speed

I am a Feld Family Activator and get reimbursed tickets to share these great coupon codes and offer a chance for you to win tickets. Pictures and opinions are mine from previous attendance at this show.

Disney on Ice Cleveland Coupon Codes

Winner announced at the bottom!
If you didn't win you can get tickets for a LOW price with these codes! 

January 6-16 the Disney Princesses will be invading Quicken Loans Arena!

gather all your girly girls and their friends for a fun Girls Night Out!!

I have a 4 pack of tickets to giveaway to your choice of shows.

(leave a comment telling me your all time favorite Princess and why!)
Contest ends on 12/19 at noon!

    Fri 1/6 @ 7pm     

  Sat 1/7 @ 11am/ 3pm/ 7pm

    Sun 1/8@ 1pm/ 5pm

   Wed 1/11@ 7pm

  Thurs1/12@ 7pm

  Fri 1/13@7pm

  Sat 1/14@ 11am / 3pm/ 7pm

Sun 1/15@1pm/ 5pm

Mon 16@1pm/ 5pm

I also have some coupon codes to save you $ on tickets!

Go HERE

and use code FFA6 to save $6 on advance ticket purchases (good now thru 1/5/12)

or use code FFA3 to save $3 on purchases the day of the show (good 1/6/12-1/16/12)

Not valid on Discount Drug Mart Front Row and VIP seats. Limit 6 tickets per transaction.

Get tangled up in the newest thrilling show to hit the ice, Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream. Experience Disney’s hilarious hair-raising escapade, Tangled; as Rapunzel, her unlikely companion, Flynn, and Maximus, embark on an uproarious journey that takes adventure to new lengths!  Boogie to the beat of the bayou with Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen from The Princess and the Frog, in a magical, musical journey that all begins with a fateful kiss.  And fanciful dreams become reality as Cinderella meets her Prince Charming, with a glass slipper fit for an unforgettable fantasy come true.  All your favorite princesses take to the ice in a spectacular finale at the ultimate Disney Princess event of a lifetime!  Experience the beauty, sparkle, and spirit when Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream comes to your hometown!

I entered these names:

The winner is:

Writing it out might help get it out...maybe...

I just need to write out my thoughts and feelings.

I've been having a very hard time lately, feeling wanted, feeling needed. That depression is seeping in again.

I have been applying for jobs, have had a few interviews and nothing. One job was and is VERY hard for me to get over, my heart is so hurt over it. I don't really know why. I am so weepy over it, such a heavy heart. It's crazy really. A weird situation, and I won't go into it because it involves friend type people, well acquaintances I guess, that I see regularly.

Other stuff too. I just feel like I am getting stomped into smithereens from every angle. Being beaten down from every side. Not needed, not wanted, scum.

I know I have SO very much to be grateful for, and I am, but right now for me these issues are my problem. We all deal with different things and this is my thing. I have 2 beautiful kids that I love very much and husband I love very much, and some don't have that. You want what you don;t have syndrome. I have a friend who has a great relationship with her hubby, money, no debt, a gorgeous house, a job only a few days a week, great family, I mean a best friend mom, and a best friend...(who I thought was mine, but we've grown apart, our friendship is still there, just not as deep as theirs), a closet of great clothing and a body I used to have, vacations twice a year, but she lacks children, its been a rough road for her, I get that, I sympathize, I would do anything to help her, truth is they'd be better parents than us, but all the other things she has aren't enough. I have the kids she wants and she has the stuff I want. Truth is, I know after I got that I'd want something else.

I'm not being ungrateful, I just want a honeymoon with my husband, it's been 11 years. I want him to have a job he LOVES and doesn't have to work his ass off at just to make ends meet and have nothing leftover.

I just don't want to struggle you know?

**CLOSED** LEGO Kids Fest Cleveland OH FREE ticket giveaway!

Watch the video for the WINNER!

When I heard about the Lego kids Fest I was so excited it would be stopping in Cleveland.

MY. KIDS. LOVE. LEGOS.

It's one of the only things they will do together without fighting, well it usually does turn into fighting, but what doesn't??

Lego Kidsfest will be at the IX Center November 4-6

BUY TICKETS HERE

for Cleveland show

LEAVE a comment with name and contact email to be entered to win a pair of tickets to

Sunday, Session II on Nov 6th from 3pm-7:30pm

Ends 10/25 at midnight.

You will get to meet Master Lego builders!

There will be models big and small made of all Legos.

You will get to build, build, build and build some more!

Regular Legos and Duplos for the young ones.

You can even build whatever you like and add it to a map of the US and then go online to see what it looks like after the weekend is over!

I'm SUPER excited about this outing with my kiddos!

Coupon codes for Ringling Brothers Circus in Cleveland

It is time for the circus to come to Cleveland this year!!

Wed Oct 19 thru Sun Oct 23

If you order tickets HERE

You will save $8 per ticket (up to 6) if you order by Oct 18th

Coupon code: FFA8

or

save $4 per ticket (up to 6) when you order after Oct 18th

Coupon code: FFA4

**coupon codes not valid on Discount Drug Mart Circus Celebrity or VIP tickets

Leave your name and email address for a chance to win a family 4 pack of tickets...You choose the date and time! Enter by Friday Oct 7 3:00 PM

With 9 performances I'm sure you can find a date to attend:

Wednesday, October 19: 7:30pm

Thursday, October 20: 7:30pm

Friday, October 21: 7:30pm

Saturday, October 22: 11:30am/ 3:30pm/ 7:30pm

Sunday, October 23: 11:30am/ 3:30pm/ 7:30pm

Our whole family enjoys this show, even my husband!

Who try's his hardest to get out of going to to Disney on Ice and other kid type shows!

There is something for ALL ages.

Don't forget to go to the Pre-show to meet circus performers and see the elephants up CLOSE and personal.

Visit them at Facebook

While you are waiting to Trapeze your way over to the circus…..

print this page for your kids to color

and

watch this

Thanks to Mom Central and Feld Entertainment for this opportunity to share these savings with you and promote the circus to the Cleveland area. I was compensated for this post. All content and opinions are mine.

Giant Eagle coupon match ups 9/22-9/28

I am very disappointed in the Giant Eagle sales again this week only a few things worth my time and money, but maybe you disagree...

You can check out the full list of deals at

Sisters Shopping on A Shoestring

Stretching a Buck

Coupon Code for Disney on Ice tickets Quicken Loans Arena

***THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED***CONGRATS TO COURTNEY CUMMINS***

IF YOU DIDNT WIN, BE SURE TO USE THE COUPON CODE BELOW FOR TICKETS AS LOW AS $9 PLUS FEES**

I am giving away a 4 pack of Disney on Ice (Sept 29-Oct 2)

If you don't win, don't worry here are a few coupon codes for you!

You must go here to use the coupon codes.

To save $6 on each ticket purchases in advance (good thru 9/28)use code :FFA6

To save $3 (good 9/29-10/2) on each tickets purchased day of use code: FFA3

Not valid on Discount Drug Mart Front Row and VIP seats. Limit 6 tickets per transaction.

Here is how to enter:

1.) Leave your first and last name in the comments section

2.) An EMAIL or way to get a hold of you...if I don't know you!

2.) Which Disney character would you choose to join your family on a magical journey, and why?

EXTRA ENTRY: Send your friends! If they tell me who sent them I will put your name in the drawing AGAIN (1 extra entry per referral)

Enter by 9/5/2011 midnight...extended until 9/6/11 midnight!!!!

Tickets courtesy of Mom Central and Feld Entertainment, I was compensated 4 tickets for my family for being an ambassador for these companies.

Giant Eagle coupon match ups 9/1-9/7

Here are some decent deals at Giant Eagle this week. I did more than 5, just because some of these things are good to stock up on for the baking season that is upon us!! And because I am running out of stuff and need to do some shopping!!

Herbal Essence 2/$5

1.00/2 8/28 PG=2/$4

1.00/1 8/7 RP=$1.50

Swiss Tea 2/$4

1.00/2 8/28 SS=2/$3

Pringles 4/$6

1.00/4=4/$5

1.00/2 (fat-free; if included)=2/$2

Philadelphia Cooking Cream 2/$5

.75/1 printable at coupons.com=1.00

Totino’s Pizza Rolls $10/10

.40/2 download to shopping card at Shortcuts=1.20/2

Ziploc containers 2.79

1.50/2 8/7 SS

1.00/1 download to shopping card at eoffers

1.00/1 download to shopping card at shortcuts

=2.08/2 (after all 3)

*Im pretty sure all three can be used together, I will find out!

Wheat Thins or Honey Maid Grahams 2/$5

.75/2 8/7 SS=3.50/2

Carnation Evaporated Milk 2/$3

.50/2 printable at Very Best Baking=2/$2

Nestles Morsels 2/$6

.50/1 (dark only)=$2

Sunny Delight 2/$3

.25/1 8/7 SS=$1.00

HeluvaGood Dip 3/$5

.50 printable at heluvagood.com=.67

(weird printing specs, says I don’t have a printer hooked up…worth a try for you!)

**Donna’s Favorites

Bic multi-purpose lighter B1G1 Free

$1/1 8/28 SS

Thanks to Sisters Shopping on a Shoestring Budget for the below deals I did not see

Gogurt $2

.75/2 8/7 PG

.75/2 download to shopping card at eoffer

.75/2 download to shopping card at shortcuts

=$1/2 after all 3…if it works

Hefty plates and cups 1.50

$1/2 8/14 RP=2/$2

$1/2 7/10 RP=2/$2

.55/2 5/22 RP=2/$1.90

Oral B toothbrush $1.50

.75/2 8/28 PG=$1.50/2

Giant Eagle coupon match ups 8/25-8/31

I am not thrilled with the deals at Giant Eagle this week=(

Here are my top 53

Land O Lakes spreadable butter or Margarine sticks 2/$3

.40 8/7/SS=.70

.75/1 8/7/SS cinnamon=FREE (if included in sale)

There were printable available on coupons.com earlier last week, you are in luck if you printed those at the time, they are no longer available.

**DONNA'S FAVORITE

KC Masterpiece BBQ sauce $1

.50/1 8/21/SS=FREE

Nestle Fun Size candy bars $2.50

.50/1 CRUNCH PRINT =$1.50 (cheaper than Marcs)

*Thanks Sisters Shopping a Shoestring Budget

There are definitely other good deals! Check out Sisters shopping on a shoestring budget (link above) to see some more! I am just picky in my deal shopping!

Giant Eagle coupon match ups starting 8/18-8/24

A few good deals at Giant Eagle...nothing I found that was spectacular. But here are 5 good deals and a Donna's FAVORITE

FIVE Good Deals

Nabisco- Chips Ahoy, Teddy Grahams 2/$5

.75/2 8/7/SS=$1.75 each

Finish Gelcaps, Powerball Tabs $4.99

.75/1 7/31 SS= $3.49

1.00 off Quantum Powerball=$3.99

Dial hand pump soap 3/$5

.35/1 8/7 RP =.96

Smuckers Jams and Jellies 2/$5

1.00/2 8/7 RP= $2.00 ea

BC brownies and cookie pouches 2/$4

brownies .75/2= $1.25 ea

cookies .40/1= $1.20

Donna's FAVORITE

Hefty One Zip 2/$3

$1.00/2 7/10 and 8/14 RP= $1.00 each

What did I miss??

Thanks to Sisters Shopping on a Shoestring budget you can add these to your list!

Keebler fudge granola bars $2.50

.75/1 7/10 RP=$1.00

International Delight 1.50

.55/1 printable = .40

Various yopliat coupons when you like YoPlait on Facebook make for cheap yougurt!

Also some good deals on feminine products (always and Tampax) when you combing current e offer with coupons from 7/31/PG and current CATALINA.

Friends are friends forever

When I was in grade school I went to a very small Christian school. My teachers were great and very involved in everything. We couldn't get away with anything. DAILY we had meetings outside the classroom because of some bickering between the girls. My teacher really tried her hardest to teach us how to be friends the right way, Christlike way. Around this time Michael W Smiths song friends are friends forever was very popular. And my teacher also had this little rhyme on the wall:

Make new friends, but keep the old, one is silver, one is gold.

Loved this and it has always stuck with me. I like making new friends but I love my old friends, so much history with them, so many memories, they love me for who I am and know me inside and out. But I really don't feel like others see the importance of this. I will never turn my back on my friends. I don't fight with my friends, I love them so very much. I would do anything for them, yet I don't feel this in return. I feel so alone.

Im sure there is something I need to change, its not just them. But I just don't know what it it.

Having a difficult Summer.

My soccer star

This year Ethan played Soccer for the first time. It wasn't your regular soccer league or anything, just a training type. The kids had a few practices and then scrimmaged other teams from the same rec center. Because of the rain they played on the hardtop for most games, which obviously isn't the best place to play soccer.

The first scrimmage he played he had never even been to practice, so he had really no idea what to do and he kinda just stood way back from everyone else. Fast forward a few games and add in a bit of confidence, he was playing goalie and would not let the ball be very far from him at any given time. he turned into a great little player pretty quick. The last game they played he even scored his first goal!!!

But sadly since I was poorly informed about paying for the end of the season shindig and trophies Ethan didn't get a trophy=( I felt so bad, so my husband is going to go up to the corner where they sell and make sports trophies

and where they probably made the ones for our rec center since they are the only right around the corner and been in this city for many years. So hopefully my little soccer star gets a trophy soon.

Noteworthy

I get an email newsletter from Love and Logic. This was in the email today about socializing our kids. I don't feel I am very social, unless I really know you. This helps me and I would love to teach my kids the following as well:

Most of this teaching should take place in the classroom of real world experience. That is, at the very moment our children are interacting with others. Listed below are just a few of the things we ought to expect our children to do:

• Shake people's hands and look into their eyes.
• Smile.
• Say "hello."
• Say "thank you" when complimented.
• Say "please."
• Say "goodbye" and wish people well.

Do you have any other tips on socializing kids?

Zumba

I think I want to try Zumba. I think I'd be too shy to do it at the gym! I've seen these ladies moving it there and I'm not sure I could do it. I'm a white girl, and white girls cant dance...most of us anyway...haha. Ive been thinking about getting wii zumba , my sister in law has it for PlayStation and the other has it for XBOX 360. I should probably go do it with them, but I might even be too embarrassed to do it in front of them...Im actually not sure I could do it in front of the kids or my husband. I might just need a glass or 2 of wine before I try. I'm not sure why I'm so shy. I should just let loose and have fun!

Have you tried it? How hard is it?

I LOVE them

I love, love, love coupons. They are like paper money! Seriously. If you use them right you will save a TON of money. I am not an extreme couponer, although that would be fun (and I'd give it all away, not hoard it.) But I do use coupons for everything I can.

Ive kept track over the last few years and have saved about $700 each year. And I'm sure I forgot to write down some. I use them mainly on food items at grocery stores and pharmacies (CVS, Walgreens etc). I need to get better at looking for restaurant coupons and retail coupons before we leave the house and plan our outings according to coupons. I'm loving the group coupon sites for getting great deals for family outings. I have even been passing off lowe’s coupons

to my husband. He has actually been using them...YAY. I've been seeing a lot more Lowe's coupons coming through in the mail and that makes me happy! Becasue we WILL use them.

And I am currently watching Extreme Couponing on TV...lol. Im a dork, but that is ok!!