My shopping adventures with mom!

I haven't been shopping with my mom in FOREVER!!! I think it's because I tend to ask sweetly for things and she has a hard time saying no. But HELLO, that's what daughters do! lol

Anyhow, I want to start off with the important part of the trip. I got to hit Joann's and picked up the yarn with the donation money! I can't believe how much yarn $25 buys. Almost 9 skeins actually only like .40 shy of 9. Anyhow, I was able to get 8 and that leaves me with 2.36 left over towards buying more. I did purchase some hand lotion because crocheting seems to dry my hands out fast, but that $1 comes out of my own pocket. :) Okay, so here are the pics thus far...

The 8 skeins on top are the new ones.

And the receipt as promised. 

Aside from getting the yarn so I can start the new scarves we also picked up some much needed school clothes for Emma as well as a coat and new shoes for me. I love getting new things! Especially pretty new things! Speaking of new things, I think I'm going to have to get a larger crocheting basket! lol

Between watching Emma proudly march in her first parade, therapy and shopping... today was a wonderful day.

It's been a productive day so far

I went down to the county offices and straightened out the mess that my worker self admittedly made. I can't even begin to tell you how much that sucks. Life would be so much easier if I could solve my anxiety issues and live a "normal" life. I miss working and the feeling of accomplishment that goes along with it when you get a pay check. I miss the feeling of being completely self sufficient. I miss not being judged for getting assistance, although those who do judge me for that can kiss my bum. :p

I made an appointment for WIC, filled out and filed all the paperwork I could at this point, I also took care of getting my proofs of income and so on, so when I go there isn't anything to do but go. I got Emma's insurance reinstated as well as my own, that was a part of the worker screw up but I had to do the leg work on it to expedite the process. Blah.

Anyhow, that is all the stressful stuff I had on my plate for the day and so far so good. I think I am going to see if I can handle a trip to Joanne's or Michael's for the yarn from the donation. I'm very excited to get started on that and I am nearly out of my own yarn at this point anyhow.  I wish I could get a bulk discount or some sort of discount for doing it for a good cause, I'd rather make the most of the money. Not that I'm not already going to do what I can, but the more I can get... obviously would be better.

I think that's it for now. Oh I have some searching/research to do for Jim, that should keep me busy for a while as well. It feels good to be productive. <3

I found a great little secret

I was out and about yesterday, trying to keep busy while I wait to hear back on the latest apartment and I of course stopped into Starbucks because I am loved there. Well, that and I had enough left on my Starbucks card for a Venti Chai Tea Latte and a Blueberry Muffin. Anyhow, I did a bit of blogging from there and a bit on facebook and figured it was time to get back to reality. (the truck)

Anyhow, I get back outside and take a look around and a little shop across the parking lot caught my attention...

All About Yarn - Coon Rapids, MN

455-99th Ave, NW  Suite 180
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
763-785-4900 

http://allaboutyarn.biz/

As you know I have been working on crocheting scarves, which is fantastic for my anxiety, or at least for relieving it. Anyway, I saw this store and though it would be a perfect stop and it was. I am in LOVE!!! Not only are they really all about yarn, but they are wonderful, helpful, kind and caring. No matter how many questions I asked, I was always answered and it was always a polite answer, even though they knew I had no money to spend. So, yes, if you are into anything that has anything at all to do with yarn, this is your go to place! Love, love, love them!

I am actually hoping to go in and learn to knit when I have myself back on my feet. I can't wait, seriously. 

Yarn for two more scarves, I hope.

Not sure how much yarn one scarf takes yet.

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