Minion Party

My daughter asked for a Minion theme for her birthday party. You would think would be easy to find decorations. Some places had none and others had minimum to pick from so I used what I could find and pulled off a Minion party for her. 

Cupcakes

I bought this at Stop and Shop to use as the icing. 

Party City had tooth picks with minion faces to put in them. I bought yellow and minion cupcake liners from Party City. The yellow ones worked better. 

Cake

I ordered the cake from Carvel. They didn't have the design but said if I brought in a picture they could scan in on the cake. It was a hit. 

Party City had minion candle to add to the cake 

Decorations

There was one style in the small ballons at Party City and hats. 

I used yellow table clothes for the dessert table and found minion favor bags for the party favors. 

I May Not Be Perfect But..

I may not be perfect. My house may not be as organized as I like. I may not always have raving fans or show my best side all the time but I got one thing right so far and that's being as good as a mom I can be to these three: Happy. Smart. Healthy. Fun. Loving. Loved by many three little girls. That alone is worth every second and effort I make!

Parenting Battles

What Are You Thankful For?

When It's One Of Those Days Quotes

Take Some Time This Week

This time of year is always a lot of work for me. It's my daughters birthday week so I have her family party and kid party to focus on. We usually take out our holiday decorations  and do our holiday cards. 

This year I am taking a little time out and focusing on enjoying this week. It's not easy to do. After Thanksgiving comes the rush of holiday shopping and holiday parties that are so much fun but have jammed up my weekends for the next month. 

Outfits for the kids and me and sitters and trying to get some down time in between it all adds up quickly. It's not easy. 

But we do have control over how our week will turn out- most of the time. 

Block out sometime this week and really focus on what and who is important in your life. Try to enjoy the moment before the holiday rush sucks us in. 

Take a little time to breath and meditate. It's amazing how it helps release stress. 

Beauty In CT

The Purpose of Life Is To Live

Fall Treats To Do With Your Kids

Perfect for Thanksgiving. So easy and cute!

Source: Instragram Foodydiy

I love doing arts and crafts with my girls. This is easy and super cute. Perfect for Fall.

Source: Instragram Mommy_scape

Rules to Live By Quote

Everyday is a New Day Quote

Famous Failures That Lead To Success

Successful Woman Quote

Prayers for Paris

ThyCa Survivor

Cucumbers: Did You Know...

Walk With The...

Veterans Day

A day to honor those who sacrifice for us. Happy Veteran's Day to all those who serve and served. 

Today in school my daughter was asked to make a star and they will line the hall ways with them honoring those who have fought for us. It's a great way to show respect to all those who sacrificed for our freedom. 

Are You Truly Living Your Life Quote

The Best Medicine Is Love

Our Energy Heals

She saved my life. While pregnant with her I discovered I had thyroid cancer. I failed a pregnancy glucose test that lead me to see a specialist that felt lumps in my throat. I would have never known with out taking that pregnancy screening test. My margins where 5 millimeters clean before it would have spread. She's my guardian angel. 

I started feeling energy or I should say connecting with my energy after my treatment. It was if I was finding my purpose in life, that there had to be deeper meaning for me to not die. 

I started doing healings while they slept. I would feel their energy through my body. I am not a "healer". I just feel energy. I am not trained nor do I practice regularly. When I am calm and at peace I can do them. 

It's like when someone is sick in the hospital they say visit feeling positive. That our good energy can heal them. Til this day when I grab her hand I feel her energy travel through my body. I feel it a lot with people I am strongly connected too. Not always just through their hands but if I touch them I can feel it through my hands. It's like a shock of life coming through. Like when you drink a cold glass of water you feel it traveling through your veins. 

Funny thing is she's my most difficult child and I am stearn with her. But she favors me and her energy heals me. When I am sad or stressed she reacts. When I touch her my body relaxes from her energy. It's amazing what power we all have when we believe. 

Having Kids Quote

Feel Good Song: Renegades

Music Quote

Feel Good Song: Alive (I'm Still Breathing) by Sia

Not Everyone Likes Chocolate Cake and That's Ok

My daughter came home from school and said her friends don't like how she draws her dogs. I asked if she liked her dog and she said yes. So I asked "do you think everyone likes chocolate cake?" No she replied. I said "so should we stop making chocolate cake because not everyone likes it?"  See this is just an example of how not everyone in life will like or agree with things you do but if you do then ignore the others. 

To add a little fun I remembered a story when I was a kid on how to draw a dog. So I found it and told my daughter. I said you don't have to change the way you're drawing but this is a fun new way if you want to try it. She seemed to enjoy it and now has a story to teach her friends.
 

 

 

• Cute Little Story On How To Draw a Dog

Feel Good Song: Only Love By Shaggy Featuring Pitbull

Caterer in Connecticut: Taste By Karla Sorrentino

Looking for a Caterer in Connecticut? Taste By Karla Sorrentino is amazing. I have had the pleasure of knowing Karla for a very long time and her food is amazing! She uses fresh, organic ingredients and every bite is full of flavor. Not only is she beautiful with a great soul, her passion really shines through in her food.

I even have the pleasure of helping her cater some events so if you hire her you may get to see my pretty face.

A really good Caterer is hard to come by. Here's a little history and be sure to check out her site http://karlasorrentino.com/

Karla’s great love of food and travel leads her on frequent gastronomic adventures where she studies

the relationship between food and culture, feeding her mind and her soul. Although she has been awed and inspired by several countries, her special affinity for the likes of Italy, France, Spain, and Greece is perhaps most often reflected in her cooking.

 

A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY (1998 & 2000), Karla has been cooking in professional kitchens since the age of 16. Throughout her restaurant career, she has worked under some of the country's most highly recognized chefs. A background in upscale catering and working in private homes rounds out her culinary experience. Since 2008, Karla has been freelancing for various clients predominantly in Fairfield County, CT and the greater NY metropolitan area.

 

Taste's services include:

catering for all occasions, parties and holidays
(full, partial, or no service)

smaller, private meals prepared in your home

personal chef service and cooking lessons (individual or group) available upon request

 

 

Moffly Media Best of New Canaan, Darien & Rowayton 2013 Reader's Pick

 

 

What's Your Super Power?

I am not going to lie, some days are tough. My bones hurt and I am just not myself. And then other days I have this burst of energy and need little sleep to function. 

Days I forget my vitamins are tougher days. Once I take them I feel better. I wake up in the middle of the night to take my Thyroid pills so I don't forget them in the morning. 

We all have a battle in life to deal with. What's yours? 

Don't Forget the Beach In The Fall CT

Years ago my best friend moved to Colorado. I went to visit and fell in love with it. The only view missing was the ocean. We are so lucky to have so many awesome beaches near us in Connecticut.

Try not to forget the beaches in the Fall. The view and sound of the sea really is good for the mind and soul. 

Norwalk Harbor

Sasco Beach Fairfield

Skirt Steak Recipe

I love skirt steak. I have had really awesome skirt steak and really tough skirt steak. Below is a simple. easy recipe for skirt steak you can make at home.

What you need:

*Package of skirt steak

*Olive Oil

*Cilantro 

*Garlic Powder

*Salt

Coat the bottom of a pan with oil. Turn heat to high and cover it. Add salt and garlic powder to top side of steak. Once you hear oil sizzle add steak top down so seasoning side is down in the pan. Let it sit until it forms a nice crust on bottom.  Add salt and garlic and flip again. Once both sides has a nice crust remove off stove top and top with chopped cilantro. 

Trick to skirt steak is to slice it at an angle. Against the fat ridges. Serve with rice and salad. 

Free Luncheon Giveaway at La Petite France Bakery in CT

A Chance To Win A Free lunch- YES PLEASE! 

 

 Enter for a chance to win a delicious lunch for 10 people in your office & cerebrate the holidays. Sandwiches, salad & mini desserts. Ends November 6th, (midnight)

the winner will be announced on November 11th.

 

 Enter for a chance to win here: La Petite France

 

 

 

La Petite France  967 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06107 

Go After What You Want

Motherhood Is Not A Competition It's Your Journey

bfresh Grand Opening with Giveaways in Fairfield CT

 

bfresh Opens In Fairfield CT!

GRAND OPENING

 

GIVEAWAY November 6th-12th:

Grand Opening they will be doing 7-days of  FREEGIVEAWAYS - 11/6 - 11/12: Each day when they are open at 7 a.m. the first 50 customers will receive a FREE item. Fri. Nov. 6 starts off with a loaf of hand kneaded bread made fresh in our scratch Bakery. Other items through Thursday Nov. 12 will include: homemade smoothies, fresh ground nut butter, organic salad, dozen eggs, organic bananas and veggie snacks.   

Check them out:

Facebook: facebook.com/bfreshfairfield 

Twitter @bfreshfairfield 

Website www.bfresh.com

  

 

       

Information and image from Suzy Said. SuzySaid.com

Christmas Vs Thanksgiving Joke

A little holiday humor. We are always rushing on to the next thing. Let's try to enjoy this month before the holiday rush and stress kicks in!