Thursday, September 29, 2016
To Stay Healthy You Must Let Go Of Anger & Laugh Instead!
Free Coffee: Yes Please!!
Happy National Coffee a Day! Where to get free coffee today and great deals: http://spoonuniversity.com/lifestyle/where-to-get-the-best-deals-on-national-coffee-day/
Fun Travel Locations That a won't Break The Piggybank
Love to travel but don't have the funds? Here's a fun travel guide for you!
Article:16 Affordable Places To Go If You’re Young, Broke And Want To Travel The World http://rbl.ms/2bYcqFw
Be Prepared: Even New Beginnings Are In The Forecast
"If you were waiting for a push from the Universe to get you out of your rut, this is it. Starting over and new beginnings are two catalysts for this Black Moon’s energies, and you will feel them both."
Article: Rare Black Moon Rises In Scorpio September 30th: Get Ready For A Major Energy Shift http://unisoultheory.com/index.php/2016/08/28/black-moon/
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Let's Travel The USA and EAT!
My lifetime goal is to drive across country and eat. My husband and I always talk about it. Stop at mom and pop restaurants and shops and dive bars. Then I saw this!
How fun would it be to drive around the USA and try the best Food Trucks? Sign me up!
Article: Have you tried America's best food trucks? http://www.hlntv.com/shows/the-daily-share/articles/2016/03/14/have-you-tried-america-s-
Halloween Tasty Treats
I love Halloween! Where you can dress up and be whatever you want to be. Where you can make sweet or spooky crafts and desserts. Below are two fun ones I found recently and will be trying out with the kids.
This is perfect to put ontop of a cake, cupcake or donut.
Source: Instagram
Source: Taste of Home
Pumpkin Tortilla Chips and Fun Salsa At Trader Joes
How perfect are these two! The chips are delicious. Have a nice pumpkin taste to them. With a hint of nutmeg. The Fall Harvest salsa has some mild heat to it. They pair together perfectly.
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
FitBit Challenge: Neck To Neck
My older sister and I are in heavy competition mode. I am not a good competitor I don't like competing BUT this time we are having fun with it and if I can lose some weight doing it so be it.
I stopped by her house this morning and she's already a thousand steps ahead of me. Man I have to get moving. We bring our two youngest to Costco. Racing down the aisle. Fighting over who will go to the back of the store to get an item we forgot. Not sure how we don't have a television show already.
This afternoon I go to my parents to get my children. I am only at 7700 steps. My goal is 10,000. I am hoping in place ringing the doorbell and she sees me in the window. She starts jogging in place.
I say I am going to play some basketball with my oldest to get some exercise and my sister steps in. It's on! All of a sudden her wrist vibrates. She reaches 10,000 I am trailing behind. Competition is one. I hit 10,000 steps in 19 mins of playing Basketball and we are a sweaty mess.
I am still trailing behind her but have surpassed my goal and am at 11846 steps. Just now I check her and I am trailing behind.
Guess I will be waking in my sleep...our steps saw far this week.
Fun Autumn Activities In CT
Why is Fall and living in Connecticut awesome? Because there's so much to do!
Think about it...my best friend lives in Florida. Pumpkin picking with palm trees in the background? Come on that's not Fall. But all jokes aside with every season comes the good and the bad.
Embrace the good and enjoy these activities.
7 Awesome Autumn Activities in Connecticut https://shar.es/1xJWia
Animal Lovers This Event Is For You
Stacey,who is doing this event, is so awesome. She is really passionate about rescuing animals. You can help join in raising money and awareness to help her rescue more furry friends. Really never met anyone more passionate for animals then her.
Join her on Oct 14th for her Animal Rescue event.
More information below:
It's Newtown & Sandy Hook Restaurant Week
Sept 26th to Oct 1st is restaurant week in Newton and Sandyhook CT. I love going out to dinner and trying new restaurants. Now you can too with restaurant week. Great prices, fun selections.
Check out the restaurants participating: http://www.connecticutrestaurantweek.com/restaurant-weeks-ct/newtown-restaurant-week/
Monday, September 26, 2016
Presidential Debate...
Dear Readers,
We're screwed! We will need booze to get through the next four years.
Sleep Well!
Shirt Source: Instagram
Hi George...
A neighbor down the road has a pig. We don't know his name. One day we were driving by and spotted him. My 3 year old loves Peppa Pig so she named him George- after peppa's brother, the name stuck.
We drive by at least once a day and stop to see George. It doesn't matter what mood we are in once we pull up to the House we roll down the window and scream "Hi George". It has this little plastic pig toy and in the Summer on a hot day we joked that he shrunk. Sometimes it isn't outside and we say he must be sleeping.
So why I am making a big deal about this pig?
Well because something so little can create a bond and memory with you and someone else. Something so silly can make you pause for a second and smile and enjoy life. We all need moments like these. We have these moments everytime we see George and sometimes I take that extra route o the way home just to drive by and see him because it makes us all feel good and his tail wags too so he must enjoy it too.
The Real American Dream
Are you really living the American Dream? We all want it but are we living it? Well a client sent this to me and some things were on point. We hustle and bustle and want more and the traditions fade and the things that make us happy change. A lot. Marriages change. Goals change. Pretty interesting Ted Talk.
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Thursday Is National Coffee Day!
The one thing most of us need to get through the morning is... COFFEE!
Join Dunkin Donuts on Thursday Sept 29th for 66 cent medium hot coffees to celebrate National Coffee Day!
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Time To Get Through The Rough To Reach The Great
Life changes ahead. Been a while and much needed. Saw this in my inbox this am and it's spot on. Embracing the rough ride ahead to reach a good destination and for self growth and happiness. Because isn't that we all fight for? To be happy! Happy Monday all. Thanks for the inspiration!
Calling All Octonauts Lovers: They Are Coming To CT
Awesome deal on Groupon! Is your child a Octonauts fan? Now they get to see them live.
Chowdafest In Westport CT Sunday Oct2nd
New England's Best Chowder & Soup Competition is this Sunday at Sherwood Island in Westport. They have 40 chefs and YOU get to be the judge! You'll get a spoon, ballot & pencil and get enjoy unlimited sampling and then rate them. Money raised will help benefit Community Plates in the fight against food insecurity.
Tickets per person $15, Kids (6-12) $5 and FREE PARKING
That's a whole lotta chowda to taste. Presented by Stop & Shop.
Sherwood Island State Park, Westport CT 11:00am-3:00pm
Enjoy Fall Doing These Things in CT
It's brisk out this morning. Ever notice how the air smells like Fall. Soon we will turning on the heat and need to warm up our cars. But instead of dreading the cold look within and see the Beauty of what Fall has to offer. This past weekend events really made me happy. I say grab a sweater and your camera and make the best out of it. After all, Fall does last 90 days.
Monday Motivation: Love Your Life
Powerful message sorry for all the curses but really say f it and do what makes you happy. It's easier said than done I know. Look at your life...what's stopping you?
Sunday, September 25, 2016
Apple Picking At Silverman's Farm In Easton CT
Was the perfect Fall morning to go Apple picking. It's one of my favorite things to do in the Fall. The place was packed but a worker gave us a tip that we could buy our picking bags inside to bypass a line outside. The bag we bought was $19.99 and held almost 10 lbs of apples.
We get our bags and go in line. So much entertainment. Super cute haystacks dressed like minions. Food vendors. Just a fun festive place.
We picked apples and then the kids placed outside. Stopped in store to purchase fresh apple cider and apple cider donuts- my all time favorite!
My FAVORITE were the honey crisp apples. Amazing!!
Check it out! http://www.silvermansfarm.com/mobile-index.html
Fall Fun At The Monroe Food Truck Festival
I attended the food truck flea market festival in Monroe it was a lot of fun. I must admit I hung out mostly in the food area and got to enjoy some fun eats.
Pork Friends
When I saw this truck I envisioned pork grinds. Sure thing someone walked by with a sandwich that had pork grinds on top. I went with my sister and we got their pork balls and plantain sandwich.
It was awesome. Picture a rice ball idea but instead tasted like a stuffed potatoe skin. The plantain sandwich had shredded pork. Was delicious. All that was missing was a corona.
Learn more here: https://m.facebook.com/porkfriendsandcompany/
Donut Crazy
This is like the adult version of the ice cream truck. I can envision people going nuts as it drives by.
The donuts are like no other. Super creative flavors. The best part is the price. Really the fancy donuts are only $3. I know picture the price of a pastry because that's kindof what they are and the small traditional donuts are $2. They are huge and amazing. We got the Crunchy Nutella, Cannoli, Creme Bruelle and Black Hawk. The Nutella didn't even make it past the parking lot. Super good. Even their iced coffee was delicious. They have a lot of locations. Hopefully one will be opening in Norwalk in the future- hint hint.
Learn more here:
Eddie's Churro
Stuffed churros- unreal. They were huge. We ended up getting their empanadas. A beef and chicken. We felt it was stew inside. Amazing and comforting and super big for $3.00 each.
Learn more here: https://m.facebook.com/eddieschurrofactory/
Oversall we left with our bellys stuffed and super happy and I even scored three purses and shopkins bracelets for my girls. I will never tell the price. Ha-ha.
Looking forward to going again next year!
Saturday, September 24, 2016
Pumpkin Children's Craft
It's Autumn and crafts are perfect this time of year. My girlfriends always send me cute things to do with the girls and this is one of it. You only need a couple of items and if you go to Michaels craft store you will find great prices for these items too.
Friday, September 23, 2016
The Healing Touch: Use Your Energy
I have been feeling this for years. Ever since my Cancer. The healing touch like energy shooting from our hands. It's powerful and no I am not crazy.
When someone touches you your energy is transmitted to them. Even negative too. Ever go someplace and you want to leave. We feel energy. Bad and good.
Hold someone's hand after reading this and pay attention. It's like a jolt of warm energy comes through your veins. It's amazing. Truly is!
Although not sure about the plant similarities I will say that we feed off eachother's energy.
Article:
Science Confirms That People Absorb Enery From Others
Giant Tag Sale At St. Anns Tomorrow In Norwalk
St. Anns Club located on 16 Hendricks Ave. Norwalk will be having a huge tag sale tomorrow, Saturday, Sept 24th 9:00 am-3:00 pm. More than 16 vendors will have tables there. Lots of cool stuff to purchase. Even homemade Italian items like pickled eggplant, pickled broccoli rabe (my all time favorite so delicious) and hot pepper spread. Check it out!
Rain date Sun 9/25.
Peak Foliage Dates In Connecticut
I went to college at a University in Hamden CT and took the merit parkway to get there when I would come home to visit. I always loved how amazing the parkway looked in the Fall. The foliage was amazing. It really made the drive so enjoyable. Below are dates for when the foliage will be at its peak. Take a drive and enjoy the view.
Thursday, September 22, 2016
Trader Joes Spooktacular Treats
First day of Fall and I head over to trader joes which is decked out in pumpkin flavored fun. Pumpkin tortillas and pumpkin salas. Their pumpkins are $3.99 each. I picked up these fun Halloween/Fall snacks
These Ghosts and Bats potatoe snacks are like chips. So good. Kindof remind me of Pringles. The kids loved them. $1.99 for a bag.
Pumpkin Panettone- I know who knew! You're not Italian if you have never tried or even heard of Panettone. It's like the signature Italian dessert. Usually has dried fruit in it. Like the Italian version of a fruit cake. Now it has pumpkin. $4.99.
The list could go on with the fun finds but it's best if you go and check it it yourself. Share with me some of your favorite Fall treats.
Fitbit Challenge: Holy 10,000 Steps
So 10,000 steps is not easy to accomplish especially when you work from home BUT I did reach it all except for one day and I just didn't have it in me to push so in four days I took 39,874 steps. I am impressed with myself. I love how it vibrates when you hit 10,000 steps. It's like hooray now sit down. I am actually doing this challenge with my sisters it's funny. I definitely have motivated them to move more. They kick my butt some days but hey I am a beginner. It's funny throughout day we text our step updates.
I found myself being that lady who bounces around while cooking dinner or while kids are in the bath to add steps to my total. It's pretty funny. If by late afternoon I am not close to my goal I will play some basketball. I will admit my back does hurt but I feel firmer. Funny the price we pay- firmer but now back pain. I just can't win!
A little FitBit humor to make you laugh.
Good Morning Readers....It's Fall!
A couple weeks ago the thought of Fall depressed me. Really it did. I didn't want to think about Fall or Halloween or chilly nights. And then I made that pumpkin pie. Every store was filled with Fall and Halloween decorations. My inbox was filling up with Fall activities and recipes.
Fall fairy casted a spell on me and I am now in full Fall mode.
So as the next couple weeks go by I will be filling this blog up with some Fall and Halloween inspiration. I promise it will be "spooktacular" see the corney side of me is already starting.
Please feel free to share any fun or spooky or fallish/Halloween fun with me and I will post it on my blog.
Happy Thursday All!
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