Touch-A-Truck Events Saturday Oct 8th

These events are the best. I LOVE Touch-A-Truck events. Probably my favorite to do with the Kids. There are two tomorrow one in Norwalk and one in East Haven. If you can get to one you will not be dissapointed. Money raised goes to a great cause and I promise you will enjoy it!

Norwalk CT:

Kids can come dressed up and do some trick or treating. $5 per person. Money raise benefits Children's Connection: 

East Haven CT:

This event is free to enter. They have some awesome food trucks that will be there. 203 Urgent Care has teamed up with MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) to put this event together:

Describe To Me About Your Mom...

I was walking with my daughter to my car after school. I always ask how her day was and what they did. She told me they had to describe people in their life. "Mom I had to describe how you were like." Oh geez, I thought, A million things went through my head. I mean I was pretty calm this morning before drop off but doesn't mean she would remember verse the other days I was a green monster getting them ready and out the door. Of course I was hesitant and I finally asked "Wow really what did you say?"

At that point I grabbed the door handle and opened it. I heard her say "My mom is a hard worker". I stopped in my tracks. "What did you say sweetie" "Mom I told my class my mom is a hard worker. Oh and you do all the cooking and cleaning too!" She said and laughed. 

Hard worker! Me?! My little girl looked up to her mom,me, and thinks of me as being a hard worker. I mean she's right. I run a business. A household. Am raising three girls and take care of two dogs. I would say hard worker is a deserved titled BUT never imagined all this time she valued me and looked at me like I was. 

Needless to say I am tearing up just writing about it!

Friday Motivation: Stop & Listen

Happy Friday!

Source: Instagram: Meghan Hess

Muse Paintbar Halloween Weekend Deal

Use coupon code BOO20

Water Isn't Just Found In Water...Eat Your Water!

Who Knew!

Source:Instagram: Thyroid Cancer Sucks

Weekend Fall Fun Activities

This upcoming weekend is full of fun Fall activites.

Scarecrow Making Class on Saturday Oct 8th at Stamford Museum and  Nature Center at 2:00 pm.

http://events.ctnow.com/events/view/352246/scarecrow_making.html

Wolfpit Elementary School Pumpkin Festival in Norwalk Saturday Oct 8th 11:00 am-5:00 pm. 

https://m.facebook.com/WolfpitCommunity/photos/gm.331078480561490/1117154101708232/?type=3&source=44

Greenfield Farm Pumpkin Festival in Fairfield CT. Saturday Oct 8th at 3763 Congress Street 10:00 am- 3:00 pm 

https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1381280991885544&tsid=0.7805643444880843&source=typeahead

I will be testing out pumpkin beer at the Harbor Brewfestival! My all time favorite!

Happy Fall!!!

Thinking Of Florida

I have clients, family and friends in Florida. Thinking of them all and praying Hurricane Matthew passing without any harm!

The Morning Rush With Kids: Hurry Turns Into...

This is every morning...

Thursday Motivation: Focus On The Positives

Make The Best Of Your Situation

Have The Courage To Follow Your Heart & Intuition

"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition." Steve Jobs

Wednesday Motivation: Smile

Thank You Universe!!!

I am on a thankful kick. I mentioned last week about having room to take on another client. Well tonight a client told me about a prospect who needs a Virtual Assistant. I then receive an email from a person who I used to work with looking for work and asked if I needed an assistant to help with stuff. Umm hello universe if I could kiss you I would.

So I am going to send out this vibe again... I have room for more clients and love what I do. I don't mean to be greedy but figure throwing it out there again since now I have a couple of workers schedules to fill up. If you need help with your business or marketing, event planning, social media marketing, administrative tasks then email me!

It's empowering when you show passion for something and watch it grow!

THANK YOU UNIVERSE! You Rock!

Thank You Readers!!!

I just wanted to say thank you to all my readers for taking the time to read my blog. A lot of you wake up early and read my blog or read it before bed or throughout the day and I just want to say I appreciate you and hope you enjoy my posts. You all rock and everytime I see my traffic on the rise I smile. So THANK YOU!

Get Into Stepping Stones For Free Thursday Oct 6th

I love this place! Check out Stepping Stones Museum tomorrow, Thursday Oct 6th for free admission 5:00 pm-8:00 pm.

Learn More Here: https://m.facebook.com/events/

Tuesday Motivation: Be You

Wake Up & Be Strong!

3 Things A Child Can Teach You

Learn To Let Go...

Westport Restaurant Week October 2 – 16, 2016

Westport Restaurant week is here and it will last 2 weeks!  October 2 – 16, 2016

Their participating restaurants are pretty awesome. Check out who's participating here:

http://www.connecticutrestaurantweek.com/restaurant-weeks-ct/westport-weston-restaurant-week/

Pumpkin Picking At Jones Farm In Shelton

I took the girls pumpkin picking at Jones Farm this morning. We arrived right at 10 when it opened. The view is breath taking very zen. It was empty so we got to roam the place without any crowds. We did the hay ride which was $3.50 a person. Children 2 and under free. The tractor rides around the premises. There is a corn maze that my daughter and sister went through. The pumpkins are super cool. Price range from $1.50 to $30. We spent $12 on little pumpkins. 

The have pigs and chickens on the property. Wood animals kids can sit on. They even have little houses the children play in. So entertaining. It was a super awesome morning. 

Is It Time To Reconnect?

I reconnected with a friend over the weekend. It's probably been almost two years since we have spoken or seen eachother. I didn't have bad feelings towards her. We both just let our friendship fade away and didn't fight for it. At the time our lives were completely focused on two different things and directions. 

It was nice to put that past us. It was nice to hang like old times. 

Past couple weekends I have seen people from past experiences and it's nice to know there's no bad blood, nice to see how people are doing. 

It makes you think that we are all connected and meet for a reason. We are all in someone's  life for a reason. Never close ties with anyone. And if you miss someone or want them in your life reach out. 

She reached out to me and it was nice. I didn't say no. Have someone in your life you want to reconnect with? What's stopping you!

Mommy Goals

Monday Motivation: It's A New Day

October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Be sure to get your mammograms ladies!!!

Holiday Count Down...

Not really sure if this is exciting or depressing! Regardless the holidays are coming...be prepared. 

It's Never Too Late To Live Your Life

Every once in a while I read a story that sticks with me. This happens to be one: a story about a woman in her early 90's who is a widow decides to enjoy the last moments of her life verse doing treatments and goes on an adventure of a lifetime. Now if she were younger maybe she would have opted for treatment but regardless she took matters into her own hands and lived the last year enjoying her life. ENJOYING LIFE!

How many of us half her age aren't even really living the life we really want? Makes you think!

91-year-old who dumped chemo for road-trip adventure dies http://www.cbsnews.com/news/norma-jean-bauerschmidt-91-year-old-who-dumped-chemo-for-road-trip-adventure-dies 

The Law Of Attraction...

Source: Instragram: Law Of Attraction 

What Happens When You Give Your 3yr Old Your Phone

Sure made me smile!

When I Grow Up...

Peace & Happiness!

Be A Pineapple

Everything In Life Is Temporary!

We all go through stuff in life and when it's happening we think we can't get through it and then we do!

I wake up in a great mood. Think today's a good day and I find something. It's like a light bulb goes off and see a "sign" that shifts my happiness to being pissed off. I then pause and think no bring that happiness back. See we all ask (God, spiritual leaders or whatever higher figure you look up to) for signs. For direction. To give us the Stregthen to tackle certain things. Well along that we are getting "signs" but they only work if you listen to them.

So my point is when you ask for guidance look and see the "signs" are there. For years I ignored them. Really I did. Today I won't anymore. 

Melting Pot: Ladies Night Out To Support Breast Cancer Research

"Dip for a Cure" Oct 18th-20th

Learn More Here: https://m.facebook.com/events/meltingpot

Pumpkin Picking In Connecticut

Since there's no school tomorrow figured may be fun to go Pumpkin picking. Of course where to go is always the question! 

Now I have been to a lot of farms and love them all but sometimes distance is a factor, sometimes price is a factor, sometimes I like to try someplace new. Regardless how lucky are we to live in an area where we have a TON of places to pick from! 

Check this out and let me know what's YOUR favorite pumpkin patch!

Halloween New England: Connecticut Pumpkin Patches

http://halloweennewengland.com/connecticut/pumpkin-patches/

What Are You Grateful For....

We All Have Problems...Share Your Joys

I know too many people like this. It's like they don't even know they'll playing the victim. It's the truth. We all have some crap we have been dealt and we are dealing with it. No ones life is "easy" BUT let's try to focus on the good. Let's try to not be a "Debbie downer" all the time. It's pretty toxic how some people are. 

Some people act like "well J you're always positive so you don't get it" Um I do. I have had my perfect share of shitty situations and continue to do so.  I actually plan on writing a book about some of them one day but I also realize you get mad, yell about it then deal and move on. That's life people. No ones life is perfect no matter who you are. But I will tell you spreading Joy now that's something people enjoy. Being happy, it spreads happiness. It's good for the body, mind and soul. Try it!

Halloween Shows Countdown 2016

Touch-A-Truck Event Oct 8th 2016 Taylor Farms

These events are so much fun. I went to the Norwalk Public Works one today and the girls loved it!

I went to this one a couple of years ago and was a blast. It's Saturday Oct 8th 10-3:00 pm. Great entertainment for the kids and the money that is raised is going to a great cause. 

Parents if you have never been-go! You can climb on the vehicles too. They are insane. *Bonus this year: Kids come in their costumes dressed up and can go trick or treating. 

Bar, Babysitter, Food & Sleep...Count Me In!

Fall October Festivals & Fun

Happy October!!! 

I already have a pumpkin on my stairs. I am super excited for all the Halloween/Fall fun that has filled up my calendar. 

Not sure what to do, or looking for some family fun activities to do?  Well check out this awesome guide to Fall, fun activities taking place in Connecticut. It's going to spooktacular Month!

Article:Chowder, Pirates & Pumpkins!

https://t.co/5uuIJf9n8p

Happy 1st Of The Month! Happy October!

Halloween Month Is Near...

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When Your Dreams Become A Reality

Enjoy Comfort Food Guilt Free

I am Italian, food is my comfort zone. Everything is done around And involving food. With being health conscious lately it's always nice to find alternate ways to enjoy comfort food without the added calories. Check out this fun article full of alternate ways to still enjoy the food that you love. 

11 Comfort Food Makeovers—375 Calories or Less! http://undrarmr.co/2cy7gPL

TGIF! Just Smile!

May the weekend bring you everything the week couldn't!

Blue Apron You Rock!

Past year have been contemplating trying Blue Apron and I finally did it and only regret I have is not doing it sooner.

Here's the deal. You select how many meals you want and they ship the day you pick. It comes UNCOOKED but with everything to go with that dish. Recipe cards. Oils (not olive oil) vegetables. Spices. You name it. 

I signed up for three meals a week for two people. I needed a change. I always end up cooking two meals anyway since kids eat same old stuff and am sick of the same boring dishes. I told my husband if I do it he has to try everything I cook. I also have been working a lot more and don't have time to think about dinner and sides etc. Blue Apron does it for me now!

First week I got $40 off. For three meals a week for two people is $60. Comes down to almost $10 a person a meal and shipping is free. 

I got catfish, chicken and shredded beef with all vegetable and spices. I unpacked the box of fresh ingredients and split them up according to the recipe. That way everything night I pulled out a bag and just started cooking. 

They give you a big recipe card to follow. Rinse veggies and chop. You will not believe that in 30 mins I had amazing dishes cooked. Even sides too! Fancy! Like I was at a restaurant. The best part: the kids wanted to try it. My 7 year old ate catfish for first time and loved it. They are learning about different types of foods. It's amazing. I receive my box Monday night (crockpot something Monday) and cook Blue Apron meals on Tuesday, Wed, Thursday. Friday is Pizza night. Weekends we are out.

 Now you can always receive Friday and cook everything Sunday and reheat during the week. You have options. 

Now if you don't like the recipe you have scheduled to receive you can switch it out. You can also stop whenever you want or pause a week and start up again. 

I LOVE to cook. I hate to plan when I am already juggling after school schedules for three kids. Trust me you will love this! 

Learn more here: https://www.blueapron.com/

BTW:Soon I will be getting free meals to send out. Message me if you're interested in trying. I have my extended family already interested since I keep making them a bowl to sample.

Example of Recipe Card:

So excited for next week's package!

Mom's Love Your Body!

Love this! No body shaming. We gave birth, 3 kids for me! I love my "baby" marks. Love yours too!