Little Pub In CT Oh My Oh My

It's been a while since I snuck out to see one of my girlfriends. She just moved out of town and I wanted to meet up with you to give her some maternity clothes. We decided to meet late afternoon for something to eat. She's never been to Little Pub that just opened up in Fairfield. I have been to the one in Norwalk a couple of times and always loved it so when she suggested it I was al for it.

I suprised her and brought my sister and we had an awesome "Fat Girl Friday" meal. That's our joke of our menu choices. For starters I LOVE their burger salad. A burger on a bed of lettuce with chopped pickles and French fries and thousand island. Umm it's like a Big Mac without the buns. So I knew that's what I would get. 

We read over the apps menu and everything looked amazing. When we finally got to decide we went with their version of disco fries: fries with cheese and crunchy bacon topped with chicken gravy. Let me tell you these were over the top amazing!

They have locations throughout Connecticut. Check them out http://www.littlepub.com

Writing this post makes me want them again. 

Everything we got was awesome comfort food. I mean after all the best lunch dates are women who are pregnant or pmsing- no holding back comfort food is what you get!

If you have never been then GO!

Their sweet potatoe fries are also one of my favorites. Great price for great food and of course everytime I am with these ladies it's a great time.

That's What Friends Are For

My daughter wanted her dad to take her to her harvest dance tonight at her school.  He could enjoy a room full of kids running around I thought!  So instead of being bitter about not being chosen to go I was a good mom and still had them bring in something for the bake sale.

He sent me a picture of the table and it had my cupcakes for sale for 50 cents less than the others. Of course I text my girlfriends there with their kids a little offended in a childish way. I mean some cupcakes were super cool but mine were still pretty creative. Within minutes my friends text me this picture.

I couldn't help but smile! Having my back

And buying my cupcakes. Love these girls more than they know. 

It's always great to have friends who know just want to do to make you smile. Those are the ones you must always hold on to!

Keep Climbing!

Friday Motivation: Don't Give Up! Fight For Your Happiness!

Fun Easy Halloween Treats

You don't have to be a baking pro to pull off some fun Halloween treats. The stores are full of fun Halloween decorations that make embellishing treats super fun and easy. 

Leaf sprinkles and fun cupcake toothpicks add fun to cupcakes 

Talk about being creative. My friend sent me this picture. Super cute and easy way to add Halloween fun to any cupcake. 

Believe You Can & You Will!

A Real Mom...

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Trick Or Treating in 2016 Humor

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What's For Dinner? Breaded Talapia Sandwiches

I didn't know what to cook. Bills were paid, kids had their bath and were in their pajamas and it was approaching 7:30 and I didn't have dinner. Then I remembered I bought these Panko breaded Tilapia from Costco.

All you have to do is bake them. I made tarter sauce and had cocktail sauce & fresh Italian bread and my dinner was made. 

Delicious! 

Tarter Sauce Recipe:

2 tablespoons of mayo

1 pickel

1 tablespoon of pickle juice

1 tablespoon of seasoning salt

Cut up pickles. Add mayo, pickle juice and seasoning salt. Mix and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving. 

There's Always Someone Who Can Relate To You

I am a vocal person, as you can tell from my posts, I love to share how I feel and opinions. When I had Cancer a friend messaged me and said had melanoma and was embarrassed from it and saw how I was opening up and wish I could too. She's a beautiful woman. So silly I said to her. In Highschool I loved laying out and had friends who worked at tanning booths. We all did the " fake and bake" we were just the lucky ones who didn't get Cancer from it. Unfortunately she did. We chatted and I felt she gave me strengthen to share my Cancer journey with others. While I gave her Strengthen to share hers. 

My friend recently had surgery. Her little boy is amazing! Always happy and loving. He is on the spectrum and she is actively involved in getting special extra help for him. A group of us went to visit and we got on the subject about homework being a big chore. The women went on and on about how easily their sons got distracted. A light bulb went off and my friend said wow all along I thought since my son was on the spectrum was why homework was a chore. Nope the other moms replied. She felt relieved . It was a beautiful thing to witness. 

I recently spoke to a girlfriend about some personal issues. She said she had same issues and told me how she handled them in the past and how she could relate to me. It was extremely sincere and I didn't feel like I was crazy being able to relate to someone. 

It's ok to talk people. Not everyone wants bad for you. Speaking and opening up allows other people to come forth and say "me too" and it helps you deal and helps them deal! 

There will ALL be someone who can relate to you! It truly gives you strength and clarity.

Happy National Pumpkin Day!

It's National Pumpkin Day! I love pumpkin picking with my three little pumpkins! Where's your favorite place to go?

Wednesday Motivation:Laughter Is Key!

Stew Leonard's Trick Or Treating Event In Norwalk

I try to take the kids to this event every year. This year they had you get tickets in advance. They gave out 500 "free" tickets which definitely helped prevent a over flow of people and crowd like last year.

We arrived 20 minutes before it begin and there was already a line. It was a chilly afternoon and kids were a little restless. It's fun looking at all the creative costumes and helps the time pass by. We finally walk in and the kids get to take a picture with the cow. Then there are 5 stations with two people at each station some dressed up a lot some a little, handing out candy/snacks/juice etc. We stop at each point and the kids take pictures. 

Now the problem with these events aren't the kids. It's the parents. There was this one little girl ahead of us who came with four adults and four adults telling her to look at them while she took a photo and each took a turn taking the picture. 

Then there's that one parent who cuts the line and sneaks passed everyone thinks no one is watching and well we are but just don't find a need to cause a fight because well you look ridiculous  as is. 

But back to the event. The staff is super sweet and the kids all happy. The kids totally get a nice amount of stuff about 8 items. We were out of there by 5:20. When we got in the car my 3 year old said "I am happy, I had a lot of fun, thanks Mommy, Nonna and Zia" this then causes all the other kids to say thank you and makes the whole process worth it. 

My shadow

It's Only Tuesday...

It's been a long week and it's only Tuesday night. The "pre" halloween week is taking a toll. With three more Halloween events this week I may need to take a day off to rest. Although it's a lot of fun its a lot of juggling tasks. 

I took a week off from Blue Apron due to the run around and I miss it. Why? Because it plans meals for me. All

I have to do cook and not think about it. 

Instead I ran to Costco and found myself looking for meals to cook this week. I roasted a ton of vegetables for a side dish and picked up a Rotisserie chicken, amazing Asiana chicken wraps that I highly recommend and Panko crusted tilapia to bake. That should cover dinner and lunch with leftovers. 

I still am torn about to bake or pick up something to support our school's PTO bake sale at the harvest dance for Friday. It's always nice to just get something already made to avoid we figuring out where to fit in baking- all so silly I know but all time consuming. 

How's your week been?

Tuesday Motivation: Rewire Your Brain

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Coffee For $1 at Dunkin Donuts

Customers part of the DD Perks can enjoy $1 medium hot coffees today. I could really go for a donut right now! Enjoy the Perks!

Learn more: https://www.dunkindonuts.com/

Could You Take On This Challenge?

Touch-A-Truck & Charity Chili Cook Off Nov 6th

You know how I love my Touch-a-Truck events and now all you Chili lovers get enjoy a Sunday out for a good cause!

Learn more here: http://www.stamfordmuseum.org/touchtruck.pop.html

*Source: Content from Stamford Museum and Nature Center 

Spooky Yet Cute Easy Halloween Decorations

The credit for this goes to the party planner at Kidville in Westport CT. The place is so decked out in super cute Halloween decorations. I could post a ton but decided to limit to my two favorite!

All you need are party streamers! 

NJ Moms-To-Be Mom Expo Nov 6th

To all my New Jersey readers check out this super cute Mom Expo for moms-to-be. They even have a "Man Cave" for all the Dads who come!

Learn more here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/njmom-baby-expo-2016-tickets-27726668211

Feel Good Song: American Girl by Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers

Start Building Yourself

I set goals for this weekend one was redoing my company logo. I am expanding and felt I needed a change. Change starts from within. To get a passion for what you want. For working on YOU. Not what others want for you but for what you want for yourself.

My next huge goal is to get my website up and going. It's been three years that I kept it on the back burner. 

Next is to get my business cards up to date. Holding on to the ones I had doesn't help when I am focusing on change. 

I am attending a business networking group this week to meet people and network. 

Excited for the new adventures ahead. After all it's time to focus on making me happy and by that I mean continuing to grow what I love. 

What goals have you set for yourself?

Three Simple Rules To Live By

Super Mom, Super Kid, Super Cute Tees

I saw this while surfing on Instagram. It's super fun and cute clothing. Owl Tees website is filled with fun stuff.

 

They make Handmade Printed T-Shirts for moms and littles up to 12 years old. All their products are made to order.

Check out all their super cute stuff here:

http://www.owltees.storenvy.com

Want To Be Happy? Fall In Love With Your Work

Really makes a huge difference when you are happy with your job. Doing what you love brings happiness but sometimes we don't really know what it is until we are doing it.

I love my job. It is hard at times when I am juggling being a mom taking care of my home and everything that goes along with life but I truly do love my clients and what I do. Once you reach that point it's easier to fix everything else around you that's not making you happy.   

Pumpkin Carving Contest at My 3 Sons In Norwalk

Cheers To The Weekend...

This made me chuckle! Enjoy the weekend everyone!

Friday Motivation: Change Must Occur Within For Change To Occur AroundUs

Roasted Fall Vegetables

I can't take 100% credit for this. I did add some things but really Blue Apron inspired me and it's so delicious. If you could imagine Fall being a food it would be this. Perfect for thanksgiving or to serve on the side with chicken or a roast or steak. Just delicious. 

What You Need:

3 medium potatoes

2 cups of brussle sprouts chopped

2 cups of chopped butternut squash

1 onion chopped

1 Apple chopped

Olive oil

Salt 

In a bowl add potatoes and butternut squash. Coat with olive oil and mix. Add salt. Spread out single layer on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Bake at 425 for 18 minutes. Then add apples and onions and bake for an additional 10 minutes. 

Simply delicious. 

The Foliage In Connecticut Just Amazing!

I am on a kick with stopping and enjoying the foliage. My kids are cracking up over it. I always turn down the music and shout "look look, that tree is amazing!"

Sometimes I stop and take a picture. It's really taking a toll on me. It's really helping me smile more and enjoy the little things is life: Nature!

Photos taken at Cherry Lane Park In Darien

Thursday Motivation: Always Believe Something Wonderful Will Happen