April 8th at Veteran's Park Norwalk CT.
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Calling All Runners Color Vibe Coming To Norwalk In April
Kid Friendly Hair Salon Opens In Wilton CT
How cute is this new salon! A friend went to it and I had to share. Perfect for your little ones who can hang out in one of these adorable cars while getting a haircut.
Check them out on facebook: facebook.com/SuperScissorswilton
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Chocolate Lovers Chocolate Expo Is Coming To CT Jan 29th
Calling all chocolate lovers...I am sure there are quite a bunch of you who would love to be in a room full of chocolate. Well no need to dream any longer your reality is taking place end of this month! Come to the Martime Aquarium on January 29th and see it all for yourself.
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
How I Ordered Breakfast For Four People For $6
Weekly flyers are filled with coupons. Many we just toss, well don't anymore...
So we wanted to spend the morning at Costco before work and we had some time to pass since they do not open until 10:00. Normally we find ourselves in a different store like Walmart or Staples or a CVS spending money waiting for 10:00 am to hit. Instead my sister said I saved some coupons lets do breakfast.
She grabbed her Burger King flyer and we picked out breakfast. Buy an egg sandwich of choice with hash browns and a coffee and get a meal free for $5. I know you're thinking what I am thinking. "Like how do they even make any money this way..." Then I ordered with the other coupon- 5 french toast sticks for $1.
We sat and ate with kids who were actually scary good.
So next time you flip through those flyers and toss them aside, go back and think how you can actually take a time out and have a relaxing moment without it costing you a fortune.
Monday, January 9, 2017
Danbury Wedding Expo Is Coming Feb16th
Calling all Brides-to-be....This is the perfect event to attend with your bridal party and family members. I attended one decades ago before I got married and found my videographer that way. So fun!
Enjoy Giveaways and deals. Chances to win some fun stuff that helps cut the wedding costs. Really makes the whole bridal experience extra special and fun! Be sure to attend!
Purchase tickets for free here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/danbury-wedding-expo-2017-tickets-31037165999
Sunday, January 8, 2017
Miro Kitchen in Fairfield Family Fun American Dishes With an Asian Flair
Picture walking into a restaurant you would go to on date night with your spouse and not having to pay a sitter because your kids will be with you and they would actually enjoy their meal too?! Well that's Miro Kitchen in Fairfield and it is oh so delicious. Check them out at www.mirokitchen.com
I had the pleasure of coming in and checking out their new kid menu with my oldest daughter and as we ended our meal she asked if we can come back on her birthday.
The ambiance is so classy. Bar has a huge flat screen TV and full stock of liquor. The restaurant is bright and cozy.
Their menu contains American Classic dishes with an Asian flair to it. I got the sticky ribs and short ribs taco. The meat was so tender and I could smell these dishes walking into the restaurant so had to order them.
My daughter ordered their fried noodles and chicken fingers meal. The serving sizes are huge. Their fried noodles are like plain Lomein with a little soy sauce and butter. Very lite and tasty. She finished her bowl.
Their new and improved kids menu gives parents the opportunity to enjoy tasty food while their children get to pick from a kid friendly menu.
What's the sampler you ask? Well
it's a little bit of everything on their dessert menu and trust me you'll be happy you picked it.
The owner Eugene and his staff were super friendly and took the time to explain what things were to my daughter. She really enjoyed it and gave it a thumbs up! We can't wait to go back with the whole family!
Ice Festival In NYC Feb 11th 2017
Art is amazing because you can take something and totally make it into something else-like ice. The Ice Festival in NYC looks amazing. Artists transform a simple block of ice into a master piece infront of a live audience.
Details:
February 11th 3:00-7:00 pm
Central Park: Naumburg Bandshell which is Mid-park from 66th to 72nd Street
Open to the public for FREE
Learn more here:
Saturday, January 7, 2017
First Snow Storm Of 2017 Is Here
Last night I went to let my dog out and looked up to see a ring around the moon. The shadowing was brownish and blue and almost like a rainbow ring. I was in awe. I looked it up and they say when you see a "halo" around the moon it's a sign a storm is coming. Sure enough a storm is here. I couldn't get a clear picture but I stood outside for a good 10 minutes just amazed.
It's amazing how the earth gives us signals. I guess this is how people predicted storms would be arriving prior to having television and weather stations.
Have you ever witness a "halo" around the moon?
Something To Remember...Always A Part Of Us
When my grandparents passed I remember we all went to clean their house and sort through stuff. My grandparents had this little
Wooden holder they filled with grated parmigiana that every time we ate there they took out. Every party I have I like to take it out to remember them. It makes me feel like a piece of them are there.
When my husband's grandfather passed away I said I couldn't be at the house to sort through things but told him to grab something he could look at and remember them like what I did with my grandparents wooden cheese holder. Not financial value just pure sentimental value. He grabbed some stuff and as he went through it today showing me he pulls out his grandparents parmigiana cheese wood holder. I couldn't believe it. I smiled and said he didn't need to show me anything else because this was more sentimental then anything else.
Now every party we can have both sets of our grandparents memory there.
Friday, January 6, 2017
How To Deal With The Cold Weather in CT
Winter is here. There's a cold front coming so brace yourselves this weekend. And please please parents with babies make sure to always have a hat and socks on them!
Source: Sun-Gazing on Facebook
Thursday, January 5, 2017
PAW Patrol Live Is Coming to CT in April 2017
All you PAW Patrol lovers now's your chance to see them live. April 22nd and 23rd in Hartford at the Bushnell Performing Arts Center.
Purchase tickets here: http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?orgid=41449&schedule=list&group_id=658958
Stop Living Your Life Trying To Please Others
I need this tattooed to my arm so I can constantly remind myself! Stop living your life to please others. Live your life for you regardless of what others want or think you should do or be! At that moment is when you'll find true peace.
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
Monday, January 2, 2017
All Good Things Do Come To An End..
This Christmas break from school has been a roller coaster ride with my dog passing, my husband's grandfather passing and my dad in and out of the hospital. But there's something about having my kids home with me that makes dealing with everything easier even when they drive me a little crazy.
Back to reality tomorrow, packing lunches and snacks. Warming up the car early enough to make it in time to two drop offs. Homework. After school activites. Okay okay sounds like a lot but one lesson I learned during Christmas break is that life is short. No two days are ever the same and unexpected events take place and you have to be strong and deal with it.
Wishing you all a great day back and try to find happiness in your realities.
Sunday, January 1, 2017
It's Started Bad & Ended Worse
I kept thinking maybe it's just life. Maybe the year sucked to teach us all something. Then yesterday my husband's grandfather died.
He was in the hospital less than a week. It's bittersweet because he was heart broken when his wife died that you think well at least they can now be together. But then you see someone coping with the loss of a parent and grandparent and you see the hurt and pain and it makes you realize how everything truly comes to an end. That we are all here temporary.
Even though he lived a long life things changed. When he lost his wife he lost a huge part of himself. We all will go one day. You don't live forever. None of us
do. Try spending it with those that make your heart happy. Try to embrace those who make you feel good and loved.
Saturday, December 31, 2016
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Wednesday, December 28, 2016
Terrible Two's Has Hit My Home Again & I Just Can't This Time Around
Three times a charm does not apply this time. My youngest has a bad case of terrible twos and I have lost tolerance for it. It's been going on for a month now that she had been acting out, not listing, rude, tantrums, power struggle. Then it dawned on me she's battling the terrible twos and winning while me on the other hand am losing it.
I notice the "been there done that dealt with that and don't want to again" has been taking place with me. Third time you would think I would understand the signs and handle it like a pro NOPE.
The time outs don't work, silent treatment, pretending to cry...you name it she will not pudge no matter what I try. So I take deep breathes. Walk away. Use the time out method and even yell at times. The only good thing is my three year old looks at me and says "I being good". Yep these tantrums make the other girls look like saints.
Hoping this passes real soon!
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
It's Like Reliving 1987 All Over Again!
Barbie Dream House
I used to LOVE playing with Barbies as a kid and it's funny to see my girls now playing with them too.
Easy Bake Oven
This was the coolest concept as a kid especially since my mom didn't always let me bake with her. My bestfriend had one and we loved using it at play dates. Now my girls have a couple and it's funny because I let them really bake with me but they still get excited using this.
The items are super small. Like you can eat a whole tray but it's fun for the kids to use. Just wish it was easier to store and not so large.
Monday, December 26, 2016
No Santa Didn't Bring You A Xbox 1 & It's Ok
My eight year old asked for an Xbox 1. Therefore all season long her little sisters said they wanted one too. Every Santa they met they all said they wanted the Xbox and no Santa didn't bring it and here's why...
We live in this society that we are easily influenced by our surroundings, trends, fads. Not sure where my daughter even saw one but when she made a list I asked her why. She said it's fun mom. I asked what game would be appropriate for her to play with her little sisters and she couldn't answer it. She also put a Barbie dream house on her list.
Now here's the comparable views on these two gifts:
The Barbie dream house enforces imaginable play. You use your creativity and play. You stimulate the brain to use a part of it that you do not use all the time. Now with this all being said I have nothing against parents who bought a gaming device for their children. Mine are too young. I still have a year or two before the gaming devices take over my household. We already have a Wii. We also already have iPads and tablets and computers that they use. I can monitor what they do on them and I have downloaded educational apps.
Christmas Eve my husband said you know she will be disappointed when she doesn't get it. So Santa wrote her and her sisters a note. The note said they have been good and they hope they like everything they got. It also said whatever they didn't receive they will get next year.
My daughter opened her Barbie dream house and freaked with excitement. My husband set it up and the kids played with it. I asked her if she was upset she didn't get an Xbox and she said no and that Santa said maybe next year she will get the other things on her list.
I stood strong by my decision so much that I said to my husband if Santa surprises us with one I will walk out Christmas morning. Is that the right approach? No! But I am entitled to have them hang on to their youth for as long as they can and I can encourage them to use imaginary play for as long as they can too.
We will see what next year will bring but for now I am proud of myself for sticking to my decision and to be honest I think my little girls are too!
Friday, December 23, 2016
A FitBit Saved My Dad's Life Today!
This is for all readers who have heart problems or know someone who does go buy a FitBit. My Dad's FitBit saved his life today.
After his heart surgery last week I ordered him one. He wore it all week and noticed at home his Heart Rate was high again. He tracked it and called his cardiologist. "Go back to the ER." Sure enough the FitBit was right. His heart rate was at 177. Like he ran a marathon.
This morning they shocked his heart again to get back into rythem. His doctor told him this device saved his life.
For those who don't know what a Fitbit is its a watch like tracking device that you wear like a watch and it tracks your steps, heart rate, sleep patterns etc. It's extremely inexpensive. I got him the Fitbit Charge HR off Groupon. https://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-fitbit-charge-hr-wireless-activity-wristband
You download a free app and it tracks your heart rate, sleep, steps, execerise etc. It's extremely comfortable and easy to read.
The doctors were amazed. My Dad was feeling fine. If it wasn't for the FitBit he wouldn't have even known that his heart rate was so elevated.
Thank You FitBit!
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