Michele’s Pies in Norwalk

I walked past this on my way to breakfast. I have tried her pies before at farmers markets but never stopped in her bakery. It was awesome. It smelled like fresh apple pie. They had samples of pie to try. The staff was so friendly we chatted a bit and they even held my order until after I had breakfast next door so the pie didn’t sit in my car. 

My oldest was having friends over so I picked up this awesome pie for dessert. Candyland. Candy. Chocolate pudding. Oreos. Brownie crust. The kids loved it. 

I also grabbed a small pumpkin cookie with cream cheese frosting. Delicious. 

http://www.michelespies.com/

Upcoming Full Moon

Happiness Depends on You

Relationship Goals

Self-Care is a Priority

October Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

I loved seeing this in front of Norwalk Community College because people need to know there is help and they should never feel alone. Domestic Violence is never ok no matter what the circumstances are. I have met women and men who have been in domestic violent relationships. It’s degrading. No one has the right or power to ever make you feel unsafe or to use aggressive behavior towards you. Your life should have zero tolerance for violence especially by someone who is suppose to “love you” 

“Every 9 seconds, a woman in the U.S. is beaten or assaulted by a current or ex-significant other. 

1 in 4 men are victims of some form of physical violence by an intimate partner.”

It happens to men. It happens to women. Teens. Adults. All ages and races. It’s not ok. It’s never ok. 

Learn more here: https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-domestic-violence-awareness-month-october/

Happy Saturday!!!

Make it a wonderful life. For you. For those around you. Happy Saturday 💛

Choose Happiness

Release Your Tension...

Enjoy your life 💜

90’s Love Humor

Change Your Thinking

Little steps to a happier life...

It was a crazy morning. I ran errands for a work trip coming up. Stayed at a place longer than expected. Rushed home to eat before client calls and I stopped myself and gave thanks. Thanks for being able to go out and do what I had to do. Thanks for having a great happy job. 

Everything else worked in my favor. 

You have to stop. Rethink. Delete negative thoughts. 

My life isn’t perfect. Someone can judge. But to me it’s amazing. So that’s all that matters. You should think your life is amazing too. 

Autumn Arts Festival Oct 12th

Learn more here:http://www.spectrumartgallery.org/madison-autumn-arts-festival/

October 11th Create Your New World

Let’s Go For A Walk

You look great. Everyone keeps saying that to me and to be honest not sure why. Then it hit me. Ever since I started walking an hour almost everyday I changed.  

My bones don’t ache. My skin is brighter. My body is firmer. My face is thinner. My hair looks amazing. I was giving happiness the reason to this but am starting to realize that one hour a day is responsible for all this positive change. 

Now let’s be honest you can stroll or walk. I sweat. I have to change after and shower. Fast paced. Light jog. You have to get your heart rate up. I have been taking advantage of this Fall weather and walking almost everyday with my Mom. Once winter hits it will be time to move this workout to gym. 

Check out the benefits. 

Top 5 Benefits and Fun Ways of Walking for an Hour

https://www.tipsandshare.com/top-5-benefits-and-fun-ways-of-walking-an-hour

Happy Friday!

Cheers to the Weekend ❤️

Love this!

Colony Grill...Pig Salad Please

My friend calls this the “can’t decide on what I want pizza” which is true. I ordered a half bacon and a half sausage and peppers. Amazing. I love this place. I don’t go too often but it’s so good. So then my friend orders their pizza. Pig salad please. Um what? I was like did you ask for a pig salad? 

Yep. 

Wanna guess what that is?

It’s a bacon pizza topped with salad. I never heard of that but makes sense. It looked delicious and I learned something new. 

If you haven’t been to Colony Grill you have to go. 

New Haven Chalk Art Festival Oct 19th

Learn more here: https://theshopsatyale.com/chalkart/

You ARE In Control

For so long I thought others where in control until I realized every time I was around them or spoke to them my mood shifted. Insecurity set it. Their words replayed in my head. I was short temper. Hurt. Sad. 

And then I said to myself STOP!

You don’t have to give your attention to people who don’t deserve it. Carry on! ❤️

The Spread Anniversary Party October 17th

Who Calms Your Storm?

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Westport Fall Festival Oct 12th and 13th

Westport Main Street will present the Fall Festival at Westport Park on Saturday, October 12th, from 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM. There will be Food Trucks & Vendors, Live Music, Family Fun & Games (Free Bingo), Baby Show, Inflatables & Bounce House, Live Animals, Bakery, a Parade, and a Halloween Costume Contest.  

Learn More Here: https://community.1010wcsi.com/events/westport-fall-festival/

Trunk or Treat Stamford Oct 19th

Truck or Treat at Stamford Church of Christ. Learn more here: https://m.facebook.com/events/3189843281033616?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A%223%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D&aref=3

Start Whenever You Like

You Are...Human

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Oktoberfest at Bear’s Smokehouse New Haveng

Learn more here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oktoberfest-tickets-72371973521

Depend On, Love, Respect...You

Cleanse Your Past

No This Time I Thank You

I used to get ready to go out and feel sad and down. I didn’t want to meet new people. I didn’t want to start the cycle all over. So in my head I had doubts. I had pain. I wanted my life to be the way it had been beginning this year. 

And then it all changed. 

I was grateful my life changed. I was happy. I looked at my past situation and said lesson learned moved on. Every time I went out I said Thank You in my head.  

Once you fully end things with someone is when you can fully heal and move on. It’s awful at first. Sad. Lonely. But let me tell you when you start to love yourself and know your worth the whole game changes. The whole GAME is in YOUR control. No one else’s. 

Thank people for leaving your life. It’s the best thing for you in the long run!

Happy Thursday...Morning Rituals

Enjoy The Process...I Mean Your Process

This...is spot on. What this year taught me was to remember to love yourself. To be happy in your skin. To not tolerate any behavior you wouldn’t let a girlfriend tolerate. To know that when one door closes a hundred more open. It’s magical. Life. Really is an amazing journey. 

Stuff happens along the way. Pain. Suffering. Heartache. But then it gets easier and you smile more. You look happier. You feel happier. You attract happiness. You attract HAPPINESS. 

Enjoy YOUR Process!

Wednesday’s Half Price Bottles Wine

Village Gourmet You Gotta Roll With It

It’s not easy working from home. People tend to think you’re always available and kids always are home when no school. I still have to work but today was different. 

I luckily wasn’t too busy. They come home this morning and I said here are some options for our day. Once we agreed I stuck to it. Work. Snack. Work. Lunch. Work. Halloween Costumes. Work. Dentist. Dinner. Cuddle on couch. Bed time. 

Parenting isn’t easy but can be fun. When you create a routine or schedule it’s easier to juggle it all. Now it’s one day. I get it. Maybe multiple days would be different but life is like this. 

We haven’t been to Village Gourmet in a long time. It was delicious as usually but this time we ordered the chicken satay as an appetizer and it was so good. I am always a fan of their chicken and string beans the girls love their scallion pancakes and dumplings. Also they are the only people I know who order lomein without any vegetables. But whatever it takes to make them happy. 

It was a great night. 

Change Your Thinking

October 9th You’ve Grown You Go Girl

❤️ This...

Appreciate These Types Of Friendships

Grateful for my amazing group of girlfriends. My “you around tonight” or “go for it” girlfriends. The ones that   say “call me when you get home”. The ones that help build me up and I do same for them. This journey is so amazing. I wish everyone could embrace and enjoy it like I have. ❤️

Pumpkin Carving Ideas

Just Walk Away and Become Who You Need to Be

Halloween Fun at Party City

Every year we come here to get the kids costumes. I always say pick whatever costume you want. As long as they use them I don’t care. We always end up having a lot of silly fun. 

I love this time of year. You can be creative and have fun. You can be whatever you like. I love dressing up. I love the endless possibilities. 

Be sure to use a coupon if you go. 

Learn and Grow

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Milford Artisan Market Oct 12th & 13th

Learn more here: https://patch.com/connecticut/milford/amp/cal/20191012/530619/milford-artisan-market-oct-12-13-2019

Cvs Receipt Humor

I Want The Best For You

It’s Ok To See The Truth

Enjoy You First

I did this. I went to the movies by myself. I went out to dinner by myself. I took myself out. I connected with who I was. So yes now it’s nice to have people

to do it with but be happy alone. Once you are everything else falls back into place. 💛

Feel Good Song: So Damn Lucky

Always See The Good...Always

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Happy Wednesday! Love Your Life