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Sunday, June 12, 2016

Port Jefferson Great Family Getaway

My husband asked for a day out with the kids for his birthday. Now traveling any where 30 minutes or more away requires extra work on my part; having a baby in diapers and a toddler recently potty trained as well as a seven year old who doesn't enjoying walking more than she has too adds extra pressure. So he suggested we take the ferry and spend the day at Port Jefferson. Without hesitation I said sure.

Now we have been there before. Just not we all three of them. 

The night before I pack extra clothes, diapers. Prepare bottles and sippy cups. Suntan lotion and sweaters. The next morning we run a little behind schedule and I think let's just get this going. The plus side about having young kids is that you can stuff the stroller with all this stuff without having to actually carry it. 

We arrive at the port in Bridgeport and it's gorgeous out. We get our tickets which is $17 per adult and free for children 12 or younger. The sun is beaming and the wind is strong. The kids beam with delight as the ginormous ferry docks close to them. 

On the dock there's an elevator so makes easy access to the ferry levels. We settle down and kids walk around. We take a break from the sun and walk inside to purchase a snack. The kids are smiling ear to ear. 

We had no plan. I knew there was a boat show and figured we would check out we stopped at some shops. There's a farmers market taking place. Everyone is so friendly. We stop at a burger pub and enjoy lunch. Outside a band is playing. We finish up and down walk around town. It was awesome. Clean. Everyone fairly friendly. All you smell is food which even after lunch stirred up some hunger. 

There are roof top restaurants. Tons of ice cream palors. We stopped by the hotel near the dock  and the kids play in the little grass area. We stopped by the boat show and after hanging out for four hours we head back home. 

It's an easy, kid family outing that really is nice to do. Thinking of a day away then Check it out http://www.portjeff.com









Tragedy Hits Orlando: Let's Spread Less Hate & More Love

Saturday, June 11, 2016

Non-Dairy Homemade Frozen Dessert By Nutty Butty LLC

I tried their dessert at the Westport Farmers Market and it was delicious. Their orange blossom was amazing! They use coconut oil as their base and everything is vegan, and gluten free. Be sure to check them out!






Girls Always Be Good To One Another

Father's Day Deal at Sky Zone In Norwalk CT




What Really Wears You Down Quote

Are You Staying In Your Marriage For Your Kids?

In a recent article I read 

Why Staying Together For The Kids Is Harmful http://www.rebelcircus.com/blog/staying-together-kids-harmful/6 it states clearly that kids are not stupid. Kids feed off the energy they see from their parents. They see these relationships and copy them when it comes to their relationships later in life. Staying together could be harmful in the long run for your children. 


The problem I see a lot and I am not an expert but usually in marriage there's a little bit of recentment that a spouse experiences. The primary care giver takes on a new role and sometimes it's too much. I also see that the children become the full focus in a relationship. The relationship between the parents gets pushed aside. I totally understand how this can happen.

Your true self goes on back burner and you take on this new role and sometimes it's not what you expected. Before you enter a marriage be sure to realize not all good will come along with it. Do pick a companion who brings out the best in you and has mutual goals and expectations out of life. Do pick someone who respects you as a person not a possession. And for the problems that occur before marriage, they will not go away after marriage or after having kids. They just get buried and eventually will make their way to the surface again. 


Thursday, June 9, 2016

Moms Connect With One Another

Everyone needs friends who get them, get what they are going through and laugh about the adventures of motherhood, marriage and life. Make sure you make time for that. 

It doesn't take you away from things. It actually helps you deal with things. When you are able to find friendships that relate to what stage you are in life it helps you appreciate it. 

I am so lucky to have amazing women in my life. Whether I am with my sisters, mom,friends or mommy friends, I learn stuff and I learn about myself. We all help one another see things differently. Take a break and make time to connect with them. It's empowering to be YOU once in a while and enjoy those around you. 

Match Restaurant in SoNo Gives Back Dinner Until June 10th

Great price for a great cause! The last night for this is tomorrow night and if you can go be sure to call and make reservations, the food is amazing. We all tried all the dishes and everything was delicious.





Women's Rights


This message is very powerful. I saw it posted on A Mighty Girl's site on Facebook. As I won't voice my opinion on the latest court case I will state :No one has the right to take away someone's dignity or cause pain. We are not allowed to scar one another. We must teach our children both girls and boys that we are not allowed to harm anyone in any form. 

What you do does have long lasting effects on another person. Choose your actions wisely. 


Free Admission 1st 100 Visitors at Stepping Stones June 11th

Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Essex Train Kids Ride Free June 11th 2016

Kids Ride Free Saturday June 11th. 

Essex Steam Train will be participating in the 12th Annual Open House Day on Saturday, June 11, 2016 with a "Kids Ride Free" Special Offer.

Children ages 11 and under qualify for this special offering, and must be accompanied by an adult passenger with a valid Connecticut driver's license. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn More Here: 
http://essexsteamtrain.com/special-events/ct-open-house-day/?src=06052016CCctopen




Always Look For The Good

Weight Loss Humor

Muse Paintbar Opens in Glastonbury on June 16th

If you haven't tried Muse Paintbar yet now's your chance. It's really a fun night out for parties, couples and even kids. You don't have to be a paint expert to enjoy the experience. The one on one, step by step, experience brings painting to a whole new level. 

The new Muse Paintbar will be open to the public at The Shoppes at Somerset Square for daily instructional classes and have two private party rooms for celebrations (bachelorettes, corporate functions, kid’s parties and girls’ night out) and charity fundraisers, an important part of the muse business model.  More than 10 percent of each locations profits are donated back to the community to local causes and non-profits.

To sign up for a class, visit www.musepaintbar.com, scroll through the online art calendar to view each evening’s paintings, and register online. Classes average $35 per person, but prices may vary for fundraisers, special events and couples or family sessions.  

About Muse Paintbar
Muse Paintbar, a trendy art studio with a restaurant and bar, hosts instructional painting sessions open to the public.  The unique dining and social experience has 14 locations across the northeast including, Norwalk, CT;  Foxborough, MA; Hingham, MA; Lynnfield, MA; Somerville, MA; Manchester, NH; Portland, ME; Providence, RI; White Plains, NY; Great Neck, NY; Yonkers, NY; Garden City, NY; Tribeca, NY; and opening this summer in Port Jefferson, NY.  Special offerings includes private party instruction, gift certificates, fundraisers and summer kids’ camps in most locations.  

Advanced reservations are encouraged.  For more information, call 860-415-3300, visit www.musepaintbar.com or Like us at www.facebook.com/MuseGlastonbury.




*Information provided by Sirica Marketing & Public Relations LLC. 

Saturday, June 4, 2016

Another Legend Gone: Muhammad Ali

Don't Drink All Your Calories: Fun Low Calorie Alcoholic Beverages


Whether you're hitting the town tonight or having drinks in your backyard there's no reason to drink your calories. Here are some low calorie alcoholic drinks to enjoy on this gorgeous Saturday!

10 Best Low Calorie Cocktails: My favorite drink mojito made this list. Check out the other low calorie options to enjoy: 
http://www.glamour.com/gallery/5-best-low-calorie-cocktails

20 Tasty Low-Calorie Cocktails: These all look so yummy and refreshing. Some of these I have never heard of. http://www.cosmopolitan.com/food-cocktails/g3885/low-calorie-cocktails/?

What's your favorite low calorie Cocktail?

Cheers!




Mystic Seaport: Climb, Play & Learn

It's great all the amazing activities and places to visit here in Connecticut. Mystic Seaport has always been one of my favorites.

Now they are taking visitors' experiences to a whole new level. No more standing behind the rope. Mystic Seaport wants visitors to have some hands on  fun! 

Mystic Seaport now has interactive fun, where visitors don't just look but actually get to participate and learn.  "Experiential Learning at Mystic Seaport.” A core part of Mystic Seaport’s mission is to bring history alive for all of our visitors. Authentic activities like barrel making and harpoon throwing teach valuable historic lessons in a fun and interactive way. 

So no more saying to your children "don't touch."  Check out this video to see what hands on fun you could be having!


*Information provided by OUTTHINK



Friday, June 3, 2016

Women Cherish One Another

Mommy Days...


Morning selfies. Some days are so rough then they look at you and smile and you think damn I wouldn't change this for the world!





Today's Challenge: Pizza Dinners

Most households I know order pizza on Fridays. I do. Who wants to cook another night? With that being said when you want to live a healthy lifestyle you need to eat healthy. Tonight when you have your slice be sure to fill up on a salad first so it decreases your desire and hunger to eat too much pizza. 

Happy Friday! Cheers to healthy living!

Make No Regrets

Thursday, June 2, 2016

Bumpy Roads Always Lead To The Best Places

Where to Eat In Fairfield County: 50 Best Things To Eat In FairfieldCounty Connecticut

Not sure where to eat out this weekend. Check out this awesome article. Must say I have been to some of these places and spot on. For the ones I haven't I can't wait to check them out! What places would you add?

National Donut Day June 3rd

Tomorrow is national donut day! 

Today's Challenge: Walk

They say we should walk 10,000 steps a day. Which isn't easy when you are sitting most of the day at work. So today's challenge is to try to add 1,000 steps to your daily routine. 

Happy Walking!

Wednesday, June 1, 2016

My Fitness Pal Awesome Fitness Tracker

LookIng for a free fitness app? Check out my fitness pal app. It's an awesome free app that when you leave phone on you it will calculate your steps. You have a food diary to track calories and nutrition and when you work out it gives you EXTRA calories to consume. Yeah that's been helping me move more! Check it out!


Tuesday, May 31, 2016

90 Day Weight Loss Challenge

Warm weather means healthy eating. Not sure why it always takes me this long to get motivated to get back into shape but guess better later than never.

Today a group of mommy friends and I started our 90 day weight loss challenge. Schools out means getting into shape and with three months to do it I am excited to see who actually meets their goals. 

My goal is to drop a good 15 lbs in 90 days. If I can do more then awesome. I needed a group to motivate me. So with that being said I will be posting some healthy tips that are helping me through this journey. Please feel free to send me messages of tips you would like to share and if you want to join me in this 90 day challenge contact me at mommyct2009@yahoo.com

Cheers to healthy living and hot bodies!


Be Happy It's Good For Your Health

The stress of life will harm you if you let it. Be happy, even through life's downfalls. 

Sunday, May 29, 2016

King of Harts Clothing Line By Melissa Joan Hart


It was pretty awesome to meet Melissa Joan Hart last week at Kidville. Her line King of Harts is so cute and we picked up the shirt below for the girls from her Queen of Harts girls line for the tomboys in every home. Because every little girl should be able to wear tutus and tees at the same time. Check out her line of clothing http://kingofharts.com


Thursday, May 26, 2016

Red Nose Day To End Poverty

Stop by Walgreens and pick up a red nose to support Red Nose Day!!






Wednesday, May 25, 2016

It's World Thyroid Day: Check Your Neck


Crockpot Humor

I saw this on Instagram and couldn't help but share the laugh. I love my crockpot but know a ton of people who would love it even more if they discovered a way to make wine.


Red White and Blue Cake Recipe

I saw this recipe and knew right away what I will be making this weekend for a BBQ I will be attending. The recipe is pretty simple. I will be adding food coloring to each layer instead of using red velvet cake and white chocolate. Check out this recipe posted by Delish.


Photo from Delish.com

Beach Stickers Norwalk CT

It's that time of year...beach, sun, bbqs. Don't be stuck without a beach sticker. Print yours at the Park and Recreation website: http://www.norwalkct.org/index.aspx?NID=1311

Friday, May 20, 2016

Before You...

Stages Of Sleep Humor

Sometimes It's Not About You

We have this impression that when someone is rude to us or upset to take it personal. I know hard not too. Recently a lot of people I know are having marriage problems. Health issues, job loss, stress of kids and money have been taking a toll on these relationships. It's like whoever I sit and talk with has the same issues going on.

Sometimes these people come off angry and rude and sometimes all they need is a hug. I have learned to stop taking things  personal and to teach people that sometimes when someone is rude it's not about you it's about them. 

see it a lot with my daughter. "mom she was so rude to me today or mom he didn't what to play with ME " and the next day they are friends again  well I respond maybe they are having a rough day or dealing with something you don't know about, maybe it doesn't have to do with you. 

Think about times someone snapped at you over something simple and later apologized saying they had a rough day or they were upset over something else. Sometimes when someone is upset they don't need a solution they need a hug. Try not to make it about YOU all the time. 


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