Make The Changes

I always loved this about myself. The ability, desire and want to seek within with every situation and say how did I play a role in this and how can I change going forward. 

Why?

Because it helps you grow as a person. The problem is a lot of people seek to repair others. If he or she did this then… He or she has to change in order for things to be better…

And yes there is truth in that but we all know we can’t change anyone but ourselves. 

End the nonsense and try seek peace within. Acknowledge your role in situations and be sure to accept your faults. Own your truths. 

Haunted Maze at Sono Mall Norwalk

I can’t wait to check this out tomorrow night. My daughter is a character in it. Located at the Sono Mall. It’s suppose to be super freaky. Get tickets here 

Seek Inner Peace First

Pumpkin Painting Next Weekend

Tuesday Vibes

Happy Tuesday! 

Last Family Vaca of 2022…Florida

What a great trip!

His family rented a house in Orlando for a week and we flew out with the kids. Gorgeous weather and an amazing house. 

6 bedrooms with 4 baths. A pool, hot tub and game room. 

We didn’t want to leave. After all the trips we have been on this was top on our list. Kids woke up and swam as we made breakfast. We then hung out and went to the resort pool. One day we did Universal Studios since we have been to the other parks before so we wanted to try something new. Was so relaxing and a great end of year vacation. 

The best part of all…. My boyfriend agreed to wear matching shirts with us. Something he said he would

never do. 

Wolfpit Pumpkin Festival Norwalk CT

Be Happy

How Do You Measure Success

The Great Pumpkin Festival in Stratford CT

Did I Miss National Boyfriend’s Day

I really wonder who comes up with these holidays. I actually missed it. It was yesterday but had to post this because I do love this man a lot. 

I love him for different reason than I ever loved anyone. He’s real. Like I can say anything to him. Anything at all. I don’t have to tip toe around an issue or watch what I say or do. I literally can say anything at any moment and he listens. 

Listening. Validating. 

Isn’t that what we all want. Someone who listens to us. Now he doesn’t always agree with me. BUT he acknowledges when I feel a certain way or when I have a need that’s not being met or when I am upset. 

So with that I honor this made up holiday because he’s been my boyfriend for almost 2 1/2 years and he loves all me and accepts all of me. That isn’t easy to find. 

Off The Grid in Stephentown NY

We took the kids here a couple weeks ago. Camping off the grid in a Yurt. No electronics, running water or electricity. 

They washed dishes in a river and used an outhouse. We cooked on burners outside and inside on a wood stove. 

They whittled and played cards by candlelight. 

Was a super fun experience and they actually loved it. We found it through hipcamp.com. 

Life off the grid was a great experience! 

Fall Festival in Wolcott CT Oct 15th

Milford Restaurant Week Starts Today

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Feel Good Song: Stand By Me

Oktoberfest in Stamford This Weekend

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Beer Garden Fall Fest in Norwalk

Fall is coming! 

Change The Way You Think

How’s Your Water Temperature?

Sunday Reminder

Monday Motivation

Time To Do Chores

We started this a while ago and stopped and just started again. The rules sort of changed. The kids now get their allowance “they say pay check” on Friday and it can’t be more than $10 a week. I used to put a value on each chore but had to add a max amount. So now they have to do 4-5 chores a week to earn their full $10. 

The chores have to be reasonable. 

They pick it out of container and that’s what they have to do. 

Setup breakfast

Clean up breakfast- put away food and dishes in sink clear off table 

Setup lunch

Clean up lunch-put away food and dishes in sink clear off table 

Setup dinner

Clean up dinner-put away food and dishes in sink clear off table 

Sweep

Take out recycle 

Clean playroom

Clean living room 

Fill water bottles night before school 

Help mom clean out fridge

You can’t add stuff they SHOULD be doing. Like making their bed or putting their clothes away. That’s something they have to do. 

Yesterday they took their paycheck in their wallets to 5 Below and got to spend it. They didn’t spend it all. They then scanned their items and had to enter the cash. They were really cute about it. 

What chores would you add?

San Gennaro Festival in Danbury CT

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Be You!

Ambler Farm Sunflower Field in Wilton CT

We go every year. Around this time the sunflowers are in full bloom and it’s my favorite. I always make the kids go and after they thank me. 

It’s really gorgeous. Hundreds of sunflowers in a field. 

The farm is open to the public. It’s so clean and peaceful. 

I love it and make sure to go every August to enjoy the view. 

Fairs in Connecticut... My Favorite Time of Year

What Mother’s Will Do For Their Children

My girls haven’t had it easy. I must admit. But my job and any parent’s job is to make sure they are happy, healthy and safe. 

I must say as they grow and I have more and more parenting time with them I am proud of who they are becoming. Be good to your kids. It’s so easy yet so many parents forget that and are selfish. Loving a child is easy. 

Tax Free Week in Connecticut August 21-27

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Are You Feeling My Vibe? Don’t Stress

Slice of Saugatuck September 10th 2022

This is a GREAT event! So fun and great food. The price is great too!!

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Pickleballers…The Great Game of Pickleball

I love tennis but this is much easier to do. I always have a hard time finding people to play tennis with since it’s more intense. I love any type of sport like this; Badminton, Ping Pong, Tennis, Racquet ball and now Pickleball. 

I ordered this figuring I would have more luck with the kids. 

We love it. It’s fun and easy and gets us moving outside together. 

I must admit I got an awesome deal on Amazon for four racquets here

Today’s Vibe: Love Yourself

Food For Stronger Bones

It’s Great To Be 8….

She’s so spunky and stylish. She hates the word no but yet she is the most emotionally intelligent child I ever met. 

She doesn’t deal with BS. She’s straight forward. What you see is what you get. She loves fashion and can easily take care of herself. She’s very independent. 

8 going on 13. 

She’s my youngest and really keeps me on my toes. I always wonder what she will be when she grows up. Whatever she chooses I know she will be amazing at it because she puts pride into the things she’s does and definitely puts up a fight for the things she wants. 

Cheers to being 8! 

Crumbl Cookies In Fairfield CT

The first time I ever heard of these or tried them was this summer in Myrtle Beach. I was so excited to hear they came close by. 

They just opened in Fairfield CT. 

They are delicious and fun and huge so be sure to share them. Fun flavors and cute place. 

Learn more here https://crumblcookies.com/ctfairfield

Broadway In Mathews Park Norwalk

Norwalk students get a discount for 12 and under with coupon code NPS

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