It’s the Holiday Season

Make Space

The Realities of Life

There’s moments, wtf moments, and you may say it’s too much but you just have to keep going. In times of stress just take a step back. Process it and accept it. 

Bad days come and go. Good ones are more frequent. 

You’re not alone. 

Holiday Lights Display in Norwalk CT

Time of year to see Holiday Displays in Norwalk. Shout out to Mark Drive, Douglas Drive, Saddle Road and Midrocks Drive. We loved your displays!!

Girls even wore their 3D glasses to look at the displays. So much fun!

Brunch With Santa at Pinstripes in Norwalk

This was terrific. The food is delicious. So much room in the restaurant and a wonderful staff.The Santa was perfect. So friendly and looked great. The kids loved it. The price is extremely reasonable. 

Just overall great and can’t wait to take them again next year. 

When It’s Meant To Happen, It Will Happen

What You Think You Become

Your thoughts become things. Truly! 

Focus on Your Happiness

When you’re happy everyone around you is happy too. Happiness is contagious. Be sure to spread it!

Our 10 Year Plan Turned Into Our 1 Year Plan

It’s always great to set goals. We did. But we originally set them for ten years from now. That’s a long time but for some reason I was ok with it. Kids would be older. We would have more time. 

Over Thanksgiving we sat down and talked. Real talk and our new plan is now a one year plan set for 2024.  

ONE!!! 

We shortened it by 9 years and I am very excited about it. 

You never know what adventures life will bring you. I am excited for ours. What are yours?

 Can’t wait to start 2023! 

iFly in Westchester- Indoor Sky Diving

I always wanted to jump out of a plane. I am not sure if at this age I would but it has always been on my bucket list.  

Not many people can say they have. My boyfriend has when he was in his early twenties. He said he liked it but wouldn’t do it again. I may have to convince him to join me if I build up the courage to. 

They say this is close to the experience except much safer. My daughter asked to go. We got it for her as a bday gift last year and kindof forgot about it. 

We took all the kids and they had a blast. You pay extra to go up really high. My two oldest did it and my boyfriend. 

You do two rounds 1 minute at a time. In between the workers do tricks. It’s incredible. 

Everyone is so nice there. My youngest got scared so they gave us a credit which means we all get to go back again.  

I love how adventurous my girls are and love we have my boyfriend and his daughter to do these adventures with. It’s a great blended family. 

If you’re in Westchester check it out 

Riley’s by the Seawall Holiday Fun Date Night

We had so much fun here the other night. I love Miracle pop up bars. I always try to attend one every year. We found this one in Stratford, CT. So many fun holiday drinks. The clams casino and chicken francese were delicious. 

The grilled chicken on the Cesar salad was really good but the salad dressing could have used more flavor. The drinks came in different fun holiday cups. You could buy a glass to take home. 

My favorite was the Hot Buttered Rum. I am not a drinker but one of these was perfect for me. Warm and cozy and delicious. 

I love date nights with my forever date. I am one lucky gal.

Shop & Stroll in Fairfield CT

Brunch with Santa at Pinestripes

Learn more here 

Christmas Sip & Shop at St. Matthew’s

Happy 1st of the Month

Turning 14

Happy 14th to my oldest. She’s amazing. Smart. Kind. Funny. She’s my best bud. I can’t wait to see all she accomplishes. I hope she never changes. I am proud to be her mom!

From My Family To Yours

Thankful is our key word today. For my girls, boyfriend, family and friends. Thankful for my new job. For life experiences. For Turkey and Pie. 

I hope you enjoy your day today!! 🧡

Happy Thanksgiving!

I hope today you share the day with those who make you laugh and fill your heart with love. 

Happy Thanksgiving!

Oh Covid….Tag We’re It

We were doing so well. We avoided Covid for years. YEARS. 

It started as headaches for my middle one. I honestly wouldn’t have even tested us until my boyfriend decided to take a test. He called me and said he wasn’t feeling well and had a fever. He spent the week with us prior to this. He hung up and called me right back and said he was positive. I was in shock. 

I tested all of us at home and sure enough we all were positive. My middle one and boyfriend had it the worse. I was just stuffy and my taste buds off. My oldest achy and tired and my youngest didn’t feel a thing. 

Later my father tested Positive and he feels like he had the flu. 

At least we are in quarantine together. 

Oh how we thought we were in the clear for so long. Luckily we all have been ok and it’s back to normal life on Wednesday. 

I am still in shock we have it but glad we tested so we didn’t spread it. Covid is a sneaky virus. It affected us differently. 

Be You

Saying Goodbye After 13 Years

My oldest daughter was 9 months old when I started working from home as a Virtual Admin. Then in 2014 I had to opportunity to open my own VA Business. Tomorrow after 13 years I close that chapter of my career as a Virtual Admin. 

I accepted a full time remote role for a Company based out of Maryland. I am super excited. I always felt like I juggled too much. I was grateful for the years with my clients but with Covid and the inconsistency of hours and work I decided I was due for a change. The unsteady works. Weekend calls. Late night emails. All

began to catch up to me. I lost my passion for it. 

I am ready for a change. A good change. A steady change. An opportunity to grow with a company.  An opportunity to be a part of a team and learn something new. 

Grateful for the people I met and supported these last 13 years and excited for what’s ahead. 

Total Lunar Eclipse Schedule Tonight

So cool! Image by Sacred Heart Discovery Planetarium https://www.shudiscovery.org/

Glow Wild Lights & Lanterns at Beardsley Zoo

This was so cool! The tickets are a great price too. We took my Mom for a birthday gift. A gift we all got to enjoy. You walk around the zoo and see awesome light displays. 

They even have a huge light tunnel and a crab that has Smokey bubbles that comes out. The weather was perfect last night for this. 

Learn more and get tickets here. 

Happy Halloween

What Type of Candy Giver Are You?

Legends of Fear in Shelton

Job well done Legends of Fear! Loved this Haunted hayride. The characters come on the tractor. Clowns with chain saws, butchers with bloody aprons, pirates, zombies, tunnels and wave like lighting around you so you think you’re surrounded by water. 

Genius! 

After we got hot cider, warm delicious mini donuts that taste like funnel cake and hung by the fire pit. 

Can’t wait to see what you do next year. 

You can still make Nov 5th date. Get tickets 
here. 

Feel Good Song: Lift Me Up

The Count Down…

Norwalk Public Library Baking Class: Pumpkin Scones

I LOVE these monthly free virtual baking classes being held by the Norwalk Public Library. They provide all the dry ingredients and recipe. Day of class you take out the refrigerated items on list and during zoom class they walk you through how to make the recipes. 

My kids have so much fun doing it and this recipe was delicious!

The Baking Chef does a great job showing us how to combine the ingredients and the host is always so

Patient and answers all the questions anyone has. 

We look forward to next months class. 

Relationship Goals

I told my boyfriend one day when he’s 60 years old and we are hosting Thanksgiving with our kids and grandkids I want him to come out and surprise me wearing this shirt. 🧡

New England Foliage

Every year I take the kids on a scenic ride to check out the Foliage. It’s my favorite time of year. We have been so lucky with how beautiful it is outside. 

This morning my girls said. See Mom we don’t need to go for a ride, we just need to walk outside. 

They are right. It’s amazing no matter where you look!

Celebrating Her Confirmation

She picked my father to be her sponsor. They are best buds. They can’t really go places together because they goof around so much. But I felt it was super sweet the relationship they have. 

I booked her celebration at Romanacci in Westport. It’s 
awesome there. They have a ton of seatings and a full menu. Of course we ordered their pizza too. It’s delicious and everyone had a great time and full bellies. 

I ordered her cake from Stop and Shop on CT Ave in Norwalk. It was delicious and gorgeous. You can’t beat the price too. 

It was an awesome family day together. 

Magic 5 Pie Halloween Party Oct 27th