Summer road trip packing can be tricky. Road tripping with kids…that’s even more tricky when you finally start to pack for a road trip. I’m sharing summer road trip packing necessities when you travel with kids. You can never be too prepared when kids are involved! Summer road trip packing necessities when you travel with [...]
Fat removal without surgery achieved by freezing fat cells. I know what you're thinking, she has lost her mind. First she went and heated up her fat cells, so they'd shrink, without surgery. Now she's freezing them off? What's gotten into November Sunflower? Well, I'll tell you. I turned 40 in April, and I'm tired [...]
Summers are long, and hot. There's going to come a point where you can't head to the beach again, and the kids are bored with everything. When it's a hot day, and you want to experience some fun without a huge cost, think about going to some museums for free. Long Island has some wickedly [...]
Watch Verizon Fios online while traveling with your smartphone, or tablet. Heck, you can even watch with your laptop, too! If you've got internet access, you can watch your beloved Verizon Fios anywhere. Right now, I'm focusing on the awesome Verizon Fios Mobile App for iOS, and Android gadgets! I've got both, so I've got [...]
Free outdoor music is a huge benefit to living on Long Island. We're lucky enough to enjoy amazing concerts with our families, and our friends, and we don't have to worry about paying a dime for it. It's probably rolled on up in our taxes, which we pay so dearly for, but hey, let's not [...]
Free outdoor movies are my favorite evening activity during the summers on Long Island. There's just something about watching movies up on a big screen, while being outside. It reminds me of when we use to have drive-ins on Long Island. Did anyone use to go to those? Our family would load up our dad's [...]
Summers on Long Island can be brutally hot, but living so close to fun, free things make the heat a little easier to swallow. Free Summer Sundays at Brookhaven National Labs is perfect for the ENTIRE family to enjoy! If you don't take advantage of what's free on Long Island all through the Summer, you're [...]
With the weather beginning to warm up, now is the perfect time to start planning your family's summer adventures. Even if you only have a few days off, you can still plan an amazing trip your loved ones will remember for the rest of their lives. If you aren't interested in theme parks, and other [...]
Motherhood is a full-time commitment. Obtaining an education is also a full-time commitment. One of the most challenging things to do is balance motherhood and college. Oh, and to balance college and home life, too! Even though it may feel like a major juggling act, it is possible to balance the two. As long as [...]
Ever walk into the home of a relative you haven't seen in a while? Perhaps you haven't seen their entire home while visiting? A hoarding problem just might surprise you. It could be an issue with an inability to get rid of clothing, blankets, and other items. Or the issue could be as severe as keeping [...]
Infertility is like a dull ache in the pit of your stomach. A constant sensation of dread, knowing that no matter what you do, it never seems to make a difference. Always wondering about a pregnancy after diagnosis. Double or nothing: an infertile woman's tale of pregnancy after diagnosis Nine failed rounds of IVF proved [...]
People know Memorial Day celebrations include BBQs, outdoor parties, lots of burgers and beer. However, Memorial Day is much more than these celebrations, and there are different ways you can honor soldiers on Memorial Day. It won't take away from time with your family, and friends, but it will pay respect to those who gave [...]
I'm not ashamed of my desire to look young. I've grown up being mistaken for being at least 15 years younger than my current age. It's something I loved once I hit 25 years of age, and I've embraced it tighter and tighter as the years creep up on me. Do I still look 15 [...]
Depression presents itself as anger in many of us Depression presents itself as anger in many of us living with depression. If you're close enough to one of us dealing with depression, don't get butt hurt over it. We're just as confused as you are when we rage against the machine. Depression presents itself as anger [...]
Experience revolutionary speed, just like little old me does, with Verizon Fios! It's insane to think about having download speeds of 940 Mbps and uploads of 880 Mbps. However, it's reality for those in the right area on Verizon Fios. Plus, it's not breaking any budgets out there. Oh yeah, the price is definitely right [...]
Personalized engraved JORD Watch for Dad? Why haven't I thought of this sooner? I had no idea wood watches existed, and that they could be personalized, that's why! I think wood watch, I think cheesy looking. Well, I used to. JORD Watches couldn't be further from cheesy. You'd never know many of them are made [...]
Top 5 Memorial Day adult beverages to make any backyard event spectacular. Yes, burgers and beers are mandatory, but it doesn't mean you can't class it up with some cocktails for all those sophisticated peoples in attendance! Top 5 Memorial Day adult beverages, also known as cocktails Slushy Margarita Shots Every party, no matter what [...]
London is a breathtaking vacation destination. It's consistently taken the title of the most famous and popular city on the planet. The city and its metropolis had a total of 16.8 million overseas visitors in 2015. There were more than 27.4 million nights spent there. It’s an amazing city with great history, rich culture, wonderful [...]
Disney MagicBand gets a much needed update in 2017. MagicBands is still only available at Walt Disney World in Orlando, and after the first generation of bands, it's nice to see the update done this year. What were once super uncomfortable to wear all day, are now more flexible on your wrist, but that's just [...]
Nothing against the awesome Margaritas out there, but sometimes you just need to go beyond the margarita and explore new Cinco de Mayo cocktail recipes! Branch out for the big day, and since it falls on a Friday this year, it'll probably extend throughout the weekend, right? Spice it up, and really go all out [...]
Gifts Moms will love. If she doesn't, too bad, these are all customized! We all know we try every year to get the perfect gift for our mother, and more often than not, from the look on her face, you fail. It is what it is. This year, she'll have to love something from this [...]
Reducing stomach cellulite with THERMIsmooth® body has been an interesting process, that's for sure. I'm six treatments into my eight scheduled treatments, and I'm enjoying the treatments themselves. I get 40 minutes of a warm, belly massage. I relax, chat with Nurse Lauren, and don't touch my phone, so my work each Monday isn't nagging [...]
Comfort in the panic, depression and anxiety. The goal each day as I live with depression, is to "get better." However, sometimes, there's comfort in the panic, depression and anxiety. It's what I know. I retreat back into it, because I need to, in order to get through certain things. Sounds bizarre, I know. Trust [...]
Family tiny homes: what are they and why are they interesting for families? When starting a family, most people think of moving into a big space. Family tiny homes, on the contrary, are becoming as popular as when apartments first appeared on the market. They are erasing the concept of big rooms, and interior walls. [...]
Many people look forward to taking a vacation, and having fun in a new setting, while spending time on a trip. Although traveling the world can prove to be exciting, several accidents can occur if certain precautions are not taken. When you want to stay safe and avoid accidents, there are a few important tips [...]
Verizon Fios Prepaid provides a new way to experience Fios internet, TV and phone! I know, I know. Keep the excitement to a low roar over there. You don't want to scare the neighbors. Verizon Fios Prepaid provides a new way to experience Fios internet, TV and phone One of the things I love most [...]
Disney Social Media Moms Celebration is an invite only event, but you still have to pay a conference fee. It’s not FREE, but it is discounted. It’s an invitation many of those in my industry would love to receive, but Disney can’t invite everyone. Our family has been lucky enough to be invited three years [...]
Disney Social Media Moms Celebration is an invite only event, but you still have to pay a conference fee. It’s not FREE, but it is discounted. It’s an invitation many of those in my industry would love to receive, but Disney can’t invite everyone. Our family has been lucky enough to be invited three years [...]
Intense Pulsed Light, also referred to as IPL, Laser working on what I call my brown spots from hell. The medical term? I believe it's skin pigmentation problem thanks to good old sun damage. Whatever one calls them, they suck, and I've been self conscious of them for over ten years. I've spent, if I [...]
Printable spring cleaning checklists to help get your home spring ready. Yes, I created these last year, and shared them right here on November Sunflower. These printable checklists were so popular last year, I had to share them again! It's important to keep things fresh and new, yes. However, sometimes you have to recycle some [...]
