About Staci Gerardi

Staci loves to write, and loves to share her "take" on everything thrown her way. Movies, entertainment, food, fashion, shopping, money, travel and family. There's nothing off limits at NovemberSunflower.com, and Staci's always telling it like it is: good, bad, and all that lies in between!
27 03, 2019

How to maintain home security during your family vacations

By |2023-12-23T14:36:13-05:00March 27, 2019|Travel|Comments Off on How to maintain home security during your family vacations

Your family vacation times can be great ways to relax. Vacations are also important for connecting with loved ones in new, exciting environments. Although these times are all about having fun and exploring new places, you might be worried about leaving your home unattended. We'll show you a few of the ways you can maintain [...]

25 03, 2019

Dressing for all occasions: 4 items every man should have in his wardrobe

By |2019-03-25T07:25:11-04:00March 25, 2019|Lifestyle|Comments Off on Dressing for all occasions: 4 items every man should have in his wardrobe

Dressing for all occasions requires four specific items for men. Find out which ones are essential for a man's wardrobe.

20 03, 2019

9 essentials to pack for your next trip

By |2023-04-16T22:24:19-04:00March 20, 2019|Travel|Comments Off on 9 essentials to pack for your next trip

  Packing for a trip can be a relatively daunting task because there's always so much one must take note of. You're not always aware of which essentials to pack. It’s not always feasible to perfectly execute all our plans and ideas in real life. Our solution: packing essentials that are comfortable and do not [...]

18 03, 2019

Travel the country as a digital nomad and seasonal worker

By |2019-03-05T18:54:22-05:00March 18, 2019|Lifestyle|Comments Off on Travel the country as a digital nomad and seasonal worker

Want to travel the country, or the world? Find a way to be digital nomad and seasonal worker and make it happen.

13 03, 2019

Educational Easter Activities for Kids

By |2019-03-05T17:34:34-05:00March 13, 2019|Lifestyle|Comments Off on Educational Easter Activities for Kids

Educational Easter activities your kids will love, but honestly, so will you.

11 03, 2019

Taking responsibility: 4 ways to support your aging parent

By |2023-10-25T12:54:17-04:00March 11, 2019|Family|Comments Off on Taking responsibility: 4 ways to support your aging parent

One day, you may end up caring for an aging parent. It happens. Many aging parents will not: be able to drive change their clothes climb the stairs do other activities that require a lot of energy As painful as it seems, we should prepare them for a comfortable stay during the last years of [...]

6 03, 2019

Eco Friendly Skin Products on a Budget

By |2026-04-21T09:53:33-04:00March 6, 2019|Lifestyle|Comments Off on Eco Friendly Skin Products on a Budget

Eco Friendly Skin Products that you can do on a budget. Who doesn't love saving money, but having great skin?!!!

27 02, 2019

Frugal style ladies spa weekend on Long Island in New York

By |2019-02-27T07:26:27-05:00February 27, 2019|Travel|1 Comment

Gal pal pampering spa weekend on Long Island in New York! Going on a girls weekend is always fun, but sometimes expensive. Try doing it a frugal way.

25 02, 2019

5 ways to have a memorable camping trip this summer

By |2023-04-20T20:41:05-04:00February 25, 2019|Travel|Comments Off on 5 ways to have a memorable camping trip this summer

The pressure to have a memorable camping trip can be overwhelming. Instead of stressing out, check out these great tips to help ease the stress.

20 02, 2019

3 struggles military families have readjusting to civilian life

By |2023-10-26T13:53:08-04:00February 20, 2019|Family|1 Comment

Military families have a different lifestyle from civilian families. It makes it a little harder readjusting to a civilian lifestyle. It can sometimes come with a few challenges for military families. Military families struggle when readjusting to civilian life The following are three common challenges military families face, and how your family can effectively overcome. Friendship Issues [...]

18 02, 2019

How to PAY CASH for your purchases & still earn credit card rewards

By |2019-02-18T08:14:06-05:00February 18, 2019|Money|3 Comments

Great tips on earning rewards with store credit cards, but still paying cash for your purchases.

13 02, 2019

Applying the KonMari Method to your storage areas

By |2023-09-07T09:26:56-04:00February 13, 2019|Lifestyle|Comments Off on Applying the KonMari Method to your storage areas

Minimalizing and decluttering is all the rage these days. Everyone's hopping on the KonMari Method. It can take a messy abode and turn it into a neat and orderly home practically overnight. Let's also mention it makes finding anything from a book to a shirt as easy as pie. Heck, it's also sure to help [...]

6 02, 2019

Hyatt Regency Rochester: an upscale hotel in ny

By |2019-04-21T08:59:00-04:00February 6, 2019|Travel|Comments Off on Hyatt Regency Rochester: an upscale hotel in ny

The Hyatt Regency Rochester is an upscale hotel in NY that provides guests with amazing service, and stunning views of the City of Rochester. Learn more.

4 02, 2019

Unique Valentine’s Day celebrations for couples and singles

By |2024-01-27T14:13:34-05:00February 4, 2019|Lifestyle|Comments Off on Unique Valentine’s Day celebrations for couples and singles

There's always unique valentine's day celebrations couples and singles can experience. There's no reason to do the same boring stuff! Read all about them.

30 01, 2019

Fix your leaky roof without flooding your finances

By |2025-03-17T19:10:19-04:00January 30, 2019|Lifestyle|Comments Off on Fix your leaky roof without flooding your finances

If your roof is leaking, you have to fix it quickly. Failing to do so could result in secondary damage to the attic, interior walls and even the foundation. Struggling with deciding on if you should repair it, or replace it? Understandable. Such a home improvement project can cost a lot of money. So, how [...]

28 01, 2019

Keeping New Year Resolutions on Valentine’s Day

By |2022-12-30T11:52:09-05:00January 28, 2019|Lifestyle|Comments Off on Keeping New Year Resolutions on Valentine’s Day

It's the Valentine's Day edition of New Year New You way of thinking! Keeping new year resolutions aren't easy. Let's be resolution keepers! Find out how.

23 01, 2019

Laid back places to eat in Rochester, New York

By |2024-01-10T20:29:02-05:00January 23, 2019|Travel|Comments Off on Laid back places to eat in Rochester, New York

Visiting the City of Rochester in New York? You'll need to eat whilst there, and I have great laid back places to eat in Rochester. Learn more today.

21 01, 2019

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

By |2019-01-17T16:10:19-05:00January 21, 2019|Off Topic|Comments Off on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Martin Luther King Jr is celebrated today. My children have off from school. Unfortunately, not much is taught in their school about his significance in history.

16 01, 2019

How to prepare teens who hate school for a career path

By |2019-01-06T11:33:12-05:00January 16, 2019|Lifestyle|Comments Off on How to prepare teens who hate school for a career path

Your teen hate school? Is it a chore getting her to attend enough so she graduates? I was a teen who hated school. There are career paths for them!

14 01, 2019

Weekend getaway near NYC for a girls trip

By |2018-12-30T19:38:11-05:00January 14, 2019|Travel|Comments Off on Weekend getaway near NYC for a girls trip

Live within driving distance to the great state of New York? Interested in a weekend getaway near NYC for your next girls trip? Learn about Rochester.

9 01, 2019

Home Sweet Home: 3 changes to make your property stand out

By |2019-01-06T11:35:11-05:00January 9, 2019|Lifestyle|Comments Off on Home Sweet Home: 3 changes to make your property stand out

Interested in improving the curb appeal of your home? Really create that home sweet home vibe? Here's 3 changes to make your property stand out.

7 01, 2019

Happy campers: how to have the best outdoor experience

By |2019-01-04T18:32:15-05:00January 7, 2019|Travel|Comments Off on Happy campers: how to have the best outdoor experience

How can you have the best outdoor experience when camping, so everyone ends up having a fantastic time and are all happy campers!

2 01, 2019

Picky eaters? How to encourage healthy eating in your kids

By |2022-12-30T11:20:17-05:00January 2, 2019|Health & Nutrition|Comments Off on Picky eaters? How to encourage healthy eating in your kids

Encourage healthy eating in your picky eaters with easy tips!

31 12, 2018

Making every minute count: 5 bucket list activities to try in 2019

By |2018-12-30T17:24:35-05:00December 31, 2018|Lifestyle|Comments Off on Making every minute count: 5 bucket list activities to try in 2019

Bucket list activities make more sense than making new years resolutions! No one keeps resolutions. Actually checking things off of a bucket list is always much more satisfying.

26 12, 2018

Dating your spouse: how to keep the romance alive (and your wallet)

By |2018-12-30T17:09:05-05:00December 26, 2018|Family|Comments Off on Dating your spouse: how to keep the romance alive (and your wallet)

It isn't easy to keep the romance alive in marriages. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to put some balm over that itch—and you don't have to empty your bank account to do it.

24 12, 2018

The link between happiness and creativity

By |2023-09-19T18:42:09-04:00December 24, 2018|Lifestyle|Comments Off on The link between happiness and creativity

What if you knew that creative expression could really make you happier? You’d do it, right? Sometimes we forget in the hustle and bustle of everyday life that we have the power to harness happiness if we just make time for it. Creativity may be the key. It's true. There's a link between happiness and [...]

19 12, 2018

Tips for deep decluttering your home

By |2024-01-10T20:07:53-05:00December 19, 2018|Lifestyle|Comments Off on Tips for deep decluttering your home

The key to better mental health? When it comes to your home it's all about deep decluttering your home.

17 12, 2018

Wear OS by Google Fossil Smartwatch from Best Buy

By |2018-12-15T13:43:34-05:00December 17, 2018|Lifestyle|Comments Off on Wear OS by Google Fossil Smartwatch from Best Buy

Wear OS by Google Fossil Gen 4 Venture HR Stainless Steel Rose Gold Smartwatch from Best Buy. Good for iPhone and Android users.

12 12, 2018

Family Vacation Planning Tips to ensure it’s the best one yet

By |2023-12-23T15:02:47-05:00December 12, 2018|Travel|Comments Off on Family Vacation Planning Tips to ensure it’s the best one yet

There are few things better in this world than a great family vacation. However, they don’t come around nearly as often as we’d like. Therefore, it’s imperative that you get the most out of your trip. Granted, a family vacation is what you make of it, nevertheless, there are a number of preparations that can [...]

10 12, 2018

My best ideas for coping with financial stress

By |2023-07-11T12:29:39-04:00December 10, 2018|Lifestyle|Comments Off on My best ideas for coping with financial stress

Best ideas for coping with financial stress.

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