Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
My wish is that no family has a need for the Children's Miracle Network Hospital, but in reality, so many do. Have you had to?
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06, 2015
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06, 2015
Disney Social Media Moms Celebration: Conference Day & Mickey’s Beach Bash
Have you ever been invited to something, and wonder "how am I supposed to concentrate on a conference while my family's enjoying Disney World without me?" It's not a regular occurrence in my daily life, so I'm fairly certain it's not a regular occurrence in most of your lives. As luck would have it, it [...]
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06, 2015
Guest Post: 3 tips for purchasing a vacation home
You've probably heard on the news how vacation home sales are reaching new heights. The economy is recovering, mortgage interest rates are low, and lenders are easing up their standards for approving loans. The National Association of Realtors had even reported that the vacation home sales increased by 10 percent from 2011 to 2012. So [...]
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06, 2015
DIY Teacher Appreciation Gift
I'll admit it to anyone who wants to know: I am not a crafter. DIY projects aren't done often in our house, unless it's a photo gift I can create online. Other than that, crafts aren't my thing.....until now! I OWNED a DIY teacher appreciation gift for my daughter's 3rd grade teacher. I'd never do [...]
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06, 2015
Disney Pixar Inside Out Movie Review
I was a little worried about Disney Pixar's Inside Out. After hearing from the producer, Jonas Rivera down at Disney Social Media Moms Celebration in May, I so wanted to fall in love with the movie. While down there, part of the experience included seeing 2/3's of the movie. After seeing it, the worry set in. I [...]
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06, 2015
Hot Beauty Trends Making Waves this Summer
Beauty is like fashion: it never stops moving. There are constantly new, and exciting, trends just begging to be included in your beauty routine. It’s fun to personalize the trends, and make them your own, so read on to discover some of the top hot beauty trends creating a stylish splash this summer. Hot Beauty Trends [...]
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06, 2015
A food box filled with awesome: HelloFresh Review
What's the worst part about cooking? You know, besides the actual cooking? For me, there's two things I hate: shopping and measuring everything out. After cooking, I canNOT stand cleaning up. However, that's a different post entirely. Mr. Sunflower hates when I enter a food store. As much as I save shopping online for everything for [...]
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06, 2015
Disney Social Media Moms Celebration: Welcome Celebration & Family Dinner at Epcot
Disney Social Media Moms Celebration, the timing of it all, was rough! Little Miss's Spring Concert fell on the same night as when I wanted to leave for our Disney Social Media Moms Celebration journey. It totally messed up my plans, but the kid worked super hard in early morning chorus, and with her Viola [...]
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06, 2015
Summer fashion accessories for the ladies
Oversized glasses, and thick plastic frames, have been dominating the market for the past few years. These trends aren't dying down anytime soon. However, there are many other fantastic fashion accessories styles on the market you should consider when purchasing new frames. Summer fashion accessories for the ladies Check out these six overlooked eyeglasses that [...]
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06, 2015
Family time can happen all year long at Tuckerton Seaport
Never underestimate the power of a family vacation you can do over a long weekend! It's not about the length of time you spend together, but the quality time spent together. Tuckerton Seaport has so many events throughout the year that'll bring smiles to kid's faces, and parent's faces, too. Heck, bring the grandparents, and [...]
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06, 2015
Shopswell Wishlist Sweepstakes
I've been super busy over at Shopswell.com. I'm excited to be shopping smarter together, because that's how November Sunflower started out so many years ago. My goal was to help people shop smarter! It's still a primary goal I have, because I'm always sharing my thoughts about EVERYTHING I buy; everything I see; and everywhere [...]
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06, 2015
Pantene Platinum Color Lock Shampoo & Conditioner pump bottles
Picture this...you're in the shower, ready to wash your hair. You grab the bottle of shampoo, turn it over and squeeze the bottle with what YOU THINK is the perfect amount of pressure to get the perfect amount of shampoo. You were wrong. Half the bottle ends up in the palm of your hand, and [...]
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06, 2015
Disney Social Media Moms Celebration: MyDisneyExperience.com
An amazing set of cast members plans much of Disney Social Media Moms Celebration. All the attendees need to do is create, or share, their MyDisneyExperience.com account. Cast Members work like crazed demons putting Disney magic into our accounts, including: hotel reservations park tickets extra perks for attendees Attendees who want to take advantage of [...]
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06, 2015
Skylanders SuperChargers: Do you wanna SuperCharge those Skylanders?
Honestly, video games are something that are still relatively new to me. My nephews play all kinds of games on their various consoles. In our house, there's still an original Wii. Nope, not the most recent WiiU. It's just the Wii. Our most up-to-date gaming system? Both kids have Nintendo 3DS handhelds. Anything we get, [...]
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06, 2015
Disney Social Media Moms Celebration: The Invite
Just when you think you're ready to chuck it all and give up, you get a Disney Social Media Moms Celebration invite. It changes your perspective for sure.
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05, 2015
7 things to love about summer
What is is about summer that brings out the best in so many people? Perhaps we just crave the sunshine, and longer daylight hours? Maybe it's just that we get to run around in flip flops, or bare feet? It could just be something simple like enjoying a bbq dinner almost every night. 7 things [...]
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05, 2015
A review of Off-Broadway Show Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man
What better way to spend a Friday evening during Fleet Week than to head into New York City to see an off-Broadway show? The city was packed, as it was also the start of Memorial Day Weekend. Weather was gorgeous, and even with tourists packing the avenues of New York City, the walk to 777 [...]
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05, 2015
Tuckerton Seaport Privateers & Pirates Family Festival on June 6th
If you're going to do a family road trip, pirates should be involved. Am I right? I thought so. We're Long Islanders, and we do a lot of activities on this Island I love so much. However, there are a few occasions where we leave the Island and head to other nearby family-friendly destinations. By [...]
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05, 2015
A couple who can survive a road trip can survive anything
Disclaimer: The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price, or for free. So, you want to get married. It's time to start your wedding registry. I've got an idea to share with you engaged couples out there. Instead of registering for plates, [...]
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05, 2015
Memorial Day 2015
Memorial Day 2015 Memorial Day has always been the weekend my parents open up their pool, and summer officially begins. As a kid I never thought of what Memorial Day truly meant to so many people. I'm hoping to help my kids embrace the day, and learn to appreciate what is so special about Memorial [...]
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05, 2015
7 simple steps for planning a BBQ Party
Summer is coming. It'll be here before you know it, and that means a whole season of BBQ Party fun! If you've never been to a BBQ party, you're missing out. If you've never thrown a BBQ party, well allow me to share 7 simple steps for planning a BBQ Party!!!! 7 simple steps for [...]
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05, 2015
HP Envy 5660 e-All-in-One Printer for easier printing
It's always lovely when printing is made easier! It's time to introduce HP Envy 5660 e-All-in-One Printer, made for easier printing from your smartphone, tablet, and of course your desktop! WiFi is a beautiful thing, but my favorite part? It's got nothing to do with the cool feature of being able to print to the HP [...]
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05, 2015
Blogger Lounge featured Glamsquad at the New York Baby Show
If you've never attended the New York Baby Show before, you're missing out. Seriously outstanding number of brands show up to share their very best-of-the-best products to parents, and parents-to-be. Never assume if you don't have a baby, you'll have nothing to check out. Plenty of vendors had goodies for kids in the single digit time [...]
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05, 2015
7 Unique Memorial Day Grilling Recipes
You'll notice a theme for my Memorial Day celebrations....booze and dessert. I bet you didn't think you could find a grilling recipe for a cocktail! Well you can. Plus, a little ice cream grilling recipe has got to peak your interest, right? Well it's all here in my 7 Unique Memorial Day Grilling Recipes list [...]
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05, 2015
Top 7 grilling recipes for weekday meals
If I could have anything in the world, I'd of course want a ton of money. Why? If I had tons of money, I could hire a personal chef. The amount of stress I would alleviate from my daily life by the simple act of having someone else cook meals for my family, and for [...]
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05, 2015
Top 5 toys from the TTPM Spring Showcase
TTPM Spring Toy Showcase had popular brand toys, of course. Lego has all kinds of Star Wars building sets. Mattel was there with lots of Frozen inspired toys. Nickelodeon was loaded up with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Dora the Explorer, SpongeBob and more. What I loved seeing were not just "the can't miss toys" like [...]
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05, 2015
Happy Mother’s Day from the sunflowers
Happy Mother's Day from the sunflowers I truly hope all of you are experiencing an amazing Mother's Day. The sunflowers, Mr. Sunflower and myself are having one of the most amazing Mother's Day weekends of all time. If you're following November Sunflower on social media, you know exactly why! Disney Social Media Moms definitely [...]
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05, 2015
StarKist Charlie has taken tuna beyond a basic sandwich
Tuna happens to be one fish I do eat. Salmon and tuna in salad form works for me, along with lobster and crab. Plus, if you fry me up some calamari, I'm good. Anything else having to do with fish, it just doesn't work for me. The smell, the texture, the taste - fish usually [...]
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05, 2015
Office supply junkie & pen lover is loving Pentel
My love for office supplies is quite strong. Just the thought of a trip to an office supply store gets me very hot and bothered. All the folders, staplers, paper clips, notebooks, date books, office chairs and the best of the best: pens. Yes, pens. I have no problem stating I'm an office supply junkie. [...]
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05, 2015
Summer Fashion accessories for the ladies
Ladies. It's finally time to get all your summer essentials. Here in New York, the weather has FINALLY risen above 30 degrees for not just one day at a time, but for MULTIPLE days in a row. It's pretty exciting stuff, and it makes me think about sunglasses; beautiful sun hats; bright, bold jewelry; and [...]