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!
18 02, 2015

Starting a small business? You’ll need business cards

By |2017-09-24T20:36:40-04:00February 18, 2015|Featured, Money|Comments Off on Starting a small business? You’ll need business cards

You'll need business cards for your small business.

16 02, 2015

Boring Girl Beauty tips: The Feet

By |2019-12-30T15:40:31-05:00February 16, 2015|Featured, Lifestyle|Comments Off on Boring Girl Beauty tips: The Feet

Girls who enjoy a good pedicure come from all walks of life. Even those of us who are more apt to follow the boring girl beauty lifestyle want our feet to feel soft, and look pretty. Granted, in the winter it's harder to stay on top of foot maintenance, but it's something that can be [...]

14 02, 2015

7 Things I love about working from home

By |2023-01-23T13:19:51-05:00February 14, 2015|Lifestyle|6 Comments

Working from home. I do it. Lots of people work comfortably and productively from home. There are days it's pure awesome, and there are days I want to scream. 7 Things I love about remote working It's hard not to have mixed feelings on the topic, so my seven things I love about working from [...]

13 02, 2015

Getting a new office space organized

By |2016-08-30T20:32:15-04:00February 13, 2015|Reviews, Shopping In-store & Online|Comments Off on Getting a new office space organized

Are you tired of reading about the great flood of 2014? Honestly, I'm tired of writing about it. However, it's the source of a ton of great new projects happening my house. New projects bring new products. New products means SHARING my honest thoughts on the products! Everyone wins, right? Now is the time I'm [...]

11 02, 2015

Starting a small business? Start with a great logo design

By |2017-09-24T20:30:21-04:00February 11, 2015|Featured, Money|Comments Off on Starting a small business? Start with a great logo design

Small business logo design is the first step to branding properly. It's going to be with your business forever, so get it right the first time around.

10 02, 2015

Boring Girl Beauty Tips: The Nails

By |2023-08-06T13:36:06-04:00February 10, 2015|Lifestyle|Comments Off on Boring Girl Beauty Tips: The Nails

Having pretty nails is something I take great pride in even thought I'm more 'boring girl beauty' minded. I don't wear make-up, or do much to my hair, but for me, having pretty nails gives me a little something feminine that's just for me. There's something about the process of taking care of my hands [...]

4 02, 2015

Lobster Risotto made by November Sunflower with a Meal Kit

By |2025-04-13T13:47:28-04:00February 4, 2015|Food & Drink, Reviews|Comments Off on Lobster Risotto made by November Sunflower with a Meal Kit

*****PEACHDISH NO LONGER OPERATES, BUT THE CONCEPT OF HOME MEAL KITS IS ALIVE AND THRIVING WITH OTHER COMPANIES LIKE HELLOFRESH & HOMECHEF!***** Over and over, I've established November Sunflower isn't meant for the kitchen. I burn myself on the toaster oven at least once a day, and the smoke detectors go off at least once [...]

2 02, 2015

Boring Girl Beauty Tips: The Hands

By |2023-08-06T14:34:34-04:00February 2, 2015|Lifestyle|Comments Off on Boring Girl Beauty Tips: The Hands

There's nothing worse than shaking someone's hand, and their hands feel like sandpaper. It doesn't matter if you're all about boring girl beauty, or if you're a die hard beauty pro, you've got to take care of your hands! Soft, but strong hands are necessary for all women. So what are some boring girl beauty [...]

26 01, 2015

Boring Girl Beauty Tips: The Face

By |2019-12-30T15:31:43-05:00January 26, 2015|Lifestyle|Comments Off on Boring Girl Beauty Tips: The Face

  It's me. I'm a boring girl who still enjoys a lot of beauty products. Seriously, I do. Make-up might not be my thing, but I look for a lot of products that will help keep my skin looking fabulous. Since I don't wear make-up every day, I need to make sure my face looks [...]

23 01, 2015

Curves + Jenny Craig = Partners in health

By |2016-08-30T20:16:01-04:00January 23, 2015|Featured, Lifestyle|Comments Off on Curves + Jenny Craig = Partners in health

Disclosure: I was invited to taste test some of the Jenny Craig foods, along with take a little Curves workout in New York City recently. All opinions in this article are 100 percent my own. My ladies, my ladies. It's no secret how I feel about joining a gym, and eating diet food. However, a [...]

19 01, 2015

Boring Girl Beauty Tips: The Lips

By |2019-12-30T15:29:45-05:00January 19, 2015|Featured, Reviews, Shopping In-store & Online|Comments Off on Boring Girl Beauty Tips: The Lips

I'm not a girl who wears make-up. I wear it when I have to, like for my wedding day. I have nothing against it. It also doesn't mean I don't like looking good. People always assume if you don't wear make-up, you don't care about your appearance. It's not true. I like feeling beautiful just [...]

15 01, 2015

New Year New You: Super Bowl Sunday

By |2016-08-30T20:20:34-04:00January 15, 2015|Featured, Food & Drink|Comments Off on New Year New You: Super Bowl Sunday

We all know the Super Bowl is the first real "test" of your will-power after you've made your resolutions for the new year. The food comes out, and you start to sweat. The alcohol starts flowing, and you're ready to jump out the window. It's hard to say no to all the food, beer, wine [...]

13 01, 2015

Shake It Off with KidzBop 27

By |2016-08-30T20:21:20-04:00January 13, 2015|Entertainment, Reviews|Comments Off on Shake It Off with KidzBop 27

Music brings out the best in all of us. Have you seen some of the videos of people singing along to Shake It Off, and having a great time? Even if you don't like a particular singer, or musician, if they come out with a catchy song - you're going to sing it! Don't fight [...]

12 01, 2015

Spice things up for Date Night

By |2016-08-30T20:21:56-04:00January 12, 2015|Lifestyle|Comments Off on Spice things up for Date Night

Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are 100% my own. #YoursandMine #CollectiveBias   Breaking news: I'm not super great about scheduling date nights with the husband. I do believe our last "date night" was on our anniversary back in July. Before that? We went out on [...]

12 01, 2015

Boring Girl Beauty Tips: Healthier Hair for the new year

By |2016-08-30T20:22:43-04:00January 12, 2015|Featured, Lifestyle, Reviews|Comments Off on Boring Girl Beauty Tips: Healthier Hair for the new year

Being a boring girl in the beauty arena doesn't mean I'm not into great hair. It's got to be a great color, a great shine, and looking super healthy. Boring girl beauty is going to have healthier hair in 2015! I've chosen a great natural hair color option, and I'm sticking with it! Boring Girl [...]

9 01, 2015

New Year, New You: Weekend Skin Detox

By |2016-08-30T20:23:50-04:00January 9, 2015|Featured, Lifestyle|Comments Off on New Year, New You: Weekend Skin Detox

Feeling good on the inside can only help us look good on the outside. Our skin looks better when we're taking care of our insides. Eating the right foods, drinking lots of water, and sweating out anything that might be lurking around even after all the healthy changes being made, are all important for sticking [...]

7 01, 2015

Rhapsody brings Uptown Funk right to all my devices

By |2016-08-30T20:24:53-04:00January 7, 2015|Entertainment, Featured, Reviews|Comments Off on Rhapsody brings Uptown Funk right to all my devices

Music is something that gets me through each day. I listen to it while I drive, while I work, while I clean, while I drift off to sleep. I don't care if I know the words, or not. I sing along loud and proud. If I'm feeling defeated, music brings me back up from the [...]

5 01, 2015

Sky Zone Cares on Long Island

By |2016-08-30T20:27:23-04:00January 5, 2015|Family, Long Island|Comments Off on Sky Zone Cares on Long Island

Sky Zone has locations all across the country, and when it came to Long Island, I was a little hesitant to allow the kids to go. I'd heard stories about trampoline parks being dangerous, and a lot of injuries happening on a regular basis. I didn't know much about Sky Zone, and all of the [...]

31 12, 2014

Have a Happy & Healthy New Year

By |2014-12-12T11:20:50-05:00December 31, 2014|Family|Comments Off on Have a Happy & Healthy New Year

It's our final day of 2014. What are you most looking forward to in 2015? Our family looks forward to getting our basement put back together, and I'm looking forward to growing my business, a.k.a. NovemberSunflower.com. Keep it safe out there tonight, and make 2015 Happy and Healthy!

29 12, 2014

I used to be organized, now I’m lost

By |2024-01-10T20:21:03-05:00December 29, 2014|Lifestyle|Comments Off on I used to be organized, now I’m lost

I used to be organized. It was something that kept my work day flowing easily. After kids, I lost a bit of that organization. I used to be organized, now I'm lost What was the final nail in my organization coffin? The stupid flood in our home. Now's my chance to take 2015 by the [...]

24 12, 2014

Happy Holidays 2014

By |2014-12-12T09:03:50-05:00December 24, 2014|Family|Comments Off on Happy Holidays 2014

In our home, we celebrate Christmas. I know many different holidays happen all through this holiday season, but for our family it's Christmas. Our family wishes all you a Happy Holiday Season, and wishes for a magical New Year! Just as a side note, because I love to share the things that I love: Our [...]

22 12, 2014

Last minute gifts for the holidays

By |2014-12-20T10:50:09-05:00December 22, 2014|Shopping In-store & Online|Comments Off on Last minute gifts for the holidays

It's that time of year again: the days before Christmas. You're lost as to what to get as last minute gifts. Other than a bottle of wine, or a nice picture frame, there's not much you can pick up from the store last minute. Well, that's not true. You can get gift cards to local [...]

19 12, 2014

Family Friday: Struffoli for the holidays

By |2014-12-14T18:19:32-05:00December 19, 2014|Family|Comments Off on Family Friday: Struffoli for the holidays

Every year the kids look forward to one family tradition around the holidays: making Struffoli with Daddy. Yup. I know. Most of the time kids cook, and bake, with their mothers. Well, here in this house, Mama Sunflower isn't good in the kitchen! Struffoli for the holidays is a tradition I let Daddy handle. It's [...]

17 12, 2014

New Year, New You: Trying out “healthy” with subscription boxes

By |2016-08-30T20:07:22-04:00December 17, 2014|Featured, Food & Drink|Comments Off on New Year, New You: Trying out “healthy” with subscription boxes

It's time to welcome healthy into your life one month at a time with Bulu Box. Free shipping included!

16 12, 2014

Custom cases for phones and tablets

By |2016-08-30T20:08:16-04:00December 16, 2014|Reviews, Shopping In-store & Online|Comments Off on Custom cases for phones and tablets

I get attached to my electronics. I'm the last person to run out and get a new phone, or tablet, just because it's new. Getting the newest version of tech isn't high on my priority list. It's nothing against the new technology, I'm sure it's fabulous. The issue I have? Phones are getting too big, [...]

15 12, 2014

Just a few holiday gift ideas from Best Buy

By |2016-08-30T20:09:02-04:00December 15, 2014|Shopping In-store & Online|Comments Off on Just a few holiday gift ideas from Best Buy

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. Let's face the facts: men are difficult to buy for. It doesn't matter what age these "men" are, it's always difficult to buy gifts for them no matter what [...]

10 12, 2014

New Year, New You: Keeping the healthy eating resolution

By |2016-08-30T20:11:27-04:00December 10, 2014|Featured, Food & Drink|2 Comments

We all do it, we make the "I'm going to start eating healthier this year" resolution on January 1st. We tell ourselves after the celebrations are over, I'll start eating healthy on January 2nd. I swear. January 2nd comes, and you look around your house and get totally overwhelmed at the thought of having to [...]

8 12, 2014

Best Buy is where you get a Canon

By |2016-08-30T20:12:07-04:00December 8, 2014|Shopping In-store & Online|Comments Off on Best Buy is where you get a Canon

Disclaimer: The reviewer has been compensated int he form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. Let's just say I did a whole lot of hinting last year around the holidays, because everyone knows #hintingseason starts in the summer, right? It goes until the eve [...]

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