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!
5 12, 2014

Do you want to save your budget?

By |2016-08-30T20:12:57-04:00December 5, 2014|Shopping In-store & Online|Comments Off on Do you want to save your budget?

Disclosure: This post is a sponsored post for which I received monetary compensation. NovemberSunflower.com shares the things she loves, and when possible, it's nice to earn a living for doing it. As always, the opinions within this post are 100% my own! Enjoy! When you read that title, "Do you want to save your budget?" [...]

3 12, 2014

SmileBrilliant! teeth whitening journey continues

By |2016-08-30T20:13:50-04:00December 3, 2014|Reviews, Shopping In-store & Online|Comments Off on SmileBrilliant! teeth whitening journey continues

Disclosure: SmileBrilliant! provided me with the teeth whitening kit. No monetary compensation has been provided. Please use my affiliate link to order the kit if you are interested. You’ll get a discount when you use the link, with my discount code. Head to the bottom of this post for the link, and code. Thanks for [...]

27 11, 2014

Happy Thanksgiving from the Sunflowers

By |2014-11-22T13:12:37-05:00November 27, 2014|Family|Comments Off on Happy Thanksgiving from the Sunflowers

Thanksgiving. I remember when I was younger, everyone had to get all their Thanksgiving supplies before the holiday, because no stores were open on Thanksgiving. We all survived having stores closed, because we all headed out to be with loved ones. Now?  Stores are opening up earlier, and earlier on Thanksgiving Day. I'm not sure [...]

25 11, 2014

Perfect gift for the photography fan

By |2016-08-30T19:50:20-04:00November 25, 2014|Shopping In-store & Online|Comments Off on Perfect gift for the photography fan

Disclosure: I'm a fan of PicMonkey and I use it almost every day. It's my favorite yearly purchase. I decided to share PicMonkey with everyone, and I'm using an affiliate link within this blog post. An affiliate link will just provide me with a small commission when you purchase your PicMonkey using the link. It [...]

24 11, 2014

A unique holiday table

By |2016-08-30T19:51:18-04:00November 24, 2014|Food & Drink|Comments Off on A unique holiday table

Disclosure: Affiliate links are used within this post. Affiliate links are one way NovemberSunflower.com stays in business. When you shop through the links, November Sunflower earns a small commission and it does not cost you anything extra. I share what I love, and get a little something for sharing. Do you look at your table [...]

21 11, 2014

Top 2 HP Stream holiday gift ideas

By |2016-08-30T19:52:01-04:00November 21, 2014|Shopping In-store & Online|Comments Off on Top 2 HP Stream holiday gift ideas

Disclosure: This post is a sponsored post for which I received monetary compensation. The opinions are 100% my own, as always! Every time the kids and I attend a KidzVuz event in New York City, I always end up having to tell the kids "No, you can't have the brand new [insert electronic gadget here] [...]

20 11, 2014

Pencil thin OLED TV at Best Buy on my family’s holiday gift list

By |2016-08-30T19:52:44-04:00November 20, 2014|Entertainment|Comments Off on Pencil thin OLED TV at Best Buy on my family’s holiday gift list

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. When I watch a movie at home, or a television show, I want to experience the movie, or television show. I want to feel like I'm in them. The [...]

19 11, 2014

Excited for LeapFrog LeapTV

By |2016-08-30T19:53:49-04:00November 19, 2014|Entertainment, Reviews|Comments Off on Excited for LeapFrog LeapTV

Disclosure: My children received the LeapFrog LeapTV on behalf of MommyParties in order for us to write this post. No monetary compensation was provided. All opinions are 100% our own. Affiliate links are included within this post. Affiliate links are not harmful for you to use. When you click on my affiliate links and make [...]

17 11, 2014

Our favorite things Holiday Gift Guide 2014

By |2014-12-24T10:50:04-05:00November 17, 2014|Reviews, Shopping In-store & Online|Comments Off on Our favorite things Holiday Gift Guide 2014

It's finally here! I've been talking about it for months on social media. It's been a very long process to put this guide together for all of you, but it's totally worth it. The guide is beautiful, and honestly it's the best one I've done! All of the products in the guide are included in [...]

14 11, 2014

TAZO Chai Tea: chocolate or vanilla?

By |2016-08-30T19:55:18-04:00November 14, 2014|Food & Drink, Reviews|Comments Off on TAZO Chai Tea: chocolate or vanilla?

Disclosure: I received free Tazo Chai product in order to write this article on behalf of Smiley360.com. Let's just put it out there: I'm not a tea drinker. I've never loved drinking it, and honestly I do all that I can to avoid having to drink it. However, when one is given the opportunity to [...]

12 11, 2014

Replenishing gift wrapping supplies after the flood

By |2016-08-30T19:57:50-04:00November 12, 2014|Reviews, Shopping In-store & Online|Comments Off on Replenishing gift wrapping supplies after the flood

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Do not be afraid of affiliate links. These links make it possible for me to earn a small commission when all of you click on them and make a purchase. There's no extra fee for you to purchase the items. Often times, you'll also be able to use discount [...]

11 11, 2014

Holiday Gift Guide Twitter Party

By |2014-11-13T09:47:46-05:00November 11, 2014|Shopping In-store & Online|Comments Off on Holiday Gift Guide Twitter Party

Are you in the mood for a Twitter Party? Then make sure to join @novsunflower and @philzendia on November 17 at 9pm EST to talk about fabulous holiday gift ideas. Attend the party and tweet using the #BBHolidayGuide2014 hashtag in your tweet  for your chance to win prizes including a $25 Amazon Gift Card! Prize [...]

11 11, 2014

Teaching my daughter how to be her own boss

By |2017-08-03T18:25:49-04:00November 11, 2014|Family, Reviews|Comments Off on Teaching my daughter how to be her own boss

After being a working woman in the corporate world, I honestly hope my daughter never has to work for anyone, but herself. I'm going to do my best to teach my daughter how to be her own boss. It all starts at an early age! It all starts NOW. What she chooses to do after [...]

10 11, 2014

Holiday Guide shopping list: Buy It

By |2019-12-30T15:27:57-05:00November 10, 2014|Shopping In-store & Online|Comments Off on Holiday Guide shopping list: Buy It

Disclosure: The holiday guide you have linked here from includes lots of amazing products. Many of those products can be purchased through affiliate links. Affiliate links are used by NovemberSunflower.com in order to earn commission on the things I share with all of you. It does NOT increase the cost of the items you wish [...]

10 11, 2014

The Jane from MZ Wallace got me hooked

By |2016-08-30T20:00:42-04:00November 10, 2014|Reviews, Shopping In-store & Online|Comments Off on The Jane from MZ Wallace got me hooked

I'm not a big handbag nut, and I can make my pockets work well. However, the Jane bag is probably my favorite piece of my life right now. It carries my camera, iPad, and so much more.... and works as a travel companion when traveling by air.

7 11, 2014

DohVinci is the only Play-Doh allowed in this house

By |2016-08-30T20:01:28-04:00November 7, 2014|Reviews, Shopping In-store & Online|Comments Off on DohVinci is the only Play-Doh allowed in this house

DohVinci is the only type of Play-Doh allowed in my house. It's not messy, it doesn't stick in my carpet, and the kids love it. Oh, and it's super inexpensive!

6 11, 2014

VTech InnoTab MAX learning tablet

By |2016-08-30T20:02:38-04:00November 6, 2014|Reviews, Shopping In-store & Online|Comments Off on VTech InnoTab MAX learning tablet

A learning tablet with parental controls, and Kid Connect, which allows kids and parents send and receive messages between the tablet, and a smartphone! #Vtech #holidayguide #holidaygifts2014

5 11, 2014

Crayola Beadola Bead Maker

By |2016-08-30T20:03:16-04:00November 5, 2014|Reviews, Shopping In-store & Online|Comments Off on Crayola Beadola Bead Maker

There's something about designing, and creating your own jewelry. Whenever I took those tests to see what you'd be good at, it was always jewelry maker. Sometimes these types of "toys" are more fun for me, than for the kids. However, this one, the kids really enjoyed. It's nice to make something from nothing, and complete the project so you can wear it. Totally satisfying!

29 10, 2014

Discovering new things in The Boodle Box

By |2016-08-30T19:21:16-04:00October 29, 2014|Reviews, Shopping In-store & Online|Comments Off on Discovering new things in The Boodle Box

It's been established monthly subscription boxes are my newest addiction. I've got Julep hitting me every month, along with Madison Reed. My daughter has been blessed with many months of FabKids. It's just fantastic to have just a little bit of sunshine show up at my door every month. I get the least expensive subscription, [...]

22 10, 2014

Make your own washable paint with Crayola

By |2016-08-30T19:22:41-04:00October 22, 2014|Reviews, Shopping In-store & Online|Comments Off on Make your own washable paint with Crayola

Disclosure: Crayola provided November Sunflower with the new Paint Maker. The make your own washable paint is a new product for the holidays. No monetary compensation was provided for this post. Please use the links I've provided on this post. It just means because I shared with all of you, and you use my link [...]

20 10, 2014

Spin Master Spy Gear will be trouble for Little Miss

By |2016-08-30T19:25:02-04:00October 20, 2014|Reviews, Shopping In-store & Online|Comments Off on Spin Master Spy Gear will be trouble for Little Miss

Disclosure: Spin Master supplied my son with product in order for us to facilitate this post. No monetary compensation was given to NovemberSunflower.com. All opinions are 100% my own. Affiliate links may be included within this post. Oh boy. Do you ever get your son a toy, then realize AFTER you've given the toy to [...]

17 10, 2014

Creating cards with Neenah Astrobrights

By |2016-08-30T19:25:39-04:00October 17, 2014|Reviews, Shopping In-store & Online|Comments Off on Creating cards with Neenah Astrobrights

My children. I can't remember why it started, but for some reason they both took to making cards. I believe it happened because I wasn't able to get to the store to buy a birthday card for someone. In a panic, I threw paper and crayons and stickers at the kids and said "hurry, make [...]

15 10, 2014

Top Holiday Toys from TTPM Showcase

By |2016-08-30T19:30:32-04:00October 15, 2014|Shopping In-store & Online|Comments Off on Top Holiday Toys from TTPM Showcase

Disclosure: Affiliate links may be included within this post. Every year I attend the Holiday Showcase TTPM hosts in New York City. It's the best place to see, and play, with all of the amazing toys that the top toy brands have in their holiday arsenal! They want to sell toys to parents, and they [...]

13 10, 2014

My Monopoly: Click it Stick it and Play it

By |2016-08-30T19:31:54-04:00October 13, 2014|Entertainment, Reviews|Comments Off on My Monopoly: Click it Stick it and Play it

Disclosure: I received the My Monopoly game, courtesy of Hasbro. Affiliate links may be used within this post. Growing up, I loved playing Monopoly. A rainy day, or a snowy day, or even a day that was beautiful out and we were outside with no place to go - there's was nothing better than cracking [...]

10 10, 2014

Disney’s Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible , No Good, Very Bad Day

By |2017-09-30T11:20:12-04:00October 10, 2014|Entertainment, Reviews|Comments Off on Disney’s Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible , No Good, Very Bad Day

Disney adapted the children's book Alexander and the Terrible Horrible No Good Very Bad Day into a movie. It's the perfect family movie to see.

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