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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 01, 2022

5 Amazing Gifts You Can Surprise Your Grandparents With

By | 2022-01-30T16:07:17-05:00 January 27, 2022|Family|Comments Off on 5 Amazing Gifts You Can Surprise Your Grandparents With

Selecting amazing gifts is a real challenge. Especially if you don't pick gifts quite often for your dearest ones, there needs to be a lot of brainstorming beforehand when it comes to giving a gift to someone. Their choice, preferences, age, and a thousand other factors come to light. While we are still on this, [...]

25 01, 2022

7 Gift Ideas for Wine Lovers This Season

By | 2022-01-21T16:02:47-05:00 January 25, 2022|Shopping In-store & Online|Comments Off on 7 Gift Ideas for Wine Lovers This Season

Coming up with great gift ideas is rarely an easy task, whether we’re talking about birthday gifts for best friends, anniversary presents for partners, or Christmas presents for cousins. However, if you happen to have wine lovers in your friend circle, finding the perfect present for them couldn’t be easier – just don’t go buying [...]

20 01, 2022

Top Ways to Support Causes You Care About

By | 2022-01-15T15:06:19-05:00 January 20, 2022|Lifestyle|Comments Off on Top Ways to Support Causes You Care About

Charitable organizations rely on the good graces of socially-minded people like you in order to advance their causes. However, if you’re like many people, you may not know how to best help the organizations you care about.   Top Ways to Support Causes You Care About This post seeks to remedy this issue by offering [...]

18 01, 2022

4 Unique Ways to Buy Suitable Gifts for Your Kids

By | 2022-01-15T14:52:36-05:00 January 18, 2022|Shopping In-store & Online|Comments Off on 4 Unique Ways to Buy Suitable Gifts for Your Kids

Whether you want to purchase gifts for the holidays, a birthday, graduations, or for any other reason, you want to ensure you choose suitable gifts for your kids. However, this can be a challenging task for parents. Knowing the perfect gift is difficult because all kids are different, and even if your children don’t show [...]

13 01, 2022

5 Cable Management Tips for Podcasters

By | 2022-01-07T15:40:08-05:00 January 13, 2022|Lifestyle|Comments Off on 5 Cable Management Tips for Podcasters

Exhausting and time–consuming, detangling cables is a task everyone dreads, thereby pushing it for later. However, this continuous postponement serves no good as it only increases the entanglement of the cables even further. Imagine the plight of those working in studios if people feel drained out after sorting out only a few cables at home! [...]

11 01, 2022

5 Tips for Getting Your Pet Ready for a Party

By | 2022-01-07T15:12:13-05:00 January 11, 2022|Family|Comments Off on 5 Tips for Getting Your Pet Ready for a Party

The relationship between a human being and a pet can date back to almost 15000 years ago. From then, people were used to keeping pets, and the same is true these days also. It is an aspect to be proud of that many modern populations are becoming aware of pet love and nurturing. Most youths [...]

6 01, 2022

4 Signs That You Should Increase & Upgrade Home Security

By | 2022-01-01T14:17:47-05:00 January 6, 2022|Lifestyle|Comments Off on 4 Signs That You Should Increase & Upgrade Home Security

Your home should be a place where you can feel safe. One way to increase this sense of safety is to utilize various home security measures. Even if you already have some of these measures in place, though, there will be times when you start to notice that you don't feel as safe as you [...]

4 01, 2022

Why Kids Need To Learn Money Skills Now

By | 2022-01-01T14:19:12-05:00 January 4, 2022|Money|Comments Off on Why Kids Need To Learn Money Skills Now

It’s unfortunate the current educational system doesn’t pay much attention to teaching kids about money. Some schools may offer special courses on financial literacy, but that’s pretty much it. Kids must learn money skills in any way they can! Why Kids Need To Learn Money Skills Now We can't diminish the value of educating our [...]

30 12, 2021

Wrapping up the Year for 2021

By | 2021-12-24T15:02:50-05:00 December 30, 2021|Off Topic|Comments Off on Wrapping up the Year for 2021

Wrapping up the year is never easy, but 2021.... damn! Even with a virus running rampant, 2021 was filled with hope. People began to gather, travel, and get back to living a little bit. Wrapping up the year During 2021, I took a break for a few months focusing on my kids and creating memories [...]

28 12, 2021

Great Low Cost Places to Eat in the Michigan Area

By | 2021-12-24T15:17:12-05:00 December 28, 2021|Food|Comments Off on Great Low Cost Places to Eat in the Michigan Area

Whether you live in the area or you're just passing through, everyone has to eat at some point. Below is a list of some of the top eateries in the Michigan area for you to try no matter if you’re a traveler or a local. All of them are decently priced, so those on a [...]

23 12, 2021

Top Tips for Planning a Cross-Country Road Trip

By | 2021-12-17T17:54:54-05:00 December 23, 2021|Travel|Comments Off on Top Tips for Planning a Cross-Country Road Trip

Taking a trip across the country is about as patriotic as it gets. Deciding to take a cross-country road trip and actually going on that trip, though, are two very different things. A successful road trip requires plenty of planning so that you can stay safe and entertained along the way. Top Tips for Planning [...]

21 12, 2021

8 Signs Your Child has Strep Throat

By | 2023-02-19T13:16:45-05:00 December 21, 2021|Lifestyle|Comments Off on 8 Signs Your Child has Strep Throat

Strep throat is a bacterial infection that affects the tonsils and throat. It makes a person’s throat feel scratchy and sore. If untreated, it can lead to severe complications like rheumatic fever and kidney inflammation. While this condition is common among adults, it may be even more common among children, especially ones who are frequently [...]

16 12, 2021

How to Host the Best Game Night

By | 2021-12-11T10:44:57-05:00 December 16, 2021|Lifestyle|Comments Off on How to Host the Best Game Night

Game nights can be excellent ways to connect with family members and friends. They're especially fun during the weekend hours. If you want to start hosting fun game nights, you'll need to remember a few key tips and tricks in order to be the best game night host. How to Host the Best Game Night [...]

14 12, 2021

When Your Spouse Refuses to Get Help

By | 2021-12-11T10:30:34-05:00 December 14, 2021|Family|Comments Off on When Your Spouse Refuses to Get Help

If your spouse is clearly struggling with a mental health disorder, things might be looking tough. Things could get even tougher if your spouse refuses to seek help for their condition. Treatment options are available, but if your spouse doesn’t want to take advantage of these options then you might find yourself in a bit [...]

9 12, 2021

12 Ways You Can Achieve Financial Freedom

By | 2021-11-28T13:59:17-05:00 December 9, 2021|Money|Comments Off on 12 Ways You Can Achieve Financial Freedom

Financial freedom entails having enough savings, investments, and cash on hand to live the life you want, as well as growing a nest that will allow you to retire or pursue the career of your choice. Unfortunately, far too many people fail. They are burdened by mounting debt, financial emergencies, frivolous spending, and other issues. [...]

7 12, 2021

The Power of Music: How to Improve Your Well-Being through Music

By | 2021-12-02T17:35:03-05:00 December 7, 2021|Lifestyle|Comments Off on The Power of Music: How to Improve Your Well-Being through Music

Have you been thinking of trying your hands at music to soothe your mental health? If yes, then you have landed at the right place. Today, we are going to guide you on how you can improve your well-being through music. We can understand how the hectic daily routine has been affecting your mental health [...]

2 12, 2021

Practice Mental Healing: 6 Daily Actions

By | 2021-11-26T13:23:41-05:00 December 2, 2021|Depression & Mental Health|Comments Off on Practice Mental Healing: 6 Daily Actions

Mental health is an important topic that needs more discussion. Mental health refers to our emotional state of well-being, including how we think about ourselves and interact with others. Practice Mental Healing: 6 Daily Actions Mental health is a personal matter you shouldn't overlook. There are many daily ways to improve mental health. This blog [...]

30 11, 2021

High School Graduation Gifts for the Graduate

By | 2021-11-27T16:53:26-05:00 November 30, 2021|Shopping In-store & Online|Comments Off on High School Graduation Gifts for the Graduate

As graduation season approaches, you’ll want to start thinking of what to get the special high school graduate in your life. Whether you want to get them something that’s more stylish or practical, you’ll have no trouble finding the perfect high school graduation gifts with all the great options that are available. High School Graduation [...]

25 11, 2021

5 Best Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes

By | 2021-11-20T12:30:37-05:00 November 25, 2021|Food|Comments Off on 5 Best Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes

Italian families are over-cookers. It's what we do. When we have two guests coming over, we cook for 10. Food is our love language, and we have no idea how to prepare the proper amount of food for any kind of gathering. As a result, we end up with a ton of leftovers. Leftovers we [...]

23 11, 2021

How Fast Does Your Internet Need to Be to Stream 4K Movies?

By | 2021-12-07T17:04:51-05:00 November 23, 2021|November Sunflower Entertainment|Comments Off on How Fast Does Your Internet Need to Be to Stream 4K Movies?

There aren't many homes in the world that haven't embraced streaming 4K movies when new releases are available online, instead of sitting in horribly overpriced movie theatres when they first debut. So what kind of internet speed do you need to stream 4K without issues?

18 11, 2021

4 Ways a Kitchen Remodel Can Improve Your Home

By | 2021-11-12T19:18:54-05:00 November 18, 2021|Lifestyle|Comments Off on 4 Ways a Kitchen Remodel Can Improve Your Home

Your kitchen is the center of your home. It's the room that you use the most. Why not make it a place that you want to be? 4 Ways a Kitchen Remodel Can Improve Your Home The following are four ways a kitchen remodel can improve your home, not just make your kitchen look better. [...]

16 11, 2021

How to Tell If Your Home Needs Re-Roofing

By | 2021-11-12T19:06:09-05:00 November 16, 2021|Lifestyle|Comments Off on How to Tell If Your Home Needs Re-Roofing

Depending on what kind of roof you have, the specific region where you live, and how well you take care of it, the covering on your home should last you 15 to 20 years. If you're in the first decade of that timeframe, then you don't really need to worry about getting your home re-roofed. [...]

11 11, 2021

The Must-Knows For Throwing An Unforgettable Kids Birthday Party

By | 2021-11-05T22:02:26-04:00 November 11, 2021|Lifestyle|Comments Off on The Must-Knows For Throwing An Unforgettable Kids Birthday Party

There is nothing more exciting for a child than hosting their own birthday party. They get to invite their friends into their space, where they can entertain them with games and activities, fill them with yummy treats and give them a memorable experience to take home. Throwing an Unforgettable Kids Birthday Party What are some [...]

9 11, 2021

5 Healthy Breakfast Alternatives to Boost Metabolism

By | 2022-12-30T11:18:55-05:00 November 9, 2021|Health & Nutrition|Comments Off on 5 Healthy Breakfast Alternatives to Boost Metabolism

Having a healthy breakfast in the morning is very important. Not only does it help you have energy and be more productive; it’s also good for your metabolism! Research shows that eating the right breakfast foods can burn up to 300 calories or more. To put yourself on the path to weight loss success, choose [...]

4 11, 2021

Best Home Option: Apartments vs. Townhome vs. Single-Family Homes

By | 2021-10-30T15:38:53-04:00 November 4, 2021|Lifestyle|Comments Off on Best Home Option: Apartments vs. Townhome vs. Single-Family Homes

Should you be looking for a new place to live, you've got plenty of decisions to make. Perhaps the most important will be whether you want an apartment, townhome, or a traditional single-family home as your new address. Like anything else you are contemplating purchasing, each has its own pros and cons. There's lots to [...]

2 11, 2021

A Mindful Morning Routine for a Happy Family and Happier Self

By | 2021-10-30T15:39:32-04:00 November 2, 2021|Family|3 Comments

Families are occupied with a variety of divergent commitments. Unfortunately, it leaves us with little quality time to spend together. While my kids are in school, my husband and I have full-time day jobs that keep us glued to our workstations throughout the week. Post-work, too, our responsibilities and duties seem never-ending! Not surprisingly, a [...]

28 10, 2021

5 Things To Budget for When Considering Buying a New Car

By | 2021-10-22T17:31:15-04:00 October 28, 2021|Money|Comments Off on 5 Things To Budget for When Considering Buying a New Car

Buying a new car is something most people dream about. It's important that you carefully consider your decision before signing the papers. Specifically, you’ll want to make sure that you can afford whatever vehicle you’re looking into buying. This involves more than just looking at the sticker price. In addition to the actual price of [...]

26 10, 2021

How to Set Your Child Up for Financial Success

By | 2021-10-22T17:08:51-04:00 October 26, 2021|Money|Comments Off on How to Set Your Child Up for Financial Success

Like all parents, you desire the greatest future for your children. This does not imply that you want children to have the most fashionable clothing, the most up-to-date toys, or the trendiest electronics. Most likely, you wish to keep them safe and secure. You want to establish a foundation for them to build on for [...]

21 10, 2021

Best Eyeglass Frame Shapes for Your Face Shape

By | 2021-10-15T16:54:06-04:00 October 21, 2021|Lifestyle|Comments Off on Best Eyeglass Frame Shapes for Your Face Shape

Just like the clothes you wear, your eyeglass frames also do much to reflect your personality. They help you look as stylish as possible. When you're in the process of selecting frames, you may be giving little thought to which eyeglass frame shapes are best for your face shape. Best Eyeglass Frame Shapes for Your [...]

19 10, 2021

5 Indoor Gardening Tips for Plants

By | 2021-10-15T16:01:56-04:00 October 19, 2021|Lifestyle|Comments Off on 5 Indoor Gardening Tips for Plants

Plants and pets are always a delight to have at home. They bring so much happiness, bliss, and liveliness to a house. Houseplants add a touch of greenery to house décor. They also help cultivate a love for indoor gardening and promote it as a new hobby. Films starring plants are finding their way into [...]