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!
4 06, 2012

Celebrating my daughter’s success with S’mores

By |2018-03-07T18:44:07-05:00June 4, 2012|Family|Comments Off on Celebrating my daughter’s success with S’mores

It's almost summer, we're celebrating life's moments with a little HERSHEY'S CAMP BONDFIRE S'mores action! Dance recital celebrations are better with chocolate & marshmallows.

15 05, 2012

Affordable + Healthy: the five wonder foods with guest writer Holly

By |2023-09-22T18:01:16-04:00May 15, 2012|Health & Nutrition|Comments Off on Affordable + Healthy: the five wonder foods with guest writer Holly

If you’re on a tight grocery budget, you know the importance of getting the highest value for your food dollar. It's often thought there aren't affordable healthy foods out there. So it often feels impossible to fill your basket with foods that are versatile, delicious, nutritious and affordable. Five affordable healthy foods However, there are [...]

6 05, 2012

Can we do my nails Mommy? You #ExpressYourself, I Want to!

By |2018-03-04T18:44:58-05:00May 6, 2012|Lifestyle, Reviews|10 Comments

Elmer's Painters Pain Markers - I found a whole new way to use Painters Paint Markers, and my daughter couldn't be happier!!! If you think they're just for crafters, you'd be 100 percent wrong. Find out what I mean.

2 05, 2012

No one wants a trash street: Reduce, Re-use, Recycle

By |2023-10-18T20:20:15-04:00May 2, 2012|Entertainment, Reviews|Comments Off on No one wants a trash street: Reduce, Re-use, Recycle

  My daughter takes the bus home once a week. She begged me to have the "bus experience" whilst in Kindergarten. I relented and said yes. Each Wednesday afternoon Little Miss rides the bus home from school. She loves it, the bus driver is fantastic, and it's been a good experience for both of us. [...]

14 04, 2012

Snacking in our house has changed DRAMATICALLY

By |2018-03-03T14:26:20-05:00April 14, 2012|Food & Drink, Reviews|4 Comments

If I had only known I'd been poisoning all of us.......I could just CRY myself silly. Perfect book for our family, it's a great gift for anyone with kids, or might be having kids SOON. Hint: Baby Shower gift that's unique and HELPFUL. Forget the stupid wipe warmer!

27 03, 2012

What I Learned about nutrition at…..McDonald’s? HUH?

By |2018-03-02T10:56:32-05:00March 27, 2012|Food & Drink|Comments Off on What I Learned about nutrition at…..McDonald’s? HUH?

Nutrition is not the first word that comes to mind when I walk into McDonald's. Well, at least that's how I used to think.....now, after listening to Tanya Zuckerbrot nutrition talk at McDonald's, I've changed my mind.

27 03, 2012

Review: Nature’s Sleep Slippers

By |2018-03-01T17:18:11-05:00March 27, 2012|Lifestyle, Reviews|Comments Off on Review: Nature’s Sleep Slippers

What I think of the Nature's Sleep Slippers in Mocha. Simple answer: enjoyable slippers, but could be a bit less money. Learn more of the good, and not so good!

17 03, 2012

SodaStream® Fountain Jet machine starter kit

By |2018-03-01T09:07:40-05:00March 17, 2012|Food & Drink, Reviews|Comments Off on SodaStream® Fountain Jet machine starter kit

Ever wish you could make your own soda at home? Never open a bottle and have it go flat, wasting money? Come read about what I thought of the SodaStream Fountain Jet machine.

10 03, 2012

Debt doesn’t always happen when using Credit Cards

By |2023-09-24T13:39:57-04:00March 10, 2012|Money|Comments Off on Debt doesn’t always happen when using Credit Cards

I'm going to write something that many people will say is CRAZY. Get ready. It's a big, bad secret: credit cards ARE NOT EVIL. Stop cutting credit cards up. They aren't the enemy. WHOA. That felt good. It's an amazing weight off of my shoulders! It fires me up when people tell others the only [...]

8 03, 2012

Women’s Money Week: budgeting your time, save your paycheck

By |2018-02-22T11:04:56-05:00March 8, 2012|Money|1 Comment

Budgets are a nightmare at our house, until we get to the gift giving column. That's got a BIG ZERO in it, even though we still give gifts throughout the year. How is that possible? Head inside and read all about it!

5 03, 2012

Book Review: The Barefoot Executive

By |2018-02-19T12:24:02-05:00March 5, 2012|Reviews, Shopping In-store & Online|Comments Off on Book Review: The Barefoot Executive

The ultimate guide for being your own boss and achieving financial freedom. She's made me understand that I truly am an expert, because everyone is an expert and unique in their own way. SO MAKE MONEY with your skills! An A-HA moment for sure. This book was filled with them, plus REAL practices to get your ideas from just being in your head, to making you real money!

20 02, 2012

Strictly Gluten Free on Long Island

By |2018-02-14T16:06:04-05:00February 20, 2012|Food & Drink, Long Island|Comments Off on Strictly Gluten Free on Long Island

If you're looking to find a store on Long Island, owned and operated by a local Long Islander, who truly believes in customer service, you're in luck. Whether you have Celiac Disease, or are removing Gluten from your diet for health reasons, Strictly Gluten Free in East Northport is THE STORE to hit.

15 02, 2012

Simple and quick ways to earn cash using Cash Crate

By |2018-02-14T15:36:06-05:00February 15, 2012|Money|1 Comment

How do I earn cash? One of the ways is with Cash Crate. I'm sharing simple ways of earning cash on the internet! Learn simple ways you can quickly and easily earn cash using Cash Crate.

25 01, 2012

Review: Bari Koral family rock band’s “Anna and The Cupcakes” CD

By |2018-02-12T16:09:27-05:00January 25, 2012|Entertainment, Reviews|6 Comments

Family Rock Bands Review: Bari Koral's Anna and the Cupcakes. Perfect CD for families to jam out to in the car, or at home. Great beats; wholesome lyrics; and, a true family rock band feel.

8 01, 2012

Review: Applebee’s UNDER 550 Calorie Menu

By |2018-02-13T13:39:51-05:00January 8, 2012|Food & Drink, Reviews|Comments Off on Review: Applebee’s UNDER 550 Calorie Menu

Meals under 550 calories have sprouted up at Applebee's Restaurants. You would never know they were 550 calories or less.

1 11, 2011

Achieving the family photo with a few tips from Shutterfly.com

By |2018-02-03T15:42:57-05:00November 1, 2011|Shopping In-store & Online|1 Comment

Family Photo Days are happening all over the country. Join Shutterfly.com and take your best family photos ever!

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