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!
1 11, 2011

The Art and Discipline of Regifting for the Holidays

By |2024-11-15T19:08:53-05:00November 1, 2011|Shopping In-store & Online|2 Comments

Who out there knows the art and discipline of regifting? With the holiday season approaching, we have to face some cold facts. There are two reasons we regift: We were given something we don’t want or need. The economy is in too terrible a shape to buy everyone gift cards. Sure, one could also argue [...]

24 10, 2011

Member’s Mark 4X Probiotic Supplement: The Report

By |2018-02-01T14:10:40-05:00October 24, 2011|Lifestyle, Reviews|2 Comments

Member's Mark is a fantastic answer to improving your digestive health. Learn more about the probiotic supplement.

12 10, 2011

I am NOT afraid. I was BORN to do this.

By |2021-03-07T14:21:55-05:00October 12, 2011|Lifestyle|6 Comments

What is your favorite quote? I have one that always gets me pumped. Check out what I say when people tell me I can't do something. Maybe it'll help you grab what's meant for you!

23 09, 2011

Review: Red’s All Natural STEAK Burrito

By |2018-01-29T11:29:41-05:00September 23, 2011|Food & Drink, Reviews|1 Comment

If you could have a meal in 6 minutes and it isn't COMPLETELY bad for you, wouldn't you try it? I did! It's all about trying to eat well, but not break your budget into a thousand little pieces! Enjoy my review of Red's All Natural Burrito. They contain no preservatives.

21 09, 2011

Review of Confessions of a Suicidal Policewoman by Thomas Fitzsimmons

By |2018-07-17T14:19:34-04:00September 21, 2011|Entertainment, Reviews|Comments Off on Review of Confessions of a Suicidal Policewoman by Thomas Fitzsimmons

Entertaining and a fun read. I totally love reading Fitzsimmons' books. He's got a great sense of humor and I'm always intrigued by NYC Policemen!

18 09, 2011

Quality Halloween costumes for kids and adults

By |2018-01-27T13:42:46-05:00September 18, 2011|Reviews, Shopping In-store & Online|1 Comment

Halloween costumes - yup, it's starting already with my fabulous review of our Orange Butterfly! It's a high quality Halloween costume for kids.

1 09, 2011

Book Review: Confessions of a Catholic Cop

By |2018-01-29T10:57:46-05:00September 1, 2011|Entertainment, Reviews|1 Comment

Ever wonder how a cop with the NYPD might write? Really? Who thinks of a cop wanting to write and if he did, what the heck would he want to write about? Well, now's your chance to find out! Really decent book, great one to download and enjoy after a long day!

9 07, 2011

The Dinosaur Place is perfect for kids under the age of 10

By |2023-08-21T09:06:16-04:00July 9, 2011|Travel|Comments Off on The Dinosaur Place is perfect for kids under the age of 10

After the Cross Sound Ferry ride, hitting Ocean Beach Park and staying over at Groton Inn & Suites, our final adventure for the Family Fun Mystic weekend in review was........The Dinosaur Place. Perfect for kids under the age of 10: The Dinosaur Place There's so much to do indoors and outdoors at The Dinosaur Place. [...]

7 07, 2011

Review: Family Fun Mystic – Ocean Beach Park

By |2023-08-21T09:09:56-04:00July 7, 2011|Travel|1 Comment

Ocean Beach Park is a fantastic idea for a full day of fun in the sun. Bring your own food, drinks and spend the day having a ton of fun!

6 07, 2011

Cross Sound Ferry: Easiest Way to Start Your Mystic vacation

By |2023-08-21T09:08:22-04:00July 6, 2011|Travel|2 Comments

How do you get to Connecticut? The Cross Sound Ferry out of Orient Point!

2 06, 2011

Book Review: Sandy Alemian’s What was GOD THINKING?!

By |2018-01-18T15:07:29-05:00June 2, 2011|Entertainment, Reviews|Comments Off on Book Review: Sandy Alemian’s What was GOD THINKING?!

Want to truly find love? I'd read this book. Sandy Alemian's offering answers in her book What was God Thinking?!

24 03, 2011

Frugal Style: Weekend Family Vacation

By |2023-12-26T16:47:59-05:00March 24, 2011|Travel|Comments Off on Frugal Style: Weekend Family Vacation

Once I had kids, most of my traveling ceased so I fell off on knowing what was out there. However, when looking for some deals for a few gifts, I stumbled across an interesting Eversave "save", (Eversave isn't around anymore). It was a deeply discounted vacation package. WHAT?! Yep. So, I decided to plan something [...]

9 03, 2011

Florida’s Natural OJ uses Florida grown oranges

By |2018-01-17T16:31:04-05:00March 9, 2011|Food & Drink, Reviews|Comments Off on Florida’s Natural OJ uses Florida grown oranges

Did you know Tropicana and Simply Orange sometimes import their juice? Meanwhile, Florida growers own Florida's Natural & only use florida grown oranges.

22 02, 2011

How to save on insurance costs from guest writer Bailey Harris

By |2019-01-23T13:21:40-05:00February 22, 2011|Lifestyle|6 Comments

Great tips on how to save on insurance costs.

6 02, 2011

Frugal Meals: my Perdue Oven Stuffer Chicken

By |2018-01-16T17:29:04-05:00February 6, 2011|Food & Drink|2 Comments

Chicken dinners and lunch from a NOVICE cook who really, honestly, HATES being in the kitchen longer than it takes to punch buttons on the microwave, or fill a pot with water for macaroni. Saved a lot of money, didn't take a lot of time and it was healthy! If I can do it, ANYONE can!

13 01, 2011

Bari Koral’s Rock and Roll Garden CD Review

By |2018-01-16T13:40:11-05:00January 13, 2011|Entertainment, Reviews|17 Comments

Bari Koral family rock band Rock and Roll Garden CD Review. Hugely popular kid music singer/band Bari Koral has a new CD out. Great for families! See what we thought of it.

6 01, 2011

Parenting Help: Stop Reacting and Start Responding™ eBook

By |2023-10-01T18:08:06-04:00January 6, 2011|Family, Reviews|6 Comments

Discipline is not what I signed up for when I had kids. It didn't occur to me these children need a patient mother to guide them, and enforce rules. Patience? I have none. When I don't get enough sleep, or eat, I snap and my temper flares. I resort to yelling, and not listening to [...]

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