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!
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 [...]

26 09, 2010

Cash Rebate Shopping Series: baby clothing savings

By |2018-01-14T12:46:13-05:00September 26, 2010|Shopping In-store & Online|1 Comment

Baby clothing savings accomplished using cash rebate websites. Always start your online shopping trips on your favorite cash rebate website for the most savings.

19 09, 2010

MommyParties MixPups Party Experience

By |2018-01-11T13:41:59-05:00September 19, 2010|Lifestyle, Reviews|3 Comments

Little Miss loves a good party! MommyParties gave us the chance to have a MixPups party experience! Sweet way to bring kids together, and off technology!

19 09, 2010

Cash Rebate Shopping Series: new baby birth announcements

By |2018-01-14T12:53:47-05:00September 19, 2010|Shopping In-store & Online|2 Comments

When you have a baby, birth announcements are mandatory these days. Don't spend a fortune! Save money and earn cash back.

11 09, 2010

Cash Rebate Shopping Series: must-have baby necessities

By |2018-01-14T12:52:24-05:00September 11, 2010|Shopping In-store & Online|Comments Off on Cash Rebate Shopping Series: must-have baby necessities

Baby necessities you can buy through cash rebate websites: diapers and formula. Both items have to be purchased, you might as well earn cash back! Learn how.

5 09, 2010

Cash Rebate Shopping Series: baby nursery

By |2018-01-14T12:49:35-05:00September 5, 2010|Shopping In-store & Online|Comments Off on Cash Rebate Shopping Series: baby nursery

Baby nursery cash rebate online shopping experience. Instead of shopping for your baby nursery items in stores, head to online stores for savings.

4 06, 2010

Lasik Eye Surgery is a serious decision requiring lots of research

By |2018-01-10T19:47:51-05:00June 4, 2010|Lifestyle, Long Island|4 Comments

this is my own story of my experience with the North Shore Eye Care on Long Island. Some may not have had a great experience like I did, some may have had a great experience with someone else. All I can say is that it was the best thing I ever did for myself

3 05, 2010

Hello my Name is Mom

By |2018-01-10T12:45:13-05:00May 3, 2010|Family|2 Comments

My name is mom. It's also mother. Sometimes, mommy (but rare these days.) Also, mooooom partnered with an exaggerated eye roll.

22 10, 2009

4 simple eating out for less tips

By |2018-01-08T13:02:02-05:00October 22, 2009|Food & Drink|Comments Off on 4 simple eating out for less tips

Eating out for less is possible for you, and your family.

26 07, 2009

Catalog Choice helps de-clutter my home

By |2018-01-08T10:46:04-05:00July 26, 2009|Lifestyle|Comments Off on Catalog Choice helps de-clutter my home

Catalog Choice helping to de-clutter your home.

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