11 07, 2015

7 reasons a schedule doesn’t work when traveling with kids

By |2018-04-22T13:13:51-04:00July 11, 2015|Travel|Comments Off on 7 reasons a schedule doesn’t work when traveling with kids

I have to admit, my kids are pretty good to travel with. We've done long car rides, and plane rides, even some train rides. Traveling with kids can be hard!

29 06, 2015

Disney Social Media Moms Celebration: Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

By |2017-08-30T09:35:26-04:00June 29, 2015|Travel|Comments Off on Disney Social Media Moms Celebration: Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

November Sunflower, and the Sunflower Family, aren't what you'd call luxury travelers. We're more of a "budget-friendly" family in life, as well as whilst vacationing. Hell, we rarely get to vacation, let alone vacation in a high-end resort like Disney's Yacht Club Resort. Don't get me wrong, we're classy animals, for sure. I say excuse [...]

22 06, 2015

Disney Social Media Moms Celebration: Conference Day & Mickey’s Beach Bash

By |2017-09-10T14:12:03-04:00June 22, 2015|Travel|3 Comments

Have you ever been invited to something, and wonder "how am I supposed to concentrate on a conference while my family's enjoying Disney World without me?" It's not a regular occurrence in my daily life, so I'm fairly certain it's not a regular occurrence in most of your lives. As luck would have it, it [...]

21 06, 2015

Guest Post: 3 tips for purchasing a vacation home

By |2023-12-26T16:38:03-05:00June 21, 2015|Travel|Comments Off on Guest Post: 3 tips for purchasing a vacation home

You've probably heard on the news how vacation home sales are reaching new heights. The economy is recovering, mortgage interest rates are low, and lenders are easing up their standards for approving loans. The National Association of Realtors had even reported that the vacation home sales increased by 10 percent from 2011 to 2012. So [...]

20 06, 2015

DIY Teacher Appreciation Gift

By |2015-06-20T20:01:13-04:00June 20, 2015|Featured, Lifestyle|Comments Off on DIY Teacher Appreciation Gift

I'll admit it to anyone who wants to know: I am not a crafter. DIY projects aren't done often in our house, unless it's a photo gift I can create online. Other than that, crafts aren't my thing.....until now! I OWNED a DIY teacher appreciation gift for my daughter's 3rd grade teacher. I'd never do [...]

19 06, 2015

Disney Pixar Inside Out Movie Review

By |2016-08-30T21:35:50-04:00June 19, 2015|Entertainment, Featured|Comments Off on Disney Pixar Inside Out Movie Review

I was a little worried about Disney Pixar's Inside Out. After hearing from the producer, Jonas Rivera down at Disney Social Media Moms Celebration in May, I so wanted to fall in love with the movie. While down there, part of the experience included seeing 2/3's of the movie. After seeing it, the worry set in. I [...]

19 06, 2015

Hot Beauty Trends Making Waves this Summer

By |2020-08-15T22:34:13-04:00June 19, 2015|Lifestyle|Comments Off on Hot Beauty Trends Making Waves this Summer

Beauty is like fashion: it never stops moving. There are constantly new, and exciting, trends just begging to be included in your beauty routine. It’s fun to personalize the trends, and make them your own, so read on to discover some of the top hot beauty trends creating a stylish splash this summer. Hot Beauty Trends [...]

17 06, 2015

A food box filled with awesome: HelloFresh Review

By |2017-12-22T12:24:07-05:00June 17, 2015|Food & Drink, Reviews|1 Comment

What's the worst part about cooking? You know, besides the actual cooking? For me, there's two things I hate: shopping and measuring everything out. After cooking, I canNOT stand cleaning up. However, that's a different post entirely. Mr. Sunflower hates when I enter a food store. As much as I save shopping online for everything for [...]

15 06, 2015

Disney Social Media Moms Celebration: Welcome Celebration & Family Dinner at Epcot

By |2017-09-10T14:50:11-04:00June 15, 2015|Travel|Comments Off on Disney Social Media Moms Celebration: Welcome Celebration & Family Dinner at Epcot

Disney Social Media Moms Celebration, the timing of it all, was rough! Little Miss's Spring Concert fell on the same night as when I wanted to leave for our Disney Social Media Moms Celebration journey. It totally messed up my plans, but the kid worked super hard in early morning chorus, and with her Viola [...]

12 06, 2015

Summer fashion accessories for the ladies

By |2026-04-30T21:15:42-04:00June 12, 2015|Lifestyle|2 Comments

Oversized glasses, and thick plastic frames, have been dominating the market for the past few years. These trends aren't dying down anytime soon. However, there are many other fantastic fashion accessories styles on the market you should consider when purchasing new frames.  Summer fashion accessories for the ladies Check out these six overlooked eyeglasses that [...]

11 06, 2015

Family time can happen all year long at Tuckerton Seaport

By |2016-08-30T21:39:52-04:00June 11, 2015|Featured, Travel|Comments Off on Family time can happen all year long at Tuckerton Seaport

Never underestimate the power of a family vacation you can do over a long weekend! It's not about the length of time you spend together, but the quality time spent together. Tuckerton Seaport has so many events throughout the year that'll bring smiles to kid's faces, and parent's faces, too. Heck, bring the grandparents, and [...]

10 06, 2015

Shopswell Wishlist Sweepstakes

By |2016-08-30T21:40:52-04:00June 10, 2015|Featured, Shopping In-store & Online|Comments Off on Shopswell Wishlist Sweepstakes

I've been super busy over at Shopswell.com. I'm excited to be shopping smarter together, because that's how November Sunflower started out so many years ago. My goal was to help people shop smarter! It's still a primary goal I have, because I'm always sharing my thoughts about EVERYTHING I buy; everything I see; and everywhere [...]

9 06, 2015

Pantene Platinum Color Lock Shampoo & Conditioner pump bottles

By |2016-08-30T21:41:44-04:00June 9, 2015|Featured, Reviews, Shopping In-store & Online|Comments Off on Pantene Platinum Color Lock Shampoo & Conditioner pump bottles

Picture this...you're in the shower, ready to wash your hair. You grab the bottle of shampoo, turn it over and squeeze the bottle with what YOU THINK is the perfect amount of pressure to get the perfect amount of shampoo. You were wrong. Half the bottle ends up in the palm of your hand, and [...]

8 06, 2015

Disney Social Media Moms Celebration: MyDisneyExperience.com

By |2017-09-11T10:49:09-04:00June 8, 2015|Travel|Comments Off on Disney Social Media Moms Celebration: MyDisneyExperience.com

An amazing set of cast members plans much of Disney Social Media Moms Celebration. All the attendees need to do is create, or share, their MyDisneyExperience.com account. Cast Members work like crazed demons putting Disney magic into our accounts, including: hotel reservations park tickets extra perks for attendees Attendees who want to take advantage of [...]

5 06, 2015

Skylanders SuperChargers: Do you wanna SuperCharge those Skylanders?

By |2015-06-04T10:49:36-04:00June 5, 2015|Featured, Shopping In-store & Online|Comments Off on Skylanders SuperChargers: Do you wanna SuperCharge those Skylanders?

  Honestly, video games are something that are still relatively new to me. My nephews play all kinds of games on their various consoles. In our house, there's still an original Wii. Nope, not the most recent WiiU. It's just the Wii. Our most up-to-date gaming system? Both kids have Nintendo 3DS handhelds. Anything we get, [...]

1 06, 2015

Disney Social Media Moms Celebration: The Invite

By |2018-04-29T13:40:49-04:00June 1, 2015|Travel|2 Comments

Just when you think you're ready to chuck it all and give up, you get a Disney Social Media Moms Celebration invite. It changes your perspective for sure.

30 05, 2015

7 things to love about summer

By |2023-04-23T14:31:52-04:00May 30, 2015|Lifestyle|2 Comments

What is is about summer that brings out the best in so many people? Perhaps we just crave the sunshine, and longer daylight hours? Maybe it's just that we get to run around in flip flops, or bare feet? It could just be something simple like enjoying a bbq dinner almost every night. 7 things [...]

29 05, 2015

A review of Off-Broadway Show Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man

By |2015-07-10T21:37:27-04:00May 29, 2015|Entertainment, Featured|Comments Off on A review of Off-Broadway Show Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man

What better way to spend a Friday evening during Fleet Week than to head into New York City to see an off-Broadway show? The city was packed, as it was also the start of Memorial Day Weekend. Weather was gorgeous, and even with tourists packing the avenues of New York City, the walk to 777 [...]

28 05, 2015

Tuckerton Seaport Privateers & Pirates Family Festival on June 6th

By |2016-08-30T21:20:10-04:00May 28, 2015|Featured, Travel|Comments Off on Tuckerton Seaport Privateers & Pirates Family Festival on June 6th

If you're going to do a family road trip, pirates should be involved. Am I right? I thought so. We're Long Islanders, and we do a lot of activities on this Island I love so much. However, there are a few occasions where we leave the Island and head to other nearby family-friendly destinations. By [...]

27 05, 2015

A couple who can survive a road trip can survive anything

By |2016-08-30T21:21:01-04:00May 27, 2015|Featured, Lifestyle|Comments Off on A couple who can survive a road trip can survive anything

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. So, you want to get married. It's time to start your wedding registry. I've got an idea to share with you engaged couples out there. Instead of registering for plates, [...]

25 05, 2015

Memorial Day 2015

By |2015-05-23T14:35:28-04:00May 25, 2015|Featured, Off Topic|Comments Off on Memorial Day 2015

Memorial Day 2015 Memorial Day has always been the weekend my parents open up their pool, and summer officially begins. As a kid I never thought of what Memorial Day truly meant to so many people. I'm hoping to help my kids embrace the day, and learn to appreciate what is so special about Memorial [...]

20 05, 2015

7 simple steps for planning a BBQ Party

By |2016-08-30T21:25:00-04:00May 20, 2015|Featured, Food & Drink|1 Comment

Summer is coming. It'll be here before you know it, and that means a whole season of BBQ Party fun! If you've never been to a BBQ party, you're missing out. If you've never thrown a BBQ party, well allow me to share 7 simple steps for planning a BBQ Party!!!! 7 simple steps for [...]

19 05, 2015

HP Envy 5660 e-All-in-One Printer for easier printing

By |2016-08-30T21:25:36-04:00May 19, 2015|Featured, Shopping In-store & Online|Comments Off on HP Envy 5660 e-All-in-One Printer for easier printing

It's always lovely when printing is made easier! It's time to introduce HP Envy 5660 e-All-in-One Printer, made for easier printing from your smartphone, tablet, and of course your desktop! WiFi is a beautiful thing, but my favorite part? It's got nothing to do with the cool feature of being able to print to the HP [...]

18 05, 2015

Blogger Lounge featured Glamsquad at the New York Baby Show

By |2016-08-30T21:26:11-04:00May 18, 2015|Family, Featured|Comments Off on Blogger Lounge featured Glamsquad at the New York Baby Show

If you've never attended the New York Baby Show before, you're missing out. Seriously outstanding number of brands show up to share their very best-of-the-best products to parents, and parents-to-be. Never assume if you don't have a baby, you'll have nothing to check out. Plenty of vendors had goodies for kids in the single digit time [...]

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