Archive for October, 2012
Sunday, October 28th, 2012Are NYC Public Schools Closed on 10/29 for the Hurricane?
Yes! Mayor Bloomberg announced that NYC public schools are closed on Monday 10/29 for Hurricane Sandy. They have to be because MTA is closing down tonight and many schools in Brooklyn, QUeens and the Bronx are being used as evacuation centers. Bloomberg thought Governor Cuomo and he coordinated the preparation for this hurricane well. […]
Sunday, October 28th, 2012Storm Hype
All over the city people are stocking up on food, water and batteries because they are worried about Hurricane Sandy. And then there are school children who are already beginning to wonder what time Sunday they will hear the sweet message from Mr. Bloomberg, “All NYC schools are closed on Monday” or maybe they will […]
Thursday, October 25th, 2012Mindy Sigg is a hero.
Mindy Sigg isn’t a name most people know. Although, her 17 year old son, Austin’s name is all over the news though for the murder of Jessica Ridgeway in Colorado. Mindy called the police and told them about her son’s involvement in 10 year old’s murder. When the police arrived at the home, Austin turned […]
Wednesday, October 24th, 2012What Scares You?
This weekend we had the great pasta sauce cookoff. Our cousin Mike’s sauce won hands down. The kids all wore their costumes and bobbed for apples (Do you know that no one bobs for apples anymore?) While the Halloween mood was the air, we started to talk about times when we were each really scared. […]
Monday, October 15th, 2012Do you Hate Sunday Nights Too?
I hate Sunday nights…..not Sunday – just Sunday night. This weekend was pure bliss. It was everything a weekend should be. And then Sunday night comes and ruins it all. Yes Sunday night, I know I can’t hang out with my family/friends and do whatever we want all day long tomorrow. Yes, I need to […]
Friday, October 12th, 2012RIP Amanda Todd
Another child gone because of bullying. Just 15 years old. She was from Canada. A beautiful girl who felt no one cared for her. Amanda created a YouTube video – you know the type with the little signs and no spoken words to release all the pain she felt……….And because SHE FELT like no […]
Tuesday, October 9th, 2012Home Appraisal – What Happens During a Home Appraisal?
What does a home appraiser look at? We’re refinancing our home so we needed a new home appraisal. An appraiser checklist may look similar to this How much does a home appraisal cost? The bank charged us $400. I think most appraisals in Brooklyn are going for $250 – $300, but the bank tacked on a bit […]
Friday, October 5th, 2012Pottery Barn Friends and Family 2012
Just got the invitation that Pottery Barn is having their Friends and Family Sale on Thursday, October 11th to Monday October 15th. AND MY STICKER SAYS IT INCLUDES FURNITURE. I wrote that in all caps because the Friends and Family even has only included things in stock items and not furniture. Yeah it’s from PBTeen, […]
Friday, October 5th, 2012October Happenings
October and November are my favorite months of the year. I love opening the front door to the autumn breeze every morning. I love when the wind gets a bit stronger too and gusts down the block. It always reminds me of Gods presence. I love Halloween and I can’t wait to start decorating this […]
Monday, October 1st, 2012Parking Near Barclay Center – Cheaper – Tips Brooklyn
Parking Near Barclay Center in Brooklyn Now that Barclay Center opened and people are going to have events there, parking is an issue. Everyone knew parking was going to be an issue years before this was build. It’s best to take the train (the R train isn’t bad coming from Bay Ridge) if you […]