Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween!
Jerry – Flickr.com
A Poem from AlphabetSoup.com…
IT’S HALLOWEEN
It’s Halloween! It’s Halloween!
The moon is full and bright
And we shall see what can’t be seen
On any other night.
Skeletons and ghosts and ghouls,
Grinning goblins fighting duels,
Werewolves rising from their tombs,
Witches on their magic brooms.
In masks and gowns
we haunt the street
And knock on doors
for trick or treat.
Tonight we are
the king and queen,
For oh tonight
it’s Halloween!
~Jack Prelutsky~
Joe Shlabotnik – Flickr.com
and from TheHolidaySpot.com…
Five Little Pumpkins Sitting on a Gate….
Five Little Pumpkins Sitting on a Gate
the first one said, “Oh my, it’s getting late”
the second one said, “But we don’t care”
the third one said, “I see witches in the air”
the fourth one said, “Let’s run, and run, and run”
The fifth one said, “Get ready for some fun”
Then whoosh went the wind,
and out went the lights,
and five little pumpkins rolled out of sight!
Halloween Treats
~ Halloween Treats ~
With Halloween here and if you’re looking for a simple, no-bake dessert – try Sandra Lee’s Tombstone Treats
Pingu1963 – Flickr.com
Or if you prefer to bake, in a simple way by using a box cake mix – try Sandra Lee’s Chocolate Cupcake Critters
*CQ* – Flickr.com
Flickr Foto Fun Friday Post – Halloween
Flickr Foto Fun Friday Post – Halloween - also known as All Hallow’s Eve.
Here are some FANTASTIC Halloween Photos from Flickr.com
Silly Jack-o-Lantern – weeta – Flickr.com
Wicked Witch – dawnzy58 – Flickr.com
Witch’s Black Cat – Peti Deuxmont – Flickr.com
Black Crow on a Headstone – m.eckelberg - Flickr.com
Haunted House - darkpatator – Flickr.com
Trick-or-Treat - love janine – Flickr.com
Fog… anyone out there? – keepwaddling1 – Flickr.com
Sleeping Bat - charliejb – Flickr.com
City Cemetary – pantz1 – Flickr.com
Eery Night – Flowery *L*u*z*a* – Flickr.com
My Life as a Realtor – Day 100
My Life as a Realtor ~
Day 100:
Wow! I can’t believe I made it to Day 100! Writing about my (Yawn!) Life as a Realtor has been fun. Showing how multi-tasking my Life and Real Estate and how much I enjoy making this work and how I look forward to our market rebounding!!
Patterson, NY Town Hall
Well, today, Thursday, was a good day. One of my clients, who is purchasing his first home in Patterson, NY, met with his mortgage broker and contracts are awaiting his signature. Another couple/clients of mine are in the process of negotiating on a beautiful home in Brewster, NY. And, a lovely couple, also purchasing their first home in Southbury, CT, are anxiously waiting for a commitment from their bank. I have my fingers crossed! Also, my clients/sellers and I are going out on Saturday to view a few homes in anticipation that they receive an offer soon – therefore allowing them to purchase soon! Other clients are staying in touch via e-mail – inquiring on listings and waiting to hear if the tax credit will be extended. Well, it looks like it will! And not only for First-Time Home Buyers – more info will be announced and I can’t wait!
Views from Starr Ridge Road ~ Brewster, NY
My Life as a Realtor – Day 99
My Life as a Realtor ~
Day 99:
Halloween count down – candy, costume, Ticks & Treats for our yearly Halloween Party at my brother’s house in Brookfield, CT. Oh, I said costume – right? Well, I still don’t have one. Again, I just need to stop and think what costumes we already have. Melissa suggested I be a bunny – oh how original, but my brother does has 3 little one’s – so I need to keep it where I’m not scaring or shocking them!
Before the party, we will be going Trick-or-Treating – my younger 3 still like to go – and being a kid for as long as you possibly can isn’t a bad thing. And, even though all 3 of them are teenagers, Halloween safety is always important.
Along with some goodies and wine that I will be bringing, I’d like to bring a movie or two – Here is Halloween online Magazine – Top 13 Favorite Horror Movies – there are actually a few Halloween kids movies – again, we have a few young kiddies. And, I can’t forget the music…
Ghost Lab – Discovery Channel
Arty Farty – Flickr.com
- Five Real-Life Haunted Houses
- Top 5 Hotels that will scare the daylights out of you
- Top 5 Ghost Tours
- How EVP Works
- How Ghost Busters Work
- Top 5 Scary Ghost Video
- Has Science Explained Life After Death?
Trostle – Flickr.com
mandy pantz – Flickr.com
Pumpkins
All about Pumkins – from Healthy Eats
Muffet – Flickr.com
~ CLICK ~ here to read some Pumpkin Facts!
rick – Flickr.com
Halloween Ideas from HGTV
Halloween Ideas from HGTV :
antwerpenR – Flickr.com
~ CLICK ~ here to view decorating, costume, pumpkin carving and part planning ideas!
Joe Shlabotnik – Flickr.com
My Life as a Realtor – Day 98
My Life as a Realtor ~
Day 98:
It’s a cool, rainy Tuesday. Went into the office and accomplished a few errands – including a trip to A & P in Brewster…
and a trip to buy some wine – looked into Sardinian wine - I’ve heard is dark, rich and has the highest levels of antioxidants.
Brewster Liquors
Then back to juggle work and home life.
My Life as a Realtor – Day 97
My Life as a Realtor ~
Day 97:
Monday – looks like rain – Ugh!
Home today – working, cleaning, cooking, … I feel as though that is all I do – and you know what? I Love it!
Joe stopped at his mom and dads in Mt. Vernon, NY. His mom has a brick oven that she bakes bread in - Yumo! Too bad I have developed food allergies to wheat and corn – so no more homemade bread for me :-(
Joe’s dad had gone apple picking and sent us a bunch of delicious apples – I plan on making caramel apples for our Halloween Party at my brother’s house on Saturday.
And that brings up the problem of Halloween. It is in just a few days and I don’t have a costume! I am trying to do this on a budget – so I will probably just use something we have at home – I could be a Witch, Cat, Tiger – hey, we have a Batman and Pirate costume! Oh, and… we have a Jason mask from the movie “Friday the 13th”. Man, I still get creeped out when I watch that movie – and Michael Meyers in the movie “Halloween” . No other movies scare me more than these two. It may be because when I first watched them, I was young and they scared the heck out of me. Even as a mother of 5 and being 44 years old – watching these horror flicks brings those frightful memories, which come rushing back and make me feel like a scared child again. Maybe I need therapy? 
Watch below… if you dare!
Oh my!
Really, the sounds and music in both of these movies send chills up my spine!
My Life as a Realtor – Day 96
My Life as a Realtor ~
Day 96:
Side Entrance to 2A Hudson Drive ~ New Fairfield, CT
Sunday – Public Open House Day for my listing in New Fairfield, CT ~ CLICK ~ to view Listing Sheet
Harvest Decor
After picking up my gold balloons from Shaws – I made my way to this charming home.
Then I flew back to Shaws to do some grocery shopping – went home to roast a pork loin for our Sunday dinner and hopped back on my lap top to continue working… How quickly this weekend went by!
Halloween Party on a Budget
Good Morning America and Sarah Gray Miller – Editor in Chief of Country Living Magazine showed how to have a great party on a small budget!
~ CLICK ~ Here for a perfect Halloween Party
tinyfroglet – Flickr.com
Home Selling Guide
In today’s market, selling your home can be a challenge. From HGTV’S FrontDoor.com -
Hyerfinch – Flickr.com
~ CLICK ~ to view helpful hints and ideas with their Home Seller’s Guide…
My Life as a Realtor – Day 95
My Life as a Realtor ~
Day 95:
Oh my, my, my! I’m sicker than a dogs dog – whatever that means! Woke up with a ginormous headache and a fever. I guess things have caught up to me and this is my body forcing me to rest! So, I gave in – had no other choice – and slept most of the day away… or at least I tried to in between Remi chasing Tisha and Moe – barking and jumping – Oh my aching head!
Thoughts of the party last night – here is a picture of the guest of honor – my sister Lisa, my little – or I should say, younger brother Louie and me!
Once again, this is why I love being a Realtor. From bed, I was able to communicate with a few agents and clients – making sure all was well and taken care of.
Secrets to Living Longer and Healthier
On Good Morning America … Dan Buettner talks of his best seller - “The Blue Zone” and the
Secrets to Living Longer and Healthier ~ CLICK ~
Google Imagery
The Diets and Lifestyles that make for a longer life in Sardinia – bread, fruit, cheese, wine & nuts for this Mediterranean diet.
ndrwfqq – Flickr.com
My Life as a Realtor – Day 94
My Life as a Realtor ~
Day 94:
Surprise 50th Birthday Party for my sister Lisa…
Cheers!
The celebration was at Biscotti’s in New Fairfield – just minutes from home which was great since we invited a few people after the party to our house for some more celebrating!
50 and Fabulous!
Before the party, I was dealing with an offer. The listing agent and I have been going back and forth and I am thankful that she is so professional.
During the party, I left for a few minutes to pick up Amanda at the Home Coming Game at the New Fairfield High School – it was pouring and boy did my hair look lovely when I got back!
New Fairfield vs Bethel
An awesome night for an awesome sister!
Delicious Chocolate Tiger Print Cake
My Life as a Realtor – Day 93
My Life as a Realtor ~
Day 93:
Another class today – Short Sales & Foreclosures – with Randy Templeman – an awesome instructor!
Faith drove and before making our way to Poughkeepsie, NY - we dropped off her adorable pup - Phinny – at Wags Doggie Daycamp & Boarding - in Danbury, CT. Wags has webcams so you can check in on your pups throughout the day!
Faith and Phinny
Then we attended our class – from 9am to 4:30pm - took a test – picked our crystal balls – a gift from Mr. Templeman - and made our way back in New Fairfield, CT to deal with our kids, pets, dinner, hubbies and home!
Extreme Halloween Pumpkins
From www.DIYNetwork.com - CLICK here to view a gallery of Extreme Carved Halloween Pumpkins!
euart – Flickr.com
Different Types of Neighbors
From www.FrontDoor.com – 5 Different Types of Neighbors and How to Handle Them ~ CLICK ~
- The Home Devaluers
- The Dangerous Neighbor
- The Richer Than You Are Neighbor
- The Wacky Neighbor
- The Difficult Neighbor
Paulio Geordio – Flickr.com
To avoid any of these types of neighbors, you’d have to live like this – this photographer named this pic – “All By Myself”
My Life as a Realtor – Day 92
My Life as a Realtor ~
Day 92:
It’s Wednesday and a few of us from the office are going for a training class at the Hampton Inn in Elmsford, NY.
Faith was kind enough to drive.
After having some much needed coffee, our class on How to Better Handle Our Listings started. Much that was said was repetition, but we do try to attend all training classes since the market is always changing and different instructors have their own unique way of teaching – so I take from each to make up my own way of assisting my sellers and buyers.
My Life as a Realtor – Day 91
My Life as a Realtor ~
Day 91:
A catch-up day – both with home and work.
Took this pic on my way home
Fall is definitely here – days are growing shorted, leaves changing color and I’m back to wearing turtle necks!
My Life as a Realtor – Day 90
My Life as a Realtor ~
Day 90:
It’s Monday… and I have an inspection for my client who is interested in purchasing his very first home in Patterson, NY. A lovely cape that has a ton of potential.
Putnam Lake – Patterson, NY
My Life as a Realtor – Day 89
My Life as a Realtor ~
Day 89:
Sunday – rained – all day long!
Started my morning in Ridgefield, CT to show 2 homes…
A rainy Ridgefield Sunday morning
Driving down Historic Main Street
Lovely pond views from one of the homes
Then we made our way into New York to view 6 more homes in Brewster… Patterson… Carmel… and Mahopac. And it rained the entire day!
Halloween Ideas from HGTV
Here are some great Halloween Ideas from HGTV.com ~ CLICK ~
sth – Flickr.com
My Life as a Realtor – Day 88
My Life as a Realtor ~
Day 88:
Saturday – a very busy Saturday! Met with a client and his family, in Patterson, NY to view a home that he is interested in purchasing. Then flew home to get my things together for a Public Open House on my listing in Brookfield, CT ~ CLICK here to view listing sheet.
Afterwards, picked up my Open House signs and flew to the office to pick up listing sheets and to update my electronic key for appointments tomorrow.
Then, met with a very sweet couple to view a home in Brewster, NY.
After my appointment – made a few phone calls while making my way to A & P – picked up a few things for a wine & cheese night with my sister Lisa and brother-in-law Richie. We decided to watch the Yankee game instead of a movie. The Yankees won after 13 innings – a very exciting game! Although, the pouring rain and frigid temperatures made me uncomfortable for the fans in the stands. One other person that was at the game – working as security – was my client from this morning. He was stationed behind 3rd base – Lucky him, except for the freezing part!
My Life as a Realtor – Day 87
My Life as a Realtor ~
Day 87:
Wahoo! It’s Friday – still chilly out and we’re due to get the second part of this nor’easter. It also looks as though our Ladies Bunco Night in New Fairfield is going to be canceled. Although, one of the gals, who was selling fresh Apple Pies from the New Fairfield Community Center – went around delivering our pies since we were not meeting up tonight. I couldn’t wait – and even while she was still backing down my driveway, I was popping my apple pie in the oven. Soon, the sweet apple smell took over the kitchen and the entire home – Mmm, do I Love that smell, and it tasted even better!
Ok, I couldn’t help myself, I had to talk about that tasty dessert first, this is probably how I cope with life’s upsets and focus on the positives. Well, so much happened before having a slice of pie.
Melissa called – hysterical – saying she skidded coming down a wet, leaf covered hill. When I could finally make out what she was saying, my understanding was that her car started to slide, then she felt as though she went over something which made her lose control of the car. Thankfully, she was not hurt and she didn’t hit anything. Upon getting out of her car, she noticed that what she had run over was her front tire! Hugh??!! How the heck did her tire come off? Well, thanks to a client, who is a New York City Police Officer, asked if she recently had some work done – Yup, oil changed and …. her tires were rotated! This is still under investigation and I am so relieved that she was only shaken, but not injured.
To take her mind off of things, we went for a bite to eat, then ran errands – one of which involved me going back to Home Depot – once again! Melissa chose some track lighting for her room…
and I dealt with having to put in our 2nd claim into Allstate. Our 1st was back in August when someone cut off my husband on I-684 - he hit the guard rail and totalled his car. Again, I am thankful that Joe had no injuries. We definitely have someone watching over us – doing Double-Duty today since Joe received a call while Melissa and I were still in Home Depot – he was going back to work on Monday after being laid off since August! This is why we should always have Hope, Believe and have Faith.
Valerie Bertinelli’s Tuscan Style Soup
Valerie Bertinelli’s Tuscan Style Soup ~ CLICK ~ Here for RECIPE
ndrwfgg – Flickr.com
With this cold weather upon us – it’s a perfect time for soup! Valerie Bertinelli was on Good Morning America to share her Tuscan Style Soup.
GETTING TO KNOW ME
As a full time REALTOR in Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties in NEW YORK – and Fairfield and parts of Litchfield counties in CONNECTICUT , I am very pleased to have the opportunity to share my passions on REAL ESTATE, FAMILY, PETS, anything and everything in and around a HOME – including COOKING, MOVIES, MUSIC and more!
I have been married for 25+ years to my wonderful husband Joe. We have 5 children – Melissa, David, Amanda, Sara and Jonathan. After waiting anxiously – for almost 17 years, being home with my kids for 10 and a Nursery school teacher for 7 years – I FINALLY became a Licensed Realtor – first in Connecticut - where my family and I live – and then in New York – where my office, Century 21 V.J.F. Realty is located.
I was born and raised in Mt. Vernon, New York. My parents, who came to the US from Portugal, were extremely hard working – with even stronger ethics on being good to everyone – everywhere – period! “Faz bem, nao olhes a quem.” This has been instilled in me all my life, which has made me the mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend and the REALTOR I am today. Thank You Ma and Papa. 
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