Cake Boss & Rachael Ray – Santa Cake
Cake Boss on the Rachael Ray show decorate a Santa Cake…
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AurelienS – Flickr.com
My Life as a Realtor – Day 149
My Life as a Realtor ~
Day 149:
Our Christmas tree was put up today – now I will wait a day or two until it’s branches have relaxed – then time to decorate our Christmas 2009 Tree!
Then it was back to work – back to wrapping – and a trip out for some more Christmas shopping.
Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow!
With the snow storm that has been pounding the Northeast and soon to hit New Fairfield, Connecticut ~ Make sure you have necessary supplies, keep safe and … Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow!
Dean Martin ~ “Let it Snow!”
or a more recent video – “Let is Snow” by Jessica Simpson…
Holiday Cocktail Party
Holiday Cocktail Party – from Fine Living ~ Food & Drink…
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nate steiner – Flickr.com
Betty Crocker – Snowman Face Cake
Betty Crocker’s ~ Snowman Face Cake…
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*Micky – Flickr.com
My Life as a Realtor – Day 148
My Life as a Realtor ~
Day 148:
Wednesday – exactly 1 week of school left for the kids! Today, Amanda had her Holiday Sing Along at the New Fairfield High School…
In the middle of the performance, the fire alarm went off and we had to evacuate the building – into the freezing cold! Fortunately, I waited in my car – with the heat and seat warmer on high. The fire department came and cleared all for us to proceed back into the building for the rest of the performance…
Amanda and all of the choir and band performers did a wonderful job, there is loads of talent in these kids and I enjoyed the show – with the exception of having to go out in the freezing cold – but how can I complain… Joe is working tonight – outside – the entire night.
Betty Crocker – Christmas Tree Cake
Betty Crocker ~ Christmas Tree Cake…
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Pink Sherbet Photography – Flickr.com
Favorite Holiday Desserts
Favorite Holiday Desserts from Fine Living ~ Food & Drink…
Poncho Equihua – Flickr.com
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flavouredechoes – Flickr.com
My Life as a Realtor – Day 147
My Life as a Realtor ~
Day 147:
Drove the girls to school this morning and boy was it foggy…
Then back home to do some on-line work – phone calls and more wrapping – my mom and I took off for Danbury Power Sports to pick up a battery for our four-wheeler. Every winter, Joe hooks up the plow to the four-wheeler for the snow removal on our driveway. Having to do it by hand would take forever and having to pay is silly – and - I know Joe and David love going out and “crash” into the snow – it’s a guy thing I guess.
Since the batteries are not charged since they can not be delivered with acid, we had to come back to pick it up after 3 hours – so off to more shopping! We decided to stay close by and chose the Christmas Tree Shop. There, we picked up some more Christmas colored tissue paper, napkins and a few things for my grab bags – which are coming along nicely.
On our way home, mom and I enjoyed seeing more and more Christmas lights and decorations through out – here is one of a Christmas Tree that is placed and lit – every year at the highest point of this building…
Betty Crocker – Reindeer Cupcakes
Betty Crocker ~ Reindeer Cupcakes – too cute!
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Lady-bug – Flickr.com
Julia Child and Julie & Julia
My mom and I finally watched the movie Julie & Julia. A movie based on the true lives of 2 women – Julia Child and Julie Powell. What a delight!
I truly enjoy watching cooking shows and watching Julia Child – played by Meryl Streep – made me strive to want to be a better cook – and watching Julie Powell - played by Amy Adams - inspired me to be a better writer and blogger. Watching both women – made me hungry! All the wonderful dishes they made and all the butter that was used – well, all I can say is… “Bon Appetit!”
Here is Julia Child making a omlette…
and here is the Julie & Julia trailer…
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Giada’s Holiday Pasta
Food Networks – Giada’s Holiday Pasta…. I Love Pasta!!!
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Patricia Turo – Flickr.com
My Life as a Realtor – Day 146
My Life as a Realtor ~
Day 146:
Once again, it’s Monday – more working from home – more shopping and a really nice treat for mom and I. We decided after going to Burlington Coat Factory and Shaws – we decided to take a bit of time to relax and watch “Julie & Julia” – and how happy we were that we did! These true life stories about both women was delightful – and all the food and cooking – we were both drooling!
Watching “Julie & Julia” in the den…
While we enjoying the movie – which I rented from RedBox – Remi and Tisha snoozed near me on the coach – spoiled brats!
After the movie – it was back to reality… I wrapped more gifts – did some work on-line and put up my Christmas wreaths – finally!
My Christmas wreaths from Faith and her boy scout group in New Fairfield – Beautiful!
My Life as a Realtor – Day 145
My Life as a Realtor ~
Day 145:
Yesterday, after Christmas shopping ALL DAY… I came home and wrapped gifts for about 4 hours! What kept me going, was watching – It’s a Wonderful Life - Oh how I LOVE this movie.
Today, no appointments, so I did some work – then my mom and I went to Wal-Mart in Danbury, CT. Found a few more gifts for my grab bags, an X-Box video game for Jonathan and took advantage of Wal-Marts great prices for some needed everyday items.
To appreciate all that you have in these difficult times, my suggestion to you is to watch – It’s a Wonderful Life…
If you have never watched this touching movie, please do not view this next video – it is of the end, my favorite part and I wouldn’t want to spoil the ending for you…
As I get older, the meaning of life grows deeper and every year, watching the end of “It’s a Wonderful Life”, makes me cry my eyes out more and more! I hope you have a tissue box nearby.
My Life as a Realtor – Day 144
My Life as a Realtor ~
Day 144:
It’s Saturday and my mom, sister and I are going Christmas shopping! My sister drove – she is my favorite sister… well, she’s my only sister! Anyhow, she not only drove, but she treated us to lunch and patiently kept us out shopping until we could no longer feel our feet! Thankfully, I was glad to be able to communicate with clients through my cell phone so I had no worries that someone sent me an e-mail and I wouldn’t be able to see it until getting home.
We hit a few stores in Danbury, CT. Our first was Marshalls - where I did most of my shopping. Then, after lunch, I ran into Staples to drop off my empty ink cartridges. Then to Homegoods for… more shopping! A quick stop at the liquor store for wine for dinner and then to TJ Maxx. And our last stop was at Target.
Picking out a few movies at Target
We had a long – fun – feet aching – loads of shopping – Holi-Day!
Holiday Gift Wrap Ideas from HGTV
Holiday Gift Wrap Ideas from HGTV…
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Ben Garney – Flickr.com
My Life as a Realtor – Day 143
My Life as a Realtor ~
Day 143:
It’s Friday – after working a bit, cleaning and spending some time with my mom – it was time to get ready for our Holiday office party at Century 21 VJF Realty. When I arrived, I was starving…
and stuffed by the time I left!
Afterwards, back home – to work and then a trip to Shaws.
My Life as a Realtor – Day 142
My Life as a Realtor ~
Day 142:
A good day – did some work from home – then my mother and I made our way into Danbury, CT. We did a few errands – one was shopping at Costco.
My mom – looking at the televisions…
While I looked at the computers…
Holiday Decorating from the Stars
Holiday decorating and entertaining ideas from the homes of Kathie Lee Gifford, Jewel and Holly Robinson Peete – from HGTV.
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sociotard – Flickr.com
Happy Hanukkah with Food Networks Rugelach
Happy Hanukkah with Food Network’s – Ina’s Rugelach
The Suss-Man (Mike) – Flickr.com
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yuko chan – Flickr.com
Christmas Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies
For Christmas ~ Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies from Cuisine at home…
tvol – Flickr.com
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Food Network – 12 Days of Cookies – Peppermint Snowballs
Food Network – 12 Days of Cookies – Sandra’s White Peppermint Snowballs -
Today is the 12th Day!
laurenatclemson – Flickr.com
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Dan Bock – Flickr.com
My Life as a Realtor – Day 141
My Life as a Realtor ~
Day 141:
Difficult getting out of bed this morning – I was up late last night… again… Ha! Who am I kidding? This has been every night for almost 2 years now!! Between my Searching and Sending Listings – Promoting my Listings – my Blog – Reading and keeping up on all the news, new recipes and tips and sometimes posting on Active Rain, Zillow and Trulia – then there’s Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, You Tube and Flickr – Oh… and my 300′ish e-mails a day. You ask, When do I have time for anything else? One of my favorite words is – Multitasking! that and getting very little sleep! The rings around my eyes are proof! But, I love what I do and hope to one day, when I’m all grown up 
to be a better writer.
Well enough of that – today, Wednesday – No Realtor Open House Day – Real Estate continues to be melow and that is alright since I’m also cramming in my Christmas Shopping, wrapping and decorating. I’m sure that is what most people are also doing. Although, I do have some clients that are out looking for homes. A few are looking in my home town of New Fairfield, CT. Last week, after our snow fall, we were out and they made a comment about how pretty the snow looked. I agree – here are a few photos I took today after dropping Sara off at school – these were all taken from the New Fairfield High School’s exit…
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree
One of my favorite songs to listen to during the Holidays…
Outdoor Christmas Decorating with Curb Appeal
Outdoor Christmas Decorating with Curb Appeal with HGTV…
Marius Muscalu – Flickr.com
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arthur.is – Flickr.com
Food Network – 12 Days of Cookies – Shortbread Cookies
Day 11… Food Network – 12 Days of Cookies – Claire’s Mix-n-Max Shortbread Cookies
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roland – Flickr.com
My Life as a Realtor – Day 140
My Life as a Realtor ~
Day 140:
It Snowed! Schools were canceled here in New Fairfield, CT – by the afternoon, it was raining and the snow turned to slush. Then, in the evening – we had freezing rain - and… thunder and lightning – ??? Hugh? Joe was plowing the driveway when it started and had to wait til it passed – bizarre!
A Blanket of Snow in Our Backyard
After working for a bit, Ma and I took a trip to Shaws and to get gas – I think we made it back home in less than 40 minutes, but at least we got out of the house for a bit.
We enjoyed our dinner and a low-key evening by the fireplace.
Christmas Crafts from HGTV
8 Easy Christmas Crafts from HGTV…
Chris_J – Flickr.com
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sociotard – Flickr.com
My Life as a Realtor – Day 139
My Life as a Realtor ~
Day 139:
How wonderful it was to enjoy coffee with my Ma this morning. This is the great part about her arrival – knowing that we will enjoy time together for a few months. The sad part is when her departure date starts to approach – but I’m not going there now! Today, Joe was also home from work – things are slow and I pray it won’t be for long. But we had a nice lunch and great dinner together.
With work, I had a webinar regarding the Extended and Expanded Tax Credit. It’s a great time to buy! I also spoke with a past client about putting her dad’s home on the market after the Holidays. A quiet day, but still managed to make it to bed well after midnight!
Ok – we are what?? 16 days away from Christmas Day!! – and I have only put a dent in my holiday shopping. My plan for the next few days, is to get our tree and decorate it and to get some shopping done. I still haven’t made my way to the Danbury Fair Mall to view all their decorations. Here are 2 photos from last year…
Food Network – 12 Days of Cookies – Peanut Butter Smore Bites
And it’s Day 10 of Food Network – 12 Days of Cookies – Sunny’s Crunchy Peanut Butter S’more Bites…
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Robert S. Donovan – Flickr.com
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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