My Life as a Realtor – Day 166
My Life as a Realtor ~
Day 166:
I’m still putting things away from our New Years Eve and New Years Day party. It’s Sunday, last vacation day for my younger 3. My older 2 are off from college until the end of the month.
It snowed all day long here in New Fairfield, CT…
So, we all had a lazy day Sunday… well, all except for me! I worked and cleaned, sent a few e-mails, made a few calls. Remi decided he was going to start early and help put away some of our Christmas decorations. Although his “helping” isn’t exactly helpful…
Poor Santa…
A Casual New Years Menu
A Casual New Years Menu – from Alex and Food Network…
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Holiday Appetizers from Food Network
Holiday Appetizers from Food Network
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Surviving New Years – Recipes from GMA
Good Morning America has some great recipes and tips to help put together and survive the Holiday seasons. With Thanksgiving and Christmas over with for another year – we are now left with New Years!
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Both New Years Eve and New Years Day will be held at my home – and boy do I love searching for new recipes!
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My Life as a Realtor – Day 156
My Life as a Realtor ~
Day 156:
Happy Christmas Eve!!!
We were all invited to go to my brother’s house in Brookfield, CT for our Christmas Eve dinner, opening some gifts and most especially, some family time together. My mom has been with my brother and his family for a few days now to help them get ready.
Work was quiet and that was alright since there was much to do. The girls and I baked cookies, Melissa made a French Apple Tart and Amanda and I made a quick stop at Shaw’s and the liquor store. We were finally ready to leave by 5:30 and arrived to wonderful Christmas Eve appetizers and a beautifully set table awaiting its guests.
Here are some moments of our Christmas Eve…
A Cozy Fire
A Beautiful Tree
Eating, eating… and more eating!
Fun Opening Gifts
Watching the Little Ones Playing with New Toys
and a special Thanks to our Hosts…
My Brother Louie & Sister-in-Law Leia
Then it was back home, where we left our lights on while we slept and waited for Santa…
Ho! Ho! Ho!
All I Want for Christmas is You…
Here is another favorite Christmas song of mine – enjoy!
“All I Want for Christmas is You” ~ Mariah Carey~
Merry Christmas Darling
Merry Christmas Darling ~ 1978 ~ The Carpenters
Paula Deen – Red Velvet Cupcakes
Merry Christmas Eve!
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Red Velvet Cupcakes from Paula Deen on Food Network…
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Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town
Oh how I love this song and how many wonderful memories I have of waiting for Santa!
Bruce Springsteen ~ “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town”
Holiday Appetizers from Pillsbury
Holiday Appetizers from Pillsbury….
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or try this Tree-Shaped Crescent Veggie Appetizer….
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Food Network’s Ultimate Christmas Planner
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Food Network’s Ultimate Christmas Planner…
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Enjoy recipes and ideas for appetizers, the main course, side dishes and desserts!
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Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
This animated movie – Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer - is a family favorite. As a child, I would watch this once a year at Christmas time. My children were fortunate to watch it through out the Holidays thanks to video!
Baby it’s Cold Outside
“Baby It’s Cold Outside” – I totally agree!
Here is a music video with Jessica Simpson and Nich Lachey. I know it’s yester-year, but they were cute together and both have great voices. Enjoy!
50 Holiday Cookies from Food Network
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50 Holiday Cookie Recipes from Food Network…
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Cake Boss & Rachael Ray – Santa Cake
Cake Boss on the Rachael Ray show decorate a Santa Cake…
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Holiday Cocktail Party
Holiday Cocktail Party – from Fine Living ~ Food & Drink…
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Betty Crocker – Snowman Face Cake
Betty Crocker’s ~ Snowman Face Cake…
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Betty Crocker – Christmas Tree Cake
Betty Crocker ~ Christmas Tree Cake…
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Favorite Holiday Desserts
Favorite Holiday Desserts from Fine Living ~ Food & Drink…
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Betty Crocker – Reindeer Cupcakes
Betty Crocker ~ Reindeer Cupcakes – too cute!
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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!
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Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree
One of my favorite songs to listen to during the Holidays…
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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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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Food Network – 12 Days of Cookies – Orange Currant Polenta Cookies
And we are at Day 9 with Food Network – 12 Days of Cookies – Chris Cosentino’s Orange, Currant & Polenta Cookies…
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Food Network – 12 Days of Cookies – Daisy’s Wedding Cookies
Food Network – Day 8!! – 12 Days of Cookies – Daisy’s Mexican Wedding Cookies…
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Food Network – 12 Days of Cookies – Oatmeal Cream-Cheese Bars
And Day 7! Food Network – 12 Days of Cookies – Oatmeal Cream-Cheese Butterscotch Bars
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Food Network – 12 Days of Cookies – Aida’s Linzer Cookies
Food Network – 12 Days of Cookies – Day 4… Aida’s Hazelnut-Chocolate Linzer Cookies
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Food Network – 12 Days of Cookies – The Neely’s Butter Cookies
Day 3 – and we have Food Networks 12 Days of Cookies with The Neely’s Best Sugary Butter Cookies – I can’t wait to bake these!
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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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