It’s finally collection week for Operation Christmas Child!! I look forward to making our shoeboxes for underprivileged children each year. I am so grateful to spend time with my Mom and sister as we pack the boxes and think about the kids who will be opening them up.

Fun family night out! We grabbed last minute tickets to Masters of Illusion and I was wrapped up in the magic of the show. Nathan Phan had me laughing and mind blown whenever he stepped on stage.

This is an extra special post because I get to highlight my Mom! I am so excited to celebrate her birthday. Anything good in my life is because of my Mom. She is my best friend and the best human being on this planet.

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There is something so surprising and magical about the circus. Once you step under that big top tent, all bets are off.

¡Feliz Día de los Muertos! Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a beautiful holiday celebrated on November 1st and 2nd. It is day to celebrate the lives and memories of those who we love and have lost. I love Day of the Dead and the opportunity to celebrate and remember all of my loved ones that have passed on.

Life is gourd whenever I am spending time with my sister and my friend Cynthia and her family. I had spooktacular night at the great Pumpkin Blaze winding along the path of all the spectacularly carved pumpkins.

I am obsessed with Stew Leonard's and this is one of the many reasons why. They set up this adorable little Haunted walk through right outside their store in their pumpkin patch. I can't tell you how much fun I had walking through with my Mom, sister, and even my dog!

One of my favorite things about Halloween is seeing all the cute little kids dressed in their costumes. Our friends Halloween party was the perfect place for that!

Pow! Pow! Pow! The Incredibles are here to take out the competition at Halloween Game Night! Who knew identifying candy bars out of their wrappers would be so tricky?

I have the best memories of watching Halloweentown as a child with my brother and sister. In honor of celebrating Halloweentown's 25th anniversary, we made Jack-O’-Lantern stuffed peppers and cauldron scalloped potatoes.

I had a spooktacular time participating in the Sweet or Spooky CAL. The creativity of everyone in the crochet community never ceases to amaze me.

I love attending concerts! My sister and I often joke that sometimes it is like we are going on our own tour with the amount of concerts we attend.

Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood take over Long Island! There is nothing like improv comedy and the energy in the theater during the performance.

Amazing afternoon enjoying the Famous Food Festival! We spent some time meandering around all the different vendors and food stands. The enticing aromas of food from all corners of the world drawing us in. It was impossible to decide what treats we were ultimately going to settle on, but I think we made some very wise decisions.

The hilarious magic show by Magician Steve Weiner was one of the highlights of this past weekend's Mill Neck Apple Festival. He kept us laughing and had magic tricks that had our jaws dropping.

Let the fall festivities begin!! Fall is one of my favorite seasons and I am ecstatic to kick off the season with the Mill Neck Manor Apple Fest. I had the most incredible time! I cannot believe this was the first time I have ever attended, but it will undoubtedly be a new tradition.

After all the rain we have gotten, it was such a joy to get out and enjoy some sunshine.

It has been a rainy few days here in New York. However, if we didn't have the rain we could never have the rainbows!

The kindle summer challenge has officially wrapped up. My favorite bookmark this challenge was Hispanic Heritage Month. I discovered my first Abby Jimenez book and it was not my last.