Living a Joyful Life

Day 30: Thirty random facts about you 1. Spending time with my family is my favorite thing to do 2. Reading is my favorite hobby. I love reading books, magazines, & blogs. 3. I always drink iced coffee, even in the Winter. 4. I'm a huge animal lover. 5. I love all things holiday related. 6. My favorite classes in college were the creative writing classes I took. 7. I'm a proud aunt to 8 (the 9th will be born in October) nieces & nephews whom fill my heart with joy everyday. 8. I'm a huge sports fan. 9. Baseball is my favorite sport. 10. I've been a fan of both the NY Mets & NY Yankees since I was a little girl. 11. I love my Erin Condren Life Planner. 12. Scrapbooking is a big hobby of mine. 13. Some of my favorite stores to shop at are: Target, bookstores, Hobby Lobby, AC Moore, Michael's, Old Navy, Torrid, Lane Bryant, Marshall's, TJ Maxx, & World Market. 14. I'm an extremely loya

September Happy/Loved List + Sister K's birthday + Brother in law M's birthday + Cousin L's birthday + 6 year anniversary of the day we got Davey Eli Credit: Personal Photo + Last month of baseball games for the Mets & Yankees + Derek Jeter day on 9/7 when the Yankees honored him before the game Credit: Google + Target trips + The start of football season + Fall has arrived Credit: Someecards.com & Pinterest + New seasons of the TV shows I watch + The premiere of new TV shows: The Mysteries of Laura, Manhattan Love Story, Marry Me, Bad Judge (premieres in October) & Manzo'd with Children (premieres in October) + I blogged a lot and I also did the September Blogging Challenge + Read some great books + Received my September Pop Sugar Must Have Box + Received my October Willabee & Ward Charm bracelet

Monday Morning Gossip for 9/29/14 My weekend was extremely low-key and relaxing. I wasn't feeling that great so I spent both days taking it easy. I vacuumed the house & did some dishes but aside from that I didn't really do much. I finished the book I was reading and started a new one. I'm currently read The Vactioners by Emma Straub. I spent some time with my mom. I watched a lot of baseball, including yesterday's Yankees game, where Derek Jeter played his last game before he retired. I was very emotional. I also caught up on some shows I recorded during the week. I organized some of my scrapbooking & planner supplies and I also watched some old Law & Order: SVU episodes. Credit: Pinterest 

Day 29: Five Favorite Foods 1. Pasta with chicken & broccoli 2. Tacos 3. My mom's meatloaf 4. My mom's baked mac & cheese 5. PF Chang's egg drop soup, chicken lettuce wraps & fried rice

Sunday Social for 9/28/14 1. What is your favorite magazine to read? I have a ton of magazines I love to read: Us Weekly, People, Cosmopolitan, Real Simple, Glamour, Nylon, All You, Good Housekeeping, and I love to read the tabloids (In Touch, Star, OK, Life & Style). 2. What is the best thing you've seen online lately? The video of Derek Jeter's last at bat in his final home game set to the song My Way by Frank Sinatra. 3. Who is your favorite celebrity to follow on Instagram and Twitter? I have a lot that I follow but some of my favorites are: Eric Decker, Jessie James Decker, Katie Holmes, Hilary Duff, Anthony Recker, Kelly Recker, & Nick Swisher. 4. Is there one article of clothing no matter what the season you can't help but love? My comfy t-shirts and of course my lounge wear pants/shirts that always make me feel comfy when I'm at home. 5. Do you prefer e-mail or snail mail? To get in touch quickly, e-mail but I

Day 28: Ten Things That Make Me The Happiest 1. My family <3 I would be lost without them. 2. Spending time with my family 3. Going to my home state, New York, to visit my family  4. Sports, especially baseball 5. Reading 6. Working with kids 7. Attending sporting events 8. New York Mets & New York Yankees baseball teams 9. Watching my favorite TV shows 10. Shopping Credit: Pinterest

Day 27: Your celebrity crush(es) I have a few celebrity crushes but my #1 is David Wright who plays third base for the NY Mets.

Last night was very emotional for me as it marked the end of an era. It was Derek Jeter's last home game as the shortstop for the NY Yankees. I've grown up with baseball. It is one of my greatest loves and passion. I was born & raised in NY and I grew up rooting for the NY Yankees & the NY Mets as my dad took me to tons of games for both teams. Derek Jeter has been playing shortstop for the Yankees since I saw my first game at Yankee Stadium as a young girl. For 20 years, I've watched him play in person and on TV. He is the epitome of class, grace, and dignity. He is a true legend and an absolutely incredible athlete. Starting my love of baseball as a young girl, Derek Jeter, was one of the first players I started to follow. Derek Jeter was a captain and a leader. Every time he ran up those clubhouse steps and stepped onto the field jogging to his shortstop position, he played his heart out. I got goosebumps watching him play. He will be sorely missed by the Yank

Day 26: Your Top 5 Favorite Hobbies/Pastimes 1. Spending time with my family 2. Reading (books/magazines/blogs) 3. Watching & attending sporting events 4. Scrapbooking 5. Swimming Credit: Pinterest

Day 25: What You're Reading Right Now I'm currently reading What A Girl Wants by Lindsey Kelk. Credit: Pinterest

Day 24: Favorite form of exercise and why I will be the first person to admit I don't like exercising. However, if I have to, I prefer to swim, dance, go on a stationery bike. Credit: Pinterest

Happy First Day of Fall!  Fall is my favorite season. I love the leaves changing colors, pumpkin everything, Halloween, Thanksgiving, baseball playoffs & the World Series, football season. Credit for all Images: Pinterest What is your favorite season & why?

Day 23: Things you want to learn how to do I would love to get better at scrapbooking and working on my planner. I also would love to learn calligraphy.

Monday Morning Gossip for 9/22/14 This weekend was a very low-key weekend. I had two wisdom teeth taken out on Friday morning so I spent Friday, Saturday, & Sunday just taking it easy. I did make pumpkin cupcakes Saturday afternoon but aside from that I spent the weekend watching baseball & football, watching movies, and doing lots of reading. Sidenote: I can't believe that this is the last week that I will be watching Derek Jeter play shortstop for the New York Yankees. Credit: Pinterest

Day 22: Songs you currently have on repeat Flora-Bama -Kenny Chesney Captain Jack -Billy Joel Girls Chase Boys -Ingrid Michaelson All About You -Hilary Duff

Sunday Social for 9/21/14 1. What is your favorite part of fall? I love the leaves changing colors, pumpkin everything, Halloween, baking, football season. 2. Do you have anything special planned for fall? Welcoming my nephew to the world in October & becoming an aunt for the 9th time! <3 3. What is fall like in your area? Sadly, the leaves don't really change colors here but the temperature is usually in the 70's. 4. What is your favorite football team to cheer for (college or professional)? New York Jets & New York Giants 5. Do you decorate for fall? Show us pics. I put up some fall decorations in my room and my mom usually decorates downstairs.

Day 21: Another OOTD Today I will be staying in and just relaxing due to having wisdom teeth surgery on Friday so my OOTD is loungewear. My comfy Gillian & O'Malley pants from Target and a comfy t-shirt.

Here is what I received in my Pop Sugar Must Have Box for September: ^September 2014 Pop Sugar Must Have Box^ ^What Inspired September's box^ ^September Pop Sugar Must Have Box^ Tilo Scarves Modal Gradation Scarf in Raisin Retails for: $125 I did not like this scarf. I loved the one they had sent in a box earlier this year but I did not like this one. Luckily, my mom loved it so it's now hers. I wish this scarf wasn't so much money because I would have rather received some other items with more value than this. This was the highest valued item in the September box. Oribe Superfine Purse Size Hair Spray Retails for: $21.50 I do use hairspray everyday so I will use this, I just wish it was a full size item. Urban Remedy Almond Brownie Retails for: $6 "Made with 100 percent organic, quality ingredients" I love brownies so I enjoyed seeing this product. I haven't eaten it yet though. Letter C Design Go

I'm sorry I missed day 19, I had surgery. Day 19: Link Love: Tag your favorite blogs, articles, etc Here are three of my favorite blogs, although I have many favorites. 1. Mix & Match Match Family by Shay http://shullfamily.blogspot.com/ 2. Ramblings of A Suburban Mom by Jennifer http://www.ramblingsofasuburbanmom.com/ 3. I Have A Degree In This by Kimberlee http://www.ihaveadegreeinthis.com/ Day 20: A Cause You're Passionate About Asperger's/Autism Awareness

Day 18: Thankful Thursday I'm so very thankful for my family. I love being a part of my family. I'm also very thankful for my job, my boss, and my co-workers. We have a great team!