Disclaimer: TMC was not paid for this post. Products received are for review purposes only. Opinions are TMC's only. You know me, I am always on the look out for a great set of natural beauty products that work. Beyond working well I want them to wow me in some way whether it is a scent or something a bit different that other products don't possesses. Nourish Organic Body Wash ($9.99, 10 oz) was sent to me for review. … [Read more...]
Disney on Ice ‘Let’s Celebrate!’ Giveaway
Disclosure: I am a Feld Family Ambassador, and in exchange for my time and efforts in attending shows and reporting my opinion within this blog, as well as keeping you advised of the latest discount offers, Feld Entertainment has provided me with complimentary tickets to Feld shows and opportunities to attend private Feld pre-Show events. TMC was not paid for this post. Products are received for review and contest purposes only. Opinions are TMC's only. DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS LET’S CELEBRATE! Coming to Fairfax, VA October 23-27! … [Read more...]
Whatcha Wearing Wednesday- 2941 Fall Harvest
This weekend was jam packed full of fall goodness. It was as if I was trying to cram a month spent missing out on autumn into two days. Wait. That is exactly what I did. From spending the day at Planet Spooky at Kings Dominion with the kids on Saturday to spending Sunday afternoon on a day date with H at 2941's Fall Harvest Festival (sublime!) and even getting my first run in since I've been sick. The Fall Harvest Festival at 2941 was held Sunday, September 29. It featured eights wines from France and Germany as well as four types of fall beers. My favorite wine by far was the Leon Bosch, Sylvaner from Alsace, France. At different tables throughout the restaurant you could taste delicious items like Duck Pithivier or a fall ratatouille. Served with a warm butternut … [Read more...]
Oooh It’s Planet Spooky at Kings Dominion
Disclosure: TMC was not paid for this post. Products and tickets received are for review purposes only. Opinions are TMC's only. The only roller coaster I will ride. I will fully admit that I'm not an amusement park person. Actually, it is more that I'm not a ride person. My kids and husband on the other hand possess a gene for thrill rides, coasters and all things theme park that I just can't handle. However, I do love spending the day in the park, eating all the food I can cram into my mouth (Kings Dominion has gluten free options too) and riding the kiddie rides that make-up Planet Snoopy. Yes, really. That's how lame I am when it comes to these things. My kids are little and for now a day spent at Kings Dominion in Doswell, VA doesn't go much beyond Snoopy's world and … [Read more...]
2014 KIA Sorento SX AWD
Disclosure: TMC was not paid for this post. Products received are for review purposes only. Opinions are TMC's only The 2014 KIA Sorento SX arrived at my door and no one noticed. From the outside the Sorento looked so similar in size, color and shape to the previously reviewed SUV from the week before that no one could tell the difference. After two days of driving the Sorento the differences could not be ignored. Redesigned for 2014 the Kia Sorento SX with AWD is drastically different in look and feel. Not much of the old model was left behind, which was I think is a step in the right direction. The old ways of Kia still plague its reputation despite the fact that each year with some model or other the company continues to win over the car industry. Trust me, I still … [Read more...]
Pour Le Monde Perfume
Disclosure: I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. Perfume does not give me as big a rush as a new nail polish or lipstick but I do admit to being very finicky when it comes to my preferred scent. Each year when Neiman Marcus has their bi-annual beauty event I think, "Oh! I'll just order something new and that's that." Never happens. Unless I have tried it a few times and know that I love it, I cannot say "I love citrus scents, so any citrus will do." No way. I love peppery perfumes too with bergamot but that hasn't always worked out. While I do tend to adore a more spicy, zest-filled aroma I'm open to giving all … [Read more...]
Whatcha Wearing Wednesday-Oxblood & Leather
THE RUMORS ARE TRUE.... This has been me the last few weeks. Minus the times I threw on a pair of shorts or boyfriend jeans to head to yet another doctor appointment, this is what I have been wearing for the last 3-4 weeks. I don't know that I have ever been this sick in my life. I spent every weekend in bed, and the last two weeks EVERY. DAY. IN. MY. BED. OY. In fact, this look is a step up from two weeks ago when I was frequenting my favorite haunts- the kitchen, my bed and couch in pajama shorts and loose t-shirts. Ah, pneumonia. You suck. I hope to never see you again. I'm totally getting that over-65 pneumonia shot next month. This is what I wish I was wearing instead... Oxblood & … [Read more...]
Beauty Love of the Week- Bic Soleil Shave & Trim
Disclosure: TMC was not paid for this post. Products are receive for review purposes only. Opinions are TMC's only. Summer is officially over but that doesn't mean I'm about to let things go, if you know what I mean. I'm talking about shaving, trimming, whatever it is you do to keep things neat and tidy in the bikini line department. This summer I saw a lot of online buzz going on with BIC and their just launched Soleil Shave & Trim product. I am a hair removal cream kind of girl. It takes the same amount of time as shaving and irritates my skin way less, with no mean, red bumps. I will shave the bikini area if I am in a hurry, but the results are short-lived and often come up looking less than stellar. An old friend asked me test out the BIC Soleil Shave & … [Read more...]
The Sensory Child Gets Organized Review
Disclosure: TMC was not paid for this post. Products received are for review purposes only. Opinions are TMC's only. One of the first things we learned as parents when The Fifth Element was diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) was the importance of planning ahead and staying organized. We were lucky enough to receive services through our county's infant and toddler program which included speech and occupational therapy a few times a month. These sessions did not just help our daughter, they helped us as parents and as a family understand that the sensory child has a harder time than other kids navigating the world. It feels chaotic to them and they either seek or avoid stimulation to deal with their daily lives. … [Read more...]
Coin-Shaped Lithium Batteries- Protect Your Child From Swallowing Them Today
Disclosure: TMC was paid for this post in sponsorship with Energizer and The Motherhood, Battery Controlled and Safe Kids Worldwide. Opinions and thoughts are TMC's only. Three kids can bring a lot of emergency room visits. I should know, I was there just last week when during bedtime the smallest one escaped tooth brushing duties and instead went exploring in my bathroom. Not more than five minutes could have passed when I heard my middle child yell, "MOM! The Fifth Element got into your cough syrup!!" My heart stopped. My cough syrup isn't OTC, which is bad enough. It was just prescribed for pneumonia and contained codeine. I rushed to her, sniffed her breath, saw a ton of cough syrup on the counter and asked her if she drank it. She burst into tears and I knew she had ingested … [Read more...]