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...]

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...]

2014 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring AWD

  The first thing people notice about the 2014 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring AWD is the styling.  It is pretty sharp looking, especially with its Mazda Soul Red metallic paint and accompanying black interior. Those were the colors last week’s test drive.  The eye travels over this compact crossover and sees its narrow exterior that shows off a car that has more room overall than one would think.  It looks leaner and with a sporty quality to it.  A power moon roof and 19 –inch alloy wheels add to the smooth exterior. How does the CX-5 Grand Touring perform?  What is it like on the inside?  Let me tell you. Interior Climbing into the Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring, which seats five comfortably, I took notice of the satiny black interior and leather seats.  It is narrow seating in the … [Read more...]

Gluten-Free Snacks with Van’s Crackers & Usana Bars

Disclaimer: TMC was not paid for this post.  Products received are for review purposes only. Opinions are TMC's only.    After going gluten-free over a year ago it has been challenging to find snacks that are not only healthy but also taste good too.  Price is also a factor, especially after buying one too many boxes of bad tasting, funny texture snacks that just left me feeling disappointed, frustrated and hungry.  This summer I was sent two brands that provide healthy snack alternatives that are also gluten-free.  … [Read more...]

The Sporty & Affordable 2014 Mazda Mazda6

*Disclosure: TMC was not paid for this post. Products received are for review purposes only. Opinions are TMC's only. The Mazda Mazda6 for 2014 is a bit of a stunner. I had no idea this would be the case and only an inkling when it arrived at my front door. Immediately I was drawn in by its grill, a style that has become increasingly popular with other brands, and its 'Soul Red' color. Moving inside I found another reason to love the Mazda6. The interior seat styling in almond leather is not just nice to look at and feel but it gives the car a sportier look that took it a step beyond regular sedan. Shortly after taking the Mazda6 on the road I realized I wasn't the only one who felt this way. Neighbors walked around the car, inspecting it, each time it was parked. People stopped me in … [Read more...]

The Stylish & Eco-Friendly Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 2013

Disclaimer: TMC was not paid for this post. Products received are for review purposes only. Opinions are TMC's only. I can't think of a better way to introduce you, my readers, to the newest part of The Mummy Chronicles (TMC) than by debuting the Cars section with the 2013 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid (I know!). Formerly only on my review blog, Mummy's Product Reviews, the car section will be seen here on TMC now. It's about time too!  My love for cars first started here in 2007, so it feels natural to have it come back home. I hope you enjoy reading about the features, likes, dislikes and findings as I continue to explore the world of driving, the auto industry and cars of all shapes and sizes.   I want to hear what you think, love and questions you may have about cars too.  Let's get … [Read more...]

Where’s Mummy?

So tired I forgot to take off my lashes! This week has been a blur.  There was the snoringly awful Oscars that I stayed up entirely too late for and a late night with a friend and a few missed workouts because I was too tired to move.  By Thursday I was useless and feeling queasy.  This seems to be a pattern I'm developing where I go and go and then despite my best efforts I crash.  I'm going for a physical next Monday and hopefully we can figure out what I can do with all this extra estrogen that is making me weepy, acne-prone and generally a malcontent 15 year-old who feels like crying one minute and blowing up the world the next.  I do have a new talent though.  I can now heat the house with my brand new set of hot flashes.  Aren't those fabulous?!  Mmmhmmm...  … [Read more...]

Got a Lazy Libido?

Oh honey, you are not alone!  I don't know how many girls nights I have spent talking about this very topic.  Women with kids especially have this issue.  The emails I have received alone made me respond to this pitched post idea. So what can you do?  Try reading this for one. The Nine Natural Ways to Get Out of Libido Limbo by Laurie Steelsmith ND I wanted to know the most common question she gets asked. "Many women confide in me that they have negative or anxious feelings, at the deepest level, about their sexuality. The number one question I get is, "Why do I have so little desire?" In several recent studies, roughly 1 in 3 women reported low or no sexual desire. Other studies have found even higher percentages of low libido among women, particularly women over … [Read more...]