Manna Kadar

Disclosure:  TMC was not paid for this post. Products are received for reviews only. Opinions are TMC's only.  Between Christmas and New Year's Eve more make-up arrives at my front door for review than anything else. Next, comes skin care, which we all just need for the frigid winter months, right? Right. This week I'm talking about Manna Kadar Cosmetics, which likes to keep beauty simplified. Created by celebrity make-up artist Manna Kadar she likes to bring fun, function and lots of femininity to her products. Let's take a look! … [Read more...]

Good Tidings of Comfort & Joy!

  A week filled with friends, family and many activities has me feeling blessed, a bit frenzied, excited as a little kid and wanting to hunker down and rest with those I hold dear. See you next week! Enjoy every moment in the way you feel is best and forget all the rest! Love, Vicky, H, The Fifth Element, The Comedian and TD … [Read more...]

Beauty Love of the Week- Shea Yeleen

Disclosure: TMC was not paid for this post. Products received are for review purposes only. Opinions are TMC's only. You all know that I love my natural products.  I also love giving back, helping out in big and small ways.  Shea Yeleen products came to my doorstep last month and I have been in love ever since.  I mean, I opened the box up and just about swooned with the natural lavender scent that wafted up.  It's PHENOMENAL!  Yet, it doesn't overpower once you rub it in.  LOVE! … [Read more...]

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe LTD AWD Review

Disclosure: TMC was not paid for this post. Products received are for review purposes only. Opinions are TMC's only. Car provided by STI Drive. 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe LTD AWD Let me start off by saying that I have driven four Hyundai's in my lifetime.  A Hyundai Accent and Elantra, both rental cars and last in October I had the opportunity to drive the Equus, which is just flat-out amazing.  The Santa Fe I had I only knew from seeing it on the road since its debut and never gave it much thought. That all changed when this model arrived at my front door earlier this month.  Lower to the ground than I expected this SUV is a great alternative to a minivan.  I instantly fell in love, as did my kids, with captain style chairs in the middle row and the full third row with bench … [Read more...]

Whatcha Wearing Wednesday- God-Awful Gifts & an ASOS GIVEAWAY!

Disclosure: This is not a paid post. TMC's giveaway is courtesy of NatWest Bank. Opinions are TMC's only. I'm changing things up here this week for Whatcha Wearing Wednesday.  Sure, there are outfits from you (ladies, I LOVE your links!) and from me.  With the addition of a giveaway from ASOS courtesy of NatWest Bank!!!  Read on! … [Read more...]

The 2014 Ford C-MAX Energi and #onetankofgood

Disclosure: TMC was not paid for this post. Products received are for review purposes only. Opinions are TMC's only. 2014 Ford C-MAX Energi We all want to do good this time of year and help out our fellow man.  Normally, I do the whole donation of food, clothing and give money to various charities.  This year, I wanted and felt the real need to get involved and do more.  Ford asked me to review their C-MAX Energi and incorporate it into their One Tank of Good campaign.  It sums up to mean, what can you do with one tank of gas?  With the Ford C-MAX Energi it felt limitless! For three weeks I put out the word with friends, family, co-workers, whoever I could think of that the girls and I were holding a clothing drive to benefit ACTS in Dumfries, VA.  In particular, I wanted to give … [Read more...]

Good Stuff for the Holidays- Numi Organic Tea & Udi’s Tasty Treats

Disclosure:  TMC was not paid for this post. Products received are for review purposes only.  Opinions are TMC's only.  Need a bit of holiday cheer?  I don't know about you but I'm feeling less than jolly this week as deadlines loom both before and during the holidays and the kids will be out of school in just a few days. There is cleaning, cooking, wrapping and shopping to do and I am trying not to freak out. Good thing, I got the best cutting board which will make the whole thing more bearable. I need a few indulges that won't add-on anymore holiday-induced pounds or leave me feeling nauseous, bloated and lethargic.  I'm loving my two latest finds. They are just perfect for this time of year. … [Read more...]

2014 KIA Forte LX Review

Disclosure: TMC was not paid for this post. Products received are for review purposes only. Opinions are TMC's only. Cars provided by STI Drive.     The newly redesigned 2014 KIA Forte LX arrived at my door in sedan form (it comes in coupe and hatchback too) and I was anxious to check out a sedan that is typically too small for my needs. In the past this model was known for having good gas mileage but lacking in interior design and extras. Did the redesign succeed in bringing out a better Forte? … [Read more...]

Whatcha Wearing Wednesday- One Cable Knit Sweater Worn Two Ways

Being from New England, I feel like some wardrobe staples and classics just stick with you. I grew up surrounded by L.L. Bean (think fisherman crewneck and you know what I'm talking about) and J.Crew styles that had way less fashion flair than they do today. The thick, cream colored cable knit sweater was definitely one of those pieces. You wore it faithfully each winter probably paired with jeans or khakis. Your snow boots were never far behind. Today, that look no longer makes the cut. Refreshed and surviving I picked up a warm, half-merino wool blend at Target a few weeks back and I cannot stop wearing it. As the icy sleet and snow poured down yesterday I knew it was going to be my part of my day. But, I want to wear it more!  After sifting through my closet I came up with two ways … [Read more...]

Our Holiday Gift Ideas with American Girl

Disclosure:  TMC was not paid for this post.  Products received are for review purposes only.  Opinions are TMC's only.    Three girls with three hearts devoted to American Girl means we spend a lot of time going through each and every American Girl catalog that comes to our house.  That catalog is like the big fat Sears catalog was to me when I was growing up.  They spend hours circling things, discussing items and talking about who they imagine they will give so many of the dolls and accessories to, if only they had an unlimited bank account.  This year I rounded up the girls and asked them to tell me their top three items they would like to receive or give to friends. … [Read more...]