Beauty Love- Lumene CC Cream & Violent Eyes
I have a deep love for Friday's in October. I can't quite pinpoint the reason but unlike any other time of the year Friday afternoons in October just feel loaded with anticipation. Maybe it goes back to the start of a new school year, high school dances and the feeling of endless possibilities of what the school year could hold. The slight chill in the air, the crisp coldness as the leaves crunch beneath your feet and you take a big breath in of the fall air. It's heaven. Friday beauty love feels almost as good. … [Read more...]
Whatcha Wearing Wednesday- WAPA Rally 2013
Rockland Manor, home of this year's rally It was a ridiculously rainy October day last Friday. The kind that makes you want to shrink back under the covers and call it a day right after a mug of hot tea. Unless of course that day is the annual WAPA (Washington Automotive Press Association) Rally. I'm a fairly new and overly excited member, think Ritalin-infused Chihuahua puppy kind of excited, and this was my first rally. I had no idea what to expect beyond the fact that I was headed into Potomac, Maryland to spend the day driving cars of all types and horsepower. Mmm....horsepower. Like 429 horsepower in the Hyundai Equus. Leather seating, fuel economy, diesel, torque and superior sound systems. All words that get the reaction from me that some women get from designer shoes. Speaking … [Read more...]
Books We Are Reading Right Now
We are a family of book lovers. Reading is a priority in our house from stories at nap time to bedtime and everything in between. The kids have adopted our need to devour books and I'm always willing to check out new titles or head to the library. Actually I think the library sort of hates our family. We come in like a hurricane, grab a bazillion books and leave a whirlwind of dust in our wake. Then six weeks later it happens all over again with a stack of late fees that makes my five year-old self blush with humility. Having late library books is like a mortal sin to me. The rest of my family feels no shame. I cringe. This month we are reading a few great titles, some are just perfect for Halloween! Let's explore! … [Read more...]
Beauty Love of the Week: Pacifica Coconut Kiss Lip Butter & blowpro Texture Spray
Two products are up this week. It isn't often that I find two items that I like to use on first test. Many times things get repurposed or serve as a back up to my preferred products but this week blow pro dry texture spray and Pacifica Coconut Kiss Lip Butter ended up front and center on my bathroom counter. They are still there a few weeks later being used daily. After all that do I need to go on? Yes! Let's get to the details then. … [Read more...]
Whatcha Wearing Wednesday- You Say It’s Your Birthday
In honor of my BFF E's birthday today, I'm kickin' it old school with some rather scary photos of fashion past. Scary in the fact that there is a white sweatpants incident and a lot of shapeless, bland clothing going on. Thank God I finally embraced color! Don't worry E, you can breathe easy. I didn't put up any of you just because it is your birthday. I obviously grew up in a rural area, actually known as a village that didn't have a lot to do most nights. E and I would spend hours taking craptastic photos of each other doing inane things to quell the boredom and teenage angst. During these times it was obviously imperative to live in a world free of color? Geeez, you would think with all the writing I did on my walls as a teen I would have done it with a colored … [Read more...]
Nourish Organic Body Wash
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...]