Month: September 2017

Does looking like a hottie and not a hot mess require a small fortune?
It’s no secret that in the back of every woman’s mind after minutes or hours of primping coming
out looking runway ready is always a strived for goal. However, the misconception is that being
photo shoot ready looks certainly don’t come cheap. At times, it can cost as much as $50 or
more for a single bottle of foundation. So, does this mean that those of us who can’t shell out a
few hundred dollars for a full set of cosmetics are simply out of luck?
On the surface, this may seem to be the case. However, after further digging finding diamonds
in the rough of popular drug store/high street brands is no longer wishful thinking but a

Who flies for pleasure? That’s indeed the million-dollar question.
To most people the thought of flying anywhere whether for business or for holiday can translate into a
stressful situation. Whether it’s the ever-rising price of plane tickets, battling through crowded airports
or anxiety about air travel in general. Overall, the experience is never a good one.
It sure doesn’t come cheap…
Choosing to travel by air requires

By Mary Thompson –

Are all natural cleaners really the best way to kill the germs in your home while saving
the earth? Or is there no place under the kitchen sink for products made with bleach free
ingredients that aren’t worth the labels they’re printed on?
One of the main things' consumers look for when shopping for cleaning supplies, is products
that are tough on dirt. As a result of the busy fast paced lives our society has evolved into
cleaning the house on a daily basis is hardly possible. That being said taking a few hours to
clean is usually done during the weekend or wherever a day off chooses to fall. But, honestly
who wants to spend a whole day which is supposed to be devoted to rest and relaxation, elbow
deep in rubber gloves and mildew?
Wasn’t the point of purchasing cleaning products, to reduce the effort and cut time in
half?
The main marketing claim of these “all-natural” cleaning products is that not only are consumers
choosing to use them saving the environment. Nevertheless, they are just as powerful as
conventional cleaners. After all, wouldn’t it be great to cut through the grime without the strong
fumes chemicals tend to exhibit?
It’s a win-win situation, so what’s the problem?
The problem is only one of the parts of their marketing scheme was valid. These products are
indeed absent of all harsh fumes. The scent they do let off is hardly similar to that found in
products, which contain high amounts of bleach and other disinfectants.
Nevertheless, the positive side effect of earth friendly cleaning end there. The reason why you
can’t smell the ingredients it cause; there’s hardly anything present to begin with. This is evident
in the fact that using these to clean the bathroom results in the chore taking practically double
the time than it would with products of conventional solutions.
But wasn’t making the process easier the whole point of purchasing these products?
Without having the ability to cut through the grime thereby making the cleaning process a
breeze rather than a struggle, makes one question the point of these products in the first place.
Another highly noticeable discrepancy is the consistency of the actual products. Compared to
conventional surface cleaners that seem to be thick and grab onto gunk and grim. All-natural
cleaners, on the other hand, seem to be so watered down in consistency that to the naked eye
what comes out of these containers could indeed be mistaken for H2O. However, the
discrepancies don’t stop there. When trying to remedy the problem by lathering it up with a little
bit of water in order to perhaps get some bubbles to form up the results are so minuscule they
might as well be invisible. Adding to the question is anything in there to begin with?
It’s no secret that taking care of the world is always helpful. But, come on there’s a limit!
Ever since pollution and global warming landed itself on societies priority list numerous methods
have been put in place to combat

By Mary Thompson –

As kid’s appetites grow a mile a minute, bank accounts seem to not have gotten the memo and are
lagging behind.
The rapidly changing times brought upon by constant advancements in technology may cause kids to sit
at home playing with the next electronic device, rather than ride bikes outside with their friends.
Nevertheless, one thing that remains the same is

By Mary Thompson

Pina Coladas will not only get you lost in the rain, but financial turmoil as well.
With the summer holidays being just around the corner, come trips to the beach, fun-filled days at
amusement parks as well as local tourist attractions seeing a spike in spectators and sales. Keeping a
handle on a responsible monthly budget seems close to impossible for two main reasons numerous
purchases can rapidly add up and become hard to keep track of. Then of course, there’s the most
obvious reason of all during these long days of relaxation who wants to look at bank statements and
balance out the budget.
For most individuals, the idea of taking a spontaneous holiday isn’t at all realistic. These fun-filled
getaways usually take lots of strategic planning, penny pinching and hard decision making. As it is with
every challenge that hard-working families must face. Businesses decide to make a buck by claiming to
have solutions, which could make things a lot easier.
Is there a way to escape high prices and fees?
No matter how

When it Comes to Types of Makeup is Age Just a Number? By Mary Thompson –

Is anyone ever too old for flavored lip gloss?
Most of us can relate to having our first introduction to makeup coming in the form of Bonne Bell lip
gloss. It’s wide variety of colours, scents and flavours were enough to make any little girls eyes go wide
with delight. If that wasn’t enough soon they came out with a line that involved the combination of a
shimmery substance that would add a sense of glitz and shine as well.

Nevertheless, it’s no secret that in order to find any Bonne Bell products in super centers such as Target
and Walmart. All anyone really needs to do is follow the signs leading to Hello Kitty and Barbie themed
cosmetics. Otherwise known as products for little girls. That is mother approved.

Are these cosmetics that can only be described as undeniably adorable reserved solely for the kids? Or
can those who are young at heart get in on the fun too?

It’s no secret that turning back the clock is something that so many would love to do. However, until the
fountain of youth can be found that dream will continue to an unreachable fantasy that has little to no
chance of becoming a new reality.

Fun and cute lip gloss for the grown-ups? Believe it or not, it’s right within reach.  Here is how you do it, check out ….

The New Standard, Polite TV by Mary Thompson –

Have we gotten too sensitive?
It used to be that we could easily say times haven’t really changed. Aside from new fashion and
technology. Claiming that values have remained exactly the same was once a viable statement to make.
Nevertheless, what was once alright just isn’t anymore.

Whether this is the result of more negative aspects coming to light or the simple fact that we as a
society have become too touchy. One thing for sure it’s doing more harm than good.
Is censoring negativity leading it to multiply further? Talk about

By Mary Thompson –

Just because it’s cooling down doesn’t mean it’s smooth sailing from here on out. The sun may no
longer be blazing. But, the changing seasons, allergies and particles are about to converge on the skin
like their own personal smorgasbord.

Most people associate allergies and breakouts with spring time pollen. After all, there’s nothing worse
than nature’s bounty to make you itch and sneeze. What isn’t commonly known are the pesky allergies
that can come along with the changing leaves and temperatures of autumn.
The flowers may not be in bloom, but you can bet ragweed is all the rage…

To make things worse is impossible to avoid its hazardous effects. After all, not only is ragweed in the
air, but it constantly lingering on the fruits and veggies we need to consume on a daily basis.
So much for these so-called healthy food groups carrying nothing but positive effects. But like a double
edge sword your damned if you do consume them which can result in a pesky case of sneezing and
breakouts. As well as being damned if you don’t, after all, there’s no denying their ever-essential anti
bodies during the dreaded flu season.

Here are some cleansers to calm skin during the ever-changing temperatures, irritants and particles
which make up the months of autumn.

These balms, cleansers and serums are sure to protect skin from those pesky breakouts that

By Mary Thompson –

Has freshness taken a backseat to meal delivery and convenience?
As lifestyles and societies take on changes to be modernize. Simple activities such as grocery shopping
can start to take on an inconvenient form to some families who are always on the go. Suddenly ordering
dinner to be delivered conveniently every night becomes socially acceptable. For some customers, it’s
because they simply do not have the time to go to the grocery store. For others, they want to be part of
the “cool kids” that eat dinner utilizing the hip new trend everyone’s raving about.

A healthy lifestyle change?
There certainly is a good portion of individuals who have turned to proportioned made from scratch
meals for

So, I’ve never told this story publicly.  First – you’ve gotta understand, being a latin pop musician is often like being a member of the rat pack, but in spanish.  Although I’d love to fancy myself as Dean Martin, let’s face it – I’m prob Sammy.    You could be going about your business innocently, but crazy shit happens.   This is true for musicians stateside too, part of the biz – but as a Hindu I’m usually the only one without a gun. Not even sure I’d know what to do with one!