Launching Jac Henri Slim Wallets On Kickstarter

Yannick Henriette, my husband, has been making wallets for a while now. He made the first one years ago when he couldn't find a wallet slim enough for his taste. A lot of people told him to carry a card holder,  but they aren't secure and can't contain cash, so it really wasn't a solution. Neither was a rubber band that a lot of people do. So he made his own, and the Jac Henri Slim Wallet was born, even though we didn't name it that until seven years later. He carried it the entire time and got a lot of compliments as well as requests from friends to make one for them. Almost everyone who has carried one has totally loved it. (there's always that one dentist, isn't there?) And encouraged us to go on Kickstarter. So we did. Click on the link below and out the site. If you like what you see, please pledge and share with your friends!

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1694334202/jac-henri-slim-wallet/backers

I Love My 2013 Mercedes GLK

When I'm not driving it myself, I'm taking pictures

I am always writing about cars because I love them. So, needless to say, I did a lot or research before buying my newest, the Mercedes 2013 GLK. Sure, it helps that it was Motor Trend's SUV of the Year, but I had already made up my mind before it was given that distinction. So what sealed the deal? It's better priced than the Audi Q5 that I also love, and much cooler than the Lexus RX or Lincoln MKX, both of which I was seriously considering.

There were some sacrifices made - I don't have GPS, real leather seats or park distance control, all of which my pervious 2006 X3 did have. Of those, the only one I find myself missing is the park distance control. Once you become reliant on the beeps, it's hard to go back - that's all I'll say. I did get keyless start, which I love and the sunroof which I was a little worried about because, when closed it is only covered by a screen and not a solid cover, a concern I also had with the Audi Q5. So far it hasn't been that hot, but we'll see how it does this summer in the Miami heat.

As for driving - it's amazing! So much smoother than my BMW X3 was, but you can still feel the road, unlike a Mercedes ML AMG we once owned. The GLK has both Sport and Economy options, you can choose your drive depending on your preference or mood. Fuel economy is not bad at all, especially compared to previous GLK models.  I find myself averaging about 19-20 MPG in town and 24-25 MPG on the highway.

Speaking of the highway, this little truck was meant to go fast and truly seems happiest at 80 mph. Seriously, it's not just an excuse to speed, which I'd never do ;) And it turns on a dime. I have driven many cars, both mine and as tests and I can honestly say I've never experienced such an amazing turning radius. Never. Not even in the Mini. And, at only 178" long, it is a dream to drive and park in South Beach. The engine cuts off when you hit the brake for more than a few seconds to save fuel, and while at first it was a bit disconcerting, I'm totally used to it now, and it makes me feel "green."

I bought it from the Mercedes dealership in Tampa. Yes, we have plenty of them here in Miami. But let's just say they are used to a very upscale, Latin clientele that does not drive a particularly hard bargain. Meanwhile, on Florida's west coast they gave me a much better price, and full blue book trade in value for my loaded, cream puff of an X3. Not only that, they did it sight unseen, and picked up the trade in and delivered the new car right to my office. The next day a rep from Mercedes came to my work to give me the full gadget tour. You really can't get any better service than that, nor a better car.

Amazingly beautiful and slightly retro dash

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