Saturday, November 3, 2012

{2012 Holiday Gift Guide} Mia Mariu Giveaway!

Whenever I buy myself something it is either a book or makeup. I only buy myself clothes when I absolutely need something new to wear.  But I can't pass any makeup section without stopping to see what is new.  If a friend tells me about a new mascara, I go buy it.  No questions asked.  I just started hearing great things about Mia Mariu so I knew I had to try it!  When I was online trying to decide what to choose, I used their great Shade Finder tool.  I have olive skin so sometimes ordering online is a little tricky.  But the Shade Finder really helped me select the right shades.  I found that their website was easy to navigate and it was simple to make an order.  

After careful selection, I ended up getting the:
~PERFECTING FINISH Mineral Cream Concealer in AnĂ­s
~Mineral Powder Bronzer in South Beach
~Luminous Lip Gloss in Romance
~Volumizing and Lengthening Mascara in Black 

The first product I tried was the mineral cream concealer.  I have extremely dark circles under my eyes(thanks genetics!).  I use a super thick concealer to get rid of them but do not like to use it on my face.  Mia Mariu's concealer was great for all my other skin imperfections.  It was the perfect shade so I could even use it without any foundation or powder.  

The bronzer was my favorite! I chose the pinkish shade of South Beach. It was a great way to have the bronzing effect with a slight blush color also. The product really went on smoothly and blended really easily into my foundation.  I have been using this bronzer every day now for a few weeks!  

The lip gloss is one of the best lip glosses I have tried in a while.  I am a huge lip gloss girl and this did not disappoint.  The color I chose, Romance, was perfect for every day wear.   It is a light pink with lots of shine.  Their lip glosses all contain vitamins to keep your lips feeling great.  This is not a sticky gloss!  I hate that thick feeling that some glosses have but this goes on smooth.  I plan on buying another color really soon!

The mascara was the only product I wasn't sure I was going to like.  I am really picky about my mascara because I hate that clumpy eye look.  While the brush looks standard, it really was wonderful.  The mascara seemed to lengthen my eye lashes without getting them all stuck together.  My eyes looked naturally plumped without it seeming that I was wearing a ton of eye makeup.  

Overall, I enjoyed all my beauty products from Mia Mariu!  Any of their products would be a great gift(they have makeup sets) or stocking stuffers.  I know I would be thrilled to wake up to some makeup brushes!*

Mia Mariu is generously offering every product(AR$57) that I tried to one of our lucky readers.  If you win, you have 48 hours to respond to the email I have sent you.  You are given the choice of shades or colors on all the products.

I was not financially compensated for this post. I received a sample for review purposes. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience.

*Hint Hint husband!

November Photo A Day-Day Three

Breakfast

#FMSPhotoADay

Friday, November 2, 2012

Coupon Coup Giveaway

I know that everyone loves saving money so I found this great giveaway to help you!  There are a ton of prizes.  Good luck from Blabs from SAHM and TW!
Welcome to the Coupon Coup Giveaway, hosted by Stay a Stay at Home Mom with cohosts Zoes Printable Coupons, Sisters Saving Cents, Military Wives Saving, and Mamal Diane Keeping it Simple.

One of the best ways families can save money all year long is to utilize coupons. Now, for the uninitiated, you're probably thinking its just not worth it to spend Sunday morning clipping a coupon to save a quarter off a tube of toothpaste you don't even like! But there is so much more to couponing than that! By properly using coupons, most families can save 20-90% off their food, paper products, and toiletries bill, and take home bags of freebies each month.

This fantastic giveaway aims at helping you learn how to do it! One lucky winner will receive:
~Couponing: The Extreme Video Course
~6-mo Membership to SavingsAngel
~Coupon Clutch from Grandma's Little Lilly
~Create Your Own Coupon Binder
~40 Recent Coupon Inserts from Coupon Connection Idaho
~$100 Wal-Mart Gift Card
Additionally FIVE First Prize winners will receive a copy of Couponing: The Extreme Video Course.

Couponing: The Extreme Video Course
Have you ever wondered how the couponers on TV are able to fill three grocery carts full of food and toiletries and pay a penny? Well, part of that is Hollywood entertainment, but most of it is possible. Couponing: The Extreme Video Course will show you how to regularly save 20-90% off your food and toiletries bill.


The Coupon Coup Giveaway winner will receive a copy of Couponing: The Extreme Video Course (accessed online) AND FIVE lucky runner-up winners will also receive a copy!

Plus, all giveaway participants are eligible to receive $5 off Couponing: The Extreme Video Course while the giveaway is going on. Simply enter this code at checkout:
COUPONCOUP
(NOTE: If you purchase Couponing: The Extreme Video Course and are one of the winners, you'll receive a refund. No need to worry about buying the course and then winning it anyway :)

Couponing: The Extreme Video Course



6-Month Membership to SavingsAngel
SavingsAngel helps busy moms dramatically cut their grocery bills. Create your own customized shopping list from hundreds of weekly matchup deals. Search for specific products or coupons. Get email alerts for deals on products you use at your favorite stores. Get personalized help for couponing beginners and great tips for experts. Long-time members agree the small monthly fee is worth the extra savings of money and time. A generous friend-to-friend referral program makes it easy to get your membership for free.

The winner of the Coupon Coup Giveaway gets a 6month membership to SavingsAngel absolutely free!



Coupon Clutch
For smaller couponing trips, restaurants and entertainment, and even specialty store organization, a coupon clutch is critical! Grandma's Little Lilly, an etsy store, makes beautiful, functional coupon clutches, and has graciously offered the winner of the Coupon Coup Giveaway the clutch of her choice from Grandma's etsy store here.




Coupon Binder
Every good couponer worth her salt has a coupon binder. The winner of this giveaway will receive the materials needed to make her own customized coupon binder (instructions here) including:

~Case It Zippered Binder
~Coupon Binder Pages
~Tabbed Dividers



Coupon Inserts
Probably the most important component of couponing is the actual coupon inserts themselves! You cannot buy coupon inserts, but there are several services out there including Coupon Connection Idaho that will save them for you and send them to you for free. (You just pay a small fee to cover administrative costs and labor associated with gathering them.)


Coupon Connection Idaho is providing the winner with 40 recent coupon inserts.


$100 Walmart Gift Card
To get their couponing off to the right start, the winner will get a $100 Walmart gift card to help pay for groceries. If the winning bidder would prefer, $100 Paypal cash can be substituted.

Fill out the Rafflecopter form below for your chance to win. Good luck!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may differ from yours.  Blabs from a SAHM and TW is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment.

November Photo A Day-Day 2

Color
My favorite color! #FMSPhotoADay

November Photo A Day-Day 1

Something beginning with C
Candy haul from Trick or Treat! #FMSPhotoADay

November Photo A Day Challenge

We have decided to do a photo a day challenge this month!  Here is what you can look forward to this month:
Keep up with all the Photo A Day Action by using the hashtag #FMSPHOTOADAY or check out the Facebook page!

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Droid Razr M Giveaway!

Everyone would love a new phone this season!  I just had mine break so I know how expensive new ones are.  Good luck from Blabs from a SAHM and TW!

Enter for a chance to win a Droid Razr M
The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network provides speeds up to 10 times faster than Verizon's 3G network. With 4G LTE, you'll enjoy simultaneous voice and data capabilities, allowing you to check e-mail, browse the web, download an app, and check directions on Google Maps while on a call. Verizon's 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network currently reaches one-third of all Americans, with plans to expand the network to the company's entire 3G coverage area over the next three years.

Key Features:
Ultra-slim Design
An Immensity of Battery Power
Dual-core 1.2 GHz processor
Color for Facebook
Memory:
MotoCast
Reinforced Case
Verizon 4G LTE Network
SMARTACTIONS" App
4.3" Super AMOLED Advanced Display
HDMI/Mirror Mode
Global Ready
Prize: Verizon Wireless Droid Razr M $550 Value
The event dates: 11/1 8:00 pm est- 11/24 12:01 am est
Open to US & Canada ages 18+. To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Disclaimer: Blabs from SAHM and TW was not compensated for this giveaway and is not responsible for prize fulfillment. This giveaway is void where prohibited. 

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