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New Year = New You! Cosmedix Bundle Giveaway, $164 value! {12/25}

**“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.” – Confucius.**

Looking for a new skin care line can be kind of like looking for a partner… You want something that doesn’t change you, but just brings out the “Best” you. You want something smooth. You want to find something that does what it says it will, that you can depend on. You want to be surprised each day by how amazing it is. Something that makes you smile each morning, and soothes you each night. That’s a great relationship – Am I right??

Cosmedix – The Most Effective Corrective

Well, now you’ve found that life partner you’re looking for. While Cosmedix may not bring you breakfast in bed, or send you flowers at work – it WILL give you that rosy glow you get when you’re in love…. And you will love these products! Not only do they work good, they do good. Read more…

“At CosMedix, we’re always looking for ways to reduce our global footprint and help give back. As an eco-friendly company, our paperless packaging initiative helped save 1,149 trees in 2009 alone. And through cruelty-free product development, we are able to offer safe, highly effective products that are free of animal testing.

As a brand committed to women’s beauty and well being, we’re proud to support the American Red Heart Associations’ Go Red For Women® movement in the fight against heart disease—the No. 1 killer of women in the U.S. And through Astral Project 800, our employees have personally pledged 800 volunteer hours to local charities in our home community of Atlanta.”

Shop their amazing product line – EVERYTHING ships FREE all month long!

Win some of my favorite products!

I received a selection of Cosmedix products, so that I could try them out, share some feedback with you guys, and give away a few of my favorites. One lucky winner will get their choice from one of these bundles:

**Our Liquid Crystals Holiday Bundle (ARV $164)**

This is an anti-aging product duo – it contains real liquid crystals, and the products work together to give you a seriously gorgeous glow! I swear that this is the softest that my skin has ever been… The products feel smooth when they go on, smell perfect – {very lightly scented, makes you feel like you’re at a spa} -I used these every day, and by the end of the week, I could see a serious difference. This bundle includes the following products:

(1) Opti Crystal 7g
(1) Emulsion 30ml

**The second bundle is the Power Players Holiday Bundle (ARV $136)**

Another great duo that work perfectly together, filled with really wonderful stuff like age-defying vitamins, antioxidants, and peptides. Just like you need a healthy diet filled with good-for-you vitamins, your skin benefits from this powerful blend of them too! People have been saying, “There’s something different about you….” – It’s not a new haircut, make-up, or weight-loss. It’s my skin – it’s seriously never looked better. This bundle includes:

(1) Affirm 30ml
(1) Refine 15ml

“Taking joy in living is a woman’s best cosmetic.” – Rosalind Russell

Use the easy peasy Rafflecopter form below to enter to win YOUR CHOICE of amazing product bundle – a great way to start the new year! Play fair – since all entries will be verified. Good luck!

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Posted by Meagan Paullin on December 11, 2011 Filed Under: Giveaways | 11 Comments

{Guide to Great Gifts!} Gifts for the Fashionista!

“The difference between style and fashion is quality.” – Giorgio Armani

Do you have a total fashionista to shop for this year? Would you love to buy a gift for the teenager in your life that will make her consider you to be “Cool” again, at least momentarily? {Teenagers are a fickle bunch, aren’t they?} Well, if you need a gift that’s guaranteed to impress, I have a couple favorites to share with you!

“I don’t understand how a woman can leave the house without fixing herself up a little – if only out of politeness. And then, you never know, maybe that’s the day she has a date with destiny. And it’s best to be as pretty as possible for destiny.” – Coco Chanel

Remember my “No More Frump Mom Challenge?” Well, I have not been as successful as I had planned. That’s putting it nicely, lol. But, I’m still working on it – and as I have been putting together some New Years Resolutions {both personal and business} – I asked for some tips from the smart women I know. Based on their tips, I knew that one thing I really needed to invest in were some new style tools. So, as after researching a couple that I think are totally awesome, I wanted to share them with you too! These are both amazing gadgets to invest in for yourself – and would also be perfect gifts for any women on your list! {How excited would one of your girlfriends be to get a gift to help HER out of the frump mom slump too?}

This ceramic hair flat iron by Karmin is a voters favorite, and has a ton of really cool features – it heats up super fast, so you can style in a hurry on busy mornings. It’s made of a totally cutting-edge ceramic, which leaves your hair smooth and super shiny. And it’s got a curved edge, which means you can use this to curl and flip too!
The best hair blow dryer ever – this one has ceramic coils and an ionic technology, which means you get a totally frizz-free experience! I’ve been told that investing in a really good quality blow-dryer is going to totally change my life {and they promise that this is not an exaggeration!} so I’m going to give this one a try.

What do you think?

Do you have a little diva to shop for this year? Or maybe another super-busy-mom friend who totally needs these tools? What are some other great gift ideas? And what are your biggest challenges in staying out of the “Frump Mom Slump?” Let’s chat in the comments!

{Disclaimer: I received a complimentary compensation in exchange for sharing my honest opinions and favorite products – as always, all opinions are 100% my own! I’m totally lovin’ both of these products, and think you will too!}

Posted by Meagan Paullin on December 4, 2011 Filed Under: Shopping | No Comments

Shoppapalooza!! Sephora Free Mystery Gift, Cash Back, and Coupon Codes!!

Day 2 of the Black Friday to Cyber Monday Shoppapalooza!!

From Black Friday to Cyber Monday – I’ll be posting the best Online-Only deals, for those of us who want to avoid the cold, the crowds, and the crazy out there this weekend! You can find deals just as good as you’ll find out in the over-crowded stores – but you can shop from the comfort of your couch and your PJ’s, and have access to exclusive coupon codes and cash back – you can’t get THAT in your local store! Next up…. Sephora!!

How to maximize your savings this weekend at Sephora:

Start your shopping trip, like always, at zuuzs.com – so that you get paid for shopping! {No account yet? No problem! It takes about a minute to set up. You’ll love it!}
Once at zuuzs, do a quick-as-a-bunny search for Sephora – then click to start your shopping!
There are a TON of amazing gift ideas and special buys on Sephora right now – my tip? Click the Sale tab, click the Value Sets, then sort the selection with the little tab, from lowest-price to highest. There are some super amazing make-up sets to be found – like all of the Stila kits, regular price $62, now only $9 bucks!! Wow, right?
Make sure to set up an account, and sign up as a Beauty Insider – it’s totally free! Then, you earn points every time you make a purchase, which can be redeemed for cool free products throughout the year. And, with every single purchase you make – you get to pick 3 FREE samples when you check out!
At check out you have a few options. If you’ve got over $50 bucks in your cart, you get FREE shipping, and can use this coupon code for a Mystery Gift pack of deluxe sample products: MYSTERY. If you’re under $50, and would rather get free shipping instead of the Mystery Gift, you can use code SHIPNOW to get free shipping on orders over $25.
Now, relax, wait for your super-pretty package to show up, and see that FREE cash back magically appear in your account in a few days! {Hint: Share zuuzs with your friends and family too – you can earn cash when THEY shop!}

Remember – Friends Don’t Let Friends Pay Full Price!!

A few more holiday shopping discounts I think you’ll love:

BelleChic: The Best of Handmade Goods, at discounts of up to 60% off. Sign Up Now! Click Here to see the amazingly unique selection.
Create Your Own Ornaments, all personalized free. Click Here to create your families new favorites!
Have your favorite holiday photo printed as canvas art – Free. Click Here to learn more.
Super cute Bake Pops kit, buy one kit get one free deal. Click Here to get it in time for holiday baking and gift giving!
Scrapbooking DVD and card making kit, less than $5 bucks shipped! Click Here to get it! Great stocking stuffer.

FREE Deluxe-Size Product + More Beauty and Fashion Freebies!

Get Your Free Sample

I love to help you live life Fun, Frugal, and Fashionable – which means always sharing the best fashion and beauty freebies! Click the image above to get your complimentary FREE sample of the brand new “Visionnaire” correcting treatment. This is a really big new product for them – and I hear that it’s a really great deluxe-size sample too. Love those.

More Beauty Samples and Fashion Freebies

Free Box of Clairol Perfect 10 Hair Color from Walmart – Still available!
Take a fun fashion assessment to get your individual style profile. Leave me a comment and let me know if you think it’s accurate – mine was for sure. You know I love Boho and Sparkly things!
Free Full Size NutriSkin Lotion from Purex – enter your info, and they’ll randomly select 400 lucky people to ship the product too!
Get your FREE body assessment from Nutrisystem. This info can help you set a healthy weight loss goal, and get you started on the right track with easy tips for losing weight. Click Here to check it out.
Another quirky style finder – pick a few favorites, give a couple of opinions, and get their suggestions! They also offer a ton of discounts if you want to shop with them too.
BelleChic – The Best of Handmade. I just bought the most amazing handmade cabochon necklace and ring here – everything is discounted up to 70%. Click Here to find your new favorite too.

Posted by Meagan Paullin on November 17, 2011 Filed Under: Freebies | No Comments

Support Women in Business: Welcome Nicole from Miessence to the #directsales Directory!

Welcome Nicole from Miessence to the Direct Sales Directory!

The brand new Direct Sales Directory launched a couple of weeks ago, and I’d like to introduce you to another one of the AMAZING women who are a part of it! {To check out the Directory – click the tab up in my navigation bar to go directly to it!}

The Directory:

My new Direct Sales Directory is a great place for you to check out a bunch of different options, and find the company that is right for you to join and start earning an income with! All of the women joining are total pro’s, and can answer your questions, and get you started on your way to success. Plus, what a great way to support other women in business – Do your holiday shopping by ordering amazing products directly from these great ladies!

Why Direct Sales?

Direct Sales is SUCH a great option for busy moms – you have total flexibility on your hours, which is so important. Whether you want to earn a part-time income, or build a full-time career for yourself, the sky is the limit! And when you shop from a Direct Sales Rep, you are able to use your purchasing power to help other great women in business!

Meet Nicole – and Learn more about Miessence!

Hi! I’m Nicole and I’m an independent representative for Miessence. Miessence is the world’s first company that sells Certified Organic skincare, haircare, personal care, health care and cosmetic products. Miessence’s certified organic personal care range is unique, because it is the world’s first extensive Certified Organic personal care range, certified to International food standards. What does that mean? It’s good enough to eat! How many companies can say, “Sure, go ahead and eat your facial wash!”??

Of course, I don’t recommend you actually eat Miessence products, but I do find comfort in the fact that I could if I so desired. What you put on your skin soaks in to your body. Some of the ingredients in personal products are quite questionable, even the ones in so called natural products.

Why She Joined Miessence

I was drawn to be a representative for Miessence, because they have products I can stand behind 100%. Commitment to be green doesn’t stop at the ingredients in their products. They also use green manufacturing, have green offices, packaging and more. I feel so good about using products that are so great for me AND care about the earth too.

I would love for you to check out the products on my site, but I would be thrilled if you also checked out all of the great information about the company too. There is way too much information for me to share here!

If you are looking for a new way to make money from home, please consider Miessence. You can get all the products you need to be chemical free in your home, help your friends and family accomplish the same AND make some cash too! Yay!

Learn More and Connect with Nicole:

Visit Nicole’s personal Miessence site to learn more about the products, the company, and find out how to join her team. You can also connect with Nicole on her Miessence Facebook page to stay updated on new products and promotions.

Are you a Direct Sales Consultant who is excited about sharing your business? Learn more about the how to join the Direct Sales Directory today!

Posted by Meagan Paullin on November 11, 2011 Filed Under: Shopping, Busy Mom Solution | 1 Comment

Amazon Rain: Win a Youthful Glow! {Rafflecopter Giveaway} 11/30

Recapture your youthful glow…

Now isn’t that something that we’ve all been missing? I think I remember a “youthful glow” – you know, those days of dewy skin without concealer and powder, of rosy cheeks without the help of blush. I would love to bring a bit of that back to my tired-busy-super-mommy face.

Amazon Rain Skin Care Products

You may not be familiar with Amazon Rain skin care products yet – but I guarantee that if you give them a try, you will fall in love! I was very excited to get the opportunity to review the Deep Nourishing Oil – my skin tends to get a little dry in the winter, and this sounded perfect. The website describes it as, “It’s a blend of herb-infused botanical oils that your body needs to produce new, healthy skin. As a result, it keeps the skin feeling soft and supple with a youthful, radiant glow.” – There’s that “youthful glow” again. Sounds great, right? I was definitely ready to give it a try.

What I loved:

Um, just about everything?? I love that this is a natural product – you know I’ve been making changes towards a cleaner, and greener, lifestyle, so this is important to me. All of the oils come from extracted from nuts, seeds and fruits that are harvested right from the Amazon Rainforests. And I love that it can be used so many different ways –

Put it on at night, before your usual night cream, to wake up with amazingly soft skin.
Pour it into the bathtub for a great full-body treatment.
Use it on scars and stretch-marks to sooth and even them out.

A couple tips:

When you use this for the first time, remember that it’s not a cream, it’s an oil – so when you pump out the product, it will be very thin. So dispense it slowly the first time. This is an oil – but I promise, it does not make your skin feel oily! No residue or stickiness. Once you rub it in, you can feel the benefits right away. And in the morning, I swear you’ll see a difference the first time you use it. I’m hooked.

FREE gifts to the first 50 people purchasing any of the Amazon Rain products from this campaign:

Olivia Newton-John, who beat her own breast cancer, has announced that she’ll send a personally signed LIV Aid for breast cancer prevention in your monthly self-examination routine. This aid alone retails for $19.95, but you can get it free! Learn more about them here: Liv.com, and LiveGeiger.com.
FlaxUSA and its Founder Stephanie Stober will donate Flax Sprinkles full of Omega-3, Lignans, Protein and Fiber. Learn more here: FlaxUSA.com.
Hy-Jean Corporation and its Founder Laura Stearn will donate her unique and feminine product – Pantzies!Learn more here: hyjean.com.
The Coconut World and its Founder SaraJean Cameranesi will donate her
amazing Coconut Sugar with Glycemic Index of 35! Eating it is like almost drinking water! Learn more here: Coconutworld.biz.

Plus, every single sale all year round supports two great movements:

ACEER – Nonprofit The Amazon Center for Environmental Education and
Resources. www.wcupa.edu.
Olivia Newton-John Cancer & Wellness Center www.OliviaAppeal.com.

Win Your Own!

One lucky Sunshine and Sippy Cups fan will WIN their own Full-Size Package of Amazon Rain Deep Nourishing Oil – and I’m super excited to be giving one away! Use the easy peasy Rafflecopter form to enter, and don’t forget to come back again for your daily entries!

Make sure to check out the brand new Giveaway Linky in my sidebar! You can see all of my open giveaways – so enter to win them all! Good luck!

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Posted by Meagan Paullin on November 9, 2011 Filed Under: Giveaways | No Comments

Rafflecopter: Aloette Product Package Giveaway!! 11/03

Introducing Aloette!

Most of you know that over the past couple of years I’ve been making changes towards a cleaner, greener, lifestyle. That includes the beauty products that I use too – which is why I was really interested in learning more about Aloette.

Aloette is one of America’s leading direct sales beauty companies, specializing in scientifically advanced skin care and makeup with good-for-your-skin ingredients. For over 30 years, Aloette has empowered women with superior products, a network of dedicated beauty consultants and a business opportunity for personal success.

Great Busy Mom Solution!

Whether you’re just looking for an amazing new skincare line to improve and protect your skin – or you’re interested in starting your own business – Aloette is a perfect fit for busy moms!

Aloette has Great Products!

You can order any of their exceptional products directly from Aloette.com – saving you the time and hassle of driving around town. Or you can host an Aloette party – so you get personalized advice and attention without fighting crowds at the mall cosmetics counter. Love it, right? These are the products from Aloette that I got to try out in my home –

Gentle Foaming Cleanser
Skin Refining Toner
Restorative Enzyme Peel

I loved these products!! My skin can be kind of sensitive, so I’m always a bit nervous when trying new skincare brands – but these were amazing. The cleanser and toner worked together perfectly, leaving my skin feeling soft and fresh – no tightness or yucky residue. And the Restorative Enzyme Peel is one of my new favorite products!! Made my skin super-duper soft after just one use – with that “glowiness” that a really good product gives you. I am definitely a fan now.

Aloette has great opportunities too!

If you’re interested in becoming an Aloette Beauty Consultant , you’ll have the opportunity to build your own business – The cosmetic and healthy lifestyle industries are still booming in this tough economy, so this is a great choice for anyone looking to start something new! Some of the benefits –

Earn extra money with easy to sell products.
Set your own hours, so that you have time for your priorities!
Get great rewards – like getaways and free gifts!

The starter kit above is a $1,400 value – which is simply amazing – and YOU can get it for FREE as a Beauty Consultant. Visit their site for more details on how it works, and to get started!

What do you think?

Sounds great, right? Amazing products, and an amazing way to start earning an extra income just by sharing them with your friends! If you’re interested in joining the Aloette team – just fill out this quick interest form, and someone will contact you with more info!

Win a Product Prize Package!

If you’d love to try out some of the amazing Aloette products too – here’s your chance to check ’em out for free! One lucky winner will get a prize package of products very similar to what I received – that’s a value of over $70 dollars!!

Use the easy peasy Rafflecopter form to get your entries in – and good luck!!

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