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Busy Mom Skincare Solution

Beauty products, cindy crawford, meaningful beauty, skin care

“Beauty, to me, is about being comfortable in your own skin. That, or a kick-ass red lipstick.” – Gwyneth Paltrow

I am a total junkie when it comes to beauty products. I have so many creams, and serums, and scrubs, and masks – plus all of the pretty colors of shadows, and glosses, and shimmers. I’ve mentioned before that I’m a total girl… And a quick glance around my Master Bathroom confirms it real quick, lol. {Hey, I do save one drawer for the Mister, too!} But – while I have loads of great products, they’re all different brands, and formulas, and types – so I have no idea if they are really working well together. When I learned about the new Meaningful Beauty system, I knew that I wanted to try it. I’m only a wee bit past 30, {I’ll be 32 this summer. That’s still just a wee bit, ok?} but I already am seeing some pretty serious lines on my forehead. I figured that it was probably time to bump my skincare routine up a notch – Since I became a mom a year and a half ago, I swear my lines AND gray hairs have almost doubled! Not cool.

Meaningful Beauty: A next generation advanced skincare system

The secret weapon of this system is the Crème de Serum—a triple potency product that combines the super-power of a serum with the moisturizing feel of a cream. It’s packed with amazing stuff – and as you can see in the photo, all 3 heavy-duty ingredients are swirled separately in the container, then combine into one powerful anti-aging potion once dispensed from the container. Awesome, right? It’s like if Batman were a skincare product….

Cindy Before and After

“I’m tired of all this nonsense about beauty being skin deep. That’s deep enough. What do you want, an adorable pancreas?” – Jean Kerr

 If you want to learn more about Meaningful Beauty online – You can get the entire skincare system for only $39.95 – Shipped Free!The kit comes packed with every single product that you need, for morning and nighttime treatments. You even get a cool guide to show you when and how to apply each of the products – so if you’re a busy mom like me, who doesn’t have time to figure it all out, this system is a perfect solution. I just received my kit – and after I use it for a couple of weeks, I’ll come back and let you guys know how it worked for me. Meaningful Beauty also lived up to it’s name, and sent over a second gift package too – So I was able to share it with someone who means the whole world to me – My momma. I’m incredibly lucky that she is a beautiful woman, is ageing as gracefully as can be – and that she passed those lucky-lady genes on down to me too. People have always thought I was MUCH younger than I am – and I’d like to keep it that way. Stay tuned in two weeks for results….

{Disclosure: I wrote this review while participating in a test drive campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf Meaningful Beauty and received a 5-step treatment kit to facilitate my review, a second 5-step treatment kit to giveaway, and a promotional item to thank me for taking the time to participate.}

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Rockin’ Summer Footwear for Little Fashionistas!

Sparkly jewelry, accessories

“The only thing that separates us from the animals is our ability to accessorize.” – Robert Harling

I’m a total girl – I admit it. I’ve always said that sparkle is my favorite color. I love ruffly things, and bows, and pink, and shoes, and accessories. So, I am totally happy that my little one is already turning into quite the girly-girl too. I know – we shouldn’t have those stereotypes. And it’s not like I “make” her be a girl… She goes to the shop and “helps” daddy work on race cars. I bought her a dump truck for Christmas. She has a family of dinosaurs. But I can’t help it – I love that she gets into my jewelry box and fill up her arms with bangle bracelets. And she’s so funny when she puts on a pair of mommy’s high heels and walks around the house. The other day she even said sparkle for the first time – Ahhhh, totally amazing mother-daughter bonding moment over rhinestone cocktail rings. Love it.

havaianas sandals, kids sandals, shoes, flip flops for baby

“I base most of my fashion sense on what doesn’t itch.” – Gilda Radner

In my “old life”, before baby and blog, I used to work in Fashion Merchandising and Management. Getting dressed to work at home is a lot different than those days, for sure. But, whether I’m getting all done up, or just dressing for a day in the home office – I love fashion, but it has to be comfy. And while I adore fancy, pretty heels – I absolutely LIVE in flip flops. My favorite brand has always been Havaianas, so I was totally excited when I found out that they now have a line of baby and kids sandals! Havaianas are my absolute favorite – They are amazingly comfortable, and are made out of much better materials than most flip flops – meaning that they look good as new even after a few seasons of regular wear. {My gold pair above? I’ve had those for 4 years now!}

Havaianas sandals, kids sandals, flip flops

“The only rule is don’t be boring and dress cute wherever you go. Life is too short to blend in.” – Paris Hilton

When Abby’s new kids Baby Pets sandals from Havaianas arrived, I was really pleased to see that they were just the same high quality as the sandals that I’m used to buying for myself. {Some brands tend to make “cheaper” versions of their products for kids. Hate that.} I’m telling you – I have 4 pairs of Havaianas sandals, and wear them to death. What makes them different than others is that the soles don’t wear down – You can feel the difference when you walk in them too, they’re so comfortable! Plus, when you buy a cheap sandal, the pattern on the shoe wears off after a week or two – not so on Havaianas. So that adorable little cat graphic on Abby’s new sandals will still look just as good at the end of the summer as it does today! If you have a little fashionista too, and want her to rock the same trendy summer footwear that you do – You’ve got to check out their new collections!

kids shoes, kids sandals, kids fashion

Get Your Own Pair of Havaianas!

Make sure to follow them on Facebook and Twitter for updates on new products and promotions. And to get your own pair, shop online at Havaianas.com!

{Disclaimer: I received a complimentary pair of kids sandals from Havaianas so that I could share a review with you ladies – But all photos, opinions, and over-use of exclamation points is totally my own! I love Havaianas and I know you will too!}

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Smart Solution for Busy Moms: The Couponizer Saves More than Money – #Giveaway

Couponizer, Coupons, Saving Money, Shopping, Grocerys

Shopping Used To Be A Chore…But Not Any More!!

We love couponing and finding deals for our readers!! We also want to make sure you have a system for organizing your coupons that way you don’t get frustrated or overwhelmed. I’ve teamed up with the super smart Shopper’s Haul, and a ton of other great bloggers to give away a The Couponizer System
to one lucky reader. The Couponizer does more than save you money – it saves you time too. And one super lucky winner is going to get that full system for free in this awesome giveaway!

The Couponizer System Includes:

  • The Couponizer (With Elastic Closure Strap)
  • Customer Loyalty Card Sleeves (Inside Couponizer)
  • Shopping List
  • CoupTracker
  • Scissors
  • CoupStacker-Expandable Coupon Sorting Mat
  • Clear Zipped Carrying Bag

To be entered in the giveaway, complete the entries on the Rafflecopter Form below. Entries will be verified and no duplicate entries will be allowed. This giveaway is open to U.S. residents and will end on 2/25 12:01 EST!

Why I teamed up to bring you this giveaway…

I am a couponer – but am not a pro! I don’t share many coupons or match-ups here, since it’s definitely NOT something that I’m an expert on. Even so, by spending an extra 20 minutes before a grocery shopping trip, I save us an average of 40% off on our bill each week – which is an enormous help in our super-tight family budget. One of the KEYS to saving with coupons is having a good system and being organized – and the Couponizer totally simplifies that. Since my goal here is to find Smart Solutions for Busy Moms, I knew that this was something I wanted to give you guys a chance to win! {And, if you’re feelin’ lucky – Check out the other giveaways in the sidebar too. There is over $1,500 in prizes to win right now!}

Have fun & Good Luck!

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Minky Couture: Get $70 Certificate for Only $26 Bucks!

Minky Baby Blanket

Huge Savings from Plum District and Minky Couture

Once you’ve felt the amazingly, buttery soft minky blankets from Minky Couture, you get hooked. They are just the best that you will find, hands down. I bought Abby the one you see above when she was about a month old… And I fell so in love with it that I had to buy a bigger adult sized one for me too. If heaven was a blanket, this is what it would feel like!

Minky blanket

How to Get the Minky Couture Deal

Can you imagine how excited someone would be to get one of the totally uh-MAY-zing gift baskets from Minky Couture? They’ve got a huge selection – Starting of course with their signature minky baby blankets – plus home decor, adult blankets, and more. And with this super duper deal from Plum District – You can do a ton of shopping while staying in your budget!

  • Sign up for a new Plum District Account if you don’t have one yet.
  • This Minky Couture deal is found in the Salt Lake City, Summit Co. section. {If you have ANY trouble finding it, post on my Facebook wall and I’ll help you out asap – I’m going to be online pretty much all day today!}
  • You will see today’s deal – $70 worth of Minky Couture Merchandise for only $35!!
  • Use Coupon Code – saltlake25 – to bring the price for the $70 certificate down to $26.25!! Wow, right?

After getting this awesome deal, you can share it with your friends on Facebook and Twitter – And earn $5 bucks each for every friend who joins you on Plum District! Now the only problem you have left is figuring out which of the totally gorgeous designs to buy!

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

Another Sweet Deal
Get a free subscription to Baby Talk Magazine – Filled with great tips and helpful articles, plus loads of high-value money-saving coupons for the best baby products!

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Increase Your Online Buying Power

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Increase Your Online Buying Power – New Feature on zuuzs.com

Most of you are probably already using zuuzs.com to earn cash rewards when you shop online. I used this so much during the holidays – When you combine their cash back reward with the awesome deals you find, and the cool online coupon codes that I share all of the time on Facebook and Twitter – You can rack up serious amounts of free cash.

New to zuuzs? Read this – How To Earn Free Money with zuuzs.com.

How to Increase your earnings

Now there’s a super cool new feature on zuuzs.com, that can help you rack up even more free money – It’s called Buying Power, and here’s how to get it –

  1. Easy actions on their site can increase your buying power – Meaning, you earn higher cash back percentages from your favorite stores like Old Navy, Walmart, and Target.
  2. Build and update your profile on zuuzsCheck it out here. Set your cash out amount, whether you want to be paid via check or debit card {coming soon!}, your favorite stores, and which emails you want to get, and how often. {They don’t ever want to bug you – So you get to set the amount of notices you want to receive!}
  3. Invite friends – As you can see in the graphic above, the more people you have in your “Circle of Friendz” on zuuzs, the more you all earn! They also make it super simple to share their great deals and invite friends – On LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and more.
  4. Make a purchase – Every time you make a purchase through zuuzs.com, you increase your buying power. Do you do a ton of shopping at Amazon.com? You know that no reward sites include Amazon…. But, when you shop at Amazon through zuuzs, you may not earn cash back, but you do INCREASE the cash back you earn at every other retailer! Cool, right?



What are you waiting for?

Head on over to zuuzs.com today – Sign up if you’re not a member yet. Update your profile and invite a few friends if you’re already signed up. And next time you’re shopping online – Make sure you type in zuuzs.com to get started, to earn some free cash in your pocket! And, if you’re a blogger – Make sure to sign up for the Blogger Affiliate program – Sign up an account, click Affiliates up top, then scroll down to set up your own customized blogging shopping site, get cool tools and more!

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

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Save 20% on the Prettiest Products for Valentine’s Day

Bath and Body Gift Box

Valentine’s Day Shopping for YOU!

Every girl deserves something pretty for Valentine’s Day. If there’s no Mister to bring you gifts this year, why not do some shopping for yourself? Buy a few pretty products to pamper yourself, and pick up a few fun gifts for your single girlfriends too. The set above is one of my very favorites – I got one as a Christmas gift for myself last year {yes, I buy myself gifts…. Lol}, and it’s packed full of amazing stuff – The Belleza box is filled with travel sizes of some of the most popular items on their site – And they all smell absolutely delicious! {Just a heads up – The site, EdenFantasys, is an adult themed site, so be careful opening it in front of the kiddos. But they sell my favorite bath and body products, and I know you’ll love them too.}

Luxury Bath ProductsAnother of my favorites…

This is one of the best bath products that you’ll ever find! I’m a big fan of bubble baths – Although, as the momma of a toddler, they’re pretty rare these days. We have a big ol’ spa tub with jets, so when I do get the chance for a little “me time” – That’s where I head. Bubbles, a glass of wine, and a good book? Uh-may-zing, right? And this Bagno Bliss Mineral Bath totally rocks – Almost as good as a trip to the spa.

Save 20% on your order! Use coupon code ROSES to save 20% on your order – Plus FREE Next Day Air on all orders over $100!

{Warning: EdenFantasys is an adult themed site that also sells sex toys, so don’t shop while the kids are in the room! But, they also sell my favorite luxury bath and body products, and the prices are amazing.}

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Save 15% Off an Entire Purchase at foufoudog.com!

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For all You Pet Lovers!

Visit foufoudog.com today to use this great online savings certificate! And, until February 20th, you can also enter to WIN the full Love Your Breed collection from foufoudog, right here on Sunshine and Sippy Cups!

Enter to WIN!

Enjoy your savings – and if you enter the giveaway, Good Luck!

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