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The month of May is a special time to celebrate Mothers. Whether you are a mom yourself or you’re doing something special for your own mom, the Something Special for Mom Giveaway Event is for YOU! A great group of bloggers have come together to show you special items you might like to receive or give as gifts this month. You’ll be able to enter to win these great products from May 10th-26th thanks to the Blogging Mamas Network!

Be sure to hop around to all of the participating bloggers, in the linky below this giveaway, as they have some great prizes to share with you! Make sure you also enter the Grand Prize – a $250 Gift Card to Mía Mariú! One lucky Mama is going to look so pretty with all that eco-friendly makeup!

Mia Mariu Giveaway

My addition to the group giveaway THREE fantasic sets of summer essentials from MODE Cosmetics worth $22 each! The set will include the following:

MODE Lip Juice in Juicy Juicy
MODE The Illuminator in Aura
MODE Petal Rush in Wink Wink
MODE logo velvet makeup pouch

I have been using these products for the past few weeks,a nd I am absolutely nuts about them! The Lip Juice is this really pretty shade of bubblegum pink that would be overpowering if it were a matte lipstick, but as a shiny gloss, it is sophisticated and chic!

And the look and feel of the Petal Rush cream blush is similar. I was startled when I saw the color in person, and I really did fear I would look like a clown when I applied it. But as long as you only apply a small amount, the end result is very fresh-looking and natural. It is absolutely perfect for the summer months! Also, you don’t need much to get the effect you want. I’ve been using this daily for a few weeks now, and it looks barely used!

MODE The Illuminator is a new type of product for me. It is creamy and much like the cream blush, a little goes a long way. When you apply it to the apples of your cheeks or to your eyes (or really to wherever you like!) it makes that part of your skin take on a soft sheen. You look like you are glowing! The only ever time I have looked so radiant is when I have been pregnant. And I’d much rather apply The Illuminator whenever I like than to endure 9 more months of being sick all the time! ;-). I had trouble getting a good shot of the product on my face, so here’s an example of what it looks like on my hand. Can you spot the “glowing” part?

MODE cosmetics are a delightful find, as they are made with beneficial natural ingredients, have a fashion-forward look and feel, are made to last throughout your day, and are priced at a point that will make you positively giddy! Each item featured today retails for under $10! Can you believe it?!?! If you are in need of some updated makeup but need to keep your budget in check, you can’t go wrong with MODE!

Win it!: Time for that great giveaway I mentioned earlier!

Be sure to enter my other current giveaways, found on the sidebar of my page.

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Disclosure: I received complimentary MODE product for review purposes. All thoughts and opinions expressed about the products are strictly my own. According to Jenny, So Easy Being Green, the Blogging Mamas Network, and the Something Special for Mom participating bloggers are not responsible for sponsors who do not fulfill prize obligations. Linky:

I’ve been out of the traditional 9-5 work force for over 2 years now. It was a tough decision, but it was the right one for me, personally. I recognize just how privileged I am to have had that option, and even though my days at home are not all cupcakes and rainbows, the good far outweighs the bad for me.

However, my husband’s income alone is not sufficient for us to thrive, so I have to find various ways of working from home to help out with our bills. I know I’m not alone in that situation, and I always love to showcase valid and valuable opportunities for women to earn money in a flexible environment. That’s why I’m excited to show you Mia Mariu cosmetics today!

Mia Mariu is a health and beauty company based in Dallas and headed up by a savvy woman who understands the needs of her representatives, as well as the ins and outs of what it takes to produce a high quality product that women will love. If you are seeking an opportunity to earn income and if you enjoy using great makeup, take a moment to learn more about the Maia Mariu opportunity. I’m amazed that you can get started with the company for just $125! That’s a very low entry threshold! And I love that you aren’t required to keep stock on hand.

I’ve been trying out three different products from the line, and I’m excited to tell you about them! First up, I’ve really been enjoying the Mineral Liquid Foundation. I am a HUGE fan of mineral makeup (as the Mia website states, “cut the shine, reduce the pores, wow the public.” That pretty much sums it up! Getting the coverage just right for a powder mineral foundation can be somewhat tricky, though, so I really like liquid options that still give that awesome finish that I get from powder versions. This product retails for $25, which falls in line with what you might spend at a department store counter (maybe a bit less). I will say that it sets quickly, so be purposeful when you apply it! The coverage is absolutely outstanding.

I also reviewed the Loose Mineral Shadow Liner. This product can be applied dry as a shadow, or wet as a liner. I have actually been getting much more adventurous lately with the way I wear eye shadow, and I’ve been learning tips and tricks from bloggers (who else?) about ways to play with color. I’m having a blast with that process, and I’m also coming to REALLY appreciate a quality shadow that won’t disappear in just a few hours. This product retails for $14. I don’t have the right brush to use the shadow as a liner, but its now on my Christmas wish list!

Finally, I’ve been using and LOVING the Anti-Aging Brightening Serum. I’ve talked before about how my skin really is starting to lose that youthful glow now that I’m decidedly in my 30s (I was really wavering about doing 31 over again this year, but eventually had to concede and move forward). I like that this product targets age spots, works on overall glow (which is where I’m seeing the biggest difference) and also works on lines and wrinkles. Talk about a useful product! It retails for $38 and I would recommend it to anyone who is noticing that perhaps they don’t look as young as they feel!

In summary, I’d say that Mia Mariu offers high quality makeup and skincare and a wonderful business opportunity. Most definitely check them out! And even if you aren’t interested in becoming a representative, find one in your area to support and enjoy the great stuff they have to offer!

Win it!: One lucky Stuff Parents Need reader will win all three products that I reviewed! That’s a combined retail value of $77!

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Be sure to enter my other current giveaways, found on the sidebar of my page.

I received complimentary products for review purposes. All thoughts and opinions expressed here are my own.