July 7th, 2010
If you could buy your a fabulous, unique product, but get over $800 of products in return…would you? This is the premise behind Makeover Madness parties, and we’re relaunching them for July! That means new hosts, new sponsors and tons of new swag. So, how does it work?
Your Investment: $12
Your Return: Over $800 in FREE products for your party (or more!)
* Comment below if you want information on being a host. A host invites 8 to 10 friends to her Makeover Madness party, and she can host it whenever (or however) she chooses (after the end of July).
* Want even more freedom? This month we’re letting you pick from ANY of the products that are $12 (and up) in the Makeover Momma shop…
* A host has until the end of the month (July) to place her orders (and we help you every step of the way…so don’t worry!)
* We ship you your party package at the end of the month! Last month’s party package was worth $858 alone (with a host receiving over $213 in free swag, and guests average about $56 in full sized products). All for only $12 per person!
If it seems to confusing, trust these previous Makeover Madness hosts:
* Julie ordered items for her friends in advance, and let everyone choose and purchase when they arrived: “After everyone saw how many free products they’d be walking away with, it was easy for them to hand over $12 or so. I really want to host another one!” (Watch her party in action here).
* Melissa hosted her event with ladies at church, and everyone enjoyed manicures, pedicures and girl time: “I was one of the lucky ladies who helped plan the event and it was great fun. Spending time relaxing, being pampered and laughing with friends is a great way to spend a day.” (See her personal account and photos here).
The Party Host Receives:
* Skincare product from Lierac Paris
* Makeup from E.L.F Cosmetics
* Beach Babe Sea Salt spray from Not Your Mother’s haircare
* All natural, handmade skin product from Beecology
Some of the Brands To Expect In Your Party Package:
* Goodie bags from Acqua Essentials.com
* New Smile 365
* Deliss Chocolate (My Therapy Bar)
* My Face Works
* Yardley of London
* Nomie Baby
* Beecology
* Lierac Paris
Many more to be announced soon!
If you want to see the NEW $12 products we’ve added to our shop, just go look around: Go To Makeover Momma Shop. And check back to Makeover Momma each week: we’ll be showcasing each sponsor brand throughout the month, so you can learn more about the companies giving back!
So, want to host a party? Leave a comment below and we’ll contact you. Now ready, set…party!
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Are you hoping to go to Blogalicious this year? (Trust us, you don’t want to miss it). Well guess what? We’re thrilled to announce that you can attend a special Blogalicious Beauty Bash this year, to get pampered, spoiled and sloughed for free. Although more details will be announced soon, I’m thrilled to be teaming up with Blogalicious to offer special Makeover Momma VIP bags to 100 lucky women!
Want to win your own Makeover Momma VIP Swag Bag? All you have to do is keep reading, enter and pick up your VIP bag at the conference!
How To Enter: Be the first of 80 to…….
* Tweet the following phrase (or post on Facebook): “I want to attend the @beblogalicious Beauty Bash and win the @makeovermomma VIP swag bag #blogalicious10″
* Be sure to follow @beblogalicious and @makeovermomma on Twitter.
* Make sure you fan us on Facebook: Blogalicious and Makeover Momma
* Finally, come back to this post and leave a comment letting me know you entered.
That’s it! Easy as pie, right? The contest ends on August 8′th, and I will announce 4 – 5 winners every day from August 9′th until September 5′th (so be sure to follow @makeovermomma and @beblogalicious daily, to see if you made the cut!) We will pick 80 Makeover Momma VIP Swag Bag winners (the first 80 to enter!), so if you don’t enter in time…there is still time! I’ll be announcing a special Blogalicious Makeover Twitter Party on September 8′th (and a few more lucky winners will get a VIP swag bag at the conference).
Rules For Entry:
* You must plan on attending the Blogalicious conference in Miami, Florida (October 8′th – 10′th, 2010)
* If you do not have a ticket purchased (or sponsorship lined up) by August 31’st, 2010, you must forfeit your VIP bag so a fellow attendee can get an extra chance. Be fair!
Who Are Some of The Brands Making YOU A Makeover VIP:
* Pantene
* Avon: Lotus Shield
* Deliss Chocolate: My Therapy Bar
* Orglamix
And many more beauty, fashion and heathy living brands to be announced! So keep checking back to this post and following us on Twitter and Facebook for sponsor announcements (and exclusive posts letting you know why we love these brands so much!) Now stop reading this and go enter…ready, set, go!
Makeover Momma™ occasionally receives cosmetic products for review, with no obligation to positively promote or cover said brand. Receiving products has absolutely no influence over our recommendation of any particular product. Makeover Momma is working in congruence with Blogalicious Conference.
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Need a little room for deep breathing? Try Yoga like moms Meg Ryan and Reese Witherspoon…
What’s the big deal about breathing? It’s something we do every minute of every day, and yet rarely ever think about. Breathing is revered in many cultures as the essence of life. It is a rhythmic process and the only bodily function that is both voluntary and involuntary. Obviously, we need to breathe to live. We breathe oxygen into our lungs, which allows it to circulate throughout our body to unlock the energy stored in digested food, while cleansing our bodies of waste products and toxins.
The breath is also a fundamental part of the yoga tradition. One of the Five Principles of Yoga is Pranayama (or “breath control”). In Yoga, you endeavor to bring more oxygen to the blood and brain (the brain, though not the largest organ in our bodies, requires the most amount of oxygen. If it does not receive it… tiredness, negative thoughts, depression, and eventually vision and hearing impairment will ensue). Many of us have developed poor breathing habits as a result of stress, worry, and exhaustion. Just think about it….
What Happens When We Forget To Breathe:
* We hunch and slouch, which obstructs our airways and shortens our breathe.
* When we are overwhelmed (or concentrating intently) we tend to forget to breath, and instead being to tense our muscles (which restricts exhalation and makes our breathes shorter and shallower).
* And of course, pollution, smog, and other environmental toxins reduce our lung capacity over time.
Yoga teaches you to control Prana (free energy) and breath properly. The correct way to breathe is through your nose and abdomen (rather than through your mouth and chest). Not only does this help to reduce the inhalation of pathogens, but it also allows you to ingest Prana (that’s the kind of energy we should be getting from things other than coffee and chocolate). So, are you convinced yet that you need to be focusing more on your breathing? What are you waiting for? Take a moment and improve your breathing right now…
How To Breathe With Your Diaphragm:
* Place one hand on your chest and the other on your abdomen.
* Exhale through your mouth and then inhale through your nose (try to take in as much air as you can and hold it for seven seconds).
* Exhale slowly for eight seconds (try to let the air out at a steady pace).
* Contract your abdominal muscles to ensure that you have gotten all of the air out.
* If you’re breathing in, make sure that the hand over your chest does not rise (while the hand over your abdomen does).
How Does Deep Breathing Help Me?
* Pranayama has been shown to prevent major diseases and alleviate some minor illnesses
* Rejuvenate your body and skin (by purifying our system from toxic build-ups)
* Increase your energy..and more!
Stay Tuned: Next week we’ll look into different tactics for easy breathing!
* Be Honest: How often do you take a deep breathe and focus on your breathing?
Want to get outside, feel fit or find new ways to tone your body? Cara Murphy will help you tap into your inner athlete, no matter where you are at in your life. To submit your own questions, comments and suggestions, please contact Cara at info@makeovermomma.com.
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Want skin that looks as soft as Angelina Jolie or Jada Pinkett Smith? Start with this…
The Trend: Vaseline Aloe Products
While the summer brings sunshine and smiles, it also brings your skin’s worst nightmares. Dry skin causes flaking and irritation (which can create ugly, bright pimples, rashes or dry spots to pop up on your skin). Thankfully, we have two products that can ensure beautiful, moist skin this summer…so you can finally relax in properly-moisturized peace.
And in case you hadn’t guessed already, the magical skincare solution of which we speak can be summarized in one word: Vaseline. You know it, you love it, you use it. If you haven’t grown up with a mother, grandmother, or wise, wrinkle-free relative toting Vaseline as the cure for all complexion quandaries? Well, we hope you enjoy that rock you’ve been living under. Because Vaseline isn’t just your mother’s brand anymore…it’s for all mommas. In short, it’s the brand that for replenishes and renews your skin (without robbing your pockets).
* Vaseline Aloe Fresh Moisturizing Body Gel
This amazing gel rolls onto your skin to provide instant hydration (and you can use this every day, all year round for any skincare need). Plus, there’s no alcohol in the formula, so it’ll keep you hydrated for long periods of time (no need to constantly reapply).
* Vaseline Aloe Fresh Hydrating Daily Lotion
If you hate sticky, moist lotions, this product absorbs quickly, easily (with zero mess left behind). It’s also soothes your skin in the hot summer sun, because it gives a “cooling” feeling after application.
* Trend Sound Off: Do you prefer a lotion or a gel for cooling your skin in the summer?
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Want to feel beach-side fresh (like Alessandra Ambrosio and Sheryl Crow?) Protect your face.
Makeover Madness Party Sponsor: My Face Works
We love My Face Works because they are one of those skincare companies that seems to read our minds. Why? Well, partially because they have created a skin care mask that makes virtually no mess (perfect for mommas who are surrounded by messes on a daily basis), while covering three of our main skin care needs: maintenance, prevention, and rescue. Plus, their masks have adorable names (like ” I Need a Quickie”, “I Need to Detox”, and ” I Need To Wake Up”). They’re perfect for the summer because they’re individually packaged (so you can bring a few on vacation or throw them in your diaper bag) and easy to use. Each box contains 6 masks, each mask comes in a recycled box, and the masks are made with 100% biodegradable silk. Now that is an eco-friendly, planet-saving combination we love…
Follow On Twitter : @myfaceworks
Want to host a Makeover Madness party in August? Just email info@makeovermomma.com or comment here for more information. New sponsors, new swag, new reasons to host…act fast!
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