Mia Mariu Review and Giveaway

Tweet Something that you may not know about me is that I am a girly girl through and through. I wear skirts 90% of the time. I adore a good pedicure. On thing that screams girly girl to me is makeup. I remember as a little girl I would play dress up and raid my moms makeup. When I was a teenager I had a huge vat of makeup. As I've gotten older I have paired down my collection. I enjoy eyeliner, eyeshadow, and lip gloss.

Eyeliner is probably my favorite of all types of makeup. I like a dramatic look. Something else I really enjoy is mineral makeup. It has a nice light feel. I've used it in eye shadow and blush but never eyeliner.

 Mia Mariu recently blessed me with a little variety box of their products. I like that Mia products are made with natural products. Mia Mariu combine botanicals, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and peptides to create a product that is balanced from the inside out. I was very excited to try out some Mia Mariu products.

Here is a picture of me pre-makeup, gasp!

Here is a picture after I applied the loose mineral shadow liner and mineral eye shadow.

I think it has a very vivid appeal to it. Now if I can just work on those black circles under my eyes....

I have some wonderful news for all of you! Mia Mariu is going to bless one Social Studies Momma reader with your choice in color of two Loose Mineral Shadow Liners, one Gentle Eye Makeup Remover and one No. 25 Precision Eyeliner Brush.  A Retail Value of $64! 

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Copy Kids Review and Giveaway

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Little Bit is perhaps the worlds pickiest eater. Not only is he picky he is a non-eater. He will go for days at a time living only on a handful of crackers. It drives me crazy and makes me worry. He used to eat lots of things. Things like veggies and fruits.

When I got the opportunity to review Copy Kids I jumped on it. Copy Kids is a DVD that has short videos of children of various ages eating a specific fruit or vegetable. I was skeptical. Hubs and I both were actually. I mean we have been begging our child for months to even put a piece of fruit in his mouth.

I started up Copy Kids and selected the banana segment. We watched the show almost the whole way through. Then I asked Little Bit if he would like a banana. He rambled off a sentence which translates into "okay" in toddler. I brought him a banana and sure enough he ate it! I almost died of shock. I was so excited I almost did a jig. Whats even better news is that it wasn't a one time thing. He has been happily eating bananas for three days now.

What is even cooler is that this seemed to open the flood gates. Little Bit voluntarily tried some zucchini  and ate some hamburger. Yesterday he ate part of my burrito. You have no idea how happy this has made me.

If you have a picky or a non-eater I would HIGHLY recommend you give Copy Kids a try. If you would like to check out Copy Kids you can connect with them via their website, Facebook, and Twitter.

Now for some really great news! One lucky Social Studies Momma reader is going to get to try out the amazing Copy Kids DVD for themselves.



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Natural House Cleaning Products Review and Giveaway

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I love the idea of using all natural products to clean my home. We are exposed to so many chemicals. I think less and closer to nature is always a good choice. Unfortunately, it is hard to find all natural products that do harder jobs.

For instance, maintaining your drains or your septic system. What kind of natural ingredient would help to keep those in good working order? Probiotics. They help keep our bodies in order so it is no wonder they help maintain other things.

I received a sampling of goods from Natural House to try out. I got a packet of Flushy, Trashy, and Sinky.

Sinky was the first that I tried. I simply plopped the little packet into my drain, turned on the hot water, and let those probiotics get to work on my septic system. Easy peezy!

Trashy was also super simple. The handy little spray bottle worked wonders on the stinky trash can in my bathroom. It also did a nice job on Little Bit's diaper pail.

Flushy worked just the same as sinky initially. I dropped the little packet in and let it dissolve. Then I scrubbed the bowl and flushed those wonderful probiotics down the drain to work on my septic tank.

Although the flushy didn't get my toilet as clean as I would have liked I am positive of the great effects those probiotics are having on my septic tank. I would definitely recommend Natural House if you are looking for natural household cleaning products. If you need a little more convincing check out this informative video from Natural House:





You can buy Natural House products via their website or on Amazon. You can connect with Natural House via Facebook and Twitter. One very lucky Social Studies Momma reader is going to win a 30 day supply of Natural House cleaning products!




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Giveaway: Cooper and Me and the Military

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Little Bit and I are huge fans of the "Cooper and Me" series of children's books. These adorable books are written together by a mother and daughter, Monique and Alexa Peters. They base their heartwarming books on their family pet dog. 

I love these books because the artwork and the wording are perfect for young children. These adorable tales always come with a lovely story that teaches valuable life lessons.


The newest book in the "Cooper and Me" series does not disappoint. "Cooper and Me and the Military" was written with the intention of helping to ease the transition of children with loved ones in the military. Of course, I can see how it would do that beautifully. 

Little Bit does not have anyone in the military but there are more uses for this book beyond the obvious. This book is a terrific opportunity to start explaining the military to my son and the great sacrifices these heroes and their families make to keep us all safe. 


One Social Studies Momma reader is going to be blessed with their own copy of "Cooper and Me and the Military." I know each of you would love to have your own copy. You can read more about the "Cooper and Me" series on their website, Facebook page, and Twitter. 


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Giveaway: Xperience Days

Tweet Valentines Day is almost here. I love and hate Valentines Day. I adore the principle

of it. A celebration of love. What I hate is trying to come up with unique gifts for Hubs. What in the world to get him that is something that truly stands out?

Instead of getting him a thing, I thought about getting him an experience. Something that he could do and would be really fitting of his personality. I have a good idea of what that could be and I would love to share it with you but he reads my blog so, you will all have to wait right along with him. 

Xperience Days is being gracious enough to offer on Social Studies Momma reader the chance to win a $50 voucher. Now you can give yourself or your hubby the gift of an experience!


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Cows Cant Jump Review and Rafflecopter Giveaway

Tweet Little Bit and I were ever so blessed to receive a copy of "Cows Can't Jump" written by Dave Reisman and illustrated by Jason Maas. I was immediately impressed by the illustrations in "Cows Can't Jump." They are simple but also easy to explain to a toddler what they are.


Little Bit just loves looking at all of the pictures as you can see. The words are also pretty cool as well. The premise of the book was to not to focus on what the animal can't do but what it can. I like the theme of "Cows Can't Jump" on several levels. For Little Bit's age group, young toddler, it is helpful to explain exactly what an animal can and can't do. For a child who is a little older you could turn this story into a moral about finding things you can do.

All in all it was a brightly colored book with a clever story. Very suitable for toddlers through Pre-K. The companion book "Cows Can't Quack" was just as adorable and fun as "Cows Can't Jump!" I highly suggest you check out both titles today!

One very lucky Social Studies Momma reader is going to be blessed with their very own board book copy of "Cows Can't Jump." Yep, they come in soft back and board books!!


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Win a Kindle Touch or $50 Gift Card to Amazon from Winter Wonderland Giveaway Event

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Welcome to the Winter Wonderland Giveaway Event. We have partnered up with lots of different and wonderful bloggers to bring you some fabulous prizes, just in time for the Holiday Season!

Giveaway starts December 2nd at 12:01 AM EST to December 15th at 12:01 AM EST. Giveaway winners will be announced through the Rafflecopter widget and notified by email by the end of the day on December 17th, 2011. Winners must reply to email notification within 48 hours of delivery, or a new winner will be chosen.

Participating Blogs that made these giveaways possible:

Pink Dandy Chatter
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PS Mom Reviews
Pawsitive Living
Spilled Milkshake
Thrifty Divas
Indiana Coupon Savings
Social Studies Momma 
The Frugal Mom
Debs Dealz 
Mamalou's Gems 
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Disney Contests and Sweepstakes
$uper $avin' Momma 
Personalized Sketches and Sentiments
Half-Pint House Handouts
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Get Outta My Head Please 
Capturing Magical Memories
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Tenuous Thoughts of Candy
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One Busy Moma
All In One Mom
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Jenny At Dapperhouse
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A Gal Needs...
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Between The Lines
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Crunchy Beach Mama
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Thrifty Mommas Tips 
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'Revolution Worship LIVE' Review and Rafflecopter Giveaway

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Hubs is the new Christian music reviewer here at Social Studies Momma. Hubs is blessed enough to be able to worship God through contemporary music where I find my joy in hymnals.

His was asked to review "Revolution Worship LIVE" and was really looking forward to it. He happily downloaded the CD this morning. He settled in with a cup of coffee but what he heard was a little different than he was expecting. It was southern gospel.

Hubs loves contemporary Christian but gospel is a little outside of his personal preference. He gave the "Revolution Worship LIVE" a thumbs down. It was a mixture of Southern Gospel and Pop. Very upbeat but not the lyrical smoothness of Contemporary Christian.

If you love lively music and Southern Gospel then Revolution Worship LIVE! is right up your ally. If you want to see if this is something you would like I encourage you to check them out on Facebook, Twitter,  Itunes, and their video.

  
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"What Is He Thinking??" By Rebecca St. James Giveaway *Closed*

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I love books and studies that layout a practical approach to implementing the scripture in my life. When we make trips to the Lifeway Store I actively search for books that help me grow as a Christian, mother, wife, and servant. I was blessed to receive a copy of Rebecca St. James' new book "What Is He Thinking??" The subtitle reads: "What guys want us to know about dating, love, and marriage." Intrigued? I certainly was.

Rebecca's new book dares us as women to learn what men are thinking and how to adjust our live in reaction to their thought processes. She uses social media to garner information from both men and women. Then she takes those opinions and applies scripture to them.

I really like the real world approach that Rebecca uses to write this book. It doesn't read like a pastor rebuking you but more like a close sister in Christ gently leading you along.

Another thing I liked about this book is the fact that it is for women in every stage of their journey. It starts with the dating process, takes you through the emergence of love, and ends in the pilgrimage of marriage.

If you would like to learn more about this book you can visit Rebecca on Facebook here and here. She can also be found on Twitter, You Tube, and her website.

Visit Open Book to read the first 10% of the book and Hachette Book Group for a full description of "What Is He Thinking??"

Giveaway: One lucky Social Studies Momma reader is going to win their own copy of "What Is He Thinking" by Rebecca St. James.

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Theo Review and Giveaway *Closed*

Tweet Congratulations to Judy and Sam the lucky winners of Theo DVD's!


As a Momma I want to teach my children about my Lord and Savoir Jesus Christ. It is my daily prayer that my children will have their names written in the book of life. The question for me is how do I share the good news with my Little Bits?

I pray for my children, Hubs and I do a devotional together at breakfast, and we pray before meals. Little Bit is 20 months old and I know that just living with us will expose him. I had been trying to think of ways to introduce doctrine to Little Bit so that he will understand the fundamentals of Christianity and that salvation lies in relying on Jesus who died on the cross for all our sins.

I was blessed enough to receive a copy of Theo to review. This wonderful little cartoon presents important doctrinal issues in cartoon form. Little Bit LOVED the DVD. He squealed and laughed at the characters. I thought the message was very clear and direct. In “Saving Faith” shares the example of faithfulness with the story of Abraham. Abraham was nearly 100 years old and his wife Sarah was in her 80's when God kept his promise and blessed them with a child. Abraham was faithful and rewarded. I found myself smiling and talking to Little Bit about the story after the DVD was over. Theo is a great launching point for theological discussion with young children.

You can buy your own copy of Theo here. You can get a free Theo app for your iPhone or iPad here.

Giveaway: TWO of my wonderful readers are going to be blessed with their very own copies of Theo.

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Robert Pierre "I"m All In" Review and Giveaway *Closed*

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Let me throw something out there before I start this review. I mostly dislike contemporary Christian music. I am a traditionalist and I adore hymns. New music has never moved me the way that those old favorites do.

I was sent a copy of Robert Pierre "I"m All In" to review. I hesitantly accepted because I know my predisposition of not liking this type of music. I listened to the CD and my reservations were confirmed. The music seemed geared toward a much younger audience.

After that assessment I looked over Robert's bio to learn a bit more about him. I found out that he is a high school senior. Ahhhh, that made perfect sense. This music does appeal to a pre-teen/teen crowd.

Not having a pre-teen or teen of my own I happily gave my CD to Miss Olivia. Miss Olivia has just turned 13 and I was quite certain she would have a polar opposite opinion of Robert Pierre's work. A month later I got her stunning review. "I loved it, especially song number 1." Ah teenagers they are so timely and expressive. If you have a young one at home or you are young at heart I think Robert Pierre "I"m All In" will be a fantastic praise CD for you!

Giveaway: One young at heart Social Studies Momma reader is going to win their very own copy of Robert Pierre "I"m All In" for their listening pleasure.

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My Memories Review, Giveaway, and Coupon Code! *Closed*

Tweet The winner for the My Memories Suite Digital Scrapbooking Software is lucky number 52, Kimberly!

One of my favorite hobbies is scrapbooking. I love this hobby because it lets me preserve family memories and express my creativity. I have seen software to aid me but I have never tried them before. I always wrote them off as to difficult for me to use. I also feared that they would hinder my ability to be creative.

When My Memories offered my the chance to review their software I was curious to see if my fears would be justified. I easily installed the digital scrapbooking software onto my laptop. I fired it up and dove right in. At first I was a little intimidated by all of the options. Once I really looked at it I found that everything was laid out very systematically on My Memories suite. I was able to quickly add photos to a page, move the elements around, choose embellishments, and tons of other scrappy goodies. Here is the page that I created on my second time using scrapbook software.



I trend toward simple designs where the pictures tell the story. I like a small amount of journaling but not so much that it distracts you from the images. I think it looks pretty terrific and it was really easy to do. Even though it was all made digitally I still feel as though I have "created" something.

Coupon Code: Go here and use this coupon code, STMMMS42641, to get 10$ off your order!

Giveaway: One lucky winner is going to win the same software I received, My Memories Suite Digital Scrapbooking Software. The giveaway will end on September 3rd at midnight eastern time and is open worldwide.

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Most The Movie Giveaway!

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Let me first say that this is an amazing movie. It is only thirty three minutes long but it will totally change your perspective on God's great sacrifice. Because of the length of the movie it dives right into the plot and unfolds very quickly. The point is clear and moving. This movie is terrific to watch alone or with your Bible study group. It has a terrific Bible study guide on the DVD. All you have to do is pop it into your CD Rom and pull up the file. I took a look at it and emailed it to my Bible study leader. We are going to watch it together as a lead in for Easter.

This stunning movie is being released on March the first. Most is retailed at 14.99 and includes features like the making of Most, bonus scenes, extended editing, introduction and commentary by Luis Palau, study guide, and scoring session. My wonderful readers are going to get a chance to win their very own copy! How cool is that?

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