Beauty Must Have!

We are seriously crushin' over Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balms. Can we say LOVE? Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balms take the passion for Burt's Bees Balms to the next level with a hint of sheer color in six modern, wearable shades and a sweet natural flavor. Perfect for any mommaista on-the-go! The moisture-rich Shea Butter and Vitamin E, leaves lips feeling smooth, healthy and hydrated -- what's not to love? Perfect for any woman who needs a little touch of neutral, pink and red - one from each of the shade families. No mirror required -- just a desire for a little color to compliment your lip care regimen. It's not just about a pretty face - it gives you the color and moisture your lips needs. It is the perfect color fix on a budget (only $6.99) and worth checking out next time you hit your local drugstore. Did we mention, it is 100% all natural too? Eco-chic is the way to go ladies!

craving some mamma mio

Mama Mio skincare is brilliant. Mamas little helpers to say the least. We can say this because it has been tried & tested by yours truly. From daily skincare to pregnancy skincare to every skincare issue you have --- they've got it. But, with the summer almost in full swing everyone is trying to squeeze in their tummies & thighs to look fab in that swim suit.....well lets just say we couldn't do it without a few essentials -- Mama Mio essentials of course.

The See-No- Scar Solution (left, $37) is perfect for that scar you have been longing to say good-bye to. Within a week we could see a difference. Yes, you read right -- a WEEK! C-section, cosmetic surgery, appendix? Whatever your scar is -- old or new -- the highly effective magic solution works miracles on your skin. It is a MUST HAVE to everyone's home first aid kit -- use it on the kids too, not just yourself. It also works wonders on those stretch marks you hate to look at.

How would you like to LOVE your tummy in 30 days by taking only 4 minutes a day to make it happen? It hasn't even been 30 days and we can see tighter, flatter, smoother and more defined tummies. tight, flat, smooth, defined -- four words we LOVE to see next to the word tummy. If you can commit this is a great way to tackle that tummy bulge just in time for summer.


The Bootcamp is a 4 minute a day system where exercise and skincare is all in one in a very handy kit. Not only are you reshaping your skin but you also lift, tighten and reshape the muscles beneath which gives you double whammy results --- and yes, truly, it is only 4 minutes a day.


What exactly does it contain? A 4 minute tummy-tucking exercise programme by the one and only ab rehab guru, Julie Tupler along with a Tummy Toner not only improves the texture of your skin by also the tone. And of course, Get Waisted -- a clinically tested waist-whittling fat-busting ingredient.

Another way to get rid of that "sponge" is with the Shrink to Fit Cellulite Cream ($56) is the perfect little tube that helped us conquer our war with cellulite. The cellulite-blasting serum is set in a luxe, rich moisturizing cream. It is the BEST anti-cellulite cream and the perfect way to kickstart bathing suit season.

Why we love to support Mama Mio.......

They maintain a strict NO NASTIES policy. Every Mama Mio product is safe to use at any time from pregnancy stage to pensionable age. It is Paraben Free, Petrolatum Free, Sodium Laureth and Sodium Laurel Sulphate Free, Xenoestrogen and Phtalates Free, Colourant and Synthetic Fragrance Free.

Lucky for one of our readers Mama Mio is giving away a sprinkling of goodies -- one lucky reader is going to win all of our SPRINKLES faves essentials that our skin just can't be without. So what exactly do you get? Shrink to Fit Cellulite Cream, Bootcamp for Tummies and See-No-Scar Solution -- that is a $200 value! (well almost, $192 to be exact!)

Tell us just why you really NEED these products! As always make sure your a follower of cupcakeMAG and Sprinkles. You also must register at Mama Mio which is just adding your email to their list. These are all mandatory for entering. For extra entries, please leave a separate comment for each entry letting us know! The more you comment the better chance you have to WIN!

1. Follow cupcakeMAG on Twitter

2. Follow Mama Mio on Twitter

3. Make sure you "LIKE" us on our NEW Facebook page.

4. Make sure you are a fan on Mama Mio on Facebook.

5. Subscribe to our updates (top right corner above) -- just sign up with your email!

6. VOTE for us on Top Mommy Blogs here - just select "click to vote" -- you don't have to register -

just a simple click!

7. Tweet about this giveaway and include @cupcakeMAG - you must tweet, not just follow.

8. Tweet about this giveaway and include @mamamio

9. Write a blog post about this giveaway and send us the link!

We will choose a random winner on Fri., June 25th around 11pm or after, est. Open to US residents only. In the mean time go browse around Mama Mio and see what essentials you can add to your skin regimen.

etsy chic-mom pick of the week

Spruce up any outfit with this plush felt red rose black & white gingham headband ($12) - perfect for YOU or your chic little fashionista. The roses (clipped on with alligator clips) may be removed so you can wear the headband alone, wear the roses alone or on another headband. It gives you a versatile look for any season.

Like we have said - felt accessories are a MAJOR trend for the upcoming season and right NOW so head over to Sweet Ivy Girl on Etsy. Another favorite in the shop? Check out the rich gold Grosgrain stretch headband ($2.50) and Crimson Red Rosette ($3.50) - the perfect little accessories for your gal.