To enter our Pinterest contest follow these steps:

1. Log onto Pinterest and follow Mia Mariu (www.pinterest.com/miamariu)

2. Create a board and name it “My Mia Mariu Makeup Bag .” Use category  ’Hair and Beauty’ for your board.

3. Pin products from our website (www.miamariu.com) onto your board that you would love to have in your makeup bag.

4. Use hashtag #MiaBeauty in each of your pins.

5. Email your board URL to pintowin@miamariu.com

6. Contest submissions must be received by May 29th, 2013 at 11:59pm CST.

7. Five (5) winners will be selected at random to win a $200 shopping spree. Each winner can have their favorite items in their Mia Mariu Makeup Bag!

Mía believes that every woman is a hero! We are proud to be a supporter of Hearts of Valor, a program of Operation Homefront dedicated to recognizing, inspiring and comforting the women who sacrifice so much to care for our country’s wounded warriors. Hearts of Valor seeks to support these caregivers in their own journey of healing by facilitating an online community that provides social connections to other caregivers in similar situations plus fostering support groups to encourage resource sharing and friendships.

One of the many ways Hearts of Valor supports these women is through annual retreats. This year, the retreat takes us to sunny San Diego, California. At this event, women will be able to participate in seminars that cover topics including healthy living, self-reflection, and home management. Through the MiaFaces Program, we provide these women with much deserved mini-makeovers. We strive to recognize the courage and commitment of these great women and are determined to make their journey a little more pleasant, a little less alone and a lot more appreciated. We believe that a woman’s dreams motivate her and her challenges ignite her passion. We are honored to be a part of such a wonderful event, and are looking forward to the weekend!

Want to keep up with us on our trip? Follow Mia Mariu on Twitter, or search the hashtag #MiaFaces on Twitter and Instagram for photos and videos of our makeover fun!

Being a work from home mom, or trying to perfect the balancing act between a full time job and starting your own business can be challenging. For many, it often feels like there is no time left in the day to focus on their home business, let alone get a full day in the office!

Recently, we talked to our advisers, many who are moms or have a second job, and asked them what makes them successful businesswomen. Their answer? Power Hours!

The Power Hour, a common term used in social selling businesses, refers to a small block of time in which you dedicate your attention strictly to your business. Many successful advisers schedule these power hours a few times a week during their best time of day. A time where they have the most energy, focus and the least distractions.

During these power hours, focus on the things that are most important for your business. They may be:

• Bookings
• Customer Service
• Sponsoring/Coaching

Whatever your focus may be, make a plan. Going into your Power Hour with a plan will ensure you stay focused on your goals and limit distractions. After you master the power hour, you will see how you can get more done and your business will flourish!

Want to learn more about becoming an adviser with Mia Mariu? Visit us online! Join us on Facebook for beauty tips, inspiration and more!

The weather has turned cold and the sun hasn’t peeked out from behind the clouds in days. If you are like us, you are longing for summer days and a bronzed glow. Good news, you likely have the key to this look in your makeup drawer. Just because it is Winter, doesn’t mean you should keep your bronzer untouched until June. Now, is the best time to use a bronzer and give your skin a golden tone, while also highlighting your features.
How do you perfect a bronzed glow in the winter? Three things: bronzer color, brush, and where you apply. If you’d like a natural look, which is optimal in the winter months, use your blush brush, one like our White Tip Blushing Brush No. 35. If you’re looking for just a bit more color, try a Kabuki brush, like the Mia Kabuki Brush No. 30.

When applying, be sure to focus on the areas that the sun would naturally hit. Cheekbones, the bridge of your nose and your chin. Use a light hand during application and remember you can always build the color.

Looking for the perfect bronzer? We have three fabulous mineral bronzers, South Beach, Copa Cabana, and Playa Coral that will all provide you with a sun-kissed look year round.

Find our bronzers, brushes, and other makeup products that will leave you with a beautiful natural glow at www.miamariu.com. Looking for more makeup and beauty tips? You’ll find them on our Facebook page.

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At Mia Mariu, we celebrate every kind of beauty – even that found inside the body that can be obtained by a proper diet. The correct balance of minerals is an important factor in your overall mental and physical health…and for the appearance of your skin.

1. MORE VEGGIES – Eat more fruits and vegetables. Make your meals more colorful. A quick tip is to have at least three colors on your plate! This will naturally help you have a meal low in calories and packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber.

“Our study suggests that an increase in fruit and vegetable consumption of around three portions, sustained over a six-week period, is sufficient to convey perceptible improvements in the apparent healthiness and attractiveness of facial skin,” explains researcher Ross Whitehead from HuffPost Healthy Living

2. GOOD CARBS! Eat whole grains. Trendy diets have told us that all carbs are bad – but that’s not true! Yes, white carbs can be the enemy, but whole grains and wheat carbs will provide energy, phytochemicals and antioxidants, which help to protect your body against various diseases. For a balanced diet, try whole grains, beans, fruits, and vegetables.

3. KEEP IT SIMPLE! Set yourself up for success! Start slow and simple and don’t fall apart if you make a mistake.

“You don’t have to be perfect and you don’t have to completely eliminate foods you enjoy to have a healthy diet. The long term goal is to feel good, have more energy, and reduce the risk of cancer and disease. Don’t let your missteps derail you—every healthy food choice you make counts,” Healthguide says.

To supplement what may be missing, use our organic nutritional supplement Life and Body Plus Essential Minerals, a completely balanced mineral formula that includes major minerals and trace minerals needed by the body.Call your adviser today or order online at www.MiaMariu.com or call 1-800-600-1MIA.

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Mia Mariu promotes beauty from the inside out. We believe that the confidence a gorgeous woman possesses is more than what she’s wearing or how she did her makeup – it’s all about what she’s putting in and on her body.

Have you ever heard the saying “You are what you eat?” This is literally true! A poor diet causes internal inflammation causing an imbalance, therefore leaving you looking and feeling fatigued. It’s more important than ever to take care of your body and fill it with nutrients that will keep it running its best.

Because of processed foods, our body becomes depleted of critical enzymes that help to break down the nutrients that are key to healthy food absorption. Instead, we suffer from bloating, constipation, fatigue, and other painful and sometimes embarrassing conditions.

“When the body is depleted of enzymes, the resources needed for digestion are not readily available to accomplish other tasks such as warding off disease, delaying the aging process, or burning stored body fat,” according to HealthandFitnesstv.

What can you do to improve your nutrient absorption? First, try to eat as little processed food as possible and minimize overcooking food. Try veggies that are blanched versus soggy; remember you want to get as many “live” enzymes in your body as you can. Fortunately, you can also add digestive enzymes to your diet. Our Digestive Aid with Papain can help optimize food nutrient absorption into your body. You will notice a positive difference in how you feel very quickly!

Our organic nutritional supplements help bring you internal balance through the use of super-charged antioxidant ingredients that help detoxify your body while adding nutrients to help optimize your body’s function. Call your adviser today, order online at www.MiaMariu.com, or call 1-800-600-1MIA.

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Get to know Mia Mariu on Facebook for a chance to win a Grand Prize $400 Shopping Spree! With a $400.00 online credit in your shopping cart, you can really test out Mia Mariu’s Botanical Skin Care line and Mineral Makeup products!

All you have to do to be entered to win is:

• LIKE our Facebook page
• Fill out the official entry form and all required fields on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/miamariu
• Share the page with your friends

Enter now through April 26, 2012. The Grand Prize winner will be selected and notified on Friday, April 27, 2012. The winner will be selected through a third party application. Once we verify that you have liked the Mia Mariu Facebook page, the winner will be notified by email directly and the winning first name, last initial posted on Facebook!

OFFICIAL RULES OF THE FACEBOOK SWEEPSTAKES:

1. Must be a resident of the (50) United States of America. Contest is open to people in Puerto Rico, Hawaii and other US territories.
2. Must be aged 15 & up to qualify. Must turn 15 by April 3, 2012.
3. The contest is not open to employees of Mia Mariu. The contest is open to Advisors.
4. TIMING: The sweepstakes begins at 9:00 a.m. CST on Tuesday, April 3, 2012, and ends at 6:00 p.m. CST on Thursday, April 26, 2012.
5. The winner will be selected at random and notified on Friday, April 27, 2012 by 6:00 p.m. CST.
6. HOW TO ENTER: Visit http://www.facebook.com/miamariu, LIKE the page and fill in the required entry form.
7. Only one entry per person. Even if you already LIKE the page, you can still submit the entry form to enter the contest.
8. No purchase necessary. A purchase does not improve your chance of winning. Void where prohibited.
9. Prize: One winner will receive a $400.00 credit to shop online through: http://www.miamariu.com