Dreaming of Spring...

I don't know about all of you, but I am ready for Spring. Yeah the months have just flown by but I am ready to be done with the cold, dreary, confused winter weather for some colorful, spring weather with cute fashion!!


These are some of the items that have made me think Spring:

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Reno Rose- Pirose Review

There is nothing better than buying something that you love that is not only beautiful but functional in more ways than one.
Reno Rose Inc. was established in June 2009 by a woman and mother who was inspired by her daughter.They are 'Inspired by the grace of a ballerina and the movement of pirouettes.' Reno Rose not only carries beautiful nursing covers, but they also carry scarves for fashion. That means you don't have to be nursing in order to wear one of their beautiful scarves!

I received the Naomi to review, it is beautiful, colorful and very well made. You can wear them 12 different ways! It has a serged slit in the top to slide your head through, it is longer in either the front or the back(depending on which way you wear it). The edges of the scarf are also serged so it gives the scarf a 'ruffled' look. Both pieces have a beautiful tag on them with the Reno Rose name on them! The colors are bright but not neon so your able to wear it either casual or black tie.

I also love that it can be put into my purse for use at a chilly restaurant, as a beautiful hair accessory, as an accessory or a shawl.

Often times we can buy something and not really know how easy it is to use. Thanks to Reno Rose you won't have that problem. When you receive your scarf or nursing cover it will come with a pouch to hold your scarf in-great to throw into your purse, diaper bag or leave in the car for those unexpected moments. They also iclude a booklet with instructions on how to acheive the 12 looks!
I want to show you how easy it was to acheive some of these looks or your own!

You can purchase your Pirose scarf for fashion or for nursing, here.
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*You can enter to win one at the Mama Buzz!*

*Disclosure: This is a Mama Buzz review. The product was provided by: Reno Rose for this review. The opinions expressed are that of my own & others' may differ.

The Future of Ma21cuteboy & A Giveaway...

This is a little different then I or maybe you are used to but it has to be done! I have a few questions and hope you all will have the answers! How it works, I will ask some questions about some concerns or changes that may be happening on the blog and want your opinions. Please answer these & be honest, because without all of you this blog and the opportunities wouldn't be possible!!

-I have been thinking about changing the name of my blog. My son isn't so little anymore and is actually a tween now and feel as though the content that I post is geared more towards a different audience. Would that turn you all off, confuse you, make you not want to visit anymore?

-Would you like to see more music reviews and giveaways? Maybe a 'Music Mania Monday?' I love music and want to bring you all some new music or that might be just new to me. I just don't want to tell my company 'heck yeah', and not have interested or entering to win.

-What do you think of the whole .com issue? Does it make you seem more 'devoted' if you have a .com rather than a free host such as .blogspot?

 -Vlogging. I have some vlogging in the works; want to do more of it. What do you like in a vlog & don't you like in a vlog?

-Recipes. I love to cook, and have to or else my son may just shrivel up and die! Do you like when I post them, do you want to see more, what kinds would you like to see?

As I stated your opinions would be very helpful and are very much needed, would I be asking if I didn't want them? Please let me know what you all want, don't want or just hate. I love to blog and love to hear your comments. C'mon you all are the reason I have this blog and the amazing opportunities. Please don't feel like you will hurt my feelings, I love constructive criticism and feel like it will make my blog better not only for me but for you as well.

To encourage you all to leave your opinions I am going to do a giveaway!!
If you leave a comment with your opinion on any of the following you'll get an entry, if you leave more than one opinion you'll get another entry etc.
What are you going to win?

Leave a seperate comment so it will count along with your email address so I can contact you if you win!

Winners...

Zucka Yucka has been going around round here and guess who caught it? Me! I got really sick last Thursday night and thought I would feel better the next day...nope! I couldn't get out of bed the whole time I had the Zucka Yucka. I would feel a little better so I would get up and try to clean but feel just as bad as the first day I got it. I lost my voice in the midst of it(lucky for Chucky) then on Friday Chucky got it. So we have been down in the dumps together. Fortunately we could both just sleep or lay in bed, there would be nothing worse than having to chase my son around feeling the way I felt! That is why I have been absent and didn't post the winners of the Skin MD Natural Shielding Lotion and the Kat McGivern giveaway's. I am not feeling %100 but I am back now. This week I have a lot to share with you along with a recipe!!!
Onto the winners...

The winner of the Skin MD Natural Shielding Lotion is...

The winner of the Kat McGivern CD is...

Thanks everyone who entered, I appreciate you all coming to visit!
I sent you both an email, you have 48 hours to respond or I have to choose a new winner.

Don't forget to enter the $100 MAZE Cord Blood Bank giveaway, there will be 2 Winners!!

BlogMania Sponsor-Batty's Bath

If you've been reading my blog for a while or are just tuning in, I ♥ Batty's Bath!
She makes some of the most amazing handmade soaps, shampoos, lip balms, deodorants and so much more! I have made some purchases from her and have NOT been disappointed. I even got my 9 year old nephew hooked! He has eczema and the skin on his hands has gotten really dry to the point of almost bleeding. So I contacted Jamie, she made a suggestion and I went with it and my nephew is in heaven with soft skin and great smelling lotions for his hands and body.

Jamie is always creating and making items for her shop. She has recently released her 100% Natural Cold Press Soaps. They are made from scratch using old world techniques and ingredients. There are no short cuts when it comes to the cold press method. These soaps take weeks to cure but are well worth the wait.
Batty's Bath handmade method of soap making ensures that the most amount of glycerin possible is retained unlike commercial soap making. Retaining the glycerin makes a softer, milder soap which is emollient and moisturizing to the skin.
Batty's Bath Cold Press Soap is ideal for those with sensitive skin, for conditions such as eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis or anyone allergic to commercial soap because they don't strip the skin of it's natural beneficial oils. Isn't the packaging stunning?

Along with the release of her 100% Natural Cold Press Soaps, she has an amazing Facial Rescue Kit.
Since being diagnosed with cancer, I have skin like a high school teenager and it isn't getting any better, I am thrilled to know that Batty's Bath offers something that isn't going to be harsh on my skin and will not only clear it up but keep it clear! Whether you suffer from breakouts, scars from previous acne breakouts or uneven skin tone now is the time to change your skin care regiment!
With the Facial Rescue Kit, it will get you started on the path to figuring out what your skin needs to keep it healthy, smooth and glowing!
Products in the kit:
-Patchouli Facial Moisturizer:
Known for it's unique ability to combat skin irritations, acne & inflammation.
-Facial Primer & Day Moisturizer:
Contains 3 natural clays that are each added for specific skin loving reasons.
1st clay is used to add 'slip' making it a good primer, giving your skin a super smooth & soft texture so makeup goes on flawlessly without getting 'caught' on imperfections, dry spots or fine lines.
2nd clay is added to improve the overall state of your skin by working to reduce dryness & flakiness, while improving clarity & tone.
3rd clay is added to combat skin imperfections such as excess oil, break outs & scars.
-Clay Mask(dry formula):
Gives you an extra boost of clay benefits because it is highly concentrated. It is picked for it's known ability to calm break outs, reduce redness, diminish the look of scars & is the strongest of all the clays for detoxification. Minerals in the clay help rebalance oil flow & strengthen the skin.
-Mineral Makeup Concealing Powder:
Conceals scars, redness, blemishes, dark eye circles, black heads and other imperfections.
Made with 100% natural ingredients, doesn't contain nano or micronized minerals, perfume, parabens, dyes, bismuth, oxychloride or talc.
The Facial Rescue Kit retails for $26. That's a steal knowing it is all natural and isn't going to be harsh on your skin like other acne treatments.

I am really excited that Batty's Bath is one of the sponsors for BlogMania and one lucky Ma21cuteboy reader will win a $20 gift certificate to the shop!!

You can visit and show her some ♥ here:
Batty's Bath  Blog
Batty's Bath on Facebook
Batty's Bath on Twitter
Batty's Bath Etsy shop


*Please note this is not the giveaway. The giveaway will take place on April 9th & 10th.*

*Disclaimer: I was not compensated for
this post. The opinions expressed are that of my own & others' may differ. Thank you Jamie for your generosity and providing the winner with a fabulous gift card.*