Friday, April 1, 2011

Mama Palooza Giveaway- Expressionery.Com

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Congratulations! Winner  #41 The Bradley Family
 
Add a personal touch to every note, letter or gift with custom-printed stationery and a wide range of stationery supplies. Featuring unique designs, from sophisticated monograms to cute & classic holiday gift tags, our collection of printed stationery, custom stampers, embossers, book plate labels, invitations and even embossed napkins can make every occasion and correspondence just a bit more special.

Expressionery has some nice products that can be personalized to fit every occasion. One of their products in particular really caught my eye. Their line of Personalized Plates in a variety of designs would make the perfect gift for mom this year. Personalize one with a sentimental photo or have a special quote printed on one to present to her this holiday. What about putting some of her favorite treats on the plate wrapping it up with some clear wrap and a pretty bow? Then after she finishes her goodies she can display her beautiful keepsake plate for all to see. That's my plan! I was given the opportunity to choose one of these designer melamine plates for review. After going back and forth between a couple of different designs I chose Sunset Rose Plate because I thought it looked particularly Mother's Day-y.
As you can see I had "Love You Mom" printed on it and I think it looks great. My mother loves to feast on gourmet cheeses and cured meats so I plan to buy her a sampling of some of her favorites and wrapping them up on her plate to present to her with a bottle of her favorite red wine. Perfect gift!

Want to win one of these lovely personalized plates to present to your mom this Mother's Day?

To Enter: Visit Expressionery and tell me which plate you would choose. You can also get extra entries for following GGG through GFC, Subscribing via email, liking us on Facebook and following via Twitter.

In addition if you leave a comment via our contact form or email telling me what it means to be a mom to you or something special about your mother you can gain an extra entry into any of the giveaways you enter during Mama Palooza. Just be sure and leave a comment on the giveaway saying you left a comment. I will be posting these comments throughout our Mother's Day event.

This giveaway will end April 7, 2011. I will choose the winner using Random.org. Please leave a valid email address if it is not visible in your profile. US entries only.

***Monica***
The featured product{s} in this post were provided to me free of charge by the manufacturer or pr company representing the company. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and not influenced in any way by anyone.

Venettini Review and Giveaway

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Congratulations! Winner  #84 nightowl
For almost 20 years, Venettini has been designing and manufacturing luxury children’s footwear with a large emphasis on fashion and style. Founded in 1989, Venettini enjoys a strong cult following. The brand has grown organically and steadily under the management of Kinderland, Inc., a family business dedicated to designing, manufacturing, and distributing high-end and luxury children’s footwear. Fashion, fit, and comfort drive Venettini’s designs, and we will continue to make feet look good and feel happy.

 I was given the opportunity or more accurately my little girl Penelope was given the opportunity to review a pair of Venettini shoes of my choice. Talk about a tough decision to make! This company makes high quality, European, not to mention super cute shoes for little feet.

 I chose to review the Hilary in black patent.

Patent upper with a bow decorating the toe.

Elastic around the collar provides a comfortable fit.

Hook-and-loop closure for easy on and off.

Breathable leather lining and a cushioned leather footbed.

Flexible rubber outsole.

Adorable! These look like doll shoes and I absolutely love them. OK, I know I am not the one wearing them so what does Penelope think about her new pair of shoes. She loves them too! As soon as she saw these cuties she wanted them on her feet and has since been wearing them everyday. And that's just around the house! Seriously I am not exaggerating from the time she wakes up she puts what she calls her "princess shoes" on and prances around in them. I was very impressed with the quality and look of these shoes. They also appear to be very comfortable with a soft flexible sole. If only they made them in my size... You can purchase Venettini shoes on Zappos and Shoes.com and many specialty shoe retailers nationwide. You can also like Venettini on facebook and follow on Twitter to keep informed about new styles and promotions.
Want to win some new shoes for your little guy or gal? Venettini is offering one of our readers the chance to win a pair of shoes in the winner's choice from their spring/summer collection.    
To Enter: Leave me a comment letting me know who the lucky kid is. You can also get extra entries for following GGG through GFC, Subscribing via email, liking us on Facebook and following via Twitter.

This giveaway will end on April 15, 2011. I will choose the winner using Random.org. Please leave a valid email address if it is not visible in your profile. US entries only.
***Monica***

The featured product{s} in this post were provided to me free of charge by the manufacturer or pr company representing the company. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and not influenced in any way by anyone.

Thursday, March 31, 2011

TheraBreath Review and Giveaway

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Congratulations! Winner  #20 Roshana
Do you ever wake up in the morning with a bad taste in your mouth and the dreaded "morning breath"? Perhaps you worry when you are up close and personal with someone that your breath might not be the freshest. Do you suffer from bad breath? I know this may not be a topic that people like to discuss but it is actually something that many people suffer from. In fact TheraBreath has treated over 1,000,000 people world wide to solve their problems of bad breath and unpleasant mouth taste. TheraBreath is the world's most advanced line of oral care and creator Dr. Katz stands by his products and personally guarantees that his formulas will work for you. Most of us are misinformed about the causes of bad breath. TheraBreath's website has a wealth of information and research articles to help you understand both the causes and how to remedy them. Even if you are one of the lucky ones that does not suffer from bad breath TheraBreath also carries other oral care products designed for healthy gums, teeth whitening, dry mouth, tonsil stones, and even a line of probiotics.

I was given three TheraBreath products for review and have been using them daily.

TheraBreath Toothpaste

"Brush with this toothpaste twice a day and you will stop bad breath, guaranteed! This formula is also great for gum health and nothing is more powerful at fighting cavities. Therabreath Toothpaste is designed to control the anaerobic bacteria that causes bad breath."  My husband was turned off by this toothpaste because it does not have the strong minty taste that many commercial toothpastes have. It also does not foam up the way others do. These things did not bother me at all. Especially since I understand that most of those minty tastes in those products are made by added chemicals and sugars that only mask the odors of bad breath and may even cause odor causing bacteria to multiply faster. And as for the foaming, most toothpastes add the foaming agent sodium lauryl sulfate to appear like something is happening, in reality this additive has no real effect on how clean your teeth are getting. One thing that my husband did agree on after brushing my teeth with this toothpaste is that I did have fresh breath. My teeth also feel much cleaner after brushing. I personally think this is a good toothpaste that works and I use it everyday. It also does not contain alcohol, saccharin, sodium lauryl sulfate, and benzalkonium chloride (a known allergen), and I am all about using products with natural ingredients and eliminating harsh chemicals and additives.

TheraBreath Oral Rinse
"Stop your bad breath and end chronic halitosis by using TheraBreath Oral Rinse after brushing with TheraBreath Toothpaste. This amazing rinse uses the odor-obliterating power of OXYD-8 for treating bad breath, stopping halitosis and eliminating sour, bitter and metallic tastes in your mouth." The same things I said about TheraBreath Toothpaste can also be said about this oral rinse. I have been using it everyday as part of my mouth cleaning regimen. 
TheraBreath Mouth Wetting Lozenges 
"Our unique Lozenges are unlike any breath mint you have ever tried. They work in three distinct stages to make sure your mouth is fresh, moist, and healthy. This three stage approach is not only unique, but incredibly effective at controlling bad breath odor." Did you know that healthy saliva contains a high concentration of oxygen which inhabits bad breath. Therefore the drier your mouth is, the greater your chance is of having bad breath. These mints help create saliva to keep your mouth moist. They also have a minty taste that help to eliminate odors quickly. Unlike the two other products I mentioned these mints are actually very minty. They start off with a very pleasant citrus-y scent but the minty taste quickly takes over. When I first tried these I was a little put off with how strong they were. I decided to give them a second chance and have since started to actually enjoy them. I pop one in my mouth after brushing and then again whenever I feel the need to freshen up. 
All in all I believe that TheraBreath products are definitely high quality products that work and I would recommend them to anyone who is concerned with oral health. 
TheraBreath has allowed me to give one of GGG's readers the chance to win TheraBreath Toothpaste and TheraBreath Oral Rinse
To Enter: Visit TheraBreath and tell me a product you are interested in trying. You can also get extra entries for liking TheraBreath on Facebook and following them on Twitter. And as usual you can also get extra entries for following GGG through GFC, Subscribing via email, liking us on Facebook and following via Twitter.

This giveaway will end on April 13, 2011. I will choose the winner using Random.org. Please leave a valid email address if it is not visible in your profile. US entries only.

***Monica ***

The featured product{s} in this post were provided to me free of charge by the manufacturer or pr company representing the company. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and not influenced in any way by anyone.

Get ready!

Tomorrow we kick off Mama Palooza. The entire month of April we will be featuring some wonderful products for moms. The giveaways during this event will be ending a little sooner then usual so that we can hopefully get your prizes for you in time for Mother's Day. Just a reminder, you can also get an extra entry into any of the giveaways you enter during this event by sending me a comment telling me what it means to be a mom to you or something special about your own mother. I will be posting these comments throughout the event. I am asking that these comments be submitted via our contact form or to my email address monicalavoie@gmail.com. If you have submitted your comment be sure to let u us know as an extra entry in any of the giveaways you enter. Just leave something like "I commented for an extra entry".

Thanks for celebrating Mother's with Girly Girl Giveaways and I look forward to your comments!

***Monica***

Swanson Health Products Review and Giveaway

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Congratulations! Winner  #16 cw
Recently I was given the opportunity to review several products from Swanson Health Products. Swanson Health Products was founded in 1969 with the goal and desire of bringing health and wellness to the world. They carry a vast array of products varying from supplements and vitamins to bath and beauty products and even healthy foods and more. Shopping on their site can be a little overwhelming with all the items they offer but it's almost certain you will find what you are looking for. You can even search for products based on health concern, which is pretty handy. I am a big believer in natural and organic products and love the variety that Swanson Health Products offers.   
"Swanson Health Products sells discount vitamins and supplements, organic foods, natural skincare products, homeopathic remedies and more at the lowest possible prices. From old favorites like vitamin D, fish oil and weight loss supplements to health food products like organic coconut oil, you won’t find a better value anywhere else. In fact, we guarantee it—we guarantee our prices, our service and our quality. So start shopping and enjoy the savings."

Here are just a few of the products that Swanson Health Products carries and that I was given the chance to try.


I am very familiar with Tom's of Maine products and have used several of them. We regularly use Tom's of Maine toothpaste and love it. I had never tried this specific soap bar but was happy to see that it was unscented and for sensitive skin. Both my husband and little girl have sensitive skin and so I regularly purchase items that are free of synthetic fragrances and harsh chemicals. These are great products and Swanson Health carries a nice selection of other Tom's of Maine high quality products.


I have seen the Alba Botanica brand before but have never tried their products. This deodorant is unscented and does not contain any harsh or harmful ingredients. Alba Botanica makes natural bath and beauty products and they can all be found while shopping online at Swanson Health Products. I am very interested in trying some of their facial cleansers as well. This deodorant is a wonderful product if you are concerned about aluminum and other additives commonly found in other deodorants.

This is a 100% natural clay facial skin mask. "This mask will help draw out impurities from the pores and remove debris from under the skin, decreasing pore size." This stuff was a little messy to use but I loved how smooth and clean my skin felt after using it. I think this mask is great for people that tend to have an oily skin type. It really feels like it is absorbing the excess oil and I notice my pores did appear smaller after using it. Now also makes vitamins and supplements and has a nice selection of essential oils as well as healthy foods all which can be found on Swanson's.

This is just one of many supplements that Garden of Life makes. This is a product I was glad I received because I believe that EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids play a great role in your overall health. This particular brand is dairy free, gluten free and  contains no artificial colors or preservatives. Omega-3s support cardiovascular, brain, nerve, bone, skin, eye and immune system health.

                                      "Warm up your home with the smell of fresh baked bread with Something Good Classic Bread Mix. Gluten free, this simple white bread is easy to mix and bake. It makes a medium sized loaf that is light with a subtle taste. It can be made ahead of time and frozen until you need it. Free of gluten, wheat, dairy, egg, peanut, tree nut, soya and fructose." This stuff is perfect if you are on a gluten or dairy free diet and it really is very simple to make. For those not watching their dairy intake you have the option of adding butter and egg to the mix which I did and it made a very fresh and tasty loaf of bread. Australis Foods also makes a few other food products for people on a gluten free or vegan diet. Swanson Health Products even has gluten free as a search option when shopping.
You can get all these products and many more at http://www.swansonvitamins.com/. Also be sure to follow them on Facebook for info on new products and promotions.

Want to win a $10 gift certificate to shop Swanson Health Products?

To Enter: Visit Swanson Health Products online and tell me something you would purchase. You can also get extra entries for following GGG through GFC, Subscribing via email, liking us on Facebook and following via Twitter.

This giveaway will end on April 11. 2011. I will choose the winner using Random.org. Please leave a valid email address if it is not visible in your profile. US entries only.

***Monica***

The featured product{s} in this post were provided to me free of charge by the manufacturer or pr company representing the company. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and not influenced in any way by anyone.

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Super Quick Eco Frugal Tip

Save the tissue inside the gift bag and use it to make colorful flowers with your kids.

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