L'BRI Smooth n' Firm Eye Repair Gel Review and Giveaway

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Congratulations! Winner #53 The Lenahan Family

 

L'BRI offers a line of high quality skincare, beauty, and nutritional products that are  aloe vera based and formulated with peptides, vitamins, herbs, and selected sea plants and botanicals.

L'BRI's Promise to You:

• L'BRI skin care products are pure, safe, beneficial and effective.
• L'BRI does not use animals in testing, nor do we use any human or animal by-products in our skin care products.
• Our skin care products do not contain mineral, lanolin, animal derivatives or harmful levels of preservatives. They are formulated without SD 40 alcohol, waxes, and artificial colors or fragrance.  

I have used L'BRI facial cleansers and moisturizers in the past with positive results, so I was pleased to be given the opportunity to review L'BRI's Smooth n' Firm Eye Repair Gel. The signs of aging most often appear first around the eyes. Fine lines, puffiness, and dark circles can not only make you look restless and tired but can also age you. By using aloe vera as the primary ingredient, in addition to cucumber, coneflower extract, white Lily, elderflower, meadowsweet, vitamins A, C, E and more, Smooth n' Firm Eye Repair Gel is designed to diminish these eye issues and restore elasticity and youthfulness to the eye area.

While I do not have a problem with fine lines around my eyes yet, I do often have puffy eyes and dark circles around my eyes caused from not getting an adequate amount of sleep at night. I have sleep issues and often awake to find my eyes looking worn and puffy from the lack of. I was eager to see if this eye gel would lessen the puffiness and help with the dark circles. It has! The gel is made to be applied around the entire eye area including eyelids twice a day. it not only moisturizes the area but I have noticed my eyes look lighter and are less puffy since I have started using it. It is also really gentle. I have used eye creams in the past that have irritated my eyes and dried out the skin around them. This Eye Repair Gel does not do this. It actually goes on really smooth and the coolness of the gel is very refreshing. I am hoping that by continuing to use this eye gel I will delay those pesky little eye wrinkles from appearing at least for a little longer. I am also hoping to conquer my sleep issues and start getting the rest I need but until then I am glad I have this to use as a relief for my tired eyes.

Check out this and more natural products from L'BRI online.  

L'BRI would like to offer 5 Girly Girl readers the chance to win a 4 month supply of Smooth n' Firm Eye Repair Gel

To Enter: Leave me a comment letting me know you would like to win. 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 July 22, 2011. I will choose the winners using Random.org. Please leave a valid email address if it is not visible in your profile. US entries only.

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. 

   

Happy 4th of July!

Miche Mini PERFECT for Your Summer!

Summer is here! The sun is shining, the skies are blue, the air is warm. And it's time to upgrade your Miche Mini Shell. You can get your own designer handbags from Miche for amazing prices and without cluttering your closet. Seriously - go check it out!

My new Sunny Mini Shell arrived in the mail. New for June is Sunny and she is golden and absolutely beautiful. This is my new favorite shell and I've been wearing it everyday because it matches everything!

I have received the most compliments on this bag. Some may call it yellow when viewing it online but it is actually a rich golden hue accented with a black bottom. I love the floral/vine motif in the leather. One particular instance of Miche-envy was when someone at church grabbed my Mini and said, "WHERE did you get this? Is this one of those bags you're always talking about? I LOVE IT!"

I showed her how easy it is to take off the cover to replace with a new shell. Why dump out your purse and reorganize every single time you want to change the look of your bag? With a Miche all you have to do is change the exterior; not the interior! And with so many amazing choices to choose from you'll always have options no matter your look.

I'm drooling over this awesome shell for my classic-sized bag; purple is my favorite!

You can find Miche on Facebook and Twitter!

Check out my other reviews for Miche for even more information on these designer bags:
-Kennedy
-Classic Size


Photos courtesy of MicheBags.com. 
I was provided with a free sample from Miche for the purpose of this review.

Prefense Review and Giveaway

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Congratulations! Winner #37 rubynreba

My daughter Penelope started going to preschool in February and within a week of starting she got a really bad cold, since then she has been sick two more times. I was told by other moms that this is what usually happens once a child starts school, with all those nasty little germs hanging around. Prior to starting school Penelope was not around other children and had only been sick a couple of times with mild colds. After watching her suffer from what seemed like a never ending runny nose I started thinking of things I could do to not only prevent her from getting sick, but also stop her from spreading those germs to her new little friends. I was searching the Internet one day and I came across a review for Prefense Silica Based Hand Sanitizer. The review raved about this product and I knew I just had to contact Prefense and ask to review this product as well. Afterall that is what I love to do, find great new products and share them with all of you. 

I have to admit I have never been a believer in hand sanitizers in the past but Prefense is not your traditional hand sanitizer. This stuff rocks! First of all it is 100% alcohol free which makes me feel safe about using it on my little one's hands. It is also contains organic botanicals which help to moisturize and prevent drying, redness, and chapping. Seriously my hands feel softer and smoother after applying Prefense. Even though these two things I have mentioned help make this hand sanitizer pretty great, it is not what makes it in my opinion THE BEST HAND SANITIZER EVER!!! Here is what does...one application of Prefense protects for 24 hours and up to 10 hand washings! That's right! And it is the only product that offers this long lasting protection.

"Prefense's active ingredient dries into an invisible, protective film that stands guard against pathogens you encounter throughout the day. If a transfer of germs occurs while Prefense is on defense, it actively slices the wall of pathogens you confront for up to 10 washings, whether wet or dry." 

How amazing is that? Perfect when you are going to be on the go and especially great for kiddos in school. I just apply it on Penelope's hands every morning on school days and there's no reason to think about hand sanitizer again for the rest of the day. And get this... she hasn't been sick since we started using it! Coincidence? Try this stuff and I will let you decide.  

Prefense Benefits

• Provides safe, unsurpassed antibacterial protection for hands by promoting and protecting the health of adults and children.
• Tested against strains of Staphylococcus aureus including the drug resistant MRSA strains.
• Long lasting protection against germs. *For a complete list visit Prefense online.*
• Stops skin to skin transfer of germs. 
• Regular application provides continual antibacterial protection. 
• Easy, rapid, foam application. 
• Colorless product is invisible on application and will not stain skin or clothing.
• Water based product is non-flammable.  

In addition to the foam hand sanitizer Prefense also comes in Hand Sanitizing Wipes. You can get both of these products online or you can check out the product locator for a store near you. Like Prefense on Facebook or follow on Twitter for all the latest news.

Want to win an 8oz bottle of Prefense which offers 640 applications!

To Enter: Leave me a comment letting me know you would like to win, that's it! 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 July 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. 

Equal Exchange Coffee Review

Mambo Sprouts recently gave me the opportunity to try some Equal Exchange coffee. Equal Exchange is a company that supports small farmer co-ops with sustainable farming practices providing customers with high-quality and organic coffees, teas, chocolates, and snacks from around the world.

I was given both the Organic Love Buzz and Organic French Roast to try. I admit I am not a big coffee drinker. I have my occasional iced coffee and mocha but I am by no means a coffee expert. Still I was eager to try this stuff because I am however the person that purchases and prepares coffee for a self proclaimed coffee connoisseur, my husband. If there is anyone who is going to give me a no holds barred honest opinion about coffee it's him.

 
Organic Love Buzz is a combination of Equal Exchange's Full City and French Roast coffees. It is a coffee for those that love the taste of coffee. A dark roast with a complex flavor and bitter aftertaste. Even though I am not a big coffee drinker I do love the smell of brewing coffee. This stuff smells amazing! How does it taste? It was a little strong for more liking, this stuff has a kick, but then again I am not the coffee expert. So what did he think about this coffee? In his words " Man, this coffee is good! Where did you get this stuff??!!" That's right this coffee was rated an A+ by the coffee authority in my household. He described it as having a slight fruity and dark chocolate flavor. I am sure I will be buying this coffee in the near future.

Organic French Roast is another dark roast. It is not as strong and bitter tasting as Love Buzz but still has that intense flavor. I actually preferred this one. I found it smooth with a little sweetness to it. It makes some really yummy iced coffee! My husband also enjoyed this coffee. He did say it wasn't as good as Love Buzz but it was still high quality good tasting coffee.






These Equal Exchange coffees along with a variety of others can be purchased online or in supermarkets and natural food stores nationwide. If you are lucky enough to find them in a store near you, you can find money saving coupons to use on your purchase by visiting Mambo Sprouts online.

***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.  

The Floral Flip N' Sip Stainless Steel Water Bottle Review

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Convenient and safe reusable water bottles are important to me. I need an eco-friendly reusable bottle big enough to hold plenty of water. I don't want to have to refill it every five minutes, but I also want it small enough to easily carry in my hand, my kids' hands or in a bag. I want to be able to easily drink from the bottle too. So, the design of the bottle's cap also matters.  Enviro Products new designer series has a cap design that I really appreciate.

The review: I was sent one of the 20 oz. (600 ml) Floral Stainless Steel Water bottle from the new designer series to try and review. This water bottle isn't much different than most safe eco-friendly water bottles. It's lightweight and easy to carry. It's eco-friendly features include: #304 Food Grade Seriously Safe Stainless® and no hidden liners or Epoxy Resin. It is also BPA free.

However, the cap on the bottle is unique. The cap has a High Flow Flip N' Sip that allows my kids and I to quickly and easily drink from the bottle. We don't have to suck out or squeeze out the water in order to drink it. It flows out easily, but not excessively, just enough for a good sip.  Flip it up and quickly drink a sufficient amount of water, no spillage or embarrassment. Flip it down and it's closed, that quickly. Then put it in the bag and there is no spillage.  The grip on the cap is a great feature too. It makes it easier to carry and easier to open. The bottom of the grip has a bit of sharp edge and digs into the skin, but I plan on filing it down a bit to help reduce the sharpness.

Most caps for reusable water bottles are not as convenient as this one. For example, when pull-up caps are wet they are difficult to pull up and over time and use they become difficult to pull up at all. I often resort to using my teeth to pry them open. This leaves tooth marks on the cap and that's just a breeding zone for germs. Some pull up caps need double-checking; forget to push it down all the way and the water will spill out. Many pull up caps are low flow and it take forever to get a good sip.  Bottles with twist tops can sometimes be difficult to open, especially with sweaty hand or for kids and the elderly. During a workout when a quick sip is important, twist top bottles are frustrating to drink from because they take longer to open. Once open I have to worry about the wide mouth of the bottle. It makes it much easier to clean, but when in a hurry (during a workout) if I drink too quickly I'll spill it all over myself.

The durability: I’m rough on my bottles. My kids are too. We take them everywhere and we are clumsy with them. Most of our bottles have dents in them because we continue to drop them. I’ve only had this bottle for about a month and as much as I have dropped it already, I have yet to find any dents on it.

The concern: I'm not a big fan of painted reusable water bottles. Over time paint chips off or dulls. I haven't had my bottle more than a month and I can see the bottom of the bottle's paint already begin to chip. In my experience, this is a normal time frame for most reusable bottles with paints, but I would like to know what the paint is made with. Chipped paint is not something I want slipping into my kids or my water. I would also like to know how to clean or replace the flip/sip part of the cap. This is the part that touches the mouth. So, I think it is just as important it is as easy to clean as the bottle itself.

For more information on this bottle or any of the other eco-friendly products on the site visit the Enviro Products website http://www.enviroproductsinc.com/.