Chef Boyardee Recipe Contest

Are you and your family fans of Chef Boyardee products? Do you think you have a one of a kind delicious recipe, a recipe so good that it is sure to win big! Chef Boyardee is currently running a “Make It Boyardeelicious” recipe contest on Facebook. To enter like Chef Boyardee on Facebook and submit an original prize winning recipe that incorporates one of Chef Boyardee's products along with a photo and why you like it. Each week, newly submitted recipes will be judged evenly on creativity, all-family appeal, ease of preparation and palatable appeal. A panel of experts will review each recipe, and each week, a finalist will be chosen. Each weekly finalist will win $500, plus $75 in Chef Boyardee coupons. Nice! Once the 10 finalists are selected, consumers will get the chance to vote for their favorite recipe. The creator of the winning recipe will win free groceries for a year! How awesome would that be?! Entries may be submitted now through 3/11/12.

Due to state laws, consumers living in Maryland, North Dakota and Vermont are not eligible to enter.

***Monica***

Trop 50 Review and Giveaway

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Have you tried Trop50 beverages? Trop50 from Tropicana is a line of beverages made with 50% less sugar and calories. Do you have a new year resolution to eat healthier and get in shape? In addition to drinking lots of water and eating a healthy diet why not treat yourself to some Trop50. You can get that great fruit juice taste you crave and not feel guilty about it. Trop50 comes in a variety of delicious flavors including:

• No Pulp Orange Juice
• No Pulp Orange Juice with Calcium and Vitamin D
• Some Pulp Orange Juice
• Pineapple Mango
• Pomegranate Blueberry
and two new flavors:
• Lemonade
• Raspberry Lemonade    

They are made with real fruit juice, no artificial sweeteners, and provide a full day supply of Vitamin C and a good source of antioxidant Vitamin E.

I was given a free product coupon to try Trop50 for myself. I chose the No Pulp Orange Juice with Calcium and Vitamin D.



Delicious! I love orange juice but I don't like it when it is too sweet. This has the perfect amount of sweetness and bitterness that I love. Unfortunately I am not a big milk drinker and I love that I can drink my glass of Trop50 orange juice in the morning and still get some calcium. Another plus, my little girl Penelope really liked it and with 50% less sugar then other fruit juices, it's a drink I feel good about giving her. We will definitely be buying this and other flavors of Trop50 again.

Don't forget to like Trop50 on Facebook  and share your new year resolution to receive a coupon for $1.00 off and be sure to enter the current sweepstakes Trop50 True Resolutions for your chance to win 1 of 4 $1,000 gift cards.

Tropicana would like to give one Girly Girl reader the chance to win a $50 Spa & Wellness Gift Cards by SpaWeek®. This gift card can be used in over 4500 spas nationwide. What a great way to pamper yourself! 

To Enter: Leave me a comment telling me what your new year resolution 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 January 25, 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 them. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and not influenced in any way by anyone.

Trop 50 Facebook Contest and Coupon!

Tropicana is celebrating the new year with a fabulous contest. Trop 50 True Resolutions! Like Trop 50 on Facebook and enter for your chance to win one of four $1,000 gift cards. Now tell me that doesn't sound like a great way to start a new year. In addition, if you submit your 2012 resolution you will earn a coupon good for $1.00 off Trop 50 for yourself and .50 cents off coupons for up to 50 of your friends! This contest ends on January 31, 2012 so be sure and enter today.

***Monica***

ECO Store Review



I am very concerned about what products I use in my home. Especially now that I have children. My daughter is almost four now and my son is one. I am constantly cleaning up after them and every time I wipe down the counters, floors or even the high chairs I think about my kids touching them after wards. Is what I'm using safe for the kids, especially my son who has his mouth on everything. I think that most people are more aware of what chemicals they are using and how they can affect their health. More people like myself are using companies who use natural or eco-friendly products. Now the only thing that we have to decide on is which company to go with.

Eco STORE USA is a company with products that provide safe, healthy alternatives to everyday brands, while at the same time featuring outstanding performance and value for the dollar. All ecoSTORE USA products are plant and mineral based and free of toxic ingredients. That is why they like to say No Nasty Chemicals^TM. Please join them in their journey to sharing products that are safer for you, your family and the planet. 

I had a opportunity to try two of eco STORE USA products for the first time a few months ago and I was impress with the information they provide and the ingredients of the product. I tried the All Purpose Cleaner which is a natural cleaner with a zest of citrus you can use virtually anywhere in your house. I have been using it on my kitchen and bathroom countertops, stove tops, cabinets and floors. It has a nice citrus smell and I feel good using it know that it doesn't have any harsh chemicals that are going to hurt my family.

Not only do they have house hold cleaners but they also have Bath and Body products. I tried the Orange and Patchouli Baby Wash. It has a mix of organic essential oils that give it a fresh smell while also moisturizing. I really enjoyed the aroma of this body wash, it makes me feel like I'm at a spa. Even better it doesn't dry out my skin which is a big plus because most body washes with a scent do. I highly recommend this wash for anyone. Plus it makes me feel good to know it's a natural product. Also unlike many brands, ecoSTORE USA body care products do not contain Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, artificial dyes, perfumes or preservatives which means they are extremely kind to sensitive skin.

They also provide Hair Care, Baby and Pet product. Their wide range of products at affordable prices should make it is for you to find what you are looking for. If you are interested in trying their products go to ecoSTORE USA. You can also find them on Facebook and on Twitter.

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

Algenist Skincare Review

Combining advanced biotechnology expertise, the regenerative power of Alguronic Acid, and targeted skin bioactives in every formula, Algenist anti-aging products correct, enhance, and protect the skin.

The Algenist line of skincare includes several products to help your skin combat the aging process keeping your skin looking and feeling youthful. Products include serums, moisturizers, eye creams and cleansers. I was given two products for review including the Concentrated Reconstructing Serum and the Regenerative Anti-Aging Moisturizer.

Concentrated Reconstructing Serum

Rebuilds skin firmness.

Restores skin density and elasticity.

Boosts skin radiance.

Minimizes deep wrinkles.

Tightens and lifts the skin.

Regenerative Anti-Aging moisturizer

Restores skin moisture.

Rebuilds firmness and elasticity.

Minimizes fine lines and wrinkles.

Regenerates skin.

Algenist products are formulated without

Parabens

Sulfates

Synthetic dyes

Phthalates

GMOs

Triclosan

They are suitable for all skin types, non comedogenic, hypoallergenic, and are dermatologist tested. I am very impressed with these products. I tend to have oily skin and I was pleased to find that these products do not exacerbate this problem. Both products go on smooth and are not greasy at all. They absorb into the skin quickly leaving it feeling smooth. As a matter of fact I have noticed that when I wake up in the morning my skin is still feeling super soft to the touch. While I currently do not have a product with wrinkles on my skin I am hoping that using these products now will help slow them from appearing too soon. These products are also suppose to help minimize pores on your skin which is something I can use. I have been using these products for a couple of weeks now and I do see and feel a difference in the texture of my skin. I think if you are worried about fine lines and wrinkles you should give the Algenist line of anti-aging products a try.

You can purchase the Algenist Regenerative Anti-Aging Solution Set. This limited edition value set features the Concentrated Reconstructing Serum plus 2 free gifts: a deluxe travel size Gentle Rejuvenating Cleanser and Regenerative Anti-Aging Moisturizer for a complete anti-aging skincare solution. Priced at $95 with a savings of $32 this is a nice way to see if these products are right for you.

Algenist products can be purchased online and at Sephora stores.

***Monica***

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

Samy Hair Care Products Review

For over 30 years, Samy has been making women feel good and look great with innovative, salon quality products. The technologically advanced Samy shampoos,conditioners, styling products and at-home color create the healthy, shiny hair and on-trend looks that everyone wants.

I have very fine, flat lifeless hair and I am always looking for products that promise to give my hair body and make it look fuller. I was recently given the opportunity to try some products from Samy's Fat Hair "0" Calories line of products and was very excited to try them out. 

Fat Hair Amplifying Hairspray
This extra hold, shaping and amplifying mist is a versatile design tool that adds extra volume, fullness and shine to any style. This unique formula keeps your style all day long and brushes through for easy re-styling. Leaves hair looking and feeling soft and touchable. Adds strength, body and texture without residue, buildup, stickiness or flaking.

The first thing I noticed about this hairspray was the smell. I am a sucker for nice scents and unfortunately this hairspray lacks that. I was very disappointed because I expected a salon store product to smell great, this stuff smelled like, well hairspray, and not in a good way. Fortunately the smell doesn't linger and once I got over the initial disappointment and tried the stuff out I thought it was a nice product. It holds without making your hair feel hard and crunchy, no one likes crunchy hair. This hairspray is not meant for stiff holds but is more of a finishing spray. It keeps the flyaways at bay and your hair style in place but your hair still has movement and body. $11.99

Fat Hair Thickening Spray
This ultra lightweight thickening spray transforms fine, limp hair into thicker, fuller stronger hair. Specially formulated not to weigh hair down. Samy's exclusive FH4 Thickening Complex - a blend of natural extracts and proteins penetrate each hair strand's diameter and expands the hair from the inside out. The result thicker, stronger, luxurious and healthier looking hair.

First of all I am happy to say this product actually has a very pleasant smell. It is light and fresh and when used on dry hair it actually lingers for awhile. I was a little afraid that this would make my hair oily and even more dull and flat and I have to admit when I used it on dry hair it really didn't do much to it. However, I now use this product on wet hair after showering and then blowdry and style my hair as usual and I have noticed it really does give my hair that extra boost it desperately needs. Nothing dramatic but I do find that on the days I remember to use this thickening spray my hair has a little more life to it. This product is also very reasonably priced for what it is. $6.99

Fat Hair Thickening Creme
This ultra lightweight thickening creme adds incredible fullness, volume and body, while adding texture and shines to your style. Samy's exclusive FH4 Thickening Complex penetrates each hair strand, increasing the strand's diameter and expanding the hair from the inside out. The result- thicker, fuller, stronger hair that holds your style all day long.

This product smells very similar to the Thickening Spray, in fact it's actually a very similar product in use and results as well. Because it is a cream base I expected it to leave my hair a greasy mess but again I was wrong. I use this on wet hair before blowdrying as well and have pretty much gotten the same results as the Thickening Spray. Honestly I am not quite sure what the difference is besides maybe some people prefer sprays over creams. This is also reasonably priced at $6.99

All in all I thought the three products from Samy's Fair Hair "0" Calories product line were nice salon quality products. You can purchase these Samy products and more online or in several stores nationwide.

***Monica***

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