Sleep N Beauty Silk Pillow Case Review

 "Made with 100% mulberry silk, known as the Queen of silks. This is the silk that is recommended by Dermatologists and Plastic Surgeons because of its special weave and softness, allowing your face and hair to move freely without causing lines while you sleep."

So I used to be "the girl" that totally made fun of things like this ! REALLY a pillow that can slow down the inevitable age progression ! BUT there is so much truth to this and as I age in years , I am noticing more and more of a reason to look into this product .. have you ever woke up from a deep slumber with lines all over your face from the imprint of the pillow or your hand ? Well as we age those lines take longer and longer to disappear ..And I swear some just make a home on my face ! Geez !! So I haven't had the opportunity to try this product out but I most definitely will.
It is a bit pricey ranging from $70.00-$90.00 dollars but if this means I don't have to buy as many anti age cremes ..then its worth it ..  Check it out for yourself & let us know how you like it !

 Sleep N' Beauty's Website is extremely informative with amazing reviews and facts !

OC8 Skin Mattifying Gel Review

Ok so , I have been a professional MUA for over 13yrs for MAC Cosmetics & recently I have had the opportunity to review this Product called OC8 . It says it is for oily to normal skin to help prevent shine & oil oxidation throughout the day .. Well I am here to tell you that this product is AMAZING ! not only is it light weight & quick drying on the skin , it does not interfere with your daily makeup routine ! Literally I tried this product out for 2 weeks KNOWING that skin begins to react after a week to new product & BOOM , I have found my new favorite mattifyer !
Ladies , if you have a problem with oily skin then this is the best ! I have only found this on online sites such as Amazon & The Skin Store .. It retails for around $36.00 but you use it in such little amounts that this bottle will last you for several months !
This breakthrough mattifying gel uniformly and invisibly deposits micro-particles onto skin to encapsulate excess sebum, thus controlling shine. Developed with state-of-the-art technology, OC Eight surpasses traditional absorbents in sebum control and cosmetic elegance. OC Eight works for up to eight hours, allowing you to regain confidence by knowing your complexion is gorgeously shine-free. Alcohol- and fragrance-free, non-comedogenic and non-drying!

This product is also great for your Teen daughters ! Instead of packing on blotting powder have her use a dime size portion of this to control the shine all day !

Safees Review and Giveaway

Safees was founded by Johanna Denize who is originally from Sweden and who grew up always wearing a reflector. When Johanna had her first child in 2010 she immediately noticed that strollers are at great risk for being hit since cars simply do not seem to see them. Johanna desperately tried to find quality reflectors (i.e. hard prism reflectors) to attach to her son’s stroller and herself. Not finding any reflectors that live up to the high quality found in Scandinavian hard prism reflectors, Safees was born. Johanna is on a mission to increase traffic Safety for children in the US and reduce traffic accidents and fatalities. ‘Something as simple as wearing a reflector will reduce your risk of being hit by a car and potentially being injured for life or even killed. So why not take this easy, inexpensive precaution?” says Johanna.“ Our whole family wears them, we have Safees on our clothes, our bikes, our strollers and even on our pets.”

Safees are hard prism reflectors that are attached by a simple pin to your clothes at knee or thigh height. By letting the Safees swing freely, facing traffic, it will reflect oncoming cars’ headlights and increase your visibility, alerting drivers to your presence on the road and giving drivers more time to stop or steer clear and thus avoiding accidents. Not only do they reduce the risk of traffic accidents but they come in a variety of fun and cute styles to fit any one's personality. Your kids will love wearing their Safees!



Halloween is coming up and these would be perfect to keep your child safe while he/she is out gathering treats. You can also clip a Safee on your four legged friend when you take them out for their evening stroll.

I was sent a Pink Cat Safee and City Bear Safee for review. My little girl loved them. We just moved from Alaska a couple of months ago but I wish we had heard about these then. They would have come in handy during the winter when it is dark out pretty much all day long.

Want to purchase some Safees? Here is a 15% off code Safeesbacktoschool2012 to use at checkout.

Want to win some Safees? One winner will win 5 Safees to reduce your entire family's risk of being hurt in traffic.

To Enter: Leave me a comment telling me you would like to win. You can get extra entries for following GGG through GFC, Subscribing via email, liking us on Facebook and following via Twitter.
This giveaway will end on August 31, 2012. 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.

Dr. Bonner's Castile Soap Review

About three years ago I searched online for an eco-friendly organic soap that would clean my sensitive combination skin. I am a member of the Squidoo community and it is there that I came across a lens/page that introduced me to Dr. Bonner’s Castile Soap. Hands down it is my favorite soap of all times.

Before making a purchase of this soap I researched it and read reviews to find more about its eco-friendly qualities as well as what people thought about it. This soap is indeed eco-friendly: fair-trade, organic, natural, recycled container, etc. It is also very popular. I have never seen so many positive reviews about a product, especially an affordable natural soap, as I did with this one. Dr. Bonner’s Peppermint Pure-Castile Soap seemed to be the most popular one too. So, I decided I had to give it a try. Wow!

This is the best soap I have ever used. The first time I tried it made my skin tingle everywhere (yes, even the sensitive areas) as it cleaned my skin. I was hooked from that day on. A few drops of this soap on a wash cloth went a long way and lathered up perfectly, not too much and not too little. Out of the shower my skin still feel fresh and clean for hours after and it does not dry my skin. It has a pleasant smell to it too, minty.

Dr. Bonner’s Peppermint Pure-Castile Soap can be used all over the body, including the hair, but I found shampooing my hair with it was not my favorite, though it does clean it well. So, I use it only for my skin. I have tried other castile soaps for my skin and not one compares to this one. The neatest thing about Dr. Bonner’s Peppermint Soap is that it can be used as a regular house (kitchen, bathroom, floor) cleaning agent, laundry and for washing your pet too. To be honest though, I haven’t used it on anything else but myself because I’m selfish. Therefore, I can’t say if it works well as a household cleaning agent or pet wash.

At first, to try the soap, I bought the small sized bottle, this was a bit pricey, but then I discovered there were gallon sized containers of this soap. Buying it by the gallon saves money. So, I buy it in bulk, in gallons, to save money and I love that I can do that. Most companies don't care about saving you money. Dr. Bonner’s does. The last gallon I bought was more than a year ago and I still have ¼ of it left to use for many more months.

I have yet to try any other Dr. Bonner Magic Soap products, but look forward to doing so. To find out more about Dr. Bonner products visit the website here. 

Smashbox Review

Unleash your inner screen siren with just a swipe of the perfect eye shadow and lip gloss. Smashbox Cosmetics introduces SHADES OF FAME, a summer collection featuring smoldering, bold colors guaranteed to get you noticed!

A few weeks ago I was sent some Smashbox eye shadows and lip gloss to review. This was my first time trying this cosmetic line and I absolutely love it.

Their new 15 hour Wear Cream Shadow is fabulous. At first I was a little hesitant about trying the shadow because I have used cream shadow in the past and it always caked up in the creases of my eyelids. Not an attractive look. This cream eye shadow is like none I have ever tried. It goes on creamy but turns into a powdery finish. It looks velvety soft and lasts a long time. I love the colors I was sent, Riches and Sterling. Both of these look great on any skin tone, use Riches for a bright glow on your eyes and Sterling for a sexy smoky eye. These sell for $19 and if you can't live with bare eyelids well worth the money.

I also love their new Reflection High Shine Lip Gloss. I love lip gloss and this one is now one of my favorites. I have been using it everyday. Glossy lips are so pretty don't you think? This gloss is super shiny! It also contain vitamins and hyaluronic acid that deeply moisturizes and smooths and helps fill in fine lines. I was sent Candy for review. It is a girly shade of bubblegum pink. I wear this alone when I just want a hint of color but lots of gloss and also wear it over matte lipsticks for a shimmer that pops. This lip gloss also sells for $19.

You can purchase these and other Smashbox Cosmetics online with FREE shipping on all orders in is the US.

***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.

Big Fish Games Zuma Deluxe Game Review and Giveaway

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Big Fish Games is a leading online game provider that offers thousands of games fit for both children and adults, including puzzles, brain teasers, educational, and family games. They have games for computers, tablets, and smartphones.  

Yes, I admit I am a big gaming nerd. I love playing video games! Before I had my little girl I was big into MMORPG's and also spent hours playing adventure, shoot em up, and puzzle games on my PC. Of course I no longer have all the free time I used to have but I still sneak in some game time on my iPad when I get a chance.

Lately I have been playing some Big Fish seek and find type of games and the best thing about them is that my little girl Penelope who is 4 years old can play along with me. She also loves to play games! One thing that's great about Big Fish Games is they let you try before you buy. If there is a game you are unsure about you can actually download it and play for free for an hour to help you decide whether it's the right one for you. That's a pretty awesome deal!

A few weeks ago I was contacted by Big Fish Games to see if I would like to review one of their games and share it with all of you. Yes! An excuse for some gaming time! I chose to review Zuma Deluxe because I had gotten a sneak peak of this game awhile back on a friends computer and I remembered it being fun and addictive.

Zuma Deluxe is a game where you race to shoot same color marbles before they reach the dead zone.

Two gameplay modes with more than 20 temples to explore, all featuring 3D-accelerated graphics and special effects. It all adds up to a breathtaking game experience, requiring reflexes of steel and concentration skills to match. Shoot balls from your stone frog idol to eliminate sets of three colors. Get rid of all the balls before they reach the Golden Skull, or you'll be history.

This is one of those games you get hooked on. My husband Chris and I have been trying to beat each others scores and even Penelope begs to play. Unfortunately the game provided to me was for my PC so I might just have to break down and purchase it for my iPad too.

 If you like this game Big Fish also has several other Marble Popper Games similar to this one. Go get your game on Girly Girls like to play games too!

Want to win a code for a FREE game download of your choice? Big Fish would like to give 2 Girly Girl readers the chance to win.

To Enter: Leave me a comment telling me what your all time favorite PC game is. You can get extra entries for following GGG through GFC, Subscribing via email, liking us on Facebook and following via Twitter.

This giveaway will end on August 20, 2012. I will choose the winners using Random.org. Please leave a valid email address if it is not visible in your profile.

***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.