Kimara Ahnert Cosmetic Review

If there ever was a thing as elegant makeup , Kimara Ahnert would be the definition of it ! Every thing about this line was smooth & well thought of ! From the way each eyeshadow blended itself with the other colors (not to mention other brands ) to its highly pigmented (but not overdone) lip  sticks & glosses .. Kimara has really made an effort to create a cosmetic line that reflects & celebrates the beauty of a woman ..Kimara's studio and store are in the heart beat of NY (1113 Madison Ave)Her Makeup Studio was specifically created to feel like an elegant yet comfortable home. From the relaxation of plush Swiss robes and slippers, to state-of-the-art facial facilities, to individualized cosmetic advice; personal attention is everywhere! You  can also find any of her products online at  Kimara Ahnert .

Making Babies Book and DVD Review and Giveaway

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Winner #41 Austin Baroudi

 

 

In 2007 when I found out I was pregnant the first thing I did was run out and buy every pregnancy book I could find. It was my first pregnancy and I wanted to know anything and everything about what to expect. If only Making Babies had been out then!

Making Babies is a 480 page book that covers everything from before conception to six months after birth. It includes recipes to make sure you are meeting all your health needs while pregnant and nursing. Wonderful natural remedies and herbal concoctions to help while you are trying to get pregnant, during, and after. All the facts and research on fertility, conception, morning sickness, birth, nursing, postpartum issues, getting your pre baby body back and much more. There is also a DVD series to go along with this book. The 7 hour Making Babies DVD follows Author of the book, Shoshanna Easling, through her pregnancy, birth, and after.

Shoshanna grew up as the youngest in a family of five children. She was taught early on about healthy natural living, herbal remedies, and hard work. In 1998 her family established Bulk Herb Store. Bulk Herb Store provides homemade concoctions, natural remedies, bulk herbs, and more to help you live a natural holistic lifestyle. After becoming pregnant with her second child, Shoshanna decided to document her pregnancy and that is where the Making Babies Book and DVD series was conceived.

Immediately upon opening up the Making Babies book I was so impressed. It is a beautiful book filled with gorgeous pictures and a ton of information. I find myself flipping through the pages often and sharing them with anyone who is around. I can't say enough, this is the book I wanted when I was pregnant! The DVD is equally great. I love how the recipes in the book come to life on the DVD and Shoshanna is so likable. I truly enjoyed watching her prepare, demonstrate, and explain all. My husband and I are still trying for baby number 2 and I am excited about all the information I am finding out about fertility and about trying some of the recipes to help us conceive. This is the one book that I think all new mothers should have. If you know someone who is pregnant or trying to get pregnant this would make a lovely gift. The Making Babies Book and DVD Series sells for $110 and it is well worth it. Whoever you purchase this for will thank you over and over again. You can purchase it online at Bulk and Herb Store.

Want to win Making Babies Book and DVD Series? Bulk Herb Store is allowing me to give one Girly Girl reader the chance to win. How generous!

To Enter: Leave me a comment telling me who this book would be for. 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 September 10, 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.

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.