Torani Review

With Christmas on its, way most of us have holiday parties, cookie decorating and for me there certain flavors that just make Christmas feel whole. Pumpkin, Egg Nog, and Gingerbread are my top favorites! I was really excited when Shespeaks sent me both Hazelnut and Gingerbread. The first thing I did was take them over to my friend's Playgroup and tested them out on the moms there. I made Gingerbread Lattes and they were a really big hit! Everyone loved the flavor! Here's the recipe I followed:

Gingerbread Latte

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp (1 oz) Torani Gingerbread Syrup
• 1 cup (8oz) milk
• 2 shots espresso

Instructions:Steam together milk and Torani. Pour into a tall glass and add brewed espresso. Spoon a thin layer of foamed milk over beverage.  You can substitute 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee, that's what I do since I don't have an espresso machine.

 

 

This second drink that I made for myself would be great for a holiday party or for Christmas morning. I love Hazelnut and Chocolate and who doesn't love Macadamia nuts! Plus the name itself sounds like Christmas. Charlie Brown Mocha. I'm going to make one of these and curl up in a blanket and watch Charlie Browns Christmas tonight! Sounds good huh!

 



Charlie Brown Mocha

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp (1/2 oz) Torani Macadamia Nut Syrup
• 1 tbsp (1/2 oz) Torani Dark Chocolate Sauce
• 1 tbsp (1/2 oz) Torani Classic Hazelnut Syrup
• 2 shots espresso
• 1 cup (8oz) milk, steamed

Instructions:Steam together milk & Torani. Pour into a glass and add brewed espresso. Garnish with Chocolate Sauce drizzle. *Can substitute 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
 

 

About Torani:

Since 1925, 3rd generation family-owned Torani has been crafting great tasting flavored syrups that coffeehouses use to make their flavored drinks taste so delicious. With over 120 flavors in Regular and Sugar Free varieties, Torani flavored syrups are perfect for flavored lattes, mochas, coffees, cocoas, Italian sodas, teas, lemonades, cocktails and smoothies. Coffeehouse professionals choose Torani flavors because they are expertly crafted and made with the highest quality ingredients, like natural flavors and pure cane sugar. The Sugar Free flavors have no calories and are sweetened with Splenda. Now, Torani flavored syrups are widely available at retail so you can easily create authentic coffeehouse quality drinks at home.

 

I want to thank Shespeaks for sending this product to me. I never realized how easy this was to do yourself. Besides, it's nice to not spend $5 for a coffee that I can make myself every day.

 

Merry Christmas everyone!

 

~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.

Last Minute Stocking Stuffer Idea Crabtree & Evelyn

I know it's getting down to the wire but I have yet another last minute stocking stuffer to share with you. From Crabtree & Everlyn's 2012 Festive Gift Collection their Hand Preservation Kits. These holiday inspired kits come beautifully packaged and contain two products to help keep your hands germ free and moisturized.

 
 
 These kits come with a shea butter Hand Therapy Moisturizer and an Anti-bacterial Moisturizing Hand Gel. They are small enough to fit in a stocking or you can use the ribbon attached to the packaging to dangle them from the tree like a lovely Christmas ornament. These are perfect purse sized products that will keep your hands feeling their best while on the go. They come in three different varieties; a fresh sea air scented one, an herbal scented one that is made for a gardeners hands, and a citron, honey, and coriander scented one for some pampering. These are currently marked down to $9.00 making them an affordable luxury item.

You can purchase these and other Crabtree & Evelyn products at your local retail store.

***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.

Last Minute Christmas Idea- Fragrance Sets & Giveaway

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Winner #11 debijackson

There is still time to run out and do some last minute Christmas shopping and I know what will make a nice gift for that teenager or young adult in your life.  How about a fragrance gift set? They come in several varieties so you can find the perfect fit and scent.

This Adidas set would make a nice gift for an athletic guy. This is a 3 piece set that comes with a cologne, body wash and deodorant all in a toiletry bag. It retails for around $15.00, now that's a great price!
 

This Closer fragrance set by Halle Berry would make a nice gift for a young women. It includes a perfume spray and shower gel. Know someone who loves Halle Berry? Then this set is for her!

And my favorite set of all...

This Katy Perry Purr fragrance set. Any Katy Perry fan would love this. It is a 3 piece set that comes with a perfume, shimmering body lotion and shower gel. The purple kitty cat perfume bottle makes this an extra cute gift for that girly girl and it smells really nice.

These are just a few of the fragrance sets that are out there. You can find others from Nautica, Guess, Faith Hill and more!

Available in stores everywhere including Target, Walmart, and even your local CVS or Walgreens. 

How would you like to win the Katy Perry Purr fragrance set?

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 is a quick giveaway that will end on December 21, 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.

Arbonne RE9

I have to tell you that I received this product a few weeks back but really wanted to test it out & give an honest review ..With that being said ... I can not imagine RE9 NOT being in my daily routine !

With my profession as a Senior Makeup Artist , I often test new things on my own face & wear more makeup then the average woman ..so taking care of my skin is really important ..Lately as i approached my mid 30's I felt like my skin lost its luster (if that makes sense) but it just felt dull , like it had no youth to it ..I was desperate to try something without chemically damaging my skin and RE9 is it ! I used the Restoration Mask at night 2x a week and used Extra Moisture Restorative Day Crème Broad Spectrum 3x a week.. The results were CRAZY ! After the 1st week my skin was vibrant ! NO JOKE ... So If you feel like your skin has "lost its luster"then You truly need to invest in Arbonne's RE9 Product .. I loved them so much that I ended up buying The Corrective Eye Creme as well ..

 

An independent laboratory tested RE9 Advanced against the toughest competition:

• The #1 department store brand
• The leading MLM brand
• NutriMinC^® RE9

RE9 Advanced Extra Moisture Restorative Day Crème Broad Spectrum SPF 20 Sunscreen, Intensive Renewal Serum and Corrective Eye Crème all beat the #1 department store brand, leading MLM brand and NutriMinC in helping to provide a healthy, younger-looking complexion! These are truly ground breaking results.

 

 

Levenger Review & Gift Ideas

I have some more great gift ideas for you! Have you checked out Levenger? They carry an array of products from office and desk accessories to carry cases and wallets. Is there a writer on your Christmas list? How about getting them a quality fountain pen and a journal? Know someone who is getting an iPad from Santa this year? Levenger carries several iPad accessories. How about this adorable Cupcake Coin Purse?

This would make a great stocking stuffer for that girly girl that loves all things cute. Having a hard time finding a man gift? Take a look at this International Phone Pocket Briefcase?

I was given the opportunity to review one of Levenger's products and this is exactly what I chose. My husband is always misplacing his phone so I thought this would make a nice gift for him.

The International Phone Pocket Briefcase can hold your passport, ID, boarding pass, 3 x 5 cards and currency, as well as your phone. It will even hold the new iPhone 5!

This is really nice quality and the leather is so soft, I am excited for Chris to open this Christmas morning because it is something that he would have never thought of and that I know he will use.

These are just a few of the items Levenger has in stock and most can also be personalized which is a nice touch to any gift. Currently they are offering 25% off your entire order with no minimum purchase if you enter the code Holiday at checkout. Go Check them out!

***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.

World Vision and VeggieTales Giveaway

 

While you are in the midst of Christmas shopping why not think about those less fortunate and give back.

 

World Vision is a Christian humanitarian org. dedicated to working with children, families, & their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty & injustice.

 
By shopping the World Vision gift catalog you can make a charitable donation to those in need. Whether you are providing fresh clean water to other countries that don't have any or providing help to families of natural disasters here in the US, help make Christmas special for someone else this season. The World Vision gift catalog also has several gift items that you can purchase for the price of a donation. It's like two gifts in one. For instance with your gift of $25 you can receive this adorable Plush Toy Goat for the little one on your Christmas list.

 
How rewarding to know that you are giving a gift that gives back. World Vision has several items that would make thoughtful Christmas gifts. Here is another one, for your gift of $50 that will help children and families worldwide you will receive the latest VeggieTales DVD "Incredible Vegetables".
 

 
Somebody somewhere will be blessed by your gift and the VeggieTales fan on your list will be filled with glee come Christmas morning.
 
You can like World Vision on Facebook and follow them on Pinterest to learn more about their organization and helping those who need it most. '
 
World Vision would also like to bless one Girly Girl reader by giving them the opportunity to win Incredible Vegetables, VeggieTales DVD.
 
To Enter: Leave me a comment telling me who you would give this gift to. 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 December 16, 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***