Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival and Bimbo Giveaway

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Winners #1 Jen Wharton and #74 Alondra Galvan

If you live in Southern California then there is no doubt you have heard of the annual Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival. This festival is a celebration of Temecula's wine country, filled with soaring hot air balloons, fabulous wine tasting, quality entertainment, arts & crafts, food vendors and even a kids faire! This years musical lineup includes some 80's classic bands like Dramarama, The Motels and Annabella from Bow Wow Wow. Since I live in Temecula I have the joy of watching beautiful hot air balloons sailing in the early morning sky practically everyday, but if you live in California outside the Inland Empire you must make the drive over and visit this festival from June 2 through June 4. 

This year there will be a new face in the wine country skies, that of Bimbo Bear. 

On it's annual Rise & Shine Tour, Bimbo Bear will be making a pit stop at the festival. Bimbo, famous for their tasty baked goods will also be featuring a tent on festival grounds filled with scrumptious sweets. 

To Celebrate Bimbo Bears upcoming voyage in the sky, they would like to offer 2 amazing prize packs to two lucky Girl Girl readers. 

Each prize pack will include four tickets to the Temecula Festival (2 adult/2 children), which can be picked up at the will-call window. In addition each prize pack also includes the following: 

• 1 picnic basket
• 1 Cabana-striped towel
• 4 fans
• 4 drawstring bags
• 4 t-shirts
• 4 sports towels
• 4 Bimbo Balloon pins
• 4 sunglasses
• 1 beach ball
• An assortment of Bimbo Sweet Baked Goods products

Which can be picked up at the Bimbo Sweet Baked Goods Tent. 

To Enter: Leave me a comment letting me you would like to win, that's it! You can get extra entries for following GGG through GFC, Subscribing via email, liking us on Facebook and following via Twitter.

This giveaway will on June 1st. I will choose the two winners using Random.org. Please leave a valid email address if it is not visible in your profile. You must be 18 to enter to win this prize. Since the prize will be picked up at the event please only enter if you live in the California area or are planning to attend the Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival. Thank you and Good Luck!

SeabuckWonders Wonder Pack Giveaway

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Winner #73 Emily Benzing

In honor of Mother's Day and the upcoming Wonder Women movie releasing in June, SeabuckWonders would like to celebrate by offering Girly Girl readers this awesome giveaway! SeabuckWonders Wonder Pack is an amazing health & beauty kit that contains 4 of SeaBuckWonders fabulous products. 

1. Ultimate Hair Skin & Nails -  The ONLY Hair, Skin & Nails product to contain Omega-7 AND Biotin. By combining biotin with the cell membrane nurturing properties of sea buckthorn oil, this powerful blend provides the best support for strength and beauty. Supercharged with Omegas 7,3,6,9 and more than 190 phytonutrients, this formula is the perfect choice for lasting, healthy beauty.
2. Sea Buckthorn Exfoliating Facial Cleanser - Sea Buckthorn Facial Cleanser cleans skin gently, yet effectively, without stripping the skin of its natural oils. It exfoliates to remove dirt and impurities, while hydrating skin for a smooth, clear complexion. Unlike many other facial cleansers, SeabuckWonders Facial Cleanser is ideal for all skin types that will benefit from its remarkable nutritional properties, leaving skin feeling clean, balanced, and beautiful. 
3. Sea Buckthron Facial Cream - Utilizing the superb age-defying properties of sea buckthorn oil, SeabuckWonders Facial Cream minimizes fine lines, while protecting the skin from the damaging effects of the sun and environmental pollutants.
4. Sea Buckthorn Body Lotion - Intensely moisturizing, Sea Buckthorn Body Lotion rejuvenates and replenishes the skin’s natural balance, softening and nourishing for silky, touchable skin. Its high concentration of sea buckthorn oil allows for superior moisture retention while protecting the skin from signs of aging and the effects of exposure to the sun.

I have shared the wonders of SeabuckWonders in the past and am so excited to give one of you the opportunity to try these high quality products, and see what all the fuss about these little seabuckthorn berries is all about. 

To Enter: Tell me something WONDERful about your mom. 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 May 20, 2017. I will choose the winner using Random.org. Please leave a valid email address if it is not visible in your profile. US residents only 

Kneipp Products for Mother's Day

Mothers Day is just around the corner and Kneipp's natural bath products make wonderful gifts for all the hard working mothers out there. With a wide range of natural products from bath salts to body oils to help moms indulge, relax and pamper themselves. To make your decision about which Kneipp products to purchase here is a list of their top sellers. 

                                                            Kneipp’s Fave 5

Kneipp Arnica Herbal Bath Oil Joint & Muscle

The arnica extract found in this oil is known as a revitalizing agent for achy joints and muscles.  The formula also includes natural essential oils of cabreuva, rosemary and pine species.

                                           Kneipp Lavender Body Wash Relaxing
With natural lavender oil, the soap-free and pH balanced formula cleanses gently, leaving skin soft and supple. The plant-derived formula improves the feel of the skin, and gives a balancing effect for mental or physical exertion.

Kneipp Lemon Verbena and Avocado Hand Cream Soft in Seconds

The plant-based and nourishing formula contains avocado butter, jojoba oil and lemon verbena to help you get velvety smooth hands in seconds.

Kneipp Red Poppy & Hemp Aromatherapy Bubble Bath Pure Bliss

Made with natural oils of red poppy and hemp to provide you with a sense of well-being and moments of joy. It’s perfect for those days when you need to de-stress and relax.

Kneipp Eucalyptus Aromatherapy Bubble Bath

Ideal for cold and flu season, the natural essential oils of eucalyptus and mint work together in this Bubble Bath to help with symptoms of congestion and a sore throat.

I received both the Lavender Body Wash and the Lemon Verbena Avocado Hand Cream for review and I loved both products. The body wash smelled wonderful, the lavender wasn't too overwhelming. This is a soap free wash so it is very gentle on the skin and leaves it feeling amazing. My daughter constantly sniffed my arms and told me how good I smelled! The hand cream is so rich but does not leave your hands feeling greasy. Instead your hands are left super soft! This is a great cream to keep in your purse. 

All of the products and more can be purchased online, buy today to receive in time for Mothers Day!

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.

Kneipp Launches #KneippGrows in Honor of Earth Day

In honor of Earth Day, April 22, Kneipp beauty and health products, has partnered with Action Against Hunger. Action Against Hunger is a relief organization that works to  save the lives of malnourished children and families by donating seed and tool kits.  

You can join in the fight too!

1. Purchase Kneipp Soft in Seconds Hand Cream and the proceeds will benefit AAH.

2.  Post an Instagram or Facebook photo with a flower crown (Snapchat has the filter) and hashtag #kneippgrows. Every post means a Grower Starting Kit for communities in need. 

3. Enroll in the Kneipp Family Loyalty Card. Join and shop and proceeds will benefit AAH. 

Sun Damage Free Skin with these Healthy Edibles!

Spring is here and that clouds are starting to part. Here are 6 foods that can help save your skin from sun damage, according to Dr. Calapai the proclaimed "Stem Cell Guru". Follow him on Twitter for other health news.  

Just as an unhealthy diet can have a negative effect on your skin and health, a healthy diet high in antioxidant-rich foods can help protect your body, even from the sun. Since antioxidants help reduce inflammation and free radicals, loading your diet with them will go a long way against sunburn and skin damage as a result of UV rays. We connected with Dr. Christopher Calapai, D.O., a New York City Osteopathic Physician board certified in family and anti-aging medicine for his list of foods that help prevent sun damage.

To be clear, Dr. Calapai is not saying you should completely replace using daily use of sunscreen with food, but what you eat can offer additional protection for your skin. So if you’re looking for some ingestible sun protection, add these six sun-friendly foods to your next shopping list.

1. Berries & stone fruits

Strawberries, blueberries and cherries contain high levels of vitamin C, which can reduce free radical damage caused by exposure to UV radiation. Vitamin C also stimulates collagen production, important for skin’s youthful appearance. As a bonus, cherries contain melatonin, which protects skin from UV radiation and repairs sunburn damage.

2. Leafy greens

If it’s green and it’s got leaves, chances are it’s good for sun protection. According to one study, spinach, kale and swiss chard can reduce the risk of squamous cell skin cancer by 50%. Broccoli is also a good choice: it’s full of sulphoraphane, an antioxidant that helps your cells protect themselves against UV radiation.

Fresh herbs like parsley, basil, sage and rosemary are also packed with free radical-fighting, skin-protecting antioxidants. Not sure where to start? Check out our guide to cruciferous vegetables.

3. Red & orange produce

The antioxidant lycopene has been shown to protect the skin against sunburn and is at least twice as effective an antioxidant as betacarotene when it comes to blocking UV light. It also helps rid the body of free radicals. Chow down on tomatoes, papaya, guava, red bell peppers and pink grapefruit. Watermelon is an especially good choice: it contains 40% more lycopene than tomatoes.

4. Micro-algae

Spirulna has been dubbed “the next great superfood,” and for good reason. This micro-algea, along with chlorella, contains the antioxidant astaxanthin, which has been shown to protect the skin and eyes against UV radiation. It also fights free radicals and inflammation to prevent sun damage by preventing UV-induced cell damage.

If micro-algea isn’t exactly your cup of tea, you can find this powerful antioxidant in shrimp and salmon.

5. Chocolate

As long as it’s dark chocolate you’re eating, you’ll be ingesting plenty of flavanoids, which can improve your skin’s ability protect against sunburns and other UV-induced issues.

Research found that people who ate about one ounce of high-percentage dark chocolate every day for three months could withstand twice the amount of UVB rays before their skin started to turn red, compared to those who didn’t.

6. Green & black tea

The myriad health benefits of tea are well known, but it’s nice to know that the cups you’re drinking can also help protect against sun damage. Green and black teas are packed with polyphenols that can help stop cancer development by limiting the blood supply to the cancerous area. Green tea can even help prevent non-melanoma skin cancer by enhancing DNA repair.

About the Doctor:

Dr. Christopher Calapai, D.O. is an Osteopathic Physician board certified in family medicine, and anti-aging medicine. Proclaimed the "The Stem Cell Guru" by the New York Daily News, Dr. Calapai is a leader in the field of stem cell therapy in the U.S. His stem cell treatments have achieved remarkable results in clinical trials on patients with conditions as varied as Alzheimer's, arthritis, erectile dysfunction, frailty syndrome, heart, kidney and liver failure, lupus, MS and Parkinson's. He has worked with Mike Tyson, Mickey Rourke, Steven Seagal, and Gotham's, Donal Logue; and as a medical consultant for the New York Rangers.