YAY! Happy 5 Years to meeeee!
Woo-hoo! It’s Day # 3 of my Green Your Glam Giveaway + what better way to kick off Breast Cancer Prevention Month than to give away some healthy beauty boxes from GoodeBox? In the next 3 days, I’ll be giving away OVER $2,500 from some of the best green beauty brands around! And, shhhh! One lucky reader will get the surprise of a lifetime!… A head-to-toe, Green Beauty Makeover! But, in the meantime…
5 Lucky Winners will each get a GoodeBox, worth $18!
GoodeBox is a members only service providing expertly curated, trial sized healthy, eco-sensitive + effective, beauty + personal care products, along with occasional samples of natural + organic, health + wellness products.
Discover new products to try before buying the full size, with 5-6 trial size healthy beauty + natural wellness products, as well as exclusive special offers. Goodebox only works with thoroughly evaluated, mission based brands committed to using the best, non-toxic ingredients to create innovative, performance based products that respect people, animals + the planet. See some of the brands featured in their boxes here!
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Breast Cancer Prevention
Despite the billions of Pink Ribbon dollars, were still no closer to a cure + there are still no perfect screening tools for Breast Cancer, especially for those of us that are younger, + have really dense tissue! So, I highly recommend Self-Breast Exams each month because nobody knows your body better than you do! Personally I like to us an app to remind myself each month, like, Check Yourself, or the Your Man Reminder. For a funny little “how-to”, check out this video!
Back in 2009, I found a lump, went to the doctor, + they told me not to worry about it + to go home, because I was too young! Luckily, I didn’t listen, because about 2 months later, I was a Breast Cancer Survivor at 31! So, trust your gut + be your own advocate! Read more about my story, here.
What to Look For
Organizations + Resources
Some amazing Breast Cancer Organizations + Resources I support, but didn’t know about at the time are Breast Cancer Action, Think Before you Pink, Keep-a-Breast, Non-Toxic Revolution, Breast Cancer Fund, ReThink Breast Cancer, + Unite For HER {disclosure: I’m their Health + Beauty Advisor}.
My opinion on donating to organizations is a bit skewed, as I was unable to receive any help from any of them when going through treatment, or in the aftermath, when trying to pick up the pieces of my life! I was shocked because I’d raised a lot of money for them, volunteered, did all the walks, + even wore a pink ribbon throughout college. But, there were literally no resources for people my age. Like, none! I was too old to fall into the Childhood Cancer Group, + too young for the “real” Cancer-age Group. I was even told not to go to support groups because the people in them were much older + dying, + they would resent me because I wasn’t. I couldn’t even get counseling! I was devastated.
So, I say, your best bet is to donate to one of the organizations I mentioned above, or directly to a Survivor! Buy them a bag of fresh, organic groceries, a Grocery Store Gift Card, or help them pay a bill {cell phone, internet, car insurance, rent, utilities, student loans, etc.}. They usually really need it, but will never say so. The stress of not being able to get the things you need, guilt of mounting bills, or burden to those around you is insane, + can sometimes feel worse than the Cancer itself! The reality is, 5 years later, I still have crazy “preventative” expenses. Every last penny I have goes to doctors I want to see, tests I want to get + Treatment choices I have made, because they aren’t covered by insurance! If you’d like to help with those expenses, you can donate to my Green Juice Fund!
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winners posted saturday, october 4th!
New giveaways daily! Come back tomorrow + win more than once!
Throughout my experience over the past few years, I’ve put my whole heart + soul into The GG, to try to help as many others as I can – to avoid the heartache I’ve had to go through. Possibly, from not knowing what the chemicals in my food, beauty products + lifestyle were doing to my body. In the process, I’ve had the opportunity to meet tons of like-minded people, try products I’d never dreamed of + work with amazing companies whose values are aligned with mine.
So, I’ve partnered with some of the best in the Green Beauty Biz to give you the same opportunities I’ve had with taking those first steps + trying better beauty products! I wanted to let you know how much I really appreciate YOU… so I’m giving away almost three thousand dollars worth of amazing, natural + organic beauty products! Thank you for all the love + support (it means the world to me), for always reading what I write, oh – and teaching me a thing or two, every now + then. Haha. You’re ALL winners in my book! Love you guys!
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25 Comments
Michelle
October 1, 2014 at 4:40 amI love GG because it’s all about be good to your body while still being girly and chic. Thank you so much! :)
Lorree
October 1, 2014 at 5:53 amGreat page Danielle!!! Makes me think twice about products I’m using :)
Laura
October 1, 2014 at 6:07 amThank you so much for everything you do! I have learned so much from you! XoX I would be lost without you navigating green beautY!
I am even using organic feminine products <3 Abe's, but love you more!
Julie
October 1, 2014 at 6:49 amI had never heard of Goodebox. How cool! I like learning about all of these resources!
Shelby
October 1, 2014 at 7:05 amThank you for everything you post! I love all the information, tips and positivity!!!
Paula H
October 1, 2014 at 8:14 amThank you for these wonderful giveaways!!
Vonda F
October 1, 2014 at 8:27 amI love Goode box. Great selection of clean products
Meaghan demeester
October 1, 2014 at 8:54 amDanielle you are phenomenal! I love that to celebrate your amazing 5 year anniversary you are offering such amazing wins! Even if I don’t win, I love that I’ve been introduced to new and exciting products :)
Jennifer hA
October 1, 2014 at 9:07 amI WOULD LOVE TO WIN BECAUSE I NEED MORE NATURAL PRODUCTS AND THAT WHATEVER BOXES ITEMS AND GIVE SOME TO MY MOM WHATEVER THE LEFT OVER IS CUZ I HAVENT BOUGHT ANYTHING GOT ANYTHING FOR HER LATELY!!
VictoriaN
October 1, 2014 at 9:07 amThe Glamorganic Goddess has helped me to navigate the world of natural makeup and skincare so that I can move away from the products I have been using for years and become aware of all the great natural products out there.
Lisa On A Mission
October 1, 2014 at 10:05 amWhy do I want to win? Really, because I’ve never heard of Goodebox and it seems like something neat to try! I’m already trying to clean up my diet, as well as the products I use daily so I can lead a healthier life.
Sonya
October 1, 2014 at 10:33 amI can’t wait to complete my beauty regimen with all organic products!
Ashley
October 1, 2014 at 10:41 amI would love to win because I love “green” beauty products!
Brittany
October 1, 2014 at 11:24 amI would love to win because breast cancer has had a huge impact on me and my family. A family member of mine, especially close to my mother, had gotten diagnosed with breast cancer. Not once, but twice. She was a survivor. She is strong and she believed. I want to win this so I can give it to my mother. Me and her have donated to the breast cancer foundation by buying jewelry, ribbons and making cash donations.
Rara
October 1, 2014 at 11:30 amI’d love to try Goodebox! I have never signed up for their service. They always have amazing goodies packed inside.
Kat A.
October 1, 2014 at 12:19 pmCongrats!. What a fun way to celebrate 5 yrs cancer free with your readers. Great giveaways!
April fordyce
October 1, 2014 at 12:34 pmThis looks absolutely wonderful – great way to try lots of green goods. I never knew there was such a great green version of these boxes! Thanks again GG – you’re constantly opening my eyes to new and wonderful things <3
linda
October 1, 2014 at 2:10 pmI love learning about new companies/products from your site. Your site is always fun to read!
april
October 1, 2014 at 3:01 pmThanks for always highlighting these great brands and companies! Love learning about new-to-me products!
Jessica
October 1, 2014 at 6:17 pmGG has inspired me to “become greener”, as it comes from a cancer survivor’s POV, and it gives me that extra motivation to clean up my lifestyle.
Sarah J.H.
October 1, 2014 at 7:46 pmEver since I realized that my acne responded well to them, I’ve been obsessed with all things organic/non-toxic. I’m slowly changing my beauty routine and diet to something more natural, and I’d love to get this goodebox to further explore my organic options.
Happy 5 years! Always refer to your blog for the latest organic beauty news. Here’s to another 5 years, eh :)
Angelina
October 1, 2014 at 8:50 pmThank you for this amazing giveaway! I love coming to your site to learn about new beauty products!
Candace Bingham
October 1, 2014 at 9:36 pmCongrats on your 5 years cancer free GG!!!! Would love to win and try out the green products in the Goodebox :)
Candy
October 1, 2014 at 10:15 pmi love goodebox, they brings a lot of organic / natural beauty care…!
Cassie
October 1, 2014 at 10:59 pmYou’re too good to us!