Are you one of those people who live on energy/protein bars? I used to be, and though I’ve weaned myself off that lifestyle, I am still a sucker for those “healthy” bars that usually taste too good to be true. But when you’re on the go and need quick, fast nutrition, I do think that energy bars are a great snack. The question is… is there one that has all-natural ingredients and is good for you? Well recently, the folks over at Amazing Grass sent over their Organic Green Superfood Energy bars for me to try which “combines nutrient dense green food concentrates with superfruits like Acai, the powerful purple berry from the Amazon Rainforest, high in antioxidants, protein and healthy omegas, and maca, the amazing adaptagenic root grown at high altitudes in Peru that is known to provide sustained energy, boost the immune system and support vitality and mental clarity.”

Amazing Grass has flavors of healthy goodness including Chocolate, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Berry, and Original, and so I was excited to try the chocolate flavor, for obvious reasons. The first thing I noticed when opening a package of the “Chocolate” flavor Superfood Energy Bar is that the bar looks like dark seaweed and has a wheat-grass type smell. Then I tried it and was pleasantly surprised as it has a smooth chocolate flavor and only hints of the green stuff, and contains everything from probiotics, maca, to their Amazing Grass green drink powder.

And the cool people over at Amazing Grass are nice enough to giveaway several prizes on girlatastartup! Here’s what we’re giving away!

FIRST PRIZE- Box of Amazing Grass Superfood Energy Bars which come in Chocolate, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Berry, and Original flavors!
SECOND PRIZE- 2 15 serving Amazing Meal Containers. Amazing Meal is a powerful and satisfying blend of Green SuperFoods, plant based protein, phytonutrient rich fruits & vegetables, digestive enzymes and probiotics. Flavors include Vanilla Chai, Chocolate, Original, and Pomegranate Mango

Here’s How to Enter:

Note: Please use a valid email address. Contest open to North American and Canadian residents only.

The winner will be chosen randomly. Giveaway ends Wednesday, August 18, 2010. The winners will be reached by email, and announced on the blog on that same day.

Hey Ladies and Gents,

So, we all love free things, especially gorgeous handmade jewelry…so we’re doing a giveaway on Twirlit from AdornDesign Jewelry by Hilary Hahn.

These deco earrings  are not only handcrafted, but versatile enough for you to dress them up or down, as they feature gold plated chain, gold fil hooks and black obsidian stones.  Fabulous for an evening out or to wear with a simple daytime ensemble.

All you have to do is go to THIS POST and answer the following question in the comments below and we’ll be choosing one winner to win these handcrafted earrings.

What piece of jewelry has the most significance for you and why?

The winner will be posted next week! Good luck!