Valentine's Day Giveaway!

Love is in the air...and I'm feeling especially full of love today (and all weekend)! Enough so, that I want to share a little love with my readers. I'm thrilled to announce that I'm doing my first blog giveaway (no purchase required)! Make sure to read through to the bottom so you can have your chance to win. AND YES! IT'S WORKING NOW! (there was a little hiccup when I posted the giveaway on Friday).

Today's giveaway is with the one, the only, Jamberry Nails! As many of you may know, this is my new "work at home mom" side career. I not only stay at home to take care of my 1 year old, my 2 and 1/2 year old, and our new 13 week old puppy (which you can read more about the craziness of that here), but I have joined Jamberry's team of consultants in the U.S.! You can check out my official Jamberry profile: http://lizziewoolwine.jamberrynails.net/profile/

So what is Jamberry? And what is all the hype? I've had many friends excited to try it (and are now loving their beautiful, long-lasting nails) and I've also had some who are shy to give it a go. I was in that same boat. I had heard of Jamberry and wasn't sure what all the hype was about. Nail wraps? Seemed a little...odd. Until I finally tried a sample.

I requested my first sample last summer when my friend Jaime had a Facebook party. It arrived....and then I let it sit on my dresser for months. Another friend had a party and I requested another sample...so now I had TWO samples. What to do, what to do? I finally decided to watch the darn "application video" that I kept seeing in these Facebook parties and try to put it on. I think I watched that video like 5 times before I actually did it, because I was so scared to mess it up! I put a sample on each hand and painted the rest of my nails with my preferred OPI polish.

Day 1 (Jamberry is on my ring finger, OPI on the rest)

Day 7 -- still Jammin'!

One day went by, two days went by....the polish started chipping, but my Jamberry was still there. Looking the same and "growing" on me with it's crazy, leopard pattern. Two weeks later (which is how long Jamberry claims that their wraps last), my polish was all gone (it had gotten so bad that I removed it with polish remover), but  I had a random Jamberry sample on because it was STILL looking awesome!!!! It finally came off a couple days later in the shower...but I was amazed. I knew I had to have my own party and earn more of these babies for FREE!

The rest is history...I had my party, LOVED sharing it with my friends, and decided that I loved them so much I wanted to share them with everyone! The HYPE is for REAL!

The wraps are very affordable being $15 for a sheet, and each sheet comes with enough wraps to wear multiple manicures and multiple pedicures. Just wait until you try a pedicure -- they're awesome! I was scared to try that too. But I did. And SIX WEEKS LATER, my toes were still "jammin'! I've never taken care of my toes in the winter, but with Jamberry, I've had super cute toenails since December and I love it! It takes a little longer to apply them to your toes (trying to get the right shape because toenails are just awkward!), but it's worth it for how long they last!

How do you put them on? Well, if you have a hair dryer, a nail file, and either nail scissors or nail clippers, you can do it! Basically, you prep your nails with an alcohol swab, heat each wrap using your hairdryer (3-5 seconds), press it onto your nail (lots of pressure for a great seal!), then trim/clip and you're ready to go! This is a quick "summary" of what to do, so I recommend watching that aforementioned "Official Application video" before doing your first mani or pedi. Here's the video!

If you've seen Jamberry and thought, "Whoah, the designs are a little out there" (which is how I used to feel, too!), that's ok! Because Jamberry has a calm side, too! We have solid colors, sparkly solids, french tips, you  name it!

Jamberry has thought of everything --- they even have "Jamberry Juniors" which fit little girls! I was actually able to do my Victoria's nails, which is amazing! They also have "Mommy & Me" designs so that you can match your little girl! How fun is that??

One of my favorite things about Jamberry is that there's no dry time! Once you've applied them, you're ready to go! This is not only essential for doing little girl's nails, but is great for me as a mom as well. I certainly don't have time to wait for my nails to dry once I've painted them. There is WAY too much to take care of around the house (cooking, dishes, laundry, changing diapers, doggy needs - you name it), so with NO dry time, I can do my nails and be done with it! Then, it actually lasts long enough to make the time I spent doing my nails worth it!

Even the celebs are loving Jamberry! Check out these famous ladies rocking our Heart Health Awareness wraps for the Go Red event that took place yesterday. These wraps are part of our commitment to charity. For each wrap that is sold, $2 is given to the American Heart Association to help fight heart disease. I'm wearing them as well and they're still looking awesome!

                                                     

Are you convinced yet that Jamberry is worth trying? Well, here's the great news. I'm so excited to offer a giveway to one lucky winner --- your choice of a free sheet of Jamberry nails! There are SO many designs to choose from though, good luck picking one out!

If you don't want to wait for the giveway to end for a free sheet of Jamberry nails, I'm offering an amazing deal to my readers. Right now, Jamberry is running a special for when you buy 3 sheets, you get 1 sheet free. However, as part of my Valentine's Day giveaway, I'm going to one up that. I'm going to give you TWO free sheets! {Deal ends February 17th at 5:00 PM EST}

Place your order for buy 3, get 1 free through  my Jamberry page, then message me through my Jamberry Facebook page the other free wrap you would like with your order. YAY!

If you want to earn even more free Jamberry, please message me about hosting a party! I love, love, love Jamberry parties -- home and on Facebook! My hostesses are always so excited to earn their free wraps and other Jamberry products (for free and half-off!).

I know once you try Jamberry you will be hooked. Your world is about to change, friends...get ready!You can enter to win the free sheet of Jamberry nails below. Click on the link to visit my Facebook page first (and LIKE the page if you haven't already!) and then you can submit your entry!

One lucky winner will receive their choice of one free sheet of Jamberry nails wraps!

This giveaway starts now and ends on Monday, February 17th at 5:00 PM EST.

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So long! Farewell, 2014! What a fantastic year!

I can't believe it's already New Year's Eve. This year has flown by so fast! I started out the year with the goal of
1) having a healthy baby boy

2) losing my baby weight

3) staying sane with 2 under 2

I know, some pretty lofty goals! However, once I set goals, I'm pretty set on obtaining them. I am a Type-A perfectionist (which is such a pain in the hiney!), so once I set goals, you better believe that I'm going to do everything in my power to MAKE IT HAPPEN. So how did I do accomplishing these goals?

1) Yep. He's a chunk. Looking pretty healthy to me.

2) I signed up for a half marathon and all that preparation helped me lose those baby pounds and then some. I can't believe I actually got there and I'm so excited for new fitness goals for this year!

(2014 also brought a new hair-do!)

3) Ehhh...some days, yes; some days, no. Having two babies is SO hard. And did you know we just added a 7 week old Lab puppy to our mix? Am I insane? YES! Things just got so much crazier. But the truth is, I love every minute of it. Even when I'm feeling at my wit's end (like today's visit to the vet with a puppy, an 11 month-old, and a 2 year-old -- that's a post for another day), I feel so blessed to have such amazing children, to have the opportunity to be home with them, and to have our fur babies as well. So there are moments where I sit in a corner and cry and say WHAT AM I DOING?! THIS IS UTTER CHAOS!, but then I count to ten, take a deep breath, look at my children laughing and playing, and puppies bouncing around the room, and just laugh right along with them. Pure joy and happiness surely beats the tantrums, sleepless nights, and poop accidents.

This year has had some surprises, as well! I found an amazing group of mommy friends through MOPS, which you can read about here. I started writing on my blog more frequently in an attempt to be a blogger, and NO, I have not given up! I know I have not written a lick in December and my brain hurts because of it! I have so many things I want to write about, but to be honest, it's been an insane month. I started a new business the last week of November, we traveled to Disney the second week of December, we traveled all during the holidays, and then Sunday we picked up our new puppy. Yes, I promise to blog about all these things so you will feel caught up!

And yes, you heard me right, in the midst of all this "chaos", as I call it, I have started a new business. I've been working for Jamberry for 5 weeks and it has been such a fun and exciting whirlwind of a job. Why in the world would I add one more thing to my plate?
1) I LOVE Jamberry nails.
2) This is something I'm doing for ME. In Jamberry, I'm not mommy, or wife, or puppy trainer: I'm Lizzie Woolwine, Independent Consultant.
3) The camaraderie. The feeling of community that exists among Jamberry consultants is like nothing I've ever experienced. I've had many different "jobs" since I turned 16, and this is the first one where I've felt so supported. It's like I've gained a second family that is there to guide me, cheer me on, and help me succeed!
So that's my WHY in a nutshell - plus, I make some "me" money that I'm hoping will turn into "family vacation" money! I'll let you know how it goes!

So as 2014 comes to an end, I don't see an end. I see a beginning. My children are growing like weeds and our puppy won't be a puppy for long. I'm feeling the high of ambition as I set new fitness goals, Jamberry leadership goals, and develop plans for a REAL blog. I'm excited for the growth of friendships and adventures along my fifth year of marriage. I encourage you to take a moment to look back on all that has happened in your life in 2014, and how will that transfer into the new year? Are you ready? Are your goals set?

Happy New Years, friends!

xoxo,

Why I Love Jamberry!

I know you may be wondering, what in the world is Jamberry? Well, I'm about to show you and tell you about how much I love it!

I am a girly girl that has always loved getting pampered. Going to get my nails done is such a delight!  However, the other details that go into it (getting a babysitter, paying a LOT more than I want to, questioning how much I should tip, and then having it get messed up way too soon) is such a pain. So my solution to this problem? Jamberry Nails!

I earned these festive "hostess exclusive" wraps from a party I just hosted!

Jamberry Nails are wraps for your nails that make them look oh-so-beautiful, only cost $15 for a set of two manicures & two pedicures (that's $3.75 per manicure/pedicure), and you can do them in the comfort of your own home! The truth behind why I really love them is because they are amazing for moms. There is NO dry time and they last much longer than painting your own nails. I can actually do them while the kids nap and not have to worry about them getting messed up if the kids wake up before I'm done! Alleluiah!

With Jamberry you can go so many different routes. Whether you prefer solid colors, sparkly colors, stripes, polka dots, chevron, french tips, and anything else you could possible think of, we've got you covered. You can even design your own nail wraps with their Nail Art Studio! They also have college and sorority wraps. It's really hard to pick, in all honesty!

Holiday Jamberry nails - so festive!

So I don't know if you caught it, but I referred to Jamberry as "we" because I am now officially a Jamberry consultant! I love "jams" so much, that it just seemed logical to share them with you! I am officially having my "Launch Party" over the next couple weeks, so if you are interested in trying them out, please let me know! I will send you a free sample so you can try them yourself. If you're curious as to how they work, watch this video!

Want to see all the choices? Check out my new website: lizziewoolwine.jamberrynails.net

So here's to ending 2014 with a bang...or rather, some very attractive nails!

xoxo,