Nails to the Yeah! is back as a monthly link up! Every month I will be offering prizes to participants as a thank you and as a way to encourage participants to pamper themselves every once and a while! So without further ado, let’s share our nails! Here are mine as of today featuring an easy tutorial of how I did them :).

1. Paint your nails nude. Use as many coats it takes for full coverage. Let dry.
2. Paint a pink isosceles-like (lol) triangle on your nails. The lower left of the nail will be the starting point. Go over for full coverage. Let dry.
3. Draw a diagonal line along the line where the pink a nude colors meet using silver glitter nail art. Let dry.
4. Repeat this step using a gold nail art, drawing the line where the silver glitter and pink colors meet. Covering some of the silver is fine. Let dry, seal nails with a clear top coat, and clean up the edges.

All it took was 30 minutes for me to achieve this salon fresh look. Here’s the same style in black and turquoise! Love it!

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Julep is this month’s Nails to the Yeah! sponsor! I will randomly draw a winner from the link up to receive Heather, Leah, and the Pomegranate Scrub! The link collection with close at 11:59PM CST on February 29th, 2012. Be sure to leave a comment after linking up your photos (Blog, Instagram, Flickr, etc.) so I have a way of contacting you if you win! If you are interested in joining the Julep Maven program, consider using code SHEENATATUM to get your introductory Julep Box (valued over $40) for only $5!

Show me your nails!

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Not to long ago I was introduced to a company called Kelly Teegarden Organics.

A company started by an amazingly strong woman who is a cancer survivor. Who through time has experienced 1st hand the affects chemicals can have on our bodies.

For the past few weeks I have tested first hand Kelly’s facial cleanser and toner. Before even trying this line, I have always been one to watch what I put onto my skin. With years battling severe eczema and finding ways to maintain it, to other issues with breakouts and skin sensitivity… I have for years now never been able to use store bought facial cleansers or soap. Each time I tried I would break out in rashes and it would do nothing for my skin. I even tried all those expensive brands that swore to improve your skin. From the scents to the unreadable ingredients in them, I just steer clear now.

I was so pleased when I tried Kelly’s products. They worked beautifully and my skin has responded great.

I wish I could have tried her moisturizer line in order to give feed back on that, but I have yet to try it as of now. It will be on my wish list :) – finding a great moisturizer for me is still a challenge.

I got to interview Kelly and asked a few questions I thought Id share with this post:

1) Why did you feel the need to start your own line?

- I started Kelly Teegarden Organics because I couldn’t find luxurious, rich, chemical free products in the marketplace. After my cancer diagnosis, I searched high and low for products that would not affect my endocrine system, and product after product contained harmful chemicals. Kelly Teegarden Organics is guaranteed chemical free!

2) Are there other areas in your life besides beauty items, that you have made changes in, in order to live a healthier life style?

- I changed my diet to organic, I juice daily and drink high-alkaline water. My entire day is focused on staying alkaline.

3) Since many of us struggle financially today due to the economy, job loss and just life… If you had to pick your top 3 products from your line, which would they be?

- The Secret is an amazing facial cleanser that removes makeup. The Royal is our signature body lotion, packed with healthy ingredients, should be used daily. Rejeuvenate, is our super hydrating night cream. It can be used as a mask, if you need a boost of hydration, or can be worn overnight as a night cream, for dry skin.

4) Do you have any plans of starting a children’s line?

- Yes, I am so excited for my KTO children’s products. It is already formulated and we plan to release in mid 2012.

5) Can you tell us what is so different about the ingredients in your products?

- KTO ingredients have been hand selected from around the world. African Shea butter is the purest grade on the market, Organic essential oils are handpicked for their antibacterial, antimicrobial and healing effects. These highly-concentrated instantly hydrating cutting-edge products build the skin’s immune system and revitalize damaged cells, giving skin a youthful appearance.

What also sets KTO apart from other products, is that our line adheres to these guaranteed chemical free guidelines:

No cancer-causing ingredients
No organ toxicity
No endocrine disruptors
No toxic levels of ingredients
Natural preservatives based on salt
Never tested on animals

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So if you are in the market for a totally pure facial cleanser, body lotion, lip gloss and more – check out the Kelly Teegarden Organics line.

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Kelly would like to giveaway 1 Facial Cleanser to one of our readers!

To Enter:

Simply comment on this post letting us know one item that really stood out to you on Kelly’s shop.

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A winner from the U.S. will be chosen on 2-7-11 at 7PM CST

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I was recently introduced to Julep, a fabulous company dedicated to delivering VIP Sneak Peek Boxes full of nail polish and nail care every month – hello! This service is part of the Julep Maven program. To get started, you take a style quiz and Julep provides you with a selection of trendy nail polish and products. These products are sent to you and beauty editors before they hit the public. Fancy huh? If you are unhappy with Julep’s selection, you can change the selection before your box is mailed out to you.

The cost of the Julep Maven program is $19.99/month for $40 worth of product which comes out to $5 per polish if you choose to receive all polish. If it’s not in the budget for the month or if you want to treat yourself to something else, you can always choose to skip each month. You can get your introductory Julep Box (valued over $40) for only $5 when using code SHEENATATUM and if you like what you see, continue your membership :).

In my Introductory Maven (Classic With a Twist) Box, I received the Glow On Age Defying Hand Brightener, Taylor (periwinkle creme), Maya (pink seashell), and SPF Hand Cream, and Hand Scrub samples. I’ve painted my nails with Taylor and topped it with Pure Ice Cheatin. It’s kind of funky since I normally don’t paint my nails purple. I painted my toes with Maya. It’s a gorgeous light pink frost color. I actually think Maya would look best on my nails and Taylor best on my toes. I was amazed at how fast they both dried though. I can totally see myself in the car… the passenger side of course… doing an instant manicure with Julep. Oh and the Hand Brightener smells sooo good and leaves my hands feeling so soft and hydrated.

All of Julep’s nail polish are free of formaldehyde or formaldehyde resin, toluene and DBP. And their nail care products are free of parabens, sulfates, and phthalates. And the icing on the cake? Julep donates $1 from every Julep Nail Color bottle purchased to charities that power girlfriends. Score!

So my girlfriends, it’s time I share Julep with you. I’m giving away a Classic With a Twist Maven Box below and I will also be giving away more Julep goodies through Spring during Nails to the Yeah! (now a monthly link up). So be on the lookout for the new and improved Nails to the Yeah! coming February 1st! Chicka Chicka Yeah! And enter the giveaway below :).

Giveaway ends January 29th 12:01 EST. A winner from the U.S. or Canada will be randomly selected and announced in the Rafflecopter widget below. Check out my Giveaway Rules if you have any questions. Good luck!

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Julep provided me with a complimentary Maven Box and the prize for this giveaway. Just thought you should know in case it wasn’t clear :). Disclosure and all that jazz.

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Having a little girl is SO MUCH FUN! The dresses, the shoes, the princesses, the baby dolls. I love it all! And as the years have gone by, I have patiently waited for her beautiful hair to grow long enough to play with, and now, less than 2 months away from her 3rd birthday, it has become any every day ritual to “pick a bow”. Now this didn’t happen overnight. It took a few weeks of daily rituals of brushing her hair, and even now, she still will not allow me to put her hair into any form of a ponytail. But what she WILL let me do, is put her hair in pretty bows and headbands. I’ll take it! I’m in heaven!

This has opened up a whole new world for me! I have perused local retail stores, boutiques, etsy, eBay, you name it! But my most favorite hair accessory maker of all-time can be found right under my nose, on FACEBOOK!

Amazing, talented, sweet, creative…..those are only a few words used to describe Cat, from The Crafty Cat Corner! She comes up with the cutest and most unique bows, clippies, & headbands I have ever seen. But the best part is, she is willing to work with me to customize items to match outfits Lily already has! For example, I had mentioned I was looking to do Lily’s third birthday party with a Paris theme. Cat was able to create this beautiful bow, for Lily to wear to her birthday party!

Now, I know what your asking. How much do they cost? The normal price range for Cat’s items are $2-$10. That is a STEAL if you ask me! You can’t find bows like these is just a store! Let alone, something custom made to your specifications?! It’s amazing.

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The Crafty Cat Corner does business  through their Facebook Page for now. Head on over there, LIKE the page, and you can check out everything Cat has to offer by browsing her “For Sale” albums or contacting her directly through the Contact/Order Here tab on the left.

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Cat would love to make a custom made bottle cap bow just for a pretty little girl you know! One winner will be chosen at random.

To Enter:

Tell us what you would ask Cat to custom make for that special little girl in your life? Does she love Rapunzel or My Little Pony? Is pink her favorite color? Does she LOVE sparkles or stripes? These are all things Cat could incorporate into a custom made piece, just for you.

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A winner from the U.S. will be chosen on 2/1/2012 at 7PM CST. Please see our Giveaway Rules for further details.
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If you are reading She {hearts} It, then I have to assume that you have come across a flash sale site or two (or way more!) in your time browsing the blogosphere! I have my favorites, but today, I want to talk about Totsy, a private sale site just for mom’s (or dads) that I love to visit daily, to see what steals I can score, all at or under my budget!

Just today, I was looking over all of the blowout sales they currently holding. From kids boots, to apparel for Mom’s, toys and games, decor, outerwear, and more, I often find myself “ooh-ing” and “ahh-ing” over numerous items, for me, for my kids, or for just about anybody I know! And with the prices, you can’t beat the deals.

Totsy is by invite or referral only, so if you aren’t a member, feel free to email me at jen@sheheartsit.com and I will be happy to send your name along. Then you can get inviting YOUR friends, and racking up referral credits (once they make their first purchase). Today, I found a cute tee and cardigan, all for only $17 (before shipping!) and since I had a referral credit, I ended up paying only $9.95 (majority of that being shipping). Now I am not sharing totsy with you just to get some referrals my way, but I truly want to share with you the amazing deals that can save you money, in a time that most of us our pinching our pennies.

Tee ~ only $5 on totsy.com

sweater ~ only $12 on totsy.com

Tips on using Totsy:

~Check out the site DAILY. Sales only last 24-48 hours typically, and once the items are gone, they’re gone. By becoming a member, you will get daily emails sharing the sales with you as well.

~Be sure to check the return policy. Many, if not all, of the blowout sales are FINAL SALES, so double and triple check the description and sizing charts, to make sure you get what you pay for.

~Being a Flash Sale Site, you sometimes have to wait a bit longer to get the products. When you add an item to your cart, it will tell you when the estimated delivery date is. Make sure you are okay with that date, or if the item is a gift or for a holiday, so you will have it in time.

~The only thing that I’d like to see changed with Totsy is making a “search” section available. Since many items do not have all sizes available at all times, it can get a bit frustrating, for example, to sift through ALL of the kids boots looking for ANYTHING that is in a certain size. You can filter by GIRLS, BOYS, and MOMS & DADS, but that’s it.

Again, be sure to check out all those Blowout Sales, they are all ending today, so don’t miss out on some last minute sales. You won’t regret it.

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Email me (jen@sheheartsit.com) or any other Totsy member, for your invite!

I was privileged enough to try out Freeman beauty products. I tried out the cucumber peel mask first. It was so refreshing. I loved how it felt with it on and then when I took it off. My skin was so soft.

My kit came with a hanging travel case, hand towel, shower cap. Their new Chocolate & Strawberry Facial Clay Mask, Avocado & Oatmeal Facial Clay Mask and Cucumber Peel Off Mask. This would make an awesome present to those worn out mom’s in your life!

I loved the smell of the Chocolate & Strawberry mask. I really loved the on the go package for the Avocado & Oatmeal and the Cucumber. The packages were easy to read and the directions were easy to follow.

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Freeman Beauty Products are available online and at Walmart, Rite-Aid and other retailers nationwide. They are reasonable priced for great beauty products.

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Use code BLOGGER25 for 25% off your purchase.

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I also get to giveaway a kit just like I recieved to one lucky She {hearts} It Reader.

To Enter: Check out their products and let me know what you love.

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• Subscribe to our feed via RSS or EMAIL (be sure to click the verification link).
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Avon has a little something for everyone and we were given the opportunity to check out a few gift picks from the Avon Holiday Catalog. First up is the Military Style Canvas Strap Watch ($29.99). It’s a sharp basic watch with gunmetal-like case, black dial, and canvas-weave strap. The durable watch is available in olive and black. Greg is not a watch-wearer but if he doesn’t wear it, I will when I’m wanting to make a quirky, bold statement. Next up are the super cute Cozy Thermal PJ’s ($32.00). PJ’s are my weakness and these snowflake thermals will be perfect for Christmas day. Both the top and legginfs are 3/4-length which is different. I love the velveteen trim and glittery buttons. We were also sent the Mommy Tillia 3-Piece Gift Set ($14.99) and the Tiny Tillia 3-Piece Gift Set ($15.00). The Mommy Tillia 3-Piece Gift Set includes an energizing and soft citrus-scented Body Wash, emollient Body Lotion, and Hand Cream. It makes a great gift for mom or mom-to-be. Best of all it’s paraben-free! That totally rhymed :). The Tiny Tillia 3-Piece Gift Set includes a Citrus Sorbet Shampoo & Body Wash, Berry Sorbet Calming Moisturizing Lotion, and Diaper Rash Cream. The essential set isn’t totally paraben-free (as I’d like it to be), but it’s hypoallergenic and suitable for sensitive skin. Last but not least, we were sent the Avon Expert Mega Palette ($35). It has all of the essentials; 36 lip glosses, 36 eye shadows, 6 blushes, 3 mini makeup brushes, and a built in mirror! I am starting to wear makeup more especially since I’ve started wearing contacts again, so I can’t wait to experiment with this set! These were just a few gifts ideas you can shop for at Avon – there’s pleeeenty more where they came from! Like I said… something for everybody!

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Vickerey, one of our favorite eco-conscious shops, has handpicked some great holiday gift ideas! And we at She {hearts} It approve! Gifts at Vickerey range from $15 up to $100+, for each unique personality in your life!

Gifts for Her

Prana ECO Reversible Sticky Mat – $42
Kama Ayurveda Rosewater Beauty Box – $60
Willow Duster – $89
Gold Teardrop Lotus Necklace – $128

Gifts for Him

Hemp Sutra Pant – $57
Heart Spray – $24
Belay Insulator – $98
Pinda Backpack – $79

Vickerey combines fabulous designs & laid back luxury with a happy dose of eco-consciousness & a LOT of soul. People who shop with Vickerey are naturally smart, stylish & fascinating! They think that yoga, meditation, deep breathing … and a little wine all help smooth out the hills & valleys of life. Vickerey takes time to make every order look good – because they want to make your day when you open a package from them!

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Vickerey will give away a $100 Vickerey gift card each week through December! To participate, just sign up for their newsletter about eco-fabulous living at site.vickerey.com/subscribe. You can also keep in touch with Vickerey on Facebook and Twitter!

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Just in time for the holidays, Weleda sent me a Holiday Hand Cream & Moisturizing Glove Pack. The pack included Sea Buckthorn Hand Cream, Pomegranate Regenerating Hand Cream, and Skin Food, all of which included moisturizer gloves.

Each hand cream is made of a perfect, thick, and moisturizing consistency. They smell good too! Weleda’s hand creams are great to keep in the kitchen and bathrooms for when our hands are tired and stripped of moisture from the excessive cooking in cleaning that we partake in during the holidays.

Drop these in the stockings. Your loved ones will thank you later.

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Weleda Limited Edition Hand Creams can be found at Weleda.com and Amazon.com (aff) for $10-$12.

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