New Product excitement!

So I just couldn't wait to talk about our new products. I don't even have my own yet, but wanted to share my excitement. I was special enough to try all of these products last Monday and couldn't stop thinking about them. Not just for myself but all the special people I could spoil by adding these to their stockings for the holidays! Check it out:

For those looking to add a little glam or some dramatic color to their holiday these pieces are AMAZING. Bold fresh colors that can either be put on light for a glow or heavier for drama filled look. Did you also see the glitter eyelashes?! Here is a little more information specifically about the eye-shadow colors.

For myself I want one of each color! 

If you are into giving yourself or someone special a little extra pampering this new addition to our Tierra Azul line feels so great that I don't know if I would get back out of the shower after using it.

It warms as you rub it on your skin. So perfect for those cold winter months!

Contact me today to get your own or to have them gift wrapped for FREE!

Are you finished holiday shopping?

Feel like you are stumped on that one person who has everything? Haven't started yet and feel rushed? Trying to impress the in-laws? I can help!

I can save you time, energy and heartache. Besides who doesn't appreciate FREE gift wrap!
Contact me ASAP to finish your shopping today.

kateannjorgensen@gmail.com
816-457-1495

Testimonial Tuesday - Holiday Shopping

Testimonial Tuesday

So this testimonial is about... ME! I know, very self-centered and not like me at all. Anyway... did you know that I can be your very own personal shopper for the holiday season?! You can give me a price range or choose from some of BeautiControl's packaged deals and I take care of the rest. Great product, all packaged/wrapped for free AND some sets even include a special little message tag with surprise instructions to make the holidays even more fun. Let me give you an example or two.

Take her from …

“FRAZZLED TO FLIRTY”

IN 5 DAYS or less…

Say “thank you” in the midst of the hustle and bustle.  Show her how special she is with this unique gift set.  I will package and tag each gift with a sweet special message, and the instructions on where you will want to place it!! 

She will love the wonderful spa gifts, and you will love how much she appreciates your thoughtfulness!!   You’ll give her 1 gift each day starting Dec 21 and ending on Christmas Day!!  The 5 gifts are valued at $125, and the cost for the individually wrapped gifts, only $115!  You save $10 dollars!  Quick, easy, and memorable, she’ll know how much you value her.  Now that…. is clever! 

*** Let me know by Dec 8, so I can have the gifts ready for you! 

Make this Christmas memory one she’ll cherish forever!

“FRAZZLED TO FLIRTY SET”

Directions

 Date     Product             Message                   Where to place

12/21   Foot Crème     A treat to soothe tired feet     Place near shoes

12/22   Massage Oil    A back massage for you…  On Night Stand

...

(Like I said a sneak peek!)

“FUEL HIS FIRE” in 5 days or less…

Girls…are you looking for something totally different for your man this year? Show him you care by giving him a little extra tender loving care!  I promise you, it will Fuel His Fire…. so be prepared for things to “heat up”!!

5 days of fun-filled unique gift giving he’ll love.  I will package each one with a tag and the instructions on where to place it…only suggestions of course. Once you get started, you may come up with some creative ideas of all your own!  You’ll start on Dec 21 and end on Christmas Day!  The 5 gifts are valued at $126, and the cost for the individually wrapped gifts, only $116!!  You save $10 dollars!

*** Let me know by Dec 8, so I can have the gifts ready for you!  You may choose the cologne you would like your man to wear!!  I’m looking forward to helping you surprise and delight the love of your life!! 

“FUEL HIS FIRE SET”

Directions

 Date  Product          Message                     Where to place

12/23   Lip Balm   For the lips I love to kiss…   Next to his wallet/keys

12/24   Hand Crème   For the hands I want to hold…   In the Car

I also have a 12 days of Christmas package as well if you want extra credit this holiday season!

Some other great complete sets (or build your own with mix and match options) I have on sale:

 

Brown Sugar Set           Baby Set

     Sugar Set          Margarita Collection

Sugar Squeeze Set   Tierra Azul Spa Collection

Sugar Blossom Collection

And many, many more. My website also has a section for gifts under $25. Think of all the hostess, teacher, and appreciation type of gifts you can have done in just a quick call or email to me.

I can't wait to help you with your holiday shopping from your "seat" and not your "feet"!

Testimonial Tuesday

Testimonial Tuesday

Today I want to share a baking secret of mine.Our house likes to make cookies and cookie dough quite often, so much so that it has become my specialty. But my secret ingredient in baking cookies and keeping them soft starts with the "butter". I use Crisco Baking Sticks!

For those that have never used this easy product look how they label it for you!

For my chocolate chip recipe I just use the recipe on the back of Toll House chocolate chips bag, which I have memorized by now.

This week I tried something a little different. I wanted to make Halloween cookies, but didn't want to mess with frosting. Pinterest to the rescue. I made my own version of Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies with food coloring.

I used my regular cookie recipe but added 1 tsp of mint extract and crushed up Andes mints to the batter.

Don't they look amazing even though they are green?

Did you make Halloween treats this year?

Testimonial Tuesday

Testimonial Tuesday

Well things have been a little crazy in our schedule lately so I am hoping to get back on routine. So here is this week's testimonial. 

For those of you who like to have their nails look nice (that doesn't mean just for those that get them done at a salon), I have a great product for you. 

BC Spa Manicure Cuticle Oil Pen

As you can see with my nails the cuticles are often dry and cracked. 

With the Cuticle Oil Pen it is so easy to soften and moisturize my cuticles. Just take the cap off, twist the bottom to push the oil up into the brush and away you go. It feels great!

An extra bonus on this product is the slanted lid that is the perfect fit to push back cuticles as well. 

It is recommended that if you regularly to use oil on your nails at least once a day. With this no mess/fuss pen it is a fast task to mark off my to do list each day. And they looks so much better after.

Hope everyone is enjoying their October/Fall celebrations!

Testimonial Tuesday - 10/8/13

Testimonial Tuesday

Every so often I get on a major organizing kick. I'm sure my husband thinks I'm crazy when I go into these modes, because I seem to pick the most random things to organize. Last time it was my jewelry armoire (fancy sounding I know). I love the one we got from Nebraska Furniture Mart (similar to this but on it's own stand). I drove the hubby nuts visiting it every time we were in the store debating on the price. Then during the year of our 5th anniversary (wood for those traditionalists) I found that the floor model was on sale, just missing a few drawer pulls. I got it and loved it for 2 years.

 Unfortunately I have become a little bit of jewelry hog and not everything was fitting inside anymore. I admit I have too many necklaces, but really how many is too many? One day in Menard's I had an "ah ha" moment. Why not try command hooks? If they didn't work, at least I was only out $5 and not adding a bunch more jewelry cases to my table. I got the smallest hooks I could find.

I placed them above and in between the original necklace hooks. They work GREAT for longer necklaces.

It's been great and I actually feel like I can see everything now. They are holding up really well especially with the heavier pieces. I have yet to have a hook come off.

Here is a full shot of the inside. Someday I will be able to downsize a bit, but maybe only to make room for new things.

What is your next project to organize?

Testimonial Tuesday

Testimonial Tuesday

This week's testimonial is about nails and technicians. I have the best spa to go to for nails - Soho Nails. I have had acrylic nails for quite a few years, but had to find a new technician over a year ago. After trying out a few different places and being frustrated/disappointed every time I decided to give it one last try before having them all removed. Soho was one my last chance. It was the best decision I could have made. Making an appointment was easy and convenient with my crazy schedule. My first time sealed the deal when I was lucky enough to have Tracy, owner with her husband, do my nails. They were perfect with a touch of fun! My usual is a pink and white nail but the fun comes when Tracy designs something different on my thumbs every time. She does it freehand and from her imagination. Each week she asks what design I want and my response is always the same - whatever you feel like. Here are a few examples of the great work she does for me.

So what made me decide to do a testimonial for Soho this week? Well this week I decided to be very brave (dare I say bold?) and step outside my comfort zone. I wanted to show my school spirit for Northwest Missouri State University's first football game of the season, so it was all about green! What do you think?

The thumb design gives it a little bit of a feminine touch.

We even made sure the toes matched!

Do you get your nails done? I would enjoy a discussion of the merits of acrylic vs. gel.

Pamper Yourself Friday

Pamper Yourself Friday

So summer is quickly coming to a close. I have to admit one of the things I am going to miss is wearing my sandals and flip flops. What I won't miss? Having to be aware of my feet and toenail polish. I love the comfort of my sandals, but I hate having to check to see if my feet look okay enough to go out in public flashing them around. 

Have you ever added up the cost of pedicures and toenail painting? It might make you cringe thinking about it. Luckily I am able to save lots of money doing a professional job on myself at home when I have time. Usually this is at night or first thing in the morning when I remember to look at my feet. When they are bad or I just feel like pampering myself for once I take out BeautiControl's Pedicure set. It is so easy and convenient to do at home, and I like mentioning to my husband the cost savings whenever I can. Let me walk you through it...


Step 1: BC Spa Pedicure Foot Spray 
Make sure you are in a comfortable place to sit. Your feet will be resting for 10 minutes so best to have a towel or somewhere easy to clean to place those piggies for awhile.
Spray all over feet and let them rest for 10 minutes.
*Enzymes in the spray are breaking down the bonds that hold your dead skin cells together.  This will make sure to get more dead skin off without the extra effort and pain of scrubbing to hard.

Step 2: BC Spa Pedicure Instant Pedicure Scrub 
You will need to be near water for this step.
Start with a quarter size amount of the scrub and rub all over your first foot. Make sure to do extra scrubbing around dry areas and where you have hard callus build up. Feel free to use more product as you need or want. 
Rinse all the scrubbing crystals off, dry and repeat on other foot.

Step 3: BC Spa Pedicure Cooling Foot Salve  
Again start with a quarter size amount of product and use more as you feel necessary. Rub into foot - if you feel up to it give yourself a foot massage to really make the effort worthwhile. 
There will be a cooling sensation, just as the product name advertises, as you rub and leave the product to soak in.
Really enjoy BC's description of this product: Revitalize tired, achy feet with this ultra-rich, cooling foot salve that moisturizes, nourishes and protects. Its blend of vitamins, emollients and peppermint oil lavishes skin with moisture. 


Just a quick suggestion - while giving your feet time to moisturize and soak in the product, either lay back with eye pads for some relaxation or paint your toenails. Both are great little pick me up I enjoy when I can squeeze them in. 

Hope all of you have a great weekend and enjoy the last weeks of summer!

Testimonial Tuesday

Testimonial Tuesday

This week's testimonial is a great mud mask, of course from BeautiControl. The Detoxifying Clay Masque is a great mud mask that won't form a solid material on your face. 

So let's walk through how to use this product. First, there is no need to pre-wash your face. To start with dab a small amount of product into your hand.

Smear all over your face - avoid the eyes and lips. You will definitely feel strange rubbing this thick substance on, but trust me it is worth it. *Also make a note not to have company or answer the door while wearing this mask. It causes many questions to be answered or a loved one to snicker at you.

Leave on for 10 minutes. Here is a shot of the full affect. What is great about this mud mask is that it does NOT dry into a hard clay on your face that makes it impossible for you to smile, talk or have any expression.

As you can can see from the background of this next shot - this masks makes it easy for you to multitask. You can spa yourself while you put the dishes away. 

Last step - either wash clean with WARM water from the sink or hope in the shower for easy cleanup. Pat dry with towel and followup with your toner, eye creme and moisturizer. *Don't forget to lightly feel how soft your face is before your followup steps. Also very key to use the followup steps as you have removed the top layer of your skin and changed the pH balance. The toner re-balances the pH while the other products put good moisture back into your layers. 

Don't I look great for more bedtime?

Something to remember about masks - no matter what kind you use or have done at a spa - you may have pimples break the surface of your skin in a few days. This is normal! The clog of oil in your pore was buried under the layers of your skin; the mask just acted as a catalyst to bring it to the surface faster for repair. This is a great way to get of pimples under your skin sooner and renew the softness of your face. Not recommended to do more than 2 times a week.

If you are looking to try out this great skincare set for yourself AUGUST is an amazing month. You get the kit you see in the picture plus several more spa products for the low price of $79. *Regular value cost $464 and for this month only you get to choose from 3 DIFFERENT packages (valued up to $186) FREE when you attend BeautiYou. I'd be happy to share more information with you anytime.

Friday = Fun day

Fun Day Friday

So today I am in the mood to talk about fun things and stuff on my mind. I so look forward to Fridays, like most of you, because I know ME (and ME + Hubby) time is right around the corner. And maybe a little bit of sleeping in and/or nap time. So on my mind is my haircut appointment on Tuesday. I LOVE getting my hair cut - it's like a whole new me each time. Very renewing and relaxing. It really helps that I have an amazing stylist named Sarah at Aura Hair Studio and Boutique who is honest with me and knows how much effort I am willing to put in my hair.

So background on me - my hair is super thick! I know some of you might be jealous but it is not that fun. Sarah has to thin out my hair every 4 weeks or it gets heavy and it never stays full/teased for that more dressy look. Also I will admit that I am very low maintenance aka lazy. I don't like having to spend 30 minutes drying my hair with two kinds of blow dryers every other day, then have to use a curler or straightener. That's time I could be sleeping or reading. Here is my look a couple of weeks ago before I got it colored again:

Here it is with the new color (which is perfect for me), but pulled back:

So I am at a place where I just feel like I need something a little different - I'm in a rut. I know that I won't be able to grow my hair long because it is just too thick and heavy. Also the whole patience thing - it would probably end up in a pony tail all the time.  When my husband and I were just dating I completely chopped off all my hair before I left for an internship. We both agreed I would never cut my hair that short again! So this look is out of the question.

Readers I'm looking to you for help. Do you think I could pull off a more stacked look and not end up with the same style everyday? I would really enjoy some opinions before I go in.

Thinking more like this if it is low maintenance:

Or even this!

Am I being too optimistic that this would be low maintenance? Does anyone have suggestions on  different ways to style this look to keep me out of my rut? Would really enjoy to know what you think!