Jamberry Fundraiser

As a family we are partaking in a fundraising walk for where Savannah goes and Josiah went for therapy. PCCD is an AMAZING place and we are so thankful for all they have done and continue to do. Helping raise funds is one small way to give back.

It's late in the game, the walk is this Sunday. I had a freak accident and had to have surgery on my foot, so I can't train for the 5k (I wanted to do that rather then just the family walk) and then Joseph lost his job so I didn't think we could afford to register. I have given up on the 5k, but we are walking together as family and Joseph just got a new job, so we could afford to register. On top of all the craziness, I messed up the registration and we don't have a link for people to sponsor us. Augh! lol! :)

SOOOO I thought it would be FUN to throw a Jamberry Fundraiser!

Jamberry offers fundraisers where they donate 10% of all sales to your organization of choice. For us that would be The Professional Center for Child Development. As a thank you I am also donating 40% of my commission. My commission is used to help pay for our kids therapy and medical costs.


Here are some NEW fall designs:

What is Jamberry??   I am SO glad that you asked! They are heat activated, vinyl nail wraps that adhere to your nails for up to 2 weeks on your fingers and up to 6 weeks on your toes. Did I mention that there are over 300 designs to choose from! Prepare to become addicted!

OH and NO dry time! I LOVE that! I can do a few nails, then if a little one needs me I can just come back and finish later. How AWESOME is that??

Naomi and her Independence Day nails.

Want to see something neat? This is how much was used of a sheet of regular sized nail wraps for just ONE manicure. Your usage will vary with the length of your nails...and how close you can cut them to your actual nail length (which takes a little practice). If you have leftover middle parts, they can be cut for mix and match manicures, statement nails, or pedicures! $15 for 2-3 Manis and 2 pedis. Yes, please!

Who wants to buy an application kit? I basically give you one when you book a party with me! As soon as the first order of your party is placed, I’ll send you a goodie bag filled with a file, orange stick, Jamberry rubber tool, alcohol swab, a sample of our Nourish hand creme AND half a sheet of Jams! When you have Facebook party you can still go about your life. No need to clean and prepare for guests. Just sit back and have fun!

If you "like" my Facebook pages, you will be kept up to date on specials and info. https://www.facebook.com/ChristenJamberrynails 


Thank you for considering making a purchase. I will share pics and tales of our adventure this weekend at the trot!

Oh and one last note: 

Happy Down Syndrome Awareness Month! :)

For His Glory,

Jamberry Mystery Hostess Party

     I hope the Winter Season finds you  well! I have been super busy recovering after Savannah's surgery (she cried almost all day for 2 weeks, then had to find a new routine) and Josiah has had a bunch of therapy evaluations and changes. Add homeschooling and being a mom/wife/housekeeper and well you know, like gets pretty crazy!! :)

      I have to share as I type this I'm listening to Savannah babble away, what a wonderful (praise the Lord) change! :) I also have an update half-way typed up.

     In case you didn't know, I am a consultant for Jamberry Nails. Yay! I LOVE my Jamberry nails! I am trying to grow my business, so I can raise funds to pay for Savannah and Josiah's medical and therapy bills. My husband now has a job...praise the LORD!! We are working hard at paying off all our debt and then saving up a down payment for a house (Lord willing), so I would love to be able to chip in a pay Josiah's weekly therapy bill and Lord willing, pay any other medical/therapy that gets thrown at us.

     Sooooo....drum roll please ;)....I'm having a Mystery Hostess Party! You can enter in now through the end of the month for your chance to win ALL the hostess benefits! Through the end of February the theme is Going, Going, Gone. There are a ton of wraps and lacquers that are going away, so get them while you can!!

Love Jamberry? Are you curious and want to give it a try? Well here's your chance to win FREE shipping, products and 1/2 price items.

How does it work?
-Place an order and get 5 entry points.
-Like my Facebook Page and get 2 entry points.
-Subscribe to my email list and get 2 entry points.
-Head on over to the party on Facebook to play some games and learn more about Jamberry and myself.

Go ahead and enter via rafflecopter... the winner will be announced Friday night 2/27 .



Going Going Gone Mystery Hostess Rafflecopter Giveaway


FYI, I can always mail you a free sample if your interested. You can also host a Jamberry party in home and/or through Facebook. I would love to throw you a party! Contact me if your interested.

Want to give Jamberry as a gift, but don't have time to order and have it shipped? You can always order a gift card though my website!

Raising Funds for Therapy and Surgery

Some therapy items from E.I.

I can't believe 3 years ago I was in the hospital on bed rest wondering if I would make it to 24 weeks...if Josiah would live...if I would be okay. God was/is merciful and our miracle baby is going to be 3 in a few short weeks!!

With turning 3 though means aging our of Early Intervention. As in THE DAY he turns 3, no more therapists coming to the house, no more speech therapy group, no more free "rented" resources from them. Early Intervention has been there since the beginning. From occupational therapy (strengthening particularly his core/ upper body), to nutritionists, weight check ins, feeding & swallowing test, feeding therapy, to eventually teaching him to crawl/walk before moving from NH. Though he's still not talking, I have to remind myself he's come ALONG way since birth!

Savannah's therapist does certain message exercises to struggle her muscles orally to help her feed better, which will in turn help her when it comes to talking (babies with Trisomy 21 struggle with that). I am VERY frustrated that no ever mentioned, did or taught me to do that with Josiah. He didn't orally eat so they knew his muscles needed to be strengthened eventually so he could eat. We have learned that's one reason for the delay in speech...his muscles are too weak. So WHY didn't anyone work with him or teach me to, from the beginning??!? I had no clue back them.

Here's is a video of me sort of doing one of the messages. I'm not doing it properly because I was trying to get her to laugh for the camera. :)

So where does that leave us? We are waiting on his evaluation with the public school. We have an apt at the end of October to hear what they have to say. I am also calling private therapy locations that the E.I. therapist recommend to book evaluations. He has a clinic on the 5th with the surgeons and will need a letter form them for the insurance and then we have to pursue trying to cover his therapy.

So in the mean time, God has shown His mercy again, Josiah's E.I. therapy group is able/willing to keep him on through the fall session as a community kid!! The downfall is we have to pay for them completely out of pocket and he will go from 3 days of therapy a week to 1. BUT there won't (shouldn't be at least) be a gap in his speech therapy while we work on finding him some where else to go. :)

Then as you know the plan is for Savannah to have open heart surgery. Right now we are looking at the second week of October but we shall see. I am working on finding out what the insurance covers, making sure she is covered for it, and if they/I need anything.

That being said I am looking to help my husband out with raising funds to pay for Josiah's speech therapy and any "tools" we will now need to buy, plus help cover any medical bills from Savannah. I am doing that by selling Lilla Rose and Jamberry Nails.

You can "like" my lilla Rose Facebook page to keep up to date with new styles and sales, here: https://www.facebook.com/LillaRoseChristen

My website is: http://www.lillarose.biz/christen 

You can also "like" my Jamberry Nails Facebook page to keep up to date, here: https://www.facebook.com/ChristenJamberrynails

My website is: http://christenkieffner.jamberrynails.net

I have an open party going on until 8/31 if you would like to place and order. :)

Thank you for reading all my ramblings and explanations. If you have any questions feel free to ask! :)

For His Glory,