I like the concept of a few things during the holiday season...particularly, Small Business Saturday and Giving Tuesday. However, let's face it. This is exhausting. The holidays are supposed to be fun, but where is the fun in all this craziness? As a consumer I have been bombarded for days and days about Black Friday Deals. Then, the day that could really make a difference - Small Business Saturday is an after thought.
Today while I was listening to the radio I heard them talking about Giving Tuesday and realized it gets the least play of all! I think we might have things a little backwards. We are focused on running each other down and grabbing the most stuff the day after we give thanks, so we can celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. I am confused.
I don't think I am going to make sense of it all, but what I do know is that I have abstained from most of the madness. I used my small business to help give to Child Abuse Prevention Association the entire month of November. I will spend December promoting my business - and probably giving teacher gifts from the skincare line, but I will not continue to be so wrapped up in today's "cause" or "promotion" that I forget that this is a wonderful - and in many ways magical - time of the year, if we allow it to be!
I hope you all do the same!
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Saturday, November 30, 2013
Small Business Saturday...
I am promoting my small business during this Small Business Saturday. I want to really push this business and make enough money to donate to worthy causes, but also pay for my graduate degree! Plus...my products are amazing.
Check out Rodan and Fields Skincare. The products are fantastic and they have a money back guarantee! Yes...money back. Plus, right now, you can order the Skintervention Special and get lots of great freebies. In the special you get the AMP MD System which is worth $200! You also get the Doctors' book - all about skin and what you need to do to make it amazing! What else? Well, TODAY I will issue a rebate for your Preferred Customer fee (you get 10% and free shipping as a Preferred Customer), plus I will get you the Body Microdermabrasion. I LOVE mine!
Check out Rodan and Fields Skincare. The products are fantastic and they have a money back guarantee! Yes...money back. Plus, right now, you can order the Skintervention Special and get lots of great freebies. In the special you get the AMP MD System which is worth $200! You also get the Doctors' book - all about skin and what you need to do to make it amazing! What else? Well, TODAY I will issue a rebate for your Preferred Customer fee (you get 10% and free shipping as a Preferred Customer), plus I will get you the Body Microdermabrasion. I LOVE mine!
Saturday, October 19, 2013
Flying October...
Okay...not sure how to convey the fact that yesterday the month began and today we are two thirds of the way through the month??? How has the month flown by so quickly? It has been a great month - with some added stress and craziness!
However, today I am writing to encourage everyone to do something fun! Help someone else! The high school I work at - Fort Osage High School - is trying to win $100,000. All we have to do is have as many people as possible pledge to drive safely! Yep...that is it! Easy - right?
Every day we can make the pledge again to help out - please go to http://celebratemydrive.com/ and pledge to be a great driver. The state is Missouri, the town is Independence, and the school is Fort Osage High School!
Help us out - I will do the same in the future (not give you $100,000, but vote for something that would help you win $100,000!) :)
However, today I am writing to encourage everyone to do something fun! Help someone else! The high school I work at - Fort Osage High School - is trying to win $100,000. All we have to do is have as many people as possible pledge to drive safely! Yep...that is it! Easy - right?
Every day we can make the pledge again to help out - please go to http://celebratemydrive.com/ and pledge to be a great driver. The state is Missouri, the town is Independence, and the school is Fort Osage High School!
Help us out - I will do the same in the future (not give you $100,000, but vote for something that would help you win $100,000!) :)
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Outrageous October...
So...let's do it! Make October amazing. I have been reflecting on the many items that I have failed out during the course of this year...most notably my inability to blog regularly or continue with the Alphabet Dating Challenge. I simply underestimated my ability to balance everything!
It is time to let go of that and make October amazing! I have some fantastic goals, great plans, and a birthday to celebrate! Let's have some fun this month and enjoy October!
I look forward to enjoying this month with you all!
It is time to let go of that and make October amazing! I have some fantastic goals, great plans, and a birthday to celebrate! Let's have some fun this month and enjoy October!
I look forward to enjoying this month with you all!
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Sunday Funday...
Today Bosley is getting his first haircut! That is right! A haircut for the little man! I cannot believe it is time...although he is over 13 months old and Stella was wearing barrettes in her hair by now, so I suppose it is past time!
After this milestone, he will immediately hit another by attending his first birthday party! He is napping right now to prepare for all the excitement. Mom should be napping too, but there are too many things to do in order to prepare for the week - and the evening of new TV!
Stella is also going to have a good day...she is anticipating her little blanket, "Red," coming home from needed repairs. Thanks, Grandma! The poor thing was starting to unravel...and that was going to make Stella unravel as well. After that, we are going to order a new T-shirt - her FAVORITE shirt - a new Full of Awesome shirt. Check it out! http://pigtailpals.com/fullofawesome.html You can get 20% off your order through the end of September - just use the code school13!
Hope you are all having a fantastic Sunday too!
After this milestone, he will immediately hit another by attending his first birthday party! He is napping right now to prepare for all the excitement. Mom should be napping too, but there are too many things to do in order to prepare for the week - and the evening of new TV!
Stella is also going to have a good day...she is anticipating her little blanket, "Red," coming home from needed repairs. Thanks, Grandma! The poor thing was starting to unravel...and that was going to make Stella unravel as well. After that, we are going to order a new T-shirt - her FAVORITE shirt - a new Full of Awesome shirt. Check it out! http://pigtailpals.com/fullofawesome.html You can get 20% off your order through the end of September - just use the code school13!
Hope you are all having a fantastic Sunday too!
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Recess...remember to take the break
Okay...so clearly the dating through the alphabet adventure has been a complete failure this year. Here it is, August 11th, and I think I have been able to post about four or five dates. Some of this might be because I tried to start something when my husband and I had just had the baby in August. We had some crazy things going on with the family in the spring. Then, we both decided to get new jobs! Yikes!
So...since dating hasn't been the best way to find a place for a break, I am trying to appreciate some other things! My strange summer did give me over TWO months off with the kids, and it change how I think about spending time with them. It changed how I come home from work. It changed my attitude about work and family balance. More on that later...the point is: I feel like I am able to divide the two more effectively. We will see if that holds true with this new job. :)
I also started as a Rodan and Fields Skincare Consultant. Strange to take on more work, but I can do this however, I want to. I can put in as little or as much time. The surprising thing? Remembering that I have always wanted to be a business owner. Now I am! So...I have decided I want to build the business and I think in some ways this is a "break" for me because it is fun. I love the products, and it is forcing me outside my comfort zone! I needed that!
So I ask two things of you all as you read this blog...
1) Like my facebook page to keep up with the super cool things Rodan and Fields will be doing in the next few months.
2) Go to my business page and take the Solutions Tool. Email yourself the results and then contact me to find out more about purchasing products that will make your skin the best skin you have ever had. Just go to Customize Your Skin Routine to start the quiz!
Thanks...I have a big week coming up! Back to school with students arriving on Wednesday! When do your kids go back to school?
So...since dating hasn't been the best way to find a place for a break, I am trying to appreciate some other things! My strange summer did give me over TWO months off with the kids, and it change how I think about spending time with them. It changed how I come home from work. It changed my attitude about work and family balance. More on that later...the point is: I feel like I am able to divide the two more effectively. We will see if that holds true with this new job. :)
I also started as a Rodan and Fields Skincare Consultant. Strange to take on more work, but I can do this however, I want to. I can put in as little or as much time. The surprising thing? Remembering that I have always wanted to be a business owner. Now I am! So...I have decided I want to build the business and I think in some ways this is a "break" for me because it is fun. I love the products, and it is forcing me outside my comfort zone! I needed that!
So I ask two things of you all as you read this blog...
1) Like my facebook page to keep up with the super cool things Rodan and Fields will be doing in the next few months.
2) Go to my business page and take the Solutions Tool. Email yourself the results and then contact me to find out more about purchasing products that will make your skin the best skin you have ever had. Just go to Customize Your Skin Routine to start the quiz!
Thanks...I have a big week coming up! Back to school with students arriving on Wednesday! When do your kids go back to school?
Friday, August 2, 2013
Girls just want to have fun...
It is true, although we know we can't ALWAYS have fun. But this weekend, I am going to have a little TOO much fun with my KD CDC sisters. Nashville, we are coming for you! Watch out everyone! These girls are ready to paint the town red!
Where MUST we go while we are there???
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