Now you have the option of selling for whichever brand you want! Love candles? Try Scentsy! Love chocolate and fondue? Try Velata! Love handbags, purses and accessories? Try Grace Adele!
Sign up today and you could be a FOUNDING MEMBER of Grace Adele and/or Velata! You can sign up for 1, 2 or all 3.
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Friday, July 27, 2012
Convention 2012 Las Vegas, Nevada
No, I didn't get to go (sadness) BUT, tons of exciting things are happening! Focus and tune out everything around you.....here I go....
1. Scentsy Wickless brand will now be called the Scentsy Fragrance brand to better represent our breadth of products.
2. Fall season key warmers featured include the EMT warmer, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, beautiful Silhouette Wraps, a Piano inspired warmer called Baby Grand, the rustic art nouveau Riga, Puerto Rico warmer, and Zingana with its jagged black lines. Two new Scentsy Buddies were added with Wellington the Duck and Barnabas the Bear.
3. The new Cause Warmer is Champion in support of Special Olympics. Orville and Heidi Thompson donated $5,000 to the Team Nevada Special Olympics team who helped introduce the warmer.
4. Holiday warmers include It’s Alive (Frankenstein), Ghouls and Ghosts, and Christmas warmers ‘Tis the Season and All Wrapped Up.
5. Fragrances were featured with the memorable Buckleberry, Dulce de Leche, and Frosted Ginger Cookie. Scentsy Man fragrances included Ace and Zephyr, among others.
6. Sincerely Scent, the first ever scented greeting card store will launch September 1 with 250 card designs with messages, photos and a scent sample for a memorable and impactful experience. You can send these cards to as few or as many people as you like. The Sincerely Scent contact manager will allow you to import contacts and create mailing lists. A special feature will let you schedule a card to be sent up to 364 days in advance, so you never miss sending a greeting card on an anniversary, birthday, or special occasion again.
You can purchase credits for cards in bundles of 10 for $28.500 US/$38.15 Canada, 25 for $71.25 US/$95.40 Canada, or 100 for $285 US/$381.50 Canada You then log onto SincerelyScent.com to create your card. Postage is included in the price of each bundle. Learn more at www.sincerelyscent.com.
7. two NEW layers products for Layers by Scentsy. Layers Hand Soup comes in an easy to use, 8-ounce pump bottle for $6 in the U.S. and $7 in Canada, and fragrant Bath Tablets available in packs of five for $10 U.S. and $12 Canada. We also will add 20 new fragrances to the Layers by Scentsy line. They are Awakening, Be Still, Coconut Lemongrass, Enchanted Mist, French Lavender, Linger, Love Story, Lucky in Love, Luna, Quiver, Route 66, RUN2Me, Satin Sheets, Simply Irresistible, Skinny Dippin’, Sugar Cookie, Sunkissed Citrus, Vanilla Suede, White Tea & Cactus, and Zeppelin. There will also be combine and save packages to mix up layers products to make a variety.
8. the new Scentsy Family brand is........ Grace Adele. Grace Adele is a stunning line of bags, clutches, wallets, clip-ons, and accessories, put together with coordinating jewelry and scarves to help you easily customize your look on a moment’s notice. It’s a simple style system that takes the guesswork out of looking great, and helps women express themselves with more confidence and control.
We believe style should be easy so we designed the line to balance beauty with an Intelligent Interior in every Grace Adele bag, so you can have a place for everything in designed pockets, pouches, and slots. Grace Adele has five beautiful bags and six designer clutches all in the same seven core colors to you can build limitless looks that work just right for you.
To create a look with Grace Adele, you just follow five simple steps: Pick My Color, Choose My Bag, Add My Clutch, Style My Bag then Style Me. And with competitive pricing and Stylish Savings bundles, great style is now affordable. Grace Adele launches in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico on August 1, 2012. Check out www.graceadele.com for more information. I am currently booking parties for August. Please contact me for details. mustangapril@hotmail.com
1. Scentsy Wickless brand will now be called the Scentsy Fragrance brand to better represent our breadth of products.
2. Fall season key warmers featured include the EMT warmer, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, beautiful Silhouette Wraps, a Piano inspired warmer called Baby Grand, the rustic art nouveau Riga, Puerto Rico warmer, and Zingana with its jagged black lines. Two new Scentsy Buddies were added with Wellington the Duck and Barnabas the Bear.
3. The new Cause Warmer is Champion in support of Special Olympics. Orville and Heidi Thompson donated $5,000 to the Team Nevada Special Olympics team who helped introduce the warmer.
4. Holiday warmers include It’s Alive (Frankenstein), Ghouls and Ghosts, and Christmas warmers ‘Tis the Season and All Wrapped Up.
5. Fragrances were featured with the memorable Buckleberry, Dulce de Leche, and Frosted Ginger Cookie. Scentsy Man fragrances included Ace and Zephyr, among others.
6. Sincerely Scent, the first ever scented greeting card store will launch September 1 with 250 card designs with messages, photos and a scent sample for a memorable and impactful experience. You can send these cards to as few or as many people as you like. The Sincerely Scent contact manager will allow you to import contacts and create mailing lists. A special feature will let you schedule a card to be sent up to 364 days in advance, so you never miss sending a greeting card on an anniversary, birthday, or special occasion again.
You can purchase credits for cards in bundles of 10 for $28.500 US/$38.15 Canada, 25 for $71.25 US/$95.40 Canada, or 100 for $285 US/$381.50 Canada You then log onto SincerelyScent.com to create your card. Postage is included in the price of each bundle. Learn more at www.sincerelyscent.com.
7. two NEW layers products for Layers by Scentsy. Layers Hand Soup comes in an easy to use, 8-ounce pump bottle for $6 in the U.S. and $7 in Canada, and fragrant Bath Tablets available in packs of five for $10 U.S. and $12 Canada. We also will add 20 new fragrances to the Layers by Scentsy line. They are Awakening, Be Still, Coconut Lemongrass, Enchanted Mist, French Lavender, Linger, Love Story, Lucky in Love, Luna, Quiver, Route 66, RUN2Me, Satin Sheets, Simply Irresistible, Skinny Dippin’, Sugar Cookie, Sunkissed Citrus, Vanilla Suede, White Tea & Cactus, and Zeppelin. There will also be combine and save packages to mix up layers products to make a variety.
8. the new Scentsy Family brand is........ Grace Adele. Grace Adele is a stunning line of bags, clutches, wallets, clip-ons, and accessories, put together with coordinating jewelry and scarves to help you easily customize your look on a moment’s notice. It’s a simple style system that takes the guesswork out of looking great, and helps women express themselves with more confidence and control.
We believe style should be easy so we designed the line to balance beauty with an Intelligent Interior in every Grace Adele bag, so you can have a place for everything in designed pockets, pouches, and slots. Grace Adele has five beautiful bags and six designer clutches all in the same seven core colors to you can build limitless looks that work just right for you.
To create a look with Grace Adele, you just follow five simple steps: Pick My Color, Choose My Bag, Add My Clutch, Style My Bag then Style Me. And with competitive pricing and Stylish Savings bundles, great style is now affordable. Grace Adele launches in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico on August 1, 2012. Check out www.graceadele.com for more information. I am currently booking parties for August. Please contact me for details. mustangapril@hotmail.com
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Social Media
Social media is "the" thing in advertising! Not only can most of it be free but it reaches people you would have never thought of that are near your place of business or thousands of miles away.
To learn more please check out Social Media Consulting http://cnctnow.weebly.com/ which has lots of helpful information to increase traffic and customers to your business.
To learn more please check out Social Media Consulting http://cnctnow.weebly.com/ which has lots of helpful information to increase traffic and customers to your business.
Saturday, June 9, 2012
June Warmer and Scent of the Month!
I see it's been forever since I've been on here! LOTS of things have been keeping me busy. Wrapping up a new school year, job hunt, new customers, etc. c.r.a.z.y.! Next week should start to calm down a bit....
Buuuut, this month is my most FAVORITE scent and warmer! AND they are all 10% off!!
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ANGLER: A warmer worthy of a great outdoorsman! Trout and hand tied flies are etched onto a natural sandstone background with a river green glass warmer dish. $31.50 this month only!
Buuuut, this month is my most FAVORITE scent and warmer! AND they are all 10% off!!
ANGLER: A warmer worthy of a great outdoorsman! Trout and hand tied flies are etched onto a natural sandstone background with a river green glass warmer dish. $31.50 this month only!
JUNE Scent of the Month: Lotus Cover 10% off bars, scent circles, and room sprays!
Monday, April 16, 2012
Velata Launching May 1, 2012!
Velata
Introducing Velata! The newest Brand by Scentsy Group, which will Launch on May 1st!
Introducing Velata – a Scentsy Group Brand.
Velata is just one of the new brands being launched in 2012 by the Scentsy Group!
Melt every moment with Velata. Velata is the fun, easy way to enjoy Fondue. It’s chocolate warmed by art. With over 14 fondue warmers and 4 varieties of the world’s finest Belgium chocolate, every night can be a different dessert night. No scorching, no stirring. Easy clean up. Just melt, pour, and party. Velata will be unveiled May 2012.
OverviewVelata is Fun Fondue:
scrumptious, premium Belgian chocolate warmed and served in a plug-and-play, fun-to-use warmer that keeps chocolate at the perfect temperature for dipping — no flame, no scorching, no complicated instructions, and no messy cleanup!
Whether you are a foodie, a trendsetter, or just someone who thinks of chocolate as its own food group, Velata fondue products are for you.
Description
Velata is a member of Scentsy Group, a rapidly growing international party plan company dedicated to creating a social shopping experience that gives Consultants and customers variety, value, and a level of personalization they can’t find anywhere else. Velata products are sold through a network of Independent Consultants (such as Heather Llanes – Independent Velata Star Director) in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam, and Canada.
Or, you can start your own Velata business as an Independent Velata Consultant. Earn money and prizes by selling Velata Warmers and Velata Chocolate!
Contact me for more information on this new and exciting Business Opportunity! The Scentsy Group is the only Direct Sales company to launch multiple brands under the same parent company umbrella, using the same compensation plan and downline structure as the existing Scentsy Wickless products company. Consultants can choose to sell one or both brands and build teams that also can sell one or both brands.
The Velata Business Opportunity is truly a Ground Floor Opportunity! Start your own business when the company Launches, May 1, 2012!
All Velata chocolate is gluten-free.
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Our dark chocolate is dairy-free but processed on the same line as products that contain dairy.
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Velata does not contain any peanuts or tree nuts and is not produced in a facility that processes products that contain peanuts or tree nuts.
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Patent-pending technology keeps melted chocolate the perfect temperature: warm enough to stay melted, but not so hot that it scorches.
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While there is no conclusive scientific evidence that minimal exposure to BPA poses any risks to consumers, Velata products, including warmers, dishes, lids, and forks are all BPA-free.
scrumptious, premium Belgian chocolate warmed and served in a plug-and-play, fun-to-use warmer that keeps chocolate at the perfect temperature for dipping — no flame, no scorching, no complicated instructions, and no messy cleanup!
Description
Velata is a member of Scentsy Group, a rapidly growing international party plan company dedicated to creating a social shopping experience that gives Consultants and customers variety, value, and a level of personalization they can’t find anywhere else. Velata products are sold through a network of Independent Consultants (such as Heather Llanes – Independent Velata Star Director) in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam, and Canada.
General Information
– a new way to experience Fondue. Chocolate warmed in beautiful Velata Warmers, created by Scentsy Group. The finest Belgium Chocolate, in four fun flavors. Milk Chocolate, White Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, and Caramel Chocolate. Convenient packaging. Melted in the Velata Warmer, it will be the perfect temperature for the entire party or family night! Afterwards, just pop the warming dish from the Velata Warmer into the Dishwasher!Or how about a Fondue Party? Velata parties are a fun way to share the cool Velata products with your friends and family and earn Free and 1/2 Price Host Rewards!
Contact me for more information on this new and exciting Business Opportunity! The Scentsy Group is the only Direct Sales company to launch multiple brands under the same parent company umbrella, using the same compensation plan and downline structure as the existing Scentsy Wickless products company. Consultants can choose to sell one or both brands and build teams that also can sell one or both brands.
The Velata Business Opportunity is truly a Ground Floor Opportunity! Start your own business when the company Launches, May 1, 2012!
Nutritional Info:
Have questions about the nutritional info on Velata Chocolate? Concerned about nut allergies? Here is the info you need!All Velata chocolate is gluten-free.
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Our dark chocolate is dairy-free but processed on the same line as products that contain dairy.
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Velata does not contain any peanuts or tree nuts and is not produced in a facility that processes products that contain peanuts or tree nuts.
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Patent-pending technology keeps melted chocolate the perfect temperature: warm enough to stay melted, but not so hot that it scorches.
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While there is no conclusive scientific evidence that minimal exposure to BPA poses any risks to consumers, Velata products, including warmers, dishes, lids, and forks are all BPA-free.
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Work For Me & a Wonderful Company Moving It's Way To The Top!
Join Scentsy
Start your own Candle Business Today!Have you been looking for a great business opportunity? Right now the Scentsy Candle Business Opportunity is one of the most affordable Direct Selling Home Based Businesses available today. We are the fastest growing Party Plan Company ever per the Direct Selling Association (DSA)!
Do you love Candles? Start selling safe Scentsy Products today. Honestly, you only have to show or display a Scentsy Candle Warmer and have people smell our fragrant and long lasting scents and... Scentsy will sell itself ! You have the opportunity to Join Scentsy and become an Independent Scentsy Consultant where you can earn a great income AND time flexibility without interfering with your current job(s), your family, or your already very busy life. The Scentsy Starter Kit is the Perfect Home Based Business-in-a-Box. It's so simple.
What country do you live in? Scentsy is currently available in 5 Countries but is growing quickly and is working on opening in others as well. Scentsy is the perfect opportunity to create an international business. Do you have friends, family or acquaintances in other countries? Join Scentsy today to grow your own business in this Ground Floor Opportunity.
Work at Your Own Pace Selling Scentsy Candles
Some Scentsy Consultants Join Scentsy and work their business as a Full Time job, while others work part-time for a little extra monthly income. If you are electronically savvy you may want to Join Scentsy and build your Candle Business online via Facebook, Twitter, Internet Marketing, Google or Yahoo Adwords, etc. Some consultants build their business locally by hosting parties, joining Craft Fairs, Bazaars, Home and Wedding shows/events. Many Independent Consultants are professional career people with full-time jobs, who build their business a few evenings each week or on the weekends. Some are stay-at-home parents who build their business around their family's schedule. Work all aspects of the Scentsy Candle Business or only parts of it! No matter what your life-style, a Scentsy Candle Business can fit ANY routine and schedule.
Independent Scentsy Consultants can earn immediate income, monthly bonuses and awards. Scentsy offers incentives and contests in which Consultants can earn Additional Income, Bonuses, Free Scentsy, Product Credit, Prizes and All Expense Paid Trips.
In this day and age it's wise to have Multiple Streams of Income flowing into your home. Choosing Scentsy Candles as your Home Based Business is a perfect career option offering the flexibility to work around YOUR busy life.
Since Joining Scentsy, some consultants have been able to:
- Say good-bye to their JOB. & Retire their Spouse!
- Stay home to raise their children
- Pay off debt
- Find time for things they truly want to do
- Take a family vacation
- Afford new cars, camp trailers, etc
- Save for college expenses
- Make new friends and network with other good people
- Spend more quality time with family and friends.
- Enjoy life more
- Enjoy earning bonuses and incentives
- Enjoy earning trips ( ex. 2007 was Hawaii, 2008 was Cancun, 2009 was Banff, Canada, 2010 Kona Hawaii, 2011 was Disney World in Florida, & 2012 is Punta Cana )
Scentsy Velata
Another great benefit of being a Scentsy, Inc Consultant are the various opportunities available to all consultant. When you join Scentsy you can also sign up to become a Scentsy Velata Consultant. Velata is the first new brand Scentsy Inc. has unveiled for 2012. As a Scentsy, Inc. Consultant you have the opportunity to sell, and recruit, for any and all of the amazing brands under the Scentsy Group Umbrella.
Velata is a fun and easy family-friendly way to experience chocolate fondue. Velata warmers include an exclusive, food-safe dish in which you can warm the world’s finest quality Belgian chocolate for an easy, enjoyable fondue experience. During the month of April ONLY, you can sign up to be a Scentsy AND Velata consultant for $159! ($99 Scentsy, $60 Velata) After April 30, to join Velata it will be the full price of $99.
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How much money will I earn with Scentsy?
Of course you want to know how you make money with a Scentsy Business. You make a higher percentage of profit off of your own selling efforts (20-30% + additional wholesale bonuses) but, like any Direct Selling business, the real wealth and long term income comes from building a Team, a Downline. Earn a small percentage from each member of your team and build wealth."I'd rather have 1 percent of the efforts of 100 people than 100 percent of my own efforts." ~ quote from Billionaire Oil Baron, J Paul Getty.
Think of this quote in Real Estate terms: (Example)
You are a Realtor and work for a Real Estate Broker. As a Realtor you make a great sales percentage of each property you sell. Your Broker, your boss or owner of that firm, makes a small percentage of your sale. The Broker also makes a small percentage of all of the other Real Estate Agents that work for him/her. The Broker might put together their own deals here and there but really, the bulk of their income comes from their downline of Realtors. This also gives the Broker time flexibility. Since the Broker doesn't need to hustle to get personal sales they have more time to manage their Agents, travel, network to expand their business, etc. The same is true of all businesses really.... there is a Boss/Owner... and the Employees - who makes more?
When a broker goes on Vacation.. their income isn't affected because their Agents are still at work closing deals. When a Realtor/Agent goes on vacation, their income is on hold until they return and sell another property.
The same is true of a Scentsy Consultant. While you can host party after party for yourself and make great commissions. When you have Scentsy Consultants join your team that you train and nurture - your income potential grows exponentially. Recruiting other Scentsy Consultants is the key to long term wealth and stability with your Scentsy Candle Business!
So what type of compensation can I expect from Scentsy?
Here is how the Scentsy Commission Structure works:
So as you can see Scentsy offers a well above industry standard commission plan. Skies the limit for what you can earn when you become a Scentsy Consultant
Interested in Joining our Scentsy Team? https://tricityscents.scentsy.us/join
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Warmer & Scent of the Month April 2012
Each month Scentsy releases a new full-size warmer and scent that are not included in the regular catalog. For that month only, you can purchase these new products at a 10% discount. These products will continue to be available following their release as Warmer of the Month and Scent of the Month, but the discount only applies during the month of their release. April 2012 Scentsy Warmer honors mothers and is the perfect gift for Mother’s Day or anytime.
INTRODUCING APRIL 2012 SCENTSY WARMER AND SCENT OF THE MONTH
Mother’s Day | Cerise | |
Give Mom a gift as elegant and warm as she is. The understated curves and soft mauve finish of Mother’s Day are topped by a luxe medallion of interconnected silver hearts, spangled with sparkling rhinestones. Pair Mother’s Day with Cerise for a sweet gift Mom won’t soon forget. | Walk along a charming Paris side street, wher a slight breeze makes the cherry trees-cerisiers-shower you with pink sugar petals. Cerise is an embrace of cherry blossom, fresh plum, and soft white blooms wamred by golden vanilla. |
Mother’s Day and Cerise will be available for purchase at a 10% discount beginning April 1, 2012
Mother’s Day Full-Size Scentsy Warmer $35 $31.50
Cerise Scentsy Bar $5 $4.50
Cerise Scent Circle $3 $2.70
Cerise Room Spray $8 $7.20
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Fundraisers!!
Scentsy Fundraisers “Make Perfect Scents”
Scentsy… “The Hottest New Thing in Candles” is also the hottest new thing in fundraising. Need a hot, fresh new way to do your fundraisers then Scentsy is for you and your organization. Scentsy fundraisers are great for all kinds of groups and organizations:
The product is shipped for free with the exception of an Online Fundraiser when the customer chooses to pay to have the product delivered directly to their own home. All items are sorted, labeled and individually packed for your customer to pick up at your set time and location. Items are delivered 2-3 weeks from the date the product is entered into the computer.
We would love to help you and your organization with any of your fundraising needs. Our goal is to make sure your fundraiser is stress free, fresh and a 'Scentsational' success! I am here to answer any questions you may have. Please feel free to contact me. mustangapril@hotmail.com
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Scentsy… “The Hottest New Thing in Candles” is also the hottest new thing in fundraising. Need a hot, fresh new way to do your fundraisers then Scentsy is for you and your organization. Scentsy fundraisers are great for all kinds of groups and organizations:
- Schools
- Sports Groups
- Dance Teams
- Gymnastic Team
- Karate Groups
- 4-H Clubs
- Cheerleading Squads
- Church Groups
- Girls Scouts
- Boy Scouts
- Cancer Awareness
- Any Disease Awareness events
- Any organization/group with a need to raise money!
Fundraising is as easy as 1,2,3…
- Online Fundraiser – makes it as easy as possible for the members of your organization to reach out to their family, friends, and neighbors by allowing them to support your organization by purchasing Scentsy product online. They simply click on the link, with your organizations name on it, and shop online. The product that is ordered goes towards your fundraising total. This also allows the product to be delivered directly to your customer’s home.
- Fairs and Special Events – you can set up a table at any craft fair, community days or special event and take orders from participan ts. At the end of your event I will collect the orders from you and get the product o rdered.
- Traditional Door to Door – is one of the most widely used forms of fundraising where you have members of your organization go out into your community and collect orders from family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, etc. At the end of your fundraising drive, usually about two weeks, the orders are collected and submitted for order placement and delivery. Best of all, the ordered products are usually available for delivery in three weeks or less, after you have submitted all orders to me!
What Does My Organization Receive?
Your organization will receive a check in the amount of 25% of the total product sold. For example, your fundraiser generates sales in the amount of $2,000 (very achievable) then your organization would receive a check in the amount of $500.The product is shipped for free with the exception of an Online Fundraiser when the customer chooses to pay to have the product delivered directly to their own home. All items are sorted, labeled and individually packed for your customer to pick up at your set time and location. Items are delivered 2-3 weeks from the date the product is entered into the computer.
We would love to help you and your organization with any of your fundraising needs. Our goal is to make sure your fundraiser is stress free, fresh and a 'Scentsational' success! I am here to answer any questions you may have. Please feel free to contact me. mustangapril@hotmail.com
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
What Do YOU Get When You Host a $500 Party?
Ever wonder what you could get when you have a $500 party? Well here it is! For a $500 party, you get $75 in FREE Scentsy PLUS 3 Half Off products!
So that means, a Perfect Full Size Scentsy that includes Two Warmers and 6 Bars for Free! but that’s not ALL!
You still have 3 half off items! Which means you can get THREE Full Size Scentsy Packages! That’s another 3 Full Size Warmers and 9 Bars!
Want to book your next Scentsy Party with me and have your chance at getting Free and Half Off Scentsy?! Contact me https://aprilnosescents.scentsy.us/Contact and fill out the online form.
Did you know that as a Consultant, the average $500 party brings in $125 base commission!? I say base, because depending on how much you’ve sold in the month (and if you have any recruits), you can get up to $184 from a $500 party! Do you want an extra $400 a month or even more to use on whatever you want? Sign up at https://aprilnosescents.scentsy.us/Join or contact me at 509.869.5315 to ask me for more information!
So that means, a Perfect Full Size Scentsy that includes Two Warmers and 6 Bars for Free! but that’s not ALL!
You still have 3 half off items! Which means you can get THREE Full Size Scentsy Packages! That’s another 3 Full Size Warmers and 9 Bars!
You can get 5 Full Size Warmers and 15 Bars ($207 VALUE) for ONLY $66+tax!!
What would you do with all those Warmers and Bars?? You can also expect to get a half off item when your friend books from your party as well! So you still aren’t done, you are able to get a half off item from every party booked from yours! Want to book your next Scentsy Party with me and have your chance at getting Free and Half Off Scentsy?! Contact me https://aprilnosescents.scentsy.us/Contact and fill out the online form.
Did you know that as a Consultant, the average $500 party brings in $125 base commission!? I say base, because depending on how much you’ve sold in the month (and if you have any recruits), you can get up to $184 from a $500 party! Do you want an extra $400 a month or even more to use on whatever you want? Sign up at https://aprilnosescents.scentsy.us/Join or contact me at 509.869.5315 to ask me for more information!
Friday, March 2, 2012
IT'S HERE!
It's here! The new Spring/Summer catalog! There are so many new scents and warmers AND new BABY buddies!
Scentsy has now also launched their new LAYERS line!
Scentsy has now also launched their new LAYERS line!
I have a MARCH special going on! Leave me a comment with your contact information so I can fill you in!
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Only 3 days left!
IT'S YOUR LAST 3 DAYS TO:
Get 20 of your favorite scents!
Order Here!
Get 20+ of your favorite warmers!
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Get bricks!
Get 10% off of ALL OF THE ABOVE!
ALSO the last 3 days to join scentsy and get a DOUBLE STARTER KIT at no extra cost!
Get 20 of your favorite scents!
Order Here!
Get 20+ of your favorite warmers!
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Get bricks!
Get 10% off of ALL OF THE ABOVE!
ALSO the last 3 days to join scentsy and get a DOUBLE STARTER KIT at no extra cost!
Saturday, February 25, 2012
February Scent of the Month
February Scent of the Month is 10% off! Only 4 more days to get this deal.
Escape with Pixie! Really, who doesn’t want to feel like this? A little teakwood, vanilla oak, mandarin, and pink pepper!! What scent helps you escape?
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Escape with Pixie! Really, who doesn’t want to feel like this? A little teakwood, vanilla oak, mandarin, and pink pepper!! What scent helps you escape?
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Thursday, February 23, 2012
Scentsy's New Cause!
Beginning March 1, Scentsy will have a new cause to donate to. This will be the American Heart Association! Recently, I found out that a classmate of mine had a heart attack at age 35.....35! WAY to young. Fortunately, he is doing very well 3 years later thanks to our local hospital. Let's honor those who have survived heart attacks and strokes and those who have passed on because of them. Mark your calenders for March 1 and order this warmer. 100% of the net proceeds will go the American Heart Association.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Sincerely Scent-New Product!
On March 1, Scentsy will launch an innovative product line extension: an online greeting card store featuring over 150 original, customizable, SCENTED greeting cards. You will be able to order cards online and have them delivered to the recipient's addresses without buying stamps or going to the post office!You can personalize cards with a customized message, your favorite photo, a digital signature, AND a scent sample from the Scentsy Favorites collection. That’s right–each card will be mailed with a sample infused with Scentsy fragrance, allowing the recipient to experience Scentsy as soon as they open the envelope.
There are cards for every occasion,
* Birthday
* Get Well Soon
* Thank You
* Congratulations
* Anniversary
* Thinking of You
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Layers by Scentsy
On March 1, we will launch our second product line extension for Spring/Summer 2012: Layers by Scentsy–personal AND laundry care products infused with your favorite Scentsy fragrances and custom-designed for Scentsy. We worked with the best suppliers in the industry to bring you personal care products you will LOVE.
There are nine Layers by Scentsy products–eight new ones, plus Scentsy Solid Perfume.
New personal care products include: Shower Gel, Shower Cream, Body Lotion, Body Butter, Hand Cream, and Body Spray.
In addition to world-class personal care products, two new laundry care products allow you to extend your Scentsy experience to your clothes. Washer Whiffs is a perfume for your laundry. Simply add it to the wash cycle with your detergent to scent your clothes. Then, toss your laundry into the dryer and add a Dryer Disk. The Dryer Disk is made of plastic infused with fragrance that has anti-static properties. It will scent up to 15 loads of laundry.
There are nine Layers by Scentsy products–eight new ones, plus Scentsy Solid Perfume.
New personal care products include: Shower Gel, Shower Cream, Body Lotion, Body Butter, Hand Cream, and Body Spray.
In addition to world-class personal care products, two new laundry care products allow you to extend your Scentsy experience to your clothes. Washer Whiffs is a perfume for your laundry. Simply add it to the wash cycle with your detergent to scent your clothes. Then, toss your laundry into the dryer and add a Dryer Disk. The Dryer Disk is made of plastic infused with fragrance that has anti-static properties. It will scent up to 15 loads of laundry.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Scentsy is 10% off!
Perfect Gift Ideas
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We understand how difficult it can be to discover the perfect gifts for the ones you love. Luckily, with Scentsy you can’t go wrong! Every month there is something new to top with a bow, from fresh fragrances to lovely warmers. Here's something to keep in mind as you shop this month:
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Sunday, February 19, 2012
Let's Educate Ourselves
On Facebook, there have been MANY people reposting things basically telling people that they shouldn't be mourning for Whitney Houston because our military should be the ones that people are mourning. It is a comparison between the two and a "shame on you" post for people who ARE sad about Whitney's passing. Here's what I have to say....EDUCATE YOURSELF.
This country is NOT a dictatorship yet people are TELLING others they should be ashamed of themselves for basically mourning or feeling sad about anyone BUT the military. What kind of thinking is that?! Do you mean to tell me that if one of my family members die, I shouldn't be stating it on facebook or anywhere else, nor expressing my sadness and mourning because I need to only be mourning and feeling sad IF the person is in the military? When I have stated this to a few of my "friends" on Facebook, there has been NO educated response back. Quite funny in my opinion.
People can mourn WHO they want to, HOW they want to, for however LONG they want to. It is not up to YOU, ME, THE GOVERNMENT, FACEBOOK, ANYONE to tell you who or how to mourn. Frankly, this whole thing has pissed me off way beyond what I thought it would. To be honest, I have even considered defriending these people that are posting such things because of this.
However, let's give my friends the benefit of the doubt. Let's say what they are really meaning to say is "the media needs to start covering deaths of our military as much as they covering the death of a celebrity". If that's what they are really meaning to say, then why post it on facebook? Are the news stations really reading your status updates? No, they aren't. So, here's an idea, if this is what you mean then STOP posting it on everyone's wall and instead, email the news stations, newspapers and other media and let them know how you feel, otherwise, this is just a jab to myself, others and the dead people's FAMILY telling them they have NO RIGHT to mourn someone unless they are military which is a bunch of crap.
So, there are my thoughts on this Whitney Houston vs. the Military (which is pretty stupid to be comparing anyway) By the way, NO ONE is more important than anyone else on this earth. We are ALL important so let's treat everyone that way.
This country is NOT a dictatorship yet people are TELLING others they should be ashamed of themselves for basically mourning or feeling sad about anyone BUT the military. What kind of thinking is that?! Do you mean to tell me that if one of my family members die, I shouldn't be stating it on facebook or anywhere else, nor expressing my sadness and mourning because I need to only be mourning and feeling sad IF the person is in the military? When I have stated this to a few of my "friends" on Facebook, there has been NO educated response back. Quite funny in my opinion.
People can mourn WHO they want to, HOW they want to, for however LONG they want to. It is not up to YOU, ME, THE GOVERNMENT, FACEBOOK, ANYONE to tell you who or how to mourn. Frankly, this whole thing has pissed me off way beyond what I thought it would. To be honest, I have even considered defriending these people that are posting such things because of this.
However, let's give my friends the benefit of the doubt. Let's say what they are really meaning to say is "the media needs to start covering deaths of our military as much as they covering the death of a celebrity". If that's what they are really meaning to say, then why post it on facebook? Are the news stations really reading your status updates? No, they aren't. So, here's an idea, if this is what you mean then STOP posting it on everyone's wall and instead, email the news stations, newspapers and other media and let them know how you feel, otherwise, this is just a jab to myself, others and the dead people's FAMILY telling them they have NO RIGHT to mourn someone unless they are military which is a bunch of crap.
So, there are my thoughts on this Whitney Houston vs. the Military (which is pretty stupid to be comparing anyway) By the way, NO ONE is more important than anyone else on this earth. We are ALL important so let's treat everyone that way.
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Another Weekend Gone
Well, another weekend has come and gone. My daughter is now sounding out words and already knows a few simple sight words. She is using her finger to track words while she "reads". She says she likes math and did "homework" on Friday night for 1 1/2 hours in her Preschool workbook. While signing Valentine's cards, she said, "Mommy look, I can make an 'm'." and she did. I then had her write the word "mom" since she knows how to write 'o'. My daughter amazes me.
Before 5pm on Sunday, my weekend filled up fast. Friday night I am going to a comedy club with a friend and then my friend from Spokane is coming to visit for the day on Saturday. I am SO excited!! I am hoping to make it up there over Spring Break. She said we can stay at her house so I just have to budget for gas and food. I would like to take my daughter to Riverfront Park and also to see the wolves in Idaho. Money for that shouldn't be TOO much....
This summer we are going to go to the Millwood car show and then over to Seattle where she can meet her cousin, Aunts and Uncle. I also want to take her to the aquarium.
As I'm watching the Grammy's, Rhianna is on. I look at her and am just amazed. For one, she is a great entertainer but also she is another one of us who survived abuse. Unfortunately, I heard rumors that she is in contact with her ex who beat the crap out of her and this communication happened shortly after the incident happened. That part sickens me. Before she performed, her ex performed and I about puked. He is a woman beater and doesn't deserve recognition. Reformed? Highly doubtful since from day ONE after the incident his outlook on things was not right. Counseling with a"family friend" and then 2 weeks later saying he's "fine" is not right. I pity the next woman that falls for that piece of crap.
I weighed in and measured at Curves a few weeks ago. Disgusted. I have been faithfully working out on a set schedule and what happens after a month? I GAINED weight and lost 0 inches. this is why I quit exercise because this happens EVERY time. I don't get it. I'm sure people reading this will think "well, it's because you ate like crap" um...no. Yes, I went to Seattle and splurged on cheesecake a few times but you don't gain 10lbs from just that. A few weeks I was tracking my food online through Weight Watchers and that week, I gained weight. I even stayed within my points. What changed? Exercise. I'm wondering if what Curves has set up is doing more harm than good. I will stay with them one more month and if nothing happens I'm going to get out of my contract with them based on the fact that I'm doing nothing but gaining weight.
Valentine's day is coming up and it's crap. This is not based on the fact that I am still single after 1 1/2 years though that has sucked big time. = ( Even when I have had a boyfriend at this time it hasn't been anything special. My ex Mike bought me chocolates (when I really didn't want them because I knew I would eat all of them and gain weight) and took me to dinner. Dinner WAS nice but my bitch of an exroommate actually set me up to tell me he was buying me flowers. When I waited all night for them and didn't get any I was devastated. Bitch.
As far as Scentsy goes, this month is 10% off month and I am so tempted to buy everything I can lol No more winter scents and I keep thinking I need more warmers! No, I don't. I have enough. ha ha
Before 5pm on Sunday, my weekend filled up fast. Friday night I am going to a comedy club with a friend and then my friend from Spokane is coming to visit for the day on Saturday. I am SO excited!! I am hoping to make it up there over Spring Break. She said we can stay at her house so I just have to budget for gas and food. I would like to take my daughter to Riverfront Park and also to see the wolves in Idaho. Money for that shouldn't be TOO much....
This summer we are going to go to the Millwood car show and then over to Seattle where she can meet her cousin, Aunts and Uncle. I also want to take her to the aquarium.
As I'm watching the Grammy's, Rhianna is on. I look at her and am just amazed. For one, she is a great entertainer but also she is another one of us who survived abuse. Unfortunately, I heard rumors that she is in contact with her ex who beat the crap out of her and this communication happened shortly after the incident happened. That part sickens me. Before she performed, her ex performed and I about puked. He is a woman beater and doesn't deserve recognition. Reformed? Highly doubtful since from day ONE after the incident his outlook on things was not right. Counseling with a"family friend" and then 2 weeks later saying he's "fine" is not right. I pity the next woman that falls for that piece of crap.
I weighed in and measured at Curves a few weeks ago. Disgusted. I have been faithfully working out on a set schedule and what happens after a month? I GAINED weight and lost 0 inches. this is why I quit exercise because this happens EVERY time. I don't get it. I'm sure people reading this will think "well, it's because you ate like crap" um...no. Yes, I went to Seattle and splurged on cheesecake a few times but you don't gain 10lbs from just that. A few weeks I was tracking my food online through Weight Watchers and that week, I gained weight. I even stayed within my points. What changed? Exercise. I'm wondering if what Curves has set up is doing more harm than good. I will stay with them one more month and if nothing happens I'm going to get out of my contract with them based on the fact that I'm doing nothing but gaining weight.
Valentine's day is coming up and it's crap. This is not based on the fact that I am still single after 1 1/2 years though that has sucked big time. = ( Even when I have had a boyfriend at this time it hasn't been anything special. My ex Mike bought me chocolates (when I really didn't want them because I knew I would eat all of them and gain weight) and took me to dinner. Dinner WAS nice but my bitch of an exroommate actually set me up to tell me he was buying me flowers. When I waited all night for them and didn't get any I was devastated. Bitch.
As far as Scentsy goes, this month is 10% off month and I am so tempted to buy everything I can lol No more winter scents and I keep thinking I need more warmers! No, I don't. I have enough. ha ha
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Weeks.....
Why are weeks so hectic? As the weekend wraps up, I think....oh yea..I only have Curves on M,W, and F. Nothing on T/Th. Then Monday comes along and within 12 hours the rest of my week is BOOKED! Sometimes I wonder why I am involved with so many things. It's making my head spin a bit right now!
1. I am a full-time mom: Sydney is in the midst of potty training AND she is working SO hard to get ready for Kindergarten. She is only 3 and wants to go to school soooo bad.
2. My first year in a new district as a teacher. I am so thankful that we have tons of resources to complete academic work and sometimes I run out of time! But, I have been invited to so many things! lol I am working on a curriculum committee, went to the National Title I conference in Seattle, and now will be involved with PBIS which is a Behavior Intervention Program and will be attending a conference in Portland! Not to mention other trainings such as GLAD and Science training.
3. I volunteered to be on our high school reunion committee. Now....I am the chairman for advertising/businesses. yikes! lol
4. I made a committment to work out.
5. Scentsy consultant
Kinda glad I don't have too many friends around here yet because I don't hardly have time for much else. I went out to have a beer and chat with an old high school classmate and then I will be going out to dinner with a friend this week. This friend WAS a victim of abuse and I am so proud of her for getting out of it. Then I have a friend who became a victim recently. Which leads me to saying.......
I am SO tired of hearing about friends being victims of domestic violence!!! I am about to go postal and not practice what I preach on this jerks that are doing this to my friends and people I care about!!!!! grrrrr
Well, off to clean my house up a bit, get my daughter ready for a bubble bath and get things ready for tomorrow.
Lesson Learned: STOP volunteering for so many things or......make myself a calender and start scheduling things in INCLUDING cleaning, laundry and....thinking.
1. I am a full-time mom: Sydney is in the midst of potty training AND she is working SO hard to get ready for Kindergarten. She is only 3 and wants to go to school soooo bad.
2. My first year in a new district as a teacher. I am so thankful that we have tons of resources to complete academic work and sometimes I run out of time! But, I have been invited to so many things! lol I am working on a curriculum committee, went to the National Title I conference in Seattle, and now will be involved with PBIS which is a Behavior Intervention Program and will be attending a conference in Portland! Not to mention other trainings such as GLAD and Science training.
3. I volunteered to be on our high school reunion committee. Now....I am the chairman for advertising/businesses. yikes! lol
4. I made a committment to work out.
5. Scentsy consultant
Kinda glad I don't have too many friends around here yet because I don't hardly have time for much else. I went out to have a beer and chat with an old high school classmate and then I will be going out to dinner with a friend this week. This friend WAS a victim of abuse and I am so proud of her for getting out of it. Then I have a friend who became a victim recently. Which leads me to saying.......
I am SO tired of hearing about friends being victims of domestic violence!!! I am about to go postal and not practice what I preach on this jerks that are doing this to my friends and people I care about!!!!! grrrrr
Well, off to clean my house up a bit, get my daughter ready for a bubble bath and get things ready for tomorrow.
Lesson Learned: STOP volunteering for so many things or......make myself a calender and start scheduling things in INCLUDING cleaning, laundry and....thinking.
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Trainings!
woo hoo! Had Science Kit Training yesterday and today. I am so thankful that I am finally working in a district (and school) that has a SCIENCE curriculum. This spring we will be learning about organisms and will be getting pill bugs, millipedes or beetles, guppies, snails and some grasses. From there we will be building terrariums and aquariums. Should be pretty fun....having a ZOO in my classroom lol
So, for the training we did a LOT of prepping of ideas and projects we could do to compliment our Science kit. There were a lot of things to do that's for sure. Now, just comes the time to do all of them (which I know won't happen but, I can dream heh)
I will be getting 12 clock hours for this plus when I go to follow up training I will be receiving a rather big stipend (yea!!!) Have I mentioned how I love this district??? Some people complain about everything and anything and sometimes I hear teachers complain about their 27 students but um....come talk to ME about that and I'll set you in your place in that your mouth should be CLOSED until you have 37 on your roster like I did last year!
I have been asked to attend another training in Portland at the end of the month. Have I mentioned how it feels so nice that I'm not in the red in the middle or end of paydays? I can't wait to go SHOPPING in Portland.
And call me crazy but I love to do taxes. I did all my taxes including business stuff and I will be getting a good amount back. What will I do with it? Not sure yet but I know some will be tucked away so Sydney and I can go to Seattle and Spokane this summer to visit friends and relatives plus be able to do some fun stuff while we are there. I'm already tentavely planning....spokane end of July and Seattle in June...I'm hoping. My 20 yr reunion is in August.....sigh........
One thing that IS hard about being a single parent 24/7/365 is the whole child support issue. My daughter's "father" (I say that term loosely as he is not involved in her life whatsoever) is now out of the military apparently. Was told she would not be on tricare any longer as of 2/1/12 so I assumed that that is when my support would stop. This would create somewhat of a hardship on me but....I prepared just in case. I stalked my account for several days but then saw on Friday that Child Support Enforcement was able to collect it from him! yesssss! Not sure about March 1 but for now, it's good. As a single parent you learn to count on this. Daycare is expensive, children grow rapidly, they do like to eat and it's nice to have heat in the house and gas in the car...just sayin..... Some people chose to argue with those receiving child support stating how it's just "too much money" but my argument back will be best served in a future blog ; )
So, for the training we did a LOT of prepping of ideas and projects we could do to compliment our Science kit. There were a lot of things to do that's for sure. Now, just comes the time to do all of them (which I know won't happen but, I can dream heh)
I will be getting 12 clock hours for this plus when I go to follow up training I will be receiving a rather big stipend (yea!!!) Have I mentioned how I love this district??? Some people complain about everything and anything and sometimes I hear teachers complain about their 27 students but um....come talk to ME about that and I'll set you in your place in that your mouth should be CLOSED until you have 37 on your roster like I did last year!
I have been asked to attend another training in Portland at the end of the month. Have I mentioned how it feels so nice that I'm not in the red in the middle or end of paydays? I can't wait to go SHOPPING in Portland.
And call me crazy but I love to do taxes. I did all my taxes including business stuff and I will be getting a good amount back. What will I do with it? Not sure yet but I know some will be tucked away so Sydney and I can go to Seattle and Spokane this summer to visit friends and relatives plus be able to do some fun stuff while we are there. I'm already tentavely planning....spokane end of July and Seattle in June...I'm hoping. My 20 yr reunion is in August.....sigh........
One thing that IS hard about being a single parent 24/7/365 is the whole child support issue. My daughter's "father" (I say that term loosely as he is not involved in her life whatsoever) is now out of the military apparently. Was told she would not be on tricare any longer as of 2/1/12 so I assumed that that is when my support would stop. This would create somewhat of a hardship on me but....I prepared just in case. I stalked my account for several days but then saw on Friday that Child Support Enforcement was able to collect it from him! yesssss! Not sure about March 1 but for now, it's good. As a single parent you learn to count on this. Daycare is expensive, children grow rapidly, they do like to eat and it's nice to have heat in the house and gas in the car...just sayin..... Some people chose to argue with those receiving child support stating how it's just "too much money" but my argument back will be best served in a future blog ; )
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Birthday Weekend
Well, I'm back selling my Scentsy (took a break for a bit--too much going on in my life). There are SO MANY things going on with this company that it is just too good for just words! 1) Bring Back My Bar scents are only going to be around through Tuesday! Order here: https://aprilnosescents.scentsy.us/Buy/Collection/846 2) February is 10% off month to make room for the new Spring/Summer collection. So, stock up on your favorite scents now!!! The following will be gone:
Autumn Stroll
Autumn Sunset
Black Ruby
Central Park Pralines
Christmas Cottage
Cinnamon Bear
Cinnamon Vanilla
Clove & Cinnamon
Coco Clementine
Comfort & Joy
Cozy Fireside
Embers
Eskimo Kiss
Festival of Trees
Flutter
Honey Pear Cider
Pima Cotton
Pumpkin Marshmallow
Pumpkin Roll
Sentimental Cider
Shades of Green
Silver Bells
Snowberry
Spice Bazaar
Whiteout
3) Scentsy will no longer be making "bricks". Bricks are about 5-6 Scentsy bars so, if you REALLY like a scent, stock up on those bricks!!
4) Launching soon is Layers by Scentsy. This will be hand lotions, body washes AND scents for your LAUNDRY!!!
5) A new company will be branching out as of May 1 so keep your eyes open and
6) a final company will be launching this august.
This is a GREAT time to be involved with Scentsy in any way whether it's as a customer OR a consultant! If you are interested in joining please look here: https://aprilnosescents.scentsy.us/Join or you can contact me: https://aprilnosescents.scentsy.us/contact
Went to a frozen yogurt shop for a pre-birthday chow down heh. The one thing I've found out with having a 3yr old is that I can hardly focus on myself when it comes to eating. At the yogurt shop, I'm trying to satisfy my daughter's wants while also my own but everytime I reach for something she's grabbing something she shouldn't be. It sounds pretty simple but when you are in this situation it can drive you CRAZY!
On the other hand, my daughter and I ran down what she knew as far as sounds go. She knows 21 out of 26 sounds!! The ones she is unsure of are o, u, w, x, and y. She also played a computer game tonight in which she chooses the correct beginning letter of words. Yea, she scored 100% multiple times on that!
Tomorrow is my birthday = ( blech. I'm getting too old but my family and I are going to Applebee's to celebrate! I LOOOOOVE Applebee's. Leaving my "calling card" there too!
Autumn Stroll
Autumn Sunset
Black Ruby
Central Park Pralines
Christmas Cottage
Cinnamon Bear
Cinnamon Vanilla
Clove & Cinnamon
Coco Clementine
Comfort & Joy
Cozy Fireside
Embers
Eskimo Kiss
Festival of Trees
Flutter
Honey Pear Cider
Pima Cotton
Pumpkin Marshmallow
Pumpkin Roll
Sentimental Cider
Shades of Green
Silver Bells
Snowberry
Spice Bazaar
Whiteout
3) Scentsy will no longer be making "bricks". Bricks are about 5-6 Scentsy bars so, if you REALLY like a scent, stock up on those bricks!!
4) Launching soon is Layers by Scentsy. This will be hand lotions, body washes AND scents for your LAUNDRY!!!
5) A new company will be branching out as of May 1 so keep your eyes open and
6) a final company will be launching this august.
This is a GREAT time to be involved with Scentsy in any way whether it's as a customer OR a consultant! If you are interested in joining please look here: https://aprilnosescents.scentsy.us/Join or you can contact me: https://aprilnosescents.scentsy.us/contact
Went to a frozen yogurt shop for a pre-birthday chow down heh. The one thing I've found out with having a 3yr old is that I can hardly focus on myself when it comes to eating. At the yogurt shop, I'm trying to satisfy my daughter's wants while also my own but everytime I reach for something she's grabbing something she shouldn't be. It sounds pretty simple but when you are in this situation it can drive you CRAZY!
On the other hand, my daughter and I ran down what she knew as far as sounds go. She knows 21 out of 26 sounds!! The ones she is unsure of are o, u, w, x, and y. She also played a computer game tonight in which she chooses the correct beginning letter of words. Yea, she scored 100% multiple times on that!
Tomorrow is my birthday = ( blech. I'm getting too old but my family and I are going to Applebee's to celebrate! I LOOOOOVE Applebee's. Leaving my "calling card" there too!
Monday, January 23, 2012
Day 3 of Conference
Monday, day 3 of conferences.
Woke up early...yea it sucks not being able to sleep in but oh well. Had some excellent sessions today. Keynote Speaker was kind of depressing but...he was kind of hot lol I like them dark and handsome...wasn't sure how tall he was but the dark Muslim/Mexican look was apparently what I yearn for? lol
Getting clock hours for our time here! Yea! Because I moved from one state to another I now have to get 150 clock hours in 2 years. I am now down to about 103 after this conference yessss lol I want my Teaching Certificate back in this state (mine expired July 2011)
Tomorrow is the screening Waiting For Superman. Should be interesting. I haven't seen the movie before but I know it can create a lot of..well...let's say "passion" in people? lol There is going to be a "lively" discussion afterward but we are going to leave early and go to.................THE AQUARIUM woo hoo. yes my collegue and I are nerds. Hell, we are teachers. That's how it goes. Oh well!
Took one last trip to the Cheesecake Factory. This time, my bill was $10 less than before. woo hoo ha ha I called my daughter to say goodnight and told her I got her present today. She sounded so excited. I got her a bear with a raincoat and hat that says "Seattle" on it. It was perfect.
Hopefully the pass will be clear for us tomorrow as well as throughout the rest of the trip. Can't wait to get back home to my beautiful daughter!!!
Woke up early...yea it sucks not being able to sleep in but oh well. Had some excellent sessions today. Keynote Speaker was kind of depressing but...he was kind of hot lol I like them dark and handsome...wasn't sure how tall he was but the dark Muslim/Mexican look was apparently what I yearn for? lol
Getting clock hours for our time here! Yea! Because I moved from one state to another I now have to get 150 clock hours in 2 years. I am now down to about 103 after this conference yessss lol I want my Teaching Certificate back in this state (mine expired July 2011)
Tomorrow is the screening Waiting For Superman. Should be interesting. I haven't seen the movie before but I know it can create a lot of..well...let's say "passion" in people? lol There is going to be a "lively" discussion afterward but we are going to leave early and go to.................THE AQUARIUM woo hoo. yes my collegue and I are nerds. Hell, we are teachers. That's how it goes. Oh well!
Took one last trip to the Cheesecake Factory. This time, my bill was $10 less than before. woo hoo ha ha I called my daughter to say goodnight and told her I got her present today. She sounded so excited. I got her a bear with a raincoat and hat that says "Seattle" on it. It was perfect.
Hopefully the pass will be clear for us tomorrow as well as throughout the rest of the trip. Can't wait to get back home to my beautiful daughter!!!
Day 2 of Conference
Woke up early again. Didn't have a keynote speaker this morning but I had a session to go to. The coolest thing about heading over to the convention center was that we walked underground, inside all the way there! Didn't have to worry about traffic or weird people downtown. There were shops and cafe places inside as well.
Had some great classes again. Learned more. Visited even more vendors but this time I had so much free stuff that my arm felt like it was going to fall off! Either that or I may have to see a chiropractor again LOL
Tonight my Aunt and Cousin picked me up at the hotel and we went to dinner with my Uncle and my "new" Aunt. I've been so out of the loop with this side of the family that my Uncle I know has been married now for many years but I have never met her until now.
We went to a Chinese place on the waterfront. It was quiet there but the food was soooo good. My Uncle's wife seems really nice. She is a trustee for University of Oregon and has her own business. When I mentioned that my brother was thinking of starting his own business in the future, both their ears perked up. They are enterpreneuers (sp?) that's for sure lol
Got back a little late. My co-worker came over to stay in my hotel room as her Grandma has been without power for days. Her Grandma was staying in my co-workers room with her mom. It was nice to have a little company.
Called my daughter today and she asked "Where are you at now Mommy?" I told her "Seattle" "Oh" she says. I told her I would be coming home in a few days. She wanted me to come home now = ( I'm glad I have been quite busy so as not to miss her too much but then again, my practical side is telling me there is nothing I can do about it. I'm here, she's there. You can cry and mope over it and be miserable or do what you need to do, enjoy your time by yourself and move on.
I got to see the Space Needle up close tonight. Got a picture. Wished I would have been able to go up it. Maybe the next time I get over here. I told my Aunts, Uncle, and Cousin that I will be bringing Sydney with me next time so we can go to the Aquarium and such. Let's hope that my financial situation continues as well or better than it has been = D
Had some great classes again. Learned more. Visited even more vendors but this time I had so much free stuff that my arm felt like it was going to fall off! Either that or I may have to see a chiropractor again LOL
Tonight my Aunt and Cousin picked me up at the hotel and we went to dinner with my Uncle and my "new" Aunt. I've been so out of the loop with this side of the family that my Uncle I know has been married now for many years but I have never met her until now.
We went to a Chinese place on the waterfront. It was quiet there but the food was soooo good. My Uncle's wife seems really nice. She is a trustee for University of Oregon and has her own business. When I mentioned that my brother was thinking of starting his own business in the future, both their ears perked up. They are enterpreneuers (sp?) that's for sure lol
Got back a little late. My co-worker came over to stay in my hotel room as her Grandma has been without power for days. Her Grandma was staying in my co-workers room with her mom. It was nice to have a little company.
Called my daughter today and she asked "Where are you at now Mommy?" I told her "Seattle" "Oh" she says. I told her I would be coming home in a few days. She wanted me to come home now = ( I'm glad I have been quite busy so as not to miss her too much but then again, my practical side is telling me there is nothing I can do about it. I'm here, she's there. You can cry and mope over it and be miserable or do what you need to do, enjoy your time by yourself and move on.
I got to see the Space Needle up close tonight. Got a picture. Wished I would have been able to go up it. Maybe the next time I get over here. I told my Aunts, Uncle, and Cousin that I will be bringing Sydney with me next time so we can go to the Aquarium and such. Let's hope that my financial situation continues as well or better than it has been = D
Day 1 of Conference
Up bright and early Saturday morning! First day of Title I conference. It was strange to go to bed without saying goodnight to my daughter or tucking her in or reading a story to her. It was nice, however, to be getting ready in the morning without interruption! I called my daughter last night and spoke with her for a short time. She told me she missed me. I about cried.
The parade of schools was amazing! We had a great keynote speaker, too! Went off to my first session then the next then the next, etc. Learned a lot. I LOVED visiting the vendors too. There were about 1000 of them alllll wanting to speak with us and giving us free stuff. My hands were FULL today.
The most amusing part was getting our conference bag full of goodies including our name tag. Inside was....an umbrella! Coincidence? NOPE It rains here.
We went to The Cheesecake Factory. I had never been and was the first time I had EVER spent $50 on dinner that didn't include drinks! wowza but...excellent service and great food. Besides, it wasn't my money I was spending lol
Called my daughter that night and said goodnight to her. Sounded like her and my mom have been having fun.
The parade of schools was amazing! We had a great keynote speaker, too! Went off to my first session then the next then the next, etc. Learned a lot. I LOVED visiting the vendors too. There were about 1000 of them alllll wanting to speak with us and giving us free stuff. My hands were FULL today.
The most amusing part was getting our conference bag full of goodies including our name tag. Inside was....an umbrella! Coincidence? NOPE It rains here.
We went to The Cheesecake Factory. I had never been and was the first time I had EVER spent $50 on dinner that didn't include drinks! wowza but...excellent service and great food. Besides, it wasn't my money I was spending lol
Called my daughter that night and said goodnight to her. Sounded like her and my mom have been having fun.
Off I Go!
Side note: Doing some catch up from over the weekend. Meant to do my blog while I was out of town but forgot.
Friday, Jan. 20. Left for Seattle at 1:30pm today. Title 1 conference for 4 days and I will be leaving my 3 yr old with my mom. My daughter and I have not been away from each other for longer than 18 hours so this will be quite the feat.
Have to go over Snoqualmie Pass. I laugh because when I was living in Yuma, AZ I was traveling to San Diego and everyone told me "the mountains will suck up your gas. They are steep." Yea....um.....if those were mountains then Snoqualmie Pass doesn't get snow LOL
Travel was decent. Roads were bare and wet. Got to the pass before dark and everything was fine....until.....the summit. This is where it began snowing harder and the roads were covered with more and more snow. Fortunately, a few snow-plows were ahead of us. We went 20 mph but, were safe. But then.....all of a sudden...the snow-plows exited off to the ski area and it was dark and we could hardly see what with all the snowflakes! eek!!! We made it though! Teeth were clenched and hands were sore that's for sure!
Checked into the Hilton. It is very nice. Saturday is first day of conference!
Friday, Jan. 20. Left for Seattle at 1:30pm today. Title 1 conference for 4 days and I will be leaving my 3 yr old with my mom. My daughter and I have not been away from each other for longer than 18 hours so this will be quite the feat.
Have to go over Snoqualmie Pass. I laugh because when I was living in Yuma, AZ I was traveling to San Diego and everyone told me "the mountains will suck up your gas. They are steep." Yea....um.....if those were mountains then Snoqualmie Pass doesn't get snow LOL
Travel was decent. Roads were bare and wet. Got to the pass before dark and everything was fine....until.....the summit. This is where it began snowing harder and the roads were covered with more and more snow. Fortunately, a few snow-plows were ahead of us. We went 20 mph but, were safe. But then.....all of a sudden...the snow-plows exited off to the ski area and it was dark and we could hardly see what with all the snowflakes! eek!!! We made it though! Teeth were clenched and hands were sore that's for sure!
Checked into the Hilton. It is very nice. Saturday is first day of conference!
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Turkey Taco Tuesday
Wind. Wind sucks when you are a teacher. Laugh if you must but wind makes every child's behavior go crazy. Even my well-behaved students were off their rocker today. I was off my rocker today lol
We are due to have a snow storm come in today. First, local weatherman said last night so I had my alarm go off extra early. No snow. Never listen to a local weatherman. Instead, I rely on weather.com. This morning, snow was expected at 3pm and 4-8 inches. Checked again at 3 since I didn't see any snow and not expected until midnight, 3-6 inches. Looked again after dinner tonight and not until 1am, 3-6 inches. OK really...make up your minds. I'm crossing my fingers for a 2 hour school delay = D
I DO care about my pretty much one shot at a vacation by myself. I have never been without my daughter for longer than 24 hours. I know I will miss her like crazy but at the same time I'm curious to see if I'm truly missing out on anything by being a parent 24/7. Has that worn off by now or do I still crave something I'm missing?
Thoughts wander through my head about "what ifs". What if....I had decided to have an abortion? What if......I gave her up for adoption? What if....I had her then gave her up for adoption later? What if.....I became irresponsible and gave her up? The last thought I can't get through the 5th word before a shudder goes down my back. I could NEVER do that. But, what if.....what if things weren't like this? I wonder though I'll never know the answers. I don't want to be in a situation where I know the answers.
So happy that I am not living paycheck to paycheck. Yesterday I went SHOPPING. Shopping where I didn't have to worry about a spending limit. It was nice. I got things that I have needed for at least a year. I'm also on a math curriculum committee which I get paid curriculum rate for this work I am to be doing. It will be a minimum of 10 hours. Curriculum rate in Arizona was a measly $22 ....lol laughable now. Curriculum rate here is $36 an hour! Yep, I got it made as a teacher up here.
Lesson learned: DO NOT EVER TEACH IN ARIZONA
We are due to have a snow storm come in today. First, local weatherman said last night so I had my alarm go off extra early. No snow. Never listen to a local weatherman. Instead, I rely on weather.com. This morning, snow was expected at 3pm and 4-8 inches. Checked again at 3 since I didn't see any snow and not expected until midnight, 3-6 inches. Looked again after dinner tonight and not until 1am, 3-6 inches. OK really...make up your minds. I'm crossing my fingers for a 2 hour school delay = D
I DO care about my pretty much one shot at a vacation by myself. I have never been without my daughter for longer than 24 hours. I know I will miss her like crazy but at the same time I'm curious to see if I'm truly missing out on anything by being a parent 24/7. Has that worn off by now or do I still crave something I'm missing?
Thoughts wander through my head about "what ifs". What if....I had decided to have an abortion? What if......I gave her up for adoption? What if....I had her then gave her up for adoption later? What if.....I became irresponsible and gave her up? The last thought I can't get through the 5th word before a shudder goes down my back. I could NEVER do that. But, what if.....what if things weren't like this? I wonder though I'll never know the answers. I don't want to be in a situation where I know the answers.
So happy that I am not living paycheck to paycheck. Yesterday I went SHOPPING. Shopping where I didn't have to worry about a spending limit. It was nice. I got things that I have needed for at least a year. I'm also on a math curriculum committee which I get paid curriculum rate for this work I am to be doing. It will be a minimum of 10 hours. Curriculum rate in Arizona was a measly $22 ....lol laughable now. Curriculum rate here is $36 an hour! Yep, I got it made as a teacher up here.
Lesson learned: DO NOT EVER TEACH IN ARIZONA
Monday, January 16, 2012
Day Off
Today is Martin Luther King Jr. day....no work. My daughter is in Preschool most of the day today. I think she needs to learn more about this holiday. Friday evening as we had our weekly "sleepover" she was looking through a dog book and was pointing to creme colored dogs saying "he can go on the bus" and then dogs that were other colors and patterns saying "he can't go on the bus" lol Her grandpa asked her last night if Duke, his dog, could go on the bus and she said no. We asked about our other animals in the family to which she all said they couldn't go on the bus. I asked if I could and she said no. I asked if Grammy and Grandpa could and she said no. Apparently, no one can go on the bus lol Talked with her teachers today and I think she was saying no to all of us because we had dark hair. Oh the mouths and thoughts of a 3 yr old. Very entertaining.
I joined Curves a few months ago and I am addicted. So easy, so painless and so fun and quick. I now burn an average of 600 calories a workout. Today, I burned 1300 because I forgot there was Zumba and instead of 30 second rotations, it was a minute. I went out twice so that was like going around the circuit 3 times on a normal time. Oh well. I won't be able to attend on Friday since I will be leaving for Seattle for 4 days for a National Title I conference.
It was so nice today to be able to go out and shop for things I have needed for years. Dress boots, picture frames, baker's rack, towels for the bathroom..... so nice to not have to worry about living paycheck to paycheck. So far, so good with life however, I'm hesitant thinking something "bad" is going to happen = ( because, that's what usually happens! Things are going well and then BAM! something breaks or there is some sort of major stress going on.
Lesson learned: work hard, it will pay off.
I joined Curves a few months ago and I am addicted. So easy, so painless and so fun and quick. I now burn an average of 600 calories a workout. Today, I burned 1300 because I forgot there was Zumba and instead of 30 second rotations, it was a minute. I went out twice so that was like going around the circuit 3 times on a normal time. Oh well. I won't be able to attend on Friday since I will be leaving for Seattle for 4 days for a National Title I conference.
It was so nice today to be able to go out and shop for things I have needed for years. Dress boots, picture frames, baker's rack, towels for the bathroom..... so nice to not have to worry about living paycheck to paycheck. So far, so good with life however, I'm hesitant thinking something "bad" is going to happen = ( because, that's what usually happens! Things are going well and then BAM! something breaks or there is some sort of major stress going on.
Lesson learned: work hard, it will pay off.
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Hmmm
Got a wake up call today. One I didn't like but, unfortunately, didn't surprise me. People that publicly point negative things out to a person and accuse them of something they are not is just not a wise move on their part. First, it makes them look really stupid because we all know it could have been said in a private message IF this person was really concerned about this other person. Amazes me these are the same people that throw out "stop judging" and are so gray in anything that they don't even have their own opinions it seems AND these are the people that when you have your own opinion, you are bashed for it because you don't think like they do. It's disgusting. I'd call them liberals but, when thinking about it, I have some very nice friends who are liberals who do NOT act like this so, I'm at a loss as to how to classify them.
Secondly, it backs me into a corner because now they are trying to start drama and are now forcing me to defend myself. When I'm backed into a corner and INSULTED as much as what they did then yes, the *itch WILL come out. When I am not supported and instead again insulted publicly so all can see, rather than a private message explaining their position, the *itch in me WILL come out. So yes, I called someone a name after over 20 years of never calling people names because I definitely do NOT support it. heh...it felt good though because that's how this person was acting....like an utterly total *itch and not in a good way. I am now DONE with these people. I'm too old and all most of these people do is talk about others behind their backs as I'm sure they are doing tonight. It's really sad....
And....I lost a friend over this. But, I guess it just shows who truly understands and who doesn't. I'm not crying, I'm not heated, I'm not hurt, I'm not upset about any of this. Just glad it's done and over with. If they were in front of me, I would have said the same things to them as I said online. That's one thing I've learned. Don't say anything on the internet unless you are prepared to say it in person or would say it in person.
Lesson learned: Don't insult others and they won't insult you. Problem solved.
Secondly, it backs me into a corner because now they are trying to start drama and are now forcing me to defend myself. When I'm backed into a corner and INSULTED as much as what they did then yes, the *itch WILL come out. When I am not supported and instead again insulted publicly so all can see, rather than a private message explaining their position, the *itch in me WILL come out. So yes, I called someone a name after over 20 years of never calling people names because I definitely do NOT support it. heh...it felt good though because that's how this person was acting....like an utterly total *itch and not in a good way. I am now DONE with these people. I'm too old and all most of these people do is talk about others behind their backs as I'm sure they are doing tonight. It's really sad....
And....I lost a friend over this. But, I guess it just shows who truly understands and who doesn't. I'm not crying, I'm not heated, I'm not hurt, I'm not upset about any of this. Just glad it's done and over with. If they were in front of me, I would have said the same things to them as I said online. That's one thing I've learned. Don't say anything on the internet unless you are prepared to say it in person or would say it in person.
Lesson learned: Don't insult others and they won't insult you. Problem solved.
Friday, January 13, 2012
My First Shot
Well, here is my first shot at a blog. I talk enough so this should be the perfect setting for me. I have lots to say, now people can read if they want to and stop complaining if I jumble up Facebook too much. We shall see how much I dedicate to this.
I am a single mom completely and fully. By single mom, I don't mean my husband is away on trips or a deployment. I also don't mean I am divorced nor do I mean I have a boyfriend and I also don't mean that my daughter's father is involved. By single mom, I mean that in every sense of the word. Not married, never have been, no boyfriend, and the father is not involved. I have my daughter 24/7. I am not asking for a "poor me" statement but rather this was just to make it clear as to what I really meant. Situations like mine are HARD and are nothing like someone who shares custody or who's husband is away temporarily.
This began in 2008 and I have fought long and hard to regain child support. I have emails upon emails, fought with the United States Marine Corps over and over again. I even got Senator John McCain and (former) Senator Amanda Aguirre involved. It worked and now my daughter is getting the support she deserves and is needed.
I was a full-time elementary teacher living in Arizona. This sucked. Don't EVER go down there to teach. I was making LESS than $30K when I left. Mind you, I taught there for FOUR years. I took the chance and moved back up to Washington, my home state. It took a few months but I finally found a teaching job and I LOVE it! I am now making more than what a teacher with a Master's would get in the part of Arizona where I worked! I am not living the "high life" by any means but, I am not living paycheck to paycheck anymore. My daughter and I might be able to take our very first vacation together as mother and daughter this summer and I am excited!
My blog may be crass. It may be black and white. It may shock you with my harshness and opinions but this is me. I am not rude, a bad person or not empathetic. I am not politically correct and I pride myself on that part. Yes, I belong to a teacher's union but I am not a democrat. I am independent with NON-liberal views.
Sit back, relax, pass the popcorn and enjoy my crazy never boring life of a single mom!
I am a single mom completely and fully. By single mom, I don't mean my husband is away on trips or a deployment. I also don't mean I am divorced nor do I mean I have a boyfriend and I also don't mean that my daughter's father is involved. By single mom, I mean that in every sense of the word. Not married, never have been, no boyfriend, and the father is not involved. I have my daughter 24/7. I am not asking for a "poor me" statement but rather this was just to make it clear as to what I really meant. Situations like mine are HARD and are nothing like someone who shares custody or who's husband is away temporarily.
This began in 2008 and I have fought long and hard to regain child support. I have emails upon emails, fought with the United States Marine Corps over and over again. I even got Senator John McCain and (former) Senator Amanda Aguirre involved. It worked and now my daughter is getting the support she deserves and is needed.
I was a full-time elementary teacher living in Arizona. This sucked. Don't EVER go down there to teach. I was making LESS than $30K when I left. Mind you, I taught there for FOUR years. I took the chance and moved back up to Washington, my home state. It took a few months but I finally found a teaching job and I LOVE it! I am now making more than what a teacher with a Master's would get in the part of Arizona where I worked! I am not living the "high life" by any means but, I am not living paycheck to paycheck anymore. My daughter and I might be able to take our very first vacation together as mother and daughter this summer and I am excited!
My blog may be crass. It may be black and white. It may shock you with my harshness and opinions but this is me. I am not rude, a bad person or not empathetic. I am not politically correct and I pride myself on that part. Yes, I belong to a teacher's union but I am not a democrat. I am independent with NON-liberal views.
Sit back, relax, pass the popcorn and enjoy my crazy never boring life of a single mom!
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