Loved this!

Very well put!!

My Apology

I have removed the post that offended Lori,and anyone else. I sincerely apologize. I would never intentionally offend anyone. As for being "racist" Well, anyone that knows me, knows I love everyone no matter what race, creed, color, region, sex, etc.. one & all and God created each and everyone of us. I am the furthest thing from racist there is.

I am saddened that something little and by no means ill spirited can be taken so out of context and be called racist, seeing your reaction perhaps in poor taste but not racist. Also by no means was your comment respectful. I would have removed it immedieately if you had emailed me with your issue with it.

In my opinion I wish some people could just relax and lighten up, we would have far less stress over being "politically" correct all the time. Being Italian - I make comments about me and "my Italian" traits all the time. Also ie: I may say something to my husband about being a "Ram" / horoscope .. and how he likes to butt heads.. it is said tongue and cheek and in good humor with no ill intent. would that make me racist as well? I thought it was cute and enjoyed it and it made me smile. But I will apologize again and it is removed.

I sincerely hope that with the time, energy, and effort put into this blog, you were able to find something of benefit for you. Seeing in the many years since we have been publishing this is the first item I have been rudely insulted and called out. Hopefully there were many articles that were to your liking before you read the one that offended you and you will continue read.

Hi Everyone!!!

Hi Everyone, please hang on just a bit longer, I apologize for not posting anything new in a bit however, we have two family members going thru chemo/radiation treatments and a parent in very poor health. I am so happy that I can help out and still keep my income coming in, but it is taking time in other parts of my life.. Will try to get some good stuff up soon... and please share with me topics or questiosn that I could answer without taking alot of time - until then!! Take care and make it a great day!!!

AND REMEMBER TODAY LAST DAY TO FILE YOUR TAXES UNLESS YOU REQUEST AN EXTENSION!!

Do You Have a Question??

Folks, I am here and apologize for not being more active. I am trying.. Business/unit has been doing great and personally helping with care for two elderly parents- and new grandbabies!! Will hopefully be dedicating more time to this as I know it is helpful to many!! If you have a question, please comment here and that will help me with the next few posts. I try not to bore you with "reruns" but I guess new readers have not read everything I have written. Have a great day!!
Will be off to Career Conference this weekend, so I will have some exciting information to share when I return.

Think Spring - the new spring line is selling like crazy, I can not keep it on the shelf!!

I will be back!!

Sorry I have been mia.... alot of life going on around here but I promise... I will get to the last couple of questions and hopefully by the end of the weekend! Hang tough and don't give up on me. Family, friends, and business still doing great... just alot of stuff and I am happy that I can be flexible to be able to help in so many ways and the flexibility I have is thanks Mary Kay and building a strong client base and unit over the years.

Just some updates and info!!

From MKintouch... a dedicated page to let us know what changes are on the horizon!

‘Change’ Site Gives Scoop on What’s Coming – and When!

Mary Kay used to say that if you don’t go forward, others will zoom past you. Scientific breakthroughs, evolving trends and customer preferences all are evolving. So with that in mind, we’re rolling out some incredible changes to our color and skin care lines over the next several months. Ready for all of the details? Check out our dedicated site launching today that will keep you up to speed on what lies ahead – and give you the tools to prepare yourself and your customers. Fasten your seat belts, ladies … exciting times are coming!
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Color & Skin Care Advancements - Change is Good!

Exciting product changes are coming!
You'll want to check this site often for new information, including timelines of launch dates and Company inventory status to help you adjust your own inventory needs. In keeping up with the latest trends and scientific breakthroughs you’ll soon be able to offer your customers the latest in skin care and color! You'll want to take advantage of these changes and use this as an opportunity to call customers and tell them all about it! Change is good! Change is exciting! Your customers are sure to agree once they try these fabulous new products.

Personality Types & Mary Kay

I have been very remiss in writing lately, just really enjoying the summer, I prefer not to do "reruns" as some other sites, because the articles are here so hopefully any new readers will just go back in the archives and read some of the awesome information that is on here. I have noticed that there are other sites that post old posts as a new article but since I have read them already, it feels like watching reruns on tv. If we have any readers that would like to write something, I would love it!!!

Forever Pink provided an answer and I second her answer, one can absolutely be shy and still do well in Mary Kay, trust me I am a living testimonial to that. I am the type of person that will blend into the wall until I become very comfortable within a group. Now once I get to know people and feel comfortable, watch out, try shutting me up then, lol... but initially... I don't even like going into places that I haven't been before, talking to strangers on the phone, etc... with all my little quirks, I have managed to be a very happy director for over 15 years. My best advice is challenge yourself to do things that might make you fidget a little bit before you do it, it does get easier but I won't promise that a little bit of it won't be with you forever.

Orders and turn around time

With my previous fun post I was also thinking it may be worth mentioning that any consultant that "needs" product will get it much faster if it is ordered today than waiting until July 1, simply because a very large percentage of monthly production comes in at the end of the month (I think that is called "procratination")

However, if the year is over - putting in an order just to put in an order for no reason, isn't in my opinion a good move. July 1st is the first day of a new seminar year so, why not start the year with a bang?? Be smart with your business and be smart with you..

Withthe Holiday weekend approaching be safe and have a wonderful holiday weekend!

Don't forget your sunscreen, enjoy your food and friends, don't drink and drive, and post of all have FUN!!

DRUM ROLL PLEASE!!

Well folks!! Do you know what today is?? As some will have you to believe, it is the worst day of the year. If I may be sarcastic for a minute - every mk director is imprisoned, with the ball and chain to the phone and computer. I am sure many of you have heard this (now, I am not saying there aren't some months that might be the case, but not every month but the last day of the month and the last day of the year?? Well ... hmmm..

Things to do today, pool party/birthday party for grandson and daughter. Making lasagna for a dinner party tonight, packing to get away for the weekend, and oh, yes, filling a few orders that came in on voicemail and online ordering.

Afternoon spent shopping with daughters, and after desert, movie night with wine and cheese and company. I will check intouch later just in case anyone submitted an order for me to submit because I would hate for them to wait for their order any longer than they would have to since my consultants order product when they NEED they product.

Tomorrow... working on tan by pool... vacation, fun, food, family, fireworks, water/boating... awwww.... I LOVE MY LIFE!!!!

Need a chuckle??

This is really too funny!! But it is real... I bopped on ebay to check out GPS prices and was browsing around... now... if this sells... I will be looking at all empties, lol... and s/h was $3.92.

VINTAGE ANGELFIRE by Mary Kay EMPTY PERFUME BOTTLE p27!

Item condition: Used
Price: US $14.95

You are bidding on this VINTAGE ANGELFIRE COLOGNE SPRAY MPTY PERFUME BOTTLE by MARY KAY. The bottle is EMPTY, but still has some perfume residue inside. It originally held 1.75 fl oz. It is a spray bottle. The bottle is in good condition, but needs to be cleaned. The bottle measures about 5 3/4" tall. A great addition for any perfume bottle collection. A nice gift for any perfume bottle collector. I have acquired over 500 perfume bottles, both full size and miniatures, which I will be listing. Check back often, as it will take me a while to list each and every one of the bottles that I have acquired.

It's beginning...

to look alot like Christmas.. every where you go...

how are things going for you? Are you one of those that are already done? Are you one that is well under way? Or... are you one that hasn't even begun yet but will get it done?

I am loving the season and I can certainly say that they economy does not seem to be affecting my Holiday selling, if anything, my sales are up and more of my clients seems to be embracing the concept of buying somehting for others that they use or can use as oppossed to buying "stuff".

Enjoy and have a great weekend!!

A little about Mary Kay

Thanksgiving. What a glorious time of the year! It's a time to step back and take stock of how truly blessed we are. It's a time to come together around the table to enjoy good food, friends and family from near and far. Thanksgiving also is a time when we pause to remember with special fondness our Founder, Mary Kay Ash.

Of all of the holidays throughout the year, Thanksgiving was Mary Kay's favorite. She especially enjoyed preparing the Thanksgiving meal and spending meaningful time with her family. We believe it's no coincidence that Mary Kay passed away on Thanksgiving Day in 2001. What a special day to enter the gates of Heaven!

There are so many qualities that we admire about this amazing woman. But one which stands out among others was her joy in giving. There could not be a more appropriate time than now to honor Mary Kay's legacy with a tribute gift to The Mary Kay FoundationSM whose mission is to eliminate cancer and to end the epidemic of violence against women.

If you would like to join us in a special tribute to honor Mary Kay and her legacy, please click here or visit the Mary Kay Ash tribute page at www.marykayfoundation.org.

On behalf of The Mary Kay FoundationSM, may God bless you and yours this holiday season.

Warmest wishes,
Michael Lunceford
President, The Mary Kay Foundation

A Veteran's Story

This is a true story from someone I know and as I read it and the tears streamed down my face, I just had to pass it on. We often get so hung up on little things, that often important things slip by. This is not about MK - it is just about life. I hope it moves you as much as it moved me. Personally, I have one son in Afghastan now and one on the way.

and.. thank you to all our service men and woman who risk their lives every day to insure ours. God Bless you and your family.

I had a opportunity about 2 months ago to welcome back a young marine who stepped on a IED in Afghanistan. He was from Jacksonville Florida. His father picked him up from Walter Reed hospital and drove him back to his home in Jacksonville. He lost his left leg above the knee, his right leg, and his left arm. His name was Tyler Southern.

I heard about his return through the local media. As a former military veteran I felt the need to welcome this young man home. There were about 700 to 1000 motorcycles present at the Ga/ FL welcome center. Everyone at the welcome home event waved an American Flag. I had a new U.S.S FLORIDA hat that I bought from the ships store of the U.S.S Florida while it we being repaired at our repair facility here at Kings Bay Naval Base. I took off a few hours from work that day and drove to the GA/FL welcome center. It was quite a site to see. Old glory was everywhere..

His father pulled into the welcome center with Tyler. He had his wheel chair in the back of the truck. He stopped right in front of me. His windows were tinted very dark. Tyler rolled down his window and had had the biggest smile on his face. I handed him the hat from the submarine U.S.S. Florida and a small American Flag. He gave me hug saying " Thank you", I replied "no thank you for your service and god bless you" . He replied "I have one good arm for hugging ", he then gave me another hug with his one remaining limb. If anyone is fortunate to experience something like this we need to realize what our veterans really do for us.

As a veteran of our armed forces I felt it my privilege and duty to welcome home this young man who so proudly served his country. He and his family will have a tough road ahead. With all our thoughts and prayers I hope he and all have been injured will be blessed.

GOD BLESS AMERICA
GOD BLESS all our Vets and Military

Promise soon!!

Idea for a new post... will work on and try to have up by Wednesday!!

sorry for being mia....

Will be back next week..

Until then I will do my best to report pool or oceanside!! Keep the conversation going while I may be mia!! awwee...

Fall Frenzy!!

Hey y'all, I am still here and hopefully will have some great stuff for you soon, out of town this weekend and vacation soon.. but... been busy... took the Company challenge to do a 10 show week!! Challenge completed... over $2500 in sales and did it in three days, so yes it can be done!! Fun, fun, fun!!

Feedback on the fall products is phenominal! My clients love all of them!!

Have a great weekend everyone.

A Question for our Readers??

I would really love your feedback and comments, (not that it will change my mind once I make it up) but hey.... let me hear you... we are re qualifying for our MK car... sorry all but with our parents health (on both sides of our family) I have decided no matter what, until things settle down, I do not want to be dealing with Cadillac production, I am taking Premier Club so I don't even have to worry about production. (Next qualification will be different) but I feel our parents raised us and now it is our turn to help them out... (of course... it has to be all of them at once, and they have all been super independent until this year...but hey...)

Today while out doing my errands, I spied my dream car... I have had several 'stangs in years past and have always loved them and red, my fav..... I saw this and oh my, I gave myself whiplash checking it out. At premier club level, we have the choice to select the Toyota Camry, Chevy Equinox or $500 a month cash.. After drooling all the way home.... I can't get that car out of my mind. Perhaps it is empty nest syndrome or a midlife crisis or something and I am going to think it thru but...
how would you feel if you were in my unit and I opted for the cash and bought my little red 'stang?

I really don't care whether other directors think I don't have a MK car anymore than I expect them to think more of me because I do. I have to admit that driving the "Pink" CTS has been fun... but it can also be a .. hmm a bit of an inconvenience if I just want to be incognito and blend in with everyone else. Let's face it, it stands out and everyone notices it and usually makes wonderful comments. Just being shy, on occasion, it can get a little uncomfortable.

But... I would like to know if you were in my unit, how would you feel, do you think it would bother you for your director not to have a "MK Car" as long as MK was paying for it??

Give me your feedback, please!! Thanks

This Just Made My Day

Almost none MK related... but I felt so good after, I just had to share... I had run to the grocery store and after checking out the cashier said, "I think this is your cucmber" and handed it to me, I got my wallet and she said, "no you paid for it", I thought about it and looked at my receipt and waited for her to finish ringing the couple that went thru in back of me to pay her because it had not been paid for. Finished loading my car and returned the cart when I notice an elderly woman with a cane (in 90+ weather) returning her empty cart. I hastened my pace and offered to do it for her. She thanked me, and I smiled and told her to have a great day. As I was starting to get into my car, I heard a voice. (I was unaware I had had an audience) - an elderly gentleman (the one who was in line with his wife in back of me) said....
Young lady.. (okay that was enough of a reward because I definetely fall into the "old hen") you have just restored my faith in humanity. In under two minutes I just witnessed an act of honesty and and act of kindness, it is no surprise that you are driving that pink cadillac because if you treat strangers that good, I can only imagine how well you treat those you know.. You are a special lady!!!

no, I didn't not go into a booking script or make anyone take my card. I thanked him for making my day and went smiling on my way feeling like a million bucks.

Now how cool is that?

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Allison's Story

Here is the link for the message direct from Allison herself -

http://www.allisonlamarronline.com/1/post/2010/07/my-million-dollar-retirement-gift-to-women-in-business.html
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The Finish!!

Yes, it is the end of the month and the end of the Mary Kay year. Some may be wondering if I am posting less because I am sooo busy.... well the answer is "YES" - lol.... today I finished painting my dining room. two evening races this week.. cleaning house because family coming in from out of state, visiting two family members in the hospital, traveling to visit family over 10 hours away, finding tickets for our wedding anniversary trip.. oh that's right it is year end, I am not suppose to walk away from my desk, I am suppose to be stressed, sick, pulling out charge cards, borrowing family's social security numbers, praying, bargaining, selling my kids for extra money.... ummm...no - we will finish were we finish, if I don't like where I finish, I will just have to be willing to spend more time with my business next year -

Yes I am working too, but it is important to keep things in balance... I will work hard to finish but I will keep it in perspective and be proud of what I and my unit accomplish because we did it the "right" way.

For any considering Mary Kay... please know that we can have a life and our Mary Kay opportunity as well, it is not one or the other unless you, yourself set it up to be that way. Build a strong foundation and do it with real customers, real consultants and real money and it will all work they way it should... try cheating the system and you cheat yourself and the person that will be hurt the worst is YOU.

For those in Mary Kay wrapping up the month and the MK year! Have a Joyous June finish.