Welcome to my new and improved blog!
Just to give you an idea of where I am coming from...when shopping, my favorite words to look for are "fully cooked", "dishwasher safe", and "3% Spandex".

September 10, 2009

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

WOW!! These are the best, easiest, most perfect
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies!!

There are only 3 ingredients and there are no eggs so you can eat the dough!!

1 pkg Spice Cake Mix
1 small can Pumpkin
1 bag Chocolate Chips

THAT'S IT! Just mix that together and bake at 350 degrees for about 15-19 minutes.

I am not a cook, baker, etc. In fact, the only reason I have a kitchen is because it came with the house!! But these are so easy and so yummy!


Make some today!!

September 9, 2009

Everything you wanted to know about becoming an Avon Rep but were afraid to ask!

Short Company Description: Avon was founded in 1886!

Avon Products is the world's largest direct seller of cosmetics and beauty-related items, Its
products include cosmetics, fragrances, toiletries, jewelry, apparel, home furnishings, and more. Although the company has always been more directed toward female customers, Avon's line of male products continues to expand. Its children's products (such as shampoos and toys) have also proved successful. Another brand diversification, "mark." (targeted to younger women) is also doing well.

In 2007, Reese Witherspoon signed a multi-year agreement to serve as Avon's global ambassador. The actress will be involved in product development, appear in advertisements, and will serve as the honorary chairman of the Avon Foundation.

What are the sales quotas? There are no quotas. You are just expected to submit an order every two weeks. A new brochure (campaign) goes in every two weeks.

How do I start with this company? You can visit my website at
http://youravon.com/sbrown
Click on the box that says Become an Avon Representive. From here you will fill in short form and be contacted by your local district manager. It is only $10 to sign up!!!
I would love to have you on my team!

What are the shipping times? Fast! :-) When you place your regular campaign order online, you will receive it within about 3 days! When customers order from your website and have it sent directly to their home, they will receive it within a week.

Does the company dropship? Yes. When a customer places an order through your personal website, Avon ships the order directly to them.

What is the commission structure?
For your first four campaigns (each campaign runs two weeks), when you submit an order online and on time for $50 or more and pay for it on time, you will earn 50% commission. So for your first campaign, if you have $100 in orders and follow the guidelines just mentioned, you will earn $50. *

After your first four campaigns, you will earn 20-50% commission depending on your order size.

*this is the most current info I have. If you decide to sign up, you can verify this with your district manager.

How am I paid? You place an order every two weeks. Once your order is received, you have about a week and a half to deliver the orders and collect the money from your customers. You will earn 20-50% commission depending on your order size. After you collect the money from your customers, you send Avon a payment. For example, if you earned a 30% commission, you would keep the 30% from your customers order and send Avon the 70% back.

When customers place an order from your online store, Avon credits the amount of your commission to your account and takes it directly off the balance you owe them.

Are company websites available? Yes! Avon provides the website for you. It is a very professional and easy-to-navigate website. Avon automatically updates your website every two weeks when a new campaign is available. There is a minimal charge to have your website, but Avon has an incentive program where you can get this fee waived if you serve at least one customer per campaign through your website. They have been running this incentive for a year, and it looks like it will continue for awhile.

Can I design my own website? Although you do not design your own Avon website, you are able to personalize it with your own welcome message and personal information. You can also choose from several different color schemes and layouts.

Where can I sell? You can sell anywhere! You can sell locally to friends, family, neighbors, local businesses, etc. From your website, you can sell to anyone in the United States! When someone orders on your website, they can choose 'direct delivery' and Avon will dropship the order to them. They can choose 'representative delivery' and have you deliver it to them. When they choose this option, their items will come in with your next regular order.

Does this company offer fundraisers? Yes, their fundraising opportunities are very well-organized and successful!

Are training tools available? Yes, there are many online webinars and courses you can take.

Am I required to hold home parties? No. Some representatives will choose to do open-houses, but home parties are not part of Avon's plan.

More Information? Thank you for visiting my page and taking the time to read about Avon. Please don't hesitate to call me or send an email with any questions or comments you may have.

Discover the benefits of becoming an Avon Representative:

Make more money
~~ Earn up to 50% commission.

Be your own boss ~~ Start your own business and make your own hours.

Work from home ~~ Sell online and in person.

Stacie Brown
AVON Independent Sales Rep., 11 years and counting =)
http://youravon.com/sbrown
stacienbrown@yahoo.com

August 25, 2009

SKIN-SO-SOFT Hot Summer Bundle


SKIN-SO-SOFT
Hot Summer Bundle
Only $9.99!!! (a $40 Value!)
Each pack includes:
2 Body Lotions each 11.8 fl.oz.
1 Moisturizing Shower Gel 5 fl. oz.
1 Quilted Luxuries Brush Kit
1 Floral Delight Emery Board 5" L

Choose from 3 different scents:
*Original #950-460
*Signature Silk #950-345
*Soft & Sensual #950-417
Please visit my online store today. Live Chat option now avaiable to assist you with your order!

August 24, 2009

Terrible Economy Indicators

Terrible Economy Indicators....

12. CEO's are now playing miniature golf.

11. I got a pre-declined credit card in the mail.

10. I went to buy a toaster oven, and they gave me a bank.

9. Hot wheels and Matchbox car companies are now trading higher than GM in the stock market.

8. Obama met with small businesses - GE, Pfizer, Chrysler, Citigroup and GM, to discuss the Stimulus Package.

7. McDonalds is selling the 1/4 ouncer.

6. People in Beverly Hills fired their nannies and are learning their children's names.

5. The most highly-paid job is now jury duty.

4. People in Africa are donating money to Americans. Mothers in Ethiopia are telling their kids, "finish your food; do you know how many kids are starving in America?"

3. Motel Six won't leave the lights on.

2. The Mafia is laying off judges.

And the best indicator of all:

1. If the bank returns your check marked as "insufficient funds," you have to call them and ask if they meant you or them.

August 20, 2009

Avon for Kids!!

Avon has a lot of fun things for kids. Just look in the children section on my website. Here are some of my favorite picks:


The new Monkey Lounging Set and Hello Kitty Nightgown. Both are darling and comfortable.



Hello Kitty Blanket, Purrr-fect for the kitty fan. $16.99 -- 50" W x 60" L


Hello Kitty Blanket


Princess Desktop Storage, $9.99


Princess Desktop Storage


Spongebob Drawstring School Sack, $12.99 and Dora Messenger Bag, $14.99


SpongeBob Drawstring School SackDora Messenger Bag

Carryall - Styles for your little sweethearts! $7.99 each

Carryall


This Electronic Counting Piggy Bank is always a big hit!! $16.99


Electronic Counting Piggy Bank

Kids Bath Time Body Paints, $1.99 each


Avon Kids Bath Time Body Paints

August 14, 2009

For Your Eyes Only!

When you "shop my brochure" at my Avon Store you can find these deals on pages 8-11.
Any 3 items on these pages for $9.99 (mix or match)

Find the right colors for you, whether your eyes are brown, hazel, blue, or green.

















TRUE COLOR Eyeshadow Quad - New Packaging

(Reg. price: $8.00)
Get the look! with silky color that stays true up to 12 hours. .20 oz. total net wt.

Step 1: Highlight under brow with lightest shade.

Step 2: Add any midtone shade all over lid, from lash line to just above crease.

Step 3: Blend on deepest shade from upper lash line to crease and under lower lash line. Finish with your favorite Avon Mascara.


ASTONISHING LENGTHS Mascara
Lashes look up to 65% longer! (Reg. price: $7.50)
Lengthens lashes up to 65% for an incredible look of long, sweeping lashes. Resists clumping and leaves lashes separated and defined.

ASTONISHING LENGTHS Mascara is hypo-allergenic, ophthalmologist-tested, fiber-free and suitable for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers. .25 oz. net wt.


ULTRA LUXURY Eye Liner
Powdery Feel. Easy Application. (Reg. price: $5.00)
Precision pencil sharpens to a fine point. Won't tug or pull. Each, .04 oz. net wt.

August 10, 2009

The Big Deal!!

The Refreshing Summer Big Deal
#642-312
A $36.98 value! for only $12.00

Enjoy the Summer with this Big Deal! A delightful, fresh, cool scent...perfect for the Summer season!
Deal includes:
MOISTURE THERAPY Cucumber Body Lotion
Up to 8 hours of moisture! Non-greasy lightweight formula begins to hydrate skin immediately, leaving the refreshing scent of cool cucumber as it nourishes skin. 13.5 fl. oz. A $7.99 value.

Cucumber Melon Bubble Bath
America's #1 Bubble Bath.* Leaves skin softly scented. Wont' leave a bathtub ring. Dermatologically tested; mild and gentle. 24 fl. oz. A $7.99 value.

NATURALS Cucumber Melon Body Spray
Leaves skin cool, refreshed and lightly scented. 8.4 fl. oz. A $9.00 value.

2 NATURALS Cucumber Melon Shower Gels
Moisturize your skin while cleansing your entire body. Less drying than soap, and infused with natural extracts, it's a soothing way to cleanse and hydrate skin. Each, 5 fl. oz. A $12.00 value.

*Based on mass-market sales.
Check this deal out today in my Avon store.

July 31, 2009

Ahh...Lipstick...Can you ever really have enough?

Here are three great Avon lipsticks that are on special right now - all while supplies last. There are so many pretty colors to choose from.

The Pro-to-Go Lipstick on the left allows you to open and close it with just one hand.
It is only $5.99 (reg. $9)


Then on the top-right is the Hollywood Lights Lip Gloss with a built-in mirror and light-up wand. This is a sheer gloss with high shine. It has a built-in battery.
Great Value at $7.99


The Ultra Color Rich Mousse Lipstick on the bottom right has a rich mousse center wrapped in luxurious full color.
Only $3.99 (reg. $8)

Shop smart. Shop Avon.

The mall crawl vs. the Avon experience

Why waste time fighting crowds, waiting for sales help, standing in lines, and hassling with returns.

With Avon you can shop stress-free at home! Discover fablous finds in every brochure. Enjoy personal service (from me :-) and get FREE delivery** and 100% satisfaction guarantee -- always!!

**FREE SHIPPING code is FSANY








July 22, 2009

AVON PRO 3-in-1 Lip Wand


Intro Special - SAVE 15%!
$7.99 (reg. price: $9.50)





Lip Liner, Lipstick, and Lip Gloss all in one!
Full lip service. Perfect lip sync.

Pre-coordinated shades for easy & beautiful lips!

First define with lip liner. Then add luscious color with lipstick. Finish with glossy shine with lip gloss.
Click here to visit my online Avon store.

July 18, 2009

SpaFinder Hair Turban

I could live without my hair turbans from Avon, but it would not be fun! Such a simple little towel can make life so much easier.

Just wrap it around your hair as soon as you get out of the shower or tub. It is so much nicer than trying to balance a huge towel that is wrapped on your head or worse have water dripping down your back while you are trying to get ready. Just leave the turban on while you do your make-up and by the time you take it off, it has soaked up all the excess moisture and your hair has been out of your way the whole time.

I keep one in our travel-trailer for when we go camping, and I even pack one to use in hotels. That's how great they are!! Right now, they are even on sale for only $6.99 (Reg. $8)





Lightweight microfiber terry hair wrap absorbs excess moisture so hair dries quickly. Button-and-loop closure. Easy-to-use. Machine wash. Imported.


Please visit my online store today and search for the word turban.

FREE SHIPPING on any order with the coupon code FSANY

Thanks for reading!

July 14, 2009

Why I Love Twitter!!

Twitter is such a great way to connect! There are so many positive people on there. I love it!! When I need a pick-me-up, or advice, or a good laugh, I can find it all on Twitter. Click here to follow me on Twitter and I will follow you back..

Check out these wonderful people I follow and follow a few of them yourself. (Just found this website tonight that generates these Twitter mosaics--so fun!!)

Get your twitter mosaic here.

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My Followers Rock!!!

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Utah, United States
Wife, Mom, Independent Avon Representative, Instructional Assistant, and all-around nice person. :-)