A New Year....

So, I wasnt going to be one those people who makes New Year resolutions, and then doesnt follow through. But, because I am a business woman, I have made GOALS for this year:) Using the steps and advice from http://www.inc.com/marla-tabaka, I set to work in planning my year. I found that it is very hard to specifically narrow down my goals. I want to be more successful than last year, and I know what will basically get me there. What I am not sure of is "HOW MUCH" success I am looking for....I want to be as successful as I can be. I am going to give it my all, and see what it gets me. I do have certain "no-less-thans" that I am shooting for. But I dont want to limit my success by putting a cap on it.
When I started this business, I didn't look too much into the "numbers", as far as commissions and rank titles. I just figured that I'd do my best, have fun, and see what it got me. And that has worked for me. If you like what you do, and give it all you've got....Success will come.
"Success is relative, and subjective." Felicia Sawyer Nov. 16,2010
Relative to where I am now, and where I want to be. And subjective to the individual's goals.

Holidays

'Tis the season! I am having mixed emotions about this holiday season. I swear every year that I will not let the season sneak up on me. That I will be better prepared, and then I will be able to enjoy the season. But that did not happen...I was not better prepared, and so far I am not really enjoying myself. I don't know why. I look forward to the shopping, and wrapping, but then reality hits and I see crowds, and waiting lines, and chaos! I also enjoy the idea of baked goods, and home-made meals, for my friends and family to enjoy and say "Oh, that is lovely! Thank you for taking the time to make that for us." And the love, and the care that I put into those delicious items would be evident, because of the perfect way that my pies and confections look and tasted. But instead, I am frazzled and harried....flour is flung as far as the eye can see, and every dish in the house is dirty! No one exclaims of the deliciousness of my works, and I am sure that they are having flash backs of years past. The are wondering how to get out of coming to my house next year:) Why do I bother? Because maybe next year I will get it right, and everything will be perfect. The pies will be heavenly, the shopping will be easy, and the stress will be gone:) MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

Busy mom making my own!: True Story about the Scentsy Home Candle Business ...

Busy mom making my own!: True Story about the Scentsy Home Candle Business ...

True Story about the Scentsy Home Candle Business Opportunity

Raising Up My Community

I have something to say, and I feel very strongly about what it is I have to say. America is in a recession. The unemployment rate is outrageously high, and as a result of that, I have noticed an increase in the number of people who are working as independent consultants in the direct sales market. I am a consultant with Scentsy, and so I understand why this is happening. Big business is laying off it's work force or moving their operations overseas. The small businesses can not afford to hire help, and so the American people are out of work. As a result of this: We (Direct Sales Consultants) have decided to take back what is ours, and start taking our futures into our own hands. We are in search of a better life for ourselves, and our families. The companies that we work with, are giving us the tools to do just that. Who hasn't heard of Tupperware? Their products are great, and they have been around for a long time because of it. I bet your grandma still has pieces of Tupperware she bought when your parents were young:) And Avon: Who hasn't used Skin-So-Soft, for a number of different things (bug repellent, body moisturizer, make-up remover, etc.) and it works! What I'm getting at is this: Direct Sales Companies make quality products, and their consultants are always eager to please. Even if you just pretend to be interested in our stuff, we will give you something for FREE!:) We want you to have our stuff, and we want you to get the most for your money! Macy's won't do that for ya!
I personally have decided to buy from direct sales consultants whenever possible. Clothes, shoes, jewelry from Avon. Kitchenware from Pampered Chef and Tupperware. Body products from Chartreuse. Scentsy home fragrance systems from myself:) And I buy from consultants in my area. I want to keep my "neighbor" working. I want to put my hard earned tax dollars back into MY community. The school my son goes to will benefit and hopefully keep another teacher from losing her job. Our roads will stay paved, which will prevent my car from wear and tear. Our police, fire, and emergency service workers will have the training and tools that they need to do their jobs, which in turn will keep our community safer. All because I choose to support my local businesses. I hope that everyone will read this message, and follow my example. The next time the Avon lady comes calling: Do your community and yourself a favor, and answer the door.

Good Night A Livin'!

Good Night A Livin'! That's one of my favorite "Southernisms". You know, those adorable little sayings that they only use in the South. That ism is used after seeing or doing something of particular interest. For example: Good Night A Livin', how did that woman have 19 children, and her uterus didn't fall out! And then theres the way they say the seasons. It's "Fall of the Year". Not just "In the Fall", but "In the Fall of the Year". I have an older Southern friend who likes to eat the "long leg" of the chicken...I'm still not sure what the "short" leg is? There are many of these Southernisms, and I am proud to have picked up some of them. I am from the North, and our speech isn't nearly as colorful. Northerners tend to get right to the point, which Southerners perceive as rude. In the South we also call everyone Sugar, and Honey. Which, I have found, is considered rude by the Northerners. Some would say that the Southerners sound uneduacated in the way they talk, and to that I would say: We may sound dumb, but we are some of the happiest, funniest, and most friendly people in the world. And I am glad to have such wonderful characters to add to the richness, and flavor of the story that is my life.

I Find It All So Very Interesting

"Noodle and Lou" have a new picture that I just love. "Ravings of A Mad Housewife" is up to her usual, and when you have kids, that's what you do:) "The Persuit of Life" is soo down on himself, I wish he could find happiness. These are just a few of the blogs that I follow. I logged on to my blog page with the intentions of writing another blog about me and my life, but then I got caught up in reading all of the new posts by the bloggers that I follow. Time slipped away from me, and I forgot about myself, and what I wanted to say about me. You are all so very interesting, and I wish that I had more time to spend with you:) I don't personally know anyone as interesting as you all:) And sometimes from your blogs, I see something that leads me to another blog (one that you follow), and thereby my list grows! I am so grateful to modern tecnology for bringing us all so close together. Without the internet I would never have had the opportunity to experience what you offer, and by having known you, I am a more interesting person myself:)