Why Buy Avon For Holiday Gifts

No matter which holidays you are celebrating this season, your Avon sales rep can offer you ease of shopping (the phrase 'let your fingers do the walking' immediately comes to mind.)

Yes I know, this phrase was orignally coined for the Yellow Pages, but it is definitely true of holiday shopping with Avon. Just go to your favorite Avon Rep's website or ask her to drop off Avon holiday catalogs at your home, and you have an entire 'mall at your fingertips.' What could be easier?

Avon offers gifts for everyone on your shopping list from the youngest infant (see their Tiny Tillia line) to your Great Grandmother (or Grandfather), who is usually tough to shop for.

And if you thought you couldn't shop for the males on your shopping list in your Avon catalog, you haven't seen an Avon catalog lately. Avon offers everything from the traditional colognes and soaps to great wrist watches and (my husband's favorite) their Christmas village pieces, this year a church that lights up and makes a great centerpiece for your collecion of holiday village pieces.

Looking for a pollyanna gift for work? Avon is a great choice. They offer gifts in every price range, and there is sure to be something that will suit your hard to shop for administrative assistant or friend in the office.

Looking for a gift for your girlfriend but not ready to commit to diamonds? Avon has an assortment of gifts to choose from that are sure to please.

So go down your holiday shopping list, see who you still need to shop for, and call you local Avon Rep for some easy ideas to suit any budget. (And men, best of all, some reps choose to offer free gift wrapping. Something I know my husband appreciates.) Happy shopping. Shop from your seat, not on your feet. That's the Avon way!

Last Day To Order For Christmas Delivery

December 15, 2012 is the last day I can order for Christmas delivery. Actually it's by noon the 16th but I need time to get everything entered in the computer, so the last day I'm taking orders is the 15th. Order for direct delivery before then so you have time to wrap up all you holiday gifts.

Don't forget, Avon products make great gifts for your favorite teacher, teacher's aide or anyone else you need a small token of your appreciation for. I will wrap your holiday gifts for you if you let me know when you place your order which items need to be wrapped separately and who they are for.

Get those holiday orders in and relax and enjoy your holidays!

The Perfect Gift For Him--Coming This Month

Photo of My Sample Bottle of Unplugged For Him

Unplugged for Him. It's not enough for you to own the newest prestige fragrance from Avon, your favorite male (husband, father, brother, friend) would love some of his own. This Unplugged for Him is not for women (well, other than for them to appreciate.) Unplugged For Him comes with a free gift, a travel bag, perfect for those times when the two of you are heading out of town for business or pleasure.

Unplugged for Him also has a Hair and Body Wash and some After Shave Conditioner. Package them all together for a great gift. (Btw, ask you Avon Rep, many of them will wrap gifts for you.)

Unplugged for Him, cologne, hair and body wash, and after shave conditioner, get it all now from you favorite Avon Rep (that would be me) at my online store. And don't forget, leave him a note about Unplugged for Her as a hint for what you'd love for the Holidays.

Free shipping with every $30 order makes this an easy way to shop without incurring shipping fees. Or use code SHIPTEN for free shipping on your $10 order.

Parking Space Guaranteed

 

Whether you're a  young mom shopping for her family or a great grand shopping for all those grandchildren, Avon is the place for easy online shopping. We truly have something for everyone.

 

Shop now at my online store (don't click above) and you'll get free shipping using the code SHIPTEN. Avon has lots of gifts for everyone from Granny to your baby (and everyone in between.)

 

Why not shop from you seat, instead of killing your feet? And by shopping here, your parking space is guaranteed! No more fighting for a spot to park at the local mall.

 

And if you must go to the mall try reading the sure fire way to guarantee yourself a parking space at Defeating The Squirrels and Other Life Lessons and my post "Holidays Shopping Hell? Not Necessarily" where you learn my secret to getting a parking space at the mall.

 

Have fun and enjoy the holidays (and don't forget, you deserve a gift today too.)

 

It Used To Be...

Mrs. Albee, Avon Lady Statue Photo

You'd hear your door bell ring and there was a friendly woman on your front porch saying "Avon Calling!" You'd depend on your local Avon representative to buy everything from nail polish and lipstick to skin cream as well as seasonal items for the holidays. Today's Avon has undergone a metamorphosis. (Although not quite as extreme as the one in Franz Kafka's story.)

Today, Avon reps aren't always 'ladies.' Yes, they are still polite, but you are often just as likely to have an 'Avon Man' as and 'Avon Lady.' Avon is a business. Anyone interested in being in business can sell Avon. So when Uncle Ralph calls you and says he's selling Avon, don't laugh, he probably is. Delaware County in Pennsylvania where I live is hoping to hire at least 100 new representatives before January 2013. Who said there aren't any jobs out there? Not only that, Avon offers it's reps the option to purchase medical insurance through them. No small thing when companies everywhere are cutting back on their benefits or access to benefits.

What else is new at Avon? Your representative has gone electronic. No, I don't mean you can plug them in, but they've hit the Internet so you can shop from the comfort of your home 24/7. How convenient can it get? Avon has recognized how busy your life is, and that sometimes, what you really need to do is shop at 2 AM. It is all about time! (Or your lack thereof.) Avon is trying to make it as easy as possible for you to shop. Why go to Walmart when you can buy from Avon and get your purchases delivered directly to your door?

What hasn't changed? The product quality and knowledge of your local Avon representative. Standing in the aisle of a huge store doesn't offer you the skills your Avon rep can give you--she knows her product and how it can help you. And she'll help you if you want assistance making decisions on the product to buy. Your Avon representative is also happy to stop at your home and help you choose Avon products 'the old fashioned way.' Some things just can't be beat!

Your Avon representative may also offer you the option to hold a home party or book party and earn free Avon products for yourself. I do love the word free. Better yet, I love free product!

Call your local Avon rep. If you don't have one, email me on here and look for the little envelope designating my email at the top under my name. I can get you a catalog, help you with online shopping questions, give you product information, and/or provide you with contacts if you're interested in becoming an Avon representative yourself.

See if you are the Avon representative of the future. Remember, reps come in all shapes and sizes and sexes, men are welcome as well.

Bon Jovi and Friends Help Homeless In Philadelphia

Bon Jovi Video Unplugged for Avon courtesy of YouTube

Our favorite singer and the new face of Avon's holiday perfumes called Unplugged, Jon Bon Jovi was in Philadelphia today to cut the ribbon on a new low income housing project that will have homes that are targeted to low income families or individuals who were previously homeless.  The project, to be known as JBJ Soul Homes is a collaboration between Project HOME and the Greater Exodus Baptist Church, and it will be partially funded by rocker Jon Bon Jovi.

Photo courtesy of JBJ Soul Foundation

Bon Jovi was quoted as saying "We live in a time when we can't rely on just the government or the private sector alone. But these collaborations are so important, especially when the country is so polarized."

The project is part of the revival of the North Broad Street corridor and will inject a $16 million dollar rental housing development combined with locations for businesses.

The Greater Exodus Baptist Church started purchasing derelict houses in the area where Ridge and Fairmont Avenues cross Broad Street. In ten years members spent over $600,000 acquiring derelict homes on a 1.8 acre of space.

Photo courtesy of Project HOME

Sister Mary Scullion(left) and Joan Dawson McConnon(right)

While developers have been changing old offices or factories into fancy lofts apartments, Sister Mary Scullion and Joan Dawson McConnon from Project HOME convinced Rev. Lusk and his Baptist congregation to join them in developing housing for the homeless and poor.

Photo courtesy of Fig Media

40 of the 55 affordable rental units in this low rise building will be set aside for homeless individuals. An affiliate of Greater Exodus will operate retail businesses as not for profit ventures on the ground floor of the building.

Funding for the JBJ Soul Homes was provided from multiple public and private individuals and foundations, key amongst them Bon Jovi's foundation and the Middleton family of Philadelphia. John and Leigh Middleton donated $15 million to Project HOME to attempt to eliminate homelessness in the city of Philadelphia. The Middletons have also supported other housing projects in Philadelphia and are key supporters of Project HOME.

Mayor Nutter, the Middleton family, and Jon Bon Jovi may make the city of Philadelphia the first major city to end homelessness due to their outreach and housing programs.

Middleton is a limited partner in the Philadelphia Phillies. Middleton and his wife are active in the city of Philadelphia's attempt to find affordable housing for the homeless of the city and are attempting to end homelessness in the city of Brotherly Love.

It is believed that approximately 600 people live on the streets in the city of Philadelphia, with another 3,000 surviving by living in local shelters. Many of the shelters are operated by Sister Scullion JBJ Soul Homes will help make a dent in those numbers when it opens next fall.

Bon Jovi is well known for partnering with other philanthropic organizations and companies involved in philanthropic efforts, one of which is the direct sales company, Avon. So the next time you are thinking of buying cologne, think Avon, think Bon Jovi(and his cologne, Unplugged), think saving the homeless.

Sometimes There Is Magic In The Simplest Things

Yellow nail photo from Top Ten Treatments For Yellow Nails

One of the great truisms in life is that sometimes there is magic in the simplest things. This recipe for whiter nails is one of them. Not only that, it's nearly free. What more could you ask for? (OK totally free is better but...)

 

Are you suffering from nails that look off white or yellow because they are always polished or because you love dark nail polish? No, you don't have to stop polishing your nails with your favorite colors, (OK, I heard that sigh of relief!) No, your fashionable fingers do not have to go bare to get the white back. Instead make your own homemade paste and bring your nails back to their original whiteness.

 

The paste is made from:

 

2 1/4 tablespoons of baking soda (that's soda ladies NOT powder)

1 teaspoon hydrogen peroxide

 

Mix it into a paste and apply to your nails, press in using a cotton ball both on top of your nails and underneath the tips. Let sit approximately 3-5 minutes. Rinse until water runs clear and nails are clean and WHITE again! Repeat every six to eight weeks to keep  your nails looking their best.

 

A miracle! Nails that are back to their pristine white state. (Do not worry if you get a little bubbling after applying and rubbing in, hydrogen peroxide is full of little bubbles!) Sometimes there is magic in the simplest things. I told you it was magic, or at least as close as you are going to get!

 

Too lazy to put together your own yellow remover? Spend some of your hard earned cash and buy some denture cleaner, then soak your nails just as you would dentures. OK, I know, gross! I'd rather make my own cleanser, but to each their own!

 

I'd put a photo of my newly whitened nails to show you before and after pics, but I tried this out on my toe nails, and no way are my 'ugly' feet being posted on the web for all to see!

 

Now head over to my Avon site and see all the great nail polishes available! So cool! Some of them are glitter nail enamel, some have a crackle look (known as mosaic top coat), suede nail colors, and some are cool colors. And then there are the usual variety of 'normal' colors--it's up to you!

 

We also have some nail art available for purchase that's easy to use and will save you $$ at the nail salon. Yes, it's all about doing it yourself and saving $$.