Get a car for $1.99!

Not only does Avon have the greatest sale on Glazewear lip gloss in 14 amazing colors for only $1.99 each, BUT ALSO with every purchase you get a chance to enter to win a new Chevrolet Malibu loaded with all the extra features you want in a car! Contact me by Weds., May 19th to get your order in.

Celebrate Mom on May 9th!

Mother's Day is just around the corner....and Avon has a great gift special for you! Avon's latest celebrity spokesperson is Zoe Saldana (of Avatar fame!) and they have created a beautiful fragrance just for her- Eternal Magic. This light scent of velvety rose and orris blend with warm vanilla and creamy wood fragrance is available for only $24.00 and includes FREE gifts: Full size Body lotion and shower gel and a beautiful purple gift bag. This is a limited time offer so please order by April 20th to get this price and in time for Mother's Day.

See Your Eyes Look lighter & Brighter!

Remember when your eyes looked younger? Now they can again with Anew Reversalist Illuminating Eye System. This is a two part system with Activinol Eye Technology that helps reactivate your skin's repair process and dramatically reverses visible wrinkles. First apply the eye cream. Start with a clean face and apply this cream all over your eye area. Next use the brightening veil found in the lid top. This sheer veil with potent skin brighteners illuminates the under eye area instantly. Use this product everyday and in just 4 weeks you will notice a dramatic reduction in the look of fine wrinkles. And best yer- this product is on sale now for only $29.00 Sale ends March 23rd).

What's New? Reversalist Day Renewal Cream

Maybe you have seen the commercials on TV- but those of you who haven't- Avon has just introduced a new Anti-aging cream that rivals all of those expensive ones at the fancy department stores. It contains a new technology- Activinol- the same elements that creates new skin cells to heal a cut. Now this will not only moisturize your face, it will repair skin wrinkles! Add a sun protection factor of SPF25 and you have the perfect face cream for everyday use. Now on sale for $27.00 (will be $32. after March 23rd)

It's time to Turn In that old Mascara!

Did you know that you are suppose to throw away your mascara after 3 months (especially if you use it daily)? The air that gets into the container from sliding the wand in and out dries out the mascara resulting in a clumpy application. And if you have eye irritations such as pink eye, continuing use of the same mascara can result in another eye infection. How old is your mascara?

As an incentive to turn in your old mascara, Avon is offering an incredible new mascara- SuperExtend Mascara for only $3.99 with your trade in. The innovative technology of triangular shaped fibers lengthen lashes beyond belief with a sleek, shiny finish. Available in Black, Brown/Black, Brown and Navy. Hurry- offer ends March 9th.

5 things you should never do to your skin!

Remember how your parents nagged you as a teen- "Stop picking at your face!"? Now that we are adults there are even more no-nos when it comes to skincare.

1. Don't over stimulate. While removing dead skin cells can rev up your complexion, too much of a good thing can be bad leading estheticians say. This can include too frequent use of exfoliants, glycolic peels and microdermabrasions. So limit the use of exfoliants to 3 times a week and speak to your skin care specialist to see how often your skin type can handle the other type of treatments.

2. Don't touch your face frequently during the day. This is a tough habit to break- but is critical in preventing blemishes.

3. Just say no to indoor tanning salons. More than a million Americans (70% are teens and young women) are visiting tanning salons on an average day, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Indoor tanning has been associated in some studies with a higher risk of the most common skin cancer- melanoma. If you need that glow, apply a bronzer across your cheek bones and sweep across your forehead, nose and chin lightly. Also apply some to your decalogue for sin-kissed look.

4. Don't use grimy cell phones. Clean your cell phone often with an alcohol based cleaner to disinfect and remove oils and dirt.

5. Don't scrub your skin! Overly agressive cleaning harms delicate skin. Use hydrating, protective skincare products- such products soften your skin and gently clean dirt away. Avon's Anew line has a complete skincare regimine for every age and every skin type. Try one for only $19.00- that includes a sample size cleanser, eye cream & day and night creams. Contact me today to learn more!

A Kindred Spirit: Bear

I have not posted in awhile because I was called away unexpectedly. My younger sister, Julie, became very ill and needed my help at the Outdoor School where she lives in California. During the month of February she is charged with the land care-taking and animal care-taking (2 horses, 5 dogs and a bird), while the owners vacation for 3 weeks. Unfortunately her illness fell right at the beginning of their trip. So I headed down not sure what to expect when I got there. Luckily the roads were clear and the weather was unbelievably spring-like on the drive down. But as soon as I hit the town where she lives, the grey clouds and snowy rain came down. While I was there I was at least able to help a little- making sure that she ate and rested properly while dealing with among other things- a skunk that got into one of the buildings there.

Shortly after I arrived though, I found out the real reason I was there- Bear, a beloved Golden Retriever, became very ill too. He had been suffering from many ailments that comes along with old age, but this was a return of the cancer he has been fighting for the past year. By Sunday night, we realized that this would be the end of his time here with us, and so Julie desperately tried to get a hold of the owners. Finally on Monday morning she spoke with them and it was decided that we would take him to the vet, for what would be his final time. She put the phone to Bear's ear so the owners could say their good-byes to this amazing friend. For the first time in hours, Bear blinked and moaned, to let us know he had heard them. Soon after, Bear took his last breath while my sister held him and we both said our good byes and expressed our love for him. It was one of the most difficult things I've ever witnessed, but I am so glad I was there- for Julie, for Bear and for me.