On the Fifth Day of Christmas....

I straightened my hair for the 3rd time this week with a hot flat iron- so I need Avon's Advance Techniques Dry Ends Serum. It dramatically smooths and nourishes dry damaged hair. And it is on sale for only $2.99!

Day 3 AND 4!

Sorry- I got busy with Civil War game prep and forgot to post the 3rd day of Christmas special yesterday! So here are two great deals today:
The winter chill that has blown into town this week is the perfect excuse to get a new scarf to warm you. This ruffled scarf has the look and feel of cashmere but for 1/3 of the price because it is made from an anti-pilling acrylic. Available in Fuchsia,Teal and Ivory for only $14.99.
Add coordinating gloves that have a stitch that gathers them at your wrist for only $9.99.

On the Second Day of Christmas....

Brrrrrr- those cold winds are blowing today! Keep your lips from getting chapped with Care Deeply Lip Balm- now only .69 cents and comes with the 2010 calendar wrapped around the tube. This is the lowest price offered- so get 10 of them !

The First day of Christmas....

I decided to offer you some tips for preparing for the holidays and stay looking & feeling great by offering great daily deals until Christmas.

We have all been frequently washing our hands to prevent the flu bug from spreading. Add the cool winter weather and your hands can dry out quickly. Today I am offering these great 1.5 fl. oz. hand creams that are perfect stocking stuffers and fit great in your purse, gym bag or desk drawer. Each are only .99 cents! Choose from the following classic creams: Skin So Soft & Sensual, Moisture Therapy Intensive, Avon Basics Silicone Glove or Avon Basics Vita Moist. Email me or leave a comment below to get yours today.

Happy Thanksgiving!

I am so thankful for all I have- my health, my family's health, a wonderful life partner and the security of a home. I am also thankful for the new things that have happened to me this year- a job change, the courage to start my own direct sales business, a reconnection with my girl friends and volunteering to make a positve impact on children's lives. And I am thankful to all of you who have supported my business this past month. Please add a comment below with what you are thankful for and I will send you a little gift of appreciation.

Enjoy your holiday weekend!

5 Beauty Tips for Travelers

Thanksgiving is just a few days away- and for many of you that means traveling to visit family and friends. Take the stress out of travel- here's how to simplify and stay gorgeous.

1. Minimize Make-up
Streamline your make up kit by packing only the essentials-an eye shadow palette with light and dark shades, an eyeliner, mascara, a blush or a bronzer, and a lip gloss with a hint of color.

2. Don't Skimp on Skin Care.
One product that warrants the space it takes up in your suitcase- a moisturizer with sunscreen that has a minimum SPF factor of 15. If you're flying -remember- airlines limit your bottle sizes to 3 ounces- so transfer your moisturizer into the appropriate size travel container.

3. Helpful Tools.
Instead of bringing all of your make-up gadgets and brushes- bring only cotton swabs. They are great for applying eye shadow, lip gloss and blending eyeliner. For nail touch-ups, bring an emery board- light weight and practical.

4. Easy Up Dos.
Leave the gels and hair sprays at home and try this easy look: sweep your hair up into a pony tail and add a colorful headband or scarf. Lightly pat your hair with a small amount moisturizer to smooth out any stray hairs.


5. Multi-faceted Fashion.
Rely on pieces that pull double-duty when you can't pack your whole wardrobe. Metallic flats, for example, transition well from day into evening wear. To be able to mix and match and get the most from limited choices- select clothing from one color palette- a neutral base like black of grey- and add a few colorful accessories.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Simplify...

We work hard and play hard, filling nearly every moment with activity and consumption. Sometimes it is just all too much. Make a choice to live stress-free. Follow these simple steps to live simply:

1. Stop buying things that don't serve a purpose in your life. If you absolutely love it, keep it until it is beyond repair. And eliminate (donate, recycle, regift) one item from your home before you buy it.

2. Make sure your home size is appropriate and easy to maintain. Living in a cozy environment can be more satisfying that the stress of maintaining a "mansion". Plus, the more extra space one has, the more it tends to get filled with un-needed stuff.

3. Schedule some down-time to relax and do "nothing"- at least 30 minutes a day. Try to spend some time in nature. Don't have time? Practice saying "no" to things that don't fulfill you.

4. Do you feel like your child's taxi? Limit extra-curricular activities to 1-3 per week, depending on their age. Otherwise, you may be raising a child that becomes addicted to constant stimulation.

5. Connect with a sense of spirit in your life, whether through prayer, religious service, journal writing, meditation or spiritual reading. You will find that simplicity leads to spirituality.