Everyone's jobs are at risk

A few months back, I distinctly remember being at the gas station talking to the lady next to me, also filling up her car.  She was talking about the latest Twilight movie (I hadn't seen or read any in the series, so she was telling me just how much I was missing out!!), and I noticed she was wearing a shirt that said Blockbuster on it.  I asked her if she worked at Blockbuster, and she said yes.  Then, I asked her if she was worried about her job security there, with all the Redboxes in our town.  BTW, I love Red Box!!  It rocks and is very convenient.
"I work in a corporate Blockbuster.  I will have my job until I retire."  She said this and smugly got into her vehicle and drove off.  She was probably my age, in her thirties, but looked older than me.  I know she thought I was younger, because she called me "hun".

Now, Blockbuster is in trouble.  I can't remember when the last time I was in Blockbuster, and its next door to the grocery store, which I go to every other day.  I don't go to the movies but a few times a year, just because I don't have enough time in the day to do everything I want to do, but if I could, I would seclude myself in a matinée once a week, pending there are good movies out there!!  My point is that this woman probably has all her eggs in one basket.  She is a proud Blockbuster employee (and there is nothing wrong with that) but she had nothing else to talk about to the total stranger---except movies.   I am sure she is a pleasant people person, but right now, I wonder if she is quietly typing out her resume, just in case.

My sister T just got laid off this week.  She was off work for almost a year, went back for a few months, and not laid off yet again.  It happens to the best of us, and it happens to most of us at one time or another during a recession.  If it wasn't for Avon, I would have had a super minimal Christmas back in 2008, when the market tanked horribly and no one was buying homes.  For that, I stand by my Avon business and I am grateful for it.

The start up for Avon is super minimal: $10.  Yep. Ten bucks.   My district manager gave me all the books I would need and even some samples when I signed up, too.  I started attending my manager's monthly meetings to learn all I could.  I left my books everywhere.  I took advantage of the discounts for my first few campaigns to stock up on supplies and gifts for my family, which they loved!!  I also took advantage of the online training Avon provides to gain knowledge about the products---and I learned a lot about perfume and makeup application.
If you are ever curious about what Avon can offer you or would like to become a representative, please contact me first!!  I can sign you up if you are local or have a district manager get you started.  Its easy, and its your own business!!

My sluggish Cures

Well, today was a long day-- I worked, showed some homes, delivered some avon, saw my sister, talked to my brother (he has my car again....but I don't have the energy to talk about its new problems), and now I will see AB and relax. Tacos tonight!!

Whenever I am feeling sluggish or not 100%, I have a few cure alls:

• The fruit and yogurt parfait at McDonalds. Its delicious and I really think it helps me feel better.
• Fresh squeezed orange juice. I mean, F R E S H. I go to the store, buy 2-3 oranges, and squeeze them myself and drink asap. Delicious and really fixes me.
• Water or Vitamin water. I only drink the Revive or Essential. When Vitamin water first started selling in the health food stores (1999-ish), it was very pale in color and had more natural flavor. Essential, the orange one, looked like watered down orange juice with sediment at the bottom. My sis and I drank it like it was going out of style...or going into...whatever you prefer.
• tylenol. I take 2 tylenol when I have a headache. doesn't always work, but helps.
• Smelling AB. He smells good. I think he wears Armani Code, but I'm not sure. Mix that with a bit of his sweat and a hint of garlic (he eats lots of garlic), and I feel better real quick!
• Over Easy Eggs. They must be fresh and served with buttered toast...not toasted light, toasted well done.

Win a Car with Glazewear!

I might be a bit early on this one...I am in Campaign 10 right now, but starting March 30-- You can win a car from Avon!!
Avon's Now is the Time to Shine Sweepstakes is simple. For every Glazewear purchased in Campaign 11 and 12, you will get one entry to fill out and mail in. One lucky winner will win a new, fully loaded 2010 Chevy Malibu!!
That's not all...one lucky representative will also win a new car, too!! So, I will need your help because I want to win one!!
Glazewear Lipgloss will be on sale in Campaign 11 for $1.99 each. I love Glazewear lipglosses. There are ones designed to give sparkle, shine, or intense color. There is even a clear one with spf, just to add a traditional gloss. They are not sticky at all---very comfortable to wear! I remember buying a glazewear lipgloss when they first came out (I wanna say maybe 1999??) and I thought it was too thick...but they changed their formula since---so if you were turned off back in the day, Glazewear is great and worth trying again at $1.99!!
You can email me or visit my store -- http://www.cpavoncalling.com/
This contest starts March 30--- You can PreOrder by email!!!!

Sorry for the Absence

Sorry for the absence, folks! Its been a few crazy days. Well, we have had another monthly winner, please check back to see who won and what gifts were won.
I have been pretty busy showing homes this past week. Yeah!! I'm so happy people are looking and hopefully buying...last year was slow, but I am looking forward to a great year this year in sales.
Has anyone ever thought about starting their own avon business? Email me [cpavoncalling at yahoo.com]. I would love to get you in contact with someone that can help you achieve your goals!!

SOLD!

This morning, I came to work ready to face the day. I usually check my emails before I leave for work, but each morning I do, I am upset before the day starts. I hope for a sale in my etsy shop, an online order in my avon online store, an email with a new order, or some fun note from a sibling or parent. Usually-- its more like this: notes of things to do from bossman, bills now available for review and payment, spam, spam, sales at sears and jcpenneys (when I have no fun money to spend), and invites for broker open houses on days I am already working in the office.
I said today, "Don't get mad before the day begins. I'll check my mail when I get to work." My main problem is that my work emails get forwarded to my personal email address....so I can check them when ever...where ever.
Guess what! My all pinks beaded hair barrette sold this morning on Etsy. I had a sale on my Avon online store. Its a wonderful day. I'm battling taxes and I am working for bossman, but I am happy!!
look at the item I sold: http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=25870075
Tonight, I get to see AB. He worked a super long day yesterday, so we didn't get a chance to see each other. I know he will be happy about my sales, both on Avon and Etsy. Right now, I need to get working on a bpo for bossman and then do some more tax prep for myself. I am going to keep a nice excel sheet this year for next year. Going through bill by bill and receipt by receipt is awful!! Its sooo time consuming and not worth it. I'm scared I will have to break down and get an accountant to help me. I've never done taxes for Avon before...the other schedule Cs I have down pat, but this one will be a bit different, because there is inventory, give aways, etc.

Make more Money!

Looking for an opportunity to make some extra money--working for yourself, and not someone else? Well, why not Avon?

Avon allows you to make your own schedule and do what you want with it. Many people don't know the benefits of working as an Independent Contractor-- like me (an Avon Sales Rep).

Becoming an Avon Rep is easy. Its a nominal fee of $10 to get you started. When I joined, my district manager gave me catalogs and samples to help me get started. I wrote my name on each book with my phone number and dropped them off at the grocery store (next to the homes magazines), the pizza place, and two chinese restaurants. I left a few at the post office on a table. I handed them to my sisters. And, guess what? A week later, I had a few orders. I still do the same thing each week, and I always get a few orders. Its as simple as that. If I had more time, I might walk from door to door hanging catalogs on everyone's steps, but I just don't have enough time in the day.

Have you thought about becoming an Avon Rep? I love it, and you might, too! For only $10, its worth finding out, isn't it??

If you have any interest, please email me--- cpavoncalling@yahoo.com or visit my online storefront, http://www.cpavoncalling.com/ for more information.