It's Birthday Month Fundraiser Time! Please Help Support Local Cat Rescue by Making Your Regular Purchases Through this Link!

It's that time of year again! Each November for my birthday, I do a fundraiser for a local 501(c)(3) cat rescue, Malcolm's Magic Community Cat Alliance. If you're not familiar, Malcolm's Magic is based in Canonsburg, PA, and is dedicated to working with cats in the worst of situations - abuse, abandonment, overrun feral colonies - getting them the veterinary care needed, and finding forever homes for those that are adoptable.

Shop the Fundraiser: avon.com/fundraiser/malcolmsmagic2020

This organization is run by one truly amazing angel of a woman, Amy Tadija, who I guarantee will be crowned Queen of the Rainbow Bridge when she finally arrives there many years from now. She relies on the help of many, many volunteers and foster parents to help with her mission.

This year, in the midst of a pandemic, Malcolm's Magic took on a feral colony at a trailer park in Washington County, PA, that was estimated to have 180 cats (but turned out to be over 260). Amy and her volunteers spent five months at the trailer park, trapping cats, transporting them to vet care, finding foster homes, and handling adoptions for these beautiful fur babies.

Because of their efforts, these cats are living their best life, rather than outside in filth, exposed to disease, predators, and the elements.

Can you imagine what it costs to have 260 cats vetted, including spay/neuter surgery, combo testing, dental procedures, blood panels, worming, flea treatments, and chipping? We are talking well over $100,000 here. Where does the money come from? Donations and adoption fees.

How Can You Help?

Shop the Fundraiser! If you're going to buy Avon anyway, why not shop for a cause? Malcolm's Magic will receive the profits from every sale from now through November 30 placed through this link: avon.com/fundraiser/malcolmsmagic2020. That amounts to 35% on beauty and jewelry products, and 25% on fashion and home goods. Last year, we raised over $430 for Malcolm's Magic, and this year I would love to hand Amy a check for $1,000!

If you haven't seen an Avon brochure lately, you will be amazed at the products available now! The company has new owners, LG H&H, that have taken it to a new level with a very diversified product line. If you would like to be added to my brochure mailing list, please send me a message or click on the sidebar.

Of course, donations may also be made directly to Malcolm's Magic Community Cat Alliance, PO Box 282, Canonsburg, PA 15317-0282.

You'll Be Entered to Win $225 in Avon Products!

For every $25 ordered through the Fundraiser, you will receive one entry into a raffle drawing for a bundle worth over $225! Products included in the bundle are:

Spring Pink Cosmetic Travel Bag
Passion & Beyond Rose Silk Bouquet Body Emulsion
Senses Shower Gel in Apple Glacé
Senses Body Lotion in Apple Glacé
Celestial Lariat Necklace
Celestial Bracelet Set
Cashmere Lipcream in Matte Soft Mauve
Iconic Pewter Christmas Ornament
Dr. Belmeur Cica Recovery Cream
Flourish Honey Blossom Eau de Cologne Spray

Follow Me on Facebook for Updates

Please like my Facebook page, @pamelamurphybeauty, for updates on the status of the Fundraiser. I will provide progress toward our goal of $1,000, as well as how many names have been entered into the raffle. After the Fundraiser ends on November 30, the winner's name will be drawn at random, and a check for the proceeds will be delivered to Malcolm's Magic.

Please share this post with your cat loving friends!

All cats featured here are from the trailer park project.

Shop the Fundraiser: avon.com/fundraiser/malcolmsmagic2020

See Avon's Animal Welfare Policy here.

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Just click here to go straight to the application! There's no obligation. It's FREE to join until December 31, 2020! Or, you can pay $30 if you prefer to get the starter kit with products and brochures.

Charmed, I'm Sure!

Are you looking for that ULTIMATE gift for the lady who loves high-end fragrances and opulent collectible bottles? Or someone who adores peacocks (like me)? Or an avid Avon collector? Maybe all of the above? Or maybe, something to add to your own Santa wish list?

AVON CHARMED IS HERE!

This limited-edition, exclusively numbered bottle (only 1,886 are being made) is made of glass, with an 18K gold-finish peacock perched on top, his beautiful tailfeathers containing 21 Swarovski crystals in various shapes, sizes, and colors. It is truly breathtaking!

Inside is 3.4 fl. oz. (double the normal perfume bottle size) of Avon Charmed Eau de Parfum Spray. A warm and dreamy scent, it has a radiant burst of crisp neroli as lily of the valley and jasmine absolute create a delicate floral veil. Notes of warm musk add a seductive dimension to this captivating fragrance. It is a beautiful scent reminiscent of Avon's Bird of Paradise scent, which was first introduced in 1969. And because it is an Eau de Parfum, it lasts much longer than an Eau de Cologne will.

It is packaged in a distinctive wooden collectible display box with 18K gold-finish clasp. Included is a letter from Master Perfumer Caroline Sabas with your exclusive limited-edition number..

A Little Background

Since 1886, beginning as the California Perfume Company, Avon fragrances have enhanced the lives of customers. Each fragrance creation is an exquisite masterpiece that begins with a close collaboration between Avon and the most renowned master perfumers. With this creative partnership, unique fragrance stories unfold. Always elegant and always unexpected, ensuring Avon is at the forefront of perfumery.

From the precious ingredients gathered from around the world, to the design of its opulent bottle and elegant packaging, Avon Charmed reflects Avon's proud heritage and presents a powerful and beautiful scent experience laced with sophistication.

So alluring. So enchanting.

If you would like to experience the scent of Avon Charmed, there is a scratch & sniff panel on page 227 of the Campaign 24 brochure, and I will be glad to mail you one! Just send me a message with your address.

This once-in-a-lifetime collectible piece is being introduced at the sale price of $1,000 (reg. $1,200). It will be available in Campaign 26 (November 25, 2020), but you can get on the waitlist to reserve yours now!

Join the Waitlist here: https://www.avon.com/product/avon-charmed-eau-de-parfum-spray-74690?rep=pammymurphy

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Holiday Preview!

The Holiday Shopping Season is upon us! And we know that Avon always has the cutest decorations, adorable pajamas, gorgeous jewelry, and fabulous gift sets. Some of the items are being introduced in Campaign 23, which starts on October 13 online, and more will be coming in Campaigns 24, 25, and 26!

Here's a sneak peek at what's coming in Campaigns 23 and 24. If you see something you like, don't delay, because our Holiday items sell out quick. Shop online 24/7 at joyoflipstick.com.

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Avon's New Collagen Boosting Collection

Collagen - the protein that gives our skin its strength and helps keep it firm - begins to break down as we age, leading to those dreaded wrinkles and sagging jowls. Elastin is also a protein found in the skin that helps it retain its shape. When elastin is damaged, our skin loses its ability to "bounce back," resulting in a loss of firmness. Ever wake up with deep creases in your cheek that take hours to go away? I say "Oh He** NO!" to that!

Did you know that the natural aging process starts in our mid-20s??? Yikes!!!

Intrinsic aging comes from genetics, so look to your mom and grandma for clues on your aging process.

Extrinsic aging is caused by external factors that we can control - i.e., sun exposure, pollution, stress, dehydration, smoking, lack of sleep.

Avon to the rescue!

The innovative new Isa Knox Anew Clinical Collagen Booster collection will help rebuild your collagen and give your skin a more youthful appearance! Think....FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH!

With the new Pro Microneedling Polisher and Peptide-Infused Rejuvenating Serum Ampoules, you'll see radiance reignited, fine lines and wrinkles reduced, and skin re-plumped and remarkably renewed!

Who are these products for?

Anyone who has skin care concerns such as fine lines and wrinkles, uneven skin texture, and/or loss of firmness and elasticity.

Let's take a closer look at the products...

Rejuvenating Serum Ampoules

Capsulated single-use ampoules keep formula fresh and potent, and deliver the optimum dosage.
Contains ingredients that increase the amount of total collagen content by 65% in just 48 hours.*
Vegan.

* Based on a cell-cultured study.

Key Ingredients

Peptide Blend - boosts the body's natural production of collagen and elastin for skin that looks youthfully re-plumped.

How to Use

AM/PM: Break open ampoule and smooth contents gently over cleansed skin in an upward and outward motion. AM: follow with sunscreen (I recommend Hydra Fusion Daily Beauty Defense SPF 50).
Use after Microneedling Polisher for an extra collagen boost.

FREE FROM:

Parabens
Phthalates
Fragrances
Mineral Oil

Microneedling Polisher

Visibly and gently resurfaces skin in one treatment.
97% agreed it makes skin feel dramatically smoother after just one week of use.*
Easy, professional at-home treatment.
Vegan.

* Based on a consumer-perception study.

Key Ingredients

Perlite helps stimulate skin's natural healing process to support collagen production and lessen the look of fine lines and wrinkles.
Aluminum Oxide Crystals remove dead skin cells and clear pores for visibly smoother, luminous skin.
Diamond Powder stimulates turnover and enhances absorption of serums and moisturizers.

How to Use

Use up to 3X a week.
Can use AM or PM. However, it is recommended to use at night, as skin ma be slightly flushed after use. Green Goddess Facial Oil will help eliminate any redness.
Apply a thin layer to clean, WET skin and gently massage in a circular motion. Rinse thoroughly.

FREE FROM:

Sulfates
Parabens
Phthalates
Fragrances
Mineral Oil

Best Skin Care Regimen to Use with Collagen Booster Products?

The perfect compliment to the Collagen Booster Collection is the Isa Knox Anew LX Ultimate Rejuvenating Collection. This Deluxe multi-function anti-aging skin care line addresses multiple signs of aging, including skin tone, texture, clarity, and wrinkles.

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Keeping Track of Campaign Tasks for Avon Representatives

During my three and a half years of being an Avon Representative, I've tried many methods of staying organized and remembering all the tasks I want to accomplish during each two-week campaign. At first, it wasn't too hard -- place my order on a certain day, it comes in on a certain day, I put the orders together and call my customers to schedule deliveries and add those to my calendar (both paper planner and phone calendar, because at 60+, I tend to forget things - like looking at my planner. So, the added bonus of the phone notifications is really helpful).

As my business and my team grew, more and more chores were added to my bi-weekly schedule. I was using Campaign Mailer to send out brochures. I was trying to keep up with posting to social media (Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Google) on a regular basis, as well as blogging. I was following up with team members and sending out emails to them. I was actively recruiting. All this and more, and keeping my orders straight too.

I was forgetting things, and I was inconsistent with the things I should be doing every campaign to keep my business growing and thriving.

I have a traditional paper planner book, which I love -- but writing down every task in the book every two weeks was too much, as was adding them to my phone as tasks. I don't know about you, but my phone will remind me once of a task on the list, and then it's out of sight, out of mind. And I didn't want to jam up my phone by putting every task in as a calendar event every two weeks.

I tried creating a chart in Excel, but that only works if you actually look at it. Truthfully, I'm a little scattered these days. I'm one of those people who will be in the basement office and need a light bulb, go upstairs to get said light bulb, grabbing finished laundry to take upstairs with me, put the laundry away, go to the bathroom while I'm up there, notice that the dog's blanket is all messed up and fix it, on the way back downstairs stop in the kitchen and grab a piece of candy and a bottle of water, and go back down to my office - without a light bulb. I don't know what happened, because I spent 25 years as a secretary and was one of the most organized people on the planet. Well, that may be an exaggeration, but I was pretty darn good at keeping all the balls in the air for multiple people. So it's frustrating to say the least.

Anyway, one day I saw online somewhere that someone had a simple dry-erase family chore chart, and BAM! That was it! The perfect solution. I got a small one with the days of the week on it (which I overwrote with seven campaign numbers) and ten lines for chores. It also has all the little stars, circles, and hearts to mark your stuff done. I wrote in my recurring tasks and sat it right in front of my face, next to my computer, so I can't not see it staring at me every day. And I have been on task with everything every campaign! Yay!!!

I got my little chore chart on Amazon for less than $7.00. But you can find them anywhere - Staples, Walmart, etc. Such a simple thing, and so incredibly helpful! And the nice thing is, you can add or change your list as necessary.

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The A-BOX: Cherry-ish Yourself

Hi there, Avon lovers!

You will definitely want to check out the latest A-Box, Cherry-ish Yourself!

This box has a value of $42 and contains four great products:

LYRD Artisan Cherry Vetiver Eau de Parfum Travel Spray, 3 fl. oz. I LOVE the scent of Vetiver, and this brand-new fragrance does not disappoint! Not even available in the brochure yet, you can get your hands on it NOW in this TSA-approved travel size. It's the perfect addition to your fragrance collection for fall.
Birthday Balm Lip Crayon in Surprise! This is a full-size lip crayon in my favorite shade, Surprise! It's a mauvey shade with a hint of purple, great on cool and neutral skin tones. It is butter-soft with a sheer hint of color and shine. Contains non-GMO shea butter for soft, supple lips. Free of mineral oil, parabens, phthalates, and gluten. It will become your go-to lip color for the dry winter months.
Gel Finish 7-in-1 Nail Enamel in Dazzle Pink. This full-size bottle in a universally-loved color gives high shine and a gel-like finish without the UV light.
The Therapy Oil Blending Cream Travel Size Jar (0.24 fl. oz.) contains hand-blended essential oils derived from a 200-year-old formulation of flowers, leaves, and fruits to keep your skin feeling nourished and looking younger. Contains sandalwood, avocado, and palmarosa leaves. Use AM and PM after cleansing and serum.

All this is YOURS for just $10 with any $40 purchase in Campaigns 20 and 21, 2020 at www.joyoflipstick.com! (online sale dates September 1 - 28)

If you've never purchased an A-Box before, you are missing out on some GREAT values! A new A-Box is introduced about every two campaigns or once a month, and it's a great way to try out new products at a fraction of the price. Each box is worth at least four times what you pay, and no subscription is necessary! Plus, there are no disappointing surprises - you see what you're getting before you order it. Just get the ones that interest you.

Side note: Before I joined Avon three years ago, I used to subscribe to one of the popular beauty subscriptions for about $10 a month. I filled out their preferences questionnaire, indicating that I am in my 60s, yet they sent me makeup with glitter in it that I would never use. They also sent me the same exact highlighter stick in two different boxes with two different designer labels on it, and about every other monthly box had brown eye shadow in it. Really? How many brown eye shadows do they think one person needs??? But I digress.

Remember, this box is only available through September 28, 2020!

See it here!

*Note: If you are viewing this post after September 28, 2020, go to www.joyoflipstick.com and type A Box into the search box to see the most current A-Box offering.

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150 Free Lip Balms! WHAT????????

Yes, you read that right! And I'm going to tell you how in just a minute.

Over the weekend, I tuned in to the Virtual Avon Visionaries Convention, where for just $59, Avon Representatives had the opportunity to access three days of new product information and training, and receive a swag bag worth over $175! It was pretty amazing, and I learned so much from my sister and brother Representatives on how to grow my business.

But the coolest thing announced at the Convention was the brand-new enhancement to the Pathway to Premier Program!

If you are a new Representative in your first 8 campaigns, you are automatically enrolled in the Pathway to Premier Program. Your clock starts with the campaign after the one during which you signed up. So, if you signed up during Campaign 19, your first campaign is Campaign 20 and your Pathway to Premier goes through Campaign 1 of next year. Pathway to Premier is a way to help you get your business off the ground and put some extra cash in your pocket - to the tune of $2,050 in bonuses on top of your commissions earned! If you meet all of your Pathway to Premier goals, you can earn a total of $3,300 in just 4 months!

Here's how it works:

When you join Avon, you are automatically enrolled in the Pathway to Premier Program where you are eligible to earn 2 types of bonuses: Stepping Stones and Milestones. The incentive expires once you reach Premier Level ($5,000 in cumulative sales) or the end of your 8th campaign, whichever comes first.

Stepping Stone Bonuses reward you with $20 for every $200 in sales you achieve within a campaign. For example, $600 in campaign sales = a $60 bonus. You can earn up to a total of $500 in Stepping Stone Bonuses.

Milestone Bonuses reward you with a 10% bonus for your first $500 in cumulative sales, and for each $1,000 in cumulative sales. This is where the FREE LIP BALMS come in! At the $500 sales level, you get a $50 bonus plus 50 FREE lip balms to share with customers and potential customers to help you build sales. At the $1,000 sales level, you get a $100 bonus plus another 100 FREE lip balms!

Oh my Goodness!!! What company does that? And did I mention that it's also FREE TO JOIN AVON through December 31, 2020?

Here's all the details on what you can make in the Pathway to Premier Program:

Sales Achieved (w/in 1^st 8 campaigns)	Stepping Stone Bonus	Milestone Bonus (cumulative)	Commission (cumulative, based on beauty items)	Total
$500	$0	$50	$125	$175
$1,000	$100	$150	$250	$500
$2,000	$200	$350	$500	$1,050
$3,000	$300	$650	$750	$1,700
$4,000	$400	$1,050	$1,000	$2,450
$5,000	$500	$1,550	$1,250	$3,300

There has never been a better time to start your own business, and why not choose the company that's been around for 135 years and is not going anywhere? Avon's goal is to regain its spot as the Number One Direct Selling Company in the United States, and with incentives like this, it's going to happen and happen quickly! I am so excited to be a part of this amazing company that truly values its Representatives!

Not an Avon Representative yet? It's FREE to join through December 31, 2020, at www.joyoflipstick.com! Click on Become a Representative at the top of the page. (You can also join for $30 and receive a starter kit.)

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It's Birthday Month Fundraiser Time! Please Help Support Local Cat Rescue by Making Your Regular Purchases Through this Link!

Charmed, I'm Sure!

Holiday Preview!

Avon's New Collagen Boosting Collection

Keeping Track of Campaign Tasks for Avon Representatives

The A-BOX: Cherry-ish Yourself

150 Free Lip Balms! WHAT????????

Here's how it works:

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