Veilment CBD and Hemp Products - Nirvana for Your Skin

 

Avon is upping its game with its line of Véilment Hemp Seed Oil and CBD products! The line is extremely popular, and new products are being added almost every month. Here's the lowdown on these amazing bath and body products:

The Véilment Product Line

Véilment products are formulated to help soothe dry, stressed, and/or sensitive skin. They contain natural premium ingredients such as cannabidiol (CBD) (more on that later), hemp seed oil, vitamins, antioxidants, and omegas, to provide hydration, reduce redness, and soften irritated skin.

Short for cannabidiol, CBD is a compound extracted from the hemp plant (a form of the cannabis plant). The use of CBD was legalized in the United States with the 2018 Farm Bill, and the industry took off. Because of its naturally calming and nourishing properties, CBD is a natural fit for skin care products in the therapeutic and anti-aging categories.

The CBD used in Véilment products contains zero THC and will not get you high or cause you to fail a drug test. It's also sustainably sourced - the whole plant is used in the extraction process.

Véilment CBD Dry Body Oil

*What It Is: A lightweight body oil with an enriched formula made with 100 mg. CBD to soften, replenish, and nourish skin.

*Key Ingredient: 100 mg. CBD (Cannabidiol) - a chemical compound from the cannibis sativa plant extracted from the stalks, stems, and flowers. CBD is NOT psychoactive.

*Why We Love It: 

        - Non-greasy, fast-absorbing formula

        - Instantly softens and nourishes skin

        - Visibly reduces redness, soothes irritation, and prevents dryness

        - Maintains skin's suppleness, leaving it radiant and hydrated

        - Free from fragrances, mineral oil, parabens, and phthalates

        - Hypoallergenic

        - Dermatologist tested

Véilment CBD Multi-Balm Sticks

*What It Is: They may look like innocent little lip balms, but don't use them on your lips! (Watch for CBD lip balms to come soon, though!) These Véilment CBD Multi-Balm Sticks provide on-the-go nourishment for your parched skin with easy, non-greasy application. Comes in two delicate fragrances: jasmine and geranium.

*Key Ingredient: 10 mg. CBD (Cannabidiol) - a chemical compound from the cannibis sativa plant extracted from the stalks, stems, and flowers. CBD is NOT psychoactive.

*Why We Love It: 

        - Provides nourishment and delicate scent to the skin

        - Easy on-the-go-size to tuck in your bag

Véilment CBD Nourishing Body Cream and

Véilment CBD Soothing & Nourishing Body Cream

*What It Is: These body creams leave your skin feeling soothed, soft, and nourished. The Soothing & Nourishing Body Cream has a concentrated formula for more distressed skin. I use the cream on my feet and I can't believe how soft they feel - as soft as a baby's skin! And I am 65 years old! Use anywhere your skin needs moisture and nourishment. The Nourishing Cream has a light jasmine scent, and the Soothing & Nourishing Cream has a light geranium scent. 

*Key Ingredient: 100 mg. CBD (Cannabidiol) - a chemical compound from the cannibis sativa plant extracted from the stalks, stems, and flowers. CBD is NOT psychoactive.

*Why We Love It: 

        - Helps to enrich and soothe distressed skin

        - Reduces irritation and dryness

        - Absorbs quickly, non-greasy

        - Hypoallergenic

        - Dermatologist tested

Véilment Hemp Seed Oil Ultra-Nourishing Bathing Bar

*What It Is: A plant-based bathing bar infused with ultra-hydrating hemp seed oil. Does not contain CBD or THC. 

*Key Ingredient: Hemp Seed Oil - a naturally-derived oil enriched with omega 3-6-9 fatty acids and vitamin E to help naturally nourish, hydrate, and soften as you bathe. 

*Why We Love It: 

        - Gently cleanses and nourishes skin

        - Dermatologist tested

        - Free from mineral oil, parabens, and triclosan

Véilment Ultra-Nourishing Shower Shake

*What It Is: A creamy, yet light, indulgent milky dual-phase formula infused with hemp seed oil and gentle cleansers, leaving skin feeling soft and smooth. Does not contain CBD or THC. 

*Key Ingredient: Hemp Seed Oil - a naturally-derived oil enriched with omega 3-6-9 fatty acids and vitamin E to help naturally nourish, hydrate, and soften as you bathe. 

*Why We Love It: 

        - Non-greasy formula

        - Great for visibly dry and/or sensitive skin

        - Suitable for every day use

        - Free from mineral oil, parabens, oxybenzone, and triclosan

Véilment Hemp Seed Oil Ultra-Nourishing Dry Body Oil

*What It Is: An easily absorbed dry body oil infused with nourishing hemp seed oil, that deeply nourishes skin for a healthy, radiant feel. Does not contain CBD or THC. 

*Key Ingredient: Hemp Seed Oil - a naturally-derived oil enriched with omega 3-6-9 fatty acids and vitamin E to help naturally nourish, hydrate, and soften as you bathe. 

*Why We Love It: 

        - Non-greasy formula

        - Great for visibly dry and/or sensitive skin

        - Free from mineral oil, parabens, sulfates, and phthalates

        - Dermatologist tested

        - Hypoallergenic

And coming soon...

Véilment CBD Cooling Body Roll-On Gel!

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Out With the Old! Time to Purge Those Nasty Beauty Products and Try Some New Stuff!

Your beauty products have a shelf life.

According to healthline.com, makeup will last for two to three years, even if unopened. Once opened, it will start to break down faster. 

I admit that I've been guilty of keeping makeup much, much longer than that. I won't even tell you how long, because it's embarrassing! But I have been getting better at offloading stuff that is just ridiculously old. I mean, why keep lipstick or blush with funky colors that you hate, just because you spent good money on them? Every time you look at that product, you'll be reminded of how you wasted money. Throw it out! Then you won't be reminded anymore. (says me to me)

What better time to purge than at the end of the year? Especially a year like this one that we can't wait to see the end of. Purging is going to feel really good this year!

So how do you decide which items to toss? 

First, check for expiration dates. If it's passed, toss.

Give it a sniff. If it smells like paint, the oils in it have gone rancid. Toss! If it just smells funky, toss.

If your mascara is more than six months old, toss. You don't want to mess with your eyes and bacteria.

If your blush or powder gets that oily film over the top (I used to scrape that off with tweezers, ew!), just toss it. That goes for powder eye shadows as well.

Lipsticks may look fine, but really, if they're more than two years old, you should toss.

Always, always, when in doubt, throw it out! Bacteria in your makeup can cause skin irritation, pimples, rashes, and even staph and eye infections.

As far as your skin care products, if you're using them every day, you'll probably use them up before they go bad. These products usually have expiration dates on the packaging, so you can always check that. Or if it seems off in smell or texture, replace it.

My Favorite Things!

Once you've made your purge, you'll no doubt want to try some new and innovative products! Here are some of my personal favorites for you to check out:

Physiogel Daily Moisture Therapy - just the thing for dry, sensitive winter skin. This dermatologist-recommended cream contains lipids similar to those found naturally in skin that help repair and strengthen skin's moisture barrier, restoring hydration your skin needs to stay strong and visibly healthy. I'm using it every other day, alternating with my Isa Knox Anew Day Cream.

Also available: Physiogel Facial Lotion, Physiogel Intensive Cream for Face, Physiogel Dermo-Cleanser for Face, Pysiogel Body Lotion, Physiogel A.I. Lotion for Face, Physiogel A.I. Cream for Face.

VDL Creamy Stick Jelly - My new favorite makeup product! This creamy stick provides sheer, buildable coverage with a dewy finish and can be used on lips as well as cheeks! Toss it in your purse and you're good to go for touchups! I absolutely love this, as it blends to a natural glow, with no clown face. Comes in four shades: Gretel (deep burgundy), Floege (hot pink), Riding Hood (red), and Rose Flake (soft glow with ultrafine pearl).

belif the garden eau de parfum - My new favorite fragrance! This brand-new, fresh and vibrant scent takes you on a stroll into the garden, where belif unearthed the energy of nature. Sparkling bergamot (that's what flavors Earl Grey tea) and dewy spring blossoms are wrapped in white musk for an unforgettable fragrance with a bright, buoyant feeling. You'll have everyone asking what you're wearing!

belif moisturizing eye bomb - How did I ever live without this? Just a tiny bit on your fingertip dabbed under and around the eye area feels so good, and helps keep the area firm, resilient, and smooth. This lightweight cream cools on contact and provides 26 hours of moisture. Contains pennywort (a/k/a cica), an herb known to soothe skin and boost elasticity. No matter what your age, you will love this stuff. I'm 65 years old, and look how bright my eyes look!

The Face Shop Rouge Powder Matte Lipstick - I'm not usually one for matte lipstick, but this one glides on smooth without that dry, cakey feeling, and it has staying power too! I love the Rose Powder shade.

Mono Pop Eyeshadow Palette - All the shadows you need, in one convenient palette! Choose from Mood Coral or Mood Brown. Each one has a mix of matte and shimmer shades for day or evening.

Rice Water Bright Foaming Cleanser - I love love love this cleanser! It feels so soft and creamy, and has a delicate fragrance. Makes a lot of lather, and leaves my skin so soft and clean feeling. And the size of this tube! It's huge - a full 10 ounces. My first tube lasted me over six months!

Anew Hydra Fusion Daily  Beauty Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 - I can't stress enough how important it is to use a good sunscreen every day, all year. I could have lost my life over a little grayish spot on my nose that turned out to be melanoma, because back in the 1950s and 60s when I was a kid, no one really knew or thought about sun protection. My mom used to put t-shirts on my brother and I at the beach to "protect" us from getting burned. Yeah, that didn't work. I had second-degree burns pretty much every summer. Burn, peel, burn again. I'm very fair and never tan. So at age 50, I got this spot on my nose that people kept trying to wipe off because it looked like a pencil smudge. Thanks to my dermatologist and a fantastic plastic surgeon, I only lost the tip of my nose and had to endure a few weeks of stomach-turning cleaning activities I won't get into here. But the point is, PLEASE WEAR YOUR SUNSCREEN! Skin cancer is no joke, and it's definitely not fun. That said, this Anew Hydra Fusion sunscreen is the best I've ever used. It has SPF 50, yet doesn't feel thick and greasy like some of the other brands. It's lightweight and goes on smoothly, and you can apply your primer and foundation right after putting it on. I use this every single day, even if I'm not planning on leaving the house.

Isa Knox Anew Collagen Booster Rejuvenating Serum Ampoules - These little "pills" (as my customer Linda calls them) really pack a punch. Each one contains enough serum to apply to your entire face and neck - you only need a drop in each area. Contains a powerful peptide blend that boosts the natural production of collagen. As we get older, we lose collagen, which causes the skin to sag. Boosting collagen production results in firmer, more elastic skin with fewer wrinkles.

FMG Cashmere Lipcream - These Lipcreams are infused with antioxidant vitamins C and E, shea butter, avocado and coconut oils to nourish and soften lips. Nine sumptuous shades come in your choice of two formulas - matte and satin! The matte comes in a slimline case and is not drying at all - it feels soft and creamy on your lips. The satin shades come in a traditional tube. All of them are beautiful!

Magix Prime Face Perfector - Avon has come out with a lot of new primers lately, and I've tried them all, but my favorite is still good old Magix Prime! It smooths, mattifies, and blurs all of the little imperfections, like discolorations and tiny wrinkles, so your foundation glides on over it for a flawless finish. This vegan formula is infused with a hydrating blend of fleece flower and rose extracts and has an SPF of 20. Some people even wear this alone (but I'm not that brave). And the price is a bargain!

 

Glimmersticks Eyeliners - A must-have for everyone's makeup bag! I swear I have every color in mine. And they are one of my top-selling items too. Creamy sticks go on easily, don't smudge, and last all day. So many fun colors, and they come in Cream, Waterproof, and Diamonds formulas. Don't forget about Glimmersticks Brow Definers and Lip Liners, too!

Hi-Brow Sculpting Gel - This stuff is amazing! If you're in my age group, you may have overplucked your brows back in the 70s, only to find out they don't come back. At least that's what I did. Ugh! But since I discovered Hi-Brow, I can fill in all those bare spots with this fabulous gel that gives the illusion of real hairs. It's water-resistant so it doesn't come off during the day either. Contains oil-controlling clay and conditioning kiwi extract and vitamin E. You do need to use the waterproof eye makeup remover for it.

Love at 1st Lash Mascara - I've been on a quest to find a mascara I love for the last 50 years - and I've finally found it! Love at 1st Lash makes my lashes long and lush, with no clumping and no raccoon eyes. The Love Complex™ contains lycopene, olive oil, and vitamin E, plus volumizing and lengthening heart-shaped fibers and rich black pigments. Whatever's in it, it's magical! And it's paraben- and sulfate-free, too. Comes in regular and waterproof formulas.

LYRD Bouquet de Freesia - Here's another beautiful new fragrance. LYRD Bouquet de Freesia is a fresh and clean scent with an unexpected mix of sweet freesia, tulip, and warm amber. Watch for more new fragrances coming out soon too! 

These, of course, are just a few of my favorite things. Be sure to check out the entire Avon catalog at joyoflipstick.com. You'll be amazed at all the new products if you haven't seen a brochure lately!

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Avon Has Cleaning Products for Your Whole House!

Think you know Avon? Take a look at AvonNow!

After 135 years in the beauty, fragrance, and skin care industry, Avon is branching out into household cleaning products! These products are top-of-the-line, work great, and smell great too. And they'll be shipped right to your door or delivered by your Avon Representative.

Here's the lowdown on some of the products available to you now:

For the Laundry:

Fresh Fiji 4X Super Concentrated Liquid Laundry Detergent

 Keep your clothes fresh and clean with this powerful liquid laundry detergent, featuring a 7-enzyme blend to eliminate stains so clothing looks whiter and brighter.

BENEFITS
• Super 7-enzyme blend eliminate stains
• 4X concentrated cleaning power in every drop
• Prevents future stains
• Leaves clothes whiter and brighter
• Fruity-fresh scent
• Works in all washers
• Phosphate-free
• Dermatologically tested

Fresh Fiji Sheet Detergent

Laundry detergent in a single sheet. Doing laundry is a breeze with these fresh detergent sheets. New unique format…no spills, no mess, no fuss, no measuring! Formulated with seven different enzymes blended to clean up the dirt and oily residues from skin and strong stains. This magic sheet completely dissolves in hot water, and even in cold water leaving no residue behind. Fresh and clean lemon and lavender scent from natural aroma oils, with odor-removing baking soda. 

FEATURES
• 30 easy-dissolving sheets
• Fresh lemon and lavender scent
• Special formula of blended enzymes removes stains with maximized cleaning effect
• Mild, long-lasting fragrance with natural aroma oil• With baking soda to help eliminate odors
• Each, 9" L x 8 W"
• For machine-wash fabrics only

Fresh Fiji Fabric Refresher

Freshen up with Fiji Fabric Freshener, an on-the-go spray that works on even the hardest of odors, including sweat! Made with natural deodorizing ingredients like green tea, persimmon and retinispora tree extracts for a long-lasting fragrance of up to 48 hours. Handy and slim, this fabric freshener is perfect for your purse, gym bag, carryon, desk and more! .57 fl. oz.

FEATURES
• Made with natural deodorizing ingredients
• 48 hours of lasting peachy rose and freesia scent
• Leaves no residue
• Anti-static effect
• Dermatologist-tested
• Pump-top spray bottle
• Not for use on leather, suede or fur

Fresh Fiji Fabric Refresher with Wrinkle Releaser

Freshen fabrics and smooth wrinkles with this fabric refresher spray. Formulated with green tea and persimmon leaf extracts to remove odors, and corn-derived dextrin for wrinkle control. Available in two unique scents. 16.9 fl. oz.

BENEFITS
• Freshens fabrics and removes wrinkles from clothes, bed linens and more
• Dermatologically tested

UNIQUE SCENTS
• Fresh - clean laundry scent
• Crisp - vibrant aromatic scent

Fresh Fiji Laundry Stain Remover Gel

Keeping your clothes clean is easy as a breeze. Pre-treat and remove tough, set-in stains with a powerful enzyme formula that helps to remove stains better than just laundry detergent alone. Great for treating collars, sleeves, socks and more. 7.4 fl. oz.

BENEFITS
• Pre-treats and removes tough set-in stains
• Powerful enzyme formula
• For gentle scrubbing action
• For direct application without damaging fabrics
• Fresh scent
• Helps to remove stains better than just laundry detergent alone

Fresh Fiji Laundry Stain Remover Spray

Keeping your clothes clean is easy as a breeze. Pre-treat and remove tough, set-in stains with a powerful enzyme formula that helps to remove stains better than just laundry detergent alone. Great for treating collars, sleeves, socks and more. 16.9 fl. oz.

BENEFITS
• Pre-treats and removes tough set-in stains
• Powerful enzyme formula
• For direct application without damaging fabrics
• Fresh scent
• Helps to remove stains better than just laundry detergent alone

For the Kitchen:

Morning Aura Dish Soap

Keep your dishes clean with this fresh liquid soap, which cuts grease while removing old stains and grime.

FEATURES
• Pack of 4. Each, 65.9 fl. oz.
• Vegan and cruelty-free
• Ultra degreaser- cuts grease, removes old grime and stains

Cucina Dish Soap

Kitchen formulas that make good scents. Naturally derived formula with stain-removing citric acid and microbubbles, complete with a unique and refreshing garden basil or lemon verbena scent. 16.6 fl. oz.

BENEFITS
• Grease cutter: effectively removes old grime and stains with "Citric acid Microbubble"
• Concentrated mild gel leaves surfaces spotlessly clean!
• Biodegradable for safe use: Safe for both the kitchen and the environment (eco-friendly)
• 100% plant-based surfactants
• Recyclable bottle

Cucina Dishwasher Pods

No measuring necessary! All-in-one detergent and rinse aid cleans and prevents water stains. Water-soluble formula dissolves easily in wash cycle. Nature-derived ingredients. Phosphate- and toxin-free. Fresh citrus scent. 55 pods.

BENEFITS
• All-in-one formula contains rinse aid to help remove water stains
• No measuring needed
• Fresh citrus scent
• Formulated with plant-derived ingredients

Cucina Essentials Multi-Purpose Cleaning Spray

Use in the kitchen, bath or anywhere that needs a fresh clean! Formulated with baking soda and citric acid, this multi-use water-based cleaner delivers a refreshing cleaning experience. Great for any non-porous surface. Bleach-free. 16.2 fl. oz. 

BENEFITS 
• Bleach-free water-based formula 
• Light citrus scent
• Safe on any non-porous surface 
• Free of phthalate, formaldehyde, chlorine, paraben and glycol ethers

Homestar Rangehood & Kitchen Degreaser

Introducing powerful solutions that keep the house (and more) fresh and clean! Clean hard-to-remove grease stains—no scrubbing required. Super-strength formula with a double-solvent solution blend for those pesky grease stains on rangehoods, stovetops, burner grates, BBQ grills, sinks and more! Just spray and watch foaming bubbles go to work, then rinse for a shiny appliance that looks like new. For tougher stains, leave on for an hour before rinsing. 16.2 fl. oz.

FEATURES
• Double-solvent solution blend
• High-tech foam weakens the connection between the grease and the surface
• Good for hard-to-remove grease stains
• Squeezable spray top
• No harsh chemical vapors
• External oven use only

For the Bathroom:

Homestar Foaming Toilet Bowl Cleaner

Pour in, flush later! This foaming toilet bowl cleaner fights toilet rings and stains. Convenient pouch dispenser. Use every two weeks. Pack of 5, 10.5 oz. each.

FEATURES
• Foaming toilet bowl cleaner
• Fights toilet rings and stains
• Convenient pouch dispenser

For the Whole House:

Homestar Glass Cleaner

Just spray and wipe away! Keep windows, mirrors, glass and more sparkling clean with this glass cleaner, which removes dirt, grime and fingerprints without leaving smudges or residue. Streak-free shine. Anti-fogging. Quick-drying. 500 ml.

FEATURES
• Cleans windows, mirrors, glass and more
• Removes dirt, grime and fingerprints without smudging
• Streak-free shine
• Anti-fogging
• Quick-drying

Homestar Multi-Purpose Cleaner

Introducing powerful solutions that keep the house (and more) fresh and clean! Bleach-free, triple-action power cleaner for the kitchen and beyond. Quickly and easily remove tough greasy, grimy messes with this super-strength gel foam cleanser, formulated with citric acid, orange oil and baking soda. This all-in-one spray cleaner eliminates kitchen grease, bathroom water stains and dirt between tiles, and even removes odors. 16.9 fl. oz.

FEATURES
• Removes tough greasy, grimy messes
• Natural citrus scent
• Citric acid maximizes the cleaning effect, especially on water stains
• Orange oil helps easily clean the grease and grime and eliminates odors
• No harsh chemical vapors
• Bleach-free

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Attending Vendor Events as a Way to Build Your Business

 2020 has been a challenging year for all of us, there's no doubt about it. And for those of us in direct sales who do vendor shows, it's been a pretty substantial blow to our income with most of the shows cancelled. 

Vendor shows provide a large part of my income. Last year, I participated in 23 vendor shows, or about one every two weeks. This year, I will do 11 shows by year's end. Twelve were cancelled. It's sad for sure, but it will get back on track.

I've learned that vendor events can be hit or miss. The ones that you expect to be great sometimes turn out to be dogs. But, on the flip side, a show that you expected nothing out of may end up being your biggest moneymaker of the year. You just never know. So many factors can contribute - including the weather (too nice out, too rainy, too windy, too cold, snowing, etc.), and if it's scheduled at the same time as another large event, like your city's NFL team game.

One show I did a couple years ago was in a tiny rural village's library. They had a total of three vendors, crammed into the library's children's room. There was a lady who made jewelry, a wedding venue, and me. I thought, "oh boy, this is going to be a huge waste of time." But it actually turned out to be one of the best events of the year for me.

I live in a rural area, so most of the shows I do are fairly small. I don't do the big, expensive events near the city; I leave that to the younger reps who have help carrying their stuff. As a 65-year-old, five-foot-zero, 110 pound grandma with osteoporosis, I have to limit myself to what I can physically do. Even outdoor events are getting harder, as I can barely lift my canopy, let alone put it up by myself. I have to rely on the kindness of other vendors to help me with it. So I put on my best "damsel in distress" face until someone offers to help, and if they don't, I have to approach someone and ask. Thank goodness for nice people!

But for all the hard work and iffiness involved with doing shows, I really enjoy doing them. Why? Because it's not really about making money with shows; it's about building relationships. I've been to shows where I barely made back my table fee, but the next day someone who picked up a book placed a $75 online order. I've gotten team recruits from vendor shows. And I've gotten many face-to-face customers from vendor shows.

Here are some things I've learned (some the hard way) about doing vendor events. These tips are general and apply to anyone selling at vendor events.

1. Don't pay more for a space than you can afford to lose. Around here, the norm is $25 - $40, but in more urban areas it can be a lot more.

2. Ask the show organizer how the show will be advertised. I did a show at an elementary school an hour away from me last year. Pulling into the driveway, there were signs all over the place for the school's book fair. Not a single sign for the vendor show. In four hours, there were maybe 10 customers, and they were all teachers at the school. I think I sold two items, and they were to other vendors.

3. Ask what time they open for set up, and give yourself enough time to get your display ready. It takes me the better part of two hours to do mine (I usually get two tables).

4. Bring a bag lunch or at least snacks. No need to spend money on food provided by the venue, if they even have food. And sometimes, all that's available is hot dogs and chips. As a vegetarian, I would go hungry if I didn't bring my own lunch.

5. Wear the most comfortable shoes you own, and comfortable but cute clothing. Put your makeup on, fix your hair, and wear jewelry. Wear your company's products whenever possible.

6. Be approachable and friendly. When a potential customer approaches your booth, stand up, smile, and greet him/her. Compliment them on something they're wearing, and ask if they're looking for anything in particular. If you're sitting behind your table, looking bored, playing with your phone or reading a book, people will just walk on by.

7. Have plenty of small bills and change on hand. Also, it is very helpful if you have a Square or similar device that accepts credit/debit cards. People are likely to spend more if they can use their card. The fees are minimal (3 to 3.5% normally), a small cost for doing business. Note: Do NOT charge customers a surcharge for using their card. This is illegal in some states.

8. Invest in a wagon. My Mac Sports Wagon is the best $80 I ever spent, let me tell you. It unfolds in a second and holds 150 pounds. I can get 6 Avon boxes in it, with other items on top. The wheels spin in all directions so you can get around tight corners easily. Pull the knob in the center to fold it back up and it fits between your front and back seats. I got this on Amazon.

 

9. Make a packing list and check it before you leave. If I didn't, I would forget something every time. Here's my checklist:

• Wagon
• Inventory
• Tote bag with office supplies, samples, tape, scissors, etc.
• Tablecloths
• Inventory list
• Square & change
• Brochures
• Business cards
• Recruiting flyers
• Chinese Auction basket

If the show is outdoors, add:

• Canopy     
• Canopy weights
• Tables
• Chair
• Canopy sides & bungees 

10. Last but not least, relax and have fun!

 Please let me know if you have any tips to add to my list! 

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Using Avon Fundraising to Give Back While Increasing Your Sales

AVON FUNDRAISING!

Are you an Avon Representative looking for a way to get to Premier or President's Club Level? Do you like to help others?

Avon Fundraising is the ticket!

Fundraising is an easy, rewarding way to boost your business while giving back to your community.

In a nutshell, there are two ways to raise funds with Avon: Printed Flyers and Online.

The Flyer Fundraisers are the traditional kind, where the organization goes around with flyers and takes orders, then delivers them to you. This type of fundraiser is typically used by school groups. You gather the orders, collect the money up front, place the combined order with Avon and pay for it, take delivery of the products, sort them into individual orders, and deliver back to the organization with a check for their earnings. Flyer Fundraisers are limited to the products on the flyers, and there are several different ones to choose from. You can view the current ones available on AvonNow under Manage Business > Fundraising Hub. A printed flyer fundraiser generally runs for only one campaign and must be registered in the campaign in which you'll be placing the order.

Online Fundraisers allow shoppers to peruse the entire product line and purchase anything they want, which opens the door for more profits. It takes less than five minutes to set up an online fundraiser, and it can run for up to 60 days. The organization simply shares a customized URL via social media/email, and when people shop, the earnings get calculated on your dashboard. Products are shipped directly to the consumers, so no work for you! The earnings will be direct-deposited into your bank account (make sure you are enrolled in direct deposit), and you will deliver a check to the organization when the fundraiser ends. 

With both types of fundraisers, you must decide what percentage of the profits you will donate to your organization. For example, if you are a Contender, you earn 25% on Beauty & Jewelry and 20% on Fashion & Home, as long as your total campaign order is at least $40. If you are at Premier Level, you earn 30% on Beauty & Jewelry and 20% on Fashion & Home. You will need to take that into consideration when committing a percentage to the organization. Also, for online fundraisers, keep in mind that you pay the shipping on online orders of $60 and up, and for flyer fundraisers, you will be billed for shipping just as you are on your regular AvonNow orders.. So, you want to be careful not to overextend yourself and end up committing to more than you earn. So, you may want to offer a straight 15% or 20% to them to give yourself some cushion. 

If you wish, you can run a flyer fundraiser and online fundraiser for the same organization at the same time, but they would have to be registered separately. Also, you would have to calculate earnings separately, as automatic reporting is only available for online fundraisers. It could get pretty confusing.

You can run a fundraiser for any organization or entity - it doesn't have to be a 501c3 charity. Think of schools, sports teams, cheer squads, church youth groups, family reunions, a friend in need of cash for medical bills or funeral expenses. Who do you know that might need some extra funds right now? I have done one for a friend who lost her house in a fire, and I've even used the Fundraising Hub to create a Facebook party for someone. Think creatively! It's great because the Hub keeps track of all the sales through your custom URL.

What are the benefits to you?

* You get new customers! New customers who shop an Online Fundraiser will be added to your Web Office Address Book, if they are not already attached to another rep. You can now reach out to them for continued business. More than half of Fundraiser customers are new to Avon!

* Referrals
* You reach Premier Level or President's Club (and higher earnings) faster, and the extra sales may help you qualify for incentives, trips, and more!

Learn More

Take the Fundraising training available on Avon U! 

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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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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

Are you interested in becoming an Avon Representative?

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.

Shop online at joyoflipstick.com!