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Bagging Your Avon Brochure

With so many new and exciting things happening with Avon, our Avon Brochure, also known as an Avon book, have taken on a new look. In addition to the new logo on the front there is a new format inside.  The new look of a magazine-style brochure is much more enjoyable to read. It also makesContinue reading “Bagging Your Avon Brochure”

Why do some perfumes last longer?

Have your ever wonder why when you buy some perfumes they seem to last longer than others. Generally speaking it has to do with the concentration of scent. Whether you’re buying a Cologne or toillette water or perfume each has its own concentration level. Watch YouTube Video I recently learned that there are several differentContinue reading “Why do some perfumes last longer?”

Should you sell Avon?

I seriously have to admit I never started with Avon to make money.  In fact I joined to help my daughter. My mother was taking about “retirement”, and decided she was gonna stop selling Avon, so my daughter suggested that we become representatives and that way my mom would know her “Avon people” would beContinue reading “Should you sell Avon?”

Hyaluronic Acid

So what is hyaluronic acid?  In a  Healthline article  from 2018 “Hyaluronic acid, also known as hyaluronan, is a clear, gooey substance that is naturally produced by your body. The largest amounts of it are found in your skin, connective tissue and eyes. Its main function(of hyaluronic acid) is to retain water…. Roughly half of theContinue reading “Hyaluronic Acid”

Set a Goal Everyday

  Not everyday do I reach my goals… But having a goal keeps me from running around like a chicken without my head… I actually have a day/week/month planner that I’ve developed for myself and print from a spreadsheet program. It sitd on my dining room table on a clipboard. I try to focus onContinue reading “Set a Goal Everyday”

Create Your Digital Business Card (for free)

You’ve probably heard many people, especially those in direct sales, such as Independent AVON Sales Representative talk  about sharing their digital business card. There are several paid programs you can use to create a card, but I’m pretty cheap, and didn’t want to spend the money.  So after reviewing several programs, and reading several blog postsContinue reading “Create Your Digital Business Card (for free)”

What is micellar water?

Simply put, micellar water is made up of micelles. Tiny balls of surfactant molecules suspended in soft water. The idea is that micelles are attracted to dirt and oil, so they are able to draw out impurities without drying out the skin. We might think this is something new, but apparently micellar water had been seeingContinue reading “What is micellar water?”

Finding the Perfect Perfume

It seems we each have our own idea of the perfect scent.  We try many different perfumes, many different scents before we find the one we like the best.  What would happen if we didn’t need to go through all that trouble. With over 30 unique perfumes to choose from, your sure to find an  AvonContinue reading “Finding the Perfect Perfume”

Lip Tattoo

I’m so excited to share the new Avon 2-in-1Lip Tatoo  It’s a semi-perminent lip stain, that truly last all day long.  And best of all it’s VERY affordable (less than $15). A bold lip inspires a bold life, so go out of your comfort zone with our dual-ended lip stain. Saturated color meets serious stayingContinue reading “Lip Tattoo”

Do you need a vitamin supplement

Believe it or not most of us actually need to have a vitamin supplement.  I know what your probably thinking, but I had a doctor tell me we should be able to get all of our nutrition from our food.  But, do you? Do you eat a full, balanced diet every meal, every day or doContinue reading “Do you need a vitamin supplement”

Glimmershadow Review

I never thought I’d like a liquid eye shadow, but WOW.  I was really surprised by the new Avon Glimmershadow.  Not only does it go on smooth, but it stays put. And when I say stays put, I mean all day long, without creasing or even fading in color.  In fact at the end ofContinue reading “Glimmershadow Review”

Clinical Line Eraser Product Review

You know how you may have something you use on a daily basis, without even thinking about it.  The Line Eraser with Retinol from Avon is one of those products.  I was using it daily as she part of routine, just kids a habit.  I was feeling good about how my skin was looking, andContinue reading “Clinical Line Eraser Product Review”

Don’t get eaten up this summer- Bug Guard Review

With Memorial Day fast approaching and the first weekend of summer camping it’s time to think about those pesky bugs.  With so many different insect repellent on the market it is sometimes difficult to decide which one to use. It appears the ones with DEET seem to work the best. But do you really wantContinue reading “Don’t get eaten up this summer- Bug Guard Review”

I’ve been broke many times, but I’ve never been poor

Just like everything in life,  wealth is based on your perception.  Lately I’ve been told several times “we weren’t rich like you growing up”. Or ” we grew up poor, and couldn’t afford to have nice things”  or my favorite ” poor people have poor ways”  (which is a topic for another discussion) I neverContinue reading “I’ve been broke many times, but I’ve never been poor”

Dare to be Different

During communion service today, the Deacon devoted the topic to being different.  How we should embrace what makes us unique and different.  That difference is essentially our gift from God. How many times have I tried to fit in?  How many times have I went with what ever the crowd was doing? I remember oneContinue reading “Dare to be Different”

Smooth Moves

One of the new product lines from Avon is called Naked Proof.  With a few products the line launched earlier this Spring. #NAKEDPROOF is a proven body care line that delivers powerful results. Reveal the skin you’re in with body care designed for real women. One of the products is a cooling gel that helpsContinue reading “Smooth Moves”

Care for what you have

Have you ever wondered why it seems some people always have nice things.  Why is it that some people have everything. Years ago I had the opportunity to meet a German Family. It was one of the summer our family was”, living in a camper neat one of my dad’s job sites. This family IContinue reading “Care for what you have”

Interpretation of Facts

I’ve always been the kind of person who needs to know why.  I want the facts.  When is Disney Land many years ago, instead of enjoying the ride “It’s a Small World”, I found myself trying to figure out how they made it work. For me it had always seemed, I do research, even overContinue reading “Interpretation of Facts”

We’re all Connected

Have you ever heard, that we are all within 5 connections from each other.  That a friend, of a friend, of a friend, of a friend knows a stranger, that you will probably come into contact with and have a connection with. In about 2002, while my son and another young boy and I wereContinue reading “We’re all Connected”

Why I Order AVON online

Are you aware that you can order Avon right from your smart phone?  Or from your laptop, chrome book or tablet. Avon is a leader in online customer service.  The Avon your Grandmother loved, is now leading a new generation.  In fact, I usually order from my own online e-store a couple times a month. Continue reading “Why I Order AVON online”

Why don’t we eulogize the living

After a recent post on Facebook, several thoughts can flooding through my mind.  The article was about .. When as an adult losing a loved one can make you feel orphaned, abandon, and alone.  I see myself as being “lucky”, when you might think is pretty wired when you ready further. My first dealing with aContinue reading “Why don’t we eulogize the living”

Affirm Yourself product review

I’m actually pretty much sceptical when it comes to products that claim to make a difference. Especially if it’s a cream that claims to firm up, and define.  So imagine my surprise when I found a product that actually did firm up the flabby skin on my arms. I thought I was noticing a difference,Continue reading “Affirm Yourself product review”

Marriage as a civil union

Treat your marriage like a business. This may seem like an absolute ignorant statement, but just hear me out.  First on all, regardless of you religions beliefs, regardless of where you live, and even regardless of your income.  To get married you must have a license.  A document that states you are joining into aContinue reading “Marriage as a civil union”

How to back order Avon online

Many customers have asked me how to “back order” from your online e-store.  This often happened when you see something is on sale in a previous campaign, but didn’t get your order in. We all love to get someone on sale, and with Avon you can order from a previous campaign.  The first step isContinue reading “How to back order Avon online”

Finding the perfect match

We are all guilty of not updating our foundation.  Over the past couple months, I was feeling like my lines and wrinkles were over powering.  No matter what I did they they were, along with dark circles under my eyes.  It wasn’t until I was helping someone else match a foundation to her skin thatContinue reading “Finding the perfect match”

Feeling Nostalgic… Missing Montana

With all the snow we’ve been getting, I find myself becoming nostalgic and missing Montana. For anyone that has spent a winter in Montana, your probably thinking I’m nuts.  It’s really quite hard to believe it’s been 30 years since I experienced my last Montana winter. And what a winter it was It all startedContinue reading “Feeling Nostalgic… Missing Montana”

Skin care

I’ve recently been asked by several people “what do I do with all this stuff”… When caring for your skin there are 4 basic steps 1) cleanse – do this both morning and night Try one of these Cleansers 2) smooth or treatment- this step might include a serum, line eraser, lifting treatment, and canContinue reading “Skin care”

When a man gets sick

Have you ever noticed that the world must stop when a man gets sick.  Just this morning, my husband said to me ” man I feel like crap”. As we talked a bit longer, I said I’m sorry, you must have gotten what I had Friday. As he got ready to leave for work, heContinue reading “When a man gets sick”

Knowledge is power

Although you may have heard the phrase ” Knowledge is Power” when in school, but what does it really mean. For me, that phase meant, if I worked hard enough at school, I would be able to go to college.  As a young teenager in rural Idaho, longing for something better, I knew the onlyContinue reading “Knowledge is power”

Skin Care… Where to Start.. 1, 2, 3..

It seems everyone has their own advice, and recommendation when it comes to proper skin care. When you Google skin care you gonna find tons and tons of information. Each and every company has their recommendations, and it seems every magazine has its own idea of what to use. So what should you do? Here’sContinue reading “Skin Care… Where to Start.. 1, 2, 3..”

Valentine’s Day Recollection

It’s kinda funny how today sorta crept up on me. Don’t get me wrong, Valentine’s Day, happens every year, on the same date, but this year is just different. It’s only been a few short years ago I was forced with the realization that we were spinning our wheels, and still sliding backwards. So todayContinue reading “Valentine’s Day Recollection”

What to do on a Snow Day..

Even though we usually don’t think of February as a time to have a Snow days, here we are. So what are some things you can do when school is closed? The first thing that comes to my mind is the list of home cleaning that needs to be done.  You know the dusting, mopping,Continue reading “What to do on a Snow Day..”

What is Lyme Disease

What is Lyme Disease? Monica Nuxoll, May 2018 Lyme Disease is usually caused by the Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria. In the United States it is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected blacklegged, tick also known as a deer tick.  The bacteria is transmitted through the saliva of an infected tick. With more thanContinue reading “What is Lyme Disease”

What is retinol?

What is retinol? Dermatologists consider retinol the holy grail of noninvasive wrinkle-prevention. It is a weaker, over the counter version of tretinoin (a prescription that is highly effective in reversing sun damage and signs of aging) When applied topically, this vitamin A derivative stimulates collagen production and cell turnover, which reduces the appearance of fineContinue reading “What is retinol?”

Is a “side hustle” for you?

It seems more and more often you have a friend, family member or aquaintance who asks you to join his/her  new network marketing, home based business, or “side hustle”.  So what do you say? First, it’s hard to turn down a family member or good friend, especially without putting a damper on their parade.  YesContinue reading “Is a “side hustle” for you?”

New Year Resolution

Do you make a New Year’s Resolution?  It seems every January many of us make a resolution to become a better friend, live a healthier life, or maybe do more reading.  What is your Resolution for the upcoming year? I’ve recently read about choosing a single word to focus on for the upcoming year.  ThisContinue reading “New Year Resolution”

To soak or not to soak

It’s been quite a while since I’ve updated.  For those of you that know me, you know I have a bachelor’s degree in nursing, and said I would return to nursing if I ever grew up.  Well it seems as if I’ve grown up, atleast a couple hours a week. I’ve recently taken a contractContinue reading “To soak or not to soak”

Have you heard about the newest trend in skin care?

Have you heard about the newest trend in skin care? HYALURONIC ACID What is hyaluronic acid? Hyaluronic acid is a super hydrator that’s naturally found in your body and lost over time as you age, making it one of the most popular skin care ingredient trends on the market. What are the hyaluronic acid benefits?Continue reading “Have you heard about the newest trend in skin care?”

Fuel up with 21 grams of naturally sourced protein!

Boost Into today’s fast paced world, it seems taking time to make sure we get proper nutrition is the last thing on our minds. It’s seems we take the time to make sure our automobile is properly cared for.  We stop by the gas station, check the oil, and water, and even add gas additiveContinue reading “Fuel up with 21 grams of naturally sourced protein!”

Back to School Skin Care

It’s that time of year when we think about school.  The truth is, teenagers go through so many changes during this time. For many it involves a new school, learning to go from classroom to classroom for classes, and dealing with hormonal changes and puberty.  With all these demands on our teenagers, it’s no wonderContinue reading “Back to School Skin Care”

Skin So Soft for Dogs?

I’ve recently had several people requesting Skin So Soft bath oil, but not too take a bath. Skin Do Soft Original Can you believe Avon first introduced Skin So Soft in the early 1960’s.  Avon’s Skin So Soft is a bath oil, but as with many other products, people have found it useful for otherContinue reading “Skin So Soft for Dogs?”

What would be your ULTIMATE Girls Night In?

For me it would be something that i haven’t done since my daughter grew up. A Saturday night Mani and Pedi party 👐👣 with my granddaughters, of course their moms Tessica, Amber, and Molly could come along. We would have pizza 🍕for supper, then start a Disney princess 👑 movie marathon. Footeorks Pumice Cream WeContinue reading “What would be your ULTIMATE Girls Night In?”

Joining Direct Sales

Have you ever thought about starting a side hustle.  Direct sales is becoming a very popular alternative to finding a second job. Join Today People join direct sales for a variety of reasons.  A personal shopper joins to get discounts on the products they already use.  A mother of young children may join so sheContinue reading “Joining Direct Sales”

What is a facial peel?

A chemical peel is a technique used to improve and smooth the texture of the skin. Facial skin is mostly treated, and scarring can be improved. Chemical peels are intended to remove the outermost layers of the skin. (Wikipedia) The chemical peel is one of the oldest cosmetic procedures in the world, and was performedContinue reading “What is a facial peel?”

My Start in Direct Sales.

For me starting this new adventure in direct sales was quite honestly not something that I had actually planned. My direct sales (network marketing) story begins in a small rural town of 900 people in central Idaho.   We had purchased a brick and mortar business with an annual sales of $35 thousand. In less thanContinue reading “My Start in Direct Sales.”

Luxury Bath Oil Skin So Soft.

Skin So Soft is one of Avon’s most iconic brands. This body oil has been used for many different purposes over the years, although it’s true purpose is as a bath oil, many have used it as an insect repellent, a furniture polish, or a makeup remover. It’s America’s favorite bath oil (based on mass-marketContinue reading “Luxury Bath Oil Skin So Soft.”

Why I order my AVON Espira Vitamin Supplements Online

PIt might seem strange for the Avon lady to order her vitamins from her own website, but that’s just what I do.  There are several really good reasons I do it this was way. First, I don’t forget to order.  We all know how busy life gets, and how sometimes even with a daily planner,Continue reading “Why I order my AVON Espira Vitamin Supplements Online”

Could you use a more Restful Sleep?

I really thought I was sleeping good through the night.  I was getting about 7-8 hours of sleep, and occasionally woke up before alarm clock.  I know how important sleep is to my overall health. Research shows that 7+ hours of sleep per night equates to better health and performance. But let’s face reality, sometimesContinue reading “Could you use a more Restful Sleep?”

Vitamin C helps repair sun damage

With summer months starting, we all know how dry and damaged our skin can get.  Many of us spend afternoons working in the yard or in the garden. This afternoon sun can cause severe damage to our Exposed Skin. And it seems our face is exposed to the skin year round. Although I believe SunscreenContinue reading “Vitamin C helps repair sun damage”

10 Minute Makeover

With the longer days🌞 who wants to spend all morning on makeup 😦 Welcome to the 10 minute makeover. Wondering How to get the products shown? It’sreally quite simple.. click on over to the website, add products to your cart, checkout and wala, your order is in its way to your door. Shop the Online StoreContinue reading “10 Minute Makeover”

Blaming Others

Blaming others. We all know those people.  They probably jumped right into your mind when you read the title. They seem to bbe the ones that just drain your energy, sometimes because you become the blunt of their failures, because let’s face it, it’s not “their” fault. The other reason they seem to drain ourContinue reading “Blaming Others”

What is Lyme Disease

What is Lyme Disease? Monica Nuxoll, May 2018 Lyme Disease is usually caused by the Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria. In the United States it is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected blacklegged, tick also known as a deer tick.  The bacteria is transmitted through the saliva of an infected tick. With more thanContinue reading “What is Lyme Disease”

Why I Donate my Hair

Why I Donate my Hair Monica Nuxoll, May 20th, 2018 Hair Donation is an often overlooked form of donation that requires more research than locating your nearest donation box. However it is also a donation that can make a huge difference. Shop Avon Hair Care Reasons to Donate Your Hair Whether someone loses hair fromContinue reading “Why I Donate my Hair”