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Just like humans...

Oscar!!!

They lose their baby teeth too!!!!

I know I kept them in a tooth box and all-

Just like everyone else I know that has a dog or any animal, we totally treat them like human children!  Our puppy Oscar(7months now) has definitely been growing and surprising us everyday!! I have never had a dog under 20lbs-and with the added funny breathing spouts he has, I have definitely been learning some new things about dog-ownership!

For example, this dog NEEDS a walk every morning and he's still not exercised enough! It feels like he is up every morning at 5:30 too!! I don't think I have slept in since we've had him!!

It's not all bad though- I've been getting more exercise, for one and not to mention his personality makes it all worth it in the end-I mean really, look at that face!!!

Getting all the party ideas together-I talked with Jen the other day briefly about hopefully getting a"cake" made for one of the gift baskets-I still havent decided though what else I could make or whatever "theme" I wanna make each one.  I am sure I'll get more ideas on August 1st at the party with Clare-Speaking of which she was at the convention this past Wed-the weekend I am assuming so I'll be excited to hear about any of the new products she has.....I checked out the website last night to see if any of the new items from my book went up and they did so Click here to get shopping or at least make your wish list for the Holiday season!!!

It's official(again..lol)!! I'm taking outside orders for my PartyLite party on September 14th-I received my packets of info today filled with order forms, a couple catalogs (all of which can be viewed online here) and tons of postcards that i can distribute to invite people to it.  There was also a sheet in there for Clare's August 1st party at the Glenside Knights of Coloumbus-She mentioned me taking orders from that party too for mine, but I'm not sure  about that-would it take away from the people who would attend mine? Or could this just be another perk of gathering orders at a different venue.  I can't wait to go get my eyebrows done-or my hair trimmed! LoL I'm so talky that I could just talk myself right into a booking I'm sure- there have been plenty of times I feel like I could have warmed right into a conversation about candles or home decor...lol-Lame!!!! But all it takes is one booking-then another and another and another-
I need to work on another outlet not for marketing but for a "live" kind of scenario where I could like login-work a bit from my computer with some orders at my discretion and also go from there-Another way to maximize my business-but how? where? I always find that I have some downtime in between either surfing around or checking e-mail where I could actually be productive-Just more things to ponder as I start to get this off the ground.
All in all feeling optimistic-and of course secure being that this is all going to be on my terms and I am not looking to leave where I am at all-just looking to maybe be a little more productive, make a little extra-not even extra just some comfort money..lol-and of course have some fun-2013 is gonna end better than it started and 2014 is going to  keep going up!!!



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Great deals online from partylite!!

So there are some really great online July specials this month for Partylite... Remember if you're clicking the link below please enter my name for any purchases you'd like to make

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Grand Opening Party-Online Shop Opened!!!

So my online shop opened for my Grand Opening party that I'm having in September.  This means by clicking on the link below all the purchases made through there will be applied to my first party that I'm having in September!! Please help support me if you can't make it, and if you're interested in making it-please e-mail me back with an RSVP and your email for further updates!!!

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Grand Opening Party Planning

So now that the vacation is behind me I can start to plan my September Grand Opening party to start my PartyLite business (I hope you all can help support me!!) I did have a jewelry party that I hosted in April, so whenever I know I am having an event I go into complete hostess mode!!! So excited!  This one definitely has a little more meaning of course because it is the kickoff to what I hope to be a new venture thats going to pay off and help me achieve the goals I'm looking to reach.

In thinking of different ideas and incentives I always try and steer clear of the wierd party games or ice breakers, but I did want to make this as welcoming and as fun as possible!! I started looking on sites to create some "door prizes" that hopefully will make for good incentives for my guests to participate!

I even saw on some websites that people make up gift baskets-any suggestions? ideas? I would love to collect some ideas about games prizes/ party themes to make this event memorable!!!


Party: Saturday September 14, 2013
Grand Openeing for my PartyLite online store too!!!

 Candles!!

That's Why I Love PartyLite!

Here it is!!! Fall/Holiday 2013!

So here it is the cover to the Fall/Holiday 2013 PartyLite book

I'm sooo excited!!! I'm starting to get together with some of my other friends who have chic, homemade items or home items they make from home to include in my "raffle" gift baskets!

A few ideas for the party so far are: (and these are totally dependent on the number of guests I can expect so.. the more the merrier!

• raffle baskets for guests to win one with home spa and pampering items-the other with home kitchen/chic gadgets partylite candles etc
• depending on the number of guests I would love to send everyone home with some partylite items as favors

This book is full of awesome stuff for home! Great votive holders, scents and reed diffusers! I hope everyone can make it but if not, experience my online shop for the deals and great items!!

It's Official ParyLite Grand Opening is on!!!

So it's on everyone! I got my Partylite fall/winter book to preview for my grand opening party, and I couldn't take myself away from it!!
When i say there are things with all price ranges, types, and fragrances-ahh I'm so excited! September 14th!!

Adding a Little Vintage...

without going overboard...

Sometimes we all want that vintage "chic" look but then one too many wall ornaments later and we're regretting it.  Every Monday Fab.com does Vintage Mondays where much like all the other boutique websites they have some pretty awesome "vintage" items (either truly vintage or vintage inspired)  for a short amount of time. Below are some of the things I found tonight that I thought would give you a touch of vintage without going too "theme" crazy.....

Love this for my wardrobe/dressing room-I don't even wear many Eau de Toillete but these are just beautiful vanity table items!

Awesome fireplace screen-this would look awesome in my sitting room-but can also be used as a smaller room divider to keep pet beds/unsightly items stored without being an eyesore.

Another great mud-room item! I love this crate for keeping shoes or dog toys by the back door!!

Back from vacation...and getting back into the groove..ugh!

So how do you get back from vacation and start into the whole work week again?! Take a whole day to be off and just do laundry for starters!! Below you'll find some of the ways we found to make our transition home from vacation that much easier!

• Clean before you leave-it seems like another thing on the list of to-dos before you go, but by doing a little at a time over the week before you leave, you only have to straighten up lightly if at all when you get in the door with all those bags!

• Put all your dirty clothes in plastic bags that you can just toss down the basement steps or wherever your washer area is and get to those dirties soon!

• Using a cooler like the one above was not only inexpensive but a great way to bring home and keep all those mini-fridge items from the hotel chilled-We also found keeping it in the trunk with a bag of ice per day kept everything super-cold even on 90 degree days!! 

• Have a set of clean sheets/pillowcases at the end of the bed or freshly made right before you leave.  That first night home in your own bed will never have felt so luxurious! (We had someone stay at our house when we were gone, so it was extra-nice even for them as a guest to come and stay :))

Kick your feet up and relax!! If you can't have the entire day off to do nothing and recover from your long trip home, then make sure you have more things prepared and ready for your return home.  A nice setup with candles, (check out these from patylite) a fresh bottle of white wine, and chocolates are a simple way to get relaxed and enjoy the few hours home before getting back into the rush of things again!-I'm sure you can tell I'm not looking forward to it!!

 

Add a Little Glow...

The following items are on fab.com tonight for a good price, but these glittery polishes definitely have some awesome look-alikes!

To your nails!

These awesome polishes I saw on Fab.com today You still have a couple hours to get thse particular sets, but I love the new polishes with chunky glitter.  I have a few from Essie this year that really play up the whole "accent" nail-look.

I Love the middle polish on this one-the stars look awesome!!

The multi-colored confetti really looks like cake-toppings!!

Forget the way your nails look when you go away on vacation think about the way you feel!! Sometimes the simplest things in life are the most enjoyable-it's known that the people who have time devoted to the simplest, tiniest little luxuries in their lives, are the happiest! So... Glow away!!!