Devolverme el aire

Okay, so I stole the title from "A Puro Dolor".  I always get stuck on eternal rotation every time I hear this song.  So beautiful!

But I have been so busy with Avon these past few days my head is spinning.  I didn't believe I'd have so many sales with them, in only 6 campaigns.  I only wish the landing page on my website were as pretty as the page that comes up when you click "Shop Now".

One thing I've learned these past few days is that organization is KEY.  Got to keep EVERY order organized until they are delivered the happy customer, or else.

I've even got two returns; my bad.

This is the princess shower bag.  It's a cool little bag for carrying bath accessories.  It's terry cloth and very super roomy.

Then this is the shark shower bag.  They're both so cute, I stand to see them go back to Avon.

If you'd like them as a gift for your little someone special, let me know.  It' can be on the first thing to you for $14.99 each.  I'll even throw in the shipping for being so nice to get it off my hands.

I've also been real busy moving my keshkingirl jewelry BACK to viadellaRosa.  Four shop are REALLY too, too much for me to handle right now.  I'm slowly scooting all of the pieces back over there, with better pricing and prettier pictures.

Whew!  I think that's all for now.  I'm going back to Son by Four.  Who are now doing Christian music, which just rocks my socks!

Splish Splash.

 

So I was going to write a nice blog about one of my new listings at KeshkinGirl Jewelry, but instead, I think I have to vent a bit about how my day went, and what I did to fix it.

I walk into work today, with jobs already piled up to my nose, when someone decided to drop off a bus of the organizationally-challenged on the corner and let them come into my store.  Of course, I pride myself on my customer service skills so I do my best to help these people with their "last minute" needs when what I really wanted to do with scream at them to get out of my store and go take a few time management courses.  

It never ended.  From 9:00am to 3:30pm, it was a steady stream of people I will graciously term "special".  The medley of questions asked today rivaled someone running into a McDonald's and asking if they carry Big Macs.

About a metric ton of paper (recyclable paper, of course) later, and I was released into the wild.  I ran like my hair was on fire and jumped in my car.  I couldn't have gotten home faster if I'd jumped in a tardis.

Fortunately, all was quiet and peaceful when I walked in, so I high tailed it to my shower.  Blessed, hot water pounded all the stress out and I decide to try a new product I'd purchased as part of a bundle set from Avon.

<--- This is the set I purchased, and I took one of the shower gels out for my own use. The actual bundle is no longer available on my website, but I still have it available for a bundle price. Comment below if you want it, and it's yours.

I always like to try things before I promote them, and today was the perfect day.  

First of all, let me say that the scent is absolutely beautiful.  Not too strong, not too weak, it has a fragrance that I can only describe as "yummy-sweet-floral." All those tight muscles in my neck let loose and I felt all of the stress heading for the drain.

The shower gel is a moisturizing blend, like all Skin So Soft products, which is good for me.  I have to admit that I've always had dry skin, but this summer?  I feel like I'm sitting on a hot rock by some cactus in the middle of desert turning all kinds of colors.I guess I'm getting to that age... bah.  

My skin immediately drank up all the moisturizing goodness, and I can say now, almost 4 hours later, my skin is still soft and it still smells yummy.

Then I dabbed on a little of these ---->  They Hyacinth to be exact.  

This is the Limited Edition Avon Little Dot Fragrance Trio.  Shh!  It's actually not available until Campaign 21, but I have to rave about it.

While the original Little Dot Perfume Set actually contained five single-note fragrances and sold in 1886, this tribute set contains three of the most popular, Rose, Violet and Hyacinth.  

I find the Rose scent to be very light and delicate, and not the typical rose scent you would expect from a fragrance.  No heavy, cloying smell here.  The violet has a very vintage scent -- it actually reminds me of a perfume set I had when I was a little girl, and of course brought a smile to my face.  The Hyacinth, however, is my favorite.  It's light and sweet and I felt like such a girly-girl when I dabbed it on my pulsepoints.

Needless to say, all of the tension of earlier today is completely gone.  I absolutely ready to tackle this weekend of cleaning, Sunday School and the television, where I will be camped out all Sunday after church.

Hmm... perhaps after Sunday, I'll need another dose of Hyacinth to lift my spirits again. 

Oh, yes, and the pretty, I listed today?  

I call her Alhambra.

Mommies Unite!

Being a mom of 2 crazy/cool kids, I love almost all websites that have to do with the little 'uns.  When I became an Avon rep this year, I learned about a new site that Avon launched dedicated to all things baby and mommy.

Tiny Tillia is the coolest, freshest site I've seen.  I just spent a few moments playing around and drooling all over the cute baby products and mommy-pampering goodies.  It has a registry, and signing up for it is too easy for words.

It has everything from bathtime to accessories for baby, from Calming Lavender Shampoo and Conditioner to the Plush Playhouse (which is on sale for 50% off when you make a $40 purchase).  

This baby swaddler is my favorite so far.  It's perfect for all new babies, who simply adore swaddling.  It's a cuddly, made of that great microfleece material and comes in pink and yellow.  It's only $12.

Ready to go?  Just click this link and search for your representative.  Of course, if you don't have a rep, you can always put in my information.  Right above to the search bar at the top right, it says search for your representative.  Click there and then put in the following:  ALVARADO and MA (for Massachusetts).  I'm on the second page.  Just click my link (Myrna Alvarado) and you're ready to shop!

And it doesn't just have goodies for the little peanuts; mommy can also get pampered too!

 

This 3-Piece kit will take care of that new mommy;  it comes with soft-citrus scented body wash, lotion and a hand cream. It's a $20 value, all for $18.  Add it to your favorite mommy-to-be's registry and get ready for that baby shower now.

So go!  Sign up and have fun!  And contact me if you have any questions about the site!

Viva La Organization!

No, that is not anywhere in my house.  Not the kitchen, the garage (what is that?), the bedroom, bathroom, or kid's room.  Nor is it, to my dismay, my home office.

Yet.

As far as organization goes, I'm one of those who need to take small baby steps.  One piece at a time, one section at a time.  Like eating a whole cow... one slider at a time (sorry vegetarians!).

I have made some progress on that path to organization, though.  I have all the paperwork for my Avon selling in one blue zipper pouch.  I do have a corner and re-purposed closet dedicated to the crafts.  You can actually find things on my desk.

And now, my home-business work schedule is finally set.  


Seriously, you say?  Yes.  I've been at this home-business thing since 2006 and now I decide to organize my time.  I suppose you could say my brain finally put down its foot and said enough was enough.


Those of you who are following my various shops and venues, I'm putting my "store hours" down just for you to keep track.  For questions, comments and feedback, I am always available, but these are the days and hours allocated to each shop/venue for now.  As I become more successful, these hours will change to accomodate.

The hours are all the same:  I'll be online exclusively between 8:00pm and 9:30pm.  Doesn't sound like much, but considering I can type 100+ wpm, I can crank out a lot of content in that time.  Kind of like the way I talk...

viadellaRosa:  The oldest, the queen/diva of the shops.  Monday is dedicated to this shop.  You'll get a blog post, some new listings, tweets and updates.

Avon: I put my Avon Lady hat on Tuesdays.  I'll usually be available online at my Avon Website, available for chat between 7:30pm and 8:30pm.  Again you'll get a blog post, new info, tweets, updates and maybe a giveaway.

Seriously Banners & Black Ink Alchemy:  All you sellers and art lovers out there, come check me out on Wednesday, both on Artfire and Etsy.  I'll update you on the newest designs, what I've got brewing on the back burner.

Keshkin Girl Jewelry:  I'll be dedicating Thursday to the sparklies.  Everything thing over at the Etsy shop is being updated to be bright and pretty for the holiday season, and on Thursday, I'll give you plenty Updates.

Haeven:  Now, haeven is back in a new way.  It still dedicated to everything for home and soul, but now I have a new product line that I'm really excited to share with you.  On Fridays, I'll give you all the details... especially about the great way you can take care of your Holiday shopping without killing yourself at the mall.






The entirety of Saturday and Sunday belongs to my family and me.  I may craft some on Saturday, though not much more than an hour.  On Sunday, off to church, Sunday School for the Tiny Dancer, and much needed rest.


Whew!  That felt good!  It's codified, and now I'm dedicated to keeping my schedule.


Like I said earlier... viva la organization!

Ding Dong! Avon Calling!

So, In case you haven't noticed from the fan page, I have become an Independent Avon Representative, both via direct sales and as an eRepresentative.  


I have to say, I L-O-V-E Avon; always have.  My mother (there she is again!) used to do it all back in the 70's - Avon, Tupperware... I even remember the little porcelain containers that Avon used to sell it's famous colognes in.


Well, those fancy shmancy containers may be gone, (*sniff*), but the products are still as quality as they were back then.


The thing I like best about being a representative is that each product is carefully produced & tested before it's launched.  Before each new product (like the new Genics) is launched, we representatives get a chance to learn all we can about it, so that we feel very empowered to offer it to you.


Campaign 20 has just begun, and with it, some great, fabulous new products:

Advance Techniques Damage Repair 3D Rescue


Instant repairs three types of damage, hence the 3D.  What, did you think you needed to buy 3D glasses to use it? 


Well, it's only $9.99 and it comes with the cutest sparkly travel brush with mirror.

I'm so loving this elephant pendant.  It's of burnished brass, rhinestones and faux-ivory.  And check out the earring and bracelet set to go with it.

And, yeah, check it out... a knife set!  Avon's got just about everything for you.  I say just about, because there are a couple of things they haven't gotten into yet... but that's for another post and another product line I'm proud of.


Made of stainless steel (yes, that's stainless) and tucked into a cool acrylic stand, this will brighten any old kitchen right up!


So, yeah, I'm a happy little Avon Lady... and I guarantee you'll see more goodies than your old fashioned Avon lady ever shook a stick at. 

 Cya later!