This year, Mesa (actually all of Arizona) had a record number of high temperatures that continued into October. Now we’re in the 70’s and 80’s.
Do you remember the days when shopping for the holidays started with Black Friday? However, in these past few years – that almost feels too
Hello best and beautiful readers! No matter where you live, we probably agree that the temperatures and humidity were challenging these past few months. Although
Once again, we’re experiencing extremely hot temperatures this summer. Then there’s the political climate. I think we can agree it feels hotter than usual as
How do you feel about the complex maze of information around skincare ingredients? Most of us are confused and unsure – which is why Avon
MOVING. Over the past couple of months, Scott and I sold our house to move into a 55+ neighborhood. I’m sure I don’t have to
This month I’m following up on what I started in March about feeling younger now, than I did at 21. It’s about control. More specifically,
Last month I celebrated my 55th birthday…and shared how turning struggle into strength makes me feel younger now than I did at 21. Before I
On March 24th I will be celebrating my 55th birthday. I am so excited and before I go on, I first have to share with
Maybe the better question is this… How well are you progressing so far in 2024? I know it’s only February – but consider this –
Joyful January! In reflecting over my end-of-the-year blogs, I realized that I had thrown a lot at you – and did it at a very
Can you believe it??? – this is my last blog for 2023! If you’ll recall, January started with the idea of determining a word to
This month I have an important announcement to make. It’s something that has taken me many years to create. I am excited to officially announce…drum
I can’t believe it’s October and we’re in the last quarter of 2023! This quarter wraps up another busy and exciting year for me, and
This month I’ll start with some questions:How influential do you feel these days? In other words, how many times do you think your words, actions,
Last month I started this series by sharing how you are an influencer whether you know it or not. Today let’s explore how to create
If there’s one thing I hear from people too often it’s this: “I’m not a leader.”To be honest, this is something I used to say
Last month I was happy to share the celebration of my 10-year marriage to Scott. Yet marriage is only one example of making commitments. This
Making the choice to stay or leave a situation is something we wrestle with throughout our lives. Remember, the only constant in life is change.
Last month you heard about my business trip to New York. Our new CEO, Hyeyoung Moon, brought the corporate and field teams together to address
In January I started my blog by asking how challenging 2022 was for you. Now that we’re into the third month of 2023, how is
How well do you communicate with your friends and family? Between phone calls, emails, and texts; it would seem that we talk to each other
2022 turned out to be another challenging year for many people! How was it for you?Last month I summarized my first two years of blogging and
Today I’m wrapping up my second full year of blogging. When I started this two years ago, there is no way I could have imagined
We all have a will to be creative. We can’t help it, it’s in our DNA. Today I’m going to continue last month’s blog about entrepreneurship. Now
All right – I know it’s a cliché. So take a minute and think about the people you are shopping for this Christmas. Maybe you
If someone asked you to describe the effect of the pandemic in one or two sentences, what would you say? Chances are it would include
Earlier this month I asked the question “What have you ever been given that you wanted desperately, only to regret it later?” As I have
If you had one word or phrase to describe how your life has been over the past ten years, what would you say? For example,
What have you done lately that makes you smile for days? I have to admit, winning “Family Feud” at the Avon convention still feels terrific!
What did you think of my last blog? I shared that I would tell you more about Central Christian Church and I will in the
How does day-to-day living look for you? Earlier this month I shared how I endured pain so tremendous that I considered leaving this earth. Yes,
If you read last month’s blog, you may remember how my life see-sawed through relentless highs and lows from February through August. However, hearing about
When you purchase a new mascara, what happens the first couple of times you apply it? If you’re like me and most of the women
Ah, 2012! In a nutshell, 2012 would be a year of highs and lows…and it nearly knocked me out. It was a year where I
Previously I asked you if you had a mentor and if so, how did they help you? I also shared that my mentor, Barb, had
The definition of a mentor is an experienced and trusted adviser. Keeping that in mind, here are a few questions for you… Who are the
Last week I shared how I earned a trip to the Bahamas. As you’ll recall, this took 2-3 years of dedicating a lot of time,
Thank you for your feedback last year. I started to outline how I built my Avon business in January. Success is really an inside job, so
When you hear the word “recovery,” what comes to mind? As a rule, society tends to associate recovery with drugs and/or alcohol. We need to
What’s the first thing you think about when you see a person who glows? TV ads for skincare products always feature naturally beautiful women. Yet
Where does your mind go when I say the word “salesperson?” These past two months may have been focused on my journey of starting a business.
How do you feel about making contacts after reading last week’s blog? My example of asking about the Avon brochure was specific to my situation.
In January I wrote about how need, luck and persistence played into my decision to become my own boss. Next, I introduced Sylvia and Barb, two women who were
Continuing from my last blog on getting started as an Avon representative, I emphasized three things: need, luck, and persistence. Now that you see what initially drove
If you would rather watch and listen on YouTube – Click Here First I would like to thank those of you who have been
If you would rather watch and listen on YouTube – Click Here What do you dream about? My 15 years with Avon has included many dreams.
If you would rather watch and listen on YouTube – click here. How about a change-up in topics today? Two weeks ago I shared how I set and
Last week I told you about gaining two certifications towards becoming a life coach. As you can see, not only did I set a goal, I
For over eight years I have been sharing my life journey and the things (call them “ahas”) I’ve learned along the way. With so much
Today let’s begin with an email testimony I recently received from one of my customers. If you’re still struggling to get your holiday season started,
Wow! 2021 is going out with a bang! With so much to tell you – it’s hard to cover everything with a blog every week.
If you read my story, you know why I started selling Avon to make ends meet. That was 15 years ago and is still one of
Back in August, I talked about the dynamic changes happening in my business and personal life. Today’s blog again illustrates the importance of being able to pivot
Today I’m going to open with a quote from Richard Montanez. “As much as I wanted to fit in, I was never created to fit
Time and money – how do you handle the two biggest sources of holiday stress? For as long as we have lived, Christmas has fallen
Last week, I showed how seeking the best outcome helps you develop your leadership skills by removing the block to take action. Here are two more “ahas”
I have to say the month of September had some big surprises! I started with leadership skills and how to get unstuck from the PUC – which
Last week I talked about hearing your opinion about my blogs which started back in December of 2020. I am grateful to receive a lot of
If you’ll recall in last week’s blog, I said I’d like to take some time “off” to hear your opinions about my blogs. It’s taking longer than
When you hear the word ‘collagen,’ what comes to mind? For one thing, it has soared in popularity as an anti-aging product…and for good reason.
I have to confess – this week I was going to write about the benefits of collagen – and I promise I will get to
OK, your first question is probably about the spelling. Yes…the letters are correct and they stand for words that I will reveal in a minute.
Two weeks ago my blog was about how my business has changed and grown. Last week featured Avon’s “Virtual Try-on” tool to help you pick out products that
Ever buy a lipstick and find it doesn’t look good on you? You may have even “tested” it on the back of your hand to
My previous blogs on inside beauty have focused on healing within so that your inner beauty can flourish. But another aspect of bringing out the
Last week I told you about how well Fiji Fresh laundry sheets clean clothes. Yet we know there are stains that are too difficult to remove, even for
Ever feel like we have too many choices for everything? When it comes to laundry, it wasn’t that long ago when there were only a
Finally making the right changes Last week Bryan showed us how recovery doesn’t fit into “one size fits all.” A lot of the time it’s not
The challenge to stay clean By now I hope reading Bryan’s story over the last two weeks has shown you how complicated it is to
Busting out of the ‘pressure cooker’ Last week you heard firsthand from my son, Bryan, about what it takes for a person with a drug addiction
Hitting the bottom Back in February I told you about my son Bryan and his addiction to drugs. This blog starts a series coming directly from Bryan
When it comes to keeping your refrigerator smelling fresh, like most people, you too put that box of baking soda with the top cut off
If you’ve ever been on a tilt-a-ride, you know about the dizzy sensation that comes when you get off. After all, it’s part of the
Talk to almost anyone about their pets and it’s easy to see how highly they are regarded as family members. (For us, it’s our dog
Ever notice how complicated it is to stay hydrated? First, we know it’s important to drink lots of water every day. Also important is water
If you read last week’s blog, you know we are opening more Boundaries classes. You also know how changes are difficult, even when you take the time
This June will mark the 3-year anniversary of my first Boundaries class. Because this class impacted me in such a positive way, I wanted to
Today I’m going to talk about another Avon product that I use and love how it works. Isa Knox Anew Clinical Revitalize & Reveal Intensive
Last week I talked about the first four weeks of Boundaries and the “aha” revelations that came with each class. Today I’ll go over the last
If you read my January blogs, you’ll recall that I found a class called Boundaries that changed my approach to life. First, it made me recognize how
We know healthy hair is one of your best assets when it comes to outside beauty. Previously I talked about wet and dry shampoos so you don’t
Previously I talked about how changing out shampoos periodically makes your hair more responsive to washing. I also mentioned that washing hair too frequently will strip
According to sleephealth.org, 70% of Americans say they get insufficient sleep at least one night a month. I’m sure you already know insufficient sleep is endemic in our
No matter where you live, you probably have issues with dry hair. First, shampoo companies promote washing hair too often to ensure your hair is
We know 2020 was a year no one could have anticipated and the impact was tremendous. Like a lot of people, I delayed routine medical
Possibly the most misunderstood aspect of drug addiction is how to break the hold it has on people. As I described in my story, it took years for
About 13 months ago, a person wearing a mask was usually robbing a bank or a store. Now it’s rare to see an unmasked person
When it comes to good skin care, using a mask along with your daily regime can improve your skin’s texture and appearance. As I mentioned previously,
Previously I talked about PAL and how this program, along with Boundaries, helped me to pivot my life and become the person I am now. As good as life
The first thing that’s important to know about addiction is this: most loved ones with the problem do not plan to do it on purpose. Too often,
One thing I love about Avon is the education they offer with their products. As I mentioned before, how you use them is just as important as
Previously, I described the impact the first Boundaries class had on my life. The second week also hit with a force I could not have
