Sorry It's been so long!!!

Here is a picture from NYC taken by daughter Jill of the French Culinary Institute where she is going to school.

New Opportunities

Hello Happy News Readers,

Have you missed me? I've missed writing The Happy News this last month. It seems that there just isn't enough time in the day but we all have the same 24 hours and we get to pick how we use those hours. Here is a poem that I'd like to share the Artella forums. (If you are creative or are inspired by others who are you should visit (http://www.artellawordsandart.com/)

Opportunityby Gail Ellspermann

A blank canvas sits before me.

As I ponder where I will begin I pause to wonder --

What it must be like to be completely blank and anxiously await a creative hand.

Each day is like that blank canvas

Will the day turn out blue and sad or yellow and happy?

A confusion of colors and shapes or sweetly calm and serene --

Unlike the canvas which is at the mercy of the artist --

we have the power to make each day a little better, a little brighter.

Today is a blank canvas.

Pick up the paintbrush of kindness

Add the colors of joy

and delight in the possibilities before you.

Here are some Happy Opportunities for you:

1. Join my Avon team before April 15th and receive $50(retail) in Avon products from my inventory. (yours to use or sell). You can use your Avon Representative account to get a discount on your own products and you only need to order once a month to stay active. Or you can use it to sell to family and friends and most likely that will be enough sales to get most of what you want from Avon for free. Or Avon can be the business opportunity you've always dreamed of to achieve any goals you have for your life.

2. Make an Avon Purchase in C-8 and receive a free naturals shower gel in the new apple and honeysuckle scent coming in C-9. (very yummy)

3. Share your brochure with a friend and when you both order I'll eliminate the $.75 handling fee for both of you plus 10% on both of your orders.

4. Become a registered user on my Avon website and get a free gift from me. No purchase necessary, just register at www.youravon.com/jmahl . If you are already registered place your C-8 order through the website and get a free gift. You can have your order sent directly to you or have it delivered by me.

Skin So Soft Light and Lush is back. Many of you loved this product and it is back by popular demand. Order plenty of this wonderful citrus fragrance because it may stay forever!

New Fragrance: Spotlight---I have samples for you just ask.

Looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Joyce

Happy Valentine's Day to all my Loyal Readers

A bouquet of gratitude for letting me be your 21st Century Avon Lady, for sharing The Happy News with me and for being my Avon Friends (and/or just my friends)! Life has been a big juggling act for me so far in 2009 and I feel like I've been dropping the ball a bit lately. I was sick this past week and it gave me time to slow down and focus on what's important. So while I'm trying to get all my plates back in the air, enjoy this beautiful bouquet of roses for Valentine's Day. And if you're stuck at home this weekend because of the giant snow storm that's coming, put your feet up, have a cup of tea and check out your Avon brochure or visit www.youravon.com/jmahl then call me to say hi and place a C-5 order. I have a free gift for everyone who calls Friday evening 2/13/09, Saturday2/14/09, Sunday 2/15/09 or Monday2/16/09. (I'll be home it's, it's President's Day!) Looking forward to talking with you soon.

Delay of Game

Winners of Super Bowl 43

Sorry for the Delay in posting the next issue of the Happy News.
Having trouble getting it all together.
Stay tuned.

Avon order day is 2-11-09 by 10 p.m. Call, email or order online.

You know I'm all about comfort so I tried out these shoes. I loved how the looked (made my size 9's look tiny) and the footbed was oh so comfy but.... the back rubbed my heel :(
Foot Petals to the rescue! I got some of those little cushions and presto compy all over shoes! Avon really does have everything!

Call me or email me soon with your C-3 order!

The Happy News Vol. 3 Issue 16

AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY PERSONAL!!

As many of you know I have been getting ready (mentally & emotionally more than anything else) to send my oldest daughter, Jillian, off to New York City to begin her training at the French Culinary Institute. Well, January 6th came, as I knew it would and we took Jill and her gear to Epley Airport at 6 a.m. After a big hug and with a big lump in my throat I waved good-bye as she entered the airport security maze. She had a good trip, a fun weekend with our Church friends who met her at the airport and began her exploration of the Big Apple. I'm now a big fan of Facebook and digital cameras because she can post her pictures as soon as she returns to her apartment/dorm and upload them for all her friends (and Mom) to view. It's a vicarious trip to NYC through Jillian's eyes....a great historical record but maybe I should make a scrapbook just in case there is no Facebook or internet as we know it when I want to show my grandchildren their "mother's big adventure" when she was only 20 years old. I'm also happy to report that all this has not made me feel one day or even one minute older!!!!

Not to let any grass grow under my feet either. There are a lot of new things coming from Avon in the first quarter of 2009 . We're starting Campaign 3 already so it's time to get a little something for your Valentine. Campaign 4 (January 28th) will be the last campaign to order and get gifts in time for Valentine's Day. Everyone who orders a Valentine gift in C-3 can take 10% off their entire order. I'm changing my Sneek Peak article to The Next Big Thing for each campaign. Look for it in this issue. Anyone who orders The Next Big Thing for any Campaign in 2009 will get a 20% discount on that one item.

Other Happy Events:

January 20th: River City Rubber Stampers at 6:30 p.m. at GodFather's Pizza at 7515 Pacific.

Learn a new stamping/scrapping technique. Order Angel Company Stamps for 50% off.

I'm having a Tastefully Simple Party on January 22, 2009 at 7 p.m. at my house 3416 5th Ave. Council Bluffs. Everyone is welcome to come or you can make an online purchase of your favorite Tastefully Simple products. It's going to be a lot of fun to try some new recipes and learn how to use more of the great tasting Tastefully Simple products.

January 26th: Jane Austen & the Clasics at 6:30 p.m. at the Bookworm. Go to the Bookworm's website for more information.


January 28th: Ordering for C-4. Please call or email your order before 10 p.m.


February 8th: Tea Time at The BookWorm at 2 p.m. cost $7. Must make reservations.


February 11th: Ordering for C-5. Please call or email your order before 10 p.m.

I'm Happy to Report...

I'm happy to report that Avon and I are not participating in the economic downturn. If you would like to opt out of it also please call or email me to find out how you can add some extra money to your family household budget or save some money for something you have a deep and passionate longing for (vacation, jewelry, a day at the spa...) . We also have career opportunities for anyone interested in changing from being a wage owner to a business owner! There is no better time to be in control of your money and there's not better opportunity than Avon. Let me show you how and why. (712) 256-2633 or be_an_avonlady@cox.net or www.youravon.com/jmahl .

The Next Big Thing for C-3 is on page 154. regular price $ $8.00get it in C-3 only from your 21st Century Avon Lady (Me) for $3.00. Also for Dry Skin help you might want to try the Moisture Therapy Skin Cleanser pg. 161 only $3.99. Lots of Skin so Soft on sale pgs. 156 to 160.Don't forget to check out the Curves Flyer on-line if you didn't get one in your order. www.youravon.com/jmahl
If you have muscle aches or joint pain you definitely should try the Healthy Remedies Celadrin Extra Stength Roll-On. It's the best. Some days my knees are a little stiff in the morning and I have been using a different brand product but when the Celadrin went on sale I thought I better try it. It works great and it's heat lasts a lot longer. Keeps you limber longer! lol Plenty of time to get moving and get the kinks out before it wears off. Stock up at this price so you'll have some on hand when spring comes and you start doing yard work or cleaning the garage and/or basement or any warm weather activities you are not doing now and will be sore when you start doing them again. You know what I mean.

If winter has been hard on your feet our #1 Best-Seller "Therapeutic Cracked Heel Cream" is an
Extreme Value in C-3 only $1.99. Another stock up deal