Thursday, May 22, 2008
The Happy News Vol.2 Issue 26
The Happy NewsMay 22,2008 Volume II Issue 26
All readers of the Happy News have permission to copy it and pass it on!
The Happy News is... We still have a month of spring left!!! Most of us think that summer starts when school
lets out! But according to the calendar the first day of summer is June 21st. So we have 30 more days to enjoy
the spring of 2008! Which in my humble opinion has been the best spring we've had in a long time. It's been
mild and gradual with enough rain to get things growing and blooming but not bad storms to tear things
up. Last week we worked in our yard quite a bit. I planted annuals in the front just some petunias and
geraniums but it keeps the color going now that the tulips have gone and until the other perennials start to
bloom. Our poppies are blooming and a plant I brought up from my Mom's back door garden that we called
spiderwort but I'm not sure that's what it is. I had brought some in for Mom from a roadside ditch. It has
grown more robust in a cultivated setting and very pretty I think. We have rose buds coming on and my
hollyhocks are just about ready to bust out any minute. I also have lavender by the front walk and chocolate
mint as ground cover so our garden has some sweet smells to enjoy too. Bob has really helped make my
gardening easier by putting down lots of wood chip mulch keeps the weeds down and almost eliminates that
chore! I also planted my big hanging basket with annuals and the one on the porch with a blue flowering
vine. Lee planted the rest of the outdoor pots with seeds so we will have some things to tend and watch
grow throughout the summer. I was most anxious about the butterfly bush that I planted last year. It
seemed like it was never going to start growing and I was afraid that it didn't survive the winter. But at long
last it has started to grow and I'm thrilled! If you detect some passion in my writing about my garden you would
be right. You just can't take the “country” out of the girl. I still love digging around in the dirt and growing things .
Thanks , Dad for instilling that love of the land in me. I'm happy that I have passed this happy trait on to my
girls too. Lee has her own flower corner of the back yard and Jill is more of a cooks gardener. Her strawberry
bed that she planted last year is just loaded with blooms soon to be berries-- Can't wait! So Dear Readers, find
something in nature to enjoy in the last month of spring; plant some flowers, sit out doors and watch the
birds, take a walk and enjoy the plants in your neighborhood, blow bubbles,visit the Farmers Market or your
favorite plant nursery (Muhalls, maybe),breath deeply and be thankful for all things “spring”. You can see some
of my plant varieties pictured on my blog. http://21stcenturyavonlady.blogspot.com/.
JuneCalendar
June 4th C-12 Orders needed by 10 p.m.
June 4th C-12 Orders needed by 10 p.m.
June 9th Avon Sales Meeting
Foot Spa Party – Call to Schedule one in June for you, your friends or co-workers. A fun, relaxing time for every one with Watermelon Effervescent Foot Tablets! Cool!
C-12 Great Deals
Skin So Soft pg.3
Nylon Handbag pg 14
Glitter FlipFlops pg 16
Short Sleeve Tee Pack pg. 21 (Lee loves these)
Stars Kitten Heel Sandal pg. 27
Jill Dempsey Professional Eyeshadow pg.31
Portable Nail Salon Set pg 48
Anti-Aging Thermal Cleanser pg. 51 my current fav
Digital Coin Counter pg 85Christian Lacroix NOIR (new men's fragrance) pg 91
Imari on sale pg.93-95
$5 sunglasses with any MARK purchase pg. 106-107
$9.99 Sterling pg 113
Goldtone Medallion and Tiger's Eye Set pg. 117 FAB!
Intensive Extra Strength Cream pg.148
Watermelon FootWorks pg.162-163
C-13 Sneak Peek
Professional Stretch Mark Smoother
Trend: Star Spangled Style
Abalone Turtle RingNew Planet Spa Products
Cooling Melon Skin So Soft Product
Great Tip
Ask me to see the “Last Chance to Buy” flyer
to see the products that are being discontinued soon.
Professional Stretch Mark Smoother
Trend: Star Spangled Style
Abalone Turtle RingNew Planet Spa Products
Cooling Melon Skin So Soft Product
Great Tip
Ask me to see the “Last Chance to Buy” flyer
to see the products that are being discontinued soon.
Product Review
The Jill Dempsey for Avon Professional Eyeshadow- This is great especially for those of use with deeply recessed eyelids. The cream shadow makes it lastand the powders can add drama and highlights Great colors and a great intro price.
The Jill Dempsey for Avon Professional Eyeshadow- This is great especially for those of use with deeply recessed eyelids. The cream shadow makes it lastand the powders can add drama and highlights Great colors and a great intro price.
June “Extra Special” Specials
Have tea with me! I got a new teapot and some very nice green tea from The Tea Smith for my anniversary. Invite yourself to tea with me and I'll show you all the new demo products coming in C-12, C-13 & C-14 and you can pick a demo product from the What's New Brochure at my price!!!!
(usually 40-50% off.)
In June you can host an Avon e-party for everyone in your address book and you can earn many of the Avon products on your wish list!
Let's Play Avon Bingo!!!! Great fun for any group or organization, party , celebration, shower. Can also be used as a fundraiser. Call to schedule a Bingo Party today. Joyce (712) 256-2633
Recession-Proof Purchases of Personal Product and Gifts (and maybe add to your income) by opening up your own Avon account. Only $10.
Order your shampoo, deodorant, cosmetics, skin care, clothing, shoes (I have bought shoes at a store for 3 yrs) and any gifts that you need to buy online at wholesale prices with free shipping right to your door every 2 weeks. Order for 10-20 of your friends and family and earn enough money to buy a new fridge (or whatever you want) in 3-6 months!! How does paying cash for the best Christmas you ever gave your family sound? Start now and you will have all the cash you need in your hand by November 21st!!! Call now to sign up.
Email your C-12 order to me at be_an_avonlady@cox.net
or order online at www.youravon.com/jmahl
Friday, May 16, 2008
Sunday, May 11, 2008
The Happy News Vol.2 Issue 25
The Happy News
May 8,2008 Volume II Issue 25
All readers of the Happy News have permission to copy it and pass it on!
The Happy News is... I celebrated my 21st wedding anniversary on Friday
May 9th. Time really flies....it just doesn't seem that long but I look at
my daughter going on 20 and 16 and I know it's true. It also hits home
how many years have gone by when I look at the wedding picture that
hangs in my bedroom. Aside from the extra weight that I carry now I
don't think I look that much different. Bob on the other hand has gone
from looking like a scrawny teenager (at age 30 when we married) to a
not as jolly Chris Kringle! See a Picture of the Happy Couple in 1987 on
my Blog at http://21stcenturyavonlady.blogspot.com/.
I don't have any words of wisdom about staying together longer than 67% of
married couples. We just made a commitment to each other that was more
important to us than almost everything else in our lives. We have our ups and
downs just like everybody. But when the chips are down I know Bob is there for
me and I'm pretty sure that he feels the same about me. Though we drive each
other crazy at times we still think that the other one is “THE ONE” just the same
as we did 21 years ago when we looked at each other onabout the 3rd date
and said, “This is it!”. Ask me again in a few years when the nest is empty but
I think I'll still say,”yep, he's the one!”
To celebrate my wedding anniversary anyone who orders $21 or more in Campaign 11 can take 21%
off any of the “try the trend” items on pgs 62-75 or the Sterling Silver items on pg 102-103.
Contact Your 21st Century Avon Lady
(712) 256-2633
to see The Happy News on line go to:
http://21stcenturyavonlady.blogspot.com/
MayCalendar
May 21st C-11 Orders needed by 10 p.m.
June 4th C-12 Orders needed by 10 p.m.
Before you head outside this weekend or, anytime during the month of May, please be sure to get your customized mosquito forecast by visiting
http://www.weather.com/activities/homeandgarden/home/mosquito/index.html?from=secondarynav
If you don't want to type all that: email me at be_an_avonlady@cox.net and I'll send you the link to click on. Get your Bug Guard at ½ price pgs.142-143 plus I'll throw in free Bug Guard Towelettes while they last.
C-11 Great Deals
Pro-To-Go Lipstick pg. 5 I love Provocative Plum
Clinical Micro-Dermabrasion System pg. 20
Luminosity Skin Brightener pg 27
Continuous Glow Daily Moisturizer pg. 30
See my Great Tips to know why I'm recommending these 3 products.
Ergonomic Tweezers pg.37 – free pr.to the first 2 orders over $25 emailed to me for C-11
FarAway Paradise pg.81 being discontinued in the near future
Fragrances Buy on get 1 free pgs 84-87 mix or match
Fragrance Sets pg. 90-91
Birthstone earring for every month pg.101
Hannah Montana pg 120-122
Derek Jeter Driven Black with 2 free gifts pg.146-7
Father's Day is June 15th
Auto Emergency Multi-Tool pg. 165 great gift for dads and grads and new drivers.
C-12 Sneak Peek
Try the Trend- Gotta Have It! For Summer
More Hannah
Watermelon Foot Tablets
Great Tip
In the past two weeks I've had several people ask me how I keep my skin so bright and healthy looking.
Besides drinking plenty of water and getting enough sleep and taking vitamin C. I recommend a skin cleanser that you like-- anything but soap. Right now I'm using the Avon Completely Clean with the anti-aging Thermal Cleanser. Other people in my household like the Anew RetroActive 2 in 1 Cleanser or the MARK “That's Deep” cleanser. I use one of our resurfacing products periodically either the Anew Advanced Retexturizing Peel or the Micro-Dermabrasion System. To get dull skin back in shape I use the Luminosity Skin Brightener for my a.m. Moisturizer. This really helped me a couple years ago when I was living in an apartment with dry air. Right now for my daytime moisturizer I'm using the Hyrdaradiance Continuous Glow Daily Moisturizer. I really like this because it has a slight tint to it and evens out your skin tone so I can get away with no makeup if I feel like it! For night time moisturizer I'm using the liiv botanicals Vital Night Moisturizer. ( I'm testing this as a new Avon product and I like it a lot.) I've tried most of the Avon Moisturizers with good results so I think the most important thing is just to use a night time moisturizer). I also like the Anew Photo-Radiance Treatment to fade 2 discolorations on my face, acquired from childbearing, Happy Mother's Day!) and it's working . It would probably go faster if I remembered to use it both a.m. and p.m. One other skin care product that I like because you can see overnight results is Ageless Results Nightly Nutrient Peel. Those are my best practices recommendations. Oh, good genes help too! (Thanks Mom and Dad!)
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May “Extra Special” Specials
Start a new skincare regimen by purchasing a cleanser, moisturizer and 1 personalized treatment product and get a free Pro-to-Go Lipstick in your favorite shade.
Have tea with me! I got a new teapot and some very nice green tea from The Tea Smith for my anniversary. Invite yourself to tea with me and I'll show you all the new demo products coming in C-12, C-13 & C-14 and you can pick a demo product from the What's New Brochure at my price!!! (usually 40-50% off.)
In May and June you can host an Avon e-party for everyone in your address book and you can earn many of the Avon products on your wish list!
Let's Play Avon Bingo!!!! Great fun for any group or organization, party , celebration, shower. Can also be used as a fundraiser. Call to schedule a Bingo Party today.
Joyce (712) 256-2633
MARK. Representatives Needed ages 16-25
Do you know any high school or college students that are looking for summer jobs? I heard that the job market for their age group is going to be slim to none. I'm looking for a few go-getters to spread the word about MARK. and take orders. Check out MARK. on my website. These products are geared toward the young hipsters and the young hipsters at heart!!! ( that would be you and me!!!)
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Avon the Company for Women (and men too!)
To Buy or Sell Avon
Call 1-712-256-2633
order on-line at www.youravon.com/jmahl
View “The Happy News” on-line at http://21stcenturyavonlady.blogspot.com/
Thursday, April 24, 2008
The Happy NewsApril 24,2008 Volume II Issue 24
All readers of the Happy News have permission to copy it and pass it on!
The Happy News is... cultivating correspondence is a way to make 2 people happy; you and the person
receiving you letter. I've been reading a book by Alexandra Stoddard called “The Gift of a Letter”. I've been a
fan of Ms. Stoddard's and have read many of her books but this one is a little gem, extolling the virtues of letter
writing both to the writer and the reader. This little Happy News page is my personal letter to you each month
and writing it is one of my favorite activities and it is gratifying to me when I hear how much so many of you
enjoy it!
Did you ever have a pen pal? Was letter writing a common activity in your household when you were growing
up? I have a good friend who lives in Pennsylvania. We've been friends since Jr. Hi. Over the years we have
written letters and talked on the phone and more recently e-mail. The most satisfying by far is receiving a letter
in the mail from her. I have saved lots of them and it is fun to go back and see what was happening in our
lives over the years. I correspond a few times a year with my Dad's cousin (also in Pennsylvania). She's only
about 10 years older than I am and we sort of keep each other up to date on what going on with our branch
of the family tree. I have a few college friends that I write too occasionally and that has gotten less frequent
throughout the years but we still exchange letters at Christmas at least. Writing letters and having an ongoing
correspondence with friends and family can add a deeper dimension to your life. Writing down events for
someone else to read helps you clarify your thoughts and makes the experience more memorable for you.
Being a letter writer also lets you indulge in the tools of letter writing like pens, paper and stamps. Many of us
left handed, creative people love these kinds of supplies. And it's fun to collect these items to have on hand
when the letter writing inspiration strikes. It would also be Happy News (or as Alexandra calls them ,
“Grace Notes”) to have a cozy little corner where you can sit with a cup of tea and have all your letter
writing tools handy to spend time writing letters when ever you feel like it. (I'm working on mine!) Here are
some letter writing links that you might find interesting:
http://www.alexandrastoddard.com/
http://www.levenger.com/
http://expressionery.com/
http://www.currentcatalog.com/
Just as a closing tidbit, did you know that many
very busy and successful people write lots of letters!
So you have no excuses to just write a letter and share yourself with someone that you care about.
Take 10% off you entire C-10 Avon Order if you write me a letter.
3416 5th Ave.
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Contact Your 21st Century Avon Lady
(712) 256-2633
MayCalendar
May 11th Mother's Day
May 7th C-10 orders needed by 10 p.m.
May 21st C-11 Orders needed by 10 p.m.
Do you know any high school or college students that are looking for summer jobs? I heard that the job market for their age group is going to be slim to none. I'm looking for a few go-getters to spread the word about MARK. and take orders. Check out MARK. on my website. These products are geared toward the young hipsters and the young hipsters at heart!!! ( that would be you and me!!!)
C-10 Great Deals
Avon Mineral Makeup and Brushes pgs 2-9
I'm using this for my summer look. It's a great time to get new makeup brushes if you need them. Also Free Cosmetic Bag with $15 purchase.
Try the new Clinical Stretch Mark Smoother 2 wk supply for only $2.99 this campaign only. Avon says this is the only one that works so here's your chance to try it.
I love the Seaside Colors – Cool for Summer '08.White Statement Watch with a magnifying crystal so we over-50's can read it without our glasses! pg. 29 I love it!!!
Hoop Earrings pg. 31
Free Hearts a Flutter with Purchase on pg. 64-65
Gift Sets only $9.99 pgs 66-67 great for graduations or bridal parties.
Driven with 2 free gifts pg.95
Men's 3 pc. Sets pg 96-97
Mark bracelets pg 112
Mandarin and Jasmine Naturals pg. 138
New Skin Care from MARK.
C-11 Sneak Peek
Pro-To-Go Lipstick
I'll have samples in C-10 you are gonna love these
Try the Trend “the perfect occasion” (gold and white very sophisticated)
Father's Day Gifts
NFL Watches – Go Steelers!
April “Extra Special” Specials
Find a Happy Face Drawing on my favorite C-10 product and get 10% off your total order!
OR
10% off your order when Register as an e-customer at wwwyouravon.com/jmahl and take complete the Beauty Profile
OR
20% off your order when you agree to become an Avon helper and take orders from friends and family for at least 6 campaigns. This would be an on-going 20% off each campaign.
In May and June you can host an Avon e-party for everyone in your address book and you can earn many of the Avon products on your wish list!
Let's Play Avon Bingo!!!! Great fun for any group or organization, party , celebration, shower. Can also be used as a fundraiser.
Call to schedule a Bingo Party today.
Joyce (712) 256-2633
Saturday, April 12, 2008
April 12, 2008
The Happy News
April 10,2008 Volume II Issue 23
All readers of the Happy News have permission to copy it and pass it on!
The Happy News is... Time for some self friendship I think. It's been a stressful couple of weeks for me. With the car thing and doing our taxes and a few other things, plus all the usual stuff to do and be, I think it's time to take a break --- at least mentally.
To stay happy and balanced, I think it's time for some deep breathing, gentle movement (long walks or yoga stretching) and then some “extravagant lounging”. For me it would be a nice hot bath with lots of bubbles,, some nice smelling body lotion, a comfy robe and thick warm socks if it's chilly, lots of nice plump pillows on the bed or couch, a scented candle, some soft background music and a good book to read or a blank book to write in. Then of course a nap with time to wake up slowly and to once again breath deeply and come back to life with more gentle movement. Perhaps then to sit outside for awhile and watch the sky for a bit. That would be my idea of a day of “extravagant lounging'. What's yours?
To help you all enjoy some “extravagant lounging”
I'm offering 25% off on the following products to enhance your “extravagant lounging” activities:
* any Skin of Soft or Naturals bath and body products .
*any footworks pampering product (blue and pink label) and pedicure sets
*Bubble Bath
*Any full-size fragrance
And 15% off these:
*Botanicals Aloe-Infused Socks pg.137
*Any Spafinder Products pgs 132-136
*PJ's and Slippers
*Candles
Contact Your 21st Century Avon Lady
(712) 256-2633
April /MayCalendar
April 15th River City Rubber Stampers
April 17,18,19 Huge Household sale in my friend and Avon customer Pam Bothwell's Basement. I will have a table with Avon inventory there. Stop by and say Hi and see what bargains Pam has available at 2659 Ave. B
April 19th Spring Scrapaganza, Missouri Valley,IA
April 20th Joyce's 52nd Birthday
April 23rd C-9 orders needed by 10 p.m.
May 11th Mother's Day
May 7th C-10 orders needed by 10 p.m.
C-9 Great Deals
Pastel & Rhinestone bracelets pg.4
Flowers in bloom sandals pg.13
Imari Seduction with free gift pg.47
Wild Country pg. 61
mark: instant vacation pg. 77 (I love the free necklace!)
Beaded Hoop Earrings (all 3 prs! 1 price!) pg.79
Glycerin Bar Soap pg. 141
Bug Guard pg. 154
C-10 Sneak Peek
Mineral Makeup
Seaside Sparkle Try the Trend
Professional Stretch Mark Smoother
April “Extra Special” Specials
Find a Happy Face Sticker on my favorite C-9 product and get 10% off your total order!
OR
10% off your order when Register as an e-customer at wwwyouravon.com/jmahl and take complete the Beauty Profile
OR
20% off your order when you agree to become an Avon helper and take orders from friends and family for at least 6 campaigns. This would be an on-going 20% off each campaign.
In April, May and June you can host an Avon e-party for everyone in your address book and you can earn many of the Avon products on your wish list!
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