Monday, December 29, 2008

The Happy News Vol. 3 Issue 15

Happy New Year

2009

What are your dreams for 2009? What do you want to have, do, and be in the coming year? The most effective way to make these dreams come true is to visualize them already in your life. How do you feel when you have this dream come true? What do you experience? What is your life like? Picture it as real as you can with all the sights, sounds and feelings. Run it like a movie through your mind. Do it everyday. Be ready to accept whatever comes into your life that will make your dream a reality. Money, people, resources of all kinds; whatever you need to make it happen. Are you ready for miracles in 2009? I am and it's going to be Mighty Fine it 2009!


Makeup FAQ's

Question: "How can I tell if it's time to throw away my old cosmetics and makeup? "
Answer: Cosmetics - both skin care and makeup -aren't meant to grow old with you. "Products are developed to last a year or two," says Peter Pugliese, M.D., a skin physiologist in Reading, Pennsylvania. However, contamination can occur at any time, since makeup is always in contact with germ-prone areas like your eyes, mouth and fingers. In general, always toss anything that has changed color or consistency or has a bad odor. Otherwise, use these guidelines to assess the shelf life of common beauty products.
• Most powders, concealers and lip balms are anhydrous (they don't contain water), so they can last for a couple of years, says Dr. Pugliese.
• Cleansers and moisturizers often contain fatty acids, which can turn rancid quickly. Toss after six months.
• Multiuse products such as 3-in-1 sticks and creams can spread germs from lips to eyes and cheeks. Wipe the surface before switching areas, and discard or replace after six months.
• Pencils can last several years unless you wet the tip with saliva or water. To be safe, sharpen before each use.
• Mascara should be tossed after three months without fail. The tube is a breeding ground for bacteria," says Dr. Pugliese.
• Foundations can last up to a year if you keep your fingers away from the bottle. Instead, use a sponge to apply.
• Store cosmetics in a cool, dry place outside the bathroom to extend their shelf life.
Originally published in Fitness magazine

Friday, December 19, 2008

The Happy News Volume 3 Issue 14





Wishing you Christmas Happiness
Another year has passed and Christmas will be here soon. I just want to take this opportunity to express my gratitude and appreciation for all the readers of my newsletter and all the customers of Your 21st Century Avon Lady. It has been my best year ever with Avon. My President’s Club, Mrs. Albee figurine, is already sitting on my shelf. And it’s all because of you… not just because you buy Avon from me but because you inspire me to share the Avon products and opportunity with more people. Our little family has grown a lot this year and we’ve had some growing pains too. I have a solid group of new Avon representatives in my unit. I have twice as many customers as I had last year, and probably twice as many readers of The Happy News. I get such a lift each time sit down to write for you all. (one of my childhood dreams was to be a writer) It’s a real boost to know that there are people who enjoy this little project of mine.
Here is my Happiness wish for you this holiday season and all through 2009…that you will come to know with all your heart that your happiness is already within you…you carry it with you all the time, it’s as close as your thoughts and prayers. Focus on the things that will make you happy, explore ways you can contribute to the happiness of others and more and more happiness will flow into your life. Welcome it with the open arms of gratitude. Share some with others and you will always have abundance “…a good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap”.
Happy Holidays Everyone!




Calendar for December 2008/ January 2009
December 29th: C-1 orders due by 10 p.m. (2 days early because of the New Year's Holiday—I won’t get it until 1-2-09 and will keep my usual delivery schedule.)
January 14th: C-2 orders due by 10 p.m.






C-1Great Deals


Footworks Big Beautiful Deal: 5 products for $10
New: Advanced Techniques Weekly Hair Treatments pg9
Skin-S0-Soft Age Defying 3 for $15 plus a free body wash pg 12-13
Sterling Silver Engagement/Wedding Rings pg. 19
Beyond Color Eyeshadows , Lipsticks, & Concealers only $3.99 pg 44-45
Magix Face Perfector on sale pg 56
Mickey & Tink pgs 64-69




C-2Sneek Peeks
New Fragances: Jet Femme & Jet Homme (think Valentine’s Day)
Try the Trend: Sweet Treats






Product Reviews:
I have two great products to share with you. First is the Beyond Color Lip Conditioner. Wear it under your lipstick or just by itself to keep your lips in good shape this winter. It’s still available to order a Beyond Color Lipstick and a Lip Conditioner for only $6.99. This is Karen K.’s new favorite product!
The second is ….Avon Naturals….. shower gels, body sprays and body lotions. I think these are very under-rated by Avon Customers. Everyone needs a set in their favorite fragrance ….because even if you don’t want to use them as your daily personal care products, these are great for days when you’re staying in, or doing casual activities or you just want something light and refreshing. Right now Avon is featuring the Blackberry and Vanilla which I love! I use the shower gel daily , the body lotion occasionally and the body spray whenever I feel like it (sometimes if I didn’t wear it for my daytime fragrance, I spray the sheets with it before I jump in bed. Great aroma therapy!) Order a set now to enjoy and then coming in Campaign 5 you’ll be ready to pamper yourself with a new fragrance for spring (pomegranate and mango)! I loved it in the preview scratch ‘n sniff and a set will come with the cutest little bag….everyone will want one….especially us retro girls!





Avon Naturals:



Never buy Avon Naturals at full price…..call me and I’ll let you know what campaign has the best deal on the Avon Naturals that you want. These Fragrances are always available: Cucumber Melon, Lavender/Chamomile, Peach, and Vanilla. Available this winter: Blackberry/Vanilla and Strawberry/Guava. Coming this spring: Pomegranate/Mango .




C-1 Freebies and Discounts
1. Find your name in this newsletter and get 30% 1 item on your C-1 or C-2 order.
2. Suggest a product for Product Review: get 25% 1 item on your C-1 or C-2 order.
3. Share your Avon brochure with 2 friends and put in their orders when you put in yours and they get 10% off their order and you get 20% off your entire order. This promotion is going to continue throughout 2009.

4. Tell me your favorite picture/month from the 2009 Avon calendar and get 10% off your C-1 order.


Contact: Your 21st Century Avon Lady
Joyce Mahl
3416 5th Avenue Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 256-2633
Be_an_avonlady@cox.net
We’re on the Web!www.youravon.com/jmahl



Finding Real PEACE at Christmas

“ The first peace, which is the most important, is that which comes from within the souls of men when they realize their relationship, their oneness, with the universe and all its powers, and when they realize that at the center of the universe dwells Wakan-Tanka (The Divine), and that this center is really everywhere, it is within each of us. This is the real peace, and the others are but reflections of this. The second peace is that which is made between two individuals, and the third is that which is made between two nations. But above all you should understand that there can never be peace between nations until there is first known that true peace which is within the souls of men."
-- Black Elk



Thursday, December 4, 2008

The Happy News Volume 3 Issue 13

see product reviews below**



If you are stressing about all the things on your "to do" list this month, here are some quick fixes that can improve your outlook in the short term and your health in the long term. Give yourself a gift and take a few minutes to try some of them.

Sing. Singing your way to work releases physical tension, oxygenates the blood, exercises your muscles, and liberates suppressed emotions. (for more about the benefits of singing click here http://thehappynewscde.blogspot.com/ .)

Look into the eyes of someone you love. The brain chemical oxytocin is produced during bonding experiences. This hormone increases trust, according to a study in Nature.

Hug someone. A brain team from the University of North Carolina stu died the effects of hugging in 38 couples and found that hugs reduce blood pressure, which cuts the risk of heart disease.

Eat chocolate. Just a little, left to melt slowly in your mouth while you saturate your taste buds, will make you happy and even boost your immune system. (I just learned of a chocolate bar that's filled with nutrients to help improve your memory and focus. I've ordered some and I'll let you know what I think!)

Laugh! Laughter actually makes blood flow more efficiently. Artery diameter increases 22 percent during laughter and decreases 35 percent during mental stress, according to a study by the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

Show gratitude. Write a note to someone who has made a difference in your life. Long-term research has found that individuals who report a high level of gratitude and optimism have a 23 percent lower risk of health-related death.

Most of these are very familiar to readers of The Happy News but when we get stressed we often need a reminder to take a deep breath and focus on what is important. The holiday season is not about perfection (which is the cause of our stress in the pursuit of the perfect holiday) but
about the love that embraced all of our imperfections , accepted them and kept on loving us while guiding us in a path of love for others. So relax in the "greatest love of all" this holiday season: Sing, hug, laugh and be grateful and let the "fa-la-la-la-la's take care of themselves.



December 2008/ January 2009


December 15th: C-26 orders due by 10 p.m. ( this is 2 days early for delivery before Christmas.

December 29th: C-1 orders due by 10 p.m. (also 2 days early because of New Year's-- I'm not sure when Avon will be delivering to me... I'll keep you posted.)
C-26 Great Deals

Designer Handbag only $4.99 with purchase from pgs. 18-35
Big Beautiful Deal Earrings 5 pr. For $10 pg.7
Matching Bejeweled rings & bracelets pg. 8-9
More Big Beautiful Deals pgs 10-15
M & M Products- The watches are too cute! Pg. 2-3

Dream CZ’s pgs 82-83
Sterling Silver Ankle Bracelets pg85
Birthstone Necklaces pg.89
Christmas Collectible Pin pg. 91
Lowered Heel Sneakers pg.157 (I love mine!)
SSS Neck & Chest Treatment pg. 170
Shimmer Gels pg. 189 (don’t wait for a party, layer your favorite scent with these and enjoy feeling special any day, anywhere! A little self-pampering goes a long way)



Product Reviews:
Anew Ultimate Age Repair Elixir
Avon’s Brochure Description. A luxurious, ultra light serum that provides the maximum level of Pro-Sirtuin TX Technology. Use every morning and night before your moisturizer. 1 fl. oz.2X more concentrated.INSTANTLY• Skin on the face, neck and under the chin feels firmer. IN JUST 3 DAYS• Skin feels more elastic, with natural volume and bounce. IN JUST 2 WEEKS• 100% of women showed a reduction in fine wrinkles• 100% of women showed an improvement in skin tone.
I’ve been using this product for about 2 weeks. This is one of Avon’s most expensive skin care products and I have to say that the claims are accurate. I really like how it feel going on and how my skin feels afterwards. I started out just using it as a night time moisturizer but I liked it so much I’m using it in the morning to. The dispenser is handy because it gives you just small amount on the tip of your finger. And you only need a little…. so I’m sure it will last a long time. If you want to try it just for grins, ask for a sample. If you’re serious about doing something great for the face in the mirror order treat yourself to Anew Ultimate Skin Care Elixir.

24K Gold Lipstick
**Ultra Rich 24K Gold Lipstick- This is my new favorite lipstick. The color is rich and the shimmer and shine if there but understated. It’s a winner. Especially at $4.99 a tube.





Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Sharing a Thanksgiving Recipe



This is great stuff. Make it after Thanksgiving and use it for all your leftover meat sandwiches from now until Christmas. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Email or call in a C-25 Avon order on
Black Friday and get a free black eyeliner or mascara. I'm so thankful for each and everyone of you. My Avon customers/friends add a lot of happiness to my life.

Morning Edition, November 21, 2008 · Every year as Thanksgiving approaches, friends ask NPR's Susan Stamberg for her mother-in-law's recipe for cranberry relish. The side dish combines the sweet tartness of cranberries with soothing sour cream — and gets a kick from a little horseradish.
"It sounds terrible but tastes terrific," Stamberg says of the dish — which, if made properly, takes on what many people have called a "Pepto-Bismol-pink" hue.
Despite the color, the relish should remain chunky — not pureed, Stamberg says. To help the flavors meld together, cooks should place the dish in the freezer overnight and remove it early Thanksgiving morning.
Even if it's prepared perfectly, this version of cranberry relish may not suit everyone's taste. "I've developed a very thick skin about this recipe over the years," Stamberg says.
Here's the cranberry relish recipe, along with a bonus recipe for another Stamberg favorite: garlicky cranberry chutney.

Mama Stamberg's Cranberry Relish
This relish has a tangy taste that cuts through and perks up the turkey and gravy. It's also good on next-day turkey sandwiches and with roast beef.
Ingredients
2 cups whole raw cranberries, washed
1 small onion
3/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons horseradish from a jar ("red is a bit milder than white")
Instructions
Grind the raw berries and onion together. ("I use an old-fashioned meat grinder," says Stamberg. "I'm sure there's a setting on the food processor that will give you a chunky grind — not a puree.")Add everything else and mix.Put in a plastic container and freeze.Early Thanksgiving morning, move it from freezer to refrigerator compartment to thaw. ("It should still have some little icy slivers left.")The relish will be thick, creamy and shocking pink. ("OK, Pepto Bismol pink.")Makes 1 1/2 pints.

The Happy News Vol. 3 Issue 12

The Man And his Woman. Sorry, Gals, Mr. Dempsey is taken. But his lovely wife, Jillian works for Avon! Look for her get makeup tips in each brochure.

The Happy News Vol. 3 Issue 12
Thanksgiving is almost here and as we count our blessings with family and friends during this holiday season, let's not forget to be thankful for all the things that make us unique and wonderful! It is part of a happy persona to acknowledge the characteristics, talents, skills, traits
that you like about yourself and that make you a unique and valuable person to everyone who enters your world. But guess what? While most of us would say that we are thankful for our unique personal attributes we would also be reluctant to admit that we have many qualities worthy of praise. Well, Happy People, get that idea out of your head right now. As part of counting your blessings this Thanksgiving, I want you to write down at least 25 things that you like about yourself. This may take more than a few minutes but start your list and add things as you think of them. Knowing these things about yourself will make you more confident as you move into the future and face the day to day challenges of life.... it's great to be able to pull out your list when something is getting you down or someone has put you down or maybe you just screwed up (it happens!). Then you will have proof in your hands that you have lots of personal resources to bring to bear on whatever trial is besetting you. Proof that you there is more to you than one negative person's opinion or one mistake you've made. Let me know how many items are on your "25 Things I Like About Me" list by December 3rd and take 25% off one item on your C-25 Avon order.

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Happy Days Are Here Again!!!

The Happy News is the 2008 election is history! That's enough to make everyone happy! In my opinion we should be like civilized countries and limit our campaigns to 8 weeks, that would contribute alot to happiness in the USA.

Here are my predictions for the Happiness index for the remainder of 2008. On November 28th we will gather with our families and eat alot, laugh alot and maybe watch a little footbal. Mostly though we will count our blessings... that we have enough and probably more. We can still travel and gather with our loved ones. Grateful that we have family and friends that provide love, support and happy memories to warm our hearts whenever there's a need. From November 29th thru December 24th we will plan and prepare for the Christmas holidays. We'll gather gifts and food and send cards and decorate our homes. We'll get together with friends and wish strangers "Happy Holidays." We'll sing about "Decking the Halls" and "Chestnuts roasting on an open fire." Maybe we'll drop a few extra coins in the Red Kettles or donate some toys or mittens to a local charity so that others can have a better holiday. Some of us might give of our time and help out at a homeless shelter or soup kitchen. Or make a few extra cookies or rolls for our neighbors or shut-ins that we know. Our happiness quotient always goes up when we help others and when we feel gratitude for our own circumstances. On December 25th we'll gather together again with those we love to celebrate the birth of the One who Loves Us and maybe take a little time to consider our relationship with Him. After "Boxing Day" until December 31st we'll all do as little as possible and maybe spend a little time planning some goals or resolutions for the New Year 2009. I'm never sad to see an old year end even if it has been a good one! The Happiest people have things to look forward to and spend most of their time enjoying life just as it is right now. So enjoy the rest of this lovely autumn, delight in all the sights, sounds, smells and traditions of the coming holidays and keep your heart full of Thanksgiving all the time.



The Happy News is expanding. I've started a new blog at http://thehappynewscde.blogspot.com.
This is The Happy News Child Development Edition. It is a place for me to share all my favorite information about Child Development. If you are parent, a grandparent or a kid (of any age) who has parents or gandparents you might find something interesting or useful there. I hope you will check it out and let me know what you think.

The Happy News Vol.3 Issue 11

This is cool (literally) no flames but looks good. Come and see it at the Festival of Trees on November 22 and the MidAmerica Center!
Have you seen my NFL Steelers watch... it has plenty of pink and plenty of bling ....and I can show off my Steeler fanaticisim!! Go Steelers!!!

Stay tuned for my "Happy" article for Edition 11.... I hope to post it later this evening.
Joyce

I apologize for the lateness of the Happy News this campaign. Even with work I have plenty of time to do it but inspiration avoided me until Saturday evening. I got a good start on my article and didn't realize my laptop had become unplugged and all of a sudden the screen went black and all my writing was lost!!!!!!! I was so disgusted I just closed the computer and left it for another day. So tonight's work will be to reconstruct my article and get it published. While I'm at it I might try to come up with 2 articles because it's going to be time for Issue 12 in a week!

November Calendar

C-24 Order due by November 19thby 10 p.m.

November 22nd and 23rd The Festival of Trees at the MidAmerica Center. Lee will be there with free facepainting compliments the Bluffs Art Council and I'll be there with Avon Holiday Gifts so if you missed my open house stop by. To find out more about the Festival of Trees click HERE

C-25 Order due by December 3rd by 10 p.m.

C-24 Great Deals

Diamond Accent Watch only $9.99 with any $15 purchase
pg. 3 red or black leather strap!

Favorite Holiday Kitsch pg 18-19 – plays Blue Danube it's cute and it's a hoot!

Holiday Makeup Sale pgs 20-39 save on all your favorites from Glazewear to Eyeshadow Quads. Also for those who wanted the Heavenly Trios this summer, they are back and in full supply now (pg. 24) and don't forget to resupply your Magix Face perfector pg 32.

Lots of Fragrance gift sets

Rhinestones or CZ's pg 92-93

Holiday Cheer Pins and Earrings pg. 104-105

Sterling Birthstone Rings only $20 pg. 116-117

Ladies' Sparkling NFL watches pgs. 122-123 GoSteelers!!!

Flameless Pillar Santa Candle pg. 153

Pepperment Delight Bubble Bath and Bath Pouf Brush pg. 172-173

Get your hands ready for winter wih WinterSoft Products pg.177

Naturals gift sets only $9.99 pg. 182-183

Big Beautiful Deal – 12 stocking stuffers for $10 pg. 202-03


Product Reviews

I'm over the moon about the new Skin so Soft Night Bath Soak and Body Cream. And kicking myself that I didn't get advanced demos of these products weeks ago. If you liked “Tranquil Moments” you'll love this. Try one and get one for $.99. What a Deal! And an excuse for a relaxing soak too. A great gift for sister or bff.

C-25 Sneak Peak

INTRODUCTION of Patrick Dempsey's Unscripted

Big Savings on Anew Clinical

Beautiful Jeweltone Jewelry

Jillian Dempsey's makeup tips for looking younger.


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