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Support Women in Business -Teach, Play, Inspire with Discovery Toys! #directsales directory

Introducing my NEW Discovery Toys Consultant Business to the Direct Sales Directory!

The brand new Direct Sales Directory will be launching soon – {Click the new tab in the navigation bar to learn more about it!} – and while I’m still in the process of building it, I’ve been introducing you to some of the amazing women who will be a part of it!

You’ve met Lucinda from ScentsyStaci from Arbonne, Hillary from Cookie Lee, and Breanna from It Works! – now you can learn a little more about my brand new adventure into Direct Sales as an Educational Consultant for Discovery Toys!

Coming Soon!!

My new Direct Sales Directory will soon be a great place for you to check out a bunch of different options, and find the company that is right for you! All of the women joining are total pro’s, and can answer your questions, and get you started on your way to success! Plus, what a great way to support other women in business – Do your holiday shopping by ordering amazing products directly from these great ladies!

Why Direct Sales?

Direct Sales is SUCH a great option for busy moms – you have total flexibility on your hours, which is so important. Whether you want to earn a part-time income, or build a full-time career for yourself, the sky is the limit! And when you shop from a Direct Sales Rep, you are able to use your purchasing power to help other great women in business!

Learn more about how you can Teach, Play, and Inspire with Discovery Toys!

When I decided that I wanted to make the leap back into the exciting world of Direct Sales, I did a lot of research trying to find the right fit for me – I wanted something that I could really get excited about. I had never even heard of Discovery Toys until I randomly came across it online, but I was so excited when I found it!

I love their Mission:

  • Teach – Discovery Toys creates highly engaging learning toys, books, games and music that help parents and others teach learning skills through play.
  • Play – Discovery Toys ignites the imagination and interest of children as they learn and grow through play each day.
  • Inspire – Discovery Toys inspires learning! Our products not only inspire children to learn, they inspire parents and educators to teach and learn along with them.

And I love the feedback I got from others!

Before committing to joining Discovery Toys, I asked around about them – since I’d never heard of them, and had no experience with the product, I wanted to know more. So many people told me the exact same thing – these toys are great quality, and unlike the cheap toys at some stores, these toys LAST! Many moms told me that their favorite Discovery Toys made it through several rowdy toddlers, still in great shape.

I have a friend who worked at a local childcare center, and she said these were some of their most popular toys! They were popular with the kids because they were fun, popular with the parents because they were educational, and super popular with the staff because – unlike off brand similar products that they would try – these toys were durable enough to last for years. That was enough to sell ME on them!

They have a long history –

The company was founded by an early childhood educator in 1978 and continues to grow from our passion for helping children through play. Today, we are the leader in learning toys for early childhood education as the foremost direct marketing company of its kind.

Discovery Toys has been helping parents to “Teach. Play. Inspire.” with our high-quality educational toys, books, games and music for over three decades.

Ready to Learn More?

Visit my Discovery Toys website to learn more about the great product selection – and find some new favorites for YOUR family! You can order some great gifts directly from the site – or email me at meagan.paullin@yahoo.com with any questions at all! You can also follow me on Facebook for updates on sales, promotions, and great giveaways!

What do you think?

Are you a fan of Discovery Toys already? What is your favorite toy?? If you haven’t experienced them yet…. what do you think of the company so far – would you be interested in learning more, or joining my team? Feel free to contact me with any questions! And if YOU are an enthusiastic and motivated Direct Sales rep – Learn more about the Direct Sales Directory, and email me if you’d like to join us in promoting our businesses too!

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Get your Business ready for the Holidays – Save over $50 too!

Who Loves Vistaprint?

I do, I do!! I use Vistaprint for a huge order every few months, and have always been super happy with the service, the quality, and especially the PRICE. You really can’t beat the value you get with Vistaprint – seriously. I get almost everything I need for my blog and business, plus fun gifts and personal stuff too.

Why do they give away so much stuff for FREE?

While Vistaprint has tons of great options for gifts, personal use, and office supplies – they are most focused on business owners. They’re hoping that by letting you try out a bunch of their products for free, you’ll love ’em enough to keep coming back for all of your small business needs. And for me, it sure worked!

What can you get free?

Right now there are a ton of great free options! You can get cute little mini-photo books like these – and there are a bunch of really nice design options. I used these as part of Christmas gifts for the grandparents last year. Really nice. You can also get all of this for free right now too:

  • One Wall Calendar – fully personalized with your own family photos and dates.
  • 250 custom designed business cards – including your company logo!
  • 10 Free Premium 4×8 Invitations – great for any holiday entertaining, or even make them as a Thank You style card instead!
  • 1 Free Custom Cotton Tote Bag – your choice of design and text.
  • 1 Free T-Shirt with your own photos and text.
  • Plus the photo books!

Why this is a great time to order:

Here’s how it works – all of the above items are totally FREE, you click here to visit Vistaprint.com, and start creating all of your fun free items. All you pay is shipping and handling on each one, which ranges from $4-6 bucks on each item. If you only want a couple of things, this is an amazing deal – how can you NOT love a full set of 250 business cards for $5 bucks? Or how about a T-shirt or tote bag customized with pic’s of the kids to sent to Grandma? And if you’re a business owner, you need to get ready for holiday promotions by stocking up on stickers, cards, brochures and more right now!

How to get even MORE value…

Here’s where the REAL value comes in… If you ordered all 6 free items, you’d pay about $30 bucks total for your shipping and processing fees. Still a totally great value for everything that you get, right? BUT – right now, Vistaprint has a deal – Spend $50 bucks or more and get FREE shipping! What does that mean? That means instead of paying $30 in shipping for all of this great stuff, you can STILL get it all, PLUS pick out $50 in ADDITIONAL merchandise, for only $20 bucks more!! When you add the value of the free items, plus the free shipping, you’re paying about $50 bucks for over $120 in merchandise!

There is so much fun stuff to choose from:

  • Car door magnets to advertise your business
  • Mugs and travel cups
  • Photo Mouse Pads like mine above
  • Holiday Cards
  • Christmas Ornaments with your family photos
  • Notebooks – these can be customized any way you like, with calendars inside, back cover graphics, text, etc. One of my favorites!
  • Keychains, lawn signs, banners, networking stickers, and more to boost your business
  • Photo Post-it Style notepads, greeting cards, birth announcements, and other fun stuff!

Love it!

My old business cards you see in the first picture have my old logo – so I’m putting together a HUGE new order with my new info! I want to add my Discovery Toys business info too. I’m excited to get new cards – and I’m getting a tote bag with my logo, to promote while I run errands. I’ll also get a rubber stamp, tons of cool logo pens, the car door magnet and more – and I’m totally having fun designing Christmas ornaments!

So check it out, and get YOUR order in today too!!

6 Free Fall Products from Vistaprint! The products are FREE, just pay Shipping and Processing. Choose from flip books, t-shirts, totes, calendars and more! Get creative and have some fun! Great for gifts or for your own use. Trying to find a way to preserve memories? Upload them to a calendar or flipbook! Planning an event? Send invitations and create rsvp cards out of business cards! Click Here to get started!

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Support Women in Business: Welcome Hillary from Cookie Lee to the #directsales Directory!

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WELCOME HILLARY FROM COOKIE LEE TO THE NEW DIRECT SALES DIRECTORY!

The brand new Direct Sales Directory will be launching soon – {Click the new tab in the navigation bar to learn more about it!} – and while I’m still in the process of building it, I’d like to introduce you to some of the AMAZING women who will be a part of it!

Coming Soon!

My new Direct Sales Directory will soon be a great place for you to check out a bunch of different options, and find the company that is right for you! All of the women joining are total pro’s, and can answer your questions, and get you started on your way to success! Plus, what a great way to support other women in business – Do your holiday shopping by ordering amazing products directly from these great ladies!

Why Direct Sales?

Direct Sales is SUCH a great option for busy moms – you have total flexibility on your hours, which is so important. Whether you want to earn a part-time income, or build a full-time career for yourself, the sky is the limit! And when you shop from a Direct Sales Rep, you are able to use your purchasing power to help other great women!

MEET THE NEWEST MEMBER OF THE DIRECTORY – Hillary from Cookie Lee!

Cookie Lee started this business in 1985 so that she could earn money while staying home with her children. As her business grew, she realized it could be an exciting opportunity for other stay-at-home moms like her, to build a business of their own. In 1992, Cookie Lee became a direct sales company offered to the public. Now, nearly 20 years later, thousands of Cookie Lee Consultants are making their dreams come true by selling on-trend, affordable jewelry through home shows, office shows, fundraisers, personal shopping and more. Whether you’re shopping for yourself, want to earn free jewelry by hosting a show or see the opportunity to start your own business in a field you love, Cookie Lee offers something for everyone!

I love to Spoil My Hostess!

When you host a Cookie Lee show you can stack up on rewards! It is so much fun and great excuse for a Girl’s Night Out! You get FREE jewelry, 50% off your most expensive items, FREE hostess exclusive items, unlimited $25 Booking Certificates and so much more!!!

Join My Team

Whether you’re a busy mom, a full-time professional or a trendsetter at heart, a Cookie Lee business can be the perfect income opportunity for you! Cookie Lee allows you to set the SKY as the limit for your earning opportunities. You set your own schedule and put as much into it as you want. Not only do you get your own jewelry at 50% off but you have opportunities to earn Cash, Prizes and Trips! I am here to help you build your business every step of the way!!!

For more information please feel free to contact me!

Hillary Reeves –Independent Jewelry Consultant

Visit her website to learn more about the seriously gorgeous accessories – www.cookielee.biz/HillaryReeves. If you have questions about hosting a party or getting started with Cookie Lee, email Hillary directly at hreeves3@comcast.net, or give her a call at 707-480-3587. She will LOVE hearing from you! You can also follow her on Facebook to get updates on new products and special offers. {FYI: Check out her welcome tab to learn how YOU can get $25 in FREE Jewelry! Love it.}

Who else LOVES Cookie Lee?

Have you ever been to a Cookie Lee party? Are you interested in hosting one?? Most of you know that I am a total accessory junkie – and I love Cookie Lee! Leave me some comments to let me know what YOU love about it too! And if YOU are a businesswoman building your own Direct Sales career, I’d LOVE to hear from you! Learn more about theDirect Sales Directory, and email me if you’d like to join us!

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Support Women in Business: Welcome Breanna from It Works! to the #directsales Directory!

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Welcome Breanna from It Works! to the New Direct Sales Directory!

The brand new Direct Sales Directory will be launching soon – {Click the new tab in the navigation bar to learn more about it!} – and while I’m still in the process of building it, I’d like to introduce you to some of the AMAZING women who will be a part of it!

COMING SOON!!

My new Direct Sales Directory will soon be a great place for you to check out a bunch of different options, and find the company that is right for you! All of the women joining are total pro’s, and can answer your questions, and get you started on your way to success! Plus, what a great way to support other women in business – Do your holiday shopping by ordering amazing products directly from these great ladies!

WHY DIRECT SALES?

Direct Sales is SUCH a great option for busy moms – you have total flexibility on your hours, which is so important. Whether you want to earn a part-time income, or build a full-time career for yourself, the sky is the limit! And when you shop from a Direct Sales Rep, you are able to use your purchasing power to help other great women!

Meet the newest member of the Directory – Breanna from It Works!

From the time of its inception in 2001, It Works! Global has dedicated itself to providing professional quality beauty and wellness products that both reflect high standards of integrity and reach consumers at affordable prices. Today we proudly offer the highest quality nutritional supplements, exclusive anti-aging solutions, and our internationally famed Ultimate Applicator Cosmetic System. Our responsibility to the consumer is always our top priority, and we believe our greatest strength is reflected in the lockstep relationship between our pursuit to provide you with life-changing products and our principled approach to business practices and product development.

Their Mission…

The mission of It Works is to help people look younger and live longer and to prosper financially. The It Works product line and business opportunities exemplifies the pursuit of this.

What It Works! can do for you…

The It Works vision to provide you with one-of-a-kind, safe, effective, and affordable products is driven by our commitment to integrity at the forefront of our product development. Because responsibility to you is our primary goal, It Works products are formulated by leading scientists, herbalists, and researchers using the best natural ingredients, cutting-edge science, and strict quality standards to provide effective products that safely nourish your body and enhance your life.

For More Information:

To learn more about It Works!, check out some products, and learn about hosting a party, visit www.getshrinkwrapped.itworks.net today! You can also follow Breanna on her It Works! Facebook Page to get fun product updates, and hear about new specials and promotions!

Have you used It Works! products?

I have!! About 6 months ago I had the chance to try out the body wrap – you can read more about my experience with it here- It Works! Does It Work? I’d love for some of you ladies to share your experience in the comments too! And if YOU are a businesswoman building your own Direct Sales career, I’d LOVE to hear from you! Learn more about the Direct Sales Directory, and email me if you’d like to join us!

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Support Women in Business: Welcome Staci from Arbonne to the #directsales directory!

Staci for Arbonne Direct Sales Consultant

Welcome Staci Gerardi from Arbonne to the New Direct Sales Directory!

The brand new Direct Sales Directory will be launching soon – {Click the new tab in the navigation bar to learn more about it!} – and while I’m still in the process of building it, I’d like to introduce you to some of the AMAZING women who will be a part of it!

Coming Soon!

My new Direct Sales Directory will soon be a great place for you to check out a bunch of different options, and find the company that is right for you! All of the women joining are total pro’s, and can answer your questions, and get you started on your way to success! Plus, what a great way to support other women in business – Do your holiday shopping by ordering amazing products directly from these great ladies!

Why Direct Sales?

Direct Sales is SUCH a great option for busy moms – you have total flexibility on your hours, which is so important. Whether you want to earn a part-time income, or build a full-time career for yourself, the sky is the limit! And when you shop from a Direct Sales Rep, you are able to use your purchasing power to help other great women in business!

Meet the lovely Staci, and learn why she LOVES her business!

I’m Staci Gerardi and I own an Arbonne business. I started using the Clear Advantage line when I was pregnant with my daughter, because my doctor made me throw out the chemical filled garbage I was using on my face (which wasn’t working, burned my skin and eyes and was plain gross). A family member had gotten her hands on the Clear Advantage line and shared it with me. The smell of Peppermint and no chemicals intrigued me, so I brought it to my doctor and he said ABSOLUTELY YES, perfect product for you. Honestly, I didn’t believe it would work. After two weeks, my skin was fantastic and after a month, totally clear. I never looked back, just kept Clear Advantage.

Getting Started in Sales…

About four years later, a friend asked if I knew I could start a business of my own with Arbonne. I laughed at her and said “Yeah right, not me, I hate selling stuff.” She looked at me and said “I’m already making money off of the people you talk about your love for Clear Advantage to. All you do is share how much you love it and send them to me now. Why not just open up your business and make the money for yourself?” That was my AHA moment. I started my business and never looked back!

Learn more about the company, and what makes it so great!

Arbonne is a totally Vegan company, it devotes itself to being PURE, SAFE and BENEFICIAL.
It’s free of harmful ingredients, all of the personal care products are formulated without animal products or animal by-products, human by-products, formaldehyde-donating preservatives, Petroleum-based ingredients (Benzene, Mineral Oil, Petrolatum, Phthalates, Toluene) and PABA. Nutrition products are all formulated without artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, animal products, animal by-products, cholesterol, saturated fats and trans fats. We’re also a GREEN company, using source reduction, using renewable resources on paper packaging, print with soy-based inks wherever possible and that there are post-consumer recycled content in all shipping cartons and plastic packaging whenever possible.

Why YOU should Join too!

Arbonne’s a top-notch company, with salon-quality products at affordable prices. Our products are highly concentrated and last much longer than store brand products. They treat their consultants like family, treat us like gold and reward each of us with amazing commissions, prizes, trips and bonuses. If you’ve got a family, this is the company to start your own business with.

For More Information:

To learn more about Staci’s Arbonne business, and check out some of the amazing products she offers, visit her website at StaciGerardi.MyArbonne.com today! If you have any questions, or would love to join her team, email her directly at stacigerardi@myarbonne.com. And if you’d just like to stay updated on her great products and promotions, head over to her Facebook page, and say hello!

Are you in Direct Sales?

If so, I’d LOVE to hear from you! You can read more about how the Direct Sales Directory works – Celebrating Women’s Small Business Month – and email me at sunshineandsippycups@gmail.com if you’re interested. Remember, I can only accept one rep per company, and spots are filling up fast! But I’d love to find some more great women to add to our group, so I hope to hear from you!

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Support Women in Business: Welcome Lucinda from Scentsy!

ScentsyWelcome Lucinda Faragher from Scentsy to the NEW Direct Sales Directory!

The brand new Direct Sales Directory will be launching soon – {Click the new tab in the navigation bar to learn more about it!} – and while I’m still in the process of building it, I’d like to introduce you to some of the AMAZING women who will be a part of it!

Coming Soon!!

My new Direct Sales Directory will soon be a great place for you to check out a bunch of different options, and find the company that is right for you! All of the women joining are total pro’s, and can answer your questions, and get you started on your way to success! Plus, what a great way to support other women in business – Do your holiday shopping by ordering amazing products directly from these great ladies!

Why Direct Sales?

Direct Sales is SUCH a great option for busy moms – you have total flexibility on your hours, which is so important. Whether you want to earn a part-time income, or build a full-time career for yourself, the sky is the limit! And when you shop from a Direct Sales Rep, you are able to use your purchasing power to help other great women in business!

Meet the First Member of the Direct Sales Directory – Lucinda Faragher!

Are you a candle lover?  Have you tried Scentsy yet? Maybe you’ve seen or heard the name but haven’t had the time to find out what its all about.  Well now’s your chance!

Scentsy candles are flameless, soot-free, candles that use a low-watt bulb to melt over 80+ wonderful flavors of wax. Everything from Pumpkin Marshmallow to Black Raspberry Vanilla.  In addition to being safer then traditional candles Scentsy candles are more economical -Scentsy bars costs $5 and contain as much fragrance as most 12oz jar candles at a fraction of the cost lasting 60-80 hours.

Host a Party to get FREE products!

Check out my website at lucindaf.scentsy.us and browse the complete catalog.  Before you order consider hosting a party – and getting your warmer at half-price or for free.  It only takes a party order of $150 to earn $15 towards any Scentsy product + 1/2 off an additional item.

Join the Scentsy Team – and Start Earning!

Are you looking to earn some extra income while staying at home with the kids? Scentsy was named the number one consumer products company on the 2010 Inc. 500 list.  I have twin girls and a 4 year old and Scentsy has provided me with a creative outlet that I enjoy and some extra spending money.  Its the perfect time of year to buy, host or join with the holidays around the corner.

For more information:

Email me for more information at lucinda.faragher@comcast.net. Also like my Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/lucindaloveswickless for all the latest info and deals.

What do you think?

Who else looooves Scentsy products? To be honest, I was a bit skeptical at first – I have a ton of candles, why would Scentsy be any different? But myohmy! I made my first purchase at an open house about 8 months ago – and I am in LOVE! The bars last so darn long, so they are totally a great value. And I love that I can leave a warmer plugged in all day long, not like a candle that can only burn for a couple of hours. So – if you’re ready to learn more, contact Lucinda today, and tell her you saw her on Sunshine and Sippy Cups!

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Best Business Books for Creative Thinkers

I wanted to share a few of my recent favorite business books with you guys. I’m always looking for great books to teach me new tips, new ways to think, and help me really boost my skills to the next level. And, I’m definitely a creative type, so old-school business books just bore me. Yes, I’ve read some, and there is some awesome information, but I like books that encourage me to think outside of the box, and include actionable steps that I can take to be more successful. Read on…

My Picks for Best Business Books for Creative Thinkers:

The Creative Business Idea Book:

The Creative Business Book

The Creative Business Idea Book: Ten Years of Breakthrough Thinking is a spendy book – Right now, it’s $50 bucks for the hardcover edition. But it looks uh-MAY-zing. I saw it today on Klout.com – you can possibly get it for FREE if your Klout score is above 45, and you are influential in these topics: Advertising, Copywriting, Creativity, Digital Photography, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations. It talks about how traditional advertising is pretty much over, and shares the stories of how campaigns like the Dos Equis’ Most Interesting Man in the World, Evian Roller Babies, and other memorable ad’s came to be. Love it!

The Creative Entrepreneur: 

The Creative Entrepreneur: A DIY Visual Guidebook for Making Business Ideas Real – This is SUCH a fun book! There is so much great art on all of the pages, and it totally inspires and motivates me! The concepts are simple to follow, and lead you step-by-step to take your big ideas to real results. I’m a visual learner, and have a desk covered in notebooks with lists, drawings, scribbles, post-it’s – my mom says it reminds her of that movie a Beautiful Mind, lol. But I love the idea of using creative journals to think and plan out a business idea. So my style.

IdeaSelling:

Idea Selling BookIdeaSelling: Successfully Pitch Your Creative Ideas to Bosses, Clients & other Decision Makers – I just ordered this, and am beyond excited to get it! It’s all about learning how to do more than just “tell” people about your ideas, you need to “sell” them on your ideas! I’ve had years of experience in sales, but am always interested in learning more. And as a blogger, it’s very important to learn how to pitch companies, partners, and even other bloggers – if you have a great idea, you don’t want it to fail just because you didn’t know how to get people excited about it, right? The reviews all say that the techniques are easy to start implementing, and will help you improve right away. I’ll share a full review when I get done reading it!

Gamestorming:

Gamestorming Book

Gamestorming: A Playbook for Innovators, Rulebreakers, and Changemakers – This is something that I would LOVE to have had when I was still working in sales management! Getting people working together in a non-traditional way, by playing a game, is a much more effective way to teach new skills and come up with new ideas! “This book includes more than 80 games to help you break down barriers, communicate better, and generate new ideas, insights, and strategies. It contains a unique collection of games that encourage engagement and creativity while bringing more structure and clarity to the workplace.”

The Idea Hunter:

The Idea Hunter Book

The Idea Hunter: How to Find the Best Ideas and Make them Happen – This book starts with a simple step, “Know your gig. In other words, decide what you’re all about as a professional, and where you want to be heading in your career and projects. Without a concrete sense of purpose and goals, you won’t know what you’re looking for.” And continues until the end with “Focus on ‘Try-ability.’ Make it easy for people to try out your idea, before buying into it. Think like Apple, which lets people listen to 30-second snippets of music on iTunes before they buy a track or CD. Customers and colleagues are far more likely to sign on if they’re less worried about making a decision they’ll come to regret.” I love a book with “actions” to take, instead of just vague advice!

Remember to use Swagbucks to earn FREE Amazon Gift Cards, then you can get these great books for free. Swagbucks is one of the EASIEST ways to earn freebies online – and is how I buy all of my Amazon goodies!

What do you think?

Have any of you read any of these books already? If so, what did you think? Share your review in the comments, so other readers can benefit from your feedback too! And if you have some favorite books that have helped YOU in your business, please tell me about them! I might feature them in the next post, and mention that you recommend them!

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