Have you heard about Avon Fundraising?

Fundraising is a vital activity of all groups and organizations. Whether you're a football team, cheerleaders, a church, an at risk program, or any number of other groups you could be, you have to raise money one way or another. If you haven't heard of Avon fundraisers, sit back and relax, because I'm going to do my best to explain. If there is something I don't cover, or you have any questions, please feel free to contact me anytime.

Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and more!

It's been a really busy last couple of weeks around here. I've been getting a few Avon brochures out, recruiting, dealing with repair people, driving the 15 year old around, and just generally not having time to do everything (like everyone). I decided today since I have to wait at home for a package for my brother to arrive, it's time to get a post out! So, let's talk Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and fundraisers!

Thanksgiving

I don't know about many other people, but for the last 15 years or so, I've had a love/hate relationship with the holiday season. I love going out getting stuff to spoil the kids in the family, presents for Christmas, and seeing the family, but in general I have had a great dislike for everything else that had to do with them. This year is different because I'm going to try to enjoy it all, which is very overwhelming to think about. Taking it one step at a time is all I can think of doing. So this week we will split for Thanksgiving as usual. My brother and son will be heading to Virginia to spend the holiday and weekend with my parents, while my husband and I head to his sister's house on Thanksgiving Day. I may even try to watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade this year. I haven't watched in it probably 10 years, and would like to see the route that Midget and his band will probably be taking next year.

Black Friday

After what will hopefully be a good night's sleep, Black Friday will be here, and that means lots of deals, and lots of shopping. I use to love going out early in the morning to hit up the good deals, but in the last few years, I've prefered shopping from my couch. Fighting all those crowds just isn't for me anymore.

Starting off Slow and Finishing the Day Strong

Today has been another interesting day for me. I started out sluggish thanks to not going to bed on time again. Once I finally got going today, the day got busy and I haven't really stopped.

The first good thing that happened is that Avon announced Online Fundraising! I am so happy that we have access to this now. I feel like I will be able to help organizations a lot better because there isn't any flyers, no collecting money, no work for the most part aside from registering the fundraiser, spreading the word about the link, very minimal paperwork, and handing over the check when it is done. This is super exciting and I can't wait to be able to get my first one started.