How Do You Save Money?

If you're like most people, you are always looking for a way to save money. Be it for a vacation, bills, emergency fund, etc. there is always a reason. Some ways to save money are easy to see like don't buy what you don't need, don't eat out all the time, shop sales. Some of them can be time consuming, like clipping coupons and comparing sales. We don't want to go all over the place to get what we want, especially after a long day at work, cleaning, or taking care of the kids (or all 3).

My First Week "Back"

Last week flew by for me! Although I didn't get many books out, I did get to touch base with my old customers and get them brochures. I caught up with most of them and learned a lot about what is going on with them lately. While some of them are going through heartbreak and sorrow, I am glad to see that they are doing alright and making it.

One More Time, with Feeling!

Well here I am again. Looks like I've got this writing every couple of months thing down pack lol. As I wrote in my last post, I've been slacking, and continued to do it since then unfortunately. I haven't been able to get my grove on.

I've Really Been Slacking...

So it's just after midnight on June 1st, and I have finally decided to start blogging again (instead of sleeping obviously). Hubs and I went to the doctor yesterday to do our 3 month diabetes "follow-up", and things went well for him, but not so much for me.

I Suck at This Game...

What game am I talking about? This whole low carbohydrate, cut out the carbs that are my favorite foods to eat game.

Almost 2 Months Later...

A lot has been going on for us, and a lot hasn't been going on. I've taken a short break from Avon because I was starting to get depressed about it, my anxiety was going through the roof because of my "helper" not listening, and I haven't been able to keep my head straight when it came to it. It's been a couple of months since I posted here or talked on the team Facebook page, but I had to distance myself to get my mind back where I need it to be to do it. I also

A Little Bit of College Hoops, A Little Bit of Avon

Warning: Some foul language.

UK vs. KU

Trying to watch the UK vs. KU basketball game tonight. The boys are doing better, but have a lot more room for improvement. What’s more annoying to me is having to listen to Jay Bilas all game. There is 13:10 to go in the second half, and I am so tired of him talking down about UK, well… tired of hearing him speak at all. I would so rather listen to Dicky V. Dicky may be annoying, but at least he’s honest about both teams.

Wow, Look at the Time!

So I decided to check on things over here today, and realized it's been two weeks since I last wrote. Where did the time go?!

A lot has happened, and it doesn't seem to be slowing down any time soon either! Avon has come out with a LOT of new incentives, deals, and plans.

New Year, New Me

Well, here we are. The holidays are finally over, but now it’s time for everyone to start “working” on their New Year’s resolutions. For some, it will go the same way it does every year: we have good intentions, but abandon them for the good old comfort of what they are use to. For some, they will get through the first couple of weeks, then decide what they wanted isn’t happening as fast as they wanted it to, then give up. Finally there are going to be those who stick with their resolutions either for themselves, their kids, or because their choices are do it or face something even harder. I plan on being part of the third group this year, after talking about it for so long.

Air Head Me

This is what I wrote on Thursday the 13th:

I don't know what it is about this week, but I just cannot get myself to stay on track! First, I started off by playing games instead of working Monday. That put me completely behind when it came to getting books out and collecting orders on Tuesday, and even Wednesday. Today, I am suppose to start getting ready for my table at Fast Wireless on Saturday, but it took me over 5 hours to write my social media posts! I keep getting distracted with other things (okay, so Facebook), and my mind is wandering a million miles a minute it seems like. I keep thinking about 3 or 4 other things I need to do, yet not getting any of it done. Not sure how I'm going to get anything done if I can't figure out what I need to do today to stay on track.

What is it about Avon?

Before I came back to Avon, it had been a couple of years since I had worked. I've worked all kinds of places in my life, but none that I loved quite as much as Avon (but armed security and embroidery were a close 2nd and 3rd). I don't know what it is about this company, but being able to make the friends I have, come out of my hole I've dug for the last 8 years, to help reintroduce Avon to people who haven't seen anything about it in years, and to become the Avon Lady for people who lost theirs for various reasons, has just made me feel like such a different person than I was 11 months ago.

Avon 2019: My Goals

Although Christmas hasn't made it here yet, Avon's 2019 season is upon us. This year there has been so much negative going on for us, I am hoping and going to make 2019 a great year for us. I have goals I want to reach, and I am going to reach them. Right now there are three different things I want to accomplish, and with everyone's help I can accomplish them.

My Goals

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.

Vintage Market Days and State Band Competition

I don't know about you, but my weekend was absolutely full this weekend. I won tickets to the Lexington Vintage Market Days, so I went both Saturday and Sunday with my daughter. My son got to join us Sunday since he was home. Saturday night, I went to Kroger Stadium to watch my son and his band march in the State Band Finals. Busy feels like it an understatement of how my weekend was.

State Band Competition

Saturday was full of different things to do. Midget had to be at school early so they could practice for semifinals and finals of the state band competition that day. I missed the first performance, but made it for the second. The parking lot was full. There were a lot of people there watching and cheering on their bands. Madison Central's parents and supports showed up red lights in hand, routing, cheering, and shouting for this great group of kids. There were 252 students on the field and in the pit, and they did an excellent job. It had been a while since I had seen a full marching band show, and this one brought back memories.