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Avon

Campaign 12 Avon Outlet & Sales

C12 ends tonight at midnight! If you liked the Avon Outlet catalog you will have fun browsing the "Good Buys" category when shopping on my Avon website . Scroll down to see my video version of the classic Avon Outlet book. They don't carry it every campaign anymore and my customers miss it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0o2W9semXY On… Continue reading Campaign 12 Avon Outlet & Sales

Career, Craft Room, Crafts, Crochet, Family, Kids, Mental Health, Organization, Toddlers

Keeping Our Cool During Covid

My apologies for being less active on the interwebs lately. I have been trying to add a classroom space to my office space/craft room. The room was already stuffed to the gills and it took some work to make a school space as well as the multi-purpose room it already was. On the plus side… Continue reading Keeping Our Cool During Covid

Books, Education, Family, Kids, Reading, Reviews

Showing Love with a Book Series & How to Avoid Borrowing & Lending Books

Spreading some love by ordering a book series that other family members love. So while under quarantine we have made sure to follow the rules and only go out when necessary. Today my niece and nephew are here because their mom needed someone to watch them during a prenatal appointment. My daughter is an avid… Continue reading Showing Love with a Book Series & How to Avoid Borrowing & Lending Books

Avon, Career

Using Video to Highlight Sales In Place of the Avon Outlet Book

I was looking for a way to feature more great Avon products in a way that was easy for viewers, and I always feel for those who don't have a large budget to spend on beauty products. I decided making videos was the best way to highlight the most products quickly and efficiently. Avon recently… Continue reading Using Video to Highlight Sales In Place of the Avon Outlet Book

Crafts, Demos Tutorials, Family, Kids, Uncategorized

Backyard Teepee for Under $10

So I am lucky enough to have grown up in a house with a big yard. Although it comes with a lot of yard work, I grew up having a ton of fun and my kids have a blast here too! We have hordes of bamboo that grows very fast and needs cut back multiple… Continue reading Backyard Teepee for Under $10

Crafts, Family, Kids, Sewing

Learning to Sew? "My Beginner Projects"

My beginner sewing projects: So many curtains & a pair of moderately successful maternity pants. After my obsessive search for sewing knowledge (Click here to see my Learning to Sew Post), I bought the cutest sewing machine I could afford at Walmart. I made sure it had a zigzag stitch and a button hole feature.… Continue reading Learning to Sew? "My Beginner Projects"

Chronic Conditions, Disability/Handicap, Family, Health

Muddling Through Covid As a Big Happy Family

It is not lost on us, the irony of this crazy respiratory sickness scaring the crap out of everyone. Especially since it was right on the back of mom getting out of the hospital from her latest lung exacerbation. What do you do though? We all have to figure out how to function in this… Continue reading Muddling Through Covid As a Big Happy Family

Art, Career, Crafts

Kat’s School Portfolio & More

Thank you for your interest in my work. I'm just beginning design again after some time off working in a different field. Some of my work is from design school and was created using the Adobe Creative Suite. The more recent work I have been using a lot of the free and open-source programs on… Continue reading Kat’s School Portfolio & More

Avon, Health, Reviews

Dr. Belmeur Spot Healing Patches & Treating My Adult Acne

Me using Dr. Belmeur Spot Treatment Patches and Bubble Foaming Cleanser So I have had adult acne pretty much the entire time I have been an adult. I have sensitive skin so it's hard to find products that don't make my skin worse instead of better. I am loving that Avon is offering more products… Continue reading Dr. Belmeur Spot Healing Patches & Treating My Adult Acne

Crafts, Sewing

Learn to Sew Using Free Resources

Starting to Sew: My Beginning Did you learn to sew in home economics? They were still offering that class when I was in school. I did take the class the 1st year it was required, but I chose tech ed when it became optional the 2nd year. I wasn't really into cooking and I really… Continue reading Learn to Sew Using Free Resources

Crafts, Demos Tutorials, Family, Kids

Hand Print Craft – A Tablecloth to a Tree Skirt

"And My 1st Time Making Bias Tape" Hand Print Craft - Tablecloth to tree skirt using bias tape and acrylic paint. First off this wasn't my idea, it was a facebook post sent to me from Billy's sister "my sister" lol. She sent me a message, with a facebook link, wanting us to make a… Continue reading Hand Print Craft – A Tablecloth to a Tree Skirt

Avon, Career, Education, Family

Why Choose Avon? Over Brand Ambassador (and other direct marketing businesses)

Avon is My Favorite Business Avon is a fun way to earn extra money by working from home. I have so much fun trying different products and Avon has so many! This post is more about Avon the business though, so if you were looking for product reviews this is not your post. We do… Continue reading Why Choose Avon? Over Brand Ambassador (and other direct marketing businesses)

Crafts, Family, Kids, Reviews

Lava Bead Chakra Bracelet Craft

So the idea for this came from window shopping essential oils on a facebook business page. I love essential oils for many reasons. Mostly I find certain smells very uplifting or relaxing, depending on the oils. If essential oils kill germs in the air, keep me from getting sick, help me focus, or alleviate pain… Continue reading Lava Bead Chakra Bracelet Craft

Avon, Career, Family, Organization

Update: Massive De-Cluttering Leads to a Dedicated Office & Studio Space!

https://www.instagram.com/p/B7grp4gAfyr/ My plan to create 10 beautiful blog posts by the New Year certainly did fall by the wayside. I have so many creative projects to wrap up and get out as blog posts, but we have been attempting to move from our house back to my mom's. I just didn't have the time I… Continue reading Update: Massive De-Cluttering Leads to a Dedicated Office & Studio Space!