Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Little Man Story 2 of 2 - Nice Try Trader Joe
Last week I took Little Man to Trader Joes to pick up a few things. I told him that if he found Gorilla Joe he would get a prize. He found him pretty easily and when we went to check out, he told the cashier. The cashier told him that he could choose a prize out of the treasure chest. He ran excitedly over to the chest, opened it up and it was full of ......... clementines. He looked at me rather stunned and very disappointed. . The cashier noticed and offered some scratch and sniff stickers instead which made Little Man very happy.
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Lia Sophia Success
Friday night was a fun and successful night. I had 10 friends show up for my party and based on the sales I earned $240 in free jewelry. Only 1 friend booked her own party so I only earned 20% of the sales. If I got one more friend to book a party normally I would earn 40% in free jewelry but for the month of May Lia Sophia is giving hostesses with 10 orders an 2 bookings 60% of their shows sales in free jewelry - for me that would be $720 worth of jewelry for free!!!!!
I've reached out to a couple of friends who couldn't make the show to see if they want to help me by booking their own, but not sure if they will. I know I have a few followers in Chicagoland, so if you're interested in booking a show of your own, let me know. I don't sell Lia Sophia myself, but I'd put you in touch with my advisor so I can get my second booking. The advisor lives in Round Lake but was willing to drive to the Northwest city limits to do my party. If you book a show through her, I'll commit to placing an order at your party (I don't have to be there, I can order online - unless of course you want me there).
Even if I don't get the 60% it was still a successful evening - had a fun evening catching up with friends and got $892 worth of jewelry for $173.80 (along with the free jewelry you get to pick out 4 pieces at special hostess prices, and up to 5 pieces at 50% off. I laid out $125 in party expenses for food and wine, so overall a great deal and a fun night.
If you're interested, check out the jewelry here http://sites.liasophia.com/sites/corporate/productcatalog?page=cataloglisting
I've reached out to a couple of friends who couldn't make the show to see if they want to help me by booking their own, but not sure if they will. I know I have a few followers in Chicagoland, so if you're interested in booking a show of your own, let me know. I don't sell Lia Sophia myself, but I'd put you in touch with my advisor so I can get my second booking. The advisor lives in Round Lake but was willing to drive to the Northwest city limits to do my party. If you book a show through her, I'll commit to placing an order at your party (I don't have to be there, I can order online - unless of course you want me there).
Even if I don't get the 60% it was still a successful evening - had a fun evening catching up with friends and got $892 worth of jewelry for $173.80 (along with the free jewelry you get to pick out 4 pieces at special hostess prices, and up to 5 pieces at 50% off. I laid out $125 in party expenses for food and wine, so overall a great deal and a fun night.
If you're interested, check out the jewelry here http://sites.liasophia.com/sites/corporate/productcatalog?page=cataloglisting
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Little Man - Part 1 of 2
I have two cute little stories about Little Man that I need to post so I don't forget, but will post them separately so I don't get too long.
One thing you need to know, Little Man LOVES capes. He has a reversible Batman/Spiderman one (I know Spidey doesn't wear a cape but we saw this in an independent toy store - which are far an few between these days so I like to support them when I can - and he loves it), a Superman one, and a basic black that is part of a Darth Vader costume.
Sometimes he'll wear the whole outfit, but most times he just wears the cape - who can blame him? Capes are cool.
Today I took him to Little Hugger's first grade class for "Book Brag". Parents go to the class and the kids read to them. There was a substitute there. As soon as we walk in he looked at Little Man - who today was uncharacteristically capeless - and asked, "Is this Superman?". I answered, "Some days, but today he's just himself". I obviously looked at him questioningly, because he told me that along with subbing he works at our local liquor store/packie and had noticed us yesterday when I was picking up stuff for my party and Little Man was wearing his Superman cape.
I guess Little Man needs to try a little harder to hide his secret super identity.
One thing you need to know, Little Man LOVES capes. He has a reversible Batman/Spiderman one (I know Spidey doesn't wear a cape but we saw this in an independent toy store - which are far an few between these days so I like to support them when I can - and he loves it), a Superman one, and a basic black that is part of a Darth Vader costume.
Sometimes he'll wear the whole outfit, but most times he just wears the cape - who can blame him? Capes are cool.
Today I took him to Little Hugger's first grade class for "Book Brag". Parents go to the class and the kids read to them. There was a substitute there. As soon as we walk in he looked at Little Man - who today was uncharacteristically capeless - and asked, "Is this Superman?". I answered, "Some days, but today he's just himself". I obviously looked at him questioningly, because he told me that along with subbing he works at our local liquor store/packie and had noticed us yesterday when I was picking up stuff for my party and Little Man was wearing his Superman cape.
I guess Little Man needs to try a little harder to hide his secret super identity.
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