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May 30, 2017 by Sue Leave a Comment

Direct Sales is the Perfect Retirement Job

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Direct sales or network marketing truly is the perfect job for retirement. Think about all the reasons for retiring.  Working. Every. Single. Day. No control over what you do and when you do it, limited vacations, long commutes, driving to work in snow storms. You get the idea.

How about a job with complete control over what you do and when you do it? I’ve done direct sales off and on over the years starting back when I was a young mother. Direct sales fits so many situations well, but I think it is absolutely perfect for the retiree and soon to be retiree.

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The first reason it’s an ideal job is the flexibility. You can truly work when you want, and as much or as little as you want. Full-time, part-time, you’re the boss of you! Heading to Arizona for a month? No problem! You can work your business from where you are, or put it on the back burner.

The second reason is the money. It’s true. Once you’re on a fixed income, you don’t feel as comfortable spending money as you once did. Bringing in some extra money lets you plan that winter vacation, look at replacing the car, take the grandkids to Yellowstone National Park, or even splurge on that designer bag without feeling guilty. When you choose to represent a company with products you love and use, you save money by getting it at a discount.

The third reason is incentives. Not everyone is money motivated, but dangle an awesome free product for hitting a sales goal, or even an incentive trip, and I’m in! Most direct sales companies have a “Success Start” plan for your first three months, and not only does it help get you off and running, but you begin to FEEL like a success!

Reason four is the social aspect. From my very first summer conference I’ve connected with fellow Neal’s Yard Remedies consultants and continued wonderful relationships through Facebook, texting and phone. This year I’m looking forward to meeting my “accountability partner” in person. (She ended up being more accountable than me, but that’s a different story.) I’ve met some wonderful women through local networking events, vendor events, even online direct sales Facebook groups. Just ask me if I can steer you to a Lularoe, Norwex or Stampin’ Up consultant, and I’ll point you in the right direction.

The last reason is mental health. Working my business gives me a reason to get going in the morning. I would rather write a blog post than clean out a closet, or clean anything for that matter. If you choose well, you are passionate about your products and/or business. I enjoy learning new ways of promoting my business on social media and creating graphics to share my message. I love learning new aspects of marketing my business.

There are many other reasons to consider retirement direct sales jobs. If you have a hobby or cause that’s near and dear to your heart, you can probably find a company that will align with your beliefs. For more information about choosing a company read my POST about what to ask before choosing a company. For a list of direct sales companies, check out the members of the Direct Sales Association.


What do you plan to do in retirement? Let’s continue the conversation on FACEBOOK. I would love to answer any questions you have about the direct sales business in general, or Neal’s Yard Remedies in particular. Click on the SUE graphic below and let’s connect!

Filed Under: Direct Sales, Marketing, Social Media Tagged With: network marketing, retirement jobs

May 23, 2017 by Sue Leave a Comment

Are Your Beauty Products Cruelty-free?

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How important is it to you that the products you buy are cruelty-free and have not been tested on animals? ALL of Neal’s Yard Remedies skincare & cosmetics are approved under Cruelty-Free International’s Humane Cosmetics Standards. Neal’s Yard Remedies doesn’t test any of their products on animals and never has. Everything they make is 100% vegetarian. They prefer to rely on their botanical and technical expertise to ensure their products are effective and safe. Instead of testing on animals, which have no say in the matter and can’t speak for themselves, they give their new products to human volunteers (through an independent company) who are more than happy to test them and give feedback.

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Millions of animals are experimented on in the United States, however since 2013, the European Union banned the sale of cosmetics and ingredients tested on animals. Testing of cosmetic ingredients has been banned in the European Union since 2009.

Alternatives to Animal Testing

Today there are alternatives to animal testing providing greater accuracy in predicting outcomes. Cell cultures, human tissues, computer models, and human volunteers are all being successfully used instead of animals.

How You Can Help

Animal Defenders International provides a list of US cruelty-free cosmetics companies HERE. We can all vote with our wallets, by looking for the Leaping Bunny whenever we go shopping. All Leaping Bunny certified companies must meet strict criteria including regular independent audits for their entire product range, and for every country they sell in. Tell the House of Representatives to pass the Humane Cosmetics Act to end animal testing for cosmetics in the United States. Join Neal’s Yard Remedies in supporting the Humane Cosmetic Act and sign the petition HERE.

Let’s continue the discussion over on FACEBOOK!

Filed Under: Ethical Organizations, Neal's Yard Remedies, NYR Organic Tagged With: animal testing, cruelty free

May 17, 2017 by Sue Leave a Comment

Top Five Father’s Day Gifts from Neal’s Yard Remedies

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If you are looking for Father’s Day Gifts, or a great gift for the guy in your life, look no further than Neal’s Yard Remedies! Let Dad know how much you care by choosing certified organic gifts that have never been tested on animals and are free of ingredients that would negatively impact his health and the environment.

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Grooming Essentials

The NYR Men Collection contains three full size products that will keep Dad looking his best. The Purifying Face Wash is a gentle cleanser with skin firming extracts, vitamins and antioxidants. The Close Shave Cream contains purifying red clay, astringent apple and softening olive oil to give Dad a close shave and smooth skin. The Rejuvenating Moisturiser contains antioxidant green coffee and extracts to reduce the appearance of fine lines and keep Dad looking his best. Save 15% off of separate pricing when you choose the collection for $74.

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For the Active Dad

Give Dad a treat with Invigorating Body Wash. Suitable for all skin types, Invigorating Body Wash uplifts the spirits with a fresh, zesty fragrance, while gently cleansing with burdock, witch hazel, sea salt and 13 pure plant oils and resins. $24 for a long-lasting 6.76 fl. oz. bottle.

Arnica Salve is great for Dad, both before and after exertion. Massage into muscles before exercise to stimulate circulation, protect and prepare for exertion. After exercise it will ease his muscles from over-exertion. Arnica Salve is $17 for a 1.59 oz. jar.

For the Hard-Working Dad

Comfrey and Mallow Foot Balm is perfect for the Dad that is on his feet all day. Massage all over the feet before bed to revitalise and soften overworked feet overnight. Pair it with some great socks for a gift he will love. A 1.76 long-lasting jar is $21.

For the Health-Nut Dad

If your Dad is into juicing and smoothies, Organic Greens Complex with purifying chlorella will boost his well-being, increase vitality and detox. One scoop added to fruit juice or a smoothie adds spirulina, spinach chlorella, wheatgrass and green tea, and will benefit his gut, brain and help build muscle. A 20 serving pouch is $32.

There are many other wonderful possibilities for Father’s Day gifts. Contact me and I will help you find the perfect Father’s Day gift for your Dad, from Neal’s Yard Remedies.

Need a gift for Mom or the special lady in your life? Check out my post HERE.


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Filed Under: Holistic Wellness, Neal's Yard Remedies, NYR Organic Tagged With: Father's Day Gifts, Men's Gifts

May 12, 2017 by Sue Leave a Comment

What Does World Fair Trade Day Mean?

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What is World Fair Trade Day all about? World Fair Trade Day is the second Saturday in May each year, and is celebrated to promote and educate about fair trade. Not that long ago being a smart shopper simply meant getting the best price. Today we know getting the best price could mean the goods we are purchasing were manufactured in sweatshops, were produced by child or forced labor, under poor working conditions and negatively impacting the environment. How do we sort it all out?

Neal’s Yard Remedies supports three organizations dedicated to fair trade.

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Fairtrade

Fairtrade ensures that the farmers and producers involved get a fair deal for their work, and a premium for community projects. Neal’s Yard Remedies Fairtrade ingredients include organic honey, rooibos, apricot oil and Brazil nut oil. In 2009 Neal’s Yard Remedies helped launch skincare enriched with Fairtrade certified ingredients. According to the Fairtrade website, Fairtrade is about better prices, decent working conditions, local sustainability, and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers in the developing world. By requiring companies to pay sustainable prices (which must never fall lower than the market price), Fairtrade addresses the injustices of conventional trade, which traditionally discriminates against the poorest, weakest producers. It enables them to improve their position and have more control over their lives.

Fair for Life

Fair for Life stands for fair trade and sustainable supply chains. Organic argan oil, geranium and tea tree essential oils are among the ingredients Neal’s Yard Remedies uses carrying the Fair for Life certification.  According to the Fair for Life website, Fair for Life Certification assures that human rights are safeguarded at any stage of production, workers enjoy good and fair working conditions and smallholder farmers receive a fair share. Fair trade improves the livelihood of thousands of smallholder farmers and workers by providing the means for social community projects and empowerment of people.

FairWild

FairWild promotes best practices in harvesting and gathering wild plants used in cosmetics, fabric and  medicinal products, and a fair deal for all those involved in the supply chain. One in five wild plants are at risk of extinction from over harvesting and loss of habitat. In 2013, Neal’s Yard Remedies launched the world’s first certified organic and independently assured sustainable and fairly traded wild-harvested frankincense.

This is just 3 of the many wonderful organizations Neal’s Yard Remedies supports, and another reason I love representing this company. You can feel good about your purchases from Neal’s Yard Remedies. They are independently verified by the industry’s leading certifying bodies and organizations, guaranteeing the highest possible standards.


Let’s continue the discussion over in my FACEBOOK Group.

Filed Under: Ethical Organizations, Neal's Yard Remedies, NYR Organic Tagged With: Fair for Life, Fairtrade, FairWild, World Fair Trade Day

May 9, 2017 by Sue Leave a Comment

10 Reasons To Sell Neal’s Yard Remedies Essential Oils

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I wasn’t exactly sure what an essential oil was, back in November of 2014 when I first signed up with Neal’s Yard Remedies. Since then I have become fascinated with the healing and nurturing powers of essential oils, and I am using them in my essential oil diffuser all the time. This month Neal’s Yard Remedies is offering an aromatherapy business kit as well as the traditional business kit. If you have been considering sharing essential oils as a business, or offering organic products as an additional income stream for your holistic practice, you may want to look at Neal’s Yard Remedies.
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Top 10 Reasons to Choose Neal’s Yard Remedies for Essential Oils

  1. Neal’s Yard Remedies has been selling pure essential oils since the company began in 1981.
  2. Many Neal’s Yard Remedies essential oils are certified organic by the UK Soil Association or noted as FairWild, ensuring that ingredients are harvested sustainably and everyone in the supply chain is supported with a fair price. All of their essential oils are 100% pure and unadulterated.
  3. Over 35 years experience in building supplier relationships. Oversight of all aspects of essential oils, from the soil they’re growing in, through how they are harvested, processed and  bottled.
  4. Essential oils have always been at the heart of Neal’s Yard Remedies products, benefitting emotions as well as skin.
  5. Low start up cost. In April of 2018 the aromatherapy business kit is a $50 add-on to the $149 Neal’s Yard Remedies business kit. Together they include well over $500 of retail full-sized products, an essential oil diffuser, and the business tools needed to get your business on it’s way.
  6. No monthly minimum orders.
  7. Free website.
  8. Free training and support.
  9. Currently 26 essential oils, 9 blends, and 5 Remedies to Roll blends, with more to come. World’s largest range of UK certified organic health and beauty products.
  10. Discount on personal purchases.

Grow Your Essential Oil Business, Your Way

There is no one size fits all when you choose to become an Independent Neal’s Yard Remedies Consultant. You can choose to be a full-time, part-time, family & friends, organic activist or short-term consultant. You decide the best way to work your business, and training is provided. It may include sharing Neal’s Yard Remedies in multiple ways

  • Home Pampering Events and Aroma Balancing
  • Facebook and online events
  • One-to-One Sharing
  • Your FREE 24/7 NYR Organic Website
  • Fair/Expo Booths
  • Fundraisers
  • Therapy Practice
You can feel confident offering Neal’s Yard Remedies products, whether you choose to become an Independent Consultant, or you are a holistic practitioner with clients looking for organic products. Neal’s Yard Remedies is the first health and beauty company to be awarded 100/100 for ethics (in an independent audit by the Ethical Company Organisation) and the first in the UK to achieve Fair for Life certification.
Neal’s Yard Remedies’ mission is “To encourage a more natural, holistic way of health, beauty and well being – through our stores, holistic practitioners and NYR Organic (Neal’s Yard Remedies) consultants.” If your beliefs are similar, you owe it to yourself to see if representing Neal’s Yard Remedies is a good fit for you. I would love to partner with you, changing the world one blue bottle at a time! Check out the current joining details HERE. Read more about Neal’s Yard Remedies and how they are pioneers in essential oils HERE.

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Filed Under: Aromatherapy, Direct Sales, Holistic Wellness, Neal's Yard Remedies, NYR Organic, Organic Health & Beauty Tagged With: essential oil diffuser, essential oils

May 4, 2017 by Sue Leave a Comment

IF YOU ARE IN DIRECT SALES, WHY AREN’T YOU BLOGGING?

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Have you ever thought about blogging? What is holding you back? Maybe you are wondering why anyone would read your blog, or do you really know enough about anything anyway. Several years ago I started blogging over on one of the free platforms. I’m pretty sure no one ever read those pearls of wisdom I put out there-even my mother. I soon lost interest because what’s the point of blogging if you don’t have any readers? It’s kind of like putting on a play without an audience.

As a direct seller I was blessed to discover Brenda Ster’s Socialite Suite group on Facebook. I purchased a couple of trainings from Sassy Suite, and was quite impressed, so when Blogging Boot Camp 4 was announced late in 2016 I was intrigued. I loved the idea of personalizing my own WordPress blog, and having a platform to share my passion for Neal’s Yard Remedies products and holistic, organic wellness, not to mention having another social media funnel for my business. Installing my own WordPress blog was a bigger challenge than I could handle on my own. The price of the course right before Christmas was a little steep for me, so I put it off. Right before the Blogging Boot Camp was set to begin, I came across some funds I had forgotten about in the amount I needed for the training. I took it as a sign I was meant to enroll.

What to Expect

Blogging Boot Camp offers 2 levels of service and training. In full setup we had the choice of 4 Genesis Framework themes installed for you, and you learn to personalize it. With full setup and design, there were 6 themes to choose from and extra, personalized branding and design coaching. The course is self-paced, and there is a private Facebook group for asking questions, sharing and getting to know the other Boot Campers. Full Setup and Design was already full, and I didn’t know the difference between widget and a plugin, so I signed up for Full Setup.

The training is divided into technical setup, and design which are pretty much one time activities, and content and promotion. Most lessons have a video explaining exactly how to complete each task. I have to admit I watched some of the videos several (six or seven!) times, as I did not grow up with technology. It will take several weeks to complete. When I make changes, I can go back and review the steps. I will have access to the course forever.

The Rewards of Blogging

Blogging Boot Camp has been one of the most rewarding and enjoyable experiences I’ve done in many years. Now I know what a Pretty Link and SEO are. I have more ideas for future blog posts than I have time to write. I cheer when a fellow Boot Camper’s blog goes live or they share a new post. As a life-long learner, I love figuring out how to solve each puzzle of my blog. If the technology piece is holding you back from blogging, I recommend signing up for Blogging Boot Camp the next time it’s offered. I still can’t explain the difference between a plugin and a widget, but I know how to make them work for me!

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May 4, 2017 by Sue Leave a Comment

Gluten-free Banana Oatmeal Cookies

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Gluten-free cookies, Gluten-free oatmeal cookies, Gluten-free banana oatmeal cookies, oatmeal cookiesGluten-free Banana Oatmeal Cookies is one of our favorite family cookie recipes, and originally comes from one of my mom’s sisters. I know, this isn’t a recipe blog, but I do believe healthy treats are a part of overall wellness, and this recipe is great for using up those over-ripe bananas. With a few small tweaks, it becomes a fairly healthy treat. I recommend Namaste Foods Gluten Free Perfect Flour Blend. It’s great for substituting in recipes for regular wheat flour. You can find it here:  Namaste Foods – Gluten Free Perfect Flour Blend – 5 Lb Resealable Bag You can also use regular flour, if gluten isn’t a problem.

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Gluten-free Banana Oatmeal Cookies

Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup Namaste gluten free perfect flour blend
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup coconut oil
  • 1 egg
  • 2 bananas, mashed
  • 2 cups oatmeal
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

Instructions

  1. Cream sugar and coconut oil. Add egg and mix well. Alternate adding dry ingredients with mashed banana. Drop by teaspoon and bake at 400 degrees on parchment paper lined cookie sheets until lightly browned around the edges, about 8-10 minutes.

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Let me know if you try this recipe, and let’s continue the conversation over in my Neal’s Yard Remedies VIP Group

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May 1, 2017 by Sue Leave a Comment

Introducing Frankincense Intense™ Lift Serum from Neal’s Yard Remedies

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What magical potion is this serum that promises to lift and re-contour your face providing outer beauty as well as providing emotional de-stressing for inner well-being? Sound too good to be true? Frankincense Intense™ Lift Serum is clinically proven to do just that.
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An Organic Beauty Breakthrough

Aging well and stressing less go together like wine and cheese.  A holistic alternative beauty breakthrough with targeted lifting technology, the serum works to visibly lift, plump and recontour skin that’s starting to show the second signs of aging. Inhaling the therapeutic aroma while applying will help you start your day feeling less stressed and more relaxed. A product clinically proven to provide all this is guaranteed to cause a sensation.  This is just what we women of a certain age with deeper facial lines and lack of firmness and tone have been waiting for.
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Just a drop or two of Frankincense Intense™ Lift Serum over cleansed and toned skin is all you need, morning and night. Take a moment to enjoy the relaxing aroma. Apply to your face and neck with light, upward strokes. Finish with your favorite moisturizer. Many see and feel the results within a few days.

Key Ingredients

Frankincense Intense™ Lift Serum contains the lifting technology of ribose, linseed extract and micro algae to plump, hydrate and visibly lift and re-contour. Other ingredients include four species of Frankincense, a tri-peptide complex, sodium hyaluronate, hyaluronic acid, caviar lime and sea water extract.

Shop With Confidence

As with all Neal’s Yard Remedies products, you can shop with confidence. Neal’s Yard Remedies adheres to the precautionary principle, which simply means that when in doubt about an ingredient’s safety, they leave it out. Every product is backed by a 45 day guarantee. If a retail customer is dissatisfied with any product or service for any reason, the product may be returned in its original package and shipping container to the Home Office within forty-five days of the order date, for a full refund of the purchase price.
Wise men aren’t the only ones seeing the value in frankincense. Wise women know Frankincense Intense™ Lift Serum works! You can purchase Frankincense Intense™ Lift Serum HERE!


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