Sorry everyone. It's been a bad week.

I planned on writing some more stuff on here, but it's been a terrible past week. This IS a pity party right now & if you would like to leave, now is the time to do so. I just have to get this out of my system.

My husband lost his job a few weeks back, I was writing these to promote my business, but honestly it doesn't seem like anyone is interested. I've been working with him on days that we can afford for someone to watch Lane, but now I'm right back at home stuck with Lane because I can't afford to have a babysitter (honestly, I had to borrow money for the last day he was watched). I'm a bit down in the dumps & just don't feel up to doing this. I will not not be writing these posts anymore. Thank you for those of you who did read, but it's just not worth the hours it takes to make it happen when I'm paying for a site 2 times a month that brings zero customers for the past 2+ years. I honestly just can't afford it. I put my best foot forward, but it's just a HORRIBLE recession & nothing seems to have worked for the past 2+ years. I officially give up. Thanks for the past 2+ years Avon. It's been a drain on my lack of money & customers. Something tells me that I'll STILL continue to do this in hopes of my best friends mom's store coming to be in the next few months, but I won't have time to waist on trivial things such as this. If you need Avon I'll still have it online, but I can't afford to spin in circles for hours writing on the internet for nothing. Have a good day & thank you for letting me spill my sorry guts for the past 2 min. that it took you to read this.

Make it personal for your children this Christmas!

It's really special to a child when they see their name on a gift. In fact, what better way to teach my 3 year old to spell his name than to have it right on his own pajamas or chair. Your children can feel special this up coming season with items such as the Personalized Polar Bear PJ.

(Photos are distorted for Avon Representatives privacy. If you would like to see these without distortion let me know & I'll tell you how to become an Avon Rep. today!)
It's great for boys or girls & comes with 42 iron-on letters to create that personal touch. They are machine washable, made from polyester & are imported. Their sizes are: 4/5, 6/6X & 7/8. This two piece set will be $16.99.

Next in the personalization station is the ADORABLE Personalized Inflatable Chair.

This is a super cozy blow-up chair with 42 iron-on letters to give it some personalized love. They come in green with green trim or pink with green trim. A machine washable cover makes this chair easy to clean. There is not a pump included & is only for ages 3 & up. It's size is 25" in length by 27" wide by 23" high. They are made from polyester, plastic & are imported. The brochure price will be $39.99 each.

Last but not least is the personalized gift for that new addition to your family. The Baby's First Keepsake Ornament is a wonderful way to make that little one feel special later on when they look at that ornament each & every year that passes on the family's tree.

Write the baby's name, birthday & weight to make a lasting-memory for the whole family. The ornament is 2 3/4" long by 1 9/16" wide by 1" high. They come in pink or blue, are made from porcelain & are imported. They will cost $7.99 each.

Coming up tomorrow is the coolest way for boys & girls to keep out of the chill.

Need a mother/daughter day? Go back to the basics with these 4 fun items!

First of all, sorry that I've taken 2 days off from this. I haven't been feeling the best, but I'm back & ready to keep going. Now back to business...

Everyone loves their own stocking on Christmas Day! How about your own personalized cookie stocking? You can now make them with Avon's new Personalized Stocking Cake Pan.

You can personalize these stockings with our Decorating Pens & the 100-Piece Decorating Set (I personally own the 100-Piece set & it is AWESOME!) that Avon already sells. Both will be conveniently shown in the Campaign 22 brochure with the Personalized Stocking Cake Pan. This pan is heat-resistant up to 450 degrees F. & is dishwasher & microwave safe. It measures 13" long & 9 1/2" wide, is silicone & imported. The brochure price will be $9.99.

Our next bake-ware item is the Christmas Tree Cookie Forms.

These items are AWESOME because you can make a 3-D tree with graduated cookie cutters. They come with a storage bag & instruction sheet. They are plastic & should only be washed by hand. The measurements are approximately 2 1/4"W to 8 1/4"W X 1/2"H. They're a 10-piece set that's imported & will have an introductory special price of $4.99 unless you wait & then it will cost $7.99.

Now it's time for you & you're little girl to shine in the kitchen by wearing these ADORABLE Avon Exclusive Aprons.

They'll keep you clean while you make those personalized stockings & your 3-D cookie tree. The aprons are called the Candy Cane Hearts Aprons. They both have stitched belts with waist ties. The mother apron has a neck that ties & the daughter apron has a hook-and-loop tie. They are both one size fits most & polyester/cotton blend material. The mother apron is 31 1/4" long & 31" wide. The daughter apron is 22 1/2" long & 23" wide. Both are imported, machine washable & will cost $9.99 each. The daughter apron is only for ages 3 & up.

I actually have 1 more item that I forgot & didn't plan on mentioning. We'll just call it a "Bonus Item". ^_^ The Jingle Bell Spreaders are sure to give your holiday party a little classy twist on an item that's usually looked over.

They are a set of 4 beautiful stainless steel spreaders that jingle just like regular jingle bells. They're hand wash only, imported & are 6" long by 1" wide. They will cost $14.99.

Tomorrow's blog is all about personalized items to make your little one feel special. ^_^

Pancake wishes can make delicious dishes.

Today we have 3 items up on the menu.

(Image is distorted for privacy of Avon Representatives. If you would like to see images that aren't distorted, ask me about how you can become an Avon Rep.)

The first one can be used for 2 different batches of food. It's the Pancake & Cupcake Batter Dispenser. This very easy to use item holds 4 cups of batter & places the perfect amount of batter for pancakes or cupcakes so that you don't dirty up a bunch of measuring cups or spoons. Just place in the top rack of your dishwasher when you're done & you're ready to go! This imported dispenser is made of plastic, silicone & nylon. It's 6 3/4" long, 7 1/4" tall & 4 1/2" wide. It will cost $14.99 when it comes out in the Campaign 22 brochure (about 3 weeks from now).

Next up is the Holiday Mini Pancake Pan. It makes 4 silver dollar sized pancakes with beautiful indentations of Santa, an Angel, a Snowman & a Reindeer. It's nonstick, dishwasher safe & made from Carbon steel. The pan is 10 5/16" around & the handle is 5 5/8" long. This item is imported & will have an intro. price of $14.99. If you wait, it will cost $19.99.

Last, but not least is the Peppermint Spatula, an Avon Exclusive. It's heat-resistant up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit & is made of nylon, silicone & stainless steel. Place in the top-rack of your dishwasher when you're finished using it & you're done! The Peppermint Spatula is 12" long & will be $7.99.

Tomorrows items will be 2 can't miss baking items & 2 adorable "mother/daughter" matching aprons. Sooo VERY cute!!! ^_^

A Winter Wonderland from the comfort of your snow globe. ^_^

As I said yesterday this item is an Avon Exclusive. That means that you can ONLY get this item from Avon, which it really great because Avon is VERY collectible & sometimes worth a lot more than what you pay depending on the rarity of the item. This is one of those items considering that it's made of glass. This special item is called the Classic Claus Snow Globe.

It plays the Christmas classic, "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town." It's dated "2011" on the bottom. The height of the globe is 6" & it's 4" around. It includes the wind-up key & is made of glass, plastic, resin, glitter, water & metal. This item is imported & will be $19.99. Make sure to keep this item out of reach from children for safety purposes.

Mmmm, mmm, mmm...I can't wait for tomorrow's blog. It's all about pancakes. YEA!

Glitter & glitz for Christmas Day ritz!

Now this is something that I personally must have! I don't know about you, but glass art, such as this, has always spoke to me. Something about crystal blown-glass just makes you feel fancy & sophisticated. The Glistening Crystal Tree with Ornaments is sure to bring a special sparkle to your home.

This handcrafted tree has blown-glass crystal branches, a gold metallic star & a mirrored base. These hand-painted gift boxes are accented with adorable details. Best of all you can display the boxes by hanging them on the tree & then remove them for convenient storage. The tree is 6 1/8" tall & 3 1/9" around. It is imported & will have an introductory price of $14.99. Don't wait because the price will be $19.99 if you do. Please remember that this is a decorative item ONLY. Don't forget to keep it a safe distance from the precious children in your life. ^_^

If you know a snow globe collector or you are one yourself, you will not want to miss tomorrows Avon Exclusive!

Clothes for wine? Yep, that's what I had said. LOL

So, as you know, today's new items are more of a fun novelty for parties or home decoration. Whether you're the family wine snob or someone close to you is, (I call mine, Lisa, best sister-in-law ever) this Santa Wine Bottle Cover will make a sweet gift to your near & dear or even as a present to yourself to make you smile.

NOW we know why Santa's always so jolly! LOL The Santa Wine Bottle Cover will have an introductory special price of $7.99 in the Campaign 22 brochure. It will be $9.99 if you wait to buy it. The bottle cover is 9 1/2" tall & 7" wide. The cap cover is 2 1/2" tall & 2 1/2" wide. Both are made from polyester & are imported.

The dress-up party doesn't end there...how about these adorable Holiday Coasters?

This set of Santa & his Reindeer buddy will help prevent table stains & make neat conversation pieces. They fit over the base of any standard stemmed glass. They're made of polyester, fleece & felt. As with most items, this one is imported & its size is 4"L x 4"W x 4"H. These also have an intro. special of $7.99 for the set of 2 & will be $9.99 if you wait to buy them.

Next up tomorrow, a beautiful tree with presents. Sounds simple & boring? I think not! You'll see tomorrow. ^_^

New items to come from Avon continued...

Yesterday I told you that our next item could be used as a family tradition.

(Sorry for the crease. These pictures are taken from my personal Avon Rep. magazine.)

(I figured you would like a close-up of Santa & his reindeer.)

Now, we all know of the countdown calendars or buildings that have been used for many decades as Christmas decorations, at first glance this one looks like the same 'ole same 'ole item we all know & love. Not quite, this one has 2 new twists to it. Now you can watch Santa & his reindeer moving in rotation & then you have 2 options on the next new twist:

Listen to 8 wonderful Christmas songs & watch your countdown house fill your home with a warm glow.

OR

Just relax in your chair with a good book & look at this beautiful countdown house fill your home with a relaxing glow of light.

Each little window has a different illuminated scene for each day that passes. It uses 3 AA batteries (not included) & includes a built-in DC power jack (plug-in adapter is sold separately). It is a plastic, 10 1/4" long house that is 10" tall & 5 1/2" wide. It is imported & will only cost $24.99 with a $10 purchase, or $39.99 if you chose to purchase it separately.

Oops, I almost forgot. If you're wondering which Christmas songs it plays, they are:

"Jingle Bells"
"We Wish You a Merry Christmas"
"Silent Night"
"Deck the Halls"
"Joy to the World"
"The First Noel"
"Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"
"O' Christmas Tree"

Your teaser for tomorrow is...Clothes for wine? Trust me, it's cute! If you have a wine snob in the family (as I do), you won't wan to miss this. ;o)

Coming in 4 weeks to an Avon website or brochure near you! (Christmas comes sooner than you think.)

There are SO MANY items coming up in the next month that I'm going to write a little preview for you on each item once a day. This will make the reading quick because I know that all of us have such busy schedules. =o) The first item I want to tell you about is the Light-Up Pals. These little buddies are a classy edition to your Christmas decorating ideas. There's the cozy Penguin, the happy snowman & last but not least, Jolly 'Ole Saint Nick!

(Pictures are provided by Avon from a sales book they send me for each new campaign. I'm basically giving you a heads up on items that other customers will not even hear about for 4 weeks unless they read my blog. ;o) The distorted circles next to Santa Claus' head is to keep information for sellers like myself & others, private. If you would like to see these & other pictures not distorted then feel free to ask me how you can sell Avon like myself & others.)

All of the children (& adults) will love seeing these 3 friends in your window because they have a beautiful, soft glow that changes between green, red, blue & magenta. It has LED lights & uses 3 AAA batteries (not included). They stand 6 1/2" tall & are 6" wide. They're made from polyester & are imported. Each Light-Up Pal will be $9.99 in Campaign 22 (4 weeks from now).

Tomorrow I will post about another new item that you will not want to miss. I'll give you a little teaser. It's an item that's not only an Avon Exclusive, but an item that can be used as a great family tradition, year after year! ;o)

Scentini & a special beauty buy :-D

Have you seen the new Scentini Fragrance Line from Avon yet? They are just too cute for words, so I'll put the picture for you to see for yourself.



Awesome looking, huh? Well, if your wondering, the pinkish one is called Plum Twist. It's a flirtatious fusion of dark plum & red berry topped with a playful praline swirl! Then the orange one is called Citrus Chill. It's an invigorating splash of juicy mandorin mixed with exotic passionflower & warm amber! Last, but not least, is the light red one called Rose Fizz. It's a sparkling fragrance cocktail of fresh rose petals, sun-kissed peach & sexy woods!
There are only a few more days left for Campaign 14, but don't worry, for the next month I will continue to offer the brand new Sentini fragrances for the SAME intoductory price of $9.99! Order them from me personally for this guaranteed price (not my website, e-mail me at AKariBear@AOL.com) & I will also pay for the shipping as well! These 3 FABULOUS fragrances will be $16.50 after this offer ends. Mind you, I only have a limited stock, so this is a first come, first serve offer. If you would like a sample, just send me your mailing address to AKariBear@AOL.com & I will be more than happy to send you a sample. ;o)

Now, here's one last special beauty buy you should know about from Campaign 14...Lotus Shield is BUY 1 GET 1 FREE!!!

If you don't know how important this is, let me explain it.
Lotus Shield is the brain child of Avon. It was patented by Avon over a year ago so that no other company could make a replica of it for one entire year! You may have seen commercials for certain hair brands that talk about fighting humidity & frizz for 3 days. This product would not have been made available to other brands without the scientists at Avon, that's how good this stuff is (EVERYONE wanted a piece of it)! Anyway, let me just go ahead & tell you now...if you get this PLEASE follow the directions on the back of the bottle. You only need a DIME size amount to cover your ENTIRE head of hair (for, say, shoulder length). PLEASE use as LITTLE as possible. This stuff is EXTREMELY powerful. It's meant to keep moisture out of your hair, so if you put a palm full in your hand you will NOT be able to wash your hair enough to get it out. This is some REALLY powerful stuff. That's why it last for 3 days (washing your hair & ALL). You would not believe how many people do not read directions when you give them a sample of this stuff. My sister-in-law put the WHOLE thing in her hair & was FURIOUS with the product. It wasn't the product's fault, it's the lack of attention to reading directions. Just remember, there's directions on the back of ALL bottles (or samples) for a reason! LOL

I know it's early to say this, but I hope everyone has a safe & happy Fourth of July weekend! Please be careful out there. Hope you all have a wonderfully, blessed holiday!

Sincerely,
Kari Carter
www.youravon.com/kcarter3168

Wow, it's been a long hard year!

Sorry for the super delay in blogging. I am coming back with some new information on the most recent Avon stuff out there. Just bare with me. Right now it's 3:15 a.m. & I'm trying to wrap my brain around all that I used to do online. It's been a long time, but I'm ready for a come back. Hope you're ready. ;o)

I hope you all have a wonderfully, blessed Father's Day.

Sincerely,
Kari Carter
www.youravon.com/kcarter3168

(Here's a sneak peak at what I'll be writing about soon.)