Help Me Help You With Fundraising!

Happy Autumn!

This time of year we are planning for the fundraising needs of the upcoming seasons.  I want to be a resource for all of you.  Avon creates an opportunity for me to meet your unique needs with an online option.  This fundraising option uses all the best parts of a fundraiser.

• It is all online!  We create a website just for your group(s).

• All products are shipped directly to the donor!  The donor places an order and has access to all of the current sales and free product options.  Then it is shipped directly to their door.

• There are no funds to collect!  All the proceeds will come to me.  I will transfer all of the proceeds to your group at the end of the fundraiser!

• Product issues are handled by me!  If a donor has any issues with the product, I will handle any exchanges or returns without changing the total proceeds.

I can have your fundraiser up and running in 10 minutes!  Contact me to get your fundraiser started right now.

Stacey Blum

210.693.2729

sablums@gmail.com

www.youravon.com/staceyblum

My Tribute to Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to all!

The title of Mother is so many things all at once.  You are protector, nurse, source of frustration, source of love, never right, all knowing, funny, embarrassing, and in the wrong place at the right time.

The mother's in my life have shown me so many strengths and devotion to this job.  My mother is strong and takes care of all those around her providing shelter, food and love to any in need.  My sister is a mother that never gives up, no matter what it is you want to do or are going through.  I take cues from both of them.

I have no idea how my kids would characterize me as a mother.  Maybe they will comment on this blog and let you know.  I do know that I love them, even when I don't want to.  I do know it is a relationship that is honest and tough and funny.  

My role of mother is changing very soon.  No longer will I be the provider, protector and nurse.  Now I will be in another house, in another town and out of sight.  I can't predict the needs of my children, nor am I going to be the first to fill that need.  Any tips, or wine recommendations, are welcomed!

I feel so much pride, joy and fear that my children are moving on.  I feel so much anxiety and excitement for the next big focus of my life.  This is the adventure.......

This is for Lady Gaga

Last night I was watching the Oscars. This isn’t a show I watch every year, but I had the TV to myself. This is rare enough in of itself. So I was admiring the fashion and the hair styles. As the show went on I became more intrigued and found myself rooting for certain people or movies.

The few days prior to the Oscars I felt like I needed a break. A break from Avon, from my day job, from my family obligations. I wasn’t responding to texts and emails, I wasn’t keeping up on laundry or grocery shopping. I really had no motivation to take care of regular life stuff.

Back to the Oscars.  I am blown away with the performance of Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper. I really was pulling for this song to win. So when it is announced that Lady Gaga and her writing team have won for best original song, I start clapping and whistling at the screen. Then I feel like she starts to call me out. “And if you are at home, and you’re sitting on your couch and you’re watching this right now, all I have to say is that this is hard work.”  Well heck, I was sitting on the couch, I was watching and I was not doing the hard work.  Not that I am after an Oscar anytime soon, but I have business goals that will require hard work. I started, right at that moment, texting those that needed a response and I replied to a few emails.

Lady Gaga has given us great and beautiful music.  I am very grateful that she is sharing her talent. I am more grateful that she gave us the truth.  Awards are not a matter of talent and luck. Awards are a product of hard work, perseverance and getting up.  “There’s a discipline for passion....It’s about how many times you stand up and are brave and you keep going.”

I’m up, I’m up!