Friday, October 29, 2010

Jump-start your career w/ a rewarding biz ownership opportunity-Open a Supercuts!


For years moms have jumped on Homeparty businesses, like Avon, Tupperware, Uppercase Living... Moms all over are trying to come up with a way to help subsidize their families income. Supercuts wants to share with you why they would be ideal company to start up with and how you can still be a mom at home at the same time.

Opening a recession-proof business: a Supercuts salon! Most people don’t consider the hair care industry when looking to start a business, but hair care makes a lot of sense when you stop to think about it, especially when compared to long hours associated with food service and retail franchises.



The Supercuts business model is time-honored and built to maximize your income while giving you plenty of time to play with little ones! In fact, Supercuts knows how to instruct new franchisees on running a sound operation so well, that a potential franchisee can open a salon and keep their current occupation until the new business can support them full time.


Supercuts, one of the largest and most iconic salon brands in the country, has been ranked the number one hair-care franchise in the U.S. and the fifth best franchise opportunity overall in Entrepreneur magazine's annual "Franchise 500" issue. The Regis Corporation, parent company of Supercuts, is the authority on franchise business ownership in the hair care industry and offers a time-tested business model for anyone looking to start building a business of their own - no prior business or hair-care experience necessary. Supercuts will train you to run the business, and how to hire the right professional stylists to perform the actual services. If you are a professional considering business ownership, inquire about opening a hair care franchise with Supercuts!




Why Choose the Hair Care Industry?
The success of any franchise is dependent on the nature of the business. Unlike food service franchises with perishable inventory, round the clock hours, and unskilled labor, hair care is an industry worthy of consideration because it:

  • Is fundamental service in any community and any economic climate.
  • Most people choose not to ‘do it themselves’
  • Resists technological obsolescence
  • Is staffed by professionals – employees are educated, certified and trained
  • Has low, non-perishable inventory requirements.
  • Cannot be outsourced
  • Is about making people look and feel good about themselves.
Hair care is a high-demand, high-repeat cash business that serves a fragmented and local market. Supercuts can take the guess work out of setting up a successful operation of your own; one where successful national advertising creates brand recognition and value for each salon.

Why Supercuts?
A strong relationship between franchiser and franchisee is imperative to the success of any franchise, as well as the capability of your franchisor -- their financial health and their ability to keep products, services, and marketing current and relevant. Supercuts is owned by Regis Corporation. Regis is the global leader in hair care service. They are a Fortune 1000 company with almost 13,000 salon locations among 60 brands in hair care services, products, and education. Supercuts is Regis Corporation’s flagship franchise brand. Since 1922, Regis’s success has stemmed from their continued ability to innovate according to demand. Even in 2009’s economic uncertainty, Supercuts provided franchisees with the knowledge and confidence to open eighty new Supercuts across the country, bringing the franchise to over 2,100 locations throughout North America.

To foster a symbiotic relationship with franchisees, Regis uses total transparency to provide learning opportunities and offer access to the latest information and best practices on financial performance, incremental revenue opportunities, operational improvements, marketing, hiring, retention and business growth strategies. Regis is equally as invested in the success of franchised salons as their franchisees are.

Gary Grace, president of the Supercuts Franchise Association and a multi-unit franchisee himself, attributes the salon brand's success to the excellent working relationship that franchisees have with Regis Corporation. "This franchise has a tremendous, built-in support system that is hard to create on your own," Grace said. "We have strong leadership, attend conferences, share best practices and even have an online community bulletin board where we post questions, help each other out, and offer advice. Overall, this recognition reflects how well we all work together – from each Supercuts stylist to our franchisee network to Regis Corporation and their support."


How Can I Franchise a Supercuts?
Just like any other business, a franchise business will take sufficient capital to run while you’re getting to profitability as well as a willingness to be part of team, tenacity, making sound decisions, leadership and execution.

A potential franchisee must have the following qualifications:

  • $150K net worth minimum
  • Some business experience
  • Willing to open multiple units (Minimum of 3)
Have questions about opening a Supercuts franchise or want to learn tips from current business owners? Visit http://www.RegisFranchise.com or contact Melissa Aquino at melissa@stjacques.com for more info about becoming a franchisee, Regis Corporation, and blogging opportunities.

Stay Connected

About Supercuts
Supercuts is part of the Regis Franchise family of brands. With over 2,100 locations across North America, Supercuts provides hair-care services to men, women and children at convenient locations with reasonable prices and no appointments necessary. Supercuts offers a broad selection of professional hair care products including Paul Mitchell, American Crew, Nioxin, Tigi, Redken, Biolage and more.

About Regis Corporation
For more information about Regis Corporation, visit www.regiscorp.com.

Note: I was given a free gift bag for posting about Supercuts, all opinions are of my own. 

Thursday, October 28, 2010

BACKYARD SAFARI™ OUTFITTERS

Thanks to TeamMom and BACKYARD SAFARI™ OUTFITTERS - I was sent their Cargo Vest, Suction Bug Vacuum and their Land and Water Mega View Periscope to review... OMG The kids who tried this, including a 3, 6 and 13 yr old, LOVE it, so did I!

I had the best fun with the Bug Vacuum. How many times have you been cleaning your house and ooops there's a bug and you suck that bugger up in the vacuum. Well same concept but this time they get to see it full on... we did it with lightening bugs and it didn't splatter them inside :)

The vest is neat, makes them feel like they are really ready for an adventure. It's loose fitting, has a bunch of great slots to add your tools.

The periscope is neat!! It is heavy and large - see the video to really get the size of this thing. It arrives small (slid into each other) but then the kids just pull it out and start using it. Definitely older than 5 to hold it up, for the younger ones, mom/dad might need to help out. But in all it works and its cool to look out. The kids used it in their 'tent' to spy on each other and see what all the adults were doing.

These oh-so-cool products are fun for fall outdoor play or holiday gifts (stocking stuffers and more). Take a peek at all the videos below... there's more to Gear Up with too!  They can be purchased online or in stores, including Toys “R” Us, Wal-Mart, Barnes and Noble, Amazon.com, and Target. Amber's asking for the Field Binocs :)

ARE YOU GEARED UP?
BACKYARD SAFARI™ OUTFITTERS is the outfitter for all your year-round outdoor adventures!
Our year-round ESSENTIAL FIELD GEAR is rugged, fully functional, and made for the field. Perfect for backyards, parks, campgrounds, beaches and lakes.
So, gear up and get in the field! Chase a storm or wrangle a bug. Track an animal or comb the beach. Dig up the past or gaze at the stars. The world is your backyard. Join us on safari!

THE ESSENTIAL FIELD GEAR CARGO VEST

It’s your most essential piece of field gear. It’s rugged, and tough enough for all your outdoor adventures. Plenty of cargo pockets means lots of space to load up. Six D-Rings and two shoulder epaulets let you clip and hang more essential gear. A large zipper pocket stores your trusty binocs and a clear-view chest pocket stores your Pop-Up Field Guides™. The back of the vest features a one-size-fits-all adjustable strap and two extra mesh pockets for storing extra gear. It’s the must-have for every BACKYARD SAFARI™ kid.

FEATURES:

* RUGGED POLY-TWILL FABRIC WITH REINFORCED DETAIL
* 4 CARGO POCKETS WITH VELCRO CLOSURES
* 1 TWO INCH DEEP ZIPPER POCKET WITH MESH-NET OUTER POCKET
* 6 D-RINGS
* CUSTOM ZIPPER PULLS
* CARGO SHOULDER EPAULETS WITH SNAP CLOSURES
* ADJUSTABLE REAR STRAP
* 2 OVER-SIZED MESH-NET CARGO POCKETS IN REAR
* PLUS CLEAR-VU FRONT POCKET CONTAINING ESSENTIAL FIELD POP-GUIDE

AGE: 5 & UP




THE BUG WRANGLER'S EXTREME SUCTION BUG VACUUM

SNEAK UP ON BUGS AND SUCK ‘EM UP!

There are THOUSANDS of crawling, flying, buzzing bugs in your backyard – catch them LIVE with your Bug Vac! Look at bugs UP-CLOSE with built-in magnifying Glass! CAPTURE CORE attaches to the Bug Habitat (sold separately) for easy transfer of your insects.

FEATURES:

* 2 CATCH & RELEASE CAPTURE CORES WITH BUILT IN MAGNIFYING GLASS
* PLUS: EXTRA NOSE CONE FOR THE REALLY BIG BUGS

AGE: 5 & Up


LAND AND WATER MEGA VIEW PERISCOPE

A VIEW TO A THRILL!

This full-view periscope allows stealth viewing over boulders, high bushes, backyard fences, and around corners. Three rugged, light-weight sections telescope for a reach over 4 feet high to let you see all those out-of-reach views.

EXCLUSIVE WATER FEATURE! Flip the Mega View Periscope upside down and a full 16 inches is submersible for underwater viewing—on docks, poolside, lakes or beaches. A fish eye view...but without all that water in your ears.

FEATURES:

* THREE NESTED SECTIONS EXTEND OVER 4 FEET
* WIDE-VIEW FACE PLATE FOR BINOCULAR VIEWING
* ERGONOMICALLY DESIGNED HAND GRIPS FOR STEADY, VERTICAL HOLDING POSITION
* 16 INCH WATER-TIGHT SUBMERSIBLE SECTION FOR UNDERWATER VIEWING

AGE: 5 & Up






Note: I received all these items free from TeamMom and all opinions are that of my own.

"Hello My Name is Hope" campaign

 "Hello My Name is Hope" campaign! To raise even more funding for breast cancer research, Quill.com is doubling the donation amount for every Hope sticker created. From now until 10/31, Quill.com will give $2 for every sticker made on our Facebook page to City of Hope, up to $20,000.

October is a huge month for my family - we have weddings, doctors/dentist appts, choir concert, halloween dance, halloween parties, and of course halloween... but in between it all October is Breast Cancer Awareness month - having several woman in my family SURVIVE breast cancer and still taking each day as it comes, it hits home hard. I've even started going in early for mammograms at the age of 34 to make sure I catch it early, if its there. It helps when your husband works on the mammo machines and is eager to go with to see the machine 'operate' for the first time LMAO... gotta laugh or each day isn't worth living :)

So I'd love to share with you the "Hello My Name is Hope" campaign  ...
As most of us know all too well, there are lots of fun things to do on Facebook! From Farmville to catching up with old friends, it's easy to get caught up in a virtual frenzy. However, whenever we learn of a Facebook app that lets us inspire others and contribute to a worthy cause, we can't help but spread the word far and wide!

That's why we're so excited to tell you about the "Hello My Name is Hope" campaign, presented by Quill.com, a leading business-to-business online and direct marketer of office products. To boost breast cancer awareness, Quill.com is inviting all Facebook users to post and personalize virtual "Hello My Name is Hope" stickers on their profiles to honor both survivors and victims of the disease. The familiar "Hello My Name Is" stickers take on new meaning with personalized messages of hope and support shared across the Facebook community.

quill hope sticker
Throughout October, every sticker created will be displayed in a community gallery on the Quill.com Facebook page, creating a virtual wall of breast cancer messages and images.

Thanks for stopping by my blog!!

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Treasure Your Chest

From myself and MomSelect:


October is a month full of color, from the leaves on the trees to the orange pumpkins popping up everywhere. In addition to the warm autumn hues, there's another color that's synonymous with this month- pink! Yes, it's awesome to see this rosy shade take over everything from football fields to The White House as our country unites in the fight against breast cancer.

There are no shortage of breast cancer charities, campaigns and promotions to participate in this month, and all do their part to provide hope to countless women and support the research necessary to find a cure. Every little bit helps and we try to participate in all the pink that we can! However, when we came across this particular program that provides education, we knew we had to share it.

Moms, it's time to bond with your breasts! And the good news is, you can do so alongside other great women who are dedicated to spreading this proactive message.  In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, E! News host Giuliana Rancic and Lindsay Avner, founder of the national breast and ovarian cancer non-profit Bright Pink, "felt themselves up" during 'Treasure Your Chest' a live webcast to fight breast cancer hosted by Orbit White Bubblemint gum.  

The 'Treasure Your Chest' video is available online through October at www.Livestream.com/TreasureYourChest, where women can watch as Giuliana and Lindsay share (and show) tips for how young women can be proactive about their breast health, including bonding with their breasts regularly. 


We think this video is a must-watch for every female! As we all know, early detection is the best prevention!
Just for fun, we're throwing one more color into the mix- White! As a proud sponsor of this campaign, Orbit White is donating 10 percent of every pack of Orbit White Bubblemint gum sold in September and October, up to $75,000, to Bright Pink.  And they're also giving back to those that help them get the word out. 

 *Note - I was entered into a contest for posting.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Longaber Contest! Our new Fall Snow Platter...

I'm offering our new Fall Snow Platter to the winner... This awesome Our new Falling Snow Platter is a beautiful way to display or serve your homemade treats to friends and family at holiday gatherings. Your homemade treats added to the Falling Snow Platter makes a lovely and heartfelt gift. The platter works with the 2010 Holiday Hostess™ Large Falling Snow Basket. The snowflakes are embossed into the glaze creating a raised effect and is made from high quality stoneware safe for use in microwave and dishwasher. 11 3/4"d x 1 1/2"h, a $40 value!






Gorgeous isn't it!! Now how do you win it?? Just purchase the Wednesday October 20th Special (our low bowl basket) and you will be entered into the drawing*!! I ordered the Chocolate Large Low Bowl and it will fit perfectly in the Low Bowl Basket!
In all the colors inside and out!
 

Ideas for the baskets...






*contest is open til November 30th - on our our Wed Specials.

Friday, October 15, 2010

Friday Freebie on the 15th!

Customer Celebration Day #3: FREE Fall Expression!
Here we go again—Customer Celebration Days continues with 
another fabulous free expression! On Friday, October 15, 
from 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. (MT), every customer order* 
that is submitted will automatically** receive a FREE fall 
expression (a $10.95 value)!

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As shown above, this Simply Words-sized expression is available 
exclusively in Soft Copper, and is perfect for enhancing any autumn 
décor. Apply it in an entryway, living room, or to a variety of 
accessories, including a decorative charger, a large votive, or any 
of our Frameworks™ Rectangle Frames, to create the perfect 
harvest-themed display.”




Just like our first two Customer Celebration Days, this exclusive 
vinyl expression will be available for ONE DAY ONLY, 
so don’t hesitate! 



Shop directly online or call/email me to place an order :)  
815-218-3708 or aserpe@mchsi.com


**Vinyl Sampler will appear in your order summary once the order has been submitted.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Jenni Hunt Toy Guide 2010 + Free Articles!!

 

I wanted to let you know that the 2010 Holiday Toy Guide is READY to go!

We have jam packed the Holiday Toy Guide package this year... but, you'll have to act quickly because there is only a limited number of memberships.

There has been some concern of eBay getting saturated - so they are doing their part by limiting the number of people who get their hands on the 2010 Holiday Toy Guide...

 

Purchase it here 2010 Holiday Toy Guide 

 

Here are some free articles to help you get started :)


 

Article: Lessons Wii Can Learn

 

The Wii has been one of the most popular selling toys since it was first introduced a few years ago… Every holiday season, stores have put limitations on the number a customer can purchase. I don’t expect it to be quite as hot this year… but, there are still lessons we can learn from the rage it brought to eBay.

In previous years, the Wii ended up on eBay selling for TWICE the retail price because of the limited availability in stores (usually the case for why new toys sell so well on eBay during the holidays)… But, one thing I’ve noticed is that the auctions that tend to sky rocket – are the ones that differentiate themselves from the competition. This is usually accomplished by bundling the wii with other popular wii products to create a unique lot for sale on eBay.

There is a lesson to be learned here…
If you want to stand out from the competition, you have to do something different! This is common sense – but, you’ll be surprised how many sellers overlook this simple strategy.
Look at the most popular toys this year and get creative when you consider how you are going to list. Here are some ideas to get you thinking – lessons learned from the wii:
  1. Any accessories available for this item?
    Example: If the toys is a doll – look for clothing, bottles, diapers, and gear for the doll
  2. How about pretend play?
    Example: If the toy is a pirate ship – look for pirate costumes or dress-up accessories to include with the ship.
  3. Adding Extras
    Example: If the toy has disposable parts (paper, crayons, baking goods, beads, etc) – include extras in your lot
Get creative – think this way… “If I wanted this product… I would also want ________” and bundle it with the toy you are selling.

Article: Selling Toys In Today’s Economy


If you are an eBay seller, you probably can’t help but think about how the economy might effect the biggest selling season of the year… holiday toy sales.

It would be unwise if we ignored the status of the economy and didn’t take a closer look as to how this selling season COULD be affected. It is equally important to examine strategies we, as sellers, can put into place that will help ensure a profitable selling season regardless of how glum things may look today.

What We Can Rely On
  1. The children always come first
    Parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles… no matter what… will find a way to make their child’s holiday one to remember. Even if it means cutting the budget elsewhere, they will find a way to buy toys and gifts for the children in their lives.
  2. Even in a slow economy, the holidays still bring out good cheer
    The holidays are known for being a time for hope and generosity. Although you wouldn’t always recognize this when customers fight over the last (latest and greatest) Elmo on the shelves… the motive is still to bring cheer to the loved ones in their lives during the holidays.
  3. Most people don’t know how to budget
    Consumer debt in our country is through the roof… we don’t really understand how to control spending… and, although I can’t encourage getting into more debt, I think it is safe to assume that people will spend what they feel like they have to spend to make the people in their lives happy this year. This means people are going to be buying the hottest toys for the children in their lives… even if it means going into debt.
Even if parents can’t afford to, they will find a way to buy toys for their children. And, if they can’t afford to get the newest toys for this year… they will buy used. Did you know that used toys sell well all year long – and they do quite well during the holiday season too?

I’m convinced that one of the best strategies toy sellers can implement this holiday season is to offer both used and new toys to their customers.

Even though new toys traditionally skyrocket during the holidays… and that means sellers can buy them at full retail prices only to see them double or triple on eBay… there can be a much higher profit margin when selling used toys. You can pick up gently used toys at yard sales, consignment shops, estate sales and thrift stores for pennies on the dollar and turn them around for 100-200% profit on eBay!

But, it all comes down to knowing what sells…
The Holiday Toy Guide is created to help you make the most from your toy selling efforts on Ebay… to help you know what is selling (and what isn’t!)… and in an unpredictable economy – this is MUST HAVE information.

Article: The Truth About Researching Hot Toys

There’s something you should know about the Holiday Toy Guide..
You might think that I’ve been keeping this a secret – but, honest… I haven’t! In fact, I’ve told many people over and over… but, sometimes they don’t seem to listen. Or maybe they just don’t get it… it doesn’t really matter I suppose.

This is Jenni Hunt from the Holiday Toy Guide, and I want to set the record straight…

Anyone can do the research we do for the Holiday Toy Guide.
That’s right! In fact, I’ll even tell you how we do it…
Number 1: The first thing we do is research for toys that are expected or predicted to be the best sellers for the season. A couple of hours on google and you have some great resources to pull this information from.
There are actually quite a few resources (industry experts and stores) that provide a ‘hot’ list of sorts… pointing out the toys they expect kids to want the most.

This list is important because you will notice that the media and stores will push to advertise these same toys. Toys R Us, Walmart, Target… they will all be pushing the same toys (or their own unique version) in their holiday ads.

By the time the Holiday Toy Guide is launched, we usually have a list of about 50 toys that are predicted to be the most popular.

Number 2: Once we have compiled this list, we start looking for what the toys are selling for. The initial list is about finding a base price – where are these toys starting.

We research the manufacturers suggested retail price and compare that with what Walmart and Amazon are actually selling it for. Then, we look at eBay to determine how the toy is performing there.

Number 3: We do this every week for 8 weeks starting the first week of November… and report the info to our Gold Holiday Toy Guide members.

Usually, as we get closer to the Holidays – more toys pop up as being popular… and we add them to the list. In previous years, we have ended up with 75-100 toys included in the weekly report that is sent out.

What we learn while doing this research is very valuable…

We learn that just because a toy is popular – doesn’t mean that it is going to be a good seller on eBay. (That is the beauty of the weekly reports – it provides this information.)

We also learn that eBay changes very quickly during the holiday season. What is a hot seller on eBay one week… could be a complete dud the next. So, providing regular weekly reports is important to be able to track when an item is selling well and when it isn’t.

You can imagine that conducting research on 50-100 toys takes a lot of time… and not just doing it once – but on a weekly basis… we are talking a good chunk of time.

Who has time to do this kind of research? Especially during the short holiday selling season?
That’s where the Holiday Toy Guide comes in…

We understand that anyone can do this research… that isn’t the issue.

The true value behind the Holiday Toy Guide is the time it saves YOU so that you can spend your time shopping for inventory and listing items — Let US do the research for you… so you can focus on your business.

The doors for the Holiday Toy Guide Gold membership open TODAY… are you going to be on the list?

Thanks to Jenni Hunt for giving us the free articles and for the 2010 Toy Guide ... Loved the halloween one and the summer toy guide too!

Shout and Play!

I got to review Shouts products and their new - Shout’s Go Play  program
Go Play is all about encouraging kids and parents to get outside and play. Play is fundamental to positive cognitive development; it’s how kids solve problems; how they develop coping skills and master the art of conflict resolution. It’s how they become happy, healthy adults. We invite you to blog about your memories of play; how you get your kids outdoors to play; what they love to do while playing outdoors; and what you believe are some of the most rewarding benefits of play.

Visit Shout on Facebook and See all about their Go Play program!

Shout Color Catcher - I loved this - I threw in a new purple sock with her white towels (figured if it didn't work I could bleach them lol) but it turned out fine and the sheet turned purple catching the color - see the picture below...



Nobody wants dyes bleeding onto other items of clothing in the laundry. Shout® Color Catcher® sheets absorb and trap loose dyes in your wash water, safeguarding your clothes from color bleeds and helping to preserve original colors. Use Shout® Color Catcher® sheets in every load to keep clothes looking vibrant and bright!

Product Features:
• Sheets lock up loose dyes found in the wash water to prevent dyes from running or bleeding onto other clothes.
• The proof is on the sheet-each sheet changes color as it absorbs these loose dyes.
• Helps save you time by reducing the need for sorting.
• Helps save you money by reducing the need for half-size loads.


Note: Effectiveness not guaranteed if large amounts of dye bleed from non-colorfast garments. Use reasonable care when washing whites with colors and when washing new garments for the first time.


Shout Advance Ultra Gel

(The week before the products arrived to test - Laura came over when I spilled spaghetti sauce on the white part of my top - yes this happens often lol - I had tried spraynwash and it didn't work. She used the Gel and rubbed it in with the top that's attached, after letting it sit overnight and rewashing it - I was able to have my top back in my closet and not set aside in my junk pile :)

Combines powerful Shout® stain fighters in a thick gel formula with a convenient stain-lifting brush to penetrate and remove your toughest stains. Rubbing Shout® stain fighters directly into a stain while pre-treating is the best way to remove a stain. The convenient stain-lifting brush makes this job easy!

Product Features:
• Thick gel formula concentrates stain-lifting power
directly onto the stain.
• Built-in brush makes treating stains easy.
• Lets you treat stains now and wash up to a week later.
• Safe for all colorfast washables.
• Works in all water temperatures.

I will definitely be adding Shout to my laundry products :)

*Note - I was given samples of the Shout products for free to test, all opinions are all my own.

Longaberger - The Perfect Serving Set! Only $35!!

 
I had to include this - its a cute ad from the Longaberger company :)

Halloween Trick or Treat - What will you win??



Thank you!! and Congratulations to Caseye Hollis won our hostess prize of $70 worth of product!

I do have another Open House Contest going on... just order online, choose the Halloween Trick or Treat open house to associate your order with and on Halloween Eve, I'll contact the winner :) What a wonder Halloween treat!! Debbie won a $100, Caseye won $70... what will you win??

Or throw a Halloween Online Party - no cleaning the house, no baking treats... just enjoy yourself and tell your friends! I do all the work for you :) Let me know if your interested!

PLUS all your guests (all online orders too!) get these freebies with $50, $75 and $100 orders - 


Shop directly online or call/email me to place an order :) 815-218-3708 or aserpe@mchsi.com

What's in the new catalog??

Decorative Print Activity Sets and DÉcor

What's the easiest way to create a new tradition, showcase eye-catching décor, or share a fun family activity? With our newest holiday Decorative Prints, of course! From Halloween activity sets to Holiday-themed banners, we've got a design for every style and every occasion. And each design features removable and respositionable vinyl, so you can apply it, remove it, and then use it again next year!

Gift Kits and Packaging

Gift giving is easy with a little help from our holiday mini! In addition to a selection of exclusive kits that contain everything you need to give a unique gift, we are also offering festive tins and holiday boxes that are perfect for adding seasonal flair to presents for neighbors, friends, and co-workers.

Stationery Sets

If you're searching for a one-of-a-kind christmas card or unique party invitations, you'll find all of that and more in our selection of stationery. Send warm wishes with our holiday cards or give a set of all-occasion cards as a gift. All designs come with vinyl words and/or embellishments, so you can create your own personalized creation. Along with cards, we are also offering coordinating Halloween invitations and place cards, both of which are sure to make your celebration stand-out.

Iron-on Vinyl

Add a personalized touch to bags, shirts, table linens and more with our brand new Iron-on Vinyl! Featuring exclusive Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Holiday designs, these decals are quick and easy to apply and offer a simple way to customize almost any material.

Shop directly online or call/email me to place an order :) 815-218-3708 or aserpe@mchsi.com

Monday, October 11, 2010

$70 FREE and Gratitude Tree Activity Kit


Love this... Gratitude Tree Activity Kit - Contains 43 reusable and re-positionable pieces, including 20 dry erase leaves. Tree is approximately 5' tall once assembled. Order it here online


Thursday, October 7, 2010

Party Blog

Started a blog for just the parties I've done... sharing the ideas - they are not my own, some I've recreated and added a thing or two :)


http://adorableexpressionsparties.blogspot.com/

Longaberger PINK BAKING DISH - BOGO FREE

First Lady Giving Made In America gifts to UN Spouses! There's a Longaberger basket in there! So lets celebrate - and share with you the PINK BAKING DISH - BOGO FREE!! TODAY ONLY!! It's being extended just for you and it helps American Cancer Society. Take a peek below!

 

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Item #62303
Buy 1, Get 1 FREE! You’ll see the same great quality in this beautiful Pink Baking Dish as all our Woven Traditions® Pottery. It’s the most versatile pottery there is. Put it to the test -- bake it, freeze it, microwave it and toss it in the dishwasher for easy clean-up. Whether you bake brownies or lasagna in the Woven Traditions 9" x 13" Baking Dish, cleanup is simple with our easy-care pottery. And the Woven Dish Cover makes it easy to carry to parties and your favorite potlucks. Fits perfectly inside our Medium Serving Basket or on top of the Medium Market Basket.
Exterior: 15 7/8"l x 9 1/2"w x 2 5/8"h; Interior 12"l x 7"w x 2"h; 96 ounces

From July 1 through October 31, 2010, Longaberger will contribute $1 from the sale of each Woven Traditions Pink 9" x 13" Baking Dish to the American Cancer Society. Offer good through 11:59 p.m. EDT Thursday, October 7, 2010. Sales valid with online order only. Prices do not include shipping and handling. This is a very special limited time offer and strictly while supplies last. Unlike some of our previous online exclusives, we will not offer special orders or extended delivery on this item.
Regular Price  $96.00  Your Price $48.00 FOR TWO

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Frigidaire and Jennifer Garner - "Set a Place at the Kids' Table" Campaign

At any family gathering, it's easy to predict where the loudest laughs and silliest squeal will be coming from - the kid's table! Just like turkey and all the trimmings, the kids' table is a holiday tradition where good times rule. This year, Frigidaire and Jennifer Garner are asking everyone to set a place at their "virtual kid's table" for a child in need. 

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This great new campaign supports Save the Children's efforts and ensures that kids have access to healthy foods this holiday season and all year long. Starting today, at MakeTimeforChange.com, when you set a place at the virtual kids' table, Frigidaire will donate $1 to support Save the Children's work to help children in need in the U.S., as part of their $500,000 commitment to this worthy cause(*1).  Plus, to help spread the word, everyone who participates will be entered for a chance to win a new Frigidaire Professional® Range.

The Frigidaire Professional® Range - This range offers time-saving features that any mother would love, including an oven that pre-heats in less than six minutes(*2), a delay start that lets you start cooking on your schedule and the Fits-More™ cooktop with five burners so you can cook more all at once- perfect for busy holiday season!

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[1]From 10/5/10 to 1/31/11, Frigidaire will donate $1 to Save the Children's U.S. Programs every time someone sets a place at the virtual kids' table, with a minimum of $40K and a maximum of $45K.
[2] Based on single rack cooking performance, not set temperature, using PowerPlus™ Preheat.



Note: I have been entered for a chance to win the gift as part of the Frigidaire program.

Friday, October 1, 2010

Disney Hauntober Schedule...

More updates coming Monday the 4th :)

− Oct 1 5:00PM Wizards 10 Day Takeover
− Oct 1 8:00PM Wizards of Waverly Place
− Oct 1 9:00PM FishHooks
− Oct 1 9:30PM Phineas & Ferb
− Oct 2 5:00PM Wizards 10 Day Takeover
− Oct 2 7:30PM Wizards of Waverly Place
− Oct 2 8:00PM FishHooks
− Oct 2 9:00PM Sonny With A Chance
− Oct 2 8:00PM My Two Chads
− Oct 3 5:00PM Wizards 10 Day Takeover
− Oct 3 8:00PM Hannah Montana Forever
− Oct 3 8:30PM JONAS L.A. Season Finale
− Oct 4 5:00PM Wizards 10 Day Takeover
− Oct 4 8:00PM Halloweentown
− Oct 5 5:00PM Wizards 10 Day Takeover
− Oct 5 8:00PM Halloweentown 2: Kalabar's Revenge
− Oct 6 5:00PM Wizards 10 Day Takeover
− Oct 6 8:00PM Halloweentown High
− Oct 7 5:00PM Wizards 10 Day Takeover
− Oct 7 8:00PM Return to Halloweentown
- Oct 8 9:00PM Fish Hooks
- Oct 9 8:30PM Suite Life On Deck
- Oct 10 9:00PM Jonas L.A.
- Oct 11 8:00PM The Incredibles


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