My journey to success and beyond with my Gourmet Candle Home Business has been such a fulfilling experience! I'm so excited to be sharing with you some of my awesome success stories I've been having over the last couple months.
Retailing - I've been able to introduce these wonderful products into so many homes in the eastern panhandle of West Virginia. All of the customers and contacts I have made absolutely love these candles and bath products! I have a growing list of clients who keep coming back for more! Even some of the "skeptical" contacts are becoming returning customers! Once they experience the quality of the products they fall in love with them and have to have more! Where else can you find a candle that burns so clean and evenly with such a true-to-life fragrance?
Over the holiday season, I have participated in several Open House and Vendor events in the area. The response to these products has just been phenomenal! People are looking for a quality product to bring into their homes.
Fundraising - I love being able to help others with my gourmet candle home business. I was able to help a local school organization hold a very successful fundraiser last month. The group was able to sell 109 candles and make $654 to put towards their class trip. They were so excited by their profits that they've decided to hold another fundraiser in the spring! We are all sure that their next fundraiser will be even bigger. Once the customers enjoy their candles from this event, they will be wanting another!
Team Building/Residual Income - I have introduced my candles to a local spa who absolutely loves the quality and scents of our candles. They are considering becoming a distributor so that they can use and market the products in their establishment!
I have a new team member and have several interested prospects for this business. It is just an awesome opportunity and journey! This is a business you can build the way you want to build it. That's what really attracted me to the opportunity.
As 2007 comes to a close, I am so ready to continue my journey to success and beyond in 2008!
2008 is going to be an awesome journey!
Yvette Mason
http://www.BeyondTheCandle.com
http://www.BeyondTheCandleOnline.com
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Holiday Shopping Safety: Keeping Your Children Safe This Holiday Season
Wow, Thanksgiving is over and it's time to do all that Christmas shopping! I always try to be extra cautious with my children during all our holiday outings. It is so important to be extra safe during this time of year. Following is an article that I have just recently written about this topic:
As crowds of shoppers begin to fill the malls and shopping centers this holiday season, remember to put safety first with your family. Setting some simple ground rules for your shopping trips will keep the holiday shopping experience less stressful.
As parents, we can easily get distracted during the season. We're constantly rushing around trying to complete all the items on our "To Do" list. We often become so focused on the outcome we may forget to be extra cautious while running all those errands. This time of year is a great opportunity to sit down with your family and go over some basic rules with your kids. These rules should be practiced the entire year, but especially during this hectic time of year. It so important for us as parents to set the ground rules about safety before heading out on those holiday shopping trips. Simple rules such as requiring your children to stay with you at all times while shopping, accompanying and supervising them in public facilities and developing a plan in case you would become separated.
It's also good to go over some "what-if" scenarios with your children, reviewing with them a proper plan of action if they should happen to look up and find that you aren't there. You should instruct your children to stay put, close to where they became separated from you so that they will not venture out to the parking lot looking for you or your car.
Reassure children that there are other grown ups who can help hem if they become lost. Security guards and store clerks are just a few examples of people children can learn to recognize as those who can be asked for help. Let your children know that they are not alone and that they shouldn't panic. You and your lost child need to remain calm. Panic only makes the situation worst.
If you expect to be especially distracted or busy whil shopping, you should plan ahead. It's probably a great idea to get a babysitter if you think you'll be distracted while shopping. Your children will probably thank you for letting them have time with their favoite babysitter and not having to be lugged along through the crowded stores. It would probably benefit you as well so that you could get your shopping done a little quicker and with a little less stress!
Following is a list of some safety tips you should follow this holiday shopping season:
· Always require your children to stay with you at all times while shopping.
· Always accompany and supervise your children in public facilities, including restrooms.
· Always have a plan in place in case you become separated, including a pre-designated spot to meet.
· Always teach your children to look for people who can help, such as a uniformed security officer, salesperson or a mother with children.
· Always remind your children to remain in the area where they became separated.
· Always turn shopping trips into opportunities to practice safe shopping.
· Never dress your children in clothing displaying their names, prompting unwelcome attention from people looking for an opportunity to start a conversation.
· Never leave your children in toy stores or public facilities expecting supervision from store personnel.
· Never go shopping or attend a public event with a child if you feel you're going to be distracted. Make other arrangements for child care ahead of time.
· Never Allow younger children to shop on their own to purchase surprise gifts for friends or family members.
· Never drop off your older children at a mall or public place without agreeing on a clear plan for pick up; including where, when and what to do in case of a change in plans.
By following these simple holiday safety tips, you should be able to eliminate some of the stress that comes along with this busy holiday shopping season.
Yvette Mason
http://www.BeyondTheCandle.com
http://www.BeyondTheCandleOnline.com
As crowds of shoppers begin to fill the malls and shopping centers this holiday season, remember to put safety first with your family. Setting some simple ground rules for your shopping trips will keep the holiday shopping experience less stressful.
As parents, we can easily get distracted during the season. We're constantly rushing around trying to complete all the items on our "To Do" list. We often become so focused on the outcome we may forget to be extra cautious while running all those errands. This time of year is a great opportunity to sit down with your family and go over some basic rules with your kids. These rules should be practiced the entire year, but especially during this hectic time of year. It so important for us as parents to set the ground rules about safety before heading out on those holiday shopping trips. Simple rules such as requiring your children to stay with you at all times while shopping, accompanying and supervising them in public facilities and developing a plan in case you would become separated.
It's also good to go over some "what-if" scenarios with your children, reviewing with them a proper plan of action if they should happen to look up and find that you aren't there. You should instruct your children to stay put, close to where they became separated from you so that they will not venture out to the parking lot looking for you or your car.
Reassure children that there are other grown ups who can help hem if they become lost. Security guards and store clerks are just a few examples of people children can learn to recognize as those who can be asked for help. Let your children know that they are not alone and that they shouldn't panic. You and your lost child need to remain calm. Panic only makes the situation worst.
If you expect to be especially distracted or busy whil shopping, you should plan ahead. It's probably a great idea to get a babysitter if you think you'll be distracted while shopping. Your children will probably thank you for letting them have time with their favoite babysitter and not having to be lugged along through the crowded stores. It would probably benefit you as well so that you could get your shopping done a little quicker and with a little less stress!
Following is a list of some safety tips you should follow this holiday shopping season:
· Always require your children to stay with you at all times while shopping.
· Always accompany and supervise your children in public facilities, including restrooms.
· Always have a plan in place in case you become separated, including a pre-designated spot to meet.
· Always teach your children to look for people who can help, such as a uniformed security officer, salesperson or a mother with children.
· Always remind your children to remain in the area where they became separated.
· Always turn shopping trips into opportunities to practice safe shopping.
· Never dress your children in clothing displaying their names, prompting unwelcome attention from people looking for an opportunity to start a conversation.
· Never leave your children in toy stores or public facilities expecting supervision from store personnel.
· Never go shopping or attend a public event with a child if you feel you're going to be distracted. Make other arrangements for child care ahead of time.
· Never Allow younger children to shop on their own to purchase surprise gifts for friends or family members.
· Never drop off your older children at a mall or public place without agreeing on a clear plan for pick up; including where, when and what to do in case of a change in plans.
By following these simple holiday safety tips, you should be able to eliminate some of the stress that comes along with this busy holiday shopping season.
Yvette Mason
http://www.BeyondTheCandle.com
http://www.BeyondTheCandleOnline.com
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Family Is My Focus
As I mentioned on my website www.BeyondTheCandle.com on the "My Candle Home Business Story" page -- I love my family. They are my focus in life! I love being home with my kids, I have been home now for about 4 years; it has been the best decision we have made for our family. My husband and I both grew up in homes where we had stay at home mothers and we decided we wanted the same for our children. I have fond memories of my mom always being there for me. She was there every morning to see me off to school, at school helping whenever needed and there every afternoon to share the excitement of my day! We have been blessed to be able to do the same for our children. It's been absolutely wonderful!
Having a home business has been great for my family! My children and I are learning life skills and having fun building a family "enterprise" together.
In celebration of families, I wanted to share a really neat free resource I think you will love. It is called the Family Business Tool Kit and it can be downloaded at no charge at this website: http://www.partywithyourkids.com/
This tool kit is designed to bring family's together around their home-based business. Here is what the Tool Kit includes:
5 Free tele-classes on involving your kids in your home-based business,
5 family-focused articles on growing your business with your kids and balancing family and business,
A Family Business Seek & Find for 2 age groups that your kids will love,
Two Family Business Crossword Puzzle for all ages,
A step by step profile of how to hold a Family Goal Poster Night that brings everyone together to talk about their dreams,
4 Build It Big Excerpts from top leaders on how to engage your kid in the Family Business,
Tips for Kid Proofing Your Office and much more!
I have access to the Tool Kit and love it. So go here now (http://www.partywithyourkids.com/) and start turning your home-based business into the "family business."
Enjoy!
Imagine, Explore, and Live the Possibilities....Beyond The Candle!
Yvette
www.BeyondTheCandle.com
Having a home business has been great for my family! My children and I are learning life skills and having fun building a family "enterprise" together.
In celebration of families, I wanted to share a really neat free resource I think you will love. It is called the Family Business Tool Kit and it can be downloaded at no charge at this website: http://www.partywithyourkids.com/
This tool kit is designed to bring family's together around their home-based business. Here is what the Tool Kit includes:
5 Free tele-classes on involving your kids in your home-based business,
5 family-focused articles on growing your business with your kids and balancing family and business,
A Family Business Seek & Find for 2 age groups that your kids will love,
Two Family Business Crossword Puzzle for all ages,
A step by step profile of how to hold a Family Goal Poster Night that brings everyone together to talk about their dreams,
4 Build It Big Excerpts from top leaders on how to engage your kid in the Family Business,
Tips for Kid Proofing Your Office and much more!
I have access to the Tool Kit and love it. So go here now (http://www.partywithyourkids.com/) and start turning your home-based business into the "family business."
Enjoy!
Imagine, Explore, and Live the Possibilities....Beyond The Candle!
Yvette
www.BeyondTheCandle.com
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