The biggest shopping season
is here. Retailers are posting their holiday
specials for the weekend and some are even starting Thanksgiving Day. The day after Thanksgiving is officially
Black Friday; the Christmas season kicks off and shoppers take advantage of the
biggest deals of the year. American
Express declared Saturday as Small Business Saturday to help promote local small
businesses. The following Monday is Cyber Monday, which promotes
online shopping for those avoiding the hustle and bustle of the retail stores. Either way, this year is forecasted to be the
biggest shopping season yet!
This year I have decided to go a different route with the bulk of my shopping: direct sales. You know the consultants that ask you to host a party with a few of your friends to showcase their products? I used to run away from them when I saw them coming. Host a party to sell me something? Aint nobody got time for that! Then one day I gave in and hosted a party. What an eye opener! I got to learn about the company, the products, and the business opportunity all while earning free products!
Here are my top three businesses for direct sales this shopping season: Mary Kay, The Pampered Chef and Thirty-One.
I have been a long time fan
of Mary Kay products. Known for their
pink Cadillac driving directors, this company is all about enriching women’s
lives. In 1963, Mary Kay Ash started a
cosmetics company that today, is one of the largest direct selling companies in
the world. My favorite product is the
skincare. I attended a party (skincare
class) and learned so much about taking proper care of my skin as well as great make
up tips. The product line includes a range
of award winning beauty products for women, men and teens. My consultant keeps me updated on the latest
products and always reminds me when it is time to replenish my products before
they run out. I like the benefit of
having a personal consultant to help me shop and this season, she is going to
come in very handy. Check out their website at www.marykay.com and find a consultant near
you.
As you already know, I love to cook. Needless to say, when I was invited to a Pampered Chef party (cooking show) a few years ago, I was more than excited. Founded by Doris Christopher in 1980, The Pampered Chef focuses on high-quality kitchen tools that help turn the everyday cook in to a chef extraordinaire. What I love about the products are the tips and instructions that come along with them. Sure, I can go in to a department store and shop a kitchen item in the housewares department, but most likely, the sales person isn't going to do a cooking demonstration with that item in my home before I buy it. I have received many delicious recipes and cooking tips throughout the years and the products have stood the test of time. My favorite is the Stoneware collection, specifically the round stone. It is perfect for homemade pizza. Shop their website today and see for yourself why Pampered Chef is named the premier direct seller in high quality kitchen tools. www.pamperedchef.com
In 2003 Cindy Monroe took
her embroidery machine and organizational skills and birthed a business called
Thirty-One. Designed to help women
simplify their lives, this company has products ranging from purses and totes
to storage bins. What I like the most about these products is that they are personalized. You select your item, choose your favorite print design, and personalize it with your initials. The items I love most are the totes. I'd like to think that I am a pretty organized person so, I love these totes that help me keep order in a stylish way. I used to be an avid plastic tote lover (nothing wrong with the plastics) but I love having totes specific to different needs and all matching. Just like the other companies mentioned above, Thirty-One has parties where people can gather to shop exclusive products and hostesses have the opportunity to earn free and discounted products. Go to www.thirtyonegifts.com and see what you can find for that special someone on your list this season.
I hope you add these companies to your Christmas shopping list. If you do, let me know your experience. Email me at info@mendingmaria.com. I'd love to hear from you!
Have a great Thanksgiving and a safe Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday.
Mimie
This year I have decided to go a different route with the bulk of my shopping: direct sales. You know the consultants that ask you to host a party with a few of your friends to showcase their products? I used to run away from them when I saw them coming. Host a party to sell me something? Aint nobody got time for that! Then one day I gave in and hosted a party. What an eye opener! I got to learn about the company, the products, and the business opportunity all while earning free products!
Here are my top three businesses for direct sales this shopping season: Mary Kay, The Pampered Chef and Thirty-One.
I have been a long time fan
of Mary Kay products. Known for their
pink Cadillac driving directors, this company is all about enriching women’s
lives. In 1963, Mary Kay Ash started a
cosmetics company that today, is one of the largest direct selling companies in
the world. My favorite product is the
skincare. I attended a party (skincare
class) and learned so much about taking proper care of my skin as well as great make
up tips. The product line includes a range
of award winning beauty products for women, men and teens. My consultant keeps me updated on the latest
products and always reminds me when it is time to replenish my products before
they run out. I like the benefit of
having a personal consultant to help me shop and this season, she is going to
come in very handy. Check out their website at www.marykay.com and find a consultant near
you. As you already know, I love to cook. Needless to say, when I was invited to a Pampered Chef party (cooking show) a few years ago, I was more than excited. Founded by Doris Christopher in 1980, The Pampered Chef focuses on high-quality kitchen tools that help turn the everyday cook in to a chef extraordinaire. What I love about the products are the tips and instructions that come along with them. Sure, I can go in to a department store and shop a kitchen item in the housewares department, but most likely, the sales person isn't going to do a cooking demonstration with that item in my home before I buy it. I have received many delicious recipes and cooking tips throughout the years and the products have stood the test of time. My favorite is the Stoneware collection, specifically the round stone. It is perfect for homemade pizza. Shop their website today and see for yourself why Pampered Chef is named the premier direct seller in high quality kitchen tools. www.pamperedchef.com
In 2003 Cindy Monroe took
her embroidery machine and organizational skills and birthed a business called
Thirty-One. Designed to help women
simplify their lives, this company has products ranging from purses and totes
to storage bins. What I like the most about these products is that they are personalized. You select your item, choose your favorite print design, and personalize it with your initials. The items I love most are the totes. I'd like to think that I am a pretty organized person so, I love these totes that help me keep order in a stylish way. I used to be an avid plastic tote lover (nothing wrong with the plastics) but I love having totes specific to different needs and all matching. Just like the other companies mentioned above, Thirty-One has parties where people can gather to shop exclusive products and hostesses have the opportunity to earn free and discounted products. Go to www.thirtyonegifts.com and see what you can find for that special someone on your list this season. I hope you add these companies to your Christmas shopping list. If you do, let me know your experience. Email me at info@mendingmaria.com. I'd love to hear from you!
Have a great Thanksgiving and a safe Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday.
Mimie
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