As we come to the end of this year, I look back and see somewhat of a roller coaster, but through it all, I am thankful to God that it is ending better than it began.
It began with some awful highs and lows of blood pressure, ER visits, heart palpitations, and heart monitoring and ends with somewhat stabilized blood pressure, and an understanding of the A-Fib and how to avert them when I sense them coming on. It has been a journey, that's for sure.
In January I was spending as much as 95% of my day in bed, and needed hubby pushing me in a wheelchair when we went out and about. At the grocery store, he would go in and bring a rideround cart out to me.
I end the year, having got a seated walker (a rollator) in May/June, and despite still using the ridearound in the grocery store, walking more (with the rollator) and becoming more active again. It feels so good!
Hubby and I have re-one our living room in the last few weeks, and I have a seated elliptical, that I pedal, in there.
Along the way, these past few weeks, we have been doing a lot of decluttering as we have been redoing it, and the Salvation Army has been most grateful for my discarded items. They told my hubby they love it when my boxes get donated, LOL. I'm glad to see things go to good use. We can see what the Salvation Army does in our area, with its hostels for the homeless, feeding program and the annual Christmas programs. Hubby donates to them weekly through his paycheck, and then whenever I turf out, they get my things.
Today, I have boxed up a whole load of AVON that customers failed to pick up this year, that I then failed to resell (and I hate returning things), and this way they don't go to waste. I also went through some of my closet and drawer space for clothes that no longer fit me or I no longer wear.
A bag of plastic recycleables, and a bag of paper recycleables were also collected and are no longer taking up space just scattered in what was my AVON room previously. It def feels good to lose all the clutter!
I'm hoping the New Year will see me continuing to improve health-wise, and decluttering.
Saturday, December 30, 2017
Thursday, December 28, 2017
Health improvements are making this almost a misnomer
Hi everyone! Hope you are all doing well, on this Wintry day. I was laughing with a friend, yesterday, about this blog name, and how I am beginning to feel bad about it at the moment, since I have been able to use my seated walker more and more and use the wheelchair less. In fact, I only use the ride around cart at the grocery store.
Having the seat on this walker means that as soon as I tire, I can sit and rest, so this is actually working for me pretty well.
I am very thankful to be building strength in my muscles again. Using essential oils for my pain has helped me no end, although my hip and knee issues still require surgical replacement (which is not going to happen). I am grateful though to be walking again and sitting better.
Hoping for continued improvement in the New Year.
Having the seat on this walker means that as soon as I tire, I can sit and rest, so this is actually working for me pretty well.
I am very thankful to be building strength in my muscles again. Using essential oils for my pain has helped me no end, although my hip and knee issues still require surgical replacement (which is not going to happen). I am grateful though to be walking again and sitting better.
Hoping for continued improvement in the New Year.
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
As we begin get close to Christmas, and many of us are experiencing Wintry weather, AVON's Campaign 1 opens with a whole new array of tempting items for the Holiday Season. And a brand new A Box, too! You can click the links to go directly to the A Box page, or to the brochures, and they will open up a new window.
This A Box is a simple "pampering yourself" treat, and - as always - is only $10 with a $40 purchase from the Campaign 1 brochure.
This brochure is full of last-minute gift ideas for everyone on your gift shopping list. And ... if they live far away (as long as they are still in the US or have a military PO address) you can have them sent directly to your recipient and add a message! AVON aims to please!
Whether the topic is cleansing, moisturizing, dark spots, dark circles under the eyes, this brochure talks about them all in easy to understand language and product descriptions. To browse the Campaign 1 brochure, go here
That's not all though, we have jewelry, fashions, accessories, make up on sale, and everything you need to be your most beautiful you!
The mark. by AVON magalog features a whole stash of separates that can be mixed and matched to create different looks from the same pieces. Let your personality shine through! Accessories abound, headbands, bangles, purses, and shoes, browse them all to find your perfect must-haves, or for gifts for those you love, to buy now for Christmas.
And finally, my favourite brochure, the AVON Living magalog with lovely home decor items for the season, and for serving up great fare as you create happy memories, at all the upcoming holiday occasions and get togethers.
This A Box is a simple "pampering yourself" treat, and - as always - is only $10 with a $40 purchase from the Campaign 1 brochure.
This brochure is full of last-minute gift ideas for everyone on your gift shopping list. And ... if they live far away (as long as they are still in the US or have a military PO address) you can have them sent directly to your recipient and add a message! AVON aims to please!
Whether the topic is cleansing, moisturizing, dark spots, dark circles under the eyes, this brochure talks about them all in easy to understand language and product descriptions. To browse the Campaign 1 brochure, go here
That's not all though, we have jewelry, fashions, accessories, make up on sale, and everything you need to be your most beautiful you!
The mark. by AVON magalog features a whole stash of separates that can be mixed and matched to create different looks from the same pieces. Let your personality shine through! Accessories abound, headbands, bangles, purses, and shoes, browse them all to find your perfect must-haves, or for gifts for those you love, to buy now for Christmas.
And, as always, your favourite mark. fragrances and make up.
For those who love the outlet brochures, Campaign 1's is choc-full of discontinued items at awesomely low prices. These are sold until they are all gone, so order them quickly if you want to make sure they will not be sold out. Check out The Best Way To Shop From The Outlet Brochure.
There are some great savings on fashions and accessories right on the front few pages of this outlet brochure PLUS jewelry pieces, including sterling silver, that will also make great birthday gifts and Christmas stocking fillers, as well as skin care, make up and home decor.
The second outlet book offers another variety of discontinued fashions, home items, jewelry and more
The AVON Ultimate Gift Guide has everything in one place for at-a-glance gift ideas and shopping!
I love saving my customers money (and saving money, myself!) so I am always happy to share these additional books.
The Shine On brochure offers fashion, fragrances, make up and more for great looks for all the festivities at nice prices!
New Year, New You has everything you need to start the New Year off looking and feeling your best.
And finally, my favourite brochure, the AVON Living magalog with lovely home decor items for the season, and for serving up great fare as you create happy memories, at all the upcoming holiday occasions and get togethers.
I LOVE the Living Magalog, it never fails to give me ideas, and many of the pieces make great gift ideas also for so many on your Christmas gift list. I did an awful lot of my gift shopping through it, that's for sure!
You all know #ILOVEsavingyoumoney so be sure to use #FREESHIPPING code RA2512 for free shipping on any order of $25 or more.
And if you're thinking of making changes in the New Year and looking for a new hobby, part-time money maker, or your own business, check out my #SellAVON page here and feel free to email me at rosesavonshoppe@aol.com. You can also click on the Sell AVON tab on my website www.youravon.com/rosemarydempsey
and watch the video and read up on some info, there. I'd love to have you join my AVON team, and to help you on the road to having a fun new year with AVON.
and watch the video and read up on some info, there. I'd love to have you join my AVON team, and to help you on the road to having a fun new year with AVON.
Thanks for stopping by, and supporting me and my business. I appreciate each and every one of you, and am thankful for share and comments.
Have a great day!
Have a great day!
I missed making President's Club this year
It began as a rough year for me, with the erratic blood pressure, stroke levels causing trips to the ER, and heart palpitations that they couldn't figure out, and the first few months I basically spent much of my waking moments worrying, taking an extra pill, or trying to sleep through the episodes that made me feel so awful, and were so scary. It wasn't until May that things got figured out on the palpitations at least, and I was diagnosed with A-Fib and put on blood thinners. I have a lovely cardiologist, and we are working together to try to get this under control.
Suffice to say, as much as I love my AVON, working it was the least of my thoughts at the beginning of 2017. I had had such high hopes of a successful year, of new things I wanted to try in order to grow my business, and I couldn't do any of it as even getting online would stress me out, make my blood pressure shoot up and cause the flutterings that would make me panic uncontrollably.
Unfortunately, that waste of over 1/3 of the work year, set me behind for the rest of it, and as of yesterday, when AVON's President's Club cycle ended for 2017, this is my first year that I have failed to make it.
I am upset. I'd be a liar to say otherwise. Making President's Club has been a source of much pride over the years, that - even disabled - I could achieve it ... and this year, I have failed.
I know I have the right excuses, that it wasn't laziness or a lack of effort, that caused this, that I was truly extremely ill and unable to perform the duties my business needed. had I been an employee of a business, I know I would have been fired. I am blessed that, despite my lower productivity this year, I still have a source of income, and (for much of the year) made decent money and on my own terms.
Today marks the beginning of my working to achieve President's Club in the next cycle. I have 26 campaigns throughout 2018 to accomplish it in, and am going to do my best to d so.
Some of the greatest people have found success through failure. As devastating to me, in one sense, as this failure is, it is just one step in the journey of my success ... and I'm going to keep taking those steps!
Suffice to say, as much as I love my AVON, working it was the least of my thoughts at the beginning of 2017. I had had such high hopes of a successful year, of new things I wanted to try in order to grow my business, and I couldn't do any of it as even getting online would stress me out, make my blood pressure shoot up and cause the flutterings that would make me panic uncontrollably.
Unfortunately, that waste of over 1/3 of the work year, set me behind for the rest of it, and as of yesterday, when AVON's President's Club cycle ended for 2017, this is my first year that I have failed to make it.
I am upset. I'd be a liar to say otherwise. Making President's Club has been a source of much pride over the years, that - even disabled - I could achieve it ... and this year, I have failed.
I know I have the right excuses, that it wasn't laziness or a lack of effort, that caused this, that I was truly extremely ill and unable to perform the duties my business needed. had I been an employee of a business, I know I would have been fired. I am blessed that, despite my lower productivity this year, I still have a source of income, and (for much of the year) made decent money and on my own terms.
Today marks the beginning of my working to achieve President's Club in the next cycle. I have 26 campaigns throughout 2018 to accomplish it in, and am going to do my best to d so.
Some of the greatest people have found success through failure. As devastating to me, in one sense, as this failure is, it is just one step in the journey of my success ... and I'm going to keep taking those steps!
Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Espira
When AVON first began serving customers, the pamphlets included not just skin care and fragrance items but also home apothecary products aimed at helping the housewife and her family, as well.
Recent years have seen a surge in the health and wellness industry - in people becoming more aware of nutritional needs, fitness benefits, in balancing work and relaxation, and minimizing stress.
AVON has - once again - decided to include health and wellness items in their range and 2018 will see the launch of the Espira range geared towards helping people with their dietary and supplementary needs.
I'm excited. I am very much a "natural" remedy person, and in using plant sources for my nutrients, and AVON's Espira range has the same premise, natural ingredients from plant sources.
If you're local to me, in Mauldin, Greenville or Simpsonville, contact me to order, or from ANYWHERE in the USA, simply go to www.youravon.com/rosemarydempsey to order direct delivery.
#avon #avonespira #avonrep #avonrepsimpsonville sc #espira #freeshipping #discountcode #avongreenvillesc #avonrepgreenvillesc
Recent years have seen a surge in the health and wellness industry - in people becoming more aware of nutritional needs, fitness benefits, in balancing work and relaxation, and minimizing stress.
AVON has - once again - decided to include health and wellness items in their range and 2018 will see the launch of the Espira range geared towards helping people with their dietary and supplementary needs.
I'm excited. I am very much a "natural" remedy person, and in using plant sources for my nutrients, and AVON's Espira range has the same premise, natural ingredients from plant sources.
If you're local to me, in Mauldin, Greenville or Simpsonville, contact me to order, or from ANYWHERE in the USA, simply go to www.youravon.com/rosemarydempsey to order direct delivery.
#avon #avonespira #avonrep #avonrepsimpsonville sc #espira #freeshipping #discountcode #avongreenvillesc #avonrepgreenvillesc
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