Monday, July 18, 2011

Why I love Mary Kay Cosmetics (and a discount for you!)

http://www.marykay.com/heidischick

Remember this website. You will want it later. Read on.

I teach with Mary Kay. Did you know that? I've been a Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant since May of 2006. My business has had its ups and downs, but I love it. Why? I love the products. In fact, opening boxes of new product is like opening little Christmas presents all year long! Mary Kay, Inc. pays such close attention to detail that I love sharing the product with people.

How did I get started with Mary Kay? Good question; I'm glad you asked. My first contact with Mary Kay Cosmetics was in 1997--I was in the play at school and had to put on stage makeup. Unfortunately, my school was small and didn't have a big budget, so someone graciously donated a lot of Mary Kay products. However, I think they donated the lot a few years beforehand. The make up was crusty and really irritated my face. Students were the makeup artists and though they may have known how to apply their own makeup, they did not know the first thing about applying makeup to others. My first impression of Mary Kay Cosmetics was that it was outdated trends that made my face break out.

Fast forward nine years. I was a sophomore at Clearwater Christian College. One night, a friend of mine held a Mary Kay skin care class in the common area of her unit. Given my negative experience with Mary Kay, I was very hesitant to go. But I went, figuring I'd just try the products, get some tips, and go on with my night. But the consultant, Debbie, was different. She was enthusiastic about the products and spoke eloquently. She helped me see this was a new, cleaner, trendier Mary Kay. I loved what I saw. Debbie gave me some information about starting a Mary Kay business. After mulling it over for six months, I called her to join her team and start my own Mary Kay experience.

Since then, Mary Kay has been a growing experience--in a good way! I've learned tips on running my own business; I have constant access to wonderful skin and beautiful color products (and my face loves me for it!); best of all I've met wonderful women who've overcome great obstacles to work their businesses and are inspiring. Mary Kay is like a family--you reach out to your customers to help find skin care solutions, meet fellow consultants who encourage you to reach your goals, and develop lasting, meaningful relationships with both groups of women.

I love the Mary Kay brand because it is quality--inside and out. Inside, the people are seeking honest methods to run the company; scientists are seeking better, more natural formulas to keep customers looking and feeling their best. Out, the products are excellent value for the price. Drugstore cosmetics are inexpensive, but you get what you pay for. I've had countless shadows, glosses, and lotions break or spill, and then I was out the money. With Mary Kay, not only is it unlikely that your product will break, but if it does, return it! Get a new product! Wrong shade? Exchange it for a new one! Plus, you can feel the quality in the product. Your satisfaction is guaranteed!

So why this gushing post all of sudden? After a slow year business-wise, getting used to a new home and new job, my husband inspired me to pick the business back up and see where I could go. I was contemplating the limits, and we were both getting very excited. Therefore, I re-launched my personal web site and stocked back up on samples and goodies for my customers. In celebration of my re-launch, I'm offering anyone (even my current, wonderful customers) who registers on my web site before midnight on Wednesday, July 20, 20% off her first order!

You may use any form of payment. Pay me with cash or check when I deliver your product, or if you pay with credit card on the site, you'll have to pay the full price initially, but I'll send you that 20% back in the form of a check or extra product. Cash/Check people can choose to spend that 20% on product as well.

Plus, when you spend $40 retail before tax and after discount, you get a free gift with purchase! See the website for details. When you order from me, you'll always get an extra bonus with your order--always.

The site is totally worth your while. See the latest interactive Look catalog, create a virtual makeover, see what's new at the company, and find products to best solve your skincare aggravations.

What are you waiting for?! Go to http://www.marykay.com/heidischick and take advantage of the discount!

Friday, July 1, 2011

Worship While Waiting

There's a song, I'm not sure by whom, that goes, "While I'm waiting / I will worship / While I'm waiting / I will worship / I will serve you while I'm waiting / I will trust you while I'm waiting..."

How many times does the Bible promise good to those who wait on the Lord, or instruct us to wait on the Lord? How many times have I been called to wait on the Lord? So many, I cannot count. But through every time of waiting, God has brought about His perfect in His perfect timing.

My friend, Trisha Priebe, and her husband, Luke, have been waiting for over 2 years to adopt a Thai boy named Peerpot. God's brought them through struggle after struggle, and we all cannot wait until Peer is finally in Trisha and Luke's home. Until that time, they've written a book about the lessons God has taught them while they wait. The book, Trust Hope Pray, is 365 devotional readings. Click here to learn how to purchase the book. Profits go directly to Luke and Trisha's adoption fund.