My Arbonne upline Sonya Shields mailed me this fabulous BCBG Passport Cover and an awesome note for qualifying for the Arbonne Incentive Trip to the Bahamas (watch my Thank You vlog).

The countdown to our trip is on!!

Dreaming of the beach,

I love getting surprises in the mail!! Funny, as I just posted about this topic this week in my post Start with 1.

My Arbonne upline Sonya Shields mailed me this fabulous BCBG Passport Cover and an awesome note for qualifying for the Arbonne Incentive Trip to the Bahamas (watch my Thank You vlog).

The countdown to our trip is on!!

Dreaming of the beach,

I’m not actually writing you while on vacation! Luckily with the help of technology, I can just schedule to share this message with you today. A rule that my husband always makes when we go away on hot holidays (not sure about cold holidays – guess we don’t go on them!), is NO Internet access. YIKES… really? Are you sure? My questioning, begging, and batting my baby green eyes, gets me nowhere!

Right now, I most likely dreaming BIG for 2011:

My nose is probably into the book I brought (I LOVED their first book The Go-Giver):

I’m most likely lathered up in this, to protect Baby Beazley & I:

John has most likely had a couple coats of this on his skin, that doesn’t “prefer” to tan easily! Arbonne’s Glow With It is AMAZING and turns the redness / burn into a tan!

Oh and I’m sure that I look like a sassy mom-to-be in my new tarps (aka new maternity bathing suits)!! Update from my post about my new suits, the seamstress sold me a pair of bra inserts. They are made of a cloth type material, not silicone, and will dry between days easily. Luckily, they just slip into my bathing suit to give my girls a bit of “direction”!

Have an amazing day!

Here’s to coming back looking like a bronzed babe. Tanned fat looks better than white fat!

Kicking off 2011,

BEACH!!

I’m not actually writing you while on vacation! Luckily with the help of technology, I can just schedule to share this message with you today. A rule that my husband always makes when we go away on hot holidays (not sure about cold holidays – guess we don’t go on them!), is NO Internet access. YIKES… really? Are you sure? My questioning, begging, and batting my baby green eyes, gets me nowhere!

Right now, I most likely dreaming BIG for 2011:

My nose is probably into the book I brought (I LOVED their first book The Go-Giver):

I’m most likely lathered up in this, to protect Baby Beazley & I:

John has most likely had a couple coats of this on his skin, that doesn’t “prefer” to tan easily! Arbonne’s Glow With It is AMAZING and turns the redness / burn into a tan!

Oh and I’m sure that I look like a sassy mom-to-be in my new tarps (aka new maternity bathing suits)!! Update from my post about my new suits, the seamstress sold me a pair of bra inserts. They are made of a cloth type material, not silicone, and will dry between days easily. Luckily, they just slip into my bathing suit to give my girls a bit of “direction”!

Have an amazing day!

Here’s to coming back looking like a bronzed babe. Tanned fat looks better than white fat!

Kicking off 2011,

I need to get better about writing to all of my Facebook friends on their special days in return. If I missed yours, I apologize, hope it was amazing - I need to “make” more time daily to see which Facebook friends are celebrating.

My friend Jeremy summed it up best -“The best day to have Facebook.. Thanks for the Birthday Wishes…”

One part of receiving the wishes, that I get a charge out of, is to see if and what adjectives my friends use. 

I love learning new things, so after seeing all of the adjectives, I asked my coworker Lawrence for a lesson on how to make graphs in Microsoft Excel. So I gathered all of the data and made this from all of the Birthday greetings I received that included adjectives, to have a visual of the breakdown.

I wonder if my friends used “amazing“ specifically because they were sending me Birthday wishes and they hear me use it often? AND use other words for different friends??

I vividly recall Good and Great being used the most last year – by a long shot. I’m thrilled to see the use of new colorful adjectives this year!!

What is your favorite adjective?

Happy New Week,
Robyn

I LOVE celebrating my birthday, especially receiving friends amazing blessings by phone, email, and social media. I’m always completely OVERWHELMED! 

I need to get better about writing to all of my Facebook friends on their special days in return. If I missed yours, I apologize, hope it was amazing - I need to “make” more time daily to see which Facebook friends are celebrating.

My friend Jeremy summed it up best -“The best day to have Facebook.. Thanks for the Birthday Wishes…”

One part of receiving the wishes, that I get a charge out of, is to see if and what adjectives my friends use. 

I love learning new things, so after seeing all of the adjectives, I asked my coworker Lawrence for a lesson on how to make graphs in Microsoft Excel. So I gathered all of the data and made this from all of the Birthday greetings I received that included adjectives, to have a visual of the breakdown.

I wonder if my friends used “amazing“ specifically because they were sending me Birthday wishes and they hear me use it often? AND use other words for different friends??

I vividly recall Good and Great being used the most last year – by a long shot. I’m thrilled to see the use of new colorful adjectives this year!!

What is your favorite adjective?

Happy New Week,
Robyn

I received a letter from Nestle about a month ago:

Basically this (most likely) generic letter thanked me for letting them (Nestle) know about my incident. It also informed me that they will be using my experience to research the short fall that caused the error.

Enclosed was this awesome Manufacturer’s Coupon! Recall from my original post about the missing filling on, April Fools Day, I spent nothing out of my pocket (other than a 3 minute call). Then received this $3.00 coupon for FREE Nestle product(s):

I “thought” about giving my prize away – however I decided I was going to relish in this gift for providing awesome feedback to this company! I didn’t have to be a hag on the phone to the customer service representative, I was calm, cool, and collected.

 This wasn’t my first gift for providing feedback. My family could tell you lots of stories about getting free toiletry products growing up. I can’t remember exactly, but when growing up, I think we got a few months supply of toothpaste or something when I was a teenager! My family would say it was for complaining, I simply feel I was helping hold the companies accountable.

If you were a business owner (or maybe you are), would you like constructive criticism or experienced based feedback to improve your customer loyalty &/or bottom dollar? I DO!

I took the $3.00 and FLEW to the store…mmm…chocolate!

This is what I came out with:

Since our followers are diverse, I thought I would explain, Nestle offers different products in Canada then in the United States.

SOOO – here is a brief explanation to our American and International friends about my chocolate choices.

When I saw the 3 pack of Turtles, I thought it was only fair that I buy them with my coupon – since it was one of their Turtle friends that caused all of this excitement in the first place!

Smarties are delicious little chocolates, similar to the shape of M & M’s – but taste WAY different (well…in my opinion!) In the USA, “smarties” are more like a sweet tart, not chocolate! Interesting…

Aero is a hard to explain but the mint version is one of my favorites!

I had a blast reading my friend Deanne’s post about “What foods are Canadian?” different on her blog High Country Cattle. It reminded me so much of when I moved to Kansas and then onto Texas for college and university and discovered some of my favorite foods could not be found in the USA!

Live Inspired,
Robyn

I got my coupon!! Remember from my post on April Fools Day, about my Easter treat being hollow?

I received a letter from Nestle about a month ago:

Basically this (most likely) generic letter thanked me for letting them (Nestle) know about my incident. It also informed me that they will be using my experience to research the short fall that caused the error.

Enclosed was this awesome Manufacturer’s Coupon! Recall from my original post about the missing filling on, April Fools Day, I spent nothing out of my pocket (other than a 3 minute call). Then received this $3.00 coupon for FREE Nestle product(s):

I “thought” about giving my prize away – however I decided I was going to relish in this gift for providing awesome feedback to this company! I didn’t have to be a hag on the phone to the customer service representative, I was calm, cool, and collected.

 This wasn’t my first gift for providing feedback. My family could tell you lots of stories about getting free toiletry products growing up. I can’t remember exactly, but when growing up, I think we got a few months supply of toothpaste or something when I was a teenager! My family would say it was for complaining, I simply feel I was helping hold the companies accountable.

If you were a business owner (or maybe you are), would you like constructive criticism or experienced based feedback to improve your customer loyalty &/or bottom dollar? I DO!

I took the $3.00 and FLEW to the store…mmm…chocolate!

This is what I came out with:

Since our followers are diverse, I thought I would explain, Nestle offers different products in Canada then in the United States.

SOOO – here is a brief explanation to our American and International friends about my chocolate choices.

When I saw the 3 pack of Turtles, I thought it was only fair that I buy them with my coupon – since it was one of their Turtle friends that caused all of this excitement in the first place!

Smarties are delicious little chocolates, similar to the shape of M & M’s – but taste WAY different (well…in my opinion!) In the USA, “smarties” are more like a sweet tart, not chocolate! Interesting…

Aero is a hard to explain but the mint version is one of my favorites!

I had a blast reading my friend Deanne’s post about “What foods are Canadian?” different on her blog High Country Cattle. It reminded me so much of when I moved to Kansas and then onto Texas for college and university and discovered some of my favorite foods could not be found in the USA!

Live Inspired,
Robyn

I’m very lucky to have amazing relationships with my family. Fortunately, I’ve made the time to spend with my grandparents. I’ve learned lots about their journey through life and shared many experiences with them. I could go on and on about the hilarious memories I have.

Just over a year ago, my Grandma (my Mom’s mother) was diagnosed with lung cancer. The past 13 months have been a roller coaster. It’s so hard to watch anyone, in particular, one of your mentors in life and close family members face health challenges head on.

Whenever I’m able, I visit my grandparents – before the diagnosis and after. I’ve always tried to go with a story or joke to tell (learning the later of these 2 from my hubby), to lighten the mood and share a bit of excitement. A few weeks ago, while visiting my Grandma, I noticed her gorgeous, experienced feet could use some attention. I didn’t say anything, as I know that she would be very self consious.

I know how good I feel after getting my feet touched. (Especially when a professional does it, I love pedictures)! Our feet deserve regular attention, especially when you consider the “weight” and stress they carry around.

I showed up the next day to visit with a file, nail polish, and Arbonne foot cream!

It was a simple gesture that made my Grandma smile and experience a bit of relaxation.

I challenge you to always seek ways to help others. I’d love to hear your ideas – so I can keep learning of new ways I can serve. If you’re lucky to still have grandparents in your life or other influential family and friends that you’ve lost touch with or haven’t talked to in awhile - I encourage you to stop right now and call them OR go stop in for a visit. I know they’d love to see your smile OR hear your voice.

Have an amazing weekend!

Live Inspired,
Robyn

Experiences make us the people that we are. I’ve been so blessed by the opportunities in my life – that have helped shape me into the woman I am.

I’m very lucky to have amazing relationships with my family. Fortunately, I’ve made the time to spend with my grandparents. I’ve learned lots about their journey through life and shared many experiences with them. I could go on and on about the hilarious memories I have.

Just over a year ago, my Grandma (my Mom’s mother) was diagnosed with lung cancer. The past 13 months have been a roller coaster. It’s so hard to watch anyone, in particular, one of your mentors in life and close family members face health challenges head on.

Whenever I’m able, I visit my grandparents – before the diagnosis and after. I’ve always tried to go with a story or joke to tell (learning the later of these 2 from my hubby), to lighten the mood and share a bit of excitement. A few weeks ago, while visiting my Grandma, I noticed her gorgeous, experienced feet could use some attention. I didn’t say anything, as I know that she would be very self consious.

I know how good I feel after getting my feet touched. (Especially when a professional does it, I love pedictures)! Our feet deserve regular attention, especially when you consider the “weight” and stress they carry around.

I showed up the next day to visit with a file, nail polish, and Arbonne foot cream!

It was a simple gesture that made my Grandma smile and experience a bit of relaxation.

I challenge you to always seek ways to help others. I’d love to hear your ideas – so I can keep learning of new ways I can serve. If you’re lucky to still have grandparents in your life or other influential family and friends that you’ve lost touch with or haven’t talked to in awhile - I encourage you to stop right now and call them OR go stop in for a visit. I know they’d love to see your smile OR hear your voice.

Have an amazing weekend!

Live Inspired,
Robyn