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October 19, 2010 By 4 Comments

I LOVE new “pretties” (aka panties)!

Lingere

Sorry for the mental picture and to the men that may follow. Don’t run – you may learn something that will benefit your partners!! I realize imagining me in lingerie is not exactly what you wanted to envision as you were eating your lunch or drinking while enjoying a read on my blog. However – this is serious talk.

Did you know that in high school I male classmate gave me the nickname of “Wedgie Picking Queen?”

I had one of the most exciting wardrobes growing up. I was spoiled rotten, having a mother that always had me in the newest western designer jeans. In the late 90′s, I recall wearing the “in style” bareback (pocket-less back) and two colored jeans.

However – back to my story. My skin tight western styled jeans had 2 flaws with my underwear choice.

1) You could SEE the underwear lines!! (Horrifying!)

2) It was really uncomfortable and despite the fact that I was a cutie wearing these pants – I was coined the “Wedgie Picking Queen” because I secretly (obviously not a good hider) tried to get my “wedgie” out without my peers seeing me. Mission – unsuccessful.

I think one day I’m going to publish a book and call it – “Things I wish my Mom would have told me!”

I present a toast, to the creators of thongs! Mmm…I wonder who invented them.

Here’s to cute, comfortable, colorful thongs (or panties)! Ting! (our virtual glasses touching)

I LOVE buying a new pair (or two…or whatever the sale is – 5 for….) of pretties to add to my life.

There is an awesome feeling about opening up your drawer and deciding which pair of adorable, comfortable pair you’re going to wear today. Is it just me or do you color coordinate your pretties with the clothes you’re wearing?

I challenge you to discard one pair of underwear from your life TODAY – you know the ones in your drawer that you never wear, for whatever reason AND replace them with a NEW amazing pair!!

If you’re feeling really generous – I dare you to also pickup a pair for your best friend, sister, mother, someone special in your life that would appreciate this gesture also and deserves it!

Male readers – if you’re still with me – this is the part where you come in. (Hint hint – forward the link to this blog to your partners!! Be sure to include a P.S. I prefer ___ (thongs, boy cut, full brief, etc) and am a size ___ – unmentionables tend to be a final sale) Instead of stopping to buy a bouquet of flowers spontaneously, stop at a store and buy your partner a pair of pretties!! I realize it isn’t Valentines – but that’s the point. “Just because” gifts are equally, if not more important – in my opinion.

Have an amazing day!

Live Inspired,

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W.I.N.E.

August 20, 2009 By 4 Comments

My friend Louise and I try to get together every month to discuss our personal and business adventures. Louise and I met a few years ago – when our Passion Parties careers crossed paths. A year ago, I made the difficult decision to finish that chapter of my life and focus on my Arbonne business. Despite being part of different home based businesses now, we still love to witness each others empires grow. Our schedules don’t allow us to meet as often and consistently as we’d hope, but when we get together – the wine, ideas, and fun flows freely. It’s almost like our own personal counseling session – where we coach each other to strive for new goals and share success tips.

Louise&Robyn

Since we both live full lives and have network marketing businesses, many of our diva dates are for business related appointments – consisting of home parties, appointments, and training meetings! Although we both “party” at night and on weekends for our businesses – it really doesn’t feel like work because we love what we do – however we both wanted an excuse to network with other dynamic divas off the clock. In July over a glass of vino, we decided to launch a monthly evening with our female friends. We concluded it should be enjoyed with wine and quickly came up a suitable acronym!

W.I.N.E.
Women of Intelligence Networking with Elegance

Last night, we hosted the first event at my home. It was fantastic – 7 women socializing, creating and rekindling friendships, and enjoying a girl’s night out.

Amanda&Louise   Cheryl

Connie&Nicky   Tracy&Robyn

We enjoyed a Crepe Bar and Asiago & Artichoke Dip (truly sinful!) as snacks.

Crepes   Crepe Bar

Thanks to my marvelous husband for getting the house and dessert ready!! You’re truly amazing. Here John is putting wine charms on our glasses ;)

JohnHelpingPrepare

Next month – we hope to all bring a friend or two and expand our W.I.N.E. Club for more ladies to enjoy.

If you’re in southern Alberta and would like to join us the 3rd Wednesday of the month - please let us know. We created a Facebook group to share our message and invitations at W.I.N.E. Club.

As an individual you can have ideas – but as a T.E.A.M. (Together Everyone Achieves More) the creativity explodes!

Team

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Improve Your Assets

April 21, 2009 By 2 Comments

WOW – what would a woman do without Spanx?? I’ll be honest I didn’t run out and buy a pair when Oprah featured Sara and her amazing invention. It took my mother telling me that she thought I should “borrow” hers for an occasion! YIKES – guess my cellulite caught her attention. Thank you Mom – that’s why I love you – you’re honest, amazing, and one of my best friends! We laugh because my sister and I have been known to borrow the communal Spanx! I have been researching to get my own – I’m trying to decide which style matches my wardrobe, to maximize the asset improvement!!

I really enjoyed reading this story about the woman entrepreneur! SUCCESS magazine is one of my favorite monthly reads – subscribe to their e-newsletters if you like what you read! Follow your dreams friends – dream big and pursue what you’re passionate about! Nothing ventured, nothing gained!

Excerpt from the email I received – Seeds of SUCCESS – April 21, 2009‏:

“Sara Blakely wanted her bottom to look better in white pants. Her idea to reinvent hosiery by making it footless and invisible turned into Spanx, a $300 million company. How can you turn your next idea into a million-dollar business? Follow Sara’s advice for success:

Differentiate yourself. “Whether it’s in the marketplace or in those first few seconds you meet somebody—whatever it is—if you don’t know how it has been done before, you’re almost guaranteed to do it differently.”

First impressions mean everything. “If you make someone laugh or smile in the first five to 10 seconds, you might get another 10 seconds.”

Be persistent. Sara Blakely worked hard to win over manufacturers and prospective buyers who had never seen anything like Spanx.

Visualize your goals. “Take a mental snapshot of what success looks like for you,” she says. Keeping that vision of success in mind will help you through the tough times.

Pay attention to opportunities. “There are a million ways to improve everything around us,” Blakely says, and making just one improvement could result in your million-dollar idea.

Hire your weaknesses. Focus on your strengths, and hire well-qualified people to handle the rest.

Read more about Sara Blakely in this month’s issue of SUCCESS.”

I also enjoyed checking out the Spanx & the Sara Blakely Foundation websites!

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