Work From Home For Women May 2019

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A story of Hope, after Heartache

1. Laugh & cry often – Both are good for you!

Don’s passing made me think about what I wanted my new life to look like. When you lose the love of your life at a young age, you realize how short life is.

I knew that I needed to have more time to spend with my kids, grandkids and my aging parents. Not to mention that I would love to travel many places and experience many things. When I was in High school and college, I was involved in many mission trips, sharing the gospel and meeting people where they were in life. I would love to do that again as well!

nessed stories of people at the meeting that had completely changed their lives, their families lives, and had enriched so many people, giving them both time and money. Everything about it, attracted me to the business.

2. Cereal for dinner is acceptable!

3. I learned how to shut the water off to my whole My story starts with the sudden loss of my knight in house when the water heater exploded in the garshining armor. I found myself a widow at the age of age. At least I thought to OPEN the garage door to 52 with his untimely death. I married my husband let the water out!

Don when I was 21. We were married for 31 years .

4. Try new things, meet new people, you will be betWe have three beautiful children and 4 grandchilter for it! dren. Don was great father, a man of GREAT FAITH, 5. Yes, the puppy, and had a Tucker sleeps with love for famime now. He snores ly like no othand is a bed hog, so er. I was nope don’t need to struggling remarry! and missed 6. I can take a fun Don so much. trip with girlfriends I was tempted and don’t have to to despair in ask permission! his death, but I am still alive, My friend Melanie and I knew I had posted someneeded to be thing on Facebook an example to about coming to a my kids, meeting for FREE Engrandkids, ergy. I like free, so I friends and I went to see what it wanted to be was about. I learned about the integrity of the comable to touch the lives of others with a feeling of pany, Never Sacrificing Integrity for Growth and the hope. The foundation of my Faith in God and my simplicity of the service they offer; simply saving relationship with Jesus Christ is the reason I can still people on money on a bill that they already pay. live a Full and Rich life. I enjoy spending time with This was recession proof with no autoship and boxes my adult kids, Tanie, Amber and Nathan along with stacking up in the closet garage or vitamin cabinet. I my grandbabies, Dylan, Charlotte, Nora and Ellie. It not only learned was just announced another grandbaby is on the about FREE Energy, I way. listened to and wit-

After Don passed away, I discovered some things…

That meeting changed my life. Don’s death and my desire for time freedom, set the stage for my new home -based business. Starting my new business has been fulfilling to the extent that I love the new person I am becoming. I am more outgoing, not afraid to ask for a favor, and have many new friends and business relationships. I am also learning to become a leader.

I am still working full time at a great family owned company and have been there 32 years. I am so grateful for the owners giving me a place to learn and grow my management skills. It is not easy starting a home business, while working full time, but the rewards outweigh the challenges.

If you want to change your life and future, you have to get out of your comfort zone and do things you have never done before.

The future looks bright as I continue to build my Energy business in 17 states as well as the Country of Japan; Alberta, Canada and more states and countries to come. The best part, I am building this alongside of my son Nate, my sister April and a couple of people successful. close friends, Cheryl and Melanie. I am so grateful for I would love to connect with you, have a cup of cofthe “business family� fee, share ideas, goals and hear about what you are I have developed many other relationships on Face- working on to help you accomplish your goals and book and LinkedIn. I have gained much by giving to change your future for the better. One perk, If I back to new friends on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Fa- meet with you, I always bring a box of my famous cebook groups. I have learned that there are many cupcakes. people just like me who are willing to help make other

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Planter boxes: If you want to add beauty and functionality to your deck, construct planter boxes and put them in sunny spaces. From small boxes that house herb gardens to larger boxes that allow vegetables to thrive, you can have a bounty of fresh flavors right outside your door. No need for a garden plot! Planter box designs come in a variety of sizes and can be built low to the ground or at waist height for easy tending.

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7 smart steps to improve indoor air quality at home (BPT) - Think about how much time you and your family spend inside versus outside. From your home to the car to work and to school, it’s not uncommon that the majority of your day is spent indoors. This modern phenomenon means increased exposure to indoor air pollution. Fortunately, with a few smart, proactive steps, you can help protect yourself and your family.

drying clothes, contribute to polluted in materials, such as plastic toys, synthetic building materials, can also worsen indo fresh air to your home can help combat

Here are seven smart steps homeowner tions healthier: Vent air while cooking

Always remember to turn on the hood f People vastly underestimate the time they spend inside, assuming just four nearby windows and skylights. Try coo hours, when in actuality they are inside more than 21 hours each day, accord- points, so you produce fewer fumes. Pal ing to The Indoor Generation report by The VELUX Group. The Indoor Gen- and sunflower oils all have smoke point eration refers to a growing number of people who spend the vast majority of enheit. their time indoors — currently 90 percent of their days on average, according Install a skylight to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

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Make home airing a daily habit Even if the weather only allows you to air out your home for a few minutes, it can make a world of difference. Make a habit of opening windows and skylights daily. If you think you’ll forget, just set an alarm on your phone to remind you.

Beauty lessons mothers and daughters have taught each other (BPT) - Moms teach their daughters so much as they grow, from how to apply makeup to how to care for their skin, and while there are many habits you form simply because you picked them up from your mother, there are plenty of tricks you’ve learned on your own.

There are even some that your mother has learned from you, especially when it comes to the modern technology available to help you understand what’s really going on beneath the surface of your skin and address those specific concerns.

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“My mom always said that having healthy, glowing skin is what will make you feel confident in yourself,” said Sheena about her mom, Judy. Getting healthy, glowing skin can take time and patience, but the 2) Be a natural beauty. investment you put into your skin will be well worth the effort. ConsidOver time, signs of aging from sun exposure and pollution are inevitaer these beauty and skincare tips women have learned from their ble. You may have felt that applying more makeup or going under the mothers and those that daughters have taught their moms in return. knife were the only solutions, but advanced technology exists to adBeauty lessons learned from mom dress your skin concerns and keep your natural look. BroadBand Light Therapy or other intense pulsed light (IPL) treatments can be used to 1) Cleanse your face daily and stick to a routine that works. correct underlying sun damage to the skin, helping to brighten your When it comes to cleansing your face, finding the right products and complexion and reduce the signs of aging. sticking to your routine is key. Seek a consultation from a specialist to 3) Own your own skin. figure out which combination of products and treatments will work best for your specific skin concerns and follow that routine daily to see The perfect look is the one that’s perfect for you. When you feel emthe best results. powered to decide which skin treatments and beauty routines are best 2) Always wear sunscreen.

for you, you’ll feel like the best version of yourself.

Lathering on SPF has been recommended by dermatologists for years, and before you started hearing it from dermatologists, you learned it from mom. Protecting your skin from the sun has been instilled in you since you were young, and now you know that preventing sunburns and sun damage are much more important than trying to get a tan.

Today, there are more options than ever to take charge of your skin and prevent signs of aging. No matter your age, advanced technology exists to help prevent and correct skin concerns. While it’s beneficial to take your mom’s advice, there are modern methods and trends being leveraged by millennials so that moms can learn just as much from their daughters.

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Dry air and frequent showers can pull so much moisture out of your skin. It’s essential to lather up with moisturizer right after taking a shower to keep your skin moisturized and healthy.

Beauty lessons shared by daughters 1) Wrinkle prevention is possible, and corrective treatments help, too.

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(BPT) - Each season brings new opportunities to express your personal style.

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They love sunshine and add style and dazzling color with minimal upkeep.

Here are a few ways to incorporate the latest trends into your outdoor space.

Make a statement. Add a pop of color to your outdoor space with this season’s most talked about tones. Taking inspiration from the runway, try the new award-winning Wave Carmine Velour petunia in a vivid red-hot cherry hue. Or, add the Pantone Color of the Year to your porch or patio. For 2019, it’s Living Coral, chosen for its ability to "energize and enlighten with a softer edge," especially in nature. The friendly and lively color will be everywhere this season, from clothing and accessories to furniture and accents. Plant a container of Easy Wave Coral Reef petunias to brighten up your oasis.

Mix it up. Just as the perfect look for a night on the town needs the right heels and accessories to create a killer outfit, your containers can combine several of your favorite elements to make a show-stopping composition. Make your containers do double duty with combos of flowers, vegetables and herbs. Not sure what varieties play nicely together? Plug & Play combos with Wave petunias take the guesswork out of combining flowers and flavors. The Plug & Play Combo Cantina

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Home and office furniture: What you don't know could be toxic How to avoid hidden dangers in home and office furniture (BPT) - Awareness of health risks from potentially harmful chemicals has grown exponentially in recent years, leading to a consumer demand for transparency regarding what’s in the food, personal care products and household items we use every day.

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But did you know that many home and office furnishings contain chemicals linked to cancer, asthma and other ailments? These chemicals can create potentially toxic air that we breathe inside — where we spend 90 percent of our time — every day. According to the EPA, concentrations of volatile organic compounds in the air are consistently higher — up to 10 times higher — indoors than outdoors.

Materials transparency

Aiming to establish industry standards for reporting building product content and potential health impacts, the Health Product Declaration Collaborative (HPDC) created an “Open Standard” through which manufacturing companies can be more transparent about building materials used in furniture and other products for homes and workplaces. The HPDC standard is based on thorough scientific analysis, providing builders, architects, designers and consumers accurate information about the chemicals used in the manufacturing processes of the fur- terials transparency in achieving their m our industry in materials transparency w niture we live with every day, and how it might affect our health.

(HPDs) and Declare ingredients than an With the increased awareness of this issue, many manufacturing companies are we’re seeing brands such as sustainabilit joining HPDC to demonstrate their commitment to greater transparency about we’re diving deep into our supply chain t the materials they use. Included in HPDC membership are companies such as sures. By understanding what goes into

fing and Humanscale. Another nonprof- environment not only where we live and work but also for the world.” ansparency is the International Living Cooperation with these transparency and sustainability standards is voluntary, es to “Declare” their products using an so at the same time that a growing number of manufacturers are joining the r builders and consumers seeking effort, there are still many companies making furniture and other products without revealing information about their possible harmful effects on the interironmentally sustainable office furniture. or environment. officer, describes the importance of ma- Abernethy confirms that it’s an ongoing commitment her company is dedicated to making, explaining that with ingredient labels on nearly 70 percent of products, “It’s not only a reflection of our commitment to avoid red-list materials and chemicals of concern; it’s proof that we’re prioritizing ingredients that are healthy and environmentally friendly.”

Environmental education What can consumers do to protect themselves? One step is to educate yourself about the issue. Learn about products you plan to bring into your home. Check with the HPDC or Living Future websites to see if the products you're buying or companies you’re purchasing from are listed. Ask about products and furniture at your workplace, and help inform your employer about the issue of environmental health.

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Alison Mears, head of the Healthy Materials Lab at Parsons, explains the importance of education for consumers, saying, “If you want to understand more about the paint for your baby’s bedroom, you could actually start taking these courses and would be pretty well informed and know where to look for more.”

Becoming more educated about household products, furnishings and labels helps consumers concerned about everyday exposure to chemicals make smarter, healthier choices.

Companies wanting to grow their business, mission of sustainability: “We’re leading particularly with the younger generation, also need to pay attention to these with more Health Product Declarations concerns. According to research from Nielsen, millennials and members of ny other company. Inspired by what Generation Z are much more willing to patronize companies that demonstrate a ty pioneer Patagonia do in apparel, commitment to making a positive social and environmental impact. So what’s to create thorough and accurate disclo- good for the consumer and the planet is also good for their bottom line. our products, we’re creating a healthier

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Why Arego?

We have an incredibly lucrative pay plan, founders with tons of experience within the industry and an exclusive product. Tom has decades of experience in networking marketing. He had never seen a company with all the right pieces until he found Arego Life.

Arego Life was founded to recreate networking marketing.

I’m sure you’ve all heard rumors about network marketing companies. Arego is here to dispel those rumors and change the industry for the good.

Low Startup Costs The entry cost to start your business with Arego is only $149. Arego does not try to overload new partners with product to get their sponsors big checks. Arego is all about many people doing a little bit, instead of a few people doing a lot.

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Technology Though Arego is still in pre-launch, its technology is already top-notch. As Tom noted, the back office is more advanced and user-friendly than other networking companies. We already have an excellent communications system and even an app to help teams communicate with ease.

The timing is right. The product works. The results people are reporting are unbelievable. Spray it forward!

BeneYOU is a growing network of wonderful Associates, leaders, customers, and employees! Everyone is willing to help wherever they can and would describe being an Associate like being part of a family. BeneYOU Home Office is constantly working on expanding and improving our products, trainings, and processes in order to help you succeed. We also offer one of the most generous compensation plans in the industry, and provide ongoing support and training to help you maximize your commissions. But you don't have to take our word for it, hear from some of our Associates!

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I’m Marilyn and I live in Coastal Virginia. I’ve been married to my husband for almost ten years. I’ve been in the working world since I was 14. Can’t believe it’s been almost 20 years! I currently work from home as a medical scribe and I love it. But it’s a little lonely on occasion, which is why I started looking at running my own business. For me, it’s never been about the money. I just wanted a tribe around that I knew had my back. I picked my company after working with several others not finding that tribe. I felt I couldn’t be completely me. Now I’m strongly urged and pushed to be truly, wholly me. This community is what really caught my eye. These women literally took me in, under their wings and helped me rise from the ashes of my former self.

I used to be so scared to put myself out there. I still struggle with it, but it’s

best of both worlds with the company we chose for our business. It's more of a hybrid, if you will. The Comp plan and the Pay it Forward concept is what originally attracted me to the company. Now that we have evolved into one of the number 1 selling products in America.

Our revolutionary product is helping people in so many ways! I am passionate about many things. I know someday I am going to retire, and I want more for myself and my family, so residual, income is the best option for us.

I found my dream "Home Based Biz" thru two mutual friends, who have become great mentors in my life. The Pay it Forward concept in many ways from the company, d like to introduce myself, was the #1 reason why I decided to join the team. my name is Erica Alford. I am Now that we are in year 3, and the vision has 41 years old, a wife, and a brought a revolutionary product, well I'm ecstatic mother of 3 handsome boys. to say the least.

I own two businesses, 1-homebased, 2- A Salon & Spa. I teach Sunday school here in my small village and I am the president of the Area Economic My dreams and desires are to be home more with Development Corporation. I am very passionate the family. about helping others in any way. I love what I do Travel the and even more I love sharing what I know. I enjoy world and Giving Back as much as possible, in every way! show my kids

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portunity, we have been blessed to pay off most of our debt, we went on a pilgrimage to Italy last May with our church diocese. Our company pays for our Jeep as one of its benefits!! We have been able to donate over $1500.00 in 2018 to charity. This is going to be our Freedom! My desire is to share what I know, and help others do the same!

I can help anyone learn this industry of working from home, if they are teachable and coachable.

With the help of my amazing team and our CEO is

always paving the way and training us to push harder so we can be the bestie can be, not only for the business, but for us to help our communities as well. If you want something more, we can help you find it!

I feel in love with the items of Mary & Martha! I have always loved Christian bookstores so 8 years ago when I was asked to join, I thought of being a Consultant as like having my own Christian bookstore to personally shop from and share with others!

Over 40 years ago I was given a small plaque that has the words from Proverbs 3:6 on it: "In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy paths". That plaque has moved with me and hung in my bedroom, dorm room, kitchen, and office over the years. This has become my life verse filled me with hope and encouragement during different stages in my life. I thought if this simple plaque can do that, imagine what the pieces from Mary & Martha can do! When you give an item with Scripture or inspirational faith filled words on it, you are not only showing your love, but God's love! And when these items fill your home, these gentle reminders of God's love is seen and read daily which makes lasting impressions in our own and others lives.

I little bit about Mary & Martha. This company was founded in 2007 by DaySpring, Inc., the word's leading producer of Christian greeting cards and gifts. DaySpring is a subsidiary of Hallmark Cards, so owned by Hallmark. The products combine the quality of Hallmark, with the inspiration and scripture of DaySpring.

Mary & Martha strives to provides products that bring beauty and function into ones home. Products that help serve others and products that help live out and share our faith.

Mary & Martha is also an opportunity to combine work and faith. A place where one can build a business, build others, and build a ministry!

The catalog has a wide variety of items, so take a look around and see where it leads you, whether you have something you'd like to order, host a Gathering to reiceve all the great hostess rewards, use as a fundraiser, include in a wedding or baby registry, or join and get involved with this wonderful company.

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Hello friends, my name is Jaime Uitenbroek I am so excited to get to know you and share my story with you. I hope I can inspire others to reach for those dreams and goals.

I live in a small town in Wisconsin with my husband and our three beautiful children. I am now a work at home mom but have a background in customer service and medical scheduling. I worked for a local health care company for 7 years before being blessed in finding an amazing opportunity with health and wellness network marketing company. I never in my wildest dreams thought this would ever be an option or a path I could and would take. I was always the shy one and not great at small talk or speaking with people I didn’t know. However when I stumbled onto the right company, product, and people my world changed.

I began my journey trying to just feel like me again. I had put on more weight than I care to admit to after having my first baby in 2009 and never could get rid of it. I was a young mom and we didn’t have a lot of extra so ate lots of frozen pizza, hamburger helper and other unhealthy and cheap processed foods. I had tried so many things to lose the pounds; work out videos, diets, shakes but it never helped. Not only did I not lose the weight I was still chronically fatigued. I never had energy, I would wake up wanting a nap and could barely keep my eyes open driving to and from

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I’m a happily married wife and mom of four kids.

Two of whom are in college or college bound and 2 still in school.

I have been a homemaker and business woman off and on for 30 years as my husband and I grew our family. Over the years I have been with 3 direct sales companies. The first one was a terrible experience, but yet, it was a learning experience. My second direct sales company was amazing and I was with this company for 10 years. We moved and I didn’t want to start over building my business in a new town where I knew no one so I gave up being a consultant.

I volunteered at the school and community clubs in our new community but felt lost and lonely. I hadn’t worked outside of the home for nine years and wasn’t looking forward to finding a job. I finally started my own business creating merchandise for community members and even the schools. I was doing well but still home alone and without friends. Then one day my niece posted on social media that she had joined a brand new direct sales company that I had never heard of, but she was now doing what I was doing on my own! I was so excited. I joined the company without ever seeing the product! When my starter kit arrived I was so excited. Everything I needed from one company, in one catalog! I loved the quality of the products. It was difficult for me to launch my business in a community where I knew very few people. But, I kept pushing forward offering parties. I finally had a few ladies who offered to hostess parties and that’s all it took. My business began to grow! I attended my first convention never having met any other consultants except for on social media! What an experience. Just like our parties, convention was no different. I came home energized and ready to grow my business and promote up the ladder. I set goals. However, life took a turn for my family and I found myself unable to make my business a priority. I didn’t want to give being a consultant. I loved the company and the products way too much. I was away from home

for about 6 months month’s helping to take care of an ill family member. I did what I could using social media, friends and family contacts to keep my business active enough to keep my status. When I was able to return home, I signed up for my second convention and was so eager to attend and see my new found friends and family.

It was at this convention that I set a goal and came home determined to meet this goal of advancement. I went beyond my comfort zone and reached out beyond my local community. My sales have soared, my business has grown. I have advance and built a team and could be happier or more proud of myself. But more than building a business I have built a tribe of friends and new found family. I may work at home building my business but every day I am communicating with friends, making new friends.

I never in my wildest dreams imagined that signing up to be a consultant in direct sales would take me out of my comfort zone to figure out who I am and to make friends.

And now, just 17 days until I leave for my third convention, I am beyond excited to walk a stage, be promoted, receive awards and see all of my business sisters from across the states.

A direct sales company doesn’t have to provide a product that one can use to get repeat customers and be consumable to build a business. It can be a service.

It can offer a lifetime of memories. It can offer an experience that a consumable product can not offer.

At every party we laugh, sometimes we cry

as customers share stories but we always make memories. And we party together several times a year, sometimes monthly to have a bond with friends, to create an experience and make memories together.

Tips for eating healthier this summer

(BPT) - Summer is possibly the easiest time to stick to a healthier lifestyle. It’s warm outside so we’re more likely to be active, plus there’s plenty of good, fresh produce available. With the recent focus on organic ingredients and the farm-to-table approach, home cooks and anyone interested in a healthier lifestyle are looking for ways to boost their health through better food choices.

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Fortunately, there are more ways than ever to eat healthier.

Grow your own vegetables, fruits or herbs Summer is a great time to get into gardening. Even if you don’t have much of a yard or a lot of time, you can grow just one vegetable, or even herbs like basil or oregano, in a planter, indoors or out.

Some neighborhoods even have communal garden spaces available. Plenty of fruits and vegetables are not that difficult to grow, depending on where you live, from berries and melons to lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes and beans.

Whatever you decide to grow, you’ll feel good knowing exactly where your food came from.

Use farmer’s markets and community-supported agriculture You can support your local, organic farmers by shopping at farmer’s markets or signing up for community-supported agriculture (CSA) in your area. The benefit to you is that the quality of the produce will be high, and you’ll have access to all kinds of fresh, organic ingredients for your cooking.

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8 medium-sized yellow potatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 2 ripe avocados 1/2 cup quartered grape tomatoes 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup green onions, sliced 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

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In a medium bowl, mash avocados. Add guacamole mix sauce and stir to combine.

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Makes 16 servings.

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