Thirty-One

Wow, talk about a brain dump!

Jul 7th, 2011

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Ok, let me just get this out of the way right now. I haven’t visited my admin panel since upgrading to the latest release of WordPress until today… and I absolutely HATE my admin panel now. HAHA! Seriously, the font is too small and certain things are kinda crammed up. I don’t like it. But then again, I’m used to the old look. After all, I’ve only been using it that way for… oh, I don’t know, about six years or so. So that’s out of the way, on to better things…

I know I said I was staring the Made to Crave Bible study (for the second time) but I think my timing is not God’s timing on this one. I just couldn’t get into it, again. So I’m doing a different study, on the book of Acts, that I got from my pastor. This study is AMAZING! It really is. See what happens when things are done on God’s timing instead of my own? LOL I know I know, you’d think I’d learn that by now, right?

I have decided that God’s timing is what is going on with this house we’re trying to sell also. I keep thinking it’ll sell any day, annnny daaaaay now. I’m being impatient. And it’s silly, I know. It’s silly to not realize that God is in control of that too. It’ll sell in His time, not mine. He knows my future, so I am trying to learn a lesson in patience. Plus, I think (after much thought and prayer on this) that He is waiting for my business to really take off… He’s waiting for me to have steady “paychecks” for some reason that I’m not aware of. And I’m cool with that!

And speaking of that business… Thirty-One is the one I’m taking about. I’ve just recently starting actually trying to sell/promote BeautiControl. Mostly because the products are absolutely amazing… this coming from a 20+ year faithful Mary Kay user… and I want everyone to know how amazing they are! I signed on to buy for myself and my daughter… and maybe family and friends. But not to sell it. Honestly, though, the products are too good to not share with online friends too.

Thirty-One is still my primary focus however. I can not tell you how much I love these products! Just yesterday I got a party order in (that shipped in about a week and a half by the way!) and it was like Christmas in my house! I ordered a few things for myself.. LOVE THEM.. and of course looked through every customer’s order (making sure everything was right.. customer service!) and I am just so amazed every time I see a product in person that I haven’t seen before! My FB giveaway winner’s Thermal Tote is so cute I have to have one myself! She chose Paparazzi Dot with her name in hot pink and OHHH it is soooo cute! Hey, check out my site and see for yourself… there’s lots of stuff being retired to make way for the amazing new FALL LINE so if you see something you want, contact me ASAP!

Oh, and don’t forget my 100th Fan Giveaway at BeautiControl by Nickie is still going on! Check out my sidebar (or the link in the previous sentence) and “like” my page! The winner is gonna get an awesome Spa pack! WOOT!

(It’s been a long time since I wrote a “brain dump” post…lol.)

100th Fan Giveaway!

Jun 27th, 2011

by Nickie.

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WOOT! I’m having a 100 Fan Giveaway to celebrate the launch of my brand spanking new BeautiControl Facebook fan page!

When my page reaches the 100th fan, I’ll be giving away a Spa Express Kit! This great little mini kit includes: Extreme Repair Hand Creme Mini, Warming Trend Green Tea Mask Mini, Herbal Serenity Foot Creme Mini, Lip Apeel Mini and Nourishing Eye Pads Mini. Every woman needs her own mini kit! These products are amazing! But don’t just take my word for it. Jump on over to my facebook fan page and “like” it so you’ll be entered to WIN! Please check out the official rules while you’re there. You can find it in the notes section.

And while we’re talking Facebook fan pages… I’m having a great Summer Sale on my Thirty-One fan page. The new fall line launches August 1st and I’m making room for new items! This means great savings for you! Head on over to my fan page and check out my Summer Sale items! Be sure to “like” that page while you’re there too!

It’s a GIVEAWAY!!!

Jun 3rd, 2011

by Nickie.

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We’re celebrating summer, the cool way!

I’m giving away a Thermal Tote by Thirty-One and YOU could WIN! All you have to do is “like” my 31 page on Facebook, leave a comment on the page about what you’d use the Thermal Tote for, and you’ll be entered!

You can gain extra entries by sending your friends over to “like” my page too! All they have to do is leave a comment saying you referred them and what they’d use a Thermal for.. they’ll be entered and you’ll get extra entries!

There is NO limit on entries. Each entry will be assigned a number, and the winner will be picked using random.org. The drawing will be held on June 21st– the first official day of summer!

One lucky winner will receive a Thermal Tote, in the print of their choice, with personalization! (a retail value of $20)

LIKE my page NOW and comment telling me how you’d use your thermal to be entered!! http://www.facebook.com/31byNickie

You can view all nine prints in our online catalog.

This giveaway is limited to the US only, including Alaska and Hawaii. The time of the drawing will be announced at a later date. The winner will have 48 hours after notification to contact me with their mailing address (no P.O. boxes) or the prize will be forfeited and another winner drawn. Delivery will be 3-6 weeks depending on the winner’s location. Contact me for more information at shopmy31 at live dot com.

Be a part of the FIRST EVER…

May 17th, 2011

by Nickie.

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I love Thirty-One for so many reasons. One– because I love my purse, my Cindy tote (that I use as my computer bag/business bag), my beach tote, and my thermals. LOVE THEM! I use a mini zipper pouch to hold my powder, lip gloss, and some of those “feminine” things in my purse. It’s so pretty, no one would ever guess what’s in it! My daughter loves her cinch sac (her book bag) and her weekender tote, as do all of her friends.

Another reason I love Thirty-One? THE INCREDIBLE DEALS! Like this one…

It is absolutely incredible the hostess and customer deals Thirty-One provides every month. I would LOVE for you to join me in the FIRST EVER ONLINE FASHION PARTY and be entered to WIN a $250 shopping spree at the mall/fashion outlet of your choice! It’s so very easy… each person who places an order of $50 or more is entered into the drawing. TWENTY customers will WILL this shopping spree nationwide! TWENTY! Even better? EVERY customer who places an order of $50 or more will be entered to win FREE PRODUCT provided by yours truly! The odds of winning are incredible! This is a ONE TIME OPPORTUNITY to not only purchase amazing products, but possibly win a shopping spree AND free product!

If you’d like to take advantage of the HOSTESS BENEFITS yourself– and they are AMAZING benefits for the month of May– leave a comment and I’ll get with you immediately! There is PLENTY of time to set it up and all you have to do is send an email to your friends, sit back and enjoy the party from the comfort of your own home, then pick out all the items you want with your hostess credits! Contact me for more details!

The party starts at 6:00 PM CDT tomorrow night (Wednesday, May 18th) and will close at 9:00 PM CDT. There will be special deals and products available beginning at 6 PM that WILL NOT be available once the fashion party ends! This is truly a ONE time opportunity!

For more information, leave a comment here; or visit my facebook page http://www.facebook.com/31byNickie. Be sure to point your browser to MY THIRTY-ONE site tomorrow night, 6 PM CDT to join in the fun! http://www.mythirtyone.com/nickiesmith

(Bonus– “like” my facebook page and leave a comment here that you did so, and I will give you an extra entry in the free product drawing once your order has been placed! Or if you just want to “like” my page out of the kindness of your heart, I will love you forever AND you will know first when and what every Thirty-One special is!!!)

Oh how the week is flying by…

Mar 10th, 2011

by Nickie.

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Wow, I have been busy! I’m sorry I haven’t had a chance to tell you about our awesome lay-renewal weekend. God has been working and working me and this is why I haven’t had a chance!

Our weekend was so beyond amazing I can’t even put it into words. We shared and cried and our church family has grown even closer together– I didn’t think that was even possible! We all received different blessings but BLESSINGS nonetheless! It was so much better than a revival… it was a true renewal. A reawakening of that burning passion to love and serve God!!!

One of the blessings I received is that my family is growing closer together. We have started doing a daily family devotional and, for the first time ever, we all prayed together! TOGETHER!! In a circle, with our hands joined, together! I can’t tell you how powerful that was! There are no words. God is working and working BIG!

Now to what He has been working ME in… I’ve mentioned a few times before that I’ve joined Thirty-One Gifts. Well, I am now launching that business and trying to do it in a big way! The first thing I did is… I devoted the entire business to God. It’s ALL His. ALL OF IT! I don’t want God in the business, I want Him running the business. I’m working for Him.

Thirty-One got it’s name from Proverbs 31, the Virtuous Woman. What better way to start a faith-based business than to give it all to God?! One of the reasons I joined Thirty-One is because it is a faith-based business. I’ve made it no secret that the sagging economy has hurt us financially. Hubby’s work has been so slow for the past few years, and isn’t getting any better. Every time the price of gas goes up, his work goes down. When his work goes down, our monthly income suffers a major hit. There are so few jobs in our area that it has been difficult to near impossible for me to find one. When Thirty-One came along, I thought “is this possible?” Being unsure about it, I prayed for months before coming to the decision– literally months, I first heard about Thirty-One in August and didn’t join until last month. If I can make a small paycheck and take some of the load off Hubby’s shoulders, then that is something to celebrate! Plus, I absolutely LOVE the products!

Right now, I am offering a special deal to all my friends and family… and I want to offer the same deal to YOU! When you get orders from your friends, family, and co-workers totaling $150, you get $20 off your own purchase! This is an incredible deal, and one you won’t come across often. Getting orders is as easy as contacting me so I can mail a catalog to you OR utilizing our online catalog and shopping, sharing the catalog with everyone you know, and then enjoying the rewards by purchasing for yourself at an incredible discount! Who doesn’t LOVE discounts?!

These products are awesome! We have the cutest purses, totes for everything imaginable, and great organization items! PLUS, we do personalized embroidery on most items!! Do you scrapbook? We have the CUTEST totes to organize your scrapping materials. Are you a nurse? We have the perfect tote for you! Do you have small children or a baby on the way? We have the BEST bags to use for diaper bags or for hauling all that kid-stuff around! We even have GREAT bags to use for Easter baskets– and the best part is they are usable year round!! Contact me for more details or if you have any questions (shopmy31 at live dot com). DON’T let this deal pass you by! It won’t last long so take advantage NOW!!!! (View more photos on my Facebook page OR the online catalog!)