Wordless Wednesday

I want to introduce you to...

...my favorite bag for Summer: the Large Utility Tote!  How do I love this bag?  Let me count the ways!

Our Large Utility Tote is the perfect beach or pool bag.  Families, large and small, can easily fit their towels, sunscreen, and water toys into this cute, personalized tote that's both fun and easy to carry.  In June, we're offering this bag at 70% off regular price - that's right, only $9, with every $31 you spend.  It's so easy to order your perfect Summer ensemble this month. And, in June only, you can get this tote in a limited edition print: Pink Circle Spirals!

Here are a few ways to get your Summer essentials, including the Large Utility Tote at the special price of only $9:

For the Beach Bum:

Beach Bums love our new Tote-Ally Awesome Beach Tote, with a matching Thermal Tote.  Perfect to pack your towels, change of clothes, snacks and drinks.  Both items are only $63 and you can get TWO Large Utility Totes for just $9 each, one for you and one for a gift!

Summer Vacation:

Here are a couple of 'must-haves' for your vacation:  First our Cindy Tote-perfect for the plane or car, it will hold your laptop, confirmation documents, snacks and purse.  Pair it with one of our Mini-Zipper Pouches for all your medicines or jewelry and a Wristlet Key Fob.  All of this for just $93 and you can purchase up to THREE Large Utility Totes for just $9 each.

Summer Camp

And now for Summer Camp, you can pack some great items for your kiddos in the hopes that they might actually use them…..like a Mini Organizer, perfect for Shampoo, toothbrush, soap everything for a quick trip to the bathroom.  Then, add a Cinch Sac to carry stuff around camp, snacks and water.  Get both items for $35 and you can add your Large Utility Tote for $9.

Camp Outs

So, you probably need a couple of Utility Totes for Camping!!  Take the Organizing Utility Tote personalized with “Campin’ Out”-to hold all of your utensils, paper Towels, paper plates and keep them in one place.  Then add the Market Thermal to keep drinks cold for the weekend.  You spend $66 and get 2 Large Utility Totes for $9 each to carry your towels, sheets, games, clothes whatever else you need to pack up quickly.

Road Trips

No Summer is complete without a few Road Trips!! You will need an All In One Organizer to carry snacks in the car.  Pair that with a Mini Retro Metro Bag filled with books, stickers and crayons and you are all set.  Both items are $43 and you can get your Large Utility Tote for only $9.

Family Reunion

You're headed out to see lots of people you have not seen in years.  You need and want to look your best.  No better way to do that than with one of our best selling purses-our Skirt Purse!  It is an amazing deal at just $42-you can then add your Large Utility Tote for only $9.  Add an additional skirt and rosette clip to match each for a total of $63 and get 2 Large Utility Totes for $9.

Pool Party

For your Pool Parties or for just a day at the pool, you'll love our Picnic Thermal Tote.  It's perfect to keeping your drinks and snacks cold while your swimming.  Personalize it and you've spent $34-then add your Super Cute Pink Circle Spirals Large Utility Tote for just $9 to carry all your pool toys, sunscreen and towels!

So many ways to get this GREAT bag that has SO MANY USES!  Wherever you go, take your Large Utility Tote and enjoy your Summer!

Since it's Valentine's Day...

It has been on my heart to share something with my friends, something I read over the weekend, about the greatest love that is possible.

Have you ever heard of Derwin Gray?  If you haven't, you should definitely take the time to look him up.  He's a former NFL defensive back who played for the Colts and the Panthers (back when they were a pretty good team), aptly nicknamed "The Evangelism Linebacker" and he is the pastor at Transformation Church in Fort Mill, SC.  I've included some links below for you to read more about Derwin - I promise you it will be time well spent...this guy has an incredible story to tell. 

Derwin wrote a wonderful book a few years back called "Hero" and a good friend of mine gave me a copy.  I will forever be grateful for my friend - this book has really given me a lot of perspective, on myself, on my faith, and on my marriage. 

So, here's what I want to share with you on this day when we all think about LOVE and what it means: 

"In a world where nothing is free, it may shock you to realize that God's love truly is free.  You do not have to pay for it by being good or by achieving some moral standard of acceptability (Ephesians 2:8-9).  The Great Hero's love for you has nothing to do with your behavior.  Neither your faithfulness nor your unfaithfulness changes in the slightest degree God's love for you."  -Derwin L. Gray, "Hero", p. 39.

That really spoke to me when I read it and I hope it speaks to you as well.  God's love for us is so infinite and powerful.  Take a moment today to revel in that love and to be grateful for it, for it is the most pure form of unconditional love you will ever know.  And, it is my prayer, that each of you do know that love.  God isn't asking for perfection, just for faith. 

Happy Valentine's Day to all of you!



http://www.tc521.org/
http://www.oneheartatatime.org/ - click on the "Hero" cover to learn more about this book.
http://www.derwinlgray.com/

http://www.theevangelismlinebacker.com/

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I love this quote from Les Brown.  And, it really is something to think about here at the beginning of the New Year, when most of us are still considering our resolutions and ways to improve our lives in the upcoming year. 

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Wishing you all a safe and happy beginning to the new year!  As we close the door on 2010, take a moment to reflect on the memories, the good ones and the bad ones.  Keep the good ones close to your heart to remind you where you came from and use the lessons learned through the bad ones to take you where you are going.  I am beyond excited about the things that lie ahead in this new year.  For those of you who know me well, you know I am not fond of New Year's Eve as a holiday per se, but New Year's Day is a different matter.  I love the idea of a fresh start, a resetting of the clock if you will.  So, here's to a fresh start in 2011, a chance to wipe the slate clean and to recharge our batteries so we can enter the New Year with a burst of energy and get the ball rolling on our best year yet!

We are, as usual, planning a family-friendly celebration in the neighborhood with good food and good friends.  I've always been told you should spend New Year's Eve with people you want to have in your life in the New Year, so I can't imagine better friends to spend it with!  Whatever you do to celebrate this holiday, please be safe! 

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Wishing you...

I wanted to take a moment and wish all of my amazing customers, hostesses, team members, and fellow Thirty-One consultants a very MERRY CHRISTMAS!

I sincerely hope that each of you are blessed this holiday and want you to know just how much I appreciate how you have blessed my life and my Thirty-One business.  This year has been an exciting one and I cannot wait to enter 2011 and see what's next!

Here's to a blessed, bountiful, and safe holiday season to all of you!  May you be surrounded by those you love and be full of joy as you remember the real reason we celebrate this holiday and the BEST PRESENT ANY OF US COULD EVER RECEIVE:  the birth of our Lord and savior, Jesus Christ! 

With love,
Heather