Avon Voices

The finale is fast approaching!  Have you been following?

You can watch a livestream broadcast of the Avon Voices Finale November 1st, at 8:15pm from the Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square, NY.  You will see footage of the red carpet as well as interviews with our celebrity judges - Fergie, Natasha Benningfield, and Diane Warren ... just to name a few.

November 2nd will also be a livestream for the Avon Foundation for Women Awards Gala.  This event will be hosted by Avon's own Chairman and CEO, Andrea Jung.  She will be honoring those that have contributed so much to Avon's Foundation for Breast Cancer Research and Domestic Violence, and not just in our nation, but people that have made a difference at a global level.

Avon is celebrating 125 years with their very 1st livestream broadcast.  Check it out!  To get connected to watch, go to any one the the following sites -
www.avon.com
www.avonvoices.com
www.insideavon.com
www.avoncompany.com

59 days until Xmas!

Avon is on board with the gift-giving season.  Have you seen the new brochure?  Its FULL of great gift ideas; fragrance/body lotion packages, necklace/earring sets, pre-packaged sets of lip gloss and nail polish, TONS of stocking stuffers!

Check out Campaign 23 HERE.

I wanted to show you something new Avon is doing this year.  ** page 48-49 ** It's fool proof!

We all have ladies in our lives to buy a gift for - birthday, Xmas, anniversary, or just because (hint hint guys, ladies LOVE just because gifts!)

For $23, your lady will receive 8 trial-sized samples of our most popular fragrances.  A vial is so much better than a sample card.  This will allow her to actually use it for a few days, that way she will KNOW which one she loves.  

When she finds "her scent," contact your Avon Representative (hopefully me!) and I will get you a FULL SIZE bottle of her favorite.

Here is what you will receive:

Step Into Sexy (debuts in campaign 24)

Outspoken by Fergie

Outspoken Intense by Fergie

Today

Imari Mystique

Rare Diamonds

Eternal Magic

Eternal Magic Enchanted

The regular price of a full sized bottle is up to $30.  Save $7, PLUS, you get to try all 8 beforehand and get that perfect one.  its a WIN/WIN I say!

Protect Yourself

In the October issues of Woman's Day, they share 10 ways to protect yourself against breast cancer and lower your risk ... and I thought I'd share with you.  Your welcome.

1. Self-exams are no longer officially recommended ... but do them anyway.  Be familiar with your body; you can catch something those fancy machines won't.

2. The radiation ou get from a mammogram is minimal.  The new digital machines use about 22% less radiation than the traditional film mammography.

3. Having a drink a day is probably too much.  Alcohol may be good for your heart, but when it comes to your breasts, its another story.

4. What you weigh matters more than what you eat.  Numerous studies have founds that extra pounds increase your risk of postmenopausal breast cancer or having a recurrence.  The more fat you have, the more estrogen your body stores, and estrogen can stimulate tumor growth.

5. If you're at increased risk, taking a preventive medication could cut your risk in half.  Find out if your eligible for preventable drugs.

6. If your mom had breast cancer after menopause, your risk may only be slightly above average.  Your risk is just 2-5% higher than average, so your doctor may not screen you differently.

7. More than 90% of women who get breast cancer don't have a family history of the disease.  Every woman is potentially at risk.

8. Smoking is bad for your breasts.  People who smoked 10+ years were 16% more likely than nonsmokers to develop breast cancer.

9. If you get breast cancer, you may not need a mastectomy or chemo.

10. Just 30 minutes of exercise 5 days a week can cut your breast cancer risk by nearly 20%.  Exercise keeps your weight down, your estrogen low, and boosts your immune system.

Protect yourself ladies!!

Yes, Healthy Boobs

Regular boobies ( . )( . )
Silicone boobies ( + )( + )
Perfect boobies ( o )( o )
Grandma boobies \ . / \ . /
Big boobies ( O Y O )
Small boobies (.)(.)

It doesn't matter what size or shape they are, we have to protect our boobies!

Say NO to Breast Cancer!

I am hosting an online event SAVE THE TA-TA'S
Shop for your Avon goodies here -
visit youravon.com/katiegrimm
click on "online events"
SAVE THE TA-TA'S should automatically appear

25% will be donated to the Avon Foundation for Breast Cancer research!!
EVERY PENNY HELPS!!

Use coupon code: TATAS2011

Martha Stewart

Who loves Martha Stewart?  YOU? ME!
How does anyone get to be such a superwoman?  This woman is insanely talented!

EXCITING NEWS AVON FANS -
Avon will be working with Martha this upcoming holiday season.  You will see in the pages of Martha's magazine, Martha Stewart Living (MSL), ads for Avon.  Martha is all about gifts, right?  But not just any gifts, she is the pro at giving the right gift to the right person ... and Avon is on her pre-approved list!!

November -
In the upcoming MSL issue (which should be available very soon, if not already) you will find Avon's 8 page mini holiday gift guide.
On the 3rd, Avon Reps will be featured on the MSL TV Show AND the MSL Radio Show.
Visit Martha's website (click HERE) and you will get some gift giving help.

December -
Look on newsstands and/or in your mailbox for another holiday insert will be in MSL magazine.
Martha will be hosting a Twitter chat about Avon's holiday gifts.  Follow Martha on Twitter HERE.

and since you bloggers love other blogs, I wouldn't be surprised if our friend Martha had a few words to write about how awesome Avon is on her blog, found HERE.

Thanks MSL!!

door hanging

Have you ever received an Avon brochure on your door?  Did you secretly hate that Avon lady for doing that?
I'm trying to think of who else does this; most other solicitors would knock.  That can get annoying.  I have been a stay-at-home mom for many years, and I was always a tad paranoid when someone came a-knocking.
But an Avon brochure?  Even if you're not an Avon fan, its still better than a REAL solicitor, right?

Today I was out doing my door hangings.  Its usually a nice time for me; I don't get many opportunities to walk without my kids.  I usually leave a brochure, a sample, and my business card.  I like to go during the day when most people are away at work or running errands, because I'm not so much a salesman.

After returning home I get a phone call right away from an older lady.  She was very nice, saying she received it, then asked if I had a pen and paper.  I'm thinking she wants to place an order - YAY - then she gives me her address and says "you got that?"
me, "yep."
she says "don't you EVER ever EVER leave anything at my door again!"
me, "oh I'm so sorry.  I always look for the "no soliciting" sign and when I see one, I respect it and don't leave my Avon at that door.  I didn't see one at your house."
"well, I should not NEED to put one of those up to get privacy at my own house!"
click.

ok then.

How am I suppose to know that exactly?
This was an open residential area, no sign in the neighborhood or on her home about solicitors ... ???  I would just think if she was THAT concerned and offended about receiving such a thing, she would have moved to a gated community where that stuff is banned.  Then NO ONE from the outside world could have contact with her.

geesh!
I thought everyone loves the Avon Lady?!

Best of Beauty Awards

Allure magazine holds annual Beauty Awards and this year Avon is included!!

The awards recognize the most innovative product launches in a variety of categories - skin care, hair care, make-up, and best beauty breakthrough.

Allure tested 1000's of products, and in 4 months time, came back with 236 that were THE BEST.
Would you love that job?  or hate it?  yikes, that is A LOT of product!

A favorite: Anew Solar Advance
Winner: Beauty Breakthrough Award

Formulated with RepairShield Technology.  Skin looks and feels dramatically tighter and toned.  UVA/UVB protection.  Lightweight, quick-absorbing, & very water-resistant.
Shop for it ** HERE **

Another favorite: Ultra Color Rich Moisture Seduction Lipstick (specifically in Tangerine)
Winner:Best of Beauty Award in the Cheap Thrill Category

Our most moisture-infused lipstick ... for the lushest color you've ever known!  Up to 500% moisture boost.  1000% full-on sexy lips.  Ribbons of rich moisturizers intertwine with seductively smooth color for a sensuous surge of deep hydration.


What makes you try something new?  Read the reviews and order today!