Winding down for the wind up!

This time of year is a mixed bag for most of us. We are celebrating, pushing our worries to the back of our brains, eating more, sleeping more, and spending more. We are trying to cram every little nook and cranny of our lives with Holiday (holy day!) magic, meanwhile kicking ourselves for not enjoying the social part more. Beautiful guilt! Well, let's push aside out eggnog-haze for a moment here and think forward
As we enter the final two days of this year, let's take a look back for just a second...

• What was great about this year? (finances, relationships, spiritual growth, professional stretching, etc?)
• Not so great? (Finances, broken promises, health, battling bitterness, etc?)
• What would we change if we could... to make 2011 look better than 2010?
• What actions would be required of us? A new outlook? A new way of doing things we've done? A "tweak" of the good old way? A better support system? A "clean slate"?

Or maybe it would mean letting that "committee" that gets a vote so often in life have LESS of a voice, or no voice at all! If we think about it, we am not beholden to most of the people who "vote" on our life anyway. I look around and see friends, families, and co-workers struggling with the same issues... when we take roll and think through an issue, are we sabotaging the best solutions because of what others might think? Are we so worried about the approval of someone-- maybe even someone we don't even like that much if we tell the truth-- that we submarine the right course of action for a safer one?

This week for me is a week of reflection, celebration new,  mourning losses, and mobilization to get to the next place. God gave each of us a purpose... and if we don't want to spend one moment choosing less than living in that purpose, what does that mean?

For me: growth means I don't just look at the good, bad, and ugly and make a set of resounding "declarations" to change. It means that I write out the details of what steps must happen to get me to my desired end result. (And that includes character and personality traits to evaluate for improvement.) It means I pull out a year+ calendar and write in the things I want to have time for (family, friends, traditions, playtime,  celebrations, vacations and some work time too!). Then I block out time by  day, week, month for the actions I will be implementing. I used this approach last year and saw tremendous results! Despite health issues for my child and myself, the challenge of having two entrepreneurs under the same roof, renovations and lightening-quick sale of our home (21 days from start to finish!), followed by a short-term move into an apartment, followed by house-shopping.... phew! I am tired! But I look back, and while there are improvements to make, I am pretty excited about what I see.

I stuck to my plan. Bounced back and adapted after set-backs... and experienced explosive growth in every part of my life. I am choosing to commit to this plan again this coming new year. I fully expect and embrace the challenges and growth that is coming! TGBG!

So, talk to me about what you want to see in 2011. What do you want to look back on in December next year? What will it take to get there? Let's talk!

Easy Stocking Stuffers

Who is left on your list? All last-minute pre-wrapped sets below are now 1 for $12 or 2 sets for $20, mix and match while they last.

No waiting in line, fighting traffic, or trips out in the cold! Schedule a look-see or delivery with me at 501-470-6746. 100% satisfaction guaranteed, or I buy it back!

Merry Christmas!
April, Rodney, and Savannah

cool peppermint cream or warm gingerspice wishes set: hand and body lotion and shower gel.

men's body and hair care- domain (confidence & casual) or high intensity (sexy & sophisticated) comes with full-sized hair and body wash and cooling aftershave gel, plus travel sized bottles of each (4 items!)

tropical pineapple with a hint of banana flower! comes with sugar scrub, hand and body lotion, and eau de parfum fragrance wand.

coffee and creme! Nourishing hand cream, mini coffee, and hershey kisses, nestled in a beautiful coffee mug!

Find Your Way to Beautiful

BOGO Moving Sale!!!!

December is FLYING by! In a couple of weeks, my family and my studio will move to a new address in the city. I am SOOOO excited to be going forward with this new phase of life.  Round Mountain has been home for almost 10 years, but it is time to create a new dwelling, and new memories.

For those of you who are asking why we are moving right now, my business is GROWING (as is Rodney's real estate biz,  check him out at  http://www.rodneygetsresults.com/), and that means location is everything! I want to be more central and accessible to my amazing clients. I'll be excited to give my new details to you very soon. In the coming months, I'm working on developing a training center as well, where I can educate and encourage new entrepreneurs as each works to build a sustainable business that supports her dreams.

SPECIAL OFFER: In celebration of the start of this new season for us, I am selling all in-stock products at buy one, get one 50% off through December 22. This will cut back on the amount of "store" I will need to box up and move, and will allow me to order at the new address and have everything delivered straight from MK! Work smarter, not harder, I always say. :)

Also, If you have MK items you would like to present to friends or family who are not local, you get a super-spectacular deal on shipping: FREE!!! These gift boxes arrive in a pretty pink and black swirled package with extra beauty treats and tips included. When opened, there is a beautiful message inside that says, "Hello, Gorgeous!" How fun! For an even more giftable gift, consider the yummy new "Thinking of You" Parfume (soft, sweet, and long-wearing) in a pretty bottle with a bracelet charm attached! For a picture of the product, check it out at http://www.faceinfive.com/ and let me know what you think!

Who doesn't love a sale?

I'm pulling out all the stops! I want to win that prize... and if all that is standing between me and that victory is giving 30 women a new look for the holidays, pshhh! Everyone wins! They get playtime, I get playtime and a prize!
But what if my models and my talent-scouts got a prize too? So, I am GIVING AWAY free beauty loot for anyone who helps me FIND my thirty models! Know someone who might come play for a few to help me (and you!) win? Message me here or at april@faceinfive.com and you can score some beautiful color or quenching hydration for the season! (Whose hands aren't chapped by Christmas?)

Thank you for 2 1/2 YEARS of fantastic support. You constantly push me to be my very best and for that I LOVE YOU!!!!

Monday trivia and cyber-silliness!

Have you noticed yet? Surely you have. An inbox full of spam, sales-pitches, and cyber-craziness.
Wanna know a little secret? Cyber Monday is a myth... and that is verifiable. Cyber Monday was a retail industry-created term to boost early December sales soon after the Internet became mainstream. The biggest online shopping day of the year? December 13th or 14th! Generally, that is when the free shipping deals curb and consumers begin to pay premiums to get their sleigh-load of gifts to a destination on time. 

The other big myth? Black Friday... NOT the biggest shopping day of the year... actually, the Saturday before Christmas is the biggest consumer shopping day of the year. Don't believe me? Check me at the "black friday" tab on cnn.com... a very interesting interview.

In that light, make sure you don't get caught up in the craziness. What is better than a well-thought-out and beautifully wrapped gift that supports a local business owner? Absolutely nothing. And who better than someone who spends her days beautifying face after face AND keeps track of the trends and flops in the craziness of the image industry?  No one.

I'm here to help! This season doesn't have to be frustrating or intimidating. I can make the gift-giving part so easy. You become the superstar, and still have time and money left to sip some java with your besties. :)

I'm even excellent at finding the perfect surprise for your most challenging folks... mother-in-law? No problem! Man-who-has-everything? Easy! Co-worker who saved you that one time, but you don't know them very well? Chic can be budget-friendly, too!

And guys, your best-lady, your mama, and your sister, I KNOW how to make you a hero to each of them!!!

Text or call me for fantastic suggestions and no "cyber-whatever" pressure.  501.470.6746  april@faceinfive.com

Shop.Snack.Play. Better than Black Friday!

Welcome to my personal gift-creating service and open house sneak peek! As many of you know, my family is in the process of moving locally at this time. Because that makes my house an awkward place to host my annual Santa-party, I decided to make this sale EVEN MORE fun and convenient for you.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?? TWO venues- choose your favorite option! Or enjoy both!

Venue #1. ONLINE previews: Every few days, I will be posting photos of specials and showcasing sets that are priced for every budget, starting with gifts, stocking stuffers, and pillow gifts for $10- and that includes gift-wrapping, a gift tag, and delivery! Every $40 pre-tax order gets a FREE gift with purchase, and my Queen of Everything, Princess of Quite A Lot, and 12 Days of Christmas gifts come with free housekeeping from me... ok, just kidding! All skin care and color purchases also include a free professional "check-up" from me to make sure your gifts are perfect and perfectly loved!

***You may contact me via my website http://www.faceinfive.com/  or in person to ask questions, set up special orders, or order any quantity of what you see!  I also return phone calls and texts to 501.470.6746

Venue #2  Christmas "Trunk" Show. I will come to your home or office at a scheduled time with a trunkload of samples, giveaways, and pre-wrapped examples of gifts I can create. I will answer questions, make wishlists and orders, schedule preferred delivery dates or shipping and I will even have some SNACKS along for your enjoyment! "Hostesses" who bring 3+ adult friends or co-workers to browse and snack will receive a gift from me--"Pink Bucks" to spend on themselves or last-minute gifts Dec 15-31.

Why shop with me?

1. I'm a local small business owner. I spend my income locally, supporting my family with my business. I love serving the people of my community, and making everyone look and feel better!
2. Your gifts=100 % love... if for any reason the products are not what your recipient needs, I will go to amazing lengths to exchange or return the MK items. MK has a 100% satisfaction guarantee and I honor that completely!
3. Our products =100% effective...We received the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval in 2010! This is a scientific- and consumer-based award that requires rigourous long-term testing and all products that recieve the Seal have proven all product claims 100%! I am so proud to represent a cutting-edge company with age-fighting powerhouse skincare and flawless performance mineral make-up!
4. MK is an American company that gives back MILLIONS of dollars every year to fight domestic abuse and cancer, to build Habitat for Humanity homes across the nation, and to help when natural distasters strike our communities. Our products are made by stringent standards in the USA. And we are a cruelty-free company. Want more info? I can give you the website for our charitable foundation!

So, starting here are some gift specials! I know that's why you stopped by...

This is one of my best-sellers... and is REQUESTED ever year! It is a GREAT office-friend gift, or a just because! This item is a gorgeous coffee/tea mug (I carefully select designs each year) loaded with a single-pot coffee flavor, some chocolates, a cloth napkin, and a handcream in your choice of fragrance free, peach smoothie, or limited edition vanilla sugar. Comes wrapped in cello with ribbon and a gift tag (not in photo due to glare).  $15 (tax inc.)

Men's hair and body wash in clean, dreamy High Intensity or woodsy and rugged Domain. Comes gift wrapped with the matching scent of cooling after shave gel. $10

Yummy! Shower gel and body wash duo in light, crisp Peppermint Creme or warm Gingerspice Wishes. Come cello-wrapped with gobs of Hershey's Kisses. $10 each set.

The most effective yet gentle lash-conditioning oil-free eye make-up remover EVER and the most amazing all-in-one mascara! The perfect pair for your perfect pair of peppers! Comes wrapped and tied with tulle. $25.  (Regularly $30 without the giftwrap!)

Peaceful escape set... Lotus and Bamboo with soft notes of lily. I LOVE this set for just relaxing and generally improving my mood and mental clarity! Set includes exfoliating loofah body wash, nourishing body lotion, net sponge, and odor-neutralizing Deo Body Spritzer body refresher, and a mesh sponge or body loofah (whiles supplies last.)The set comes beautifully wrapped and in a gorgeous gift-bag, too!

$35 (including tax)

Take Me Away ( to the tropics!) set:

Winter blahs won't get you down. This amazing coconut-lime trio has the amazing effect of lifting anyone's spirits! :) Shower off your cares with the cleansing shower gel, massage in some relaxation with silky body lotion, and spritz on a light fragrance to go with the body refreshing mist! A tempting escape, packaged and pretty for just $18 

Mmmmm! Like a plate of my favorite cookies... this is just delicious from start to finish. Soothe winter-wrecked hands and feet with this powerhouse hydrating trio! Try the hand softener on knees and elbows, too! Wrapped in a shimmery gift bag, with cello and ribbon and a gift tag inside. $36

Didn't see your perfect gift here? I have HUNDREDS of ideas from chic and cheap to glamourous and sassy! Please let me know... who do you have trouble shopping for? I LIVE to create uniquely perfect giving experiences! I also have silver compacts and other beautiful trinkets designed to put some vavoom in the gift of his or her dreams! april@faceinfive.com

Giveaway!

I am so excited about the results I see when I use my MK Replenishing Serum +C... that I want you to try it for free! Anyone who grabs a 20 minute Fountain of Youth facial with me from Thursday 11/18 thru Sunday 11/28 will get a free week's supply!
When the Serum was first released, I was skeptical, but I will tell you I am now a believer! My skin takes on a smooth, even texture and tone and my fine (and not so fine) lines are disappearing! See what all the buzz is about in the quick video below:

Replenishing Serum + C, Product Education


You can contact me through this post for a quick, convenient and FUN pampering oasis in the middle of the holiday craziness. Or, you can find me on Facebook (April Tindall) or my website, http://www.faceinfive.com/.

Grab your galpals for a break from the holiday madness and get a refreshing goodie bag from me just for sharing your facial!

Welcome back!!!

I'm so excited! The weather is finally cooling, and the leaves are falling. Do you feel and urge to snuggle up with something warm to drink and a loved one or a good friend? There is something about this time of year!

I am prepping like crazy for my holiday Open House and gift services. During the next few weeks, I get to play Santa for so many people! I love creating beautiful gifts, wrapping them with affection and delivering them to your home or your recipients... This is my favorite season, as I get to be part Elf, part personal shopper, and part artist as I create a perfect gift for everone on your naughty and nice lists. :)

Think about it... a stress-free holiday with all the shopping done and a floor spilling over with beautiful packages that shout, "You're the best!", "I love you!", or "Thanks for EVERYTHING you do!" And, I make yummy snacks, too. :) And all gifts are 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Come join me at my open house, or online at my virtual open house! The welcome mat is out.

Text shop.snack.play. to 5014706746 for a personal invitation and details!

that's hot!

I love summer... well, mostly. I love the bright, flattering tones and drapey fabrics. I love that shorts are acceptable almost everywhere... except as part of the business suit... a look I really hope we will soon be "over" for good.

What I really love is biting into juicy, fresh tastes... and trying on new colors in the form of lipsticks and eyecolors. What better season than this to try Icy Peach.... which has to be the most fabulicious color I have experienced in months! So fabulous, in fact, that the initial production sold out at the PRE-RELEASE party and the company is having to make more! A must have for EVERY make-up bag. Sheer, delicious, and completely sexy.

spring is here! juicy trends we can all sink our teeth into!

As a casual blogger, it is pretty funny to me when friends get upset that I don't fill their stalk-time with musings more often. We have had strep and colds off and on, along with the day to day challenges of building two businesses and raising a preschooler... I have tried three blogs now... and always they fall to the end of the list! Who has time to ruminate?
So, what am I excited about? New spring colors! Yummy coconut and pomegranate and mango shades in upscale formulations! That beautiful sunkissed with a healthy glow look ! No heavy colors, just healthy, heavenly complexions all around! And the look is so universally wearable! I am excited. I hope to post some of the many before and afters soon. I am having a little trouble moving things from the new camera to this blog. 
Also, a launch party I am putting together to blast off the amazing hostess eXtravanganza... she gets everything she wants for letting me glam up her friends for 90 minutes? What!!! I am sooooo excited!