My Love Affair with LipSense

I am very proud to represent SeneGence International™, a company with guaranteed products that deliver on their claims while surpassing customer expectations. SeneGence was the first Direct Sales company I partnered with and my decision was made for me when I learned about the incredible opportunity to work with the company founder, Joni Rae-Rogers herself.

I was working full-time for a law firm in downtown Toronto when I was approached by a woman on the commuter train about a lipstick that she claimed wouldn't budge, even after hours of wear. I felt that such a claim deserved a closer look and that evening I had the chance to learn about a revolutionary line of skincare and cosmetics by Joni herself. She was in town to launch the new training centre. Before her presentation was over I had made the decision to use the products myself and become a Distributor that very evening. The rest is history...

LipSense® Liquid Lip Colour is an amazing departure from conventional lipsticks and lip colouring products found on the market today. LipSense® not only outlasts the competition, this unique product is waterproof and does not smear off, rub off, or kiss off! Most importantly it is non-drying and won't crack, crumble and doesn't contain lead like most conventional wax-lipsticks found in drug and department stores! Click here for an application demonstration.

Don't settle for ordinary lip colour - be extraordinary!

• LipSense®Liquid Lip Colours give you the ability to create a look that's perfectly and uniquely you.
• Stays on when kissing, eating, playing sports, swimming etc.
• Won't smudge on coffee cups, glasses or napkins!
• Completely waterproof/sweat proof and doesn't dry out your lips!
• Acts as a virtual "mechanical shield" against the harmful sun's rays!

The long lasting properties of LipSense are enhanced by using one of the Moisturizing Glosses. The Moisturizing Gloss products help to keep your lips, moist, plump, and protects them from exposure without the use of animal fat, wax or petroleum.

LipSense® liquid lip colour is guaranteed to last anywhere between 4 to 18 hours*, depending on how it is applied and an individual's body chemistry. Because LipSense is applied once daily, it is as long lasting to your lips as it is to your wallet! *Some medications may affect and reduce the staying power of the product.

The LipSense® colour ensemble and product line is available in a wide variety of gorgeous shades that include our LinerSense® lip liners, LipSense® Classic Colours, Highlighters, Glimmers, Shimmers and even a Diamond Collection which contains real diamond dust! Our glosses, lip liners, and beautiful array of LipSense colours enable you to create any shade, or any finish - frost, opaque, sheer, and matte - you could possibly desire!

Contact me today if you'd like to give your lips the very best!

My Arbonne Baby

I've never used conventional products on my son. From birth we knew to steer clear from the J&J's. Even products that seem "natural" found in the drug store are full of chemicals and carcinogens, like sodium lauryl sulfate, as well as preservatives, fragrances and dyes. We'd rather our baby smell like our baby and not like the fake baby powder scent we all grew up with.

This week we were introduced to the line of baby care products from Arbonne by our friend Yvette Maxwell of Hands In Demand. We just love the feel good effects of knowing the Swiss line of botanically based products are a better alternative to store brands and though they are not 100% naturally they have been developed from nature and don't contain the amount of parabens found in most personal care products.

Yes, my baby's hair and skin is soft, but we've found after just one bath he feels exceptionally silky and we can't keep our hands off him. And best of all, these products are only available through Direct Sellers like Yvette!

The Power of Women United

The Power of Women United is a stunning presentation of the hard lessons learned by women who have met the challenges of life and succeeded. Each chapter is authored by a woman who has traveled her own road and overcome unique struggles in her quest to live a fulfilled and satisfying life. In their own words these women project the emotional strength and wisdom they have gained, and shine as beacons of light for those women searching for answers and their own truth.

As women, we trust the wisdom of those who have gone before us and dealt with the problems of balancing work and home life. Though many are convinced that you can’t have it all, these women have proven that not only can you succeed, you deserve to grasp the opportunity to live your dream. The Power of Women United is the ultimate tool to begin your own personal growth journey to be the woman you choose to be.

Looking for advice on how to effectively network to build your business? Could you use some inspiration from those who have gone before you? Thinking about starting your own company?

The Power of Women United is for you! As a contributing author I'm excited to share this powerful tool with anyone on the wonderful journey of entrepreneurship. Learn how to use networking to help achieve more, learn, grow, and become better business women. The book aims to inspire and educate women on how to brand themselves and make positive connections.

Order your limited first edition copy signed by all 22 authors: $34.95 plus $6.75 s/h.

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Using GoldMail to Build Big

Every type of sales person is always on the lookout for ways to increase sales, save time, empower their teams, and strengthen relationships. If technology can help, especially without being too expensive or complicated – they want it. Well I've found it.

I just love this product and can't stop talking about it. It's a voice-over-visual presentation called GoldMail that brings value to my business in many ways. In just minutes I can create high-impact presentations (easier than PowerPoint!) which I can send or post links on my website or blog. Recipients can view the GoldMail at their convenience and I get to tell them my story in my own words.

Click the play button above to view my first GoldMail message. Not bad, eh?

Asian Fusion Brined Chicken

When I heard that Epicure Selections®  had come out with a brining collection I didn't know what to think. In this day of sodium reduction, adding a salty brine, instead coating meat in a sticky sweet marinade, didn't appeal to me until I learned that to brine meats (which is what Swiss Chalet does although they use MSG) doesn't increase the sodium content overall as much as you'd think.

With everything, if it's Epicure it's awesome so we were happy to give it a try. We chose to try chicken, instead of turkey so the recipe didn't need to be doubled.

Here's our 6 lb. chicken swimming in the asian inspired brine. I propped a box in the pan so that every bit of the chicken was submerged. I also rotated it a couple times across the 20 hour brining.

I'm sorry to say that we didn't take any pictures of the final product. It looked and smelled so good we dove in. The chicken was incredible. My 2 year old Croix overlooked his favourite rice & veg for "More chicken?" That's all he kept saying.

With my trained taste buds it was easy to detect a definite savoury quality, it wasn't too salty and well worth the process as it was the most moist white meat I'd ever had. Croix who normally will only tolerate dark meat totally devoured almost an entire breast.

I highly recommend giving brining a try. Each of the four brining collections retails for $35.95 and the set of 4 bags alone are only $7.95. Kosher salt and a collection of incredible seasonings is all it takes to brine like a pro. Email me to place your order.

The new Fall & Winter 2009 Catalogue features a turkey brining “how-to”. It's a simple process that infuses meat with incredible flavour and prevents dryness during roasting. You're going to love it! Also in the catalogue:

• ALL of the new and returning holiday products
• Gift ideas for every budget and taste
• 9 healthy and delicious holiday recipes
• A guide on getting the most value from your VE blends!

For you dip fans, you have to try the new Nacho Cheese, Spinach and Crap Dip Mixes ($7.95 ea.). And my absolute favourite is the new Gingerbread Seasoning ($5.95) which makes the best Gingerbread Lattés - OMG!!!

Our next brining project Tuscan Brined Turkey...

Click here to view the beautiful full Victorian Epicure product line in the 2009 Catalogue online!

Contact Azure to place your order or to book a Tasting Party!