It Does Matter!

When I was a kid growing up, spring cleaning was as much a part of the season as flowers blooming and grass turning green.  History teaches us that spring cleaning actually dates back as far as the 19th century.  

The history of spring cleaning is interesting.  It was started because kerosene and wood-burning stoves would leave a big mess by the end of winter.  

So here we are just more than 200 years later, and still, we continue this annual tradition across the land. But why?

Spring cleaning helps welcome the sun

While we may not have to deal with all the grime and soot of our ancestors, the winter season can still bring its share of messes.  Spring is the perfect time to throw open the windows and let the light and fresh air in.  

One thing you may notice as the light comes filtering through your windows is how dirty they really are.  That’s ok…now’s the time to make them crystal clear and really let that sunshine in.  

Maybe where you live, the snow hasn’t quite gone away yet.  That doesn’t mean you have to wait to start spring cleaning.  In fact, now is the perfect time to get started.

Tidying up is a mood-booster

Working from home makes cleaning all that more important.  How our living spaces look impacts our productivity and mental health.  Healthline highlighted how keeping your home workspace clean and tidy is as much about self-care as it is about getting the work done.

Adding in an uplifting or energizing fragrance will also go a long way to helping your mental attitude and productivity. Whether you use essential oils, wax, or mt personal favorite a fun new fan diffuser to emit the fragrance, find your favorite and watch the difference it will make.  

Cleaning surfaces helps to fight allergens

Do you or a family member suffer from Spring allergies?  I know my family does.  That’s why we take the time to deep clean. Deep cleaning will set you up for fresh success!  Spring is the perfect time to get into the habit of cleaning regularly.  In fact, a study by the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology found that spring cleaning can help reduce allergy symptoms.  

It is also recommended that we clean our carpets, upholstery, and bedding regularly.  Scentsy Laundry products will lift away dirt and infuse your fabrics with long-lasting fragrance.  It’s the perfect partner in your quest to clean.  

Regular cleaning of high-traffic spaces keeps you healthy

If we have learned anything over the last year, it is that keeping things clean is important.  It is especially important in high-use spaces like kitchens and bathrooms.  As the Mayo clinic reported, disinfection surfaces are especially important when you or a member of your family falls ill.  Sanitizing these important areas can help keep your family healthy.  

I love using Scentsy cleaning products to keep things fresh and clean.  They are versatile, high-performing formulas–without all the phosphates, dyes, ammonia, chlorine, or bleach!  Clean without the dangerous chemicals!  

What is a Whiff Box exactly?

Lately, I have had a lot of questions asked about Scentsy’s Whiff box, so I thought I’d take this opportunity to share.  This is one of the newest ways to experience a variety of Scentsy products without breaking the bank.  It’s cute! It’s stylish!  And it comes directly to your doorstep! It’s filled with an assortment of trending and seasonal items.  Each item is handpicked every month.  

There is always a mix of full-size and sample products. Whether you like our Body care line to fan-favorite Scentsy Wax Bars, you’ll find something to enjoy each month.

Is the Whiff Box a subscription?

While the new trend is subscription boxes sent to your home, Scentsy is a bit different.  We don’t require a monthly subscription.  In fact, you can order this fun box straight off the website anytime you want to try something new and exciting.  This way, you can enjoy a surprise as a one-time purchase for yourself or as a gift for someone special in your life.  

However, if you want, you can set up recurring shipments and get a present for yourself every month.  You will discover new products and fragrances when you add them to your Scentsy Club subscription.  

So What Comes In A Whiff Box?

This box is similar to other gift boxes that you can purchase online in that contents of each month’s Whiff Box is a surprise.  The items are swapped out each month at the beginning of the month but no matter what, the contents of every box will contain something that you’ll love.  

Is It Right For Me?

So you may be asking yourself if this idea is right for you.  I can tell you that this is an amazing way to experience new products and fragrances at a discount.  Plus you’ll love the excitement of a new surprise each month if you add the Whiff Box to your Scentsy Club Subscription.  

A Season For Self-Improvement Goals

We’ve spent the last few blog posts talking about self-improvement together.  Now we are going to take a look at how to CRUSH those goals!  While we are 6 weeks into the new year, it is never too late to set new goals.  Now is the time to embrace some positive changes to our routines.  

It is estimated that around 20% of Americans suffer from some form of depression during the months of February and March.  Much of this is due to the holidays being over, bills from the holidays arriving, and the bleak and cold weather. 

This makes it the perfect time to focus on improving an area in your life you’ve been putting off.  

First Things First, Pick A Goal

What is it that you’ve been wanting to do?  Maybe you want to wake up earlier to get a workout in.  Maybe starting taking a 30-minute walk over your lunch hour?  Or learn something new, like a new language or handicraft?  Whatever your goals, choose one thing and make it specific as well as measurable.  S.M.A.R.T goals are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-based.  So go ahead and set some S.M.A.R.T goals for your self-improvement.  It will go a long way to helping you crush your self-improvement goals.  

Then It’s Time To Plan

There’s an old saying that goes, “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.”  Therefore, take some time now to research and plan exactly what reaching your goal entails. For example, I am planning on running a full iron-man triathlon this year.  I planned out all my workouts for the next 39 weeks, set up my work schedule to make sure I MADE time to do it, and continue to talk with people, coaches, and others along the way.  

Your goal doesn’t have to be huge or involve a lot of work.  A simple plan might be to start walking during your lunch break.  This then might require you to pack a lunch instead of eating in the cafeteria and packing walking shoes if you don’t wear those to work regularly.  The point is, do whatever you can to make reaching for your goals easy and automatic.  

Shout It From the Rooftops

Of course, this is figurative.  Simply put, go tell EVERYONE and ANYONE who will listen what your goal is.  By doing this, you are giving yourself accountability partners.  However, you do need to be willing to give them regular updates on your progress. 

Having someone to check in with help encourage you to keep pushing forward, even when things get hard.  This is a great way to provide motivation as well as assist you to see the real progress you are making in crushing your self-improvement goals.  

So go ahead, and shout it from the rooftops!!

Show Yourself Grace

After telling everyone you know, it may seem like you have to be perfect in the execution of your plan.  While we want to continue to make forward progress, it is just as important to remember that life happens.  If you have a day where you slip up, don’t give up.  No one is perfect and change is hard.  Have a growth mindset and start again the next day.  This is about progress, not perfection.  

Those on your support team will understand.  

Life is all about growing ourselves.  Whether that means physically, mentally, or financially, the key is to find what you want and then go for it.  With Scentsy, I am continually pushing the boundaries in my business as well as my personal life.  I love that each month Scentsy has a wellness challenge as well as ongoing programs and training opportunities for me.  This is how leaders are made.  

If this sounds like something you’d like to be a part of, sign up and join today!  It’s the best financial decision I ever made 

Your Self-Improvement Journey Continues

4 Keys To Success

As we continue to move forward through yet another “interesting” year, I’d like to take some more time to delve into self-improvement. Here are some simple keys to incorporate as our series on self-improvement continues.

I started my new year with a vision board.  I hadn’t made one of these in almost 15 years.  But this year, I felt stuck and I needed a way out.  Vision boards help us to dream big.  Our minds think in pictures, so it’s a perfect way to stay on top of things you’d like to do with your life.  With that in mind, here are a few more tips to help you make the most of your life in 2021.

Write it down.  No really, write it down

We always hear this, yet so often we think it too contrite.  Yet study after study has shown that putting a goal down on paper makes it far more likely to be achieved.  When something is written down, it gives life to the dream.  It helps us envision what that success will look like as well as the work necessary to achieve it.  This is how our self-improvement continues.  

For example, if you want to get into shape, you

 may have a vague idea of what that looks like, but once you have a pen in hand, you start to ask more detailed questions.  How will I go about this?  What sort of plan will I use?  Do I need a coach?  It’s in working out these details that the plans are easier to measure and thus achieve.  

Don’t Go It Alone

For a lot of people exercising alone is depressing.  However, even in a pandemic, you don’t have to go it alone.  From online coaching to zoom workouts with friends, you can find invaluable support to help you build towards your goals.  Post your successes and even your failures (if you are so inclined) on social media and find support from friends and family.  Just know that you don’t HAVE to post anything and everything about your journey.  I for one post only once or maybe twice a month depending on how many goals I reach.  Only share if you really want to and only that which you really want to.  Make sure as well to share with those who will build you up rather than tear you down.  

Be Kind To Yourself

Speaking of being kind…be kind to yourself as well.  Remember this is a journey and it’s about that as much as it is about the destination.  There will be days that don’t go as planned.  That’s ok.  Just reset and go again tomorrow.  It’s not an all or nothing adventure.  Keep a journal or some sort of record of your journey.  That way, when the bad days show up, you can look back on all the progress you’ve already made.  This will help you to overcome the setback and start again with forgiveness to yourself.  

Find What Works For You

No matter how many books, articles, and blogs we read, if we want to be successful, we need to take what works for us, and discard the rest.  There is no fool-proof answer.  The truth is, what works for one person, doesn’t necessarily work for another.  So to truly be successful, find what works for you and just go for it.  It’s ok to change it up as you go along.  Miss a day…it’s ok.  Pick up the next day and keep moving.  The self-improvement journey is a life-long endeavor, so have fun and enjoy it.  

Some Simple Keys to Staying Fit in 2021

It’s been more than a month since our new year began and if you’re like most ( i know I am), you may have set some New Year resolutions to get in shape or lose weight.  Maybe you want to run a charitable race this year.  Yet, it is at this time of year that those resolutions turn out to be dreams…ones that we don’t really want to follow.

Life Gets In The Way

The key to maintaining our momentum is to not let the hustle-bustle of life get in the way.  No matter how busy we are, there is always some time to squeeze in a quick workout.  The best part is, you don’t have to go to a gym or even have the equipment to keep going.  Let’s take a look at some at-home workouts that we can do even on the busiest of days.  The simple steps we take now will help us to stay fit in 2021.  

Work Out While You Watch TV

Whether you own a treadmill or only have a small space, make the most of your time in front of the tube and squeeze in a little exercise.  You can do a HITT workout on a treadmill during your favorite 30 minutes sitcom.  Keep it simple and walk during the show (don’t want to miss all those plot twists) and then run during the commercials.  

Get up a little earlier and work out

I know…no one really wants to do this.  But let me tell you something. I started doing this and IT IS AMAZING how much more I get accomplished in a day when I do it.  Another bonus is that nothing interrupts my workout or sidetracks me.  As a result, I miss workouts much less often.  

Now keep in mind that your morning workouts don’t have to be a long-drawn-out process to be effective.  You can find some fun, quick, and easy HIIT or Tabata workouts that are super short and super effective.  Just remember not to do ONLY these types of workouts.  Mix things up and keep it interesting.  Not only will you be more likely to stick with the program, but it is actually better for your body as well.  Having an active rest day is a great way your body heals from the intensity and build muscles for next time. 

Get Fit With Friends

While I personally like to work out alone, I realize it’s not everyone’s cup of tea.  Sometimes we need accountability and that’s ok.  The great thing about working out with friends is that not only can it be more fun, but it’s also a great way to catch up.  

Take a walk.  It’s the easiest form of exercise.  It can be done while in quarantine, and it will not only help you to lose weight if that is a goal, but it will also help with your mental well-being.  Getting out into the fresh air has many benefits to our bodies and our minds.  In turn, when we get back home, we will be more productive.  

If your friends don’t or can’t work out with you and you still need accountability, consider hiring a virtual coach to help you. 

Remember, whatever you do, the most important thing is that you are consistent in your journey.  This will help you to stay fit in 2021.  

And don’t forget to take Scentsy on your journey too.  No reason we can’t smell good just because we workout. 

New year, New Home 

As the old saying goes, “new year new you!”  But this year is already different.  With all of us spending more time at home, why not give your home a new look.  Interior design doesn’t have to be expensive and you can transform your living space to better suit your life.  Here are a few ideas to get you started.

Multipurpose Spaces and home decorating

As a result of Covid-19, we found ourselves at home doing school or work.  Consequently, we also found that multipurpose took on a new meaning.  The kitchen table made a good desk and small spaces in the corner became the perfect “cubicle” for all those online meetings.  Not a lot has changed in the new year. However, now it’s time to put a little more thought and intention into the multi-use areas or our homes.  No matter how long we work or school from home, it can still be our haven. Let Homify help you find some great design ideas to finding that perfect balance of work/live/play.  

Bring the outside in for that natural touch 

From house plants to hydroponic gardens, plants and greenery are a staple of any home decorating.  The plus side of an indoor garden is that you have the opportunity to learn how to care for your new plants.  Then you can incorporate them into your design.  Not only will your home look lovely, but you can also help to stave off depression by learning a new and useful skill.  A fun side note, Scentsy’s Aloe Vera Warmer will fit right in with the natural style–and this is one plant even I can’t kill.  

No matter what look you choose for 2021, Scentsy has you covered.  It’s a great way to change your room without breaking the bank.  There are design pieces that complement any style and fragrances to match. 

Practicing self-care is more important than ever.  Let’s face it, last year was tough.  This year will be better…but it’s up to us to make it that way and that starts with self-care.  It’s not time to overlook this important practice.  With the new year well underway, it’s a perfect time to reinvent yourself and focus on becoming a healthier you.  Here are a few tips:

GET ENOUGH SLEEP

  It sounds simple, but being consistent with a sleep schedule is one of the best ways to boost your mental and physical health.  Now, I’m not going to tell you that you need 8-9 hours of good sleep a day…I’m not a doctor…I’m a Scentsy consultant.  What I do know is, we are all at different places in our lives.  You do you.  

I don’t do well on 8 full hours of sleep.  I drag all day and just can’t get motivated.  However, over the last year, I have been getting up at 3 am (yes you read that right) and meditating and reading God’s Word to start my day.  I am in such a habit now, that even on the weekends I wake up at 3 am.  I am energized and jump out of bed ready to go.  But that’s me.  Find what works for you and go for it.  

If you have trouble falling asleep, which is quite common, try out Calming Scentsy oils like Lemon Lavender Rain which is great for making a calming environment to drift off to sleep.  

UNPLUG UNPLUG UNPUG

Electronic devices…they are here to stay and they are a part of who we are.  They keep us more connected than ever before and this can be a blessing and a curse.  Know when to say no.  Take a step back from social media and reset yourself before bed.  A nice warm bubble bath is a great way to start to relax.  

START THE DAY RIGHT

Whether we are for it or against it, everything is moving online.  From working at home to doing school at home, the world doesn’t look quite the same anymore.  However, studies show that there are psychological benefits to dressing up even when you’re home alone.  Get dressed in your work attire.  it can help you stay grounded with a clear weekday routine and put you in a productive mindset.  

DON’T FORGET EXERCISE

Fitness has many benefits that help us.  The benefits go beyond just getting in shape or losing a few (or a lot in my case) pounds.  A PubMed study notes, even mild exercise like walking outside will reduce feelings of depression and stress.  To top it off, when we get regular exercise, it will also help to get a better night’s sleep. 

So these are just a few things that I hope will help you have a great 2021❤.  

When you host a qualifying Scentsy party, you can get all the Scentsy you LOVE at half-price or free (as in, NO dollars spent on the warmer or diffuser you’ve had your eye on).  And this monthly everything is half-off AND you can get double host rewards!  

If you’re not quite sure what it means to host a party, don’t let that hold you back! Let me show you everything you need to know to have a simple and fun time.

Hosting a Scentsy party:

• DOES NOT mean = awkward conversation and a sales pitch.
• DOES mean = literally whatever you want it to be.

This isn’t your mama’s home party anymore. Hosting is EASY, versatile and fun, and you earn rewards no matter how or where you choose to party. My Favorite is online.  It’s simple, it’s easy, and it’s TONS OF FUN!  Here are some other options:

On Location

Round up friends and family and host a party wherever you like to hang out. This could be your living room, your favorite coffee house, or even a nearby park.  No matter where you want to meet, I will be there to handle everything.  

On the Go

Not a fan of ON LOCATION?  That’s ok.  ON THE GO is awesome too.  I will give you catalogs, order forms and a small basket or bag of my fragrance testers, and you take it from there. Leave them on your desk at work or take them to your kid’s soccer game. It’s easy to share your favorite products with SO MANY people!  I took mine testers to my kids’ music lessons to get some work done while waiting for them.  I got two orders and TONS of questions.  It really is that simple.  

Online

Again, this is one of my favs.  You’re already on Facebook, so host an online party.  It’s a great way to connect with friends from all over.  

On Your Terms

Still having doubts?  How about a hybrid-party?  You can meet up with some friends and me, of course, at a coffee shop to test out all the fragrances I have to offer.   Then share a party link on Facebook with anyone who couldn’t be there! I will help you in whatever way you want to whip up the perfect party for you to get the most rewards.