ok.... I know I have been slacking :)

I know... I know.... I have been slcaking with the blog :)

My thoughts have been preoccupied.... seeing doctors and some personal issues - my focus has been a little all over the place. 

My team has been continuing to grow - which is awesome!!  Some people are really starting to shine and grow their own teams :)  April is a whole new month with all new possibilities... :)  I also find out in a day or so who wins the kitchen-aid!!  Can't wait - fingers-crossed.

So some news....  I have some new giveaways going up - one in Canada.  I have a Quarter Auction in May as well as party booked  in May as well.  I might have some other events coming up a well.  We shall see - I am trying to get everything organized...  The first week of April is gonna have everything on hold due to family visiting from CA and I will be in NYC for a few days - can't wait!!

But after that - I am going to regroup and start planning for the Spring/Summer!! 

OH! I made the DYB? Rice Pilaf the other night... AMAZING!  I love it - my boyfriend loved it too!  It is sooo tasty and has great flavor and texture!  I can't wait to get more! I got some more of the rice meals and can't wait to make them too!!

More updates coming soon!

Lots of new products!

Well, I got a lot of new products in the mail this week!  Dipping oils, cheese ball mixes, dips, snickerdoodles, raspberry delights, chocolate banana slices and more!  I can't wait to try them!  Unfortunately, my wisdom teeth are acting up again and I cannot chew :(  Worst timing ever!  I ever got my Crunch Crunch mix back in and can't even eat that! Ugh.... guess I will be calling the dentist tomorrow.

Well, we had some new people join the team this week!  3 total :)  Some people on my team are starting to grow their own teams!  That is exciting - it is fun to watch everything grow.  I am so happy I joined back in October :)

Well, I have another giveaway up and 2 more are going to be going up in the next few weeks.  One website is Canadian, so that is exciting.... I would really like to get some Canadian people on the team!

Here is the giveaway if you wanna check it out!
http://ihgiveaways.blogspot.com/2011/03/review-and-giveaway-do-you-bake-spices.html

I have some more goodie bags going out as well.... I have not seen too much from that.  But, I will try some more - you never know.  I have a few people on the fence looking to join... fingers crossed.

Well, Ijust wanted to stop in and say a little hello.... Probably gonna go to sleep early.  My mouth is throbbing.  Start another class tomorrow too! 

I am back.... well I actually never left :(

Yes.... I am back to writing on my blog... and earlier than expected.  I am sad (and frustrated) to say that I was not able to go to my military training.  I went to the doctor last week for some problems I have been having and he recommended that I wait on training and get some tests done... UGH!  I have to get a CT scan next week and see a specialist at the end of the month.  Needless to say, I was pretty bummed :(  Once again, I have to put my life on hold.... but at least I have Do You Bake?  So, I just delved back into it!

I just ordered some of the new products - can't wait to try them.  Also, it was announced last week that we are going to be carrying a line of Salad Creations.  YUM!  The are going to start rolling out in April.... I can't wait, they sound delicious!

I have a new Giveaway up and running....
http://www.themomanddadreviews.com/2011/03/do-you-bake-review-and-giveaway-ends.html

I am also going to be in a Mother's Day gift guide... I will post the link once it goes live.  Hopefully that will generate some sales.  It is the same company that I do the goodie bags with.  So far, I haven't seen much from the goodie bags. :(  I guess time will tell. 

I had a new consultant join my team today :)  Welcome Amber from SD - wooohoooo!  She is super excited to get started.

I am soooooo ready for the warm weather.  I started planning some events and parties for the spring months.  I am so over winter....  I really just want to wear a summer dress and flip flops :) 

Well, I am going to get some things done here and then hit the hay - Don't forget Daylight Savings tonight - we lose an hour.... boooo

Until next time my friends :)

New Reviews... New Consultant :)

Well... another week. :)

I had a review as as well as a review/giveaway go up this week!  See Below...

Review
http://theadventuresofmommyb.blogspot.com/2011/03/do-you-bake-with-melissa-phillips.html

Review & Giveaway
http://takeitfrom-me.blogspot.com/2011/03/do-you-bake-review-giveaway.html?spref=fb

I also had a new consultant join this week! WooHoo - Debra from Brewer, ME :) - Welcome to the Team!!

I made the DYB Peanut Butter Cookies this week - Sooooo Yummy! :) 

Just trying to stay positive... I leave next week so the rest of this month should be interesting....  I really hope the weather gets warmer... I do not do well running miles in the cold air :)  I have drill this weekend then we shall see how the week goes.... I am hoping to write one more time before I leave....  Then I will be back on track after the end of March :) 

BTW... I just made some pasta but I added Thyme to the pasta water and once it was done, I tossed the pasta with DYB? Garlic Seasoning with some Olive Oil - I tell you - there is nothing that DYB? Garlic Seasoning can't improve! LOL

Well until next time :)  Happy Baking everyone!

BYW - not sure if I posted this... but we have a new catalog out - it is posted on the main page of the website - Lots of great new products :) Check it out!
http://www.theroamingcupcake.com/

Another week....

It is sometimes amazing how fast a week can go by!  I can't believe that I haven't written all week!  I have been trying to get my new schedule down.... I returned to work for LiveOps, so I have been putting in a lot of hours with them.... until I find a FT job, they really are the best option for me (as an additional PT job) ... I mean working in my PJs is pretty nice :)  So, I am hoping to get back into the swing of things this week and then I will have to take a step back until the end of March since I will be away for training. 

So new this week!  We did have another consultant join the team!  Welcome Michelle from MO :) 

The party, I was supposed to have this weekend was postponed :(  Due to an unfortunate event - but, I am hoping to reschedule for April :)

Oh - I made the Chocolate & Chips Beer Bread this week and used Dr. Pepper!  YUM! I also made a Meat Baked Ziti - but I used the DYB? Meatball Seasoning to flavor the meat and it was so good!  Tonight, I am making Braised Short Ribs with Garlic Egg Noodles (using the DYB? Garlic Mashed Potato Seasoning).  Sooooo good!  I can't wait to order all of the new products in March - I am very excited :)

I booked 2 charity events for May and December and I have 2 or 3 giveaways starting up in the next 2-3 weeks - Once they go live, I will post the details.

So.... I just wanted to give a little update - hopefully more to come this week!!

Busy..... as usual :)

Well unfortunately, I was not able to go to the Quarter Auction this past Friday.... just a decision I had to make.  But, there will be others.  I am trying to get so much organized.... these next few weeks will be crazy. :)

Oh, but some good news!! I have had over 1000 people visit my blog since it has started :) woohoo

I got some great new about some new products that Do You Bake? is releasing  in March - I am super excited!!  And can't wait to try them :) YUM!! Pictures will be posted.... :)

I have a party this Friday... so that should be great.  Not sure how many people are attending yet.  Then, I am not sure how this happened, but the event I scheduled falls on my Drill Weekend in March!! .... ugh - so I am trying to figure that out as well.  Not if, I mentioned this, but I will be going away for about 2.5 weeks in March for the Army.  I have a Leadership Course to take.... so I am also trying to increase my workouts to prep.  Which with school and my two jobs - is keeping me very busy.

I am so excited for Spring and Summer!  I was away training in the Army all spring and summer of last year... so I am excited to be home. :)  I think that there will be a lot of events and I am much better in warmer weather.... my mood completely changes and I am much more motivated :)

So, I just wanted to post a little update since I haven't written all week :)

Until next time!

Another successful party!

What a great night we had!  The party was great :)  A great turn out and lots of new orders and new customers.  I am hoping to get involved with a fundraiser for a school as well :)  Pictures will be posted on FB @ The Roaming Cupcake. So with the party order I submitted yesterday, I WON!! Hooray! I wona Digital Video Camera from Do You Bake? :)  I was soooo excited since I never win anything... Can't wait to get it.....

The Pink Champagne Cupcakes were a hit!  They are soooo yummy and light. 

Also, we had 2 consultants join the team this week! :) Congrats to Lisa for a great job recruiting!

This Friday, I will be at a quarter auction - should be fun, I do love going to those :) I hope to see some friendly faces there as well.  Atleast, I know that horrid vendor (my nemesis, lol) is not going to be there since she was banned (haha)

Quarter Auction Fundraiser

benefiting “Smile for Riley”

Friday, February 18, 2011

Somerdale Fire Hall

101 Park Avenue, Somerdale, NJ

Doors Open: 6:00pm

Auction Begins: 7:00pm

:)

Party Prep...

So this week was a rough one.... training every night for 6 hours on the computer was torture... it really ran me down.  And on top of that, it is not even going to work out - so this week was pretty much a waste except for the money I made :)  So I am pretty beat.... but on the good side, I am getting ready for my DYB? party tomorrow.

The party tomorrow is a dinner part as well... so we will have lots of goodies!  There will be about 12 people there.... We are cooking the Chicken with Saffron for dinner,  Spinach Dip with Italian Beer Bread,  Rice Pudding and Pink Champagne Cupcakes made with the Yellow Cupcake mix (YUM) - I will also have our the Winter Nut Mix and we will have the Caramel Vanilla Coffee to serve as well.  I am pretty excited - should be lots of fun!  We also got lots of Valentine's Day decorations... too cute! - I just wish I didn't have to work in the morning.

Also, I have a new member joining the team on Monday :)  WooHoo!

With my schedule changes.... I am now going to be (hopefully) attending the Quarter Auction next week... I sent an email out today, so hopefully will find out if there is still room.  They are lots of fun and I haven't attended one in awhile.  Plus it is for a nice charity...

Well  - Lots of baking and decorating to do :)

Until next time!

Sleepy......

So today was a rough day... I am having trouble keeping my eyes open!  haha - late night and then crazy work day... It amazes me how crazy people act once they get inside an airport... confusion and anxiety sets in as well as losing most if not all of their common sense.  I try so hard to be patient.... it is very hard.  Also, I have to laugh at the many things I hear everyday.... people think they are so clever with the things they say or try to be funny.  I do not think they realize that I hear the same things over and over and over everyday! hehe - On the bright side, I had the highest scores this month which gave me a little bonus :)  I also applied for a new position today (well a few different ones with the same agency) in a bunch of different states....  Maybe picking up and moving would be a nice change...

I also had an interesting call today from someone putting together a career expo for work at home professionals - she wants me to go and represent DYB? - we shall see.  I sent an email off to the company to see what they think.... I think it would be lots of fun!! 

My Review/Giveaway was posted last night... I put the link in the giveaway section if you want to check it out and enter to win!  Hopefully it will get me some notice... It will be up till the 22nd. :)  I think it is a lot of fun... can't wait till more go up!

Today, I received an email from a Direct Sales company that I was thinking of joining before DYB? - well the email, said that they were closing!  They were around for 7 years and are now closing their doors... so happy I didn't join!  :) - must be terrible for their consultants :(

Well, I am off to send out some emails.... get another package ready to ship.  I have work in 2 hours :(  ugh.... at least I get to sleep in tomorrow!

Until next time....

Party Success.... :)

Ahhh busy weekend :) 

So the party was great on Saturday... not as many people showed up, but it was still nice and they food tuned out great!  The spinach dip is AMAZING!  The recipe is up on my recipes page.... YUM!  I really enjoyed it for my first one and was kinda happy it was small, so I can get more used to it and get more and more comfortable.  Now... I have to get ready for the next one this upcoming Sunday :)

I have a review coming up on the following Blog... I am also mentioned in her post that links to DYB?  I will be on there for 31 days... I believe my review and giveaway will go up in March...
http://www.themomanddadreviews.com/2011/02/31-days-to-build-better-blog-day-1.html
I had a sales call with DYB? last night.... lots of great stuff.  I am really going to try and focus more on my downline as well as parties :)We shall see.... sounds like we have some lots of new products coming out in the future which is awesome!  We also had a business website launched this weel to help consultants.  I think it is great since we will all be able to gather there, collect info as well as share. 

Oh and I got another goodie bag promotion for the end of Feb.... so that is 3 now.  Let's hope, I get some parties or sales :)

I am starting that new job tonight for Bluefly.com.... 6pm-Midnight.  So this week should be fun - haha.  Busy, busy.

Oh and last night I took out my stovetop popcorn popper and made some popcorn with DYB Jazzy Pizazz Popcorn Seasoning... very tasy and I only used a little oil to cook the popcorn, so it is a great healthy snack :) Tonight I made Potato Wedges (thin like french fries) with the DYB? French Fry Seasoning! Super easy to make and oooooo sooooo yummy! Plus such a better alternative to fried food :)
I need to go out and buy a sweet potato this week to try the sweet potato seasoning! 

Other than that... I am hoping to get some stuff done this week.  I have 3 reviews/giveaways going out this week... so hopefully that will go well. :)

Well, I am off to finish my fries and get ready for work... at least I can stay in my PJs :)

Until next time!

Getting ready..... Party Time :)

So I am pretty much just finishing up getting ready for my DYB? party tomorrow.  They are saying it is supposed to snow, so I hope that it is not too bad :(  I made a bunch (60 actually) mini cupcakes for the party.  I made vanilla cupcakes with pink vanilla frosting and chocolate frosting, with some cute valentine sprinkles. :)  I also made little goodie bags for the guests with some DYB? info, recipes cards, magnets, and cute valentine crazy straws :) haha - Should be fun!!

I will take pics and post how it went....

Oh and I had a new member join our team today! Welcome Lisa from NC!  So happy to have her join our team! :)

I also added a recipe section to the blog.... :) 

Well, that is about it for today....  crazy day at work. I am going to enjoy my last 2 days before I start my new job (well new added job this Monday)......  should be interesting!

Love a day off....

So today, my boyfriend took my car to his work and then he has class... so I can't leave the house today, which is oh so nice :)  Plus, my group project is done for the week.... so it should be a good day.  I am going to be adding a new page to my blog - GIVEAWAYS - this way (since I have a bunch of giveways coming up), I can post them all on one page.  Hopefully in the future, as the blog gets more popular, I can add more pages... maybe host a giveaway of my own :)

So I got an email yesterday for another goodie bag promotion... it's for a mom's event at a preschool (100 bags), so that should be good.  Luckily I have some extra postcards to submit.  I am going to have to order more next week... since I am very low and I still need lots for March.

I am very excited for my party this weekend... I am hoping the weather holds up.  I really wish I just had more time for DYB? - I had about 5 events I had to turn down because of work or the Army. :(  It is disappointing... but unfortunately, I have bills and living expenses.  Hopefully one day as DYB? grows, it can replace some of my jobs :)

I have a call today at 3pm for another Direct Sales Leader...Nicki Keohohou.  I am going to listen to another call in a bit as well from Debrena Jackson Gandy.  Oh and I started a new book - I put the link on the left... I got it on my i-Pad (Kindle app) - so far, it is really good!  It got great reviews and I like her.  I listened to her call the other day.... she has some great ideas.  The more info, I get the better - right? :)

I did find another event that I can do.  But it is not until September.  But atleast I will get in nd have something to look to after the summer.  I cannot wait till spring and summer!!  I am so over this cold and icy weather.  It really depresses me... Some days, it is hard to shake.

I am also going to be featured on a blog for 31 days :)  It's a program that about 200 bloggers are participating in.... so we shall see how that goes :)  I will post it when it goes up - I think it starts Feb. 7th.

OH... I have a special promotion for new consultants that want to join!!  So if you are reading this and are interested... message me or email me and I will tell you about it. I am offering to pay 1/2 of new consultant kits! You will not want to miss out on this one!  And it is only till Feb. 14th!  If another consultant mentioned this deal to you.... let me know who it was :)

Well that is all for tonight.... I am off to pour myself a glass of wine and watch some movies :) 

Feb. New Consultant Deal!

So I wanted to share the new consultant deal for Feb.

Brownie Basic -

SAVE 45%

$50 Value for

only $32.50 Plus shipping!

For the LOVE of Chocolate -

SAVE over 60%

$225 Value for

only $89 Plus shipping!

Includes:

“Tote with Bakers Love” product package (MSRP $82.50)

4 Hostess Party Packs

Gourmet Brownie Mix, Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix, Chocolate Cupcake Mix, Chocolate Satin Spice

5 spice sampler packages

2 catalogs, 10 recipe cards, 20 invitations and assorted feature sheets

Free website for 12 months

Includes:

 2 Hostess Party Packs

2 Catalogs, 10 recipe cards, 20 invitations assorted feature sheets

Free website for 12 months

Gourmet Brownie MixSinfully Cinnamon, Chocolate Satin and Chive & Onion Spice Samplers

I hate bad days....

THIS FIRST PART SHOULD HAVE POSTED YESTERDAY...

Well, today was interesting.  This morning I woke up... went outside on my back porch to try and get my dog to come inside... It was dark and I did not see the ice on my steps.... a few steps and I went down.  Ugh.... I blame my dog :)  I am pretty sore... This is the second time I have fallen down stairs in the past 2 months.  My back is taking a beating.  UGH....

So, I am not sure what is happening... but in the past 2 days, I have been getting a lot of unsolicited calls to my cell phone... :(  I guess hat is what happens when you phone number is posted everywhere.  Maybe one day, I will have to get seperate line... not sure.

So I had some nice chats with a few consultants today.... sharing ideas and info.  Somone was trying to explain to me "blog hopping" - I am still trying to figure that out.  I have just started dabbling in the giveway world, which is very overwhelming on its own.... add blog hopping? wow - that can really take up hours of your time.  I wonder if it really works.  Sometimes, I feel like those things everyone wants to have blog followers... but are those people even reading the blogs they follow?  Probably only a few... but who knows.  I am willing to try anything, but I do not want to waste time either.

TODAY......

So today just started off bad and continued to get worse. :(  My back was pretty sore from my fall yesterday... plus the situation that I am dealing with at work has now escalated to the next level.  SUch a headache... I can't believe this hasn't been solved... So now, I have to fill out a bunch more paperwork and file that and wait yet once again!  Why can't people just fix the mistakes they made??  People have to make situations so much more difficult!  And have you ever noticed that when you are having a bad day, work has to go along with that??  Lots of grumpy people today....  I think the weather is getting to people!  My smile wasn't even working! haha... oh well.... at least I have off for the next 2 days.

Then when I got home, one of my parties for Feb., was cancelled... well rescheduled for a later date.  From what I hear, this happens a lot in the Direct Sales business... but this is my first and I was a littlle bummed.  But, I might be participating with a Quarter Auction... it is TBD.

I am trying out some more giveaways on a few sites.... I have 4 awaiting reviews right now.... so hopefully they will get some notice.

Oh and BTW - I opened the second package of crunch crunch mix! haha - I really have a problem!  It is just so tasty!  Now, I will have to order some more!  It has become a staple in my kitchen.  It just the best to sit down at the computer... pour a glass of wine and snack on some Crunch Crunch mix!  I still have to try the new popcorn seasonings.....  probably next week. 

So for my party Saturday.... we are having.  Cupcakes! (of course) - I am making vanilla, chocolate and pumpkin.  I have to make some for a open house on the same day.... so I figured I can split between the two.  Also, a spinach dip with the Onion & Chive Seasoning.  Plain Beer bread.  Over the Top Brownies.  Winter Nut Mix and DYB? Coffee.  Maybe the Rice pudding too... depends on how many people are coming.  So far we have 8.  They are saying that we are getting another snow storm this weekend (I am hoping they are wrong!!)

Well... I am off to enjoy my evening and spend some time with the boyfriend :)

Until next time!

Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.
Harriet Tubman

Gearing up for a great month!

So I am sitting here staring at my bag of Crunch Crunch mix that I bought for a party I have this month.  I bought 3 bags... one was eaten this week and now another one has been opened!  I can't help it!  It has come to be my favority snack!!  So now I have to try to hold onto this last bag for a party I have on Sat. :) haha - I will be ordering more at the end of the week. 

So I didn't feel like cooking when I got home today - so decided to make a single frozen pizza.... But! to jazz it up, I sprinkled some DYB? For the Love of Garlic Seasoning on top, before I baked it in the oven.  WOW... it was sooo tasty!  A great improvement to a plain cheese frozen pizza.  I swear that seasoning makes everything taste better!  Do You Bake? posted another use for the seasoning on Facebook today...

Take Pita Bread and cut into 4's or 6's. Dab a little olive oil on each side. Sprinkle Do You Bake? For the love of Garlic seasoning. Broil (500F) until crisp -- about 2 to 4 mins. Serve warm. I served mine with Hummus I bought at Trader Joe's today. Could also serve with a yummy salsa. I used Whole Whe...at Pita to make it a little healthier!

Sooo yummy! - I would even add the seasoning to a plain hummus! mmmmm :) - Oh and the hummus would be from Crazy About Hummus!  It is a local company from Lancaster, PA and they make the BEST hummus in a ton of flavors... all natural and local ingredients.

So this is a busy week!  I have a DYB? party on Sat., school work, new internet and phone being hooked up, training for a new job, state job tests, DYB? phone call starts this week.... PLUS, they are saying more snow! UGH.... I am soooo done with the snow!

Some good news... I am getting emails about my team placing party orders and some are in the process of planning parties!  So exciting!  I also have a new member joining my team this week!  WooHooo! 

I will post my menu for the first party this week.... I was thinking about making the Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels... but have them shaped like hearts since it's a Valentine's Day party!  I also want to get some cute little gifts for guests! 

Love this quote!

"You can't make excuses and money at the same time!" Mary Christensen

Snowed in again....

Wow, what a week... lots of snow here in Philly.  I was amazed that it snowed again on my days off!!  I was pretty happy about that, especially about not haveing to wake up at 4am to dig my car out.... it was pretty deep.  The roads around here barely get plwed, so right now we have inches of ice on the road.  It is so bumpy and my car keeps sliding... Thankfully, I am close to many things, so I walked to the post office, deli, bank and 711 today to get things done.  Too bad there is not a wine store near by, since I could use a glass!!!  Such a stressful week... dealing with HR at my work.  Why does it take so long for things to get fixed??? ugh...

Well, with being snowed in, I did a lot of cooking and baking. Pics are on Facebook :)

I made the DYB? Cinnamon Raisin (Bread Machine) Mix - except I left out the rasins - hehe.  It made the house smell soooooo good!  I had a piece all warm with some butter when it was done - YUM!

I then made a Frittata with the DYB? Frittata Seasoning... I added some cheddar cheese, broccoli, carrots and onions.  It was really good! So easy to make... I am going to make these more often as soon as I order the seasoning again! haha - there is just so much you can do with the simple recipe it comes with. 

I also made the DYB? Chocolate Chip Beer Bread!  I did not have any beer in the house, so I used Root Beer!  It came out really good!  I was given an idea to sprinkle the DYB? Sinfully Cinnamon Seasoning on top, which I did and it made a great crust! :)

I got some leads this week as well... some from the company, someone found me on Google, and I got a phone call as well about DYB? - Hopefully I can get in touch with them and get some more members to the team!

My Goodie Bags are ready to be sent out... I will mail them out tomorrow for the Feb. event :)  I hope I get some "bites" from that!  We shall see. 

Also starting in Feb., along with my weekly leadership calls, we are having one-on-one calls with the owner.  I am super excited about this!  I am hoping to get some good training as well as a mentorship.  I really want to learn more about this business.  I spoke to a woman this week who has been with Avon for 22 years!  I found that amazing!  She has a downline of almost 700 people... I couldn't even imagine... but that would be nice - haha.

OH - I got some of the new wine accessories this week too.  The stoppers and wine charms are beautiful... I absolutely love them!  For anyone having any weddings coming up - these are great!  I also got a decorative wine bottle holder which is delightful!  I am going to display them with my upcoming parties.... maybe sell one or two....

Well.... I have to finish up my homework which I really do not feel like doing. :(  Oh well.... Until next time my friends :)

Communication is great....

I just have to say that the communication and support that I get from the company (DYB?)  is awesome :)  I love getting instant results and being able to talk to people openly in the company!  It says a lot about the company as a whole.  I send out an email - I get one back.  I can't even get this from my everyday job.... that is why I am still without health insurance since I have been back from military training (4 months ago) and that is also why my paperwork for my bonus and pay raise had some errors and I am still waiting on that a month later... UGH .... such a headache.  But things are slowing getting taking of... it's just a waiting game. 

So today I decided to make the Do You Bake? Fruit Muffins.... sooo yummy! I added mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries).  I ate one warm out of the oven with a little butter.  WOW - so good!  And they are not too sweet, which I liked.  I will post some pics later on Facebook :)

Tonight for dinner, I made the Forbidden Black Rice with Salmon (Rice Meal Solution) except... I do not eat salmon - so I substituted chicken and used olive oil instead of vinegar and baked the chicken in the oven with the herbs/spices.  It was really good!  Pics will be up on Facebook too... I have never had black rice before.  It has a very unique flavor and went really well with the spices provided in the mix.  It was a really nice healthy meal... I am alone tonight, so it was dinner for 1.  But now I have leftovers! (which is rare) haha

Well, I am off to watch some TV and have a glass of wine :) It is sooooo cold out!  I am so dreading the morning.... my bathroom does not have heat... yes that is right - there is no heat.  Whoever designed that must have not thought about the cold winter months... UGH!

Until next time!

Well... it just seems about everyday now someone new is joing our lovely Do You Bake? family :)  Welcome Jennifer from AR!!!  So happy to have you!!  Much success to you and everyone working on growing their business....

I feel like I am getting a little spoiled sometimes.... I tend to get a little down when a day goes by and no one new joined my team! haha - then I have to tell myself that this is not the norm, and what I am experiencing right now is pretty much everyone's dream in direct sales! haha... so I should feel lucky! and I do as well as happy and proud. :) 

I am back home in Philly today.... it has been over a week since I have been home.  I have so much to do... clean... do laundry... get a phone line put in.  Plus, I really want to make my home office.  I looked in that room today and felt overwhelmed, just by looking at it!  How did I accumulate so much stuff??  Most of it will be sold on eBay... I just have to organize and start selling stuff little by little.  Whatever does not sell, will be placed by the curb.  Nothing lasts 24 hours out there - hehe - there is always someone driving by that will take it :)  It is such a project though....  There will be much music being played as well as glasses of wine being poured that day.... hopefully I can get a bunch on my days off.  Even though I have a CPR certification class this Thursday.  We shall see...

So with my downline growing and growing... listing people and keeping tack is getting harder.  I really want to try to find a program that organizes everything for me... like a family tree that would have all the info of the person as well. I will have to search around....

Hostess packets are going out tomorrow as well as another little box of samples for a web review :)

Looking forward to the upcoming week! :)

A nice 2 days off.....

Well it's back to work tomorrow :(  Overall it has been a nice two days off - except now they are calling for snow tonight - ugh.  I am soooo hoping I do not have to shovel in the morning. 

Well today we have had another consultant join our team :) WooHoo!  Welcome Kendra from TX!!  I love watching the team grow! 

Well unfortunately I did not make the pancakes today... :( I slept kinda late and then had to take my boyfriend to pick up his car... another time :)  Hmmmm... maybe tomorrow for lunch?  I am going to the gym tomorrow night... so I think I can :) haha

We got the new Feb. promotions today :)  I made up some flyers so I can send them out - as well as sent them to everyone on the team.  I can't wait to start having my Feb. parties!  I am really looking forward to it.  I am still unsure of how many people are coming to each.  So far for my Feb. 13th DYB? dinner party, we have about 12 people who have said yes!  Should be a good time!

My resume (that was professionally done) got emailed to me today :)  Looks pretty nice.. makes me sound pretty good on paper - haha.  So we shall see what comes about with that.. I have a few PA state jobs tests coming up in Feb. and March.  Hopefully the resume will help... It would be nice to just have 1 job (as well as DYB?) instead of the many I have :) I am starting a new job in Feb. for Bluefly.com - it's a work at home position which is nice... but still PT.  I do get a discount though!  I love that.... clothes, shoes, accessories, handbags.... I prob won't make any money... haha.

Well, I am off to answer some emails... check to see if any events are coming up and dealing with my group at school.  I swear, you would not believe that I am in a Masters Program with the way these people act - it is embarrassing!  3 more weeks of this class... it cannot come fast enough! :)

There are many wonderful things that will never be done if you do not do them. 
~Charles D. Gill

A new level was reached today!!!

So I slept in today.... it was very nice.  I woke up to lots of emails, texts and voicemails - haha.  Also I discovered 2 new members have joined my team!! One of the newbies is on my 4th level!  This is a brand new level for me :)  I was pretty excited.... So with that being said, please welcome Erin from NC and Terri from NJ!!!

Well, I was going to make the sticky buns today - but I had some confusion and tech. difficulties.... so they are on hold. :)  But, for dinner I decided to make the Do You Bake? Saffron Rice with Baked Chicken, Rice Meal Solution.  WOW... this was delicious!  I just used a little olive oil with the seasoning over chciken breasts.... I cut up a red pepper and placed it over the chicken. Baked it in the oven for 1 hour.  The rice took about 20 minutes.  I then just made some baby carrots.  It was a great meal... healthy too! It has a great flavor... great spices.  I posted a few pics on Facebook.  There was no leftovers... haha.  This is a must to make again!  Can't wait to try the others.

Not much else to tell today... it was a pretty relaxing day :) So I am off to pour myself another glass of wine and enjoy the evening :)  Maybe tomorrow I will get up early enough to make the Chocolate Chip Pancakes :) 

"The road to success is dotted with many tempting parking places."
- Author Unknown

Not a winner.... maybe next time

Well the iPad drawing was today.... I am not a winner... well I am a winner, but just not for the iPad contest, LOL.  And there is always the Kitchen Aid contest next!! :)

So I got a box of goodies from Vistaprint today :)  love it....  I am still waiting on some more.  The one thing I was happy to get was my new Do You Bake? tote bag.... I am gonna bring that to work everyday as well as to the grocery store and when I am out and about.  It's funny (and this was brought up in a company newsletter today).... our name Do You Bake? really starts a conversation.  Even when I was at events, people just come up to the table and say, "Yes, I do!" or "No, I don't"... I don't even have to start a conversation.  So I thought with the tote bag.... I might get some inquiries.

Today, I did receive a phone call from someone who always parks behind my car! (well that is what she said) - she saw the sign on my car and wants to know more about DYB? - I am going to call her back tomorrow.  But at the end of her message she says, "Oh, and by the way, I do bake!" lol

We had a GREAT newsletter today all about planning parties and how to make them a success!  Lots of great info!  I highly reccommend reading it :) Click the link below...

http://us2.campaign-archive.com/?u=d905a2e7e6c0cde98b51ee764&id=ed601b21c7

So today, Sally (my boyfriend's mom) made the Do You Bake? Rice Pudding.... soooo good!  I love a good homemade rice pudding.... it tasted delicious!  We are going to make another one for her party on the 13th of Feb.  - So far we have 11 people who have said yes to come to the party :)  Should be fun! 

Tomorrow, I am mailing out my product samples to the two company's to do reviews :)  Let's hope they like them... although, how could they not!?!? haha

I am so happy that today is Tuesday.... this week felt very long... and cold!  The ice this morning was horrible.... my car was encased in ice when I went out this am, plus the roads were solid ice!  My do looked at me like I was crazy when I walked him this morning.... haha.... he did not like the ice covered snow in the backyard!  But atleast  have the next 2 days off.... I have an interview on Thursday at a Victim Servies Center (volunteer position), but aside from that.... I am hibernating!  And I am going to be testing some more DYB? items..... let's see... Sticky Buns, Chocolate Chip Pancakes, and Saffron Rice with Chicken (if I leave the house to buy the chicken ) lol....  I really want to try the Buffalo Beer Bread too.... I was thinking about making grilled chicken paninis with it and adding some blue cheese/ hot sauce too... mmmmm.....

Well.... I am going to enjoy my "Friday" night, lol.  And I can't wait to sleep in tomorrow :)

Success is getting what you want; happiness is wanting what you get.
-- Ingrid Bergman

Missing a few days....

Wow, time flew this weekend and I never even got a chance to write in my blog :)  Saturday was my 3 year anniversary with the love of my life.  We had a great day... delicious dinner... and I got a new Tiffany & Co. addition to wear on my neck :) Then, my boyfriend's friend got engaged! So we had a party to go to yesterday for them...  And now I am back.  So let me catch you up on the past 3 days in my DYB? world...

2 new members have joined our team!! Woohoo! Welcome Tina from ID & Monique from MO.  I love seeing the DYB? family grow!

DYB? now has a "New Recruit Contest"  which is pretty sweet...  it has some great motivational prizes!  Whoever wins 1st place gets all the company leads for Feb.!!  That is huge!  Should be exciting to see what happens...

I got my new cards... mailers - in the mail this week.  They are cute little packets.  And they are not overflowing with offers... just a handful of vendors in a plastic sleeve.... we shall see if they get me any parties!  (fingers crossed)

And speaking of a party... I booked another party for Feb. today :)  So now I have a party every weekend in Feb!  It's gonna be a busy month! :)  I'm excited!

I made up some binders this weekend with our catalog in them (with sheet protectors).  This idea was given to me by my team leader - that way people can look at them at parties.  I have 2 so far - nice bright colors - I will get more as I go on, but it's a start :)

So my friend, Christina, is having a Valentine's Party next month for Do You Bake? She made the cutest invitations!  I love Valentine's Day :)  I think I am going to have to break out the heart shaped pans and muffin tuns to make it a little more festive! haha - Should be lot's of fun.... I have been planning all the menus for the parties.... I will post them once they are complete :)

OH and I won a FREE month of Link advertising at the Very Busy Mama website..... It's just a link ad, but hey, It's free and free is good!  The link is not up yet... I will post when it goes live.

Also, I am sending out some product samples to 2 websites tomorrow to give a product review and small giveaway on their site.  I made up a little gift package with a letter that I am finishing up tonight.... I hope it goes well :)

One of my new consultants is a web designer... she does nice work.  She is designing a logo for The Roaming Cupcake :)  I feel I need one, plus eventually this year, I would like to register that as my business name.  Can't wait to see what she comes up with.  Her site is below if you want to check it out... she has very good prices :)

http://www.designsbyfifi.com/

On a sad note, I officially lost my first consultant today.  I was a little bummed, but I know that this business is all about numbers.... people will come and go.  Not everyone is going to feel the way I do.... but never the less... it is still a little sad to see someone go :(

Well the iPad contest results were supposed to be announced today.... not sure what happened :(  Maybe tomorrow....??  I am off to watch some TV then crash.... so happy tomorrow is Tuesday!!!

Hooray!....New title for me!!!

Woohoo.. what a day! - Do You Bake? is keeping me busy!!


2 more people have joined the DYB? family!  Welcome to the team....
Leticia from CA and Carissa from IL!! 


So some achievements today... I now have a team of over 20 consultants!  And I am now considered a Director for Do You Bake? - which gets me some extra goodies and of course a cool title! hehe  When I joined this company about 3 months ago - I never would have thought I would have growth like this!  I really did not know what to expect... but definately not this and definitely not being a leader!!  It really makes me happy... I give a lot to this and it is nice to see that I am getting a lot back!


I also got all my flyers ordered today... I have the goodie bag in Feb.  This is actual a goodie bag that is being given to women at a couples retreat... so I am not too sure how that will go, but I figured it is worth a try... plus I got all of the flyers for pretty much FREE through Vistaprint :) - I am pretty addicted to that site!  You get so much for free!! I love it!


I got another party for February! WooHoo!  That makes 4 now.... just have to decide on the date.  I am going to be baking and cooking up a storm in February!  Should be lots of fun.... and hopefully, I get some more parties out of it. 


This week, I am also going to be putting together a hostess package... I think it will be nice to send to the hostess once she books a party with me.  I can send out a catalog, current and ongoing hostess incentives, and maybe some other things... like a sample invitation for the guests (incase she wants to use or have me send out), my business card, a magnet, recipe card, I think I will give a spice sample too!  I am getting these cute frosted bags to out everything in- like a goodie bag....  I think it will make it a little more special.  I know I would like to get one! :) I found a company called http://www.retailpackaging.com/ and they have good deals on gifts bags.... Should be good for what I am going for! :)


Oh - so my boyfriend's mom made the Cranberry-Lemon Muffins today.... them smelled soooo good in the oven!  She added a 1/2 cup of fresh cranberries... I ate one warm out of the oven.  They are very tasty!  I like that they are not too sweet and do not have a very strong lemon flavor... they are light and airy... so good!  I am gonna eat one in the morning on the way to work!

I have been starting to join some blog communities.... there are just sooooo many!  I have no idea how people keep up with them!  I spend so much time on the computer as it is!  I swear... I could spend an entire day on here....  today I pretty much did... between going to school online and trying to run my business.   My hand has started cramping again!! haha

It has been a nice 2 days off though... lots accomplished - my team has grown.... don't really want to go back to work tomorrow! ugh - also starting back to the gym tomorrow... enough is enough... plus I have some Army Physical Training tests coming up... gotta make sure I pass!! 

Well my friends... I shall leave you with a quote....

"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
Author Unknown

WooHooo... What a Day!!!

Well I always love to start off a new blog entry with a welcome to a new team member... Welcome Damita from TX to our team!  So happy to have you join us and I look forward to helping you succeed!

So shortly after Damita joined us... I kept getting more emails of new people joining!!!  Damita has been a busy bee!!  She recruited 4... yes 4 people on her first day!  Way to go Damita!

So with that being said, I would like to give a warm welcome to....Juanita from Marshfield MO, Bobbi from Santa Paula CA, Shellie from Hemet CA, and  Lisa from Kennesaw GA!!!

All I can say is WOW!  Today was a good day! :)

I woke up this morning to a snowy covered world.... it was pretty, but what made it even better was that I had off today. :)  I am usually out there at 4am shoveling my car out... but today I slept in.  It was oh so nice!

Well I had that webinar this afternoon.  It was nice.  I chatted with some people who never heard of Do You Bake? - once person fran Canada as asking about it.  I do not presently have anyone from Canada on my team - so that would be great.  We shall see - I have her my email and website.  But other than that I got some helpful info for something being free... especially in regards to host coaching.  Of course the whole idea of the webinar was to buy their program... but I am not ready to shovel out hundreds of dollars to a stranger to help me run my business.  Plus so far I am doing pretty good... and I have some great mentors that help me along the way!

I am going to be supplying cupcakes again for a broker's open on Feb. 5th.  Hopefully that will get me some business.... I got an order from someone trying the cupcakes last time... so hopefully I get more!

Oh and the contest is on! 
http://salesmomsnetwork.com/2011/01/do-you-bake-winter-blues-contest-giveaway/
It's a pretty big giveaway, but I had some donations for it :) and the help of another consultant.... so we shall see!  Gotta try something once.....  at least.

Tonight's dessert.... Do You Bake? Apple Blondies.... OMG, these were sooooo good!  I served it warm with vanilla ice cream.... soooo good!  Everyone loved them! My boyfriend... who is not an apple person, went back for seconds!  It has such a good "comfort food" taste.... tomorrow, I will try one chilled :)  The glaze on top is delicious!  So far.... everything has turned out so good!  Which makes me just love what I do even more!

Well lots to do tomorrow.... I am starting to get involved with a lot of websites... It is a bit overwhelming... but I want to get my name out there.... you never know :) 

Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.
-William James

Productive day.....

Well to start, I want to welcome Linda from OK to the team! Welcome Linda!!  I love seeing my team grow :)  It really motivates me....


I am trying to get lots done today.... lots to plan, ads, emails, follow-ups.... etc.  We are supposed to have some snow tonight... which for once it will snow on a day that I do not have to get up in the morning!  So I will not mind being stuck inside :)


Some new products news..... there is a Meatball Seasoning coming out!  YUM!  I can't wait to try it!  I have to say, I make pretty good meatballs - and my boyfriend will back me up on this - so I am eager to try this and see how they turn out.... I'll be honest! ;)


One of my customers brought our new catalog to work and got an order already!! I am hoping to get some more during the week to make her get a catalog party!  She is pretty close to a "party" in sales!


Also, one of my parties that is planned in Feb., is turning out to be a full out Do You Bake? Dinner Party!  We are going all out!  Appetizers, Dinner, Dessert, Coffee and Tea - all with Do You Bake? Products!  If only we had some drink mixes... (hint, hint) :)  I am super excited about it....  I have to start planning the menu and make sure that I have all of the stuff in by next month. 


New Ads! - see below!


http://www.findapartyconsultant.com/featuredlistings.htm
It's a new website.... the advertising is inexpensive - and as always, I figure... why not?  I'll try it out :)


and another site that just recently updated its look!  The have a sister site that I am going to be doing a giveaway on as well as give them some products to review.... should be fun!
http://www.workathomebusinessoptions.com/link-directory/

Tomorrow, I also have a sales webinar that sounds interesting...I will let you know how that goes... hopefully I will get some new info that I can use! Below is the info incase anyone is interested... Since I am so new to this... I will take all the advice I can get!  Especially if I can share it with my team!

"A Direct Sales Action Plan for Serious Success in 2011" 

www.julieannejones.com

I had a great leadership call tonight with the DYB? team.... it was nice just to talk and listen to the other leaders.  I still can't believe sometimes that I am a leader.....  I really never expected any of this when I signed up... but now I love this company and I am in it for the long haul! :)  We have some great things on the horizon...new products!  I am super excited about it....  Everything that I have had so far and have made has been delicious! 

Well... I am off to unwind and have a nice glass of wine.... this week I will be ordering my DYB? wine accessories :) I am hoping in the next two days... I get a lot done :)

I found a long quote for tonight... but it spoke to me :)

Good to be home....

Well it was a cold weekend and felt very long..... plus there was lots of drama with my group for school... I didn't even get involved - it is amazing to me how people act.  But it was a little entertaining - I have to admit :) - It is good to be home in my pajamas.... it is cold out there!
  
This recipe below is from Sally :) - It is being posted on the DYB? site as well as Facebook too!

Cinnamon Apple Scones:
Use:  Do You Bake? Plain Scone Mix

Add:
2 apples sliced thin
1T sugar
1t cinnamon

Sprinkle Cinnamon & Sugar on top
Bake according to directions on package... 
Check out my new ad:
http://www.earningsinabasket.info/Home.html

and here too!
http://www.miraclemomas.com/2011/01/do-you-bake-valentines-promo.html

Oh and FYI - the Do You Bake? Garlic Seasoning is amazing on eggs! - I just made a basic cheese omlet last night and added the seasoning.... soooo good!  Try it!

Some other news! Do You Bake? is coming out with wine accessories!  They are too cute!  Wine charms, wine stoppers, wine bottle display holders.... I am pretty excited about the new line!  We just seem to keep growing and growing!  Great gifts....

Well, I am pretty tired and just wanted to check in with a few updates.  Gonna watch some TV then probably crash.... 

Remember, anyone and everyone could be a potential buyer - spread the news!!

Ugh.... annoying day!

Well a great start to a day is to find out 3 events were cancelled that I was going to be a part of. One was a V-Day shopping event, 1 was a quarter auction and the other was a fundraiser :(  So I was kinda bummed about that.... my January is looking kinda sad right now. :(

Then!  I just started a new school for my 2nd bachelor degree... I was half way into my first week, when I received an email saying that I cannot receive loan from 2 institutions at the same time!!!  I was soooo mad!  I really do not understand how I can approved for loans and enroll in classes and then get told - oops - we overlooked something!  So I had to drop my classes from that school until I figure everything out.... so annoying. 

But, on a good note, I am placing a pretty decent order in tomorrow.... just from friends that I said could get free shipping :)  Plus prepping for my Feb. parties... I was going to place an order for me anyway, so I figured why not try to make the order even bigger and add on some sales.... :) 

My sales contest is going out January 10th... I will be sure to link it on here as well as Facebook! 

Sales Quarter minimums are going to start in the second quarter.  I think this is great!  It is very low, and I think it is needed.  Especially since we are such a new company, it is important to have the people working at the top!  So, I am all for it

I also have yet another new ad.... it's not up yet, but this is the site it is going on. 
http://www.earningsinabasket.com/

So I made the chocolate chip scones yesterday... YUM! I gotta say, I am not a big scone person, but the DYB scone mixes are sooooooo good!  They are super easy to make and come out perfect!  They are light an fluffy (not dense like a lot of scone) - and I just love them!  I was at my boyfriend's and made them... his mom tried them and said, "add two of these to my order!" haha.  She is going to make them and bring them to the office!  Plus they make the kitchen smell amazing!

The iPad drawing is on Jan. 17th.... fingers crossed!!!  Next is the Kitchen Aid give-a-way...... I really want one of those.  It's funny, I had a Kitchen Aid, but never used it since I never baked! hehe.  So I sold it to my boyfriend's mom about 2 years ago..... who would have known that I would starting a business that had a lot of baking! haha - but I do use it when I am at her house to bake sometimes.... and I love it :)  So I am hoping to win one so I don't have to buy one!

Some other great news... I booked a 3rd party for Feb.. Hooray!  3 Valentine's Parties! I am thinking that these theme parties are a great way to get a party!  Maybe birthdays too... any events.  I think going forward this is the angle I am going to persist - even if I have to cater it! haha

Well... I just found a bag of crunch crunch nut mix!  That just made my night... :) 

Well I have drill this weekend...... so I probably will not be posting until Monday, unless something comes up that I have to share!!  OH and FINALLY my Black Friday special shipped out today!!  It will arrive tomorrow... I cannot wait!!!  My rice cooker will be here! woohoo! 

Well, until next time!! :)

A new level achieved! Hooray!

Well, today was a good day :)

I have had 2 new members join the team! Welcome Wendy from PA and Ashton from VA!  So happy tp have to both on the team!

My team has now grown to a third level! WooHoo! So exciting!  I have everyone listed on a tree in my notebook, but I think I am going to start a poster board or post-its with everyone's name... that way I can see it all nice and clear and easy to access.  What a great way to start off the year! :)

I submitted an ad on a new website today... it's not up yet.  Once it is listed, I will post it on here :) But if you wanna check out the site, it has a lot of great info.

http://www.workathomebusinessoptions.com/

Also today I finalized another party date - Feb. 5th :) We are going to do a Valentine's Day theme - I can't wait.  The hostess is making up cute heart invitations :) 

Some sad news.... I got this sent to me today via email:

Information regarding quarter auctions... In many states, including PA they are illegal. It is a form of gambling. Please check your state laws before participating in a QA. It is beginning to receive spotlight in PA in York County.

 

Below please find an article found on the internet. It is pretty disappointing and has effecting some members of my team :(  I hope it changes.

 

http://www.ydr.com/ci_16922295

 

And just as I was about to post this - another opportunity came up.  I was contacted by a local group that distributes "goodie bags" to moms in the Philly area at local events.  It sounds great... but now I have to think of what to put in the bags! haha!  They have a special where I can get my "goodie" in 1000 bags!  That would be some good exposure - and they are not all at once.  For instance, my first "goodie bag" is for an event for 125 bags in Febuary and then I get advertising on their site as well as Facebook and Twitter.  So we shall see!  I am excited to see what happens!

 

Then I got another one for advertising on network of sites!  I am not sure how all of a sudden people are finding me... but I guess that is a good thing!  Not sure if I am going to advertise with them... gotta do some more research.

 

The other mailer that I am participating in will get sent out on Monday!  I will post details and take a pic to show what it looks like!

 

Well.... after hours of school work and DYB stuff, my hand is actually cramping from all the typing! haha

 

Until next time!

Another day.....

Hi everyone!

Busy, busy day..... school started today and wow, I am in for some hard work.... I might have taken on a bit too much - haha

So some news....

My new recipes were posted on a fellow DYB consultant's website - check it out!!

http://www.verybestofeverything.webs.com/

I also got new profiles on digg.com as well as delicious.com.  Do You Bake? is also on there if you want to check it out!  Some great training tips are now being posted on social websites from the company - which I think is a great idea!  It will give the compnay some great exposure as well :)

So I also locked a date for a party in Feb. today :)  Should be lots of fun!  Still working on the other two dates - but with Valentine's Day just around the corner - it is a great theme for an upcoming party!!

I have an order going out the end of this week - so for any of my local followers - if you would like to place any order with me, let me know - I will give you free shipping!! :)

I already have some orders to put in :) woohoo

Until next time.....

Mmmmmmm... delicious

Well dinner was sooooooo good!

I have to say, best Mashed Potatoes ever! - My boyfriend's grandma doesn't usually like mashed potatoes, but she went back for seconds!  There was hardly any left overs! haha

I am going to put the recipes together and post them on here and it will be emailed to all the members of my team as well!  There is a new recipe coming out to make beer bread - bread pudding!! Can't wait to try that! I should be getting the recipe this week!

So I have another event I was invited to for a Valentine's Day Boutique... still waiting on the final say if enough people commit to being a vendor.  I have good events with the people putting it together, so hopefully it will work out.

So many thing up in the air right now...  I am hoping in the next week, some things get committed!  I know some members of my team have some parties planned this month - which is AWESOME! I can't wait to hear about them - since I am continuously learning as well!

Well - not much else has happened today and I am stuffed from dinner! hehe

Here are the recipes!

Do You Bake? Meatloaf

Preheat oven to 350°

Ingredients:

1 lb. (Beef, Pork & Veal) Mixed

2T DYB Meatloaf Seasoning

1 egg

About 1 cup of bread crumbs

½ to ¾ cup of milk

Topping:

½ T Mustard

1T Ketchup

1-1/2 T Brown Sugar

3-4 Slices of Bacon

Mix meat mixture, seasoning, bread crumbs, egg and milk all together until combined.  Shape mixture into a loaf and place on a baking sheet.

In a separate bowl combine mustard, ketchup and brown sugar. 

Brush loaf with mixture.  Place 3-4 slices of bacon on top of loaf.

Bake in oven  for 1 hour.

Do You Bake? Garlic & Cheddar Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients:

5-7 medium to large potatoes (I used Russet)

½ Sharp Cheddar Cheese (white)

2T Do You Bake? Garlic Mashed Potato Seasoning

Milk as needed (about ½ cup)

2T butter

Peel potatoes and cut into cubes.  Place in pot of well salted water and boil until tender.  About 20-25 minutes.

Drain potatoes.  Combine potatoes with rest of ingredients and mix until creamy and smooth.  I used an electric mixer and they came out great!

Also - if you are making the Do You Bake? Garlic and Herb Biscuits - add 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese to the dough before you roll it out! AMAZING :)

I also made some roasted broccoli with fresh garlic and olive oil! Delicous :)

I hope you enjoy!

"Health, happiness and success depend upon the fighting spirit of each person. The big thing is not what happens to us in life - but what we do about what happens to us." George Allen

Happy New Year!!!

Happy New Year Everyone!!  Hope everyone had a great New Year's Eve :)  I had a quiet evening... since I had to work this AM.

So a new year and fresh new starts!  I am excited...

I did put a deposit for that event in March! Woohooo.... It was a chunk of money, but hopefully will be worth it.  I also get to put something in 150 bag inserts!  Still figuring that out though - probably some kind of incentive for having a party, or a discount for a certain amount on an order.  I am going to have to stock up on catalogs too!

Speaking of catalogs - we got the draft of the new catalog - 26 pages.  It is really lovely and I am so excited to see what it looks like in person!  There are soooooo many new products!  I am already making a list of what I want! haha - but let's hope I sell some too.  Although I am a very good customer to myself!

So.... so far for January, I have 3 tentative parties planned.  I am just trying to figure out dates.  One might be in Feb. - but I am still not sure.  Hopefully they all go through!  Especially now having the catalogs!

Also, I just found out about 2 events coming up - one is in Jan. and the other is in Feb.  I emailed the woman and will give her a call Monday.  Hopefully those will be good - they are local too, which is nice :)

The January contest starts this month too!!  Hopefully that will get me some exposure....  I will post the details once I receive the actual ad. 

I listed Do You Bake? on MerchantCircle for a local business in my area.  You never know who is searching about :)

Well... I think that is about all for now.  This week should be interesting.  Winter break is over and my new school starts this week too... so that is 4 classes I will be taking... ugh - what was I thinking.... 

OK... so I know I have said it before, but tomorrow night will be a DYB? dinner :)

Meatloaf w/ DYB Meatloaf Seasoning
Garlic Mashed Potatoes w/ cheese (maybe bacon) with DYB Garlic Mashed Potato Seasoning
DYB Garlic & Herb Biscuits
Broccoli

Then DYB Coffee Cake for dessert :)

YUMMY!

"There is no such thing as can't, only won't. If you're qualified, all it takes is a burning desire to accomplish, to make a change. Go forward, go backward. Whatever it takes! But you can't blame other people or society in general. It all comes from your mind. When we do the impossible we realize we are special people."
- Jan Ashford