Am I "miss"ing something?

So, Italian fashion house, Missoni, has released a collection especially for Target.  It includes women's and girls' clothes, office supplies, shoes, even cute little espresso cups... how very Italian of them.  I went to Target this morning for a few essentials and almost thought it was black Friday.  People were buying Missoni in bulk!  It was like extreme couponing + hoarders + shop til you drop all rolled into one.  Seriously.  One person ripped open a box of shoes before the poor guys stocking the shelves could even get to it!  Another woman bought almost every Missoni letter box they had.  Just looking in her shopping cart gave me vertigo.  I get that Missoni's signature pattern (horizontal zig zags) is appealing.  It is very unique and recognizable.  However, it is not something that everyone should wear.  And it's definitely not what I would want my entire office decorated in.  I think maybe I'm missing something.  I just don't understand the frenzy.  Enlighten me please!

All That Glitters

My baby girl is growing up so fast!  It seems like she does something new every day.  Her newest accomplishment is using her hands to reach for things.  She reaches for her brother and often ends up swatting him in the face.  He's learning not to take it personally.  :)  She also loves and I mean LOVES shiny things.  A shiny silver Diet Coke can is enough to stop any fussiness.  Her reaction to seeing my watch is hilarious.  Her eyes get wide, she makes a perfect circle with her lips, and then uses every ounce of strength and concentration she can muster in order to lay her tiny hands on it.  Yesterday, she noticed my ring for the first time.  She was mesmerized!  Once Brian saw how taken she was with it he was reminded what a long road he has ahead of himself; he now has two girls to provide with shiny sparkly things!  As much as he is dreading the day he hears the words, "Daddy, I've met a boy..." today, he was comforted by the fact that it will be a long time before any boy will be able to show her something small and shiny and evoke the same reaction.

Open for Business!

Hopefully, one of these days, I'll be more consistent with blog updates!  

For those of you who don't know, I have recently started my own business.  I am now an independent sales consultant with Arbonne International.  Arbonne specializes in pure, safe, botanical products for anti-aging, skincare, cosmetics, and health & wellness.  Those of you who know me well know that I have always been self-conscious about my skin.  I used to joke that one of my goals in life was to be able to go out in public without makeup on and not feel like I had to hide!  These products are the best I've tried... and I've tried A LOT!  I can definitely tell a difference in my skin!  

As a consultant with Arbonne, I have the opportunity to create my own schedule and run my business in a way that works for my family.  I'm also part of a team that encourages me and helps me to reach each goal I set.  Most recently, I became a first step district manager, and did so in only two weeks!  

If you have a specific skincare, health, or body concern, please let me know!  Arbonne has products that help with a wide range of issues from crows feet to psoriasis, slow metabolism to fibromyalgia.  Check out our products online at www.arbonne.com.  I would love to help you!  If you are interested in owning your own business without the small-business-owner hours, being part of a fabulous team, and helping others to look and feel their best, let me know!  I'd love to have you as part of our team!