What this Avon Rep uses

As an Avon Independant Rep. I find that I don't always share the products that I use. I usually just share photos of products I think would be great to buy (sometimes ones I wish I could buy!)

SOOOOO without further adew, here are some products that I use and a few I own and have yet to start using soon.

For washing my face in the shower I use "AVON CARE 3 in 1 Cleansing Lotion" This face wash has a cleaner, toner and moisturizer in it. I like it.

Next, I recently changed my face moisturizer to the "AVON CARE Moisture Replenish Daily Hydrating Cream with SPF 15". As always, I broke out when I started using it. Probably because it actually had MOISTURIZER IN IT! My skin is so dry that I cannot use a facial moisturizer that is oil-free. It was so hard to find one that wasn't and that didn't cost and arm and a leg. I persevered through some breakouts and finally my skin got used to it and I love it!!

For my eyes I use a few of the Avon products and I LOVE all of them!!

I use the "Blackest Black" Glimmerstick eyeliner. I like how smooth it is when it glides on and that I don't need to use a sharpener as it self-retracts.

When I first started selling Avon I was super pumped to buy the "mark. i-mark Custom Pick Eyeshadows". They are sold in individual colors that you can put 2 or 4 in a "Snap to it" case. I bought Mink, Whisper, Plum Velvet and Corset and put them into the Mid size Snap-to-it case. The case has a magnetic strip that holds the shadow in. You can also put two blushes in or 2 shadows with a blush. So fun to customize my shadows!

These shadows are so nice, the colours are rich and they last sooooo long!! I have had mine since August and I use them almost daily and it doesn't even look that I have used them at all.

My favorite mascara from Avon is the" SuperShock Max Mascara". You can get it in Black or Black/Brown and it also comes in Waterproof. I seriously love it and it is always on sale for a great price.Okay so I am done with my facial products.

Next is the "Footworks Anti-Rub Blister Stick". I recently purchased a pair of TOMS shoes and since you are meant to buy them smaller than your show size because they stretch, I found that they rubbed the back of my ankle. I put the anti-rub blister stick on before putting my shoes on and they didn't rub at all! No more blisters or pain! Woo Hoo!! It is a clear stick so you don't get any colour on the foot or redisue on the shoes. Bliss.

When I signed up to be an Avon Rep I was given a tube og the "Moisture Therapy Intensive Treatment Hand Lotion". My hands get pretty dry in the winter so before bed I put this on (as it is quite thick) and it soaks in and makes my hands look so nice in the morning!! Love it.

I have this "Hammered Links Long Necklace" and I am looking forward to wearing it. It is a new purchase so I haven't worn it yet. But I really like the look of it!! So fun.

This little tub is the "Solutions Tinted Moisturizer with SPF 15". I need a tan to wear this or else the rest of my body looks white and my face looks tanned. So I used it in Arizona yesterday as I have gotten a slight 'glow' and I love it. I can use less cover up on my blemishes and it just feels so nice on!

I have purchased this face wash as it was on a HUGE sale and I couldn't resist!! As I have recently turned *gasp* 3-0, I am noticing that my skin just-may-need-some-age-defying-system.......:( So I bought this little guy and will try it out when I get home from Arizona. It is called "ANEW Rejuvenate Revitalizing 2-in-1 Gel Cleanser". A friend has tried it and gave a really good review so I am pumped to try it!

There you have it! All the products that I use.

You can contact me at avonwithamanda@hotmail.ca to find out the current campaign prices on any of these products. Send me your email address and I can email you the e-brochures as well.

Take care, *Amanda

Happily serving the Langley Area :)

Courageous but lacking a little still

I find blogging can be hard. Hard to find the right things to write about, trying not to just-blog-to-have-something-for-people-to-read. I want to blog so others can be encouraged, or to bring a little nugget away in some way from my sharing. I want to share what is on my heart.

(Don't get me wrong, I LOVE reading other friends blogs that blog daily! I LOVE their posts and am thankful that they write them for me to read! I just don't have the time or ideas to post all-the-time)

After I wrote about our 'journey' in trying to conceive baby #2 it seemed to open a door to many responses. I got instant replies from women who realized that they are not alone in their similar journey but they didn't know how to open up and share, and they now have someone to talk to. I got responses of people saying they are praying and believing along side us. And I got responses saying "it took courage for you to share that".

Courage. Hmmmmm, maybe? But I don't always have it.

cour·age 1. the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain, etc., without fear; bravery.

Maybe in some situations I can be courageous. Or find just enough courage to get by. I found it in being able to share in my last post. But sometimes I just can't seem to muster enough up. Do you ever feel like that?

This past week a group of Mom-Friends and I went to visit some girls at a local women's recovery house. We had a great night of fellowship (those girls there are incredible - God is so good) and headed downstairs for some worship. At the end of singing, a few friends were asked to share their 'stories'. I sat and cried as they shared their hearts and I silently hoped and prayed that I wouldn't be called out to do the same. I don't know why. But I just couldn't find the courage to say "I'll share" when asked who else would like to. I couldn't. I was actually trembling a little.

Why can I share my heart on my blog? Or share my heart to a friend? But not to a group of women who could take a nugget from my story? This is something I need to work on and pray about. I talk about my struggles, and hopes and fears with friends and family. I need to. But why can't I share my heart with strangers? Christian women who are eager and willing to listen? Maybe it's the fear of public speaking more than the lack of courage to share my heart. Thoughts for me to pray about.

Lord, please give me courage in the places I need it, in the times that are appropriate, and in the moments that can touch a heart or two. I love you God. Amen.