Monday, July 21, 2014

Celebrate Yourself

I made a promise to myself when I started my Mary Kay business that I would give it my all and try to make it a success. I was feeling like I needed a change and I was looking for something I could claim for myself. I thought, I'm sure I can make time for this - how hard can selling makeup be? Boy was I wrong. It was only after starting my business that I realized how busy I really am.

In the moment, it feels like I'm a hamster on a wheel. Every day is about the same and I feel like, at some point, I'm going to fall off. But, at the same time, every day is rewarding and every day has new adventures. I owe that, at the moment, to my daughter. She keeps us on our toes and reminds us to appreciate the little things. I don't want to miss one second of the precious time we get to spend together and, by the end of the day, I wonder where the time went and perpetually move working my business to tomorrow's list.

Being a mom helps me push myself to live in the now, and it's helped me in so many ways in all aspects of my life, but it doesn't encourage time alone. I feel guilty taking it and so there's never time set aside for it. I'm still trying to find that balance of family time and me time. It occurs to me that this is really the plight of mother's everywhere: finding a way to rid ourselves of the guilt of taking some time to nurture or pamper or recharge ourselves.

That journey of finding my personal time is why I'm still struggling through getting my business off the ground. I want to find a way to feel at peace about disengaging from everything to self-reflect for a bit. For me, my business is about connecting with other women and feeling empowered. You feel good when you look good and that's a great step to bringing out the confident woman in all of us. I still want to see this journey through and I hope you'll join me for the ride.

Take some time for yourself and I'll help you celebrate! If you book a party in July or August, I'll double your hostess rewards! That means you'll get $150 (retail) of Mary Kay products for $70. And you can earn even more when 5 guests attend and when your friends book off of your party. Let's celebrate YOU and bring your friends along for the fun!

Peace & Love - A

Thursday, June 12, 2014

Challenge Yourself to Bare Skin

OK. I admit it. I don't always wear makeup. *Gasp* I don't know why, but that feels like a dirty little secret. But I have to tell you, I'm happy to let my natural face fly...or whatever.

I don't always wear makeup because I don't always have time. Most of my waking moments at home consist of extremely unglamorous events where I somehow end up with baby food in my hair and puffs stuck to my arms. Those things are weirdly sticky. On top of hectic, fun nights - I am NOT a morning person. Most mornings I'm lucky to have a matching outfit on let alone a well-blended, three-color eye shadow combo. I'd much rather sleep that extra twenty minutes and continue my dream that I'm lounging on a beach with a mai tai.

So why am OK with a barely makeup'd face? Because I always make time for skincare. Using the TimeWise Miracle Set has made such a difference in the look and feel of my skin that I don't mind leaving the house without spending tons of time at the mirror. Now don't get me wrong. When I have the time, I love playing with color and spending extra time trying things like cat eyes and bronzers. But I love that I can do just the CC Cream (or just my bare face) and Ultimate Mascara and still feel like a million bucks. My complexion looks more even, my face is smoother, and my skin isn't dry. I love it!

You can make the Miracle Set your new favorite thing today! And now is a great time to do it! I'm taking the 24 Challenge. I need to sell $24 to 24 people in 24 hours! Help me reach my goal and get yourself some great products at the same time! 

To celebrate my first challenge, here are some deals to get you all as excited as I am:

1. Pick a free gift with any purchase $30 or more! (Your choice of a Mini Mary Kay Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover with Mini Mary Kay Lash Love Mascara OR a Mini Microdermabrasion Set with Mini Soothing Eye Gel)
2. Buy a TimeWise 3-in-1 Cleanser ($20) and TimeWise Age-Fighting Moisturizer ($24) for only $35! (That's a $44 Value!)
3. Spend $50 and get one item HALF OFF! And because I'm so excited about this challenge, I'll give you your most expensive item at half off!

You can order by visiting my website at www.marykay.com/aholfinger or emailing me at aholfinger@marykay.com.

Peace & Love - A

Thursday, May 8, 2014

Ain't No Party Like a Mary Kay Party

OK. We all have our ideas about a Mary Kay party; or any other "I bought it from my *fill in the blank* lady" party, for that matter. I've thrown parties for everything - ask my friends, they'll vouch for that. What I love about a Mary Kay party is that you never have to throw the same party twice - and if you just want to pamper yourself, you can schedule a one-on-one consultation.

Because I know we all have palpitations when someone asks us to throw a party, here's a few reasons why throwing a Mary Kay party will be the most fun you've ever had with a product party.

1. There's No Sales Presentation. Period. 
I'm not going to stand in front of you and all your friends and tell you how great every single product is and rattle off a list of ingredients and every claim about Mary Kay products. That's not fun for you or for me. What I will do is, based on your choice of theme, plan out what products to sample for you and your friends. I'll walk you through the application of each product and tell you about it as we go (as in, this is what it's called and these are the benefits). You can talk, add comments - it's interactive! That's the fun part - you all get to try the products together and a Mary Kay party only takes 45-60 minutes.

2. The Sky's The Limit 
When it comes to themes, the possibilities are endless. You can do a spa party and try Mary Kay products like Satin Hands, Mint Bliss Energizing Lotion, TimeWise Even Complexion Mask, and TimeWise Body Toning Lotion. If you're a bride to be, you can invite all of your bridesmaids over and we can try looks for the wedding. Theme your party 'Girl's Night Out' so you can all get ready for your night on the town together or do a Five-Minute Face party to learn how to get ready when you're on the go. A regular skincare party consists of the TimeWise Miracle Set, TimeWise Foundation, and color cosmetics like mineral eye and cheek colors and lipsticks and glosses. It's all about you and your friends (or just you if you want a one-on-one consultation)!

3. It's All About Technique
I'm a firm believer that makeup should enhance your face, not make you look like you got ready in the dark. I love that Mary Kay parties encourage you to learn the benefits of skincare and the technique for applying your color cosmetics on your own. My hands-off approach at your party will help you recreate that awesome smokey eye or cat eye with confidence. It's all about showcasing the beauty that's already there.

4. Hosting Comes With Perks
You'll always get a small gift from me for hosting, because I appreciate the fact that you're throwing a party! You can also earn FREE product based on your party sales. For example, if your party sales total $300, you can earn 10% ($30) in free product with no bookings, 15% ($45) with one booking, and 20% ($60) with two bookings. Free product earnings begin with total party sales of $200 or more.

I know that once you have a party, it will be your new favorite thing! Summer 2014 products will be available soon - send me a message to plan your party today!

Peace & Love - A



Monday, April 28, 2014

Mary Kay How-To: Five Minute Face (+playlist)

Happy Monday!

My everyday face has to be quick and easy. I'm always the last one to get ready and I don't have time to spend more than 10 or 15 minutes on my morning skincare routine. Even though I have to fit my routine into my schedule, I've found that I can still have fun with color and keep my skin healthy with all the options Mary Kay has given me. I'm a ten steps or less kind of girl and you better believe, if those steps aren't simple, I won't be doing them. That is something that I love about Mary Kay - there's something for everyone.

Whether you have five, ten, or thirty minutes to spend on your face; whether you love playing with color or you prefer the timeless look of neutrals; or you need a line of skincare products that makes it easy to keep your skin healthy and radiant: I can help you find what works for you.

Check out this Mary Kay How-To video on looking fabulous in five minutes.

It features the following products that will make your skincare and makeup routine a breeze:

Mary Kay TimeWise Day Solution Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35

Mary Kay Lip Liner

Mary Kay Creme Lipstick

Mary Kay Creme-to-Powder Foundation

Mary Kay Mineral Cheek Color

Mary Kay Lash Love Mascara

Mary Kay Mineral Eye Color


All of these products can be interchanged with whatever Mary Kay products you love. For instance, if you're not a lipstick kind of girl, you could substitute the lip liner and lipstick for a NouriShine Plus or At Play Lip Gloss.

Give me a shout and we can plan an awesome party full of great Spring looks!

Peace & Love - Afton




Friday, April 25, 2014

Life has a funny way of taking you places you never thought you'd go. I realize that more now than I ever have before. As a new mom, I've been taking a hard look at my life, the example I'm setting for my baby girl, and the kind of wife I am to my husband. Like any other self-respecting person, I want to be the best I can at everything I do. But like many new moms will tell you, you begin to lose yourself in all of the focus on your family. That's what brought me to Mary Kay.

I've used Mary Kay products for years, but never thought (seriously) about selling them until recently. I was looking for a way to connect with other women that was relaxed and rooted in a place of sharing our secrets and some positive energy. I also wanted to do something for myself that would still allow me to focus on my family. Starting my Mary Kay business seemed like the perfect opportunity when it presented itself a couple weeks ago. So here I am, starting a new business, and hoping to make some great new friends and share the great line of Mark Kay products.

So what does this have to do with you? Well, anyone that knows me personally will tell you that I'm not a high-pressure sales person. I don't like to be pressured into purchases and I know my customers wouldn't want that either. So if you ask me questions, have a party, or want a one-on-one consultation, know that I'll always tell you the truth and I won't make suggestions that don't fit with your lifestyle. I want to be your favorite Mary Kay lady - so your satisfaction is of the utmost importance to me. Additionally, I'll always have monthly specials, great hostess programs, and promotions.

I'm so excited to start my business and I want to bring all of you along for the ride. To celebrate my new start, I'll be running the following promotions for orders through May 2!

All Orders - 10% off!
All Orders $50 or more - 15% off!
All Orders $75 or more - 20% off!

Visit my website at www.marykay.com/aholfinger to see the latest Mary Kay products and to shop online. If you'd like to order by phone or email, contact me here:
(740) 506-1274 or aholfinger@marykay.com

Peace & Love - Afton