Hello from Washington! After a long train trip here, today was spent walking around the city. Now it is time to get down to business...at least a little.
So I'm heading from one session to another. Tomorrow will be full of running from one end of the convention center to the other. Should be fun!
Oh have I mentioned that I love my iPhone? I decided to leave my laptop at home this trip. Nearly everything I do on it I can do on the iPhone - including posting on my blogs! An added bonus? It weighs a lot less than the laptop.
Friday, June 25, 2010
Dear Maven - Homeology
Dear Maven,
Dear Maven is a column in our monthly demonstrator’s newsletters. I have not written any of these articles, but am sharing them here for your information.
We are loving all of the new green cleaning products but a couple of questions arise. Is the All Purpose Cleaner anti-bacterial? The kitchen counters are shining, but can I eat off of them?
No, Homeology products do not claim to be anti-bacterial products. The reason? We love Homeology for what it 
was intended for—a natural, safe way to clean without harsh chemicals.
was intended for—a natural, safe way to clean without harsh chemicals.
To kill germs you can bet there has to be some pretty heavy stuff involved. By law, any product claiming to be an anti-bacterial product must use specific active ingredients. We did not want to use those type of ingredients in Homeology products as they can be much too harsh for everyday use. And harsh is being polite—I’ve used some of these anti-bacterial products and I wish I’d brought a biohazard mask to save me from the fumes.
The only time I would recommend using those harsher chemicals is when cleaning up after you’ve worked with raw meat. (But only in the areas needed and only as needed.) Otherwise, think of Homeology as your main squeeze when it comes to everyday use and for clean-ups from spills.
We have chosen Homeology to be a well-balanced blend of cleaning with minimal chemicals and impact on the environment. Bonus: Homeology smells great, too. And yes, Homeology is non-toxic so you can eat off your counters after you spray them.
Happy Homeology cleaning,
Maven
Dear Maven is a column in our monthly demonstrator’s newsletters. I have not written any of these articles, but am sharing them here for your information.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Dear Maven - "Economic" Reductions?
Dear Maven,
I recently went to the grocery store and was disappointed to see that my favorite ice cream has been shrunk down to a miniature sized container. It got me to thinking – what if Gold Canyon starts cutting corners to save a buck in this shaky economic climate? Should I be worried?
Oh, Honey. I can almost feel your disillusionment leaping at me off my computer screen. On those bad days when all we want to do is change into some giant sweatpants and have our way with a gallon of ice cream, the last thing we need is to see that someone’s trying to rip us off and charge the same (or even more!) for a lesser product.
Well rest assured that Gold Canyon is dedicated now more than ever to delivering “The World’s Finest”® products to our consumers and Demonstrators and always will be. Every component that goes into our products is selected because of its capacity to out-perform the competition at every turn.
Sure, it’s tedious to test 37 different wax and wick combinations only to toss them all and start from scratch, but at Gold Canyon, that’s what our Research and Development team does. It’s that tireless spirit that ensures that you and every one of your customers is pleased with the end result – a flawless product that you deserve!
So the next time you find yourself lying awake at night pondering which of your favorite products is going down the tubes next (“Will it be my lip gloss? What’s next? My wrinkle cream? Maybe my chai tea latte?”), just know that you can always count on Gold Canyon to maintain the same level of quality to which you’re accustomed – “The World’s Finest”.
Dear Maven is a column in our monthly demonstrator’s newsletters. I have not written any of these articles, but am sharing them here for your information.
I recently went to the grocery store and was disappointed to see that my favorite ice cream has been shrunk down to a miniature sized container. It got me to thinking – what if Gold Canyon starts cutting corners to save a buck in this shaky economic climate? Should I be worried?
Oh, Honey. I can almost feel your disillusionment leaping at me off my computer screen. On those bad days when all we want to do is change into some giant sweatpants and have our way with a gallon of ice cream, the last thing we need is to see that someone’s trying to rip us off and charge the same (or even more!) for a lesser product.
Well rest assured that Gold Canyon is dedicated now more than ever to delivering “The World’s Finest”® products to our consumers and Demonstrators and always will be. Every component that goes into our products is selected because of its capacity to out-perform the competition at every turn.
Sure, it’s tedious to test 37 different wax and wick combinations only to toss them all and start from scratch, but at Gold Canyon, that’s what our Research and Development team does. It’s that tireless spirit that ensures that you and every one of your customers is pleased with the end result – a flawless product that you deserve!
So the next time you find yourself lying awake at night pondering which of your favorite products is going down the tubes next (“Will it be my lip gloss? What’s next? My wrinkle cream? Maybe my chai tea latte?”), just know that you can always count on Gold Canyon to maintain the same level of quality to which you’re accustomed – “The World’s Finest”.
Dear Maven is a column in our monthly demonstrator’s newsletters. I have not written any of these articles, but am sharing them here for your information.
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Dear Maven - Diffusers
Dear Maven, The Diffusers are such a wonderful product and the perfect gift for teachers, but as a Demonstrator I am always getting requests for scents that are not available in the Diffusers. When will Gold Canyon be coming out with more scents?
Ah, the one question I get over and over . . . “Why can’t I have [insert favorite scent here] in [insert product line here]?
Let’s address this now before it’s asked again. Oh wait, too late. I think that’s the ding of my inbox now as I type this.
Well, dear Demonstrators, I admire you for your persistence in trying to please your customers. After all, where would we be without persistent Demonstrators? However, I must explain the reasoning behind this mystery.
The reality is, it’s really not much of a mystery. Gold Canyon is known as “The World’s Finest” and this I KNOW you know. Well, because of this fact, we can’t just offer every fragrance in every product line and still meet our high standard of quality.
One thing you may not know is our R & D (Research and Development)
department Coworkers are super perfectionists. When we hire for R & D, we actually look for this on their resumes! These highly trained scientists worthy of Gold Canyon aren’t exactly falling from the sky either. With the experts we do hire and their mission of providing “The World’s Finest”, they don’t exactly have extra time on their hands. Currently, only the best-performing fragrances are offered in Diffusers. But don’t worry—R & D is always developing and testing more fragrances that may be offered in the future!
As professor at GCU, I use Diffusers to keep my classroom from smelling stale. We have developed the Give Teacher an “A” Gift Giving set that is the perfect back-to-school gift for teacher of all class ages. It is flameless, comes with a cute ruler ribbon exclusive to the set and a full set of decals to ensure your Diffuser is always in season. And, since the fragrance lasts 3-5 months, you don’t have to worry about ordering a refill until winter break!
Bottom line: I know how you and your customers all love Gold Canyon fragrances so much and I really can’t blame you for that. So, I’m sure this won’t be the last time you or I hear this question, but maybe now you can explain things a little better. Perfection takes hard work people and no one would want their Sugar Cookie fragrance to be under par now would they? I didn’t think so!
Dear Maven is a column in our monthly demonstrator’s newsletters. I have not written any of these articles, but am sharing them here for your information.
Ah, the one question I get over and over . . . “Why can’t I have [insert favorite scent here] in [insert product line here]?
Let’s address this now before it’s asked again. Oh wait, too late. I think that’s the ding of my inbox now as I type this.
Well, dear Demonstrators, I admire you for your persistence in trying to please your customers. After all, where would we be without persistent Demonstrators? However, I must explain the reasoning behind this mystery.
The reality is, it’s really not much of a mystery. Gold Canyon is known as “The World’s Finest” and this I KNOW you know. Well, because of this fact, we can’t just offer every fragrance in every product line and still meet our high standard of quality.
One thing you may not know is our R & D (Research and Development)
department Coworkers are super perfectionists. When we hire for R & D, we actually look for this on their resumes! These highly trained scientists worthy of Gold Canyon aren’t exactly falling from the sky either. With the experts we do hire and their mission of providing “The World’s Finest”, they don’t exactly have extra time on their hands. Currently, only the best-performing fragrances are offered in Diffusers. But don’t worry—R & D is always developing and testing more fragrances that may be offered in the future! As professor at GCU, I use Diffusers to keep my classroom from smelling stale. We have developed the Give Teacher an “A” Gift Giving set that is the perfect back-to-school gift for teacher of all class ages. It is flameless, comes with a cute ruler ribbon exclusive to the set and a full set of decals to ensure your Diffuser is always in season. And, since the fragrance lasts 3-5 months, you don’t have to worry about ordering a refill until winter break!
Bottom line: I know how you and your customers all love Gold Canyon fragrances so much and I really can’t blame you for that. So, I’m sure this won’t be the last time you or I hear this question, but maybe now you can explain things a little better. Perfection takes hard work people and no one would want their Sugar Cookie fragrance to be under par now would they? I didn’t think so!
Dear Maven is a column in our monthly demonstrator’s newsletters. I have not written any of these articles, but am sharing them here for your information.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Vacation...all I ever wanted...
Ahh….vacation. Last week I took several days off of work. The hubby, puppy boy and I all headed to Michigan to visit my family. It was a much needed break. We had a wonderful time seeing family and just spending time together.
Le sigh. I’m back to work today.
While in Michigan, I picked up several plants from my dad. There broccoli, peppers (2 types), eggplant, and a few varieties of tomatoes. I think that’s it. Yesterday, since I was still off of work and back at my house, I put several of the plants in the ground. I also planted lavender and sunflower seeds in pots. Hopefully they will grow well and I can transplant them.
Now I just need to get the materials to expand the garden. Then I can put several seeds in the ground. Oh…and I also want to buy or start a few more veggies.
This weekend is shot for doing anything around the house. I work Saturday during the day, have a Gold Canyon party at night. Sunday I have church in the morning and a Gold Canyon Party in the afternoon. I work on Monday, too – and have a meeting after work – so that day is also shot. Perhaps the following weekend?
Le sigh. I’m back to work today.
While in Michigan, I picked up several plants from my dad. There broccoli, peppers (2 types), eggplant, and a few varieties of tomatoes. I think that’s it. Yesterday, since I was still off of work and back at my house, I put several of the plants in the ground. I also planted lavender and sunflower seeds in pots. Hopefully they will grow well and I can transplant them.
Now I just need to get the materials to expand the garden. Then I can put several seeds in the ground. Oh…and I also want to buy or start a few more veggies.
This weekend is shot for doing anything around the house. I work Saturday during the day, have a Gold Canyon party at night. Sunday I have church in the morning and a Gold Canyon Party in the afternoon. I work on Monday, too – and have a meeting after work – so that day is also shot. Perhaps the following weekend?
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