Home Based Business Mom

I’ve been out for awhile. Took a little time off for Easter and the kids are on Spring break right now.

I also joined a new business. Yep…
I have been on the hunt. I knew I wanted to finally let go of my Avon business, which I had done for years and years. I also wanted to discontinue Barefoot Books and Tastefully Simple.

Nothing wrong with any of those companies – I just have shifted my focus. I got burnt out…bored…
I’m also trying to lose about 12 pounds and Tastefully Simple AIN’T helping! Hello Almond Pound cake on my hips!

I did a lot of research – like I always do…
And really….my family, home, garden and guitar are my loves.

I looked through the AtHOME America online catalog – and WOW – I was blown away. I didn’t realize there was even a company out there that had such awesome home decor items. And this company is 25 years old! They are celebrating their 25th year anniversary this year, ALL year long!

I’ve already had my open house and I easily did over $500 by just inviting a few neighbors over!! I swear to goodness these products sell themselves.

For the month of March, AtHOME America is having a March Madness special on signing up. For the first time ever there are three choices of kits (I chose the Warm Welcome kit!), and all the kits are worth over $500 retail. AND you get one in March for the discounted rate of ONLY $125!! You have never seen so much stuff (quality!) for that little amount of money.

From my open house – I got two party commitments! And to be honest….I’ve never been real good at the whole party plan thing….I hate asking people to have a party. I don’t mind asking neighbors to come to the open house….that’s nothing….I enjoy that and it’s fun. But this time I sold $500 and got two parties out of it! So I’ve alreayd MADE $100 in my first week!

Commissions go as follows:
$0-1999 = 20%
$2000-$6999 = 25%
$7000 and over = 30%

Plus there are tons of incentives, bonuses, rewards….

The support has been incredible. I just got off the phone with the AtHOME America Pro Team which is available during the week. It’s an 800# you can call for answers to questions or help that you might need.

I have a wonderful mentor, the woman that signed me up – and of course her mentor helps me as well. Getting to meet other women that want the same goals – that are willing to help at any time….give guidance – tips….that connection is one of the big reasons I do a home business on top of my already full-time job of nine websites. Lord knows that MoneyMakingMommy.com is a full time job in itself!

My goal is to create a team of 12 women that are ambitious, fun, energetic and goal oriented that will climb to the top ranking of AtHOME America. I think with all the rewards and incentives (who wouldn’t want a free vacation…..recognition and to decorate their home for free!), and financial potential – this is a truly golden opportunity.

So….
This is my invitation to YOU! Yes you!! The woman that made the new year’s resolution to finally work at home and do something she loves! I can promise you – I will be there to support you and help you in any way that I can. But honestly….the AtHOME America kit and training manual will have you SO excited and on your way – that if you have ANY “go-getter” in you – you’ll probably be teaching me a thing or two!

Look over my AtHOME America website. Look at the online catalog. If you think you fit the profile as one of my 12 KEY team members – than I would love to talk to you and send you YOUR invitation to join AtHOME America.

Like I said…..the kit is ONLY $125 for the month of March. And you get your choice of three different, fabulous kits. You can’t go wrong with any of them.

I’ve decided to call my team the “Celebrate Me Home” team. (Love that song – don’t you?) I’m ready to help you!

Are YOU one of the 12??

I know several successful women that are with a home party plan type business that create themes for their home parties.

These theme type parties can really enhance the experience for guests….and that could lead to bigger sales. Bigger sales is the goal!

Making guests “feel” like they are coming to something special makes the experience unique and fun, instead of the dreaded *blah* home party. Haven’t we all been to those? It’s almost like a baby shower…..you want to crawl out of the dorkiness that envelops the entire party and run once you’ve hit the exit.

So what theme is the RIGHT theme?
Getting to know your hostess is a good way to pick a theme that suits both she and her guests. And by suggesting a theme….let your hostess know it could benefit her greatly with more sales….and that always means more for the hostess in products!

Themes can make a home party more fun and less “same ole, same ole” – as I said – but they don’t have to be difficult or time consuming.

I recently received an invitation to a “Fiesta” home party. All the food was Mexican, non-alcoholic and alcoholic margaritas were served and Mexican/Latin music.

It was a lot of fun.

I actually do a lot of themes myself. The most popular right now is a wine and cheese party. Most party goers live in the neighborhood – so alcohol isn’t an issue. But if people are driving….that is an issue. So keep that in mind when planning your theme. That goes without saying I’m sure.

But beautiful wine glasses, assorted cheeses and fruit are a great way to treat guests at a home party. The food isn’t overly heavy and wine helps relax everyone.

PARTY & EVENT PLANNING THE ebook that helps “YOU” amaze guests with ease!

It seems hardly anyone ever entertains anymore – so a great way to help folks find a reason to break out those dusty wine glasses (that your hostess JUST loves, but never gets to use), and pretty serving platters is by spreading the word about your home party business!

If you’re in a home party plan business that sells wine, wine glasses or serving platters or dishes….USE YOURS! Show them off by letting the hostess use them during the party.

For more home party plan themes – feel free to check out the list of themes on my site www.TheWAHMConnection.com.
I have a great list there. If you decide to use this list on your site….or promote it – please give credit where credit is due and let folks know where the list came from. A link back would be great! Thanks!

What home party plan ideas have you used recently that really worked?

Spring is a great time to book home parties. People are ready to mix and mingle after a long winter!

Maybe even a Spring themed home party? Pretty fresh flowers, packets of seeds as a little party favor and seasonal fruits and veggies with a lite dip.

Don’t get too stressed out about your theme, and remember – you don’t HAVE to have a theme at all. But sometimes having a theme can actually make it easier with planning. It takes a lot of guess work out of it and people enjoy coming to a little “event” that has a theme.

<<–image that was used without permission.

UPDATE: The image has been removed and I received a very nice apology:

“Dear Kelly,

I understand that I have offended you and others. The moment I discovered my “novice” online business was doing something questionable, I immeadiately felt the need to correct all that I had be questioned about. I truely did not intend anything questionable.”

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Original Post:

OH this is nice…

I see that someone STOLE one of the images from my site www.TheWAHMConnection.com and links the STOLEN image to a yahoogroup called xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx – found at: http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/xxxxxxxxxxxx and states….”We promote integrity and honesty in all our business and personal communications and transactions. We humbly ask that you be committed to the same!”

Oh Reeeeeaaaalllyyyy?? Why don’t you practice what you preach there missy!?

Last time I remember “honesty and integrity” meant NOT stealing images that are other people’s original content?!!!

MY image: http://thewahmconnection.com/NEW06/images/twcjoin.jpg

(Which I paid to have professionally designed, unique to my site!!), is found on this person’s site: http://xxxxxxxxxxx
(Bottom of the page – until it’s kindly removed!!!)

She didn’t even rename the image?!!! Niiiice!!
And she has the dimensions of the image wrong – so it doesn’t even display correctly.

Some people suck.

And eventually people will call you on your suckiness.

Be careful out there folks!!