Convention 2011 - B is for "Balance" and "Being"

Wow!!!! That's all I can say.  Somehow after 20 years, Convention gets better every year.  The highlight was the announcement that CTMH has partnered with Provo Craft to bring us our very own Cricut cartridge!  I was honored that Karen and I were the ones to help with the announcement via a skit segment.  I got to make a wish for some sort of cutting system and Jeanette granted my wish!  I can hardly wait for it to arrive so I can start creating!  I'd love to have you share your creations as well.  Email me photos with the details of how you did it and I'll put them up.

Keys to Success with your CTMH Business and ***IMPORTANT***Convention Team Reception update

I'm at convention this week - if you aren't here with us, be sure to check the daily updates on the CTMH website and share the excitement of new products and programs!

I found this article and it really spoke to me.  In a nutshell, the article spells out how to succeed!  Each word is a gem.  We have heard and read most of this before, but something about the simplicity of each message I found compelling.  I hope you find it as inspiring as I have.

Over the past 20 years, I have been asked what the secret to success in CTMH is.  My simple answer is in this article that I'd like to share with you this week:

Don’t Give Up

By Julie Anne Jones

There's a fairly well known story about the Chinese bamboo plant. Maybe you've heard it. Just in case, it goes something like this:

The Chinese Bamboo plant starts from a tiny seed.

Vacations

I'm on vacation this week!  What I love about blogging is I can schedule this post and not break my chain.  Here is a very appropriate article I'd like to share with you from The Success Factory.  I will be using this as part of my addition to the ABC's of CTMH Class at convention.  My letter is "B" for "balance"

Vacations.....But I just want to get away from it all and not even THINK about my  business for one entire week…isn't THAT OK?

So…you want to just get away from it all for a  week or two and NOT think about your home business. You really just  need a clean break to relax, refresh and rejuvenate…is that  allowed?

Smile!

Today, I have a challenge for you! It's simple, costs nothing, but the payback is huge! It's in the form of a poem. You may be asking, what does smiling have to do with CTMH? The article following will explain. Leave me a comment and let me know your results!

SMILE!
Smiling is infectious,
You catch it like the flu,
When someone smiled at me today,
I started smiling, too.

I passed around the corner
And someone saw my grin
When he smiled I realized
I'd passed it on to him.

I thought about that smile
Then I realized its worth,
A single smile, just like mine
Could travel round the earth.

So, if you feel a smile begin,
Don't leave it undetected
Let's start an epidemic quick,
And get the world infected!

The 10 Compelling Wonders Of Spending Time Outdoors

I LOVE the outdoors!  I love to hike in the mountains, breathe deeply the clean, light mountain air, experience the wonders of mother-nature and get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.  It gives me time to think, daydream and recharge.  I have found color inspirations for my stamping by looking at natures changing seasons.   Don't get me wrong, I also enjoy getting dressed up and trading my hiking boots, wool socks and backpack for a fierce pair of heels and a great purse!  I began thinking exactly why I love being outdoors so much.  I came upon this article that I identified with and wanted to share it with you. 

OOPs! I knew I forgot something!

Oops!  I finally broke the chain.....I totally forgot to do my weekly blog post!  I was so engrossed in making fun gifts for my first downline convention ladies.  I've been stampin', gluin' and blingin' up a storm until the wee hours this morning.  Can't show then to you though, wouldn't want to ruin the surprise!