Toni's Avon

The high cost of beauty

2009-03-07T17:40:00.000-08:00

The other night I was feeling quite lazy. We stopped at the Wal Mart after the kids karate class and my husband made the comment that I looked "tired". The truth be told, I went out without makeup - so he pointedly told me to please not do that again! Men!
Growing up my mothers favorite saying was "Powder and paint make you what you ain't!" and as I get older it is becoming more and more of a reality. I'm still amazed though at the amount of money women will spend on their cosmetics and skin care. I was reading the Saturday paper this morning and looking through an ad for a cosmetic company, the prices were easily 3 times that of similar Avon products! Wow! And I wonder what is really in a name? Anything?
Sephora sells a lipgloss that looks pretty darn close to glazewear, only glazewear is $2.99, the Sephora brand was $29! One of the reasons I sell Avon is that it is such a good value, quality products, low price point. Personally I would rather spend my money on a vacation :)
You can see the latest values at www.youravon.com/tslowinski

Tuesday Feb. 24th FREE Pancake Day at IHOP

2009-02-21T15:28:00.001-08:00

It seems like forever since I have updated my blog :( So here goes - this Tuesday February 24th is FREE Pancake Day at IHOP. They do this each year on Shrove (or Fat) Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday. From 7AM until 10PM you can get a FREE, yes, that's right totally FREE short stack of pancakes at IHOP. There is one on Route 73 in Berlin and also one by the Cherry Hill Mall. This will be our 3rd FREE Pancake Day, the kids really look forward to silly things like this. A month back we stood in line in the freezing cold to get a free Grand Slam breakfast at Dennys!! Why do we do this, probably because we can - I am home with my boys each and every day, hopefully making memories that they will carry with them into adulthood (of their crazy mother dragging them to free food events :))
After breakfast we are headed down the shore to check out our trailer, only a few more months to go until the campground opens up and I can't wait! All of which wouldn't be possible if it wasn't for Avon and the money I am able to make. Times are tough all around, but Avon sells everyday essentials like shampoo, deodorant, soaps, etc, etc. Things we all use, at great prices! - heck we even deliver. Now what could be easier!

To view the current catalog online: www.youravon.com/tslowinski

Holiday Open House

2008-11-23T12:15:00.000-08:00

This coming weekend is our annual Holiday Open House - Friday and Saturday November 28 & 29th from 3-9PM. We will also be collecting new, unwrapped toys for the Toys for Tots program.
Need gifts for teachers, co workers, employees, etc? We have a nice variety of pre made gifts at amazing prices. Most are under $10.00, which is great news in this economy! I am including a few pictures for you to see, the items are $3.00, $4.00 and the large basket is $7.00

The Holidays are HERE!

2008-11-08T16:12:00.000-08:00

Well, we survived Spy Camp at the Franklin! It was a really fun night filled with scientific learning, an IMAX and then sleeping in the Sports Challenge exhibit! Definitly something we will do again and recommend to others :)
Thank goodness I had all of my things ready to go for the Ashland Craft Show today.
You can definitly feel that they holiday season has begun. I just love that I can provide people with really nice gifts that are first and formost affordable! In these economic times that is SO important! I originally began creating affordable, practical gifts when my son Stefan was still in school. He had so many therapists, teachers, etc. I wanted to make sure that I recognized each one of them but surely didn't want to break the bank either!
I make sure to shop around all year long to get the best bargains so that I can then pass them on to my customers!
Be sure to check out our Toys for Tots site

Ashland Church Craft Show

2008-11-05T19:23:00.001-08:00

Well, I spent most of the evening finishing up my items for the Ashland church craft show. The craft show is this Saturday the 8th of November from 1-4pm. It was a great show last year, the people are all so nice, it was alot of fun!
I make lots of gifts ranging in price this year from $3.00 to about $10, perfect for teachers, co workers, or to have around the house for unexpected guests:)
I still have a little more to get together in the next couple of days. We are going to the Franklin Institute Spycamp Friday night (you sleep at the institute) so I need to have everything finished by then. The Ashland church is located on Evesham road in Cherry Hill incase you are looking for a good craft show to visit on Saturday!

Toys for Tots

2008-10-31T20:15:00.000-07:00

Some very exciting news for Toni's Avon. This year we are supporting the Marines Toys for Tots program! Each year we choose a local charity to support and this year we will be collecting toys :)) There's nothing like being able to give back to the community, and at this time of year being able to help make a child smile is truly a gift!
We will have a drop box at our location, as well as during our open houses. If you would like to drop off a new toy, or we are specifically selling Bentley the Bear for a $15.00 donation, the bear will then be donated directly to Toys for Tots, please let me know! I am very excited about this new venture for Toni's Avon!

www.youravon.com/tslowinski

007 Quantum of Solice

2008-10-22T07:09:00.001-07:00

I was up late last night watching some television (really bad tv actually) and on comes a commercial for the new Bond movie Quantum of Solice. I have seen many James Bond movies, some along time ago - so long that I don't really like to talk about it!! I am looking forward to going to see this, maybe simply looking for a night out! Anyway, you can still get in on Avon's incentive for this movie. When you purchase their new fragrance, Bond Girl, you will receive a FREE downloadable movie ticket for Quantum of Solice. Depending on where you go, this could be worth up to $8.00 or more! Not a bad deal :)
The fragrance is nice, I have worn it myself. Hopefully Avon will come out with partner products such as body lotion and/or shower gel, I like to layer my scents.
View all the current brochures at:
www.youravon.com/tslowinski

Batista Bomb

2008-09-27T06:29:00.000-07:00

How many of you out there have boys who live for this WWE wrestling? I remember watching wrestling, or so they call it, on TV many, many years ago. Let me tell you it hasn't changed much since then! My 10 year old is just enthralled with this "staged" wrestling, toggling between Monday Night Raw and Friday Night Smackdown. He loves us to watch with him, and it is a true test of a parents love for their child! My husband took the boys to see WWE Summer Slam this summer in Wildwood, somehow I managed to be at home that weekend!!!
So what do I find combing through my Avon yesterday? WWE Mens watches! Oh my, what a PERFECT Christmas gift this is going to make! Unfortunatly for my son The Undertaker is NOT one of the choices but there is Batista, of the infamous Batista Bomb (no, I'm really not sure what that is either) and John Cena. Either one I am sure he will love.
You can find them in the Campaign 24 Avon brochure which will be coming out September 30 for your viewing pleasure!!
www.youravon.com/tslowinski

The Scents of the Season

2008-09-25T19:15:00.000-07:00

Each year my husband gets a permit that allows him to drive his truck on the Avalon beach. It is a very novel thing to do, really. How many people do you know that actually drive along the beaches? I would be willing to say not many!
Yesterday held the beginnings of the noreaster, the surf was beginning to swell, the waves were crashing angrily along the coast. The winds were probably up to 30 miles an hour yesterday, it was an awesome sight. My youngest son said "A once in a lifetime" experience.
Now that the weather is cooling down and fall is in the air, I enjoy surrounding myself with the scents of the season. You know, pumpkin pie, candles, cinnamon potpouri. Even my Footworks products need to be season appropriate! So long Tropical Coconut - Avon's new Winter Spice Footworks has a wonderfully warm aroma, I just love it! Even the packaging is a warm fallish color!
Actually the color of the mums that I am planning on purchasing this weekend!
Happy Fall!
www.youravon.com/tslowinski

Letterboxing

2008-09-19T19:20:00.000-07:00

Have you heard of Letterboxing? I hadn't until last year when I read about it in a Family Fun Magazine. Similar to Geocashing but not techy at all, people "plant" containers in various places that hold a small notebook, a rubberstamp and a pen. You need to go onto one of the letterboxing sites (letterboxing.org or atlasquest.org) to find clues to the different spots.
My boys and I went out the other day to do some letterboxing at the shore, there is something magical about the beach in September. I can't quite put my finger on it but it is certainly cool. We went to several places, one in particular was beautiful, an unprotected beach in Stone Harbor.
I think one other reason I hate to see summer go is that it is a reminder that another page in my kids lives has turned, another part of childhood magic fades away. I am so thankful that I am able to spend this time with them, honestly if it wasn't for my Avon business none of this would have been. Who knew selling lipstick would make for such wonderful memories!
www.youravon.com/tslowinski

September Days

2008-09-04T17:59:00.000-07:00

I'm sitting here in my porch at the shore, it is a cool evening after a muggy hot September day. I hear the sounds of the crickets or whatever they happen to be, it is a wonderful sound.
I can hardly believe that summer is over, it goes quicker and quicker the older I get. Just tonight I passed an Acme and I saw piles of bright orange pumpkins outside of the store. Yes, Fall is on it's way - with all of it's golden splendors. Look into the latest Avon brochure to find a bounty of harvest delights. Jimmy the Light Up Scarecrow and the Harvest Floral Pumpkin Centerpiece are a few of my favorites.
You will even find a fun costume just for your pooch!!!
www.youravon.com/tslowinski

Check out the new brochure

2008-09-02T11:51:00.000-07:00

Make sure you check out the new brochures posted bi weekly on my website:

youravon.com/tslowinski

Here you will find the latest brochures, specials and more!

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Happy Labor Day

2008-08-28T18:53:00.000-07:00

Well, here we are at the end of the official summer season. You know the older I get the quicker time goes by, a bit disturbing actually!

So, here is the new Avon brochure and what do you think you will find inside? Christmas items! Yup, that's right, Christmas items already.

When I first began my Avon business I was a bit uneasy about having holiday items so early (being in a trendsetter district we are 2 brochures, or 1 month ahead of the rest of the crew) but now I understand the value. As a trendsetter representative we not only highlight new products first, we also have wayyyyyyy fewer backordered items. Backorders are a staple of the Avon business it seems, but we have few or no backorders, which comes in very handy around the holidays!

Take a look at the new brochure at: www.youravon.com/tslowinski

View the latest catalog

2008-06-30T05:48:00.000-07:00

You can view the latest Avon catalog on my website:

www.youravon.com/tslowinski

I update the site each campaign so you are always assured of finding the latest brochure :)

Unibrow

2008-06-29T17:43:00.000-07:00

Being Italian my boys tend to have dark, course hair and the characteristic "Unibrow", or one continuous eyebrow! My older boys have their eyebrows waxed at the salon, which costs anywhere from $8.00 - $12.00, so when my 13 yr old needed to have his done I took him to Hair Cuttery. It cost $8.00 and they did a nice job! He looked really nice with "2" eyebrows instead of one! Well, not being all that familiar with the time frame that waxing takes to grow in, I was shocked at how quickly it grew back! Ok, now $8.00 is not going to break me but finding the time is my problem. I decided to give the SSS wax kit a try. It is incredibly easy to use, just microwave the wax in the container, apply and using the included strips - wax away your hair! It comes with 2 different sizes of applicators and a special after wax oil. Plus it costs about the same as 1 eyebrow wax at the salon and I'm thinking I may just get years of use out of this one kit! Very cool indeed!

What to do about the goooo

2008-06-04T18:46:00.000-07:00

Everyone who has kids should be able to relate to this story. My 10 year old son goes to bed one night with this green slimy stuff that he got at his birthday party and falls asleep with it on his finger. During the night the green stuff turns liquidy and covers his sheets and his shirt to the point where I seriously thought they were ruined. What made him do that, who knows - kids are so unpredictable and do things we can never explain!

Anyway, the story continues with a spray bottle of Skin so soft bath oil. I took the shirt and sheets and sprayed them with a good amount of the oil and let it sit overnight. The next day I threw them into the wash and low and behold! It all came out!

Moral of the story, keep a bottle of Skin so soft oil handy, it's awesome at taking care of the goo!

www.youravon.com/tslowinski

AVON Holiday Open House BLACK Friday Sale

2007-11-20T17:03:00.000-08:00

Black Friday Bonanza!
Want to avoid the crowded mall?
We have AVON gifts for all!
Friday and Saturday November 23 & 24 5-9PM
204 Juniper drive Cherry Hill
609-828-0783 856-304-5070
Prewrapped gifts ready for giving, prices starting at $3.00
Refreshments will be served

Skin so Soft Memories

2007-07-08T08:41:00.000-07:00

My very first memory of Avon dates back to my childhood. My father was an avid fisherman, he had boats and spent the better part of the summer out on the ocean. We always had a supply of Avon's Skin So Soft oil in the house as my Dad swore it was the only thing that kept the greenhead flies at bay!
Fast forward 40 years (I HATE to say that LOL!), Skin so Soft is still one of Avon's best sellng products but it is not only for the bugs! I found this list of all of the uses for SSS. Now as an adult, I am always looking for new ways to use products (saves me money!)
Check this out -

1.It's a Bath Oil.
2.It's an After Shower Moisturizer.
3.It can be used to remove Makeup.
4.It's a Suntan Oil. (It is not a sunscreen.)
5.Pour a little in the water of your Foot Saver to help moisturize your feet while you relax them.
6.It's a hot oil treatment to soften nails.
7.It's good massage oil for those sore, overworked muscles.
8.It repels insects for people and their pets (has been recommended in Outdoor Life, Field & Stream Magazines, plus Dear Abby.)
9.It helps relieve itching caused by insect bites and dry skin.
10.Sponge it on screen doors and windows to keep crawling bugs, as well as flies and mosquitoes OUT!!
11.It's a good cleaner, conditioner, and polish for natural wood. It cuts grease and dirt from kitchen cabinets with ease.
12.It removes chewing gum from hair, skin, carpet and most non-porous surfaces.
13.It removes glue and gum left behind by price tags and labels from glass, metal and most plastics.
14.It removes tape marks left by bandages from skin.
15.It cleans ink from skin, most vinyl, and painted surfaces.
16.It gently cleans heavy grease and oil from skin and most non-porous surfaces. 17.Great for mechanics.
18.It removes soap scum from shower doors, shower curtains, and windows as well as bathroom and kitchen fixtures.
19.It removes lime and hard water deposits form windows, fixtures, shower doors, and tile.
20.It removes tar spots from car finishes without damaging the finish.
21.It's an oil lubricant for pipe joints that won't slip together as easily as they used to.
22.It removes paint and stains from skin ... much gentler than turpentine.
23.It cleans paint brushes easily, and leaves them soft and new.
24.It cuts grease and dirt from range hoods.
25.It removes candle wax from furniture, carpeting, and clothing.
26.It removes scuff marks from patent leather shoes.
27.It removes Liquid Nails (paneling glue).
28.Two glass bowls or glasses stuck together? Drizzle a little SSS down the sides and they'll come apart easily ... no breakage!
29.It removes "Ring Around the Collar".
30.Wipe down Vinyl surfaces inside your car. Cleans them nicely and removes smoke odor left behind by cigarette smokers.
**Extra benefit ... while using it to clean, etc., SSS leaves your hands soft and smooth, unlike harsh cleaners.

Skin so Soft original oil is on sale for only $6.49 for 16.9oz, that is a 50% savings on a product that can do so much!
You can contact me at 856-427-4088
www.youravon.com/tslowinski

Have a great day!
Toni

Follow up on Advanced Wrinkle Corrector

2007-06-20T18:03:00.000-07:00

OK, I have been using this product for about a month now. I was pretty impressed with the results so far BUT, today I noticed that my forehead was almost completely smooth! Hey, what happened to those lines? I know they were there, I mean I look fairly good for my age of 47 but I know I had lines on my forehead!

I'm not so sure how this product works really. I am just glad to have it!

If you would like to see this for yourself, I would be happy to either get you samples, or even to give you a free 2 week trial. You will NOT be disappointed

www.youravon.com/tslowinski

In the Woods

2007-06-14T21:04:00.000-07:00

Now that school is done we have been going down to the campground. A wonderful place that is full of fun and full of BUGS! YUCK!! Understanding that mosquitos are much more than just pesky, they are carriers of the disease West Niles Virus. Make sure YOU and your family are protected this summer. Choose one of Avon's Bugguards with sunscreen for daytime, one without for evenings. They work, no question about it. Plus they smell great! A refreshing change from most bug spray products on the market.

In the eternal quest for fitness, I walk in the mornings with some friends. People complain all the time about the Strawberry flies that seem to attack from all angles in the mornings. I can happily say that a few spritzs of Bugguard before our trek keeps them all at bay!

Enjoy your day and keep safe!

Toni

Happy 15th Birthday ANEW!

2007-06-01T19:21:00.001-07:00

Happy 15th Birthday to Avon's best selling skin care line - ANEW

I can hardly believe it has been 15 years since I first tried ANEW products! I was a mere 32 years of age, now 15 years later I look like I'm 25!!! LOL But REALLY FOLKS! In honor of Avon's best selling skin care lines birthday -

EVERYTHING in the campaign 15 catalog will be reduced by 15%!

Yes, you heard right. Everything in the catalog that you order in campaign 15 will be discounted by 15%! So have a piece of virtual birthday cake, celebrate and get ready for the savings!

Oh, and by the way - I have had the chance to use the Advanced Line and Wrinkle Corrector by ANEW for the past 2 weeks and I can honestly say it is amazing!! I like to try a product before recommending it to my customers - this product has almost erased the "smile" lines that I have. Pretty cool! Now if I could get enough to fill my bathtub!!!

If you need a brochure, give me a call or email. As always, you can access all current catalogs at: www.youravon.com/tslowinski

Tales from the Dry Side

2007-05-11T20:03:00.000-07:00

Well, here we are again. Just about Summer!

Soon we will be basking in the sun, swimming in the chlorine pools, playing in the sand and swimming in the ocean. Sun and Chlorine and Sand - OH MY!!!

My skin is itching just thinking about all the fun in the sun I will soon be having!

So what is a girl to do? Avon has an amazing product just for you!

Moisture Therapy Intensive Body Lotion - just about the BEST lotion I have ever used.

Only $7.99 for a FULL 33 ounce pump bottle, sure to sail you through the summer months and beyond!

This product can be found in the current Beauty on a Budget brochure and won't be around for long. You can view all current brochures at www.youravon.com/tslowinski.

Enjoy your weekend in the sun!!

Toni

Bug Guard with Picaridin SALE

2007-05-05T19:01:00.000-07:00

Well, it's coming up on that time of year again. The wonders of summer will soon be upon us, and with the summer sun comes the summer bugs! YUCK!
You will want to make sure to protect your family from these pesky critters using Bug Guard products from Avon.
Avon offers a wide variety of Bug Guard products for every need and everyone in the family. From BugGuard plus with sunscreens to Bug Guard plus with Picaridin - a safe alternative to DEET - Avon has them all.
Now for a limited time you can purchase, only through Toni's Avon - Bug Guard plus with Picaridin, GREAT for those times when the sun is not out but the bugs sure are! Baseball games, early morning walks/runs, evenings on the patio
For only $4.50 or 2 for $8 or better yet, 3 for $10.00!!!
Stock up now while the going is good!!

Welcome to Toni's Avon

2007-05-05T06:20:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the best Avon blog around town! I am Toni, owner of Toni's Avon.
I am a longtime resident of Cherry Hill, mother of 5 boys ranging in ages from 24 to 9, proud parent of Rachel, a beagle/corgi mix, 2 cats, a hamster and a bunch of "sea monkeys"
What can you expect from Toni's Avon? Quality Avon products at great prices, unbeatable service, biweekly specials, etc, etc, etc.
I have a wonderful newsletter that I include in each campaign with tips, specials, even a section to advertise YOUR business!
Check out my website at www.youravon.com/tslowinski for my latest specials, and keep checking my blog for the latest and greatest information on all of our Avon products!

Coming soon............NEW and IMPROVED ANEW LINE AND WRINKLE CORRECTOR!
Now who DOESN'T want to look younger??!!