Starting out fresh- New business!

March 18th, 2017 I started a new business, and I can't be more excited to share this with everyone!!

You might be wondering what the heck was I thinking? 👀

Ok, I'll tell you what I was thinking:   I absolutely LOVE this product line, I wanted a discount on purchases for myself, and lastly, WHY NOT?

I am now an Independent Designer with Origami Owl!

I mean, have you SEEN the jewelry yet??

It all started with this:

This is my work lanyard. I still work outside the home as an Educational Assistant in an elementary school. A good friend of mine, who I've known online only for about 10 years now, has  been a Designer with Origami Owl, or O2 as we designers call it, since the beginning... Well, she asked a simple question on Facebook: Who has to wear a badge for work?  I answered of course, and then I got a message from her that there was a sale on the lanyard locket badge holders if I was interested. What do you think I did? Well, you guessed right. I bought one!!  I even ordered extra charms to add to my locket. The original one came with a school bus charm, the pencil charm, a set of books with an apple charm, and the leaf charms. 

I honestly fell in love with the charms and the locket!

Since March, I have been doing A LOT! The top photo is of me wearing the Hostess Exclusive look that I earned for FREE for the month of July. The next three photos are items that I put together for other people (I never watermarked these for some reason, lol). And the last photo is my typical booth set up for events.   I have done at least one event every month since starting in March, and I have only had ONE event where I didn't sell even one charm, which is amazing. 

Just a couple weeks ago, I had the opportunity to attend my first ever O2 Experience. This year's convention marked the 5th anniversary of O2! That's right, O2 has only been a thriving direct sale business for 5 years now, but it's been around a bit longer than that! Go take a look at how O2 started here:  https://kiralee.origamiowl.com/ourstory

Now I have a VIP Group on FB, and I'm working towards my first goal: getting enough points to earn the incentive trip to the Riviera Maya in March!! I have until December 30th to get an additional 80 points, which means I need to start building a team, getting my team volume to be no less than 2000tv a month, and getting no less than 500pv (that's personal volume) per month. My goal is to get a minimum of 100 points so I can take my daughter on the trip with me. Even if I only get 80 points, I can go on the trip just myself, but I really want my daughter to go with me so we can celebrate her birthday in style! The trip is just a few days before her 18th birthday! 

I'll be updating this blog more, now that I have more exciting things to talk about! 

Find me and follow me on the other platforms!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/o2kiralee/

Instagram and Twitter: @o2kiralee

My Website: https://kiralee.origamiowl.com

I'M IN LOVE WITH ORIGAMI OWL!!!

#DESIGNERFORLIFE

#O2LOVE

#O2KIRALEE

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NEW FUNDRAISER!

I am proud to announce a wonderful fundraiser for The Homewtown Dance Crew!

Starting now until July 31st 20% of all online orders made through this link http://kira.scent-team.com/shop/hpPortal.php?pTok=383725142817112098  will go to HTDC for costumes, makeup, and other costs, including the costs of becoming a 501c3 organization!  35% of all direct orders through me will also go to HTDC!

If you are on Facebook, be sure to check in the Event at  https://www.facebook.com/events/890497104299716/ and watch for updates and specials!

BACK ONLINE!

I'm finally back online via desktop. Mobile internet is difficult to manage, and very hard to post from.

So, here are a few things that I have been doing since my last blog post, way back in September:

• I've run a couple contests on Facebook! The first giveaway was a simmer pot with two bags of  Mia Melts. My second giveaway was a gift-basket.
• I have a new contest going on right now: I'm aiming to reach 300 likes on my Facebook page by April 30th. You can check out my page at www.facebook.com/KirasMiaBella.  There are THREE PRIZES!!! The first prize is ONE Country Home Simmer Pot with a matching bag of Mia Melts AND a $50 Mia Bella Gift Certificate. Second prize is ONE 20oz Signature Sculpted Candle of your choice AND a $25 Mia Bella Gift Certificate. Third prize is ONE 16oz Jar Candle in the scent of your choice AND a $10 Mia Bella Gift Certificate. Hurry up and follow the post and get entered to WIN! :) As of right now I am at 181 likes for the page! 15 days left to get to my goal! Do you think I can do it? I think so!!! 
• I'm helping out two causes right now, through the sales of some special candles: First is the World Wildlife Conservation Society (WWCS). Mia Bella has an exclusive line of 5- 16oz jar candles available, benefiting the Conservation efforts currently going on worldwide. There is Tiger, Panda, Sea Turtles, Green Parrot, and Polar Bear. $3 per jar sold goes to the WWCS.  Second, my 16yo son has huge plans to participate in an 11 day educational trip to Costa Rica, in the summer of 2015. Costa Rica currently hosts 16% of the worlds wildlife population in their tiny country, along with an amazing number of plants. This country is the most bio-diverse country in the world!  With that being said, anytime between April 15th, 2015, I am promoting these amazingly scented candles as a double fundraiser. As I previously mentioned, $3 from each candle goes to the WWCS. Additionally, whatever income I receive from the purchase of these candles will be going directly to my son's Costa Rica fund!

As you can see, I'm still actively working on selling Mia Bella Candles!  

Don't forget to check out my Facebook fan page and get entered to win one of those awesome prizes! Also, if you want to get more information about those amazing WWCS candles, go to www.kira.scent-team.com. 

Check out my Facbook Page!!

If you are on Facebook, come check out my Mia Bella Page!

https://www.facebook.com/KirasMiaBella

You don't have to be my FB Friend to like the page. Just go like it! ;)

Also, while you are at it, click on the Events tab, and join in on my fundraiser for a local non-profit organization, Elderly Alternatives. For every 16oz Jar Candle sold, $5 goes directly to Elderly Alternatives. A portion of all the other sales will also be donated to the organization. There is a shopping link provided to help keep track of all the sales. This fundraiser ends December 31, 2013.

I just love helping out local organizations. :)

Why Mia Bella Candles?

I have been asked this question many times recently- Why did I choose to sell Mia Bella Candles?

Here's why:
First of all, I have extremely strong allergies (I consider them to be severe) to anything scented. I can't even walk down the laundry isle or the candle isle in the stores without getting a headache and going into a sneezing fit. An online friend sent me a candle sample back in the fall of 2006, and it shocked me- I had no reaction to the scent. It was the signature scent- Sweet Orange and Chili Pepper. :o) That alone, the fact I had no sensitive reaction to the scented candle, made me want to try others...

Secondly, I was looking for a work from home job, and had been for over a year. I had been laid off from my retail job in 2005, and looked at many different scenarios. I had thought I found a good business I could do so I could stay home with my two children at the time. In reality, I still am with that other company, but I stuck with them for the product line (also helped me allergy wise). Then I found a fun business called Noah's Ark Animal Workshop- I was successful (in my eyes) with that for two years (and I would LOVE to get that restarted again in the future becasue it was fun and rewarding in many ways). But I didn't think what I was going to make enough just with NAAW, and didn't want all my eggs in one basket, so to speak. ;o) That's when my friend sent me the candle sample. As soon as I signed up, I put a lot of effort into it- getting business cards, purchasing the sample bag, telling all my friends about the amazing candles I found that didn't bother my allergies... I was having fun, many friends would ask me to bring my scent sample bag to birthday parties, and I would end up getting orders every time. For nearly two years, I was selling my Candle of the Month package almost as soon as it arrived on my doorstep. At one point I was doing at least $200 retail in sales per month. Not much, but at the time it was incredible for me.

Then family problems arose, and I had to quit all of my direct sales businesses because we moved out of the country for two years in 2009. These businesses were not available where I went. I spent the whole entire two years planning on which business I was going to start back up first as soon as I came back to the States.  My challenge was going to be moving to a new state. As soon as I arrived back in 2011, I called and got back onto the Candle of the Month Distributorship program and haven't looked back since!

A little about Scent-sations/Mia Bella

Mia Bella Candles are a proprietary blend of vegetable and palm wax, making them a cleaner burning candle than what you see in the stores now, and the wick is 100% cotton, with the base of the wick lead free. They also retain thier scent much longer, burn at a lower temperature, and can easily be cleaned up with just soap and water. Highly recommended fo9r people who have scent allergies or sensitive noses like mine! ;o)

Mia Bella Candles come in over 100 different scents. There are three different double wicked (for more even burning) jar sizes; 9oz, 16oz, and 26oz; 2.5oz votives; Mia Melts, for the flameless fans; and a few amazing lines of specialty candles that you WILL NOT FIND ANYWHERE ELSE!

                  

Distributor options

If you think that Mia Bella is a good fit for you and my team, let me give you some options to work with. ;o)
Becoming a Distributor is only available in the United States and Canada at the moment.

1.  Associate Distributor. This is a great way to get your foot in the door without a signup fee or minimum monthly requirments. You have the ability to purchase the candles at wholesale price (about 15-30% more than the Autoship distributor levels) and participate fully in the basic compensation program. You do not get a website as a general rule, but you may opt in for a company replicated website for $14.95 a month.
2. Autoship Distributor. You must maintain a minimum autoship volume of $39.95 a month. With the autoship, you have a number of options to choose from, as well as the ability to purchase candles at BELOW wholesale price. A company replicated website is included with your autoship price. :o)

There are many ways to earn with Mia Bella!

• Retail Sales- earn with home parties, craft fairs, "Smell and Sell" events, and many, many other ways!
• Fundraisers- Help schools and other organizations raise money through fundraising! We have many options for fundraisers, even a specialized catalog and order forms, or create your own.
• Residual income- Build a team and earn from your distributor sales at the same time as you are retailing products!
• Qualified Vendor Program- Great new program that has no minimum selling requirements or signup fees, and great profit! Perfect for small business to help them boost business in their stores, or even mall kiosks! With a qualifying purchase you can get a FREE display rack! ;o)

Soooo much potential with Mia Bella, I could go on and on and on! But I will hold back and refrain from spilling everything, lol.

Want more information about becoming a Mia Bella Distributor or Qualified Vendor?  Contact me: kiraleesandoval@gmail.com with Interested in becoming a Mia Bella Distributor/Vendor in the subject line, or go online to my website at www.kira.scent-team.com/opportunity.php to read more about the different options. If you an Oregon resident, and live in Yamhill, Polk, Marion, Tillamook, or Washington Counties, I would love to meet up for a Show and Smell!  I currently reside in western Yamhill County, closer to Polk and Tillamook Counties. 

Help out an up-and-coming local community event center find it's permanent home!

I am proud to be able to support such a worthy group. I'm talking about The Fern Eberhart Center, based out of the town I am growing roots in, Sheridan, Oregon. :D

This town is a tiny town of close to 3000 residents... well, to be honest, the town population plaque says 5500, but about 2500 is prison population of the local pentintary. Anywhoo- this tiny town has NOTHING... so a group of local concerned citizens decided to band together and work towards bringing a community event center to our town. They named the still homeless event center after a longtime local teacher who passed away a few years ago- Fern Eberhart.

The group has been doing some amazing events so far, in a sort of nomadic way, jumping from one building to another since May of this year. The one constant fundraising event is a monthly karaoke night for the entire family- alcohol free!! For this town, a family night out in town is almost unheard of- they have to travel at least 30 minutes to the larger town of Mc Minnville, or head to Portland, Salem, or the Coast, which are all at least an hour away. Having a local event center will make a huge difference in this town. And they are still looking for a building that can be turned into a permament home.

Now, fundraising efforts have started to gain momentum, as the word has gotten out about this amazing group. I am helping out by donating a portion of the sales of my candles to them! I have a goal of a minimum $100 by December 1st to give them.  You can choose mainly from the four holiday Signature candles:

But you may also choose from any of the other candles available from my website at www.kira.scent-team.com  I am donating $3 minimum per candle- the more ordered the more per candle I will donate. :o)

So, help me out to reach my minimum donation of $100 by December 1st. :o)

Get a One of a kind Holiday Gift through Mia Bella!!

Tired of the same candle gifts every year??

How about trying something different this year!

Mia Bella has some incredible, one-of-a-kind candle gifts available for your visual and scent-ual pleasure! :o)  *disclaimer- all scent descriptions and photos are taken directly from my website at www.kira.scent-team.com* Online Retail price is $24.95 for all 20oz Signature Candles.

First- Halloween is coming up fast! Try our beautiful Jack'OLantern Signature Candle! ;o) Enjoy the wonderful smells of Autumn- nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon with this incredible one of a kind halloween "sculptured candle."

Or if you would like to plan for Thanksgiving we have our Signature Mahogany Apple Candle as well!

Fresh Macintosh apples with a woodsy undertone.


Then right around the corner is Christmas!!  And boy, do we have some incredible candles just for this holiday time! :D

Christmas Tree: Let this holiday tree light up your life with the wonderful aroma of pine

Gingerbread Cookie: is baked just right with ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and sweetened with brown sugar and molasses.

Holiday Wreath:  Fresh pine will come inside your home to remind you how wonderful the holiday season is.

Sleigh Bells: Can you hear them ringing? The wonderful scent of pine comes indoors for your holiday season

Don't they look beautiful! I can't wait to get mine shipped soon :o)

Oh, but wait! There's more!! YES!!
For those who are not much into holiday decorations, there is also a few other signature candles available!

Sea Treasure: Imagine walking barefoot on the beach...the sun in your face...the fresh smell of the ocean in the air, you look down and see one of it's many treasures a beautiful glowing starfish. Now you can enjoy this experience any time, any weather, anywhere.

Coffee Break: What a way to perk up up your day when you smell the wonderful aroma of freshly brewed coffee. Take a break, grab the paper or a book and relax. No caffeine! ;p 

Bella Rosa: Fill your home with the intoxicating aroma of fresh-cut roses Why buy a bouquet when you can have the same scent day in and day out..anytime you are in the mood!  Available in Pink, Orange, Red, and Yellow Roses.

Bella Flora: A blend of exotic fruit & flora of the South Pacific. Sit back and relax and enjoy the aromas of the South Pacific in your home, on your deck or poolside!  Available in Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange and Pink Flowers.

There are many more specialty candles than I have time to share today!

Just remember, online price does not reflect your state tax or shipping costs. If you are local, please contact me directly so I can order everything together!

So, have you found your holiday gift yet?? :p Don't forget to browse through my website to see everything I offer. Order away!! :o)

Awesome Candles- Awesome Company!

Are you looking for some great gifts? Well, why not some incredible smelling, clean burning candles from Mia Bella?? over 90 scents to choose from, from votives to 26oz jars, as well as the flamless versions! You can also become a Candle Of the Month Club member for $39.95 + tax and shipping. With that you have the opportunity to purchase candles at a 50% discount for yourself or for resale!

Also from now until the end of the year, I will be donating 75% of my online retail profits to Grand Sheramina Food Bank (my local food bank). The more you purchase, the more I can donate!  ;o)

I will have a small amount of inventory for sale this Saturday, April 21, at the Spring Craft Show at the Sheridan United Methodist Church from 9am -4pm. I will be accepting orders as well, and 75% of all my orders from that day will go to Grand Sheramina as well!

Visit my website for more details and to see the amazing line of candles available to you!

http://www.kira.scent-team.com

This is the Orchard Collection- 

9oz jars in Honeydew Melon, Crisp Apple, Fresh Peach, and Juicy Pear.

Fundraising with Noah's Ark

I am a parent in Novato Public Schools. Over the last few years we have lost some amazing programs, Teachers and support staff.

This has got to stop!!!

Our children's education is in jeopardy when we start cutting money to education. Novato Public Schools has a budget deficit of approximately $9mil over the next three years.

Current fundraising efforts are just not enough to keep what we need in our schools.

I have personally pledged to donate 25% of every workshop I host to a local foundation that helps pay for programs such as Music and Art, as well as other programs and teachers that our local PTA's cannot fund. Basically this foundation helps cover the gap of governement funding. But they also need support- they can not fund without donations. This foundation is aptly named
Novato School Fuel .

How you can help:

Anytime between now and December 31, 2009, book a workshop with me as your host, and I will donate 25% of the total workshop to Novato School Fuel.

Here are some great workshop ideas for this coming fall:

September 20-October 31st (must be booked and deposit recieved by September 1)
TEDDY BATS
Flying in for Halloween, these Teddy Bats are a great treat!! Wings and mask are removable.
Choose from purple, green, or orange wings , and let them fly you to the moon- or at least to where the treats are!!! ;o)
Teddy Bats are $16 per person.
Groups of 16-25 people= $14 per person
Groups of 26-35 people= $12 per person
Special promotional price of $10 per person available for groups of 36 or more!!
Available only while supplies last.

SCARE UP SOME HALLOWEEN FUN!

Time to scare yourself silly! Take your pick from any of our amazing cuddly friends and add thier very own Halloween Costume! Choose from Scarecrow, Skeleton, or Pumpkin. Teddy Bear Monster also available while supplies last!
Any 16-18" animal plus outfit=$30 per person
Special pricing available for large group workshops of 25 or more.

ANYTIME SPECIALTY WORKSHOPS

CAREBEARS ™
They are finally ours!! These adorable friends will certainly brighten anyone’s day! Bedtime Bear is the special bear that helps people get a good night’s sleep and makes sure that they have sweet dreams. Superstar Bear dazzles everyone with her winning attitude, reminding everyone that at the center of every star there is a big heart! And we cannot forget Cheer Bear, who helps others see the bright side of life, always wearing a symbol of hope and happiness, the rainbow! Bring your Care Bear to life, then settle down to watch one of three special Care Bear DVD's with your new friend! DVD's approximately 1hour and 20 minutes long.
$20- Bedtime, Superstar, or Cheer Bear

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE™
Strawberry Shortcake is a sweet but spunky little redhead with enough optimism to fill a strawberry field. She puts her heart and soul into seeing that things improve for everyone she meets, and can’t wait to become your new best friend! You can also sit down and watch the "Meet Strawberry Shortcake" DVD. DVD approximately 45 minutes long.
$20- Strawberry Shortcake

NOAHSAURS
Have a ROARING good time!Perfect for those little Dino Lovers ages 3-5, or for any age! Choose from T-Rex Clyde & Triceratops Thorpe. Comes with Themed Invitations and Birth Certificates.
$20- T-Rex Clyde or Triceratops Thorpe