Newsletter - March 2010

NOTE FROM STACY

As you know, I love to entertain. I enjoy spending time with family and friends, so any excuse to have a special dinner or gathering is just perfect with me. My husband laughs when I keep adding "holidays" or reasons to celebrate to our calendar. Isn't Ground Hog Day or April Fool's Day a reason to have party?

It's not that you need an "occasion" to get together. It is really about realizing that family and friends are important and worth taking time for. And, worth making time for. One thing that we have started doing in our family is Sunday evening "Family Nights." It's a wonderful time of fun games, a little competition and a great meal. Sometimes it's a potluck and other times I enjoy cooking. Regardless, it's a time of togetherness.

Dominos or Yahtzee anyone?
Enjoy, Stacy

MONTHLY SPECIAL

During the month of March we are ready to celebrate Spring with this darling flower and heart bracelet. It features an antique silver finish with cute detailing. The 8" length & magnetic style clasp makes it easy to wear. You can enjoy it for only $6.99 with a $35 purchase. Item #9231.

UPCOMING EVENTS

All of our calls will use the Stacy McBride Collections conference call line: 1.760.569.6000 Access # 937662

SAVE THE DATE!! You will not want to miss this call: A New Beginning
Monday, March 1st
6:00 PM PST (8:00 CMT & 9:00 PM EST)
Hear how we will be re-inventing ourselves! This call will give you an introduction to how we are re-launching Stacy McBride Collections in April 2010. We will give you an overview of our new business model. We will be sharing our increased booking bonuses and give you an update on the soft launch of our new e-commerce boutique in April, as well as the fun Grand Opening Party we are having in May!

There is still time to register for this call: http://www.stacymcbride.com/ccall.php?cid=4

CAREER CHAT
Tuesday, March 16th
6:00 PM PST
Do you adore jewelry? Have you ever thought about becoming a Stacy McBride Consultant? Join our founder, Stacy, as she answers commonly asked questions about our new business model Drawings!

GRAND OPENING PARTY
Friday, May 14th through Sunday, May 16th
FUN FUN FUN!! We will be doing a "virtual" grand opening party of our e-commerce boutique. There will be contests and free goodies!

HOSTESS-ONLY COLLECTION

This one-of-a-kind collection is available exclusively to our hostesses. You may purchase one of these beautiful handcrafted ensembles at a very special price with your qualifying party of $299 or more. As an added bonus, when a guest at your party holds their own party within 60 days of yours, you may purchase an additional ensemble at their party.

During the months of March & April you can have the pleasure of purchasing one of our special ensembles in shades of blue.

#609 features a natural rope cord adorned with lapis and semi-precious beads. The tassel style design is perfect to dress up or down, looking equally as great with a t-shirt and denim jacket as it does with a crisp white blouse. Either way you wear this special piece, you are sure to get noticed! 17” with a 2” extender. It’s valued at $99, but can be yours for only $29.99 with your qualifying party.

#610 is a web style design that will give you just the perfect bit of layering. The lapis beads are polished to perfection and look great with the dyed pearls and other semi-precious stones. Not only does this ensemble look great on, it feels great too! 15” with 2” extender. Valued at $99, yours for only $29.99.

#611 can be worn as a single chain, or at its ample 40” length, can be doubled to give you a great layered look. It’s created from hundreds of lapis and semi-precious stone chips and beads. The coloration of each stone makes it as unique as it is beautiful. It is truly a masterpiece! Valued at $119, it can be yours for only $39.99.

TIP OF THE MONTH

Your Words Are Powerful by Anne Nelson

No, not the four-letter kind! I'm referring to the kind that sink into your head and stay there, disrupting your future.

For example, language like "I can't afford it" is detrimental to your psyche. Replace those depressing words with "It's not in my budget right now." Doesn't that sound better? Doesn't that feel better?

"If" can be a dangerous word when it pertains to hopes and dreams. Think about how these sentences feel to you...
"If I lose ten pounds, I could wear that dress."
"If I got a raise, I would order the new couch."
"If my children would be responsible for their own things, I'd have more time for me."

Now replace "if" with "when," and see how these sentences sound...
"When I lose ten pounds, I will wear that dress."
"When I get a raise, I will order the new couch."
"When my children are responsible for their own things, I'll have more time for me."

Use "when" instead of "if," and you begin to feel a sense of hope, possibility, and even expectation. Now you can create a plan to make it happen. Replacing "if" with "when" opens the mind to "how" you'll make it real.

Consider "why" and its impact on you...
"Why can't I get this right?"
"Why does she get the guy and I don't?"
"Why can't I cook like my mother?"

Now replace "why" with "how" and see the difference...
"How can I get this right?"
"How does she get the guy and I don't?"
"How can I cook like my mother?"

When you use the "why" word, your brain answers with all the reasons you can't; all possibilities are lost. However, once you ask yourself a "how" question, your brain kicks into gear with possibilities and solutions. You have the power within to reach what you want in life. You simply have to ask "how," so you can generate the answer.

Think about what you are saying today. Do you find yourself using language that doesn't feel good? Whenever what you are about to say doesn't benefit you or others, dismiss the statement. Don't say it. Instead, think about the power behind the words you are using. Do they lift you up, or bring you down? When you use words that lift you up, you uplift others as well.

So watch your language! You'll find your life is better than you thought.

More positive resources are available at http://www.yourjoyzone.com

RECIPE

Spinach Berry Salad
Submitted by Susan Prothero, Hawaii. Created by the Mayo Clinic staff.

Ingredients:
4 packed cups torn fresh spinach
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1 small sweet onion, sliced
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Salad Dressing:
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or cider vinegar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon curry powder (optional)
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions:
In a large salad bowl toss together spinach, strawberries, blueberries, onion and pecans. In a jar with a tightfitting lid combine dressing ingredients. Shake well. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately. Serves 4.

QUOTE OF THE MONTH

"There is far more opportunity than there is ability." - Thomas A. Edison