Usborne National Convention 2011

This year the Usborne National Convention was in June. The theme was MORE!

(Sorry for the crappy pictures. Each year I try to edit the lighting in photoshop and it never helps. I guess the lighting in the room every year sucks.)

This is our National Sales Manager Heather Cobb. She just started this Spring and is AMAZING! She was able to speak to us, and her story is incredible!

And our infamous leader and CEO Randall White!

And the founder of Usborne Books, Peter Usborne. All the way from the UK.

Here is a few of us on group night. We did a dance, and lip syncing performance.

Another group of us on the stairs after the Gala. We had a blast this year!! This was probably my favorite convention so far!

See you all in 2012!

St. George

At the first part of April Eric's parents came to visit and stay for a few weeks to be here for Alyssa's baptism! Eric and I decided to take advantage of this, and go on a little "get away" to St. George for a few days! We had just had our Anniversary a couple weeks before, and it was my birthday weekend, so it was a perfect time!
We just headed down to St. George for a few days! We had some temple names we had been working on and were able to go and finish them. We spent about 5 hours in the temple that Friday and it was wonderful!

Neither one of us had ever been inside the St. George Temple, so it was a very neat experience.

Also that weekend I had an Usborne Booth. Why not make the whole trip a tax write off right? It was the St. George Kite Festival. Never in my life had I seen so many cool kites.

The wind was perfect, and it wasn't overly hot. Just perfect!

Here is a pic of my booth! Overall we had a great time, and really enjoyed the time away!

2010 Usborne National Convention

This year we were Flying High as we attended Usborne National Convention in Tulsa. My picture taking skills seriously lacked this year, so I aplogize now for mostly crappy pictures! :) Here is a picture of Friday morning Supervisor Training.

Here is me pictured with and getting an autograph from Jez Alborough, one of our amazing authors/illustrators. He is famous for our Duck in the Truck Series!! Listening to him speak and read his own stories to us was awesome!!! I still can't believe the only picture I got had my eyes closed. :(

A shot of the banquet room with all consultants!


Our creator Peter Usborne, speaking.

Here is Randall White (the CEO) and Jez Alborough, with Kira Green (another amazing author) visiting our team pajama dinner Friday night.

Here we all our in our pajamas. This was fun. Just like a huge girls night out sleepover!!

Here is a shot of me with Peter Usborne. I had him sign one of our new titles.

He is a funny man!

And here is all of the Dynamite Gems team after the Saturday night banquet! What a great bunch of ladies!!!

See you in 2011!!!

Thinking Christmas!

I know I am prejudice, but Usborne Books make the perfect Christmas gifts!! We have books for everyone whether they are young or old!! Our books are fun and entertaining, yet educational and thought provoking! Here are a few examples:

Wind-Up Race Cars is a fun, interactive book. Wind-up the cars, and watch them race through the story! Your little ones will love it! (3 others in this series)

Our touchy-feely books are highly popular, and great for creating hands-on, sensory awareness!(Many titles to choose from!!!)

See Inside How Things Work! For all those kids who are always asking WHY questions, with flaps to lift! (17 more in this series)

Optical Illusions cards. Great for quiet time, waiting rooms, car rides, road trips, and small enough to fit in their stocking! (Many other flashcards/games to choose from.)

Perfect for your little craft lover! Help them use their imagination by creating fun projects all season long! (5 more in this series hardback, and over 15 more options in paperback)

And of course the favorite search books, with a brand new one Christmas style!
(10 more in this series)

Choose from over 1500 books on my website or email me to know more! Aren't sure what to buy? A little overwhelmed? Just ask for a personal shopping appointment! (I will come to you, bring a few books to show as examples, go through the catalog, and make a few suggestions). Bang, Christmas shopping done and you haven't even left your house! I would love to help anyone/everyone, so tell your friends!

www.ubah.com/HOS148944

Also, now booking holiday shows, so earn all your Christmas gifts for FREE! Mention this post and receive an additional $20 in free books the night of your show!
I can also do catalog parties/eShows as other options, even if you are not local. Just ask!

Booths, Booths, & more Booths!

As most of you know, I will be promoting to Supervisor with Usborne on October 1st! It has been a very busy couple of months. I have been a horrible blogger, but between Usborne, being a mom, getting back in school and now having 3 kids with lots of homework, I don't have time!

My days have been filled with booth preparations. Organizing books, labeling books, taking inventory, etc. This week I will be at:

Last weekend it was the Utah County Pet Fair! This was a fun one! Lots of animals, and right off Salem Pond. I think I might look for houses in Salem when the time comes!

They even married a cow and a bull! :-)

Gotta love the ducks in the pond!

And of course, my booth!

Also for the last couple months I have had the Pleasant Grove Promenade (Farmer's Market) every Thursday night! This has been fun and I love chatting with people in the community!

Here I am! I will just be there tomorrow night 1 more time before they end for the summer!

They always had fun things for the kids to do!

And live entertainment!

Whew! I am tired! Books are not light, but I love what I do so it makes it worth it!

And as always, if you need books for Christmas, check me out!!! And, to help me secure my spot for supervisor, I am offering a special through the 28th of September! If you order $20 or more from me, or off my website I will send you an additional $10 gift certificate to use on a future purchase! **Please let me know if you place an online order so I can be sure and get you your gift certificate.

www.ubah.com/HOS148944

Have a great day!!!!

Host a Book Show!

Fall is here, and time is slipping

The air is colder, wind is whipping.

See my website down below...
Do some shopping, tell friends you know!

Christmas is coming really quick
Make your wish list, it's hard to pick.

Find books on pirates, trucks, & cooking,
Books on fairies, just keep looking.

Books about cowboys, ponies, and space
Art books, history books, and stencils to trace.

We all love books & discounts too
So I have a great deal for you!

Get books for FREE 1, 2, 3, Go
How to do this?.....HOST A SHOW!!!

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**Now booking Fall and Holiday Season shows!

Get yours scheduled today before my calendar fills up!**

Happy Holidays!

My Awesome "Working" Vacation!!

I just returned from the most amazing convention I've ever attended! Each July is the Usborne Books & More National Convention in Tulsa, Oklahoma. While I was "working" and receiving great training, I haven't had more fun!

Maybe it was the limo ride from the airport!

Maybe it was spending time with friends!

Maybe it was being fed 3 meals a day, and not having to do the dishes!

Maybe it was the amazing speaker Jim Trelease, who was truly inspiring! If you haven't read his book, "The Read-Aloud Handbook" I strongly recommend it!

I even got my picture with him, and had him sign my copy!

Maybe it was becoming more motivated to build my business!

Maybe it was taking my picture with the CEO, and be given extra incentives to grow!

Maybe it was playing games with a bunch of new friends every night until 1 or 2 a.m.

All in all, it was a spectacular event! I love the company, I love my job, and I know I can make a difference in many children's lives starting with my own! What more could I want?

Quick Update!

Sorry, everyone! I am so behind on my blogging, but just trying to keep up with life.

Here is a quick update, with hopefully detailed posts to follow with some things later.

My St. George booth was fun, and a lot of work! The attendance was down, so sales weren't over the top, but we did well, and I got a really excited recruit, so it was worth it. She is pumped to begin her new Usborne adventure! We also got invited to the Tuacahn Summer Market, so once I can figure that into my schedule we may look into that. :-)

And the biggest thing over taking me at the moment is moving! By this time next week we hope to be settled back in Pleasant Grove. It has been so much work, and is quite the process, so it will be nice to get settled.
A big bummer about that is though, it just brings us closer to Eric's leave date. I don't think it's quite hit me yet that he's leaving. I hope we all survive.

We planned on moving a load over Memorial Day weekend, but the truck we were borrowing fell through, so we had to postpone things. Our landlords are also finishing up some painting and new carpet in the rental home, so they weren't quite ready for us even in the garage, so it worked out for the best that we wait. We are just anxious!

Monday, May 25th was Cade's 2 yr. birthday as well. We just had a cake and ice cream, and let him open several gifts. He needed new clothes desperately, so that was the bulk of it, along with some summer sandals, and of course a couple really cute books.

Next week will be even more crazy, and I don't know if I will have internet through the whole process, so until I do, you may not hear from me. Maybe in a couple weeks I can get back to normal.
Next Thursday, Friday, and Saturday I have another Usborne booth in Lindon though, so I doubt it!

I have to admit, even with all the craziness, I'm loving every minute of it!

YAY for Summer!

Help Me Earn An Awesome Trip!!!

My Dream Vacation

This year my company Usborne Books & More is giving us the opportunity to earn an amazing trip. They are offering a 7 day cruise around Hawaii next April.

I would really love to earn this trip, not only to say that I achieved something this awesome, but because I have always wanted to go on a cruise, and I absolutely LOVE Hawaii!!

I am hoping for anyone's support to help me achieve this goal! If you ever need a birthday, graduation, Christmas, Easter, shower or any other holiday gift please think of me. I have a huge selection of books at my house and you can just come shop or I will even bring them to you. Or you could always shop my website at http://www.seeinsideusborne.com/ and click on my eShow at the top right corner. Your books will be delivered in just about a week right to your door.

Add my website http://www.seeinsideusborne.com/ to your blog, and make a special post on your blog about my site to help me advertise, and I'll send you a free book! (Please post if you have done this, so I know to get you your book!!) THANK YOU!

Also, if you would like to host a show or even just a catalog show please contact me and I would love to come and do a party for you.

And, if you or anyone you know would love a part-time job, full-time job, a chance to get out of the house, or make some extra play money I can always use some recruits.

If now is not a good time, then please keep me in mind in the future. Thanks for all your support and I hope you're having a great summer! And don't forget to tell your friends!