Early Merry Christmas from Noah's Ark Workshop

Hello all!
Hope this finds everyone doing well.
I'm in the middle of the holiday season with workshops- some are doing the cute Gingerbread friends and Snowmen, while other workshops are doing the large assorted packages with clothes. It's been a great December.
I actually took the weekend off for Thanksgiving. It was nice to relax. But, I've been back at "work" now almost non-stop. We have a family vacation coming up so I am trying to get as many workshops in as possible.
I also recently bought my tickets to the Noah's Ark Workshop Rally that will be in January. I love getting to see all the other crew members and owners. The only thing I hate is that I lose a weekend of workshops. But, that is what I have my downline for. I'll just pass any parties on to them for that weekend.
Off to work now. I have to deliver forms to two child care centers! One is Creme de la Creme and the other is an hourly drop off center called Child-n-Play.
I don't know if I will have time to blog again. So Merry Christmas to all!
I hope your season is a blessed one.
Ciao!

I am "cruising" along.

Hello!
Well, since I last blogged, I have been on the cruise that I won from the corporate offices of Noah's Ark Animal Workshop! It was awesome and I met some great new crew members! This was the first time away from my family for 5 days. And, I must admit, they survived without me. :) My son is growing up so fast. He said he missed me, but daddy/hubby did a great job! I must also admit, that I probably slept half of the trip away. I guess I didn't realize how tired I was. I guess the ship just kept rockin' me to sleep. So anyway, I am well rested and back at work full speed.
I just did a last minute party yesterday at the most beautiful house I have ever seen. The mom called yesterday morning to see if I was free. So, with a little rearranging of my schedule, I was able to do the workshop for 33 great kids. It was very fun; the kids were great; and the hostess mom was so nice.
I have one more workshop this weekend. In fact, I better close this off soon as I must go get in the shower.
In closing, we still have not officially started fall yet. It was 75 degrees yesterday. I actually did my workshop outside under a nice tent that the mom rented for me! I have 6 workshops before Thanksgiving- 2 birthday parties and 4 daycares. I will be ready to relax and eat some Turkey!
Off to "work"! Time to party!

I was on TV!!! Woo-hoo!

Not sure if my last post video is working. Here it is again.

I was on TV!! Woo-hoo!

News for Noah's Ark Workshop

Hello!
So October is only hours away. I love October. AND, as soon as it cools down here, I will love it even more. I'm tired of sweating!!!!!
So, business is going well! I have bookings galore and have some new people on my team recently! I was kinda' bummed because I didn't have any workshops this weekend. Turned out though, my sinus infection (yes, thank you ragweed) made a nasty little come back yesterday. I have been lying low and trying to do a workshop would have been tough.
Oh- so I am a TV star now!!! Well, I had my 10 minutes of stardom! I was on a morning show in San Antonio, Texas discussing the business with some of my great team members down there!!!! Be watching my website as I will be uploading a clip from the show soon! If I were a lot younger and a lot thinner, being a tv show host would definitely be something I would look into. Who knew?
Well, must get some info to a new recruit that just joined! Woo-hoo! Have a blessed week. Oh, and I did make the cruise!!!!! So, off to the Caribbean in November! I won the full cruise and air fare! Gotta' love it!
Ciao!
www.MakeYourOwnStuffedAnimal.com

Kid party entertainment dfw

Tag- I'm it.

This is the “What was your favorite Birthday Party” meme started by Birthday Parties at Two Moms in A Blog

Think back to your own birthday parties as a kid or to ones that you’ve put on for your kids… what are your favorite highlights?

Favorite birthday party theme was: plain ole' sleepovers

Favorite activity: Staying up all night talking about everything!

What type of cake? Homemade chocolate cake with chocolate icing! The best!

Best Party favor: Water Balloons!


I’m tagging Annette

If you have been tagged, copy and paste all of this - from the image to the end of the instructions - into a blog post. Then, change the information to match your name and tag three other bloggers. Then come back here and post in the comments with the link to your post! Easy huh?

Happy Fall- well, kinda' Fall

It's here- the cooler weather (well, at least it isn't 100 degrees still), school is back in session, football season has started, and the stores have all their Halloween items outs. Actually, I've been in some stores, and they already have their Thanksgiving and Christmas items out! Yikes!
It is going to be a busy 5 months for me! I am officially starting homeschooling with my son. I have a schedule and hope to stick to it as close as possible.
Then, one of my team members is going to be on her local CBS station- on the morning show, and she has invited me to be on TV with her. So, I will have my first television appearance this month! Wonder if they can air brush you while you are on TV? Ha, ha. I am starting my big time diet tomorrow. Maybe I can lose a few pounds before the big day. AGH!!!
Then, I hope to also be on a cruise this Fall that I am sooooo close to winning from my company. Please feel free to make a purchase from my website- www.MakeYourOwnStuffedAnimal.com You can consider it the "send Regina on a cruise" pity purchase. :)
Then, this Winter, I am going to brave it for the first time ever- the Noah's Ark Workshop convention in January- in CHICAGO!!!!!!!!!!! What am I thinking?!?!?!? I hate cold weather. I don't even own a heavy coat.
AND, in between all of these Noah's Ark Workshop events, I will be taking a few family trips, as well. The joy of homeschooling is that we can do our lessons anywhere and use trips as another teaching method!!!!
Well, must get to bed. I plan on waking up to get a good hour's work in with Noah's Ark before my little one gets up.
Take care all!
Regina

It's been a great summer!

Hello!
As the summer season of workshops is winding down, I can't believe how fast the time has flown by. I guess it is true, time flies when you are having fun!
I am in the last of my busy season- I have 4 more August workshops! These last 3-4 weeks have been non-stop. My animal stock is running low- almost time to replenish!
Oh, I have my August Newsletter ready to go out. Here it is...


The Texas summer has returned. I hope this finds everyone staying as cool as possible. Preparing and packing for workshops this time of year tends to be a very sticky situation. I am sure my neighbors find me quite entertaining as I tend to pack my car around 10pm every night for the next days workshops!

Fall is just around the corner...
I know it is hard to imagine now, but Fall WILL be here before we know it. My company is, of course, ready for the Fall Festivals and Fairs with our newest cuddly friend- a brown and light orange fur ball called, "OctoBear"! The orange hat is optional. AND, we have a special price of just $12 per bear ($2 extra for the hat), for any bookings of at least 15 participants! Otherwise, the regular price is $15 per bear (still $2 extra for the hat).



So, if you need a special activity that involves children, you may want to consider adding this cute little furry friend to your festivities. Children of ALL ages truly enjoy this hands on activity of making your own new cuddly friend!

Gift Cards are Here, Gift Cards are Here!
Yes, they have arrived and I am so excited! The Noah's Ark Workshop $10 and $25 Gift Cards are now available to purchase off of my website- www.MakeYourOwnStuffedAnimal.com. You can have them shipped (for FREE) anywhere in the US. So, if you have that niece or nephew that you just don't know what to get them, here is a perfect gift choice. We have so many great furry friends and outfits for them to choose from!





New Catalogues
Attached to the new gift cards will be a 44 page mini-catalogue! In full color! All of our new animals will be featured, as well as, all of the clothing, accessories, purses, shoes, voice chips, shirts, etc... You get the picture. For the first 10 people that e-mail me and put "catalogue" in the subject line, I will mail you out our new 44 page mini-catalogue along with a $5 gift card. So, start e-mailing away- Animalstogo@aol.com!

Know of any good Fall Festivals?
The Fall is my time of year to set up booths at Fall Festivals. I am always looking for good, and not too expensive, Festivals and Fairs. So, are you on a PTA or PTO? Is your church hosting a Fall Festival? I would so appreciate any information about well attended Fall events.


Know anyone...
Interested in making some extra cash? With the holidays just around the corner, (wow-I've gone from the dog days of summer to Christmas all in one newsletter), who couldn't use some extra cash?
My company is offering a $29 joining fee. For $29 you, or someone you know, can become a Noah's Ark Workshop Crew Member and make some extra cash.
How does it work, you ask? Simple, you purchase your workshop animals/outfits at a discount (your discount is anywhere between 35% and 45% depending on how much you order) and then you sell your items for the retail price. OR, not interested in conducting workshops, then you can just send people to purchase items from your website (which you receive for FREE when you sign up as a Crew Member) and the corporate offices cut you a check once a month for 35% percent of your sales. You can even sign up your school and run your own event as a fundraiser. And, I am here to help you get started.


That is it for now. Must go get some rest- 2 workshops tomorrow and a big Girl Scout kick off on Saturday!

Noah's Ark Animal Workshop!

Hello-
I'm going to make this quick. I must get to sleep. I have had many, many, many workshops. This has been a super summer! I just can't express in words the joy I receive from bringing my "make your own stuffed animal" workshops to so many children! They are so excited to get to make a new friend. AND, it is all ages of children- from 3 year olds to 6th graders- girls AND boys. They love them and hug them and are so sad when they have to put them in their take home bags. They all ask if they can "sleep" or "rest" with them during quiet time.
AND, all of the directors, assistant directors, teachers, and staff have all been awesome! People that work with children day in and day out are really a special group of people!
I have a daycare workshop every day this week and still 9 more before the month is up. There are many new friends finding wonderful homes this summer!
Nite!
Regina
www.MakeYourOwnStuffedAnimal.com

I'm so excited!!!!!

Hello all! Hope everyone has had an awesome June. We have had so much rain, I think I am going to start building an Ark!
Well, June has brought many things in addition to tons of rain. Let's see, just a quick recap as I am tired and need to get some sleep.

1. Too many workshops for daycares to count!
2. My birthday! Number 29- AGAIN! :)
AND, drum roll please,
3. The Noah's Ark Animal Workshop Convention in Chicago last weekend!

There are many new cuddly friends that are going to be added to the Noah's Ark family! Starting with 2 new Dinosaurs! See pictures.
A teddy monster.
Care Bears!
Strawberry Shortcake!
The Grinch (for Christmas)
A Snowman and Gingerbread Man (for the Holidays)
A Pink Poodle
A Black lab puppy
A White Unicorn
A stuffable purses!

We are also coming out with Gift Cards! And a reading program called, "Bananas about Books"!

My brain still hurts from all the info swirling around. Luckily, these new things will all be released in spurts.

Also, as a little "toot toot" of my horn, I am the 2nd top sales person in the company for this past year! Yippee!

Off to bed now!
Ciao!

It's BUSY season for Noah's Ark Workshop!

Hello and hope everyone is having a great start to their summer. I have actually taken off a little time as my little one was very sick for about a week. That is the joy of being self-employed, though, you can take off without having to call in to a boss.
Well, if you took a close look at my first page of my website, you may have seen some new pictures/slide show. These are some of the children from my birthday party workshop this past weekend. Beautiful family- great kids- awesome party.
Childcare Center workshops have also started this week for me. I had one on Wednesday and one more tomorrow. Then 3 next week. Woo-Hoo! In all total, I am up to 30 childcare center workshops between now and August.
Some other exciting news, I am thinking of purchasing some cable tv time to do a commercial. I am meeting with the advertising company next week. I would love to get the word out via tv- I think it would be a great boost to the birthday party side of the business. AND, I get to target my commercial to very specific parts of the DFW Metroplex.
Well, must get to bed as I have a busy day tomorrow. Yea! It is so wonderful to bring joy and excitement to children during their day at "school". Oh, wait- one story I must tell...
At the childcare center I did this Wednesday, there was a SWEET little 3 year old girl that walked in carrying her MOJO monkey that she made last year. It was so sweet and the teacher told me she hasn't gone anywhere without this last year. The mom was quite excited that her daughter was going to get to make a new animal (she picked a dog), as poor Mojo Monkey has seen better days (he has had to have his head/neck resewn). Now, that is a GREAT story that makes this business even more special. Awwww.
Thanks for listening!
Regina

Noah's Ark Animal Workshop summer schedule!

Hello All-
Well, summer has offically started here! School is out and I am starting my summer workshops in a week. I spent the entire day getting the next two weeks workshop forms printed and organized. I am going out on Tuesday to deliver everything. Yea!
To recap the last few weeks- I had a great graduation workshop for the 5 year old class at a local church Kid's Day Out program. Then, I had two birthday party workshops last weekend and 2 workshops this weekend. One was a Bella Bee Glamour Girl Workshop and the other was a Noah's Ark Animal Workshop. The Bella Bee workshop was for a Brownie Troop. They were a great group of girls and the troop leader was awesome! My birthday party this weekend was for a cute little 4 year old girl. Great party- lots of people- wonderful mom.
I also received a phone call for a last minute Noah's Ark Animal Workshop because it has been raining, and raining, and raining here. The poor mom was planning to have a pool party- so they needed an inside activity. I was already booked but I was able to pass the party on to one of my team members. Yea!
So, this week is one birthday party on Sunday and then gearing up for all my summer workshops. I have 27 child care center workshops!!!! I love doing workshops at child care centers. It is so much fun and the children get so excited! It is truly a joy.
Hope everyone is having a nice relaxing weekend. Because of all the rain here, we are just taking it easy and being house bums (okay- not bums- but at least I can work in my pajamas all day). Gotta' love that.
I also have 2 new team members this week that signed on!!! One is from New Mexico and one in Texas. They both seem like great ladies and I am so excited to have both of them come aboard!!! Here's to successful sailing!!!
Ciao!
Regina
www.MakeYourOwnStuffedAnimal.com

Happy Late Mother's Day

Hi-
Time has just gotten away from me. I usually post on Sundays, but I took the day off from the business for Mother's Day. I had a nice time with family. Hope all you other moms out there had a nice day, as well!
As for business last week, I helped a child care center run their Noah's Ark Animal Workshop. It was a SUPER day! Many, many, many new cuddly friends were made. It was such a great success for the child care center as they ran it as a fundraiser. Are you a child care director? Ask me how you, too, can raise a good amount of money for your center while your children have a blast!!! Animalstogo@aol.com
I also had 2 birthday parties last week. Both for super nice girls (and families), both all girl parties, and both Noah's Ark Animal Workshop parties.
This week I have another child care center on Thursday. It is the graduation activity for the 5 year old class. Awwww. Then, I have 2 birthday parties. One is a Noah's Ark Animal Workshop and the other is a Bella Bee Glamour Girl party.
Well, must get to bed.
Nite!

Noah's Ark Animal Workshop

Hello-
Can you believe that May is already here? Wow- time is just flying by. I'm glad I was able to take a week off from workshops. Of course, I still did a ton of other business related items. The most important being, I was able to get my next few months planned out on paper.
I also booked a birthday party and 2 child care center workshops. I had a new recruit sign on. Yea! I also placed a big order to restock, picked up one child care centers orders (for a workshop on May 17th), placed labels on all my bags, and tonight I will stuff baggies with stuffing.
This up-n-coming week I have 2 birthday party workshops and I am going to help one child care center with their own workshop. Yes- if you are a child care director, you can sign up for $29 and do the workshop yourself (with my help) AND keep the profit for your center!!! The center I am helping out this week will profit OVER $1500! Contact me for more info if you are interested! Since it is run as a fundraiser, there is NO cost to your center except the $29!!!!
Well, must go play with my little one. Have a blessed week!
Regina
www.MakeYourOwnStuffedAnimal.com
Noah's Ark Animal Workshop
Bella Bee Glamour Girl Workshop

Noah's Ark is growing!

Hello all!
It's been a great week! I actually just arrived home a little bit ago from my 3rd workshop this weekend. I had a Bella Bee Glamour Girl Workshop yesterday for a precious 7 year old and her friends. We all ended the party looking fabulous and smelling like vine-ripened yummy grapes! Then, I had a fun filled Noah's Ark Workshop for a sweet 5 year old and 16 of her friends. The bunnies and the rainbow bears were the hit of the party. Then, today was another Noah's Ark Animal Workshop for another precious 7 year old girl and 11 of her friends and family. The white kitty and the tabby cat were the most popular today. All in all, many new cuddly friends were made this weekend.
I also had a new member join my team- welcome to Stephanie! Glad to have you on board!!!
And, finally, I was able to meet with 18 child care directors (at a local child care convention) and pass along some information about my company.
Oh, I also booked 2 more birthday parties for May and one more child care center for June.
I am going to take a break this week from workshops as I have to regroup (restock) and get in gear for this summer. I must set my summer schedule as to when to get forms to all of the child care centers (I have 24 child care bookings for the summer so far) and when to place orders.
Hope everyone has a blessed week!
Ciao!
Regina

Busy, Busy- Noah's Ark Animal Workshop

Hello!
I've been so busy. I had a super weekend of birthday party workshops! 3 GREAT parties! 3 GREAT children/families! I had all ages, this past weekend, as well. Friday night I had a workshop for a 13 year old. Saturday morning I had a workshop for twin 3 year old boys. And, Saturday afternoon, I had a workshop for a 6 year old girl. Each one was so fun and entertaining. Needless to say, it was a profitable weekend.
I have 3 more workshops this coming weekend in addition to a child care convention. I better be taking my vitamins!!! One of my parties this weekend is a Bella Bee Glamour Girl Workshop. That will be fun! I just love the Bella Bee parties. I love the girly stuff. Now, don't get me wrong, I do so enjoy the Noah's Ark Animal Workshops as well! It is just fun to "hang with the girls" every once in a while and be super girly!
Must go for now. My hubby is sick again. Must go play nurse for a while.
Hope everyone has a blessed week!
Ciao!

PS The $29 starter kit is back. People interested in joining Noah's Ark once again have the option of joining for $29 (with a few items to get you going) or $129 (with a lot of items to get you going). The $29 package is great if you are just wanting to do your own child's birthday party and buy the products at a discount.

Back to work!!!

Hello!
Whew! I love going on vacation, but it is always so hard to come back and play catch-up for a few days. It has been non-stop since I arrived back home. I had 3 great events this week and a ton of bookings! Yea!
First, I had an informational booth at a HUGE, and I mean HUGE, childcare convention here in Dallas. There were over 800 attendees!!!! It was non-stop talking for 6 hours. I think I made some good connections. I know I definitely spoke with many centers that were not aware of my services!!! I so enjoy attending the daycare conferences because all of the attendees are such sweet and caring people.
From the convention, I drove through a drive thru, picked up and ate lunch on my way to a super sweet 2 year olds birthday party! Very nice family and such a smart little girl for only being 2. Since I am done with having children, it is so nice to get my little girl fixes through my job!!!
I also had a great birthday party today. It was really nice because we were able to do the workshop outside. It was so beautiful here today. Anyway, there were 20 kids and it was a lot of fun. The adults were so nice and helpful and the children were so funny! You put a bunch of little boys together and it is one fun and crazy workshop!!! The dogs were the hit of the party today!!! I am totally wiped out of dogs. I just placed a huge order for the rest of my April workshops.
As for this up-n-coming week, I have 2 birthday party workshops. One smaller one on Friday night and a HUGE one on Saturday morning. I am actually hiring two teenagers to help me out on Saturday morning. It is going to be at a Country Club and we have to keep things moving along without any dead time.
Well, I am soooo tired and must get to bed before midnight! With it staying light so much later now, it really throws me off on bedtime. BUT, I don't have to get up early tomorrow. Yea! BUT, I bet my business phone will start ringing about 8am (it usually does on Monday mornings). Nice problem to have, though. So, ring away phone!!
Nite, nite!
Noah's Ark Animal Workshop
www.MakeYourOwnStuffedAnimal.com

Happy Easter!

Hello!
I am on vacation this week- visiting my family. I have taken a few business calls, as well as, done some work on the internet, but all in all, it has been a relaxing week. I did do a daycare workshop the day before I left town at a super nice child care facility. We made lots of ducks and lambs come to life just in time for Easter. Awww. :)
With Easter falling early this year, I will have plenty of time to head back to Texas and get busy on my summer bookings. I have 4 or 5 bookings so far, but my goal is at least 2-3 child care centers a week.
The Noah's Ark Animal Workshop convention is also this summer and I am so excited to attend again. This year it falls on the weekend of my birthday! Yea! So, I will be in Chicago for my 42nd birthday. My own little birthday treat to myself. The corporate offices also announced a contest this week in which we can win part or all of our convention fees, so I will be working on that goal, as well.
Well, must get back to relaxing. I hear a comfy couch and yummy Mexican food calling my name.
Adios!

Busy week!

Hi!
It's been a great week for business! I had a new member join my team (on my first level) from right here in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. I am excited for her because she has past home business experience and has been considering Noah's Ark Workshop for a while. I hope to be able to help her succeed in her new adventure!
I have also conducted 4 workshops this past week. One was a Bella Bee workshop for a sweet group of Girl Scouts! It was an awesome time because I was able to incorporate some of my own personal beliefs into the lesson. If I make a little itty-bitty difference in even one of the girl's lives that I see in my workshops, then it is all so worth it. The Bella Bee workshop creates such a great avenue for discussing real life issues in a positive manner.
The other workshops were all Noah's Ark Stuff-n-Fluff workshops. One was for a child care center. Wonderful children and teachers. I so enjoyed my time there. Another workshop was for a Brownie Troop. And the other was for a birthday party for a 3 year old boy. Here again, it was a great time had by all! And, the parents, troop leaders, and child care leaders are all so loving and caring. It is so unfortunate that our media coverage has us convinced that our society is full of horrible children, parents, and teachers. As someone who has been involved in teaching for 20 years and now Noah's Ark and Bella Bee workshops for going on three years, I have truly encountered 99% of the time, wonderful and sweet children with loving and caring parents and teachers. So many of my concerns for my own child are echoed in the voices of the parents and teachers that I come in contact with.
I have one more child care center workshop this coming week and then I am taking a week off for a much needed vacation.
I wish all of you a safe and blessed Easter week. May we all take a moment to think about what the Easter Holiday is really all about.
Ciao!

Great Team building week!

Hello All!

I didn't conduct any Noah's Ark Animal Workshops nor Bella Bee Glamour Girl Workshops, but I did have 3 new people join my team!!! One on my first level, one on my second level, and one on my third level! All in all, I have 36 people in my 3 levels below me! My goal is 100 by the end of the year. AND, since we are on this topic, this is the last week of the special $29 joining fee. Please feel free to visit my website: www.MakeYourOwnStuffedAnimal.com if you would like more info. Also, if you haven't looked at my website lately (or at all), they were just redone this week. I REALLY like the changes. I like color and "pretty" looking sites, and I think mine has both. Just a little biased, I know. :)

On a personal note, I will be heading off to my parent's home for Easter. BUT, before I leave town, I have 5 workshops. 2 childcare centers, 2 Girl Scout workshops, and 1 birthday party. Yea! Nothing like being able to leave town with some money in hand. Wow, what would I do without the income from Noah's Ark? Gotta' love it. This job has truly enabled me (and my family, of course) to do the extra things.

I also had only one free weekend open in April, and I booked a birthday party workshop for that this week, as well. So, now my next free open weekend is May 5th. Yea! Oh, and in April I have a new ad coming out with a local birthday party website. I am excited to see how that ad pans out. I bought it for a year as it is a top site when I do searches for local birthday party entertainment! A sweet brother and sister team run it.

Well, I am home alone right now, so I think I am going to get off the computer and do some brain vege-ing (watch tv). I don't watch much tv as I think most of the shows are just horrid. But maybe I can find a chick-flick on. :)

Have a blessed rest of the weekend and a glorious week!

Ciao!

Noah's Ark Animal Workshop

Hello!
It's been a nice, relaxing week. I didn't have any workshops this week. It is Spring Break here and things were slow. I didn't even have that many phone calls. BUT, I do have 2 new team members on my first level, and 3 on my second level. Yea! We have a special joining fee (starter kit) for only $29, so that is helping with recruiting. You interested- check out my website for more info: www.MakeYourOwnStuffedAnimal.com
So, the most awesome thing this week was seeing the Patriot Guard Riders in action. I was on my way to the nursery when I saw hundreds upon hundreds upon hundreds of motorcyclists heading down the highway with police escorts. AND, the entire freeway was shutdown. I was on the phone with my dad who told me that they are a group of motorcyclists that attend soldiers funerals! Wow- I had goose bumps from head to toe. Anyway, if you care to learn more info, just google Patriot Guard Riders and their site will come up. I applaud them!
Back to work this week- I have one birthday party workshop on Saturday. Also, I just placed a large order to replenish my stock, so I will be checking in inventory. That is fun, though, as my son helps me count everything and put it all away. He is such a great helper. See, what other job can your 4 year old child help you with? Only Noah's Ark Animal Workshop!
Well, must go finish up some last minute house work before I have to start dinner. Here's to a great and blessed week!
Ciao!

PS The picture above is a Noah's Ark hot air balloon. Just thought it made for a nice, peaceful picture. It was at the Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Fiesta this last year. Enjoy.

Noah's Ark Animal Workshop

Hi! Hope this finds everyone well! My son had a relapse of the crud-bug and I was still not 100%. BUT, all is better now and it was a great week for business. I had a great Farm-Day workshop for a child care center in Mineral Wells, Texas. It was a blast and the center went all out for the event. The children chose from "domestic" farm animals, so there were many cows, pigs, cats, dogs, horses, and bunnies that came to "life" this week. Then, it has been a non-stop weekend. I had a booth at a daycare convention (in which I booked several daycare workshops), a last minute birthday party for a sweet 4 year old on Saturday, and then a very fun birthday party for a precious 5 year old today. The little girl today was so sweet and the family was just so nice. The mom and dad (and brother) were so friendly. It sometimes makes me sad that I will not ever see some of my customers again because there are truly some of them that I know I would enjoy as friends in my life. AND, some of the little children are just so wonderful that I would love for them to be playmates with my son. Wow- what a "problem" to have!
This is Spring Break week for me. I actually do not have any Noah's Ark Animal Workshops or Bella Bee Glamour Girl Workshops this week. I do have, of course, things to do for my business here at home, but no actual workshops. I guess that means I have to do some Spring cleaning. I must also get to the lawn before the weeds take over.
Well, this time change is going to take a while to get used to- it is 12:40am. Yikes!!! Must get to bed. Hope everyone has a blessed week!
Ciao!

Texas Noah's Ark Animal Workshop

Hello! I hope this finds everyone well. It was inevitable- I did get quite sick this week. Made for a LONG week. I did have to hand off my Bella Bee party to one of my local team members. I'm so glad to have local members to lean on. I felt so bad not being able to do a party that I booked, but I was (and am still) quite sick. I wouldn't have been able to give 100%.
I did do 2 Noah's Ark Animal Workshops this week. One was for a local child care center. It was so fun and the children were so excited and sweet- and the center was so clean and inviting. AND the assistant director was just awesome! A big thank you to her for all her great help. They took pictures of all the kids with their new cuddly friends.
And, my other workshop was a birthday party for an adorable 10 year old! I know I say this every week, but all of the kids and parents are just awesome. Truly, what other job is there where everyone is so excited to have you arrive and you get to bring such fun and joy to kids lives?!?!? I am so blessed to have found this opportunity. And, I don't know if I have ever thanked my husband, as well. He is so great for taking on the job as main parent while I work on the weekends. But here again, unless I have 2 workshops back to back, I am not gone from home but just a few hours.
Also, there are 2 new crew members added to my team this week. Both on my 2nd level. One is local and attended both workshops with me this week. Thank you so much for all your help, Shannon! You were a blessing to me this week. I am so excited to see you get your business up and going! Oops, just remembered, I need to send you 2 forms.
Well, must get to bed as I didn't sleep all that well last night. The decongestant kept me awake most of the night and then my son woke up with gunk in his eyes. Yes, he has the "cold" in his eyes now. Not pretty. Very contagious. Good thing I am on antibiotics right now. Told you, LONG week.
This week is one daycare on Wednesday and one birthday party and one daycare conference. Plus, I hope to add some more members to my team!!! Wish me luck. AND, for any of you interested, we still have the $29 starter kit available until March 16th.
Ciao!

Noah's Ark Animal Workshop- great week of connections

Hello-
Wow- what a week. My husband was home all week with the flu, and my son was sick with the horrible junk going around at his pre-school. My poor baby had fever, his belly hurt (and he proved it- if you know what I mean), and he had snot coming out of everywhere (even his ears because he has tubes). As for me, I drank tons of straight cranberry and pomogranete juice (no sugar added stuff) and I am not sick! Yea!
So, after 5 long days, I was able to get back to business. I did have a birthday party Friday afternoon for the cutest little 4 year old girl. It was such a fun party- a few moms were there and just the kids. AND, the home was so beautiful. Brand new. I tell you, the side perk to this great job is that I get to see so many insides of beautiful homes. I just enjoy seeing how they are layed out and decorated.
Most of my Saturday was spent at a local daycare convention where I made LOTS of great connections! I truly enjoy the daycare conventions because everyone there is so nice. If you work with children all day, you are a special person!
Oh, but the most unique business "thing" this week was from a sweet lady that has only been married a week. She was looking for a unique gift to give her fiance, who had given her a special gift earlier in the day. So, she called me asking if she could buy the black bear in the super animal outfit, with a recordable voice chip. The super animal out has a large letter "N" on both the front of the outfit and the cape. She was going to make him a "Super Newlywed" bear. Awwwww. How sweet! So, I meet her in a parking lot near her place of employment and she created her gift in the parking lot of a movie theater.
This job creates the neatest opportunities. No pushing products on your friends. No trying to get everyone you know to host a party.
I'm hoping this week is back to normal- everyone is much better now! But, I will say this- the great thing about my job is that I can take off 5 days to get my "boys" feeling better and not have to worry about calling a boss or anything like that. AND, while they slept, I was able to still get work done here at my house.
With that being said, this week I have one daycare workshop on Friday and 2 birthday parties on Saturday- one for Noah's Ark Animal Workshop and one for Bella Bee Glamour Girls workshop.
Ciao!

Noah's Ark Animal Workshop at McDonalds!

Hi-
I did two workshops this week- one at a Preschool and one at a McDonald's for a sweet 4 year old's party. The Preschool was great- it was the day before Valentine's day and everyone was in a festive mood. Some of the children made a Valentine's Bear, while the others chose from our regular line of animals. The birthday party today was a new experience for me. I have done birthday parties at homes, churches, pizza parlors, hotel banquet halls, and parks- but never at a McDonalds. It was actually quite fun. The playland wasn't very crowded, so we almost had the entire playland to ourselves. Very sweet 4 year old girl. Great mom and family. The parents were all involved (the younger the kids, the more the parents help out) and everyone was having a great time building their new friends. The animal of the day was the pig! Girls just love PINK!
As for things going on with the company- we have a few new things. First, we are having a special joining sale of only $29!!!! See picture above! This is awesome for those people that can't quite afford $129! Second, I can't remember if I wrote about the new Noah Babies coming out! These are 8 inch dressed versions of some of our regular stock animals. Very cute. It is a bi-monthly club type of thing where you can cancel at any time. Sign ups have started now and the first Noah Baby will be mailed out in May. Of course, there is a contest for crew members to get people to sign up, sooooo, if you love to collect cute little items, please feel free to sign up off of my website. It is under "Collectibles". Sorry, sometimes the sales person in me just has to get her 2 cents worth in. :)
Well, this week is only one Noah's Ark workshop on Friday. Then, the following week is 3- one daycare and 2 birthday parties. I had better relax this week.
If I haven't said this before, if you are interested in knowing more about Noah's Ark Animal Workshop, please feel free to contact me.
Have a blessed Sunday!

Noah's Ark Animal Workshop

Hello!
Busy week with stuffed animal parties!!! I had 2 childcare center workshops and a birthday party workshop this week. All in all, 80 new furry friends came to life this week! Awww!
Each workshop was so awesome. Both childcare centers had very sweet kids and directors/assistant directors! The birthday party was for a super nice 6 year old and all her fun friends- 12 in all. It was a pajama party, so everyone was in their nice, comfy pajamas (or jamamas, as my son calls them). The mom was a super nice lady I had met at a mom's club a while back where I gave a little speil about Noah's Ark Animal Workshop.
Well, must go get my little one in bed. AND, I am tired, as well. Next workshop is Tuesday with another childcare center and then, of course, another birthday party on Saturday! Let's see how many new cuddly friends will be brought to life this week!
Nite!
Noah's Ark Animal Workshop

Birthday Party Entertainment

Hello!
I had a super Bella Bee party this past weekend. 18 girls ranging in age from approximately 7-10. It was awesome! They were so receptive to the "friendship" lesson that was going on while we put on our glittery, glossy make-up. And, the birthday girl was so sweet. I had a smile on the whole time. Oh, and we all smelled like delicious grapes by the end of the evening!
As for this week, here we go...
A Valentine Bear workshop at a Preschool. 37 four and five year olds will all make their own Valentine Bears. This should be a blast!
Then, another child care center Friday morning for 30 kids. They will make a white Noah Bear. And then, Friday evening is a birthday party for 10 kids- also Noah's Ark.
There will be many new bears (and other cuddly friends) brought to life this week. Awww!
Also, must post this...
one of my downline crew members was on the NBC Channel 5- 6 o'clock news last week for doing a Noah's Ark Animal Workshop at Children's Medical Center. It was wonderful! They showed the kids stuffing their new "friends" and my team crew member was able to give a little blurb for about 6 seconds. The entire segment was about 30 seconds. AND, the newscaster actually said, "Noah's Ark Animal Workshop" twice!!! Wow, the week before I was in the Ft. Worth Star Telegram for Noah's Ark Animal Workshops as a birthday choice for parents, and now one of my girls is on the news. I am so excited!
Oh, okay, one more thing and then off to bed...
I can't remember if I mentioned this yet...
Noah's Ark Animal Workshop is going to start offering NOAH BABY Collectibles. They are sooooo cute. More info about this will be coming soon. In the meantime, please check out my website for more info.
www.MakeYourOwnStuffedAnimal.com
Nite!

Child Care Center booking

I booked a Christian Child Care Center today for a Valentine's Day stuffed animal workshop. Woo-hoo! Also, received several calls regarding some daycare conferences coming up.
I still am amazed how one day can be no calls or just one or two, and the next day is crazy with phone calls. Sometimes I truly need a secretary. Great problem to have, though!!!
Nite!
Oh, can you believe it is almost February?!?!? Happy last day of January 2007!

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Noah's Ark Animal Workshop

Noah's Ark Animal Workshop is getting better in 2007

Wow- the yearly Noah's Ark Animal Workshop Leadership Rally was this past weekend in Chicago. I wasn't able to attend :( but I have already heard about all the wonderful things that were announced!
I must make sure I get all my information correct before I blog about all of it, but 2 things just to mention real fast right now....
New incentive program:
For 2 months: February 1st thru March 31st

Win a 3 day 2 night vacation – 90 different vacation spots available.

How: Recruit 1 member that activates (purchases $235 in product) and you (the crew member) will receive 1 vacation and your new member gets one for free too!

Every new recruit gets a vacation for free!

Wow!!!!

and
2. New Product Introduction:
Noah’s Ark Collector's Club

Limited edition Noah Baby collectibles
8 inch miniature plush replicas of Noah's Ark animals
Wearing hand made costume originals
Each series will be in limited supply

Very cute idea! Must get much more information on this!!!

Nite!

2 Great Noah's Ark Animal Workshops today

Hi-
I had 2 GREAT workshops today. Both for "older" children- 8 to 10 year olds- AND both were ALL girls. I don't get that very often. It was a lot of fun! The different age levels have their own special things that I truly enjoy. For example, the age group I did today was special because I was able to do some real games, as well as, watch them stuff their own animals and not have to be so hands on myself. But, don't get me wrong, the little ones are so sweet to watch and it is so much fun to watch parents down on the floor getting involved in helping out their children. That is what makes Noah's Ark Animal Workshops so wonderful- it is great for ALL ages.
The other funny thing to keep track of is the different animals that are popular at each workshop. At my first workshop today, the bunny was the most popular animal. At my workshop this afternoon, it was the Hope Bear. Go figure.
My next workshop is this coming Friday and it is a Bella Bee Glamour Girl workshop for 20 girls!!!! I am excited to do a Bella Bee party as it has been a month or so since I have done one. We will be smelling like yummy grapes and looking like glamour girls!!!! By the way, our make-up is not very colored- it is more sparkly and shiny. But, all 4 flavors smell absolutely yummy!!!
Nite!

In the newspaper!

Hi! An article about birthday party options for parents/children in the Ft. Worth area came out today in the Ft. Worth Star Telegram and I am one of only 5 options mentioned!!!!!! I am the third one listed!!! Not first, but not last. AND, just to be listed at all is awesome!!! It was quite the big article- front page of the Family Section with a continued page on page 6! AND, this was all free! Thank you Star Telegram. Yea for Noah's Ark Animal Workshop!

Noah's Ark Animal Workshop

Hello! I had my "last minute" Noah's Ark Workshop this past Sunday and it was so great. The mom (and the entire family) were just awesome. I had some of the best spinach dip I think I have ever had! Anyway, there were about 15 kids. The birthday boy was just precious. They all seemed to have a great time. There were a lot of girls. So cute. The house was beautiful. I love my job because I get to go to the homes where you drive by and think, hmmm, I wonder what it looks like on the inside. :) I even sold 4 extra outfits. Very nice. My next workshops are both on Saturday. Both Noah's Ark Animal Workshops. Both for girls in the 8-10 age range. I like this age range because they will get to make their own door hangers as their "arts-n-crafts" activity and I really enjoy seeing all their creations. Oh, I did book another daycare for early March this past weekend. I had a vendor booth at a local daycare conference and made some good connections there. Had several directors interested in workshops for the summer! And, I can't remember if I posted this, but I had 3 repeat daycares call last week to already book for the summer. Yea! These will both be activity fee sponsored events which means EVERY child will participate. Gotta' love those! Must get to bed. Sweet dreams. Oh, speaking of sweet dreams, I don't know if I have even posted about the name of my Noah's Ark team- it is the "Stuffin' Sweet Dreams Team". We are stuffin' our way to our dreams- mine is to get out of debt!!!!!

Childrens birthday party entertainment

Hello- It's been a quite week. I did get a last minute phone call for a Noah's Ark Animal Workshop this weekend- Sunday. In addition to that, I have a vendor booth at a daycare conference in Plano on Saturday morning. BUT, the weather has been so weird here that the roads may not be drivable Saturday morning (I have to leave my home at 6am to be set up by 7:30am). Ugh. I really want to do this conference because it is in an area that I have not advertised in nor sent out postcards. I'm keeping my fingers crossed, though. Oh, and on a great note, the Ft. Worth Star Telegram called me to ask for information on Noah's Ark Animal Workshops! Yea! They took all the info, my name, and my phone number. The reported said she is doing an article on Children's Birthday Party Entertainment. I will post the article here if and when it comes out! Again, I am keeping my fingers crossed!!!! Finally, I am placing an order tomorrow and am excited because I will be ordering some of the new products. We have a new tiger and I am so excited to add him to my cuddly family. He looks soooo cute. I also have to order some new flavors/colors of the Bella Bee Glamour Girl products. By the way, these products smell sooooo good. I finally get to order the Grape Sweetheart and I heard it smells very yummy! Must get to bed. Ciao! www.MakeYourOwnStuffedAnimal.com

Noah's Ark Animal Workshop

Hi- My teenage party last night went VERY well. Having taught middle school for 20 years came in handy, though. Our weather here has been awful, so there were only 15 instead of 20. I started off with two "adult" games where the winners won a voice chip for their new stuffed animal friend. From there, I did my show-n-tell and they chose their new cuddly friend. Then we had a stuffing party- VERY easy with this age. I think I enjoyed that the most. Then, I was honest with them and said I only have a "wishing star" ceremony made for little kids. They actually loved it and were very good sports about doing the cute little ceremony with me. From there, they were able to close their own animals (another part I enjoyed) and then they dressed their new friends in t-shirts. At this point, they were ready to get on with other things, so I put their Birth Certificates in their bags and I packed up and left for home. It was so awesome, though, because all but 2 kids were walking around with their new cuddly friends in their arms (literally hugging them). This really is an activity for kids of ALL ages. In this day and age, who couldn't use a new, warm, fuzzy friend! My next activity is setting up a vendor booth at a local daycare conference next weekend. Oh, and I booked another Bella Bee party today for April. Between now and May, I only have a few weekends that are not booked with workshops!!! Every time I leave to go to work, I end up at a party!

Noah's Ark Animal Workshop

Hello-
So I have a "first" in my business occurring this weekend- a Noah's Ark Animal Workshop for 13-14 year olds! AND, I believe it is a mixture of boys and girls- TEENAGE boys and girls. Now, don't get me wrong, this is NOT my first ever workshop (more like my 100th)- but it is a first with this age!!! I usually do a little arts-n-crafts activity- stickers or decorating door hangers or coloring sheets. Needless to say, none of these will work for this up-n-coming party. Therefore, I am going to try some new "adult" type activities. One is having 2 teams and one person from each team has to draw a picture of an animal while the other team members guess the animal- BUT, the person drawing will be blindfolded! The other game is where everyone has to draw a picture (without looking) and then after they are done, they will "grade" their picture and get points for actually placing the items in the correct spot. I am hoping I don't get laughed out of the party. :)
The party is Saturday evening. I will do an update on Sunday. Yea.
Ciao!

Noah's Ark Animal Workshop
Birthday party entertainment
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Stuffed animal parties

Bella Bee and Noah's Ark Animal Workshops

Wow- it was quite the productive business week. Just this week I booked 6 workshops. Some are Noah's Ark and some are Bella Bee. This is addition to the bookings I already had on the books from before Christmas. I also had a GREAT Noah's Ark Animal Workshop- birthday party- this past Saturday. 15 kids- ages 2 through 8. The kids had a blast; the parent's loved it. It was such a nice family. I love that when I leave to go to work, I end up at a party!!! Oh, I also had some time this weekend to work on my website! Check it out if you get a chance. It is www.makeyourownstuffedanimal.com I have a huge Noah's Ark Workshop- birthday party- this coming Saturday for 13-14 year olds. They are thinking about 20 kids will be there. I have not done a workshop for kids this age. BUT, since I used to teach this age, this should be fun. My homework this week is to think of fun stuff to do with this age. I usually do one arts-n-crafts activity with my parties (stickers, decorate door hangers, etc...), but I will have to think of something different for this age. Nite, nite!

Back to work!

Hi- My break is over and it is time to get back to work. I sent out 30 postcards regarding Valentine's Day workshops. Hope to hear from some child care centers tomorrow! I am ready to get back to work . I have a large birthday party workshop this Saturday. I have been getting a lot of calls, but no bites. I get the usually, "let me check with my husband"- which means- no. Having a Noah's Ark Workshop is actually so much cheaper than many other forms of entertainment because 1- you only pay for the kids that actually attend, 2- I provide the invitations for free, 3- you don't have to buy any goody bags for the kids to take home. When it comes to only paying for the kids that attend, that is a bargain right there. Many, many other entertainers have a flat fee that they charge and they don't care how many kids are at your party. Back to work! Happy New Year!