March

March is here.  What to say about March?  What do they call this month?  Hmm..... it's exciting because Spring is around the corner.  Although you wouldn't know it, it was FREEZING out today and they are calling for snow.  Matt and I had the honor of spending the day celebrating with a Boxer who is fulfilling his "bucket list".  It was Romeo's 9th birthday today.  His mom and dad weren't sure he was going to make it but he did and they had a huge celebration at Lafarge Lake for Romeo and invited all his Boxer friends.  Romeo is a bit of a celebrity now.  His mom and dad found out that the has bone cancer.  They decided to help him celebrate his life by fulfilling a bucket list for him.  He's done so many awesome things!  He met Bif Naked, rode in a fire truck, rode in a police car, ate a Keg dinner, and now has been on CBC, and many local papers.  He's such an adorable boy and his story not only tells us to cherish what and who we have but it teaches us courage and to live in the moment.  Thank you Riina for allowing us to share in Romeo's story.

Watch Romeo's Story Here on CBC

March is also March of Dimes.  March of Dimes is a charitable organization that funds lifesaving research and programs and works to end premature birth, birth defects and infant mortality.  So its only fitting that  we kick off this season's Charity Cause with the March of Dimes (in the USA).  In Canada the Charity Cause contributes to the Starlight Foundation of Canada.  

Meet Roosevelt the Rabbit. Proceeds from the sale of each Roosevelt the Rabbit will go to "Starlight Children's Foundation" Canada. Starlight supports children and their families - from the emergency room to recovery. 

Both these causes are so important to families.  And Scentsy has created a way to help both the charities. 

OK so not only is March a new month but its a WHOLE new catalog for Scentsy Fragrance!!!  WE kick off Spring/Summer with all new products, scents and a whole bunch of NEW!!!

I know I can't post all my favorites because there just isn't enough time.  But let's start with a few new things!!

MEET your new SPRING SUMMER 2014 Scents!

I seriously love the new catalog.  It means summer is almost here and that also means CONVENTION! or as we like to call it at Scentsy "Scentsy Family Reunion".  YAY baby!!  St. Louis this year!  Here we come!  Doesn't mean you can't join us!  All is welcome!!!   Join our team and come along.  I promise you it will be memorable and you will have a BLAST!  

To join our Scentsy team or for more information please visit our site 

You can join any one of our brands - Scentsy Fragrance;  Velata; or Grace Adele  

March's warmer of the month is not just 1 but 2 WARMERS!!!  Check it out.  Scentsy is celebrating their 10 year anniversary by saying "THANK YOU!"  

An AWESOME deal!!!  Get it while you can.  Supplies are limited so if you want to get your order in contact us today!  or purchase online at www.ilovescents.ca  

Velata has launched their new catalog and the new Raclette has been so popular that its been hard for Scentsy to keep them in stock.  Each month Velata will feature a recipe created by consultants like me!!!

This month is a recipe from Star Director - Amanda.  It makes my mouth drool just thinking about this!


Matt and I are very pleased to announce that we are going to feature more of our Grace Adele line.  I have personally fallen in love with the bags.  Even though I have many Coach, Michael Kors and Gucci bags, I find that the Grace Adele bags are so much fun!  They are affordable, well made and functional.  I love the compartments and I love how everything fits together.  You can create your own look!  With Grace Adele it makes putting together a stylish look effortless.  You can have multiple designer looks for an affordable price.

Look what I just ordered for myself!  Love it!!!

Shelby bag and Lynn Clutch in Ocean

Kinley bag and Claire Clutch

It's going to be so much fun selling and showing off these great bags!!  I love my job!!!! 

Interested in learning more about Grace Adele?  Visit my site!! www.ilovehandbags.ca

OR MAYBE YOU'D LIKE TO HOST A PARTY!?

If you host a party within the first 9 days of the month; you could be eligible to win your party!!!  That's right your party could be FREE!!!  Check it out!

We are on the lookout for parties!!! -  As you know we "ALWAYS" take care of our party hosts!  YUP we make it worth your while with any qualifying party!  

And remember we offer referral incentives!!!  If you refer a friend to host a party or join our Scentsy team, we will make sure that you know how grateful we are!!! We love referrals and always take care of the person who refers!!! 

Well kids that's it for now.  Happy March!!!!  I look forward to seeing you all!!! 

Have a SCENTSational day!!! 

Slow Cooker Lamb Shanks with Fennel & White Beans

This recipe takes a bit of prep work but I think its gonna be worth it!!!

6 Lamb Shanks (about 4 lb)
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 onion finely diced
1 1/2 cups each diced carrot and fennel
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tsp each dried thyme and fennel seeds
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup sodium reduced chicken stock
2 cans (each 19 oz/540ml) white navy beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup chopped drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

- sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper.  In a large skillet heat half of the oil over medium high heat and brown lamb.  Transfer to a plate.  Drain fat from pan
- Heat remaining oil fry onion, carrot, fennel, garlic, thyme and fennel seeds, stirring occasionally until softened.  5 mins
- Add wine, stock; bring to a boil, stirring and scrapping up brown bits from the bottom of the pan.  Pour into slow cooker.
- Add navy beans and tomatoes to slow cooker.  Add lamb, pushing into liquid.  Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until meat is tender and separates easily from the bone.  Transfer lamb to a plate.  Skim off fat in slow cooker.  Stir in parsley.  Spoon into shallow bowls top with lamb.

As long as you use Gluten free chicken stock this recipe is gluten free.

WHAT??? February Already??? !!!

February is here.  And we couldn't be happier.  Unfortunately we didn't make our incentive trip but we were very close this time.  And we are going to make it for sure next time!!  I am confident of it that we will get there.  Its just a matter of time.  We are still happy even tho we didn't make the trip.  Matt and I both worked very hard and feel a huge sense of accomplishment.  Plus we grew our team and our team members continue to thrive and build their Scentsy business!

I got my new car and I simply cannot tell you how much I love it.  I got the Kia Soul.  Its one of the best valued vehicles on the market.  Since I got my car I've been catching up on Scentsy deliveries.  All my Scentsy delivers arrived just in time that my new car did.  Whoohoo!!!  Scentsy being delivered in style!

So things have been busy for us.  Matt has been super busy with his Real Estate and working hard for his clients.

We also decided that we are keeping our little foster dude, and have renamed him (accordingly).  Yep we now have a little Anakin Sidewalker.  He is the cutest little man but he does have a little mischief in him.  He arrived thru another rescue that got him from a back yard breeder.  Anakin's mom and dad were brother and sister.  This little man had several medical conditions since birth.  He was from a litter of 8 puppies and all the puppies were sold to make money for the owners.  I feel awful because I wonder how many of his sibblings also have the same issues.  We ended up with Ani because nobody wanted to euthanize him nor did they want to pay the money to find out how to fix him. Basically the back yard breeders did not want to take responsibility for their actions.   Rescue a Boxer stepped up and brought this boy into our care.  We paid for his heart scans and medical workups.  After appointments with specialists it was determined that this young pup has a grade 5 heart murmur and  pulmonic stenosis.  But the worst part of it is that he also has a severe case subaortic stenosis.  Basically the wall of his heart is almost 5 times thicker than it should be.  Blood doesn't travel thru his heart very well and the vets say that his life spam is bleak.  He also has fissures in his anus and does not have control of his bum.   Don't feel bad for him!!  He is a REAL puppy and you wouldn't know that he is sick.  He has the energy of a pup and more to spare!  He is living a comfortable and healthy life thanks to Rescue A Boxer and the care that was provided by the vets and specialists.

Because of his heart issues he isn't a good candidate for adoption.  Let's face it........this little guy wasn't going anywhere anyhow.  He walked right into our house and captured our hearts.  He is definitely part of the Star Wars pack.

I cannot stress the importance of rescuing a dog.  There are so many homeless dogs that need and deserve a great home.  It is estimated that 3 to 4 million dogs are euthanized in the US each year.  That is a huge amount.  A number that keeps me awake a night.  If you feel that you must have a puppy please contact a reputable breeder.  A reputable breeder breeds the dogs to better the health of the breed.  They know what they are doing and aren't just playing God.  They do health and temperment testings on their dogs.  They aren't  always breeding their dogs and aren't having litters after litters.  The reputable breeder will show you where the mom lives and you will see how well the mom is taken care of.  We hear of many sad stories and its heartbreaking.  Recently I was told about how a backyard breeder bred his female and was selling the puppies on Craigslist.  The mom normally lives outside except they allowed her inside just to birth her pups.  Once the pups were birthed the mom was banished outside again.  They only brought her inside to nurse the pups.  All the puppies were sold without any health testing done on the mom or the dad or the puppies.  They were sold before they were old enough to leave their mom.  pups should stay with their mom till at least 8 weeks.  These pups were sold at 5 weeks old.  The owner is also selling the mom on Craigslist and is advertising her as a good breeding dog, that will provide the buyer with a good income of puppies.  It breaks my heart that people are so cruel and so heartless.  Please people rescue!  Adopt a dog, there is one out there that needs you! 

Next week I am going to Scentsy Spring Sprint with my team.  I'm looking forward to it because a friend is coming along as well.  She has been on the fence about joining Scentsy.  I was on the fence before too (not for long mind you) but it wasn't long before I took the plunge.  And I'm so glad that I did.  I cannot tell you how much of a positive impact it has had on our lives.  Scentsy has 3 brands.  There is one there for everyone!  I represent all 3 brands of Scentsy (Scentsy Fragrance; Velata and Grace Adele).  Truth be told Scentsy Fragrance is still my favorite! 

I am excited to learn all about the new things that Scentsy is going to be doing this year.  PLUS I get a free gift box with new products!!!

February Spring Sprint means that there is only 5 more months till the BIG Convention!!!  Just in case I didn't tell you.....it's in St. Louis this year!  And with it being Scentsy's 10 year anniversary its guaranteed to be HUGE!!! 

Who wouldn't want to join this company???

Of course February is a new month so there is a new Warmer of the Month and a new Scent of the month.  "Sparkling Citrus Pear" is one of my new favorites!!!  Its been very popular.  I received it the last week in January and my package of scents is almost all gone!!!  I love this scent.  Try it!!  You may just love it too!!!

 SCENTSY IS ON SALE!!!  yes! that's right!  almost everything in the current catalog is on sale.  Why?  because we are clearing space for the new Spring/Summer items.  There are many items and scents that are being discontinued.  Sad but true.  Unfortunately we cannot stock all the scents there is just too many!!!  So check out the sale!!!

This is a great time to host a party!!!!  With the sale people get more bang for their buck!!!  Your friends who know and love Scentsy can stock up on their discontinued faves.
PLUS you as a Hostess will get to choose from hostess gift and still get FREE products!!!

The new catalog for Spring Summer Grace Adele is ALREADY out!!!  Check it out!!  I love this line of bags.  It helps keep me organized!

Well happy shopping kids!!!  I know which one I'm getting!!!  Well let's see....... there are a few there that I want!!! LOL :)

January with Scentsy

January is a wonderful time here at Scentsy.  Check it out! So much going on!! 

• Double Half Price Host Rewards!  the perfect time to host a party!   Get twice the rewards!!!

Book your party today!  Hurry our dates book up quick! 

Velata

• Join in January & get MORE FREE!!!

Scentsy Fragrance

Contact us for more information about joining Scentsy!  You will be glad you did!

• Grace Adele - Save 10% www.ilovehandbags.ca

• Bring Back My Bars are back! - your favorites that were discontinued are brought back for a limited time!  
  

January Warmer & Scent of the Month 

To purchase or for more information please visit our sites or contact for more information:  jennifer@ilovescents.ca  604-908-1388

Scentsy  - www.ilovescents.ca

Velata - www.vancouverlovesfondues.ca

Grace Adele - www.ilovehandbags.ca

Happy New Year Everyone!!!

Today is January 1st, 2014.  I am positive that the new year will bring many good things into our lives.  Although last year wasn't fantastic, I choose to look at everything that was positive in our lives.

We are blessed for our good health and the love and good health of our families.


Matt & I promoted to SuperStar Consultants and our team grew!  We were fortunate enough to make many new friends and create many new relationships with so many wonderful people.



We changed the name on our beloved rescue from "Without Borders" to "Rescue A Boxer".  We had a very successful fundraiser and raised much needed money.  Officially our name has changed January 1st 2014.  On the books we are "doing business" as "Rescue A Boxer".

Matt & I welcomed our new little bundle of joy into our home in October.  Mr. Buster Brown came to our home as a "Medical Foster" and with the help of many experienced vets and specialist's (along with a very special diet), he has made a wonderful recovery.  This little puppy does not know he is even sick.  In December Matt and I decided to rename him in order to fit in with his Boxer pack.  He is now officially Anakin Sidewalker and it looks like he may become a permanent part of our family.  He obviously fits in perfectly with our kids!

In January we celebrated my Dad's 80th birthday and my parents celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary in November.  

I am so proud of my husband Matt.  He started an exercise regime and loved it.  He has been running on a regular basis and has lost a lot of weight.  He is enjoying it so much and setting and achieving many goals.

Matt and I had the pleasure of travelling to Indianapolis to experience the Scentsy Family Convention.  Las Vegas was my first convention (in 2012) but in 2013 year it was Matt's first.  WHOA what an amazing time we had!  We love our Scentsy brother's and sister's and can't wait to see them again in St. Louis in July! 

Matt ran his first 5K marathon (I walked it), along the beautiful river in White Water Memorial Park in Indy. Matt of course caught a bug for running now! and for SCENTSY!!! 

I know that many people make New Year's resolutions.  With some it is a tradition.  I haven't made New Year's resolutions in years.  Personally for myself I prefer to make goals.  I make goals every day, every week, month and year.  

My goals for this year is to try to listen more and talk less.  To try to be more compassionate and less judgemental of others.  I want to try to spend more time with my family and spend time looking after myself.  I want to rid my life of negativity and only surround myself with positivity.   I want to make more "Double Yays".  I want to make time for the people in my life who deserve it and not allow people in my life that don't.  Professionally I want to be able to build my Scentsy business and hope to .....errrr um I will be earning the incentive trip and become Director this year!

Do you have goals? or resolutions?  I invite you to share them with me.  jennifer@ilovescents.ca

Moving forward 2014 is going to be an amazing year I just feel it.!!!!!

I wish you a very Happy 2014.  May this New Year bring you everlasting happiness, peace &  success in whatever you do.  May it bring prosperity for you and your family.