Archive for April 1st, 2009

  • The Beauty Of Job Security

    bostonherald.com:
    Call it putting lipstick on a recession.
    Hawking makeup and other products from Avon, Mary Kay and Arbonne and jewelry from Silpada in house parties is the hottest career Plan B these days.
    “It’s the best thing I ever did,” said Mary Beth Nelson, 41, of Canton.
    The stay-at-home mother of two decided to ease back in the [...]

  • Want To Pay Your Bills? Dump The Middle Man.

    denverpost.com:
    A pair of at-home Friday night jewelry parties meant Erin and Tim Midyett could pay their mortgage just as they had run out of options.
    The Arvada family of four is among thousands of cash-strapped Americans turning to direct sales of cosmetics, jewelry, pet treats and other products to beat back the recession. And it’s working.
    The [...]