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Monday, May 19, 2014

Younique Launch in Australia, United Kingdom, and New Zealand!






Younique Launch: Australia, UK, and New Zealand!




Younique Australia CharmIf you live in the UK, Australia, or New Zealand and have been searching for a  business opportunity, this is it.
Younique is a direct sales company that is like no other.  It's innovative in the way the products are introduced to family and friends almost completely online using social media.  You do not have to have home parties or go to trade shows to be successful in this business.  The products sell because they are so amazing!  So all you basically have to do is use the product, love the product, and tell others about Younique!
New ZealandWhen you receive your Younique Presenters Kit full of makeup products, the first thing you will do is try out the 3D Fiber Lashes.  Remember to take a "before" and "after" photo and post it on your Facebook wall!  You’ll be amazed how many comments you’ll receive and how many people will be asking you about Younique!
With Younique Products, there is no "selling" involved. We simple show-and-tell people about the products and share the home-based business opportunity.

About Younique 

Younique UK
Younique was founded in the USA in 2012, and then launched in Canada shortly after.  The company's growth the past two years has been phenomenal! Thousands of women are earning a great income and looking better than ever before thanks to Younique.

Check out this growth chart:


Our mission is simple: “Younique’s mission is to uplift, empower, validate and ultimately help build the self-esteem of women around the world. Through high-quality products that encourage these core values – along with spiritual enlightenment – we’re enabling opportunities for personal growth and financial reward to women everywhere.”

About Younique Products

Younique Product CollectionYounique's products are special, because the are all naturally based.  Younique boasts many vegan, gluten free, and completely natural products as well. All of the products are cruelty free, and Younique does not test on animals.

See all of the products on my Younique website with beautiful photos and descriptions.
  • 3D Fiber Lashes
  • Pigments
  • Concealers
  • BlushersYounique Minerals Pigment Set
  • Primer
  • Brushes
  • Rose Water
  • BB Cream
  • Moisturizer
  • Lip Gloss
  • Facial Cleanser
  • Collections
  • Sets
The best seller by far are the 3D Fiber Lashes!


About The Opportunity

Younique LogoWhen you join my team, you’ll have access to training from me, and several of our Younique groups on Facebook.  We have a sort of sisterhood and support system like no other.  We are there for each other to ask questions, share ideas, and cheer one another on!  All training is free and easily accessible to help you succeed in your Younique business. 
When you sign on as a presenter, you are given your own free website right away.  In fact, you can start our very first virtual party within minutes of signing on!
Here is a list of what you will receive in the presenter's kit:
•16 Shimmer Pigment Testers •16 Matte Pigment Testers •All 6 Concealer Testers •All 5 Blusher Testers •3D Fiber Lashes •Eye Brush Set •Free business website! •White Status Charm •Instant Access to the Younique Virtual Party System™. Start hosting parties immediately! •Presenter's Guide •$25 USD/$30 CAN/$33 AUD in Younique Cash on your Birthday annually! •PayQuicker Younique bank account •All of this comes in our signature black faux leather, embossed Younique case.

About Me

I am a USA citizen living in Australia, so I was lucky enough to have the Younique opportunity shared with me early on by a friend living in the USA.  She knew it would be an amazing opportunity for me to get into the company at the ground level, and become one of the "Founding Presenters" in Australia.  I am presenter #231 in Australia, and a proud member of the exclusive triple digits club (one of the first 999 presenters) in Australia. Check out my Younique website here.



Within a month of signing on, I met one of the first major milestones, and reached YELLOW status, giving me a permanent pay raise!  I quickly advanced to PINK status, followed by BLUE, and presently, I am a GREEN Elite status presenter for Younique.  We have a terrific team and I would love for you to be a part of it!

Join My Team

Australia Launch was April 1.  
If you live in Australia, click the box below to join my team now!


New Zealand Launch is June 1.

UK Launch expected in the near future!
Younique UK

If you live in New Zealand or the UK:
REGISTER your interest with me by commenting below, or connect with me on FACEBOOK!

Please contact me to join my priority Younique Launch notification list. Between now and the launch, I’ll send you information about the Younique products, compensation plan (how you make money), and strategies and tips to help you launch your own Younique business the day we go live. 

As soon as the launch date is announced I’ll let you know and provide you everything you need to get your business up and running right away!
We are also seeking presenters in USA & Canada.  When you join our team, you are eligible to sell in any country Younique has launched.  For example, I currently have customers in USA, Canada, and Australia!  Soon, I will add the United Kingdom and New Zealand to my customer base!  
Click the purple box if you live in USA or Canada. 
Thank you so much for your interest in Younique Products and I look forward to working with you!
~Alisha

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Eating Out With Kids In Perth: Outback Jack's Review

 

It's not often we eat out with the kids, especially in the Perth CBD.  But Mother's Day  was a special occasion, and I was off duty for the day!  We had a wonderful day out and about in Perth, and decided to flip through our Entertainment Book  for any family friendly restaurants in the area. Outback Jacks in Northbridge fit the bill, so we journeyed over the bridge for dinner.



We were greeted by the friendly staff and shown to a huge booth which was perfect for our family of five.  I had no idea there was a playroom for the kids, but the kids saw it right away.  We ordered some drinks and off they went until the food arrived.




The playroom had some toys to play with, but my boys headed straight for the wall lined with Playstations!  My husband and I were able to enjoy our "Bust Pepper Calamari" entree in peace and quiet, and it was wonderful.  While I sat sipping my wine at the table alone with my husband I said, "we should really do this more often!"


Before our meal, the waitress brought waters for all of us, and non-breakable colored cups for the kids. Perfect!  There is a large variety of wine and beers to choose from for the adults, as well as a fully licensed bar for other specialty drinks.



I was really impressed with the Outback Jack's Tin Lid's menu for ages 12 and under. The price was very reasonable.  My four year old ordered the burger and fries.  Other choices included: Sausage on a Stick, Golden Nuggets, and Mini Pizza (Wagon Wheels).  The Tin Lid's portions are not huge, so there is an option for larger portions if your child is a big eater.  All kid's meals include a scoop of ice cream and a topping, but we forgot and it wasn't offered. Oh well, next time!


My older kids were really wanting to have some ribs, so we ordered the The Outback Jack's 3 for All Ribs for the two of them to share.  It was plenty!  It came with a salad, coleslaw, and hot chips.  Yummy!  Click here to see the Outback Jack's Menu.


We opted out of spending $7.95 for the Croc Sippy bottle filled with soda for the kids ($2.50 refill).  It looked really cool, and reusable, but water was fine for us.

I really enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant.  They had the two fire places blazing, and some great country music and videos playing on the big television.  The kids loved the enormous Alligator hanging from the ceiling.

We used our Entertainment Book voucher which gave us 25% off our total bill.  That is an excellent deal, especially when eating out with a family of 5.

The wait staff was very attentive to our needs, patient with our questions, and made excellent suggestions. They were sure to tell us to have a "Good Night" as we left the restaurant.  We had a wonderful experience at Outback Jack's Northbridge, and it is somewhere we will definitely return with kids in tow!












Monday, April 21, 2014

The many uses of Younique Moodstruck Minerals Pigment Powder

I know about the 3D Fiber Lashes, now what can you tell me about
Younique Pigments?


The pigments are naturally based minerals, and come in over 30 colors (see website for more):


They are 100% natural, chemical-free, mineral-based, free of talc, oils, preservative, perfumes, synthetic dyes, and parabens.



And besides eye shadow, look at some of the creative ways you can use the pigments:

Mix a small amount with Rose Water for perfect eye liner in every color.

Use a flat iron to set the colors in your hair.


Mix with your favorite lip balm for endless lip gloss  color choices.


Younique Pigments are a tremendous value, especially with all these uses!  Please check out my website to purchase your favorite today!  Or better yet, host a virtual party and earn several pigments FREE!



















Friday, April 18, 2014

Check out these Amazing Younique Fiber Lashes!

If you haven't seen Younique's 3D fiber lashes, you need to check them out.  Your face and especially your eyes will thank you!

Don't make me look at you funny!
What makes this mascara different?



Here are some results from using the ever famous 3D fiber lashes. These are all just real women, with real results, in just minutes with no lash extensions, no glue, no mess!

Top shows no mascara down to three coats of 3D mascara.

Right eye with, Left eye without


I love this demo on how to apply the fiber lashes.  The gal is a little quirky, but I love her!





Please visit my Younique website and order your lashes today!  Orders will ship directly to you, and anyone from USA, Canada, or Australia can order.  Just hoover over the flag on my Younique website to select your country for correct currency and pricing.

Or better yet, host a virtual party and earn yours free!  It's easy, and it's FUN!


Tuesday, April 15, 2014

ANZAC Day Happenings in Perth 2014

ANZAC Day is a day of remembrance. The acronym actually stands for Australia & New Zealand Army Corps and refers to the soldiers in those forces.

ANZAC Day – 25 April – is probably Australia's most important national occasion. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War.

ANZAC Day is a day Australians recognize as an occasion of national remembrance. On 25 April each year, services are held around the country as a time to remember all Australian service men and women and commemorate those who died or served in the military for their country.

Here's what is happening in Perth to honour the ANZACs 2014:

Free entry into Perth Zoo for Servicemen and Women-
Simply present your Service ID, Veterans Card, or wear your uniform on 25 April to gain free entry into the Perth Zoo!

A Tribute to our ANZACS (Mandurah)-
An exhibition at the Mandurah Community Museum showcasing war memorabilia from private collections. Children can complete an ANZAC day quiz and make a periscope.  
Entry is FREE!
April 12-27
Mandurah Community Museum
3 Pinjarra Road, Mandurah

When:  25 April 8:00 am
Where:  84 Cambridge Street, West Leederville 
The service will begin with a march to the Cenatoph and the raising and lowering of the Australian flag. The Salvation Army, accompanied by members of the Churchlands Senior High School Choir will perform. From sunset on Thursday, 24 April to sunrise on Friday, the Australian Air Force cadets, 714 Squadron, will undertake an all night vigil at the Cenatoph, with a changing of the guard ceremony performed each hour during the night. Breakfast will be available for a small cost outside the Leederville Sporting Club at the conclusion of the parade.

When:  Friday, 25 April 2014 7:00am  to  12:00pm 
Salute our Diggers with a FREE Gunfire Breakfast at Alf Adams Pavilion, Solomon Street.

ANZAC Day Dawn Service (Victoria Park)-
When: 25/04/2014
Time: 6:00 am - 8:00 am (Fri)
Where: Memorial Gardens, on the corner of Albany Highway & Harvey Street.
Join us for a special service to honour the men and women who served and fought for Australia. A light breakfast follows for attendees. For further information call 9311 8132.

ANZAC Day Ceremony (Claremont)-
When: April 25, 2014
Time: 7:30 am
Where: Street: Claremont War Memorial, corner of Bay View Terrace and Stirling Highway.
Join in the Annual Anzac Day Ceremony, then let the Mayor and Councillors lead you to a community breakfast at the Claremont Bowling Club with entertainment from the Claremont Concert Band.

ANZAC Day Service (Shenton Park)-
When: 25/4/14
Time: 7:00 am
Address: 240 Onslow Road
Free entry and suitable for all ages.












Spare Parts Puppet Theatre Review: Hachiko



I had a hot date last week with my ten year old son..  It was just me and him, which is extremely rare, because he's right in the middle of a very needy four year old little brother, and a time consuming thirteen year old older sister.  So this was definitely a special night!  We were headed to The Spare Parts Puppet Theatre in Fremantle to see "Hachiko".



He was a little reluctant at first to see the show, because we had seen the movie.  He knew it was a tear jerker, but I persuaded him to go because it was our "special date".

We arrived early at the theatre to look around the lobby at the many puppets.  My ten year old darted from puppet to puppet exclaiming, "look at this one!"  It was fantastic.


Soon we headed into the theatre and found our seats.  I love the Spare Parts Puppet Theatre, because there isn't a bad seat in the house.  Every seat has a clear view of the intimately sized stage.  There were cushions for the seats for the "little children", but my son, being ten and all, "didn't need one of those".

Once the show started, the audience was silent with anticipation.  Mesmerized by the methodical way the performers moved cardboard props around the stage.  It was amazing how a bundle of cardboard boxes became a city, and then a breakfast table, a garden, and a train station.

The lighting was exceptional.  Showing the passing of time with the sunrise and the sunset each day.  The
musical score was amazing too, and left me wanting more.

Several times I looked over at my son during the performance to see his reactions.  I saw every emotion from happiness, confusion, affection, sadness, and laughter.

There were only two performers in the show, which I found amazing with the amount and variety of characters that were introduced.

The main puppet of the show was the lovable dog, Hachiko.  He was made of cardboard, but he came to life on stage with wagging tail and all.  In only an instant we forgot he was not real, and we fell in love with him. Another favorite character in the show was the villainous dog catcher.  His song and dance was one of my favorite parts of the show.

Rather than spoil the story of  Hachiko, I urge you to see it yourself.  This story will stay with you long after the curtain closes.  The duration of the show was 50 minutes and is appropriate for ages 5 and up.  I am sure most adults will enjoy it as much, if not more than the kids.

Hachiko 
April 12-26 
10 am & 1pm daily (except Sundays & public holidays)
Plus 6:30 pm performance on Thursday 24 April

The Spare Parts Puppet Theatre
1 Short Street, Fremantle
(opposite Fremantle Train Station)

Bookings Essential:
www.sppt.asn.au
9335 5044