Wednesday, February 25, 2015

My New Work At Home Adventure …. want to join me?

I am so very thankful that I have found something that I can do and it brings in more income then expected.   As a reminder, I have gastroparesis and have found that even working 2 days at the local hotel was so much stress, I was sick more than I was ‘well’.    So, I needed something I could do from home and have found it!!
Have you ever tried the Jamberry Nail wraps?   They started their foothold in the market about 4 years ago.  The nail wraps are different than what you see in the stores.  These are applied with heat and last 2 weeks with heavy use.  I have had mine on for over 3 weeks before I gave up and applied a different style (the nail grow out bugged me, yet not too many people in my daily life noticed it).   On toes they last well over a month.  I have had this same set of wraps on (my first pedi) since December (this post is late-Feb).   There are over 300 designs to choose from as well as nail lacquer and other  products.  Kids can even get in on the fun as well!
Jamberry Webtastic 2014 a Dec 2014 Hostess Longevity
The initial cost for the consultant kit was what held me back.  In hind-site, I wished I would have joined the Jamberry team sooner!    My first party on facebook paid for my kit with the commissions I made, and a little extra.   Since I started in mid-January I have done 3 parties and will host another on the 28th.
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What is great about this is we don’t have to build a team if we don’t want to.  You can be what is called a Hobbyist and you will still receive the discounts on product and commissions if you do an occasional party.   I have decided to build a team and am looking for great people to join me in my adventure.
The commissions are among the best in the direct sales world, coming in at a minimum of 30% and it goes up from there based on your monthly sales and even more when you start to earn off of your team members.  Then there are extra bonuses and incentives along the way.
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Currently we are earning our way to Maui as the 2015 incentive trip.  In 2014 it was Walt Disney World!  All expenses paid and includes funds towards air fair.   Now how many companies do you know treat their employees that great?!
If you would like to host a party, not yet ready to join my team, let me know.   If sales reach a certain amount you can take 25% – 50% off the consultant kit.
Sweet Whimsy with siliver floral over hint of mint on ME Atlantis and Silver Floral 2 Atlantis and Silver FloralStitched Away
I am able to do FB Parties and Catalog Parties.
If you are on Facebook check out my Jamberry Page for more info on joining, hosting, tips, pictures and more:  www.Facebook.com/GastroparesisJamberry
Shop the website and there if more info on joining my team too: www.MyBerryComplete.JamberryNails.net  (the link is safe).
I hope you decide to take advantage of this great opportunity.  The market is not yet saturated with the product, so NOW is a great time to do this for yourself.  Earn extra income while having great looking nails.  What could be better?!
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Saturday, November 22, 2014

Did you get your 2015 “GP Faces” Calendar?

Did you get your 2015 “GP Faces” Calendar?

As of this post we have 10 calendars left … so you’d better hurry if you still want one!

For sale at The GP Fight Store via www.GPfight.com (Store tab ~ Shop Now).

Each month has a picture of a person with Gastroparesis as well as a couple group photos.   We’ve added a few important GP Advocacy dates too.   There are websites listed throughout the calendar to help others learn about gastroparesis and to connect to support groups and other helpful links.

Calendar is $7 with $1 of that going to Gastroparesis Awareness.  Shipping is extra.   While your in there, check out our popular GP Awareness Cards that are for sale in 2 styles.   With each calendar order G-PACT has given us some brochures, restaurant, venue/bathroom cards to also enclose.

These calendars are the stand up desk ones (about 4″ tall and 8″ long).   Perfect if you want to send it as a gift to a friend or co-worker!

Thank you in advance for helping spread more gastroparesis awareness!
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Saturday, October 4, 2014

4 Days Left -- GP Research Fundraiser

Those of you that read our prior post (click HERE) know that we have a fundraiser that will be ending on October 8th, hosted by The GP Fight Store.   The proceeds will be donated to DHA for GP Research.
In 2014 we set a goal of $500 for GP Research on our DHA Page (click HERE) and we have meet that goal!   A very generous person donated enough to round out what we needed after our 2 t-shirt fundraisers we did several months ago.  These are the green shirts with the snail logo and the words: “A Snail Is Faster Than My Gut”, which people have been posting around the internet!
So far into this fundraiser we have raised about $100 and have 4 days left.   Then, 1 last fundraiser to close out 2014!
Thank you to all of those that have participated so far.
Close up of a Gray Polo with the Snail image.   Order yours at The GP Fight Store (GPfight.com)
Close up of a Gray Polo with the Snail image. Order yours at The GP Fight Store (GPfight.com)
Large Tote with the signature green/yellow ribbon.  Available at The GP Fight Store (GPfight.com)
Large Tote with the signature green/yellow ribbon. Available at The GP Fight Store (GPfight.com)

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Tuesday, September 23, 2014

The GP Fight closes 2014 with 2 last fundraisers for Gastroparesis Research

The GP Fight closes 2014 with 2 last fundraisers for Gastroparesis Research ...



Sept 20 – Oct 8th
Custom Order Hoodies and Totes (Shirts~Polos~Hats Now Too)

Here is the link to our store:
http://www.gpfight.bigcartel.com


There are two sections of the store to shop for the DHA fundraiser:
1) Hoodies and Totes 
2) Custom Shirts, Hats, Polos...

Details (also on the store page): During this time period we will take orders, then around the 9th we will order ALL of the purchases from our vendor and get them out to you once we receive them.

On Facebook?   Join the EVENT Page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/460699980739917/ 




Nov 1 – Nov 15
Think Christmas ~ 10% Donation to DHA
 

10% of your order will be donated for GP Research
Excludes: clearance and custom orders*
 

Shop at: www.GPfight.com (Store Tab – Shop Now)

*Please note our Nov FR will exclude custom orders (totes, hats, polos, hoodies and shirts). If we get enough requests for custom orders we may be able to do another bulk order and then we would be able to honor a 10% donation.

Share us with your family and friends…. who knows maybe you will be getting what is on your GP Fight Store wish list.



For those that don’t want to order, but want to donate to DHA you may do so at anytime via our DHA Page: http://www.dha.org/dw/fundraisers/1049


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Custom Orders Polos Hats Shirts Totes

Saturday, July 12, 2014

2nd Snail Shirt Fundraiser For Gastroparesis Research


THE FUNDRAISER WILL END ON JULY 14th

All proceeds go to Gastroparesis Research with Digestive Health Alliance.

Check it out: www.booster.com/SnailGPshirt

This time we have Tank Tops and Universal Shirts.  If you don't want a shirt, but still want to help the GP Community, there is a donation option.


Thank you!

www.MelissaGPfight.com 

Sunday, June 22, 2014

GP Shirt Fundraiser #2

This shirt is available until July 14, 2014. 

The proceeds from the fundraiser go to Gastroparesis Research and Awareness at IFFGD.org / DHA.org.

For more information go to the fundraiser directly at:  www.Booster.com/SnailGPshirt

Or follow along on the Facebook Event Page at:  https://www.facebook.com/events/261052967432875

Thank you!


Saturday, May 31, 2014

A Day In The Life Of Me...

Original Post By www.MelissaGPfight.wordpress.com On May 14, 2014

A Day In The Life Of Me…

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You have read my gastroparesis story and struggle (HERE), but for those of you that don’t keep up with my activities via Facebook posts, I wanted to take the opportunity to show you a snap shot of what 2 recent days were like for me:
  • Taking new pictures of my store items to upload them on the Store tab on this website.
  • Editing the pictures for the website and other social media pages.
  • Answering questions for the T-Shirt For Gastroparesis Awareness and Research Fundraiser that runs until the end of May and helping those that are not in the USA obtain a shirt.
  • Packaging up a couple orders to go out (GP Fight Store).  After 1 of them was sealed with postage on it, I sent off the tracking number in an email.   About 2 hours later I have a request to change the order, which luckily I was able to do as it was not dropped off at the Post Office yet.
  • Finishing up a new logo for a GP Sister to use on her new website and snowballing other ideas for her.
  • Helping a long time non-GP with setting up his new business website.
  • Partnering up with a business to swap advertisement info.  This will open up more exposure for GP Awareness!  Go Me :)  More info will be released later.
Then add the 2 days a week I work, going to the store for food, cooking dinner and the many other household chores of life, to finish out a week in my shoes.   This does not begin to reflect punching through nausea to complete the chores, sleeping at odd hours to get things done and making sure I pick the right food (and amount) to consume.  Gastroparesis is truly a juggling act.

I know there are a lot of people out there that can only do about 1/4 of what my normal daily life is like with a chronic illness, that is if they are not running to the ER or are in the hospital.  I count myself very fortunate that I am in a good place with my GP to allow me to do all of this -for all of you who can’t!   However, there are weeks that I am only able to get out of bed and to the couch, but we all have to take the good with the bad.

Just because you might not be able to do things right now doesn’t mean that in the future you still can’t.   A few years ago I didn’t think I would be able to do all of this -maybe in my dreams.  So I will count myself lucky that I can do this, even if it’s not every day.

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