Melendy & Steve

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To Pinterest or not to Pinterest?

We have most likely all found Pinterest.

My mom uses Pinterest, My dad uses it, My husband is using it to finish our basement. I use it – for many purposes, but I often pin with no intention of actually using those pins. In the words of a friend – Pinterest is an Online Life – One we usually wish we had. Workouts we won’t do, outfits we won’t wear, drinks we won’t make, crafts that are too messy, and food we won’t cook. Reality is – we want to, but we won’t.
After hearing this, I decided to take action. I looked at my Pinterest boards, and found one workout that I thought I could do daily, and several recipes that I wanted to try.

I decided to Use my Pins to actually make some changes!

First – I decided to do a plank Challenge for my workouts – since Steve and I are cruising soon, I am very conscious of my waistline.   I am about 10 days in, and I am seeing and feeling some results. Let’s see where I land on Port day! I am also going to the Gym Daily and doing about 50 minutes of Cardio, combined with healthier eating – I am not down pounds yet, but inches are melting off! Yay for small successes!

Now for recipes

I found several Low carb recipes, and some even looked appetizing! I looked at our week, and I decided that with a low impact week, we were going to try these out. (Be on the lookout for how these went over the next few days!) Here are the recipes that I am in love with for this week.

Monday: – Spaghetti Squash and herb butter lobster!
Tuesday – Steak tips with Zucchini AuGratin
Wednesday – Spinach and Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken breast and Arugula salad

I will be back daily to update you on each recipe, and, what I would do differently!
Want to see the recipes I Pinned on Pinterest?
Follow me and my boards!
And be sure to check back here for how these recipes turned out!

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A LuLaRoe Catalog?

‘I would like a catalog, please…’
(That is a request I get a lot)

‘At LuLaRoe, we don’t have catalogs.’

‘What? How do I know what to buy if I can’t get a catalog? ‘

(The answer is simple!)
Come on over!
Touch the material,  try on the clothes, bring a friend to my home and have a private styling session.

‘But why no catalog?’

LuLaRoe only creates approximately 5000 cuts of a print, making the items rare, and almost exclusive.
This exclusivity is a major part of why LuLaRoe is so amazing!
When you walk into a retailer, you run the risk of that old school fashion Faux Paux of showing up in the same outfit!
LuLaRoe Retailers think outside of the box.
Can you imagine the physical size of the catalog needed to contain all of the prints – and the hours of upkeep needed to know what prints were and were not available?
So – we as retailers create our own catalogs.

‘How?’
We do so by using individual photographs of our items, or prints available and posting them online for you, the customer to see and purchase from.
We have taken the Catalog from analog to digital and customized it to our individual styles. You get the benefit of not one catalog that everyone has a copy of, but access to hundreds of catalogs with hundreds of retailers, and the ability to pick what you like!

Also – you have access to all of the LuLaRoe news in an instant.

How amazing is it that you can see what we have in person or online? If you are in home you take it that day! If you shop online most retailers ship next day after payment getting the items into your hands FAST!

So, Why don’t we have a catalog? Because that is part of what makes us unique!
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Why LuLaRoe?

For me, LuLaRoe came at a time when I wasn’t sure about who I was.
I met my sponsor, and now amazing friend, through a mutual friend after a day of clothes shopping.
I am a curvy gal, and hated clothes shopping. Then – I got my first few LuLaRoe outfits.
I fell in love with the fact that I could feel beautiful, and look amazing, and that I could shop from the comfort of my home.
I loved that my consultant knew me, she knows my sizes, my color preferences, and how to help me look my best. (She is still my Consultant!)

She eventually became my sponsor.
This decision was not one made quickly or lightly.
I got to know her style, her personality, and her habits – so to speak.
She was a stay at home mom, passionate about helping others, and generous beyond measure. I knew we worked together.

Joining LuLaRoe was something I wanted. I had total FOMO (Fear of missing out) and I wanted in.
I knew the investment financially was significant. This wasn’t going to happen without some research and some honest gut wrenching conversations with Steve. These conversations happened over several months, and as the months rolled, Steve did his research, and we agreed together that this was something we could handle.
We were in.

We
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IT had to be we, and I didn’t realize it then, but it had to be.

Steve has been an integral part of my our business, and I so appreciate that.
Because I we chose LuLaRoe, we work together better, communicate better, understand each other better. Working this business has helped me overcome major social anxieties (that sometimes creep back in) and helped me to bless so many others. Why did I start LuLaRoe – Because I loved the clothes. Why did I stay with LuLaRoe, because I loved what the business did for my family. Why do I continue to talk about the opportunity? Because I don’t want anyone to miss an opportunity to be their own boss, and make their own joy.
The work is simple, but it is work.
Hard work.

However – realistic goals, acceptance of our abilities, and division of work has led to a thriving successful business.

 

Here is a YouTube video about my why so you can see who I am!

We hope that you enjoy being a part of our community, and we want you to know – we are here.
If you have seen LuLaRoe, and want to know more, ASK! We love answering questions and helping others find their why.

If you know nothing about LuLaRoe and want to know more – ask!

What are you waiting for – ask the questions, step out of your comfort zone and find yourself.

If you are interested in starting your own journey, Just visit here to get more information!

 

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Who are Melendy and Steve?

Melendy and Steve welcome you!

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Who are Melendy and Steve?

I want to take a moment to welcome you to my blog, well, our blog.
My name is Melendy, (Muh-LEN-dee) and I am a wife, a mom, a LuLaRoe retailer, a Thirty-One gifts distributor,  and a track coach.
My husband Stephen is my partner in life and business. He knows computers (but not the one on your desk) and swimming and running, He also is a huge OCR (Obstacle Course Race) fan!
This blog will be a place where we share with you our lives, our journey, and all of the fun we have together.
You will find business tips, healthy recipes, race highlights, and all the fashion I wear along the way!
Some fun facts  about us
~Steve and I have been together for 19 years
~We have three boys – Caleb, Logan, and Aaron who keep us busy!
~running is something we both love – Steve more than Me
~we both coach track and field
~We love to order take out and watch movies
~Disney is a place that we travel to a lot, but mostly to relax by the pools!
~Our home is in the woods but we crave the ocean
~our dog Ginger is our constant third wheel
~Steve Likes Android – I am an iPhone gal
~Disagreements are had about music in the car, but we love to belt out songs that embarrass our boys together
~ Melendy Sings, Steve tries
~Melendy knows some American Sign Language – Steve knows HTML – both Greek to each other!
~we cant wait to get to know you!
Thanks for Choosing to follow along with us on this journey!
Love,
melendy and steve