April 2011 | Miki's Hope

Do You Bake?-All About it-or what I said at the Expo

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Do YOU Bake

Business Description:
Hi all, Michele here (aka MikiHope) and by day I am a full charge bookkeeper. In the evenings–well—I work on my main affiliate website which is how I started (and where you can find all my sites)–I am excited to be adding Do You Bake? to all the other great sites I have and hope you will like it as much as I do!! This is a great opportunity and I hope you will sign up as well!! Once you have tried the chocolate cupcakes–you WILL come back for more!!

All of the items are all 100% natural. No preservatives or additives are used in any of these items. If you send DoYouBake? an email they will gladly send you ingredient and nutritional information. Each and every one of the packages contain ingredient and caloric labels along with baking and cooking directions. They even offer recipe suggestions for their special spice blends!

How long have you been with this company?
I started with DoYouBake? in February of 2011. This is a brand spanking new company and I am loving it and their products!! (especially the chocolate cupcakes)

What are the sales quotas?
There are no sales quotas for online sales which is what I do. Online sales get 20% commission– If you are interested in doing inhouse parties or fund raisers more information can be found on the website. Parties get up to 35% commission.

How do I start with this company?
It’s the perfect time to become a consultant! DoYouBake? is a young company and there are so many opportunities for new consultants to come in and introduce themselves in new markets. You never have to worry that there are too many consultants in your area! NOW is the best time to join as a new consultant!
There are always specials on joining up!! To find out more go to www.doyoubake.com/micheleb and fill out the form. One of the extremely helpful people at DoYouBake will contact you and give you all the details!!

What are the shipping times?
From my experience shipping is done quickly. Usually within a week. However they do not stock items in warehouses so it might take a bit longer. Their products are usually made the week that they are ordered by you. Because there are no additives, the typical shelf life is approximately 9 months. Their mixes can be frozen to increase the shelf life to up to a year.

Does the company dropship?
Yes, this company certainly does dropship to your customers. For a Party they will also send all items to the hostess or rep.

What is the commission structure?
As a Consultant, you collect all the money from the guests and Host, including sales tax and shipping and handling. You keep up to 35% of the guest retail sales as profit and send us a payment for the remainder.

When you share the business with other people and build a group, you can earn Do You Bake? Cookie Jar Rewards! Contact Us today for further details or refer to your handy Do You Bake? Cookie Crumbler Handbook.

You also earn on the people you sponsor.

Currently online only sellers make 20%.

How am I paid?
Currently I am paid by check (got my first one last week!!)

Are “company websites” available?
Yes, and for 1 year they are free. I am not sure how much they will charge after the year is up!

Can I design my own website?
Yes you may. Do You Bake? does not have any restrictions on outside websites, as long as you use their footer verbiage that says DYB? owns the logo, name etc.. All online ordering must be done through the Do You Bake? website. You may not duplicate the online ordering system - this is the only restriction.


Where can I sell?
You can sell anywhere exept Ebay!! However you have to keep to the companies price structure.

Does this company offer fundraisers?
Yes.

Are training tools available?
They are in the process of making these available. I will say that all it takes is an email and you get answers from this company QUICKLY!!

Am I required to hold home parties?
No, you are not required to hold home parties. However, please make sure to tell them that you will not be at the beginning!!

More Information:
The Chocolate Cupcakes are addicting!! Buyer Beware!!





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She Came She Saw She Conquored!!!

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

I don't quite beleive that I will be doing this and this evening no less at 8:30-9:00 EST. I will be presenting DoYouBake on an online Expo. Here is the Chat room
http://www.MomChats.com
To Log in as a guest all you gotta do is type your first name and last initial-no password required--oh-that will get you into the Lounge--then you have to go up top and choose Vendor Fair from the dropdown menu
So--if you want to find out all about DoYouBake and why I ended up being a rep for them---come on in--my time slot is between 8:30 9 est--but there will be others on before with other companies starting at 6:30 EST--questions are welcomed!!
Hope to see you there!


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Honor Mom In With Chocolate!!

Monday, April 25, 2011

This Mother's Day, Sunday, May 8th, honor Mom with a gift as singularly special as she is ? a personalized assortment of mouth-watering, handmade French chocolates from zChocolat. Your gift will be affectionately presented with "I love you, Mom" in French ("Je t'aime Maman") engraved on its basswood box, one that she will cherish even after the chocolates are gone. The box arrives wrapped in white gift paper and finished off with a red ribbon for that extra-special holiday touch
 
Click the image below to start shopping!





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Good Morning One and All

Good morning, It is Monday once again so I will have to make this kinda short--actually I only have one client today--the other cancelled due to their server not working (and I was going to do their sales tax report today which is due on the 30th--oh well). But then I wasn't at the client I will be at today last week so there is probably lots for me to do--quarterly income tax reports for one--
No more giveaways for a while--I just notified the two winners and am awaiting their responces!! Actually I have a couple of other blogs doing give aways for me--Sammy Makes Six will be doing a basket pretty soon as part of her Mother's Day and so will Crunchy Moma. These are really great sites--you should go check them out--
OH--before I forget-Networked Blogs will not let me follow anymore blogs--they say I hit my limit? So if you are following me on Networked Blogs and I have not followed back that is why--I will and do still follow back on GFC and Twitter and Facebook. Wonder what is up with Networked Blogs----
Gotta go now--Gremlin is meowing for me---



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OH--my Aching back!!

Saturday, April 23, 2011

Literally!! You see I sometimes think I am younger and stronger then I really am--well when I went up to my friends for dinner the other night I had packed up this big box to bring up to them--filled with books that I had already read but they hadn't plus a whole lot of other stuff---now there is an elevator in this buildingh and I used it--but then I had to get it from there to my car--I tried shoving it with my foot--dragging it--and occasionally picking it up and carryed it for short distances--thank heavrens one of the supers helpers noticed me and came out to help--but not soon enough I guess--my back has hurt since then and today I am in agony--am trying to convince myself to get off this chair and go get two ADVIL Liquigels~~~and maybe later I will take a nice HOT soak with a bath bomb--



that is if I can get doewn in the tub much less back up!! I really think I'd better hobble out to the kitchen now and get those Advils!!
My human is sorry for any spelling or grammar error today--she is not feeling to good!!







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Special 35th Anniversary Offer for JellyBelly.com

Thursday, April 21, 2011

It's time to celebrate! Jelly Belly is celebrating their 35th Anniversary this Friday (which also just happens to be National Jelly Belly Day). 
Happy 35th Jelly Belly!

On April 22nd, Jelly Belly will be running a special 35 hour sale offering 35% off the ENTIRE JellyBelly.com site! Here are the offer information:
Offer: In honor of Jelly Belly's 35th Anniversary, take 35% off your entire order at JellyBelly.com!
Dates: Apr 21 - 22
Code: 35YEARS





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Is it really Wednesday already?

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

I really don't beleive (or want to beleive) that my mini staycation is over--I worked for about 1 1/2 hours today but that's nothing---tomorrow starts the marathon run again-------------I am so not ready for it!! It was so nice doing nothing for 4 whole days--well I did get all that recycling out of the apartment-and made it to my friend's house for dinner the other night-except read and be on the computer and read --got through two books!! This third one is real juicy!! The Brazen Bride by Stephanie Laurens (the third book of 4 in the Black Cobra series)--Definitely loving this series!!!! Gremlin is still trying to stop me from reading-good luck fella-not with this book LOL. OOPs 4:00 and Gremlin is meowing to remind me he is starving and I will get no peace until he gets his food (little does he know I am almost out of it-will make it to Saturday thankfully--AND NOBODY BETTER TELL HIM!!!!) So off I go---Have a good afternoon and evening all!!



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Monday 4/18

Monday, April 18, 2011

Well--this is the third day I just can't seem to get myself moving--I do have to go to a friend's house tonight for dinner--no excuses!! Lately I just want to stay in my apartment and do virtually nothing--which is what I've been doing--just ask Gremlin--he'll tell you in no uncertain terms--he has been getting me to leave my bedroom and go to the kitchen just to play with him--now he really doesn't like to play--but anything to get me out of here--I haven't even been making samples which is so not like me--and I really have to get all the boxes down to the recycling area LOL--well I will force myself to do that today--if I can convince myself to get dressed before I have to leave this evening!! What is going on with me--I have no idea but sure hope it stops SOON--well, my lord and master is meowing for me--better go see what he wants---
My LORD & MASTER



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What a week-----

Saturday, April 16, 2011

This has been one of the worst weeks (or actually rwo weeks) that I remember having in a very long time!! 4 days a week in NJ both weeks which wore me out--the drive alone is a killer!! I was supposed to work today and totally forgot--poor lady called me to make sure I was okay--I rescheduled for next Saturday--I never even looked at my calender--the Spring Basket Giveaway--well when I went to order it for the lucky winner--it was not there because of seasonality so I wrote to her and asked her to pick one she wants (I feel really bad about this and I hope she responds!!)
Gremlin is in one of his I WANT ATTENTION and I WANT IT NOW moods for the last two weeks as well--pick up a book to relax--I don't think so--Meow Meow Meow--He is sleeping on my bed right now but I can guarantee that if I lie down and pick up the book (which is a good one by the way) he will be right there head butting the book inbetween MEOWS. And to top it off I am really cold!! Did someone forget to tell Mother Nature that it is Spring now? I just went in and took a HOT bath (with an Eclipse Spa bath bomb of course) to just warm up. Oh well--it can't possibly get any crazier can it? I am going to think positively -- everything will be great tomorrow!!
and here is the number one trouble making cat:




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Miki's Hope Received the Versatile Bloggers Award!!

Friday, April 15, 2011


Thank you so very much Sheri (Miracle Momas) for giving me this award!! I certainly was not expecting it and am very proud to receive it. I try to mix it up on my blog---guess I'm accomplishing that--

The rules after accepting this award:


•Thank the person who awarded you.
• Divulge 7 things about yourself.
•Award 15 deserving bloggers

7 Things about me:

1. I am always ready to help others out.

2. I love watching lightning shoot across the sky (as long as I am not driving!)

3. Long, hot baths with a bath bomb is a sure fire way to get me to relax (not really a very easy thing to do)

4. In order to feel like I have accomplished something--I have to read at least two chapters of a book (preferrably a historical romance) before I go to sleep at night.

5. I almost never turn on the TV (and that is the truth!!)

6. I prefer the Fall to any other season--I love driving and seeing the tapestry of nature in the distance.

7. I am an uncurable romantic.

Now for the 15 wonderful blogs that also deserve this award!!

Mommy D's Kitchen
Out Numbered 3 to 1
The Mommy Files
My Four Monkey's
Mom Spotted
Coupon Clippin Mommy
Eighty MPH Mom
Seeryus Momma
To Be Thode
Peanut Butter & Pickles Reviews
Flying Giggles & Lollipops
Koala Fuzz
Ice Fairy's Treasure chest
Sammy Makes Six
I am a Reader not a Writer


Thank you again!!!!



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Emily's Chocolates

 You have got to check out this new company that was added to Better Then The Best.

Emily's Chocolates look amazing. Right now you can save 10% on certain items through easter too. Just visit our Holidays page and click on the first banner.


Hi, my name is Emily and for 20 years, my family has been making quality chocolate treats made with the very best ingredients. My love for chocolate goes way back when I used to lick the bowl after my mom made brownies and I may or may not still do it from time to time. This deep love for all things chocolate more than qualifies me to help others when the only key to survival is a well-timed and well-thought-out chocolate or nut treat. 

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April Smiles Blog Party Giveaway Ends 04/24

Thursday, April 14, 2011

THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED
THE WINNER IS.....
#29 TAMIV!!


Miracle Momas Blog
Welcome to the April Smiles Blog Party. There are 17 blogs participating and we are glad you are here to check us out. 17 blogs means 17 plus prizes you can win. All you have to do is enter the giveaway here following the simple entries and then scroll down to the linky and hop around to the other 17 blogs and enter theirs.

All giveaways will have different prizes and entry requirements. Some blogs might have one giveaway listed and some might have more. Just follow the entry requirements and hop around to the others and enter them all for more chances to win. 

Miki's Hope Giveaway is............
We are giving away a $10 Gift Card to So Chic Bag Boutique!!
Super simple enteries.
The giveaway ends 04/24 at midnight. Winner will be announced here and notified via email. Please leave one comment per task you complete.

Mandatory Entry:
Follow us publicly via GFC
Follow us on Twitter
Follow us on Networked Blogs
Tweet daily for daily entry
Subscribe to us via Email ( top of page for 4 entries - must be confirmed.)

Now go Hopping!!!
Visit these other blogs for more chances to win more prizes.






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Classic Rose Touch Aroma Lamp

Sunday, April 10, 2011

Classic Rose Touch Aroma Lamp









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Hugh Eclipse Spa Mother's Day Basket - ends 4/24

AND THE WINNER IS #44 VICTORIA99 CONGRATULATIONS. This number was picked with Random.org, The winner has 72 hours to contact me back or I will pick another winner!

I told you to watch out for a Mother’s Day basket from Eclipse Spa which will be crammed full---well here it comes!! You won’t be able to see this basket on my website cause I am having it specially made up!! I can however tell you what it will include-


1 Bath Bomb
1 Body Gel
1 Lotion
1 Pocketsize Healing Hands Lotion
1 Emerald Edition Sugar Scrub
1 CD
1 Natural Loofa Sponge
1 Bubble Bath
1 Bath Salts
1 Candle

I will let the owner pick which fragrances are included and she will hopefully somehow fit it all into one of the beautiful natural baskets and drop ship it to ONE very lucky winner for me!!(Yes, I will be paying for all this!) The retail price of this basket is somewhere between 104.00 and 125.00 depending on what actually gets put in there.

Mandatory Entry: Go To www.eclipsespa.com/micheleb then come back and tell me which product you would most like to try. While you are there please feel free to sign up for the
Free Drawing which occurs every week. (no obligation!!)

Extra Entries: Follow me on GFC
Follow me on Networked Blogs
Follow me on Twitter
Like me on Facebook
Retweet once a day

This Giveaway will run from 4/10/11 through 4/24/11 (so in case you want it for your Mom--it will be there on time!!






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It's been a while

It's been a while since I have had the time to actually sit down and type!! Talk crazy at work--about all I have been able to do on the computer is what I absolutely have to do--been falling asleep real early and getting up just as early LOL--hopefully this week will be better!!
I did it!!! I finally finished up my taxes and they are efiled!! Talk about last minute--yikes this is the latest I've ever done them--still have to do my Mom's--sometime today!! But hers are easy--after this year mine should not be too bad either (yeah right)--
Gremlin is really not feeling all that well--he keeps wanting to cuddle and have all my attention--I'm doing what I can--but as usual it is not good enough for him--as I was attempting to finish up my taxes he jumped on my desk and stood right in front of the screen so I could not work--he is somewhere sulking at the moment----
I am going to try to get that give away posted today that I promised everyone-------



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Tuesday--and off I am to NJ

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

To say I occasionally get really tired of driving 3 days a week 1 1/2 hours each way with no traffic (and you know that very rarely happens!) is putting it mildly. I have to drive there today and I will probably get there a bit late as I over slept (Gremlin decided to let me sleep in today!)
Speaking of Gremlin---suddenly, out of the clear blue sky he has decided that he needs more food--Gremlin is one of those cats that barely eats--finicky and picky--but all of a sudden--he wants two little food dishes instead of one--and he just about finishes it all!! He still is not allowing me to read in peace--did you ever try to read while your cat is head butting the book and meowing intermittantly? No easy feat!! And he won't let me pet him while I am reading--------right now he is lying down beside my chair just waiting for me to get up and attempt to leave--I can guarantee he will suddenly get VERY busy!! Well I best be on my way---
Have a great day all!!



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Sunday-Finally I can stay home

Sunday, April 3, 2011

Good morning all!! I finally have a day mostly to myself--I do have to go out and get Gremlin more food or his cupboard will be bare after tomorrow (and I REALLY don't want to hear him MEOW about that!!) I also really should finish off my taxes and send them in----the birds are singing, the sun is shining and Gremlin is sitting on the windowsill taking in the sights and basking in the sun(quietly I might add)--
UH OH--I spoke too soon--------he is now meowing out there which means he wants something--better go see before he wakes up the entire building!!




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THE GREMLIN is being a Gremlin!!

Saturday, April 2, 2011

For the last couple of weeks Gremlin has been a PIA!! He can be sleeping on my bed but when I lie down to read--UP--off the bed---Meow--meow--meow--and no matter how many times I tell him NO or give me a few minutes or just one more chapter--meow--meow--meow. Non Stop Meow!! Then he head butts the books and tries to close it while I'm holding it!! Okay I get up--put the book down--follow him and see what he wants--NOTHING--he just does not seem to want me to lie down and relax!! For some unknown reason he does not want me reading--and I LOVE to read-----------------there is a war going on in my apartment--Gremlin vs Me and Me is losing---It is not that I would not pet him while I am reading--I've tried--no way--he just keeps walking further away so I can't do anything but pet him--

Right now he is lying down on his sheepskin rug quite content to let me type away-he is sleeping as a matter of fact-at least for now--maybe I can sneak back into bed and read a little more--Shameless by Karen Robard is really quite good and it is getting really interesting ----maybe if I quietly get up and pretend I am going to sleep--read under the covers---
He really does look adorable lying there all curled up in a little ball--my sweet little angel---sound asleep---




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A Cute one--should make you smile!

Friday, April 1, 2011

(sent to me by one of my friends)


A little silver-haired lady calls her neighbor & says:


"Please come over here & help me.
I have a killer jigsaw puzzle & I can't figure out how to get started."

Her neighbor asks:
"What is it supposed to be when it's finished?"

The little-silver haired lady says:
"According to the picture on the box, it's a rooster."

Her neighbor decides to go over & help with the puzzle.

She lets him in & shows him where she has the puzzle spread all over the table.

He studies the pieces for a moment, then looks at the box, then turns to her & says:

"First of all, no matter what we do, we're not going to be able to assemble these pieces into anything resembling a rooster."

He takes her hand & says:
"Secondly, I want you to relax. Let's have a nice cup of tea, & then," he said with a deep sigh . . .


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"Let's Put All The Corn Flakes Back In The Box!"












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