Imagine you’re out shopping for new makeup, like mascara. You get to the mall and are standing outside of Sephora. You’re not really sure what mascara you’re going to buy, but you know you NEED mascara {girls have needs}. Before you walk in, you notice your friend has a store right next to Sephora where she is selling makeup, including mascara {omg girl, I NEED mascara}.
Do you (A) Wave and walk into Sephora, ignoring her store and purchase your items at Sephora, (B) Walk into her store, see what she is selling, but still go into Sephora to buy your beloved mascara, or (C) Go into her store, see what she is selling, buy mascara from her store, maybe a few other items and hear about how she got started with her business?
What would you do in this instance? This scenario plays out EVERY DAY, but online. Our friends and acquaintances are taking a leap of faith every day on a new business venture. They might even muster up the courage to send us a message to ask us if we are interested in purchasing whatever they’re selling or joining their team.
What do you do when you are contacted by a friend about a product their selling? Do you hear them out? Do you ignore it? Do you just say, ‘no thanks, not interested,’ or ‘now is not a good time.’ Sometimes there might not be a genuine interest in what they’re selling and that’s fine, but if you are faced with buying from a friend or straight from a company, what would you do?
I went LIVE on Facebook last week to share all of the businesses (some being direct sales) that I support and what I love from each. Besides the added convenience of being delivered right to your house, you’re handing a percentage of your purchase to your friend {cold hard cash}.
Here are a few I love:
- Younique
- Beachbody
- Stella & Dot
- Rodan & Fields
- Monat
- Vasayo
- Young Living
Here are some subscriptions I use:
- Rent the Runway Unlimited
- Instacart
- Amazon Subscribe & Save
- Petco (dogfood delivery)
Here’s what you need from each:
I use TONS of Younique products, but my all-time favs and must-haves are their EPIC Mascara, the Liquid Foundation, and brow liner. Check out my 5 minute mom makeup post here, which also features some Younique products.
I get Beachbody’s Shakeology delivered each month, it’s a superfoods shake that I eat for breakfast or a morning snack. I also use their All Access Beachbody On Demand, which streams every program they’ve ever created from my laptop {think P90x, T25, Piyo, 21 Day Fix}. I’m saving so much money by purchasing one year access, since I used to pay around $80/month for the gym.
Stella & Dot is amazing for unique jewelry and gifts. There’s always a sale too! The best part of hosting an online party is FREE and half-priced jewelry! I’m a big fan of the organization too since they do a lot of collaborations with charities to help raise money for a variety of causes.
Rodan & Fields is well known in the skincare arena. I have been LOVING the Lash Boost and Active Hydration Serum. My lashes are oh-so long and what more could a girl want?! The Active Hydration really helps the appearance and uneven tone of my face, as well as giving me a natural dewey look. I had tried the SOOTH regimen and didn’t have much success, BUT a few friends have had amazing results with UNBLEMISH line.
Monat is a newer company {to me} that has some pretty amazing hair products. I started using the shampoo, conditioner, hair growth spray and blo out cream. I noticed great results with their hair growth spray {IRT} and I won’t blow out my hair without using the Blo Out Cream because it really helps make your blow out last long {like 4+ days long}. I also like that you can space your deliveries out longer than a month, sometimes it’s a pain to jump on a cancel something every month, this one allows you to space out deliveries longer.
Vasayo is another new to me company that a friend recommended. As a newer mom, a deep sleep is hard to come by, but not since using their SLEEP MicroMyst. I’m obsessed with this now. I was getting really bad headaches due to my crappy sleep each night. I’m going to try out a few more of their products too!
As you can see, I sure am supporting our economy and friends with their businesses! Take the chance on someone who has reached out to you and give something they’re pushing a try.
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