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Home-Based Businesses & Shopping Guide

Host Parties, Simply Shop, or Become an Independent Consultant!

September 12, 2012
As promised, this week we introduce our Independent Consultant Guide. It is, for one, a great shopping resource! But it is also an opportunity for you to learn about work-from-home businesses and possibly consider becoming a part of a team. Whether you are currently looking for full-time work or are just looking for a little extra money, your answer may be right here! All of the businesses listed below are in Cobb County. Each of the listings includes contact information, so if something grabs your attention, just pick up the phone or send an email.
 
If you have a business and it is not featured below, please email me at michelles@macaronikid.com and I'll let you know how you can become a part of this directory! All businesses are included in the Macaroni Kid BIZ DIRECTORY

CLICK HERE to go directly to the full listings!

Arbonne International, Lucy McBride Independent Consultant
Arbonne is a highly regarded, Swiss, premium brand featuring products (anti-aging skin care, hair and body care, cosmetics, spa and health/wellness/nutrition) are healthy, botanically based and inspired by nature. The Arbonne experience starts with changing your skin, then it's about changing your life.  Hire yourself, be recognized for what you are worth and live the life you've always wanted!
Contact: Lucy McBride at david_lucy@earthlink.net or 404.245.7958

Bodybyvi 90 Day Challenge, Genesika Carter
Are you ready to get in the best shape of your life, build lean muscle or earn an income? Then Genesika’s Bodybyvi 90 Day challenge is for you! The Body by Vi™ Challenge is not another fad diet. The program is based on nutrition that helps you burn fat, keep lean muscle, boost your metabolism, and control hunger. The patented ingredients and formulas help you achieve your goals, are easy to use, and taste amazing. Also included in our program are nutrition guides, fitness tips and plans, and downloadable tracking tools. Contact me and Let’s get your 90 Day Challenge Started!
Contact: Genesika Carter at cartergenesika@yahoo.com or 770.686.0320

Chloe + Isabel jewelry by Gina McClendon
Chloe + Isabel is an innovative jewelry brand to connect women through a modern social-shopping experience. Our jewelry is designed with you in mind and offers a wide variety of both timeless and modern styles, allowing you to accessorize in your own unique way! Shop my online Boutique and join me on Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook & Twitter. Let's set up your own Trunk Show, so I can help you earn lots of free jewelry!  But most importantly, welcome to the world of Chloe + Isabel.  I can't wait to hear from you! 
Contact: Gina McClendon at ginamcclendon.chloeandisabel@gmail.com or 678.620.7746

Isagenix - Consultant Karla Italiano

Isagenix is a ground-breaking nutritional system for men, women, and children, featuring all-natural solutions for losing weight, enhancing athletic performance, cleansing the body, and supporting a healthy immune system. Our powerful products and systems paired with our unparalleled business opportunity have helped transform the health and wealth of hundreds of thousands of families.
Contact: Karla Italiano at karlaitaliano@gmail.com or 678.324.1511

Juice Plus Products and the Juice Plus Virtual Franchise® - Kinda Blomberg
Juice Plus+ is the simple, convenient, and inexpensive way to add more nutrition from fruits and vegetables to your diet, every day. Juice Plus+ is supported by clinical research conducted by researchers at leading hospitals and universities around the world and published in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
Contact: Kinda Blomberg at kindakay@aol.com or 678-239-4809

Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant, Stacy Lange
Let me help you create your definition of beauty that works for you. I can personalized services to meet your needs. Let me know what type of experience you would like: a one-on-one consultation, a party with friends, a virtual party, makeup tips, skin care advice or free samples. You can always try before you buy. If you prefer to shop online only or order by e-mail or phone, the choice is yours.
Plus, starting your own Mary Kay business is a great way to meet new people, gain new skills and earn extra money.
Contact: Stacy Lange at stacy.lange@gmail.com or 678-773-2755

Miche Indepentent Sales Rep - Susan Hochman
Miche Bag is an innovative accessories company that sparked a fashion revolution by giving women the ability to switch the style and color of their handbags to match their outfits in just 3 seconds or less. Being a Miche fan means never having to switch purses again— it's a beautiful thing!

Women all over the world are falling in love with their changeable purses—and you can capitalize on this exciting new trend by becoming an Independent Miche Representative and living the Miche LifeStyle.
Contact: Susan Hochman at shlovemybag@yahoo.com or 678.938.7903

The Pampered Chef - Laura Lamb
The Pampered Chef offers a wide range of products to help get your family around the kitchen table for healthy, fresh home-cooked meals. With an average of 40 new products every six months, you're sure to find something you love. Host a show, spend time with your friends and get pampered with Free and discounted items and yummy food!  With your Pampered Chef® business, you can make the money you need with the flexible schedule you want, right from the start.Contact Laura Lamb today for more information about becoming a consultant or purchasing our products!
Contact: Laura Lamb at pamperedlambpc@gmail.com or 678.316.4798

Pure Romance by Julie
Pure Romance Parties by Julie provides an entertaining and empowering experience to all women!  Every woman will be offered a comfortable experience where her voice will be heard and her purchases will be confidential! 
Contact: Julie Majewski at juliemajewski@pureromance.com or 678.939.8742

Rodan and Fields Dermatologist - Consultant Holly Eversole
The Doctors who created “Proactiv” have launched their next huge venture in skincare. Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields have developed regimens that address Anti Aging, Sun damaged skin, Acne, and Sensitive skin issues such as Rosacea and Eczema. Our products have proven formulas of the right medication, in the right order, that bring amazing results. In addition to offering these proven products, Rodan and Fields offers an amazing business opportunity.

I am looking for partners who may be interested in the business, but of course, I am always looking for customers who wish to have beautiful skin. Please go to my website to learn more, then contact me to begin to change your skin or change your life!
Contact Holly Eversole at hollyeversole@att.net or 678.358-534

Scentsy Independent Sales Consultant Tara Voyles

Scentsy is a wickless flameless candle. The Scentsy warmer melts the wax with a low watt light bulb releasing only amazing scents into the air! Scentsy wax lasts anywhere from 60-80 hours and are safe to use in your home with children and pets.

Scentsy offers more than 80 different scents, plenty of decorative warmers to choose from, along with the NEW Layers by Scentsy bath and body products too! Other products include room sprays, scent circles for your car or home, an adorable Scentsy buddy for your children, fine fragrances, and much more.
 
Host a Scentsy Party with your friends and earn FREE Scentsy products (online parties too). I also do Scentsy Fundraisers, and would be more than happy to work with you and help you reach your fundraising goals. Another option - Join in the fun and be your own boss. For $99, you can control your destiny! Simply visit the Join Scentsy page and you'll be on your way with an awesome career.
Contact: Tara Voyles at taravoyles@yahoo.com


Stella & Dot by Independent Star Stylist Lori Stein
Stella and Dot, an Inc. 500 Fastest-Growing Company, is a San Francisco based social selling company that creates flexible entrepreneurial opportunities for women. Our boutique-style jewelry and accessories line is available exclusively through in-home Trunk Shows by Independent Stylists and online. We are actively looking for new Stylists in the Atlanta area.
Contact: Lori Stein atsdloristein@hotmail.com or 770-815-3624


Thirty-One Gifts Independent Consultant Jennifer Burns
Thirty-One Gifts is all about celebrating, encouraging and rewarding women. The awesome products - from purses to unique organizing solutions - are the icing on the cake! Thirty-One Gifts offers a simple solution for every area of your life - bags, totes, purses, gifts and more! Please let me know if you'd like more information on this great business opportunity or on hosting a party. I'm happy to help you set up something fun at your home, office, local park, etc.
Contact: Jennifer Burns at fulghjp@hotmail.com or 404-375-4698


Willow House Simply Good Design-Décor & Jewelry by Jacynta Harb
At Willow House we believe strongly in a philosophy of simply good design for our extensive product line. A well-designed product is something that will last, passing from one generation to the next. And it should make you happy each time you use it — in fact, each time you look at it. Good design should be accessible and affordable, because the days of fussy and overpriced products are gone forever. If you love to decorate your home, or if you love to decorate yourself, Willow House has both to help style your nests and look your best!
Contact: Jacynta Harb at jacynta@comcast.net or 404-242-5062


Your Dream Shoes - Sarah Carlin
Feed your accessory cravings while helping local and national charities. Sarah Carlin, a native of Marietta, Ga., started Your Dream Shoes last year because she is passionate about shoes and accessories but could not always find what she wanted at an affordable price. The site hosts the latest styles, all less than $100, including free shipping. Part of her business model is to give back to the local community (currently Bert's Big Adventure). Visit YourDreamShoes.com and type in BERT at check-out, and they will donate 20 percent to Bert’s Big Adventure. If you forget the code, they will still donate 10 percent.
Contact: Sarah Carlin at sarah@yourdreamshoes.com or 678-861-SHOE