Thursday, June 7, 2007
Second Funny Pregnancy Story
We told our Bible study group our news on Tuesday, and it turns out that one couple had totally figured it out. The weirdest part was that they had a baby about 7 weeks ago, and shortly after the baby was born, we went to go see them. Well, Caleb's mom was there at the time, and after we left, apparently she asked them if I was pregnant! This was before WE even knew! That was either a really lucky guess or a super perceptive woman.
First Funny Pregnancy Story
So here is my first funny pregnancy story. What kind of gave it away that something was going on was the constant morning sickness. I felt nauseated all day every day (in waves) for about two solid weeks.
After a couple of days, I told Nathan, "Gosh, I've been really nauseated for two days straight."
Before I go on, one thing you must know about Nathan is that he believes that every physical ailment can be cured by either water or exercise. Have a headache? Drink some water. Does your back hurt? Go for a run.
So he said, "If you would just go run, you wouldn't feel so bad."
"No, I really don't think that's it."
So now we joke about it. Whenever I feel sick, I just say, "Maybe if I go for a run, this thing will go away." :)
After a couple of days, I told Nathan, "Gosh, I've been really nauseated for two days straight."
Before I go on, one thing you must know about Nathan is that he believes that every physical ailment can be cured by either water or exercise. Have a headache? Drink some water. Does your back hurt? Go for a run.
So he said, "If you would just go run, you wouldn't feel so bad."
"No, I really don't think that's it."
So now we joke about it. Whenever I feel sick, I just say, "Maybe if I go for a run, this thing will go away." :)
BIG NEWS!!!
Nathan and I have some huge news!
Are you ready? This is big. Drumroll, please . . .
That's right! You read that correctly. We are expecting a baby, and it's just wild.
I guess most people don't tell anyone until they're through their first trimester, and I have a few weeks left, but we really wanted to spill the beans. :) I tried to tell all of you individually, but forgive me if this is how you find out. Anyhow, isn't it exciting?
One of the reasons I really wanted to put it up on the blog is to tell funny pregnancy stories. I have read a couple friends' accounts of their kids' birth and after, but funny things are happening now, too, and they're things that I am certain I'll forget if I don't write them down. Hence the blog announcement.
Are you ready? This is big. Drumroll, please . . .
There will be a new Benesh in January!
That's right! You read that correctly. We are expecting a baby, and it's just wild.
I guess most people don't tell anyone until they're through their first trimester, and I have a few weeks left, but we really wanted to spill the beans. :) I tried to tell all of you individually, but forgive me if this is how you find out. Anyhow, isn't it exciting?
One of the reasons I really wanted to put it up on the blog is to tell funny pregnancy stories. I have read a couple friends' accounts of their kids' birth and after, but funny things are happening now, too, and they're things that I am certain I'll forget if I don't write them down. Hence the blog announcement.
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Week in New England #2
Nathan and his parents went down to Newport, RI to see the Newport mansions.
Over the weekend, we drove up into Maine and New Hampshire. We stopped in a little town in Maine on our way to Bar Harbor and walked around a bit:
Nathan on the beach.
We all got our pictures with these lobsters. Notice Nathan's dead lobster face.
Bar Harbor, ME, in Acadia National Park. Acadia is the only national park in all of New England, and it's on a large island off the coast of Maine. We spent the night there and enjoyed a really nice seafood dinner.
The lighthouse on Bar Harbor.
Okay, I've saved the best for last. We stopped at the Welcome Center once we crossed the Maine border, and we got a good laugh at these signs. Maine sure is concerned about their tourists' well-being. Ha!
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Week in New England #1
So this past week, Nathan's parents were here visiting. They wanted to see lots of the historical and New Englandy things.
This is a monument on the Battle green in Lexington. It is the most passionately worded monument I've ever seen! Check out the triple exclamation points! (Click on the picture to see a large, readable version.)
Me and Mama B. in Lexington
Mama & Papa B. in Plymouth
Plymouth Rock. Yes, that is it. Not as impressive as you might think, is it? I had always thought it was a huge promontory jutting out into the water, something you couldn't miss if you sailed by it. Nope. This little dinky thing is it.
Mama & Papa B. at the beach on Cape Cod
Monday, June 4, 2007
June Arbonne Specials
In case y'all are wondering what the heck these entries are, these are the emails I send out to my clients every month. I just also post them here for you to take a look at, too. If you are ever interested in trying or buying Arbonne, let me know.
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Hello all,
Check out all the great deals this month, particularly the Household RSVP that Arbonne is offering! This is very similar to the regular RSVP, which is only available to new consultants. Both RSVPs allow you to get 50% off your products, but the Household RSVP is designed to help you get great deals on products that you can use around your home, such as our nutritional supplements, sun care products, and hair care.
Arbonne rarely offers a deal this good, so be sure to check it out!
Arbonnize Your Home with the Household RSVP - 50% OFF
If you've been waiting to try some terrific household Arbonne products — from aromatherapy and nutritional supplements to shampoo and sunscreen — this is every Consultant's chance to do so and save! With the Household RSVP, order up to $300 from a select group of products for $150 in June. The Household RSVP includes selected items from these product lines:
• Arbonne Intelligence … not-so-basic skin care®
• BefoRE Sun
• Arbonne Baby Care
• Arbonne Aromassentials™
• Figure 8® Weight Loss / Figure 8 Vanish™
• Arbonne Smart Nutritional Hybrids™
• Arbonne Bio-Nutria®
https://www.arbonne.com/products/promotion.asp?i=household
Bigger and Better - the regular RSVP - 50% OFF
Arbonne also offers an RSVP to new consultants that is bigger and better than the Household RSVP. With this special, you pick out $700 of products for $350, plus you can choose any product in the catalog for free (which means you end up saving over 50%). The regular RSVP is only available to NEW consultants, and it is especially great for stocking up on your favorite items at the cheapest possible price. (This is even cheaper than I can buy Arbonne, myself!) So if you love Arbonne but do not currently have a Consultant ID, this is a great reason to get one!
Intelligence Body Set for $20
Qualify to purchase the Arbonne Intelligence not-so-basic skin care® Body set, a $51 value, for only $20 in June with every $75 purchase. The go-anywhere set helps you look younger and feel pampered with one Intelligence 8 oz. Body Lotion, one Intelligence 8 oz. Cleansing Gel, two body care pumps and one Intelligence set bag. This is a limited time offer, available while supplies last.
Get Your ID for FREE Month!
Some of you are wonderful clients who have never signed up for a Consultant ID. The ID comes with many benefits and no drawbacks (Arbonne requires zero of their consultants, so no purchase is necessary, etc.). You'll get 35-80% off your products for a full year, and you'll qualify for all kinds of other specials, including both of the RSVP specials above. If you have thought about getting an ID but have not done so yet, this is the month to do it! Not only will you be able to get an RSVP, but I will also pay your $29 Application Fee with your RSVP order. Not too shabby! Email or call me if you'd like to take advantage of this special offer, and spread the word--everyone is eligible for this special this month.
Reminders
1. Arbonne Australia opens on July 2. Who do you know who either lives there or is from there? I give wonderful gifts for referrals from clients who end up joining my team.
2. Arbonne FYI is a huge seller! They can hardly keep the products in stock! FYI is our line for teens, with great light makeup and aromatherapy. Check it out!
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Lauren Benesh
Independent Consultant
Executive Area Manager
Arbonne International
(617) 388-6419
laurenbenesh.myarbonne.com
http://www.arbonne.com/
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Hello all,
Check out all the great deals this month, particularly the Household RSVP that Arbonne is offering! This is very similar to the regular RSVP, which is only available to new consultants. Both RSVPs allow you to get 50% off your products, but the Household RSVP is designed to help you get great deals on products that you can use around your home, such as our nutritional supplements, sun care products, and hair care.
Arbonne rarely offers a deal this good, so be sure to check it out!
Arbonnize Your Home with the Household RSVP - 50% OFF
If you've been waiting to try some terrific household Arbonne products — from aromatherapy and nutritional supplements to shampoo and sunscreen — this is every Consultant's chance to do so and save! With the Household RSVP, order up to $300 from a select group of products for $150 in June. The Household RSVP includes selected items from these product lines:
• Arbonne Intelligence … not-so-basic skin care®
• BefoRE Sun
• Arbonne Baby Care
• Arbonne Aromassentials™
• Figure 8® Weight Loss / Figure 8 Vanish™
• Arbonne Smart Nutritional Hybrids™
• Arbonne Bio-Nutria®
https://www.arbonne.com/products/promotion.asp?i=household
Bigger and Better - the regular RSVP - 50% OFF
Arbonne also offers an RSVP to new consultants that is bigger and better than the Household RSVP. With this special, you pick out $700 of products for $350, plus you can choose any product in the catalog for free (which means you end up saving over 50%). The regular RSVP is only available to NEW consultants, and it is especially great for stocking up on your favorite items at the cheapest possible price. (This is even cheaper than I can buy Arbonne, myself!) So if you love Arbonne but do not currently have a Consultant ID, this is a great reason to get one!
Intelligence Body Set for $20
Qualify to purchase the Arbonne Intelligence not-so-basic skin care® Body set, a $51 value, for only $20 in June with every $75 purchase. The go-anywhere set helps you look younger and feel pampered with one Intelligence 8 oz. Body Lotion, one Intelligence 8 oz. Cleansing Gel, two body care pumps and one Intelligence set bag. This is a limited time offer, available while supplies last.
Get Your ID for FREE Month!
Some of you are wonderful clients who have never signed up for a Consultant ID. The ID comes with many benefits and no drawbacks (Arbonne requires zero of their consultants, so no purchase is necessary, etc.). You'll get 35-80% off your products for a full year, and you'll qualify for all kinds of other specials, including both of the RSVP specials above. If you have thought about getting an ID but have not done so yet, this is the month to do it! Not only will you be able to get an RSVP, but I will also pay your $29 Application Fee with your RSVP order. Not too shabby! Email or call me if you'd like to take advantage of this special offer, and spread the word--everyone is eligible for this special this month.
Reminders
1. Arbonne Australia opens on July 2. Who do you know who either lives there or is from there? I give wonderful gifts for referrals from clients who end up joining my team.
2. Arbonne FYI is a huge seller! They can hardly keep the products in stock! FYI is our line for teens, with great light makeup and aromatherapy. Check it out!
--
Lauren Benesh
Independent Consultant
Executive Area Manager
Arbonne International
(617) 388-6419
laurenbenesh.myarbonne.com
http://www.arbonne.com/
BLUE BELL!
I just want you all to know that OUTBACK ONLY SERVES BLUE BELL ICE CREAM! Yep, on the dessert menu, it says that they only serve Blue Bell because it's the creamiest and best.
This is a really big deal, because we cannot get Blue Bell here in Massachusetts. Nathan even contemplated having 4 cartons of it shipped up here for like $90 as a gift to me when I made Area Manager with Arbonne. Ha! We decided it wasn't quite worth $90. But that just goes to show you how serious we are about Blue Bell.
How Outback got Blue Bell up in New Hampshire (where we were), I don't know. I guess they ship it by the truckload. But at least now we know where to get some Homemade Vanilla. Nathan's parents suggested we make friends with the manager at the Outback near us and talk him/her into selling us a carton every so often.
Y'all just don't know the joy.
This is a really big deal, because we cannot get Blue Bell here in Massachusetts. Nathan even contemplated having 4 cartons of it shipped up here for like $90 as a gift to me when I made Area Manager with Arbonne. Ha! We decided it wasn't quite worth $90. But that just goes to show you how serious we are about Blue Bell.
How Outback got Blue Bell up in New Hampshire (where we were), I don't know. I guess they ship it by the truckload. But at least now we know where to get some Homemade Vanilla. Nathan's parents suggested we make friends with the manager at the Outback near us and talk him/her into selling us a carton every so often.
Y'all just don't know the joy.
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