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My Favorite of Spring 2019

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When the dishes are dirty – they are :/

the laundry is stacking up – it is!

the taxes aren’t paid – paid? Haven’t even started it :/

and life feels chaotic – it does

I get really overwhelmed that I just want to do everything – and try to do it all – or do nothing

I remind myself to stop and breathe.

#truestory

Have faith and embrace peace, even if the only peace and silence you have at the moment is in your head.

It’s this month’s exclusive offer with purchase. Great for keeping or gifting. http://locketsandcharms.origamiowl.com

Free Rosegold Watch in your Origami Owl Kit (March 1-8 only)

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For New Designers: “Makin’ Time” Promotion Available March 1-8 :

An Origami Owl business has given me the flexibility to make the time for the things that matter most, the needed income to take care of bills, trips and everyday necessities, and wants as well. It’s what catapulted us to a debt-free life many years ago.

Now it’s time to pay it forward and share with you – potential New Designers – how you can start your side hustle and you’ll get an extra reward if you start between March 1-8.

The official company words:

Limited-Time Offer: New Designers who start their Origami Owl businesses with the purchase of any Starter Kit March 1 at 12 a.m. CT through March 8 at 11:59 p.m. CT, or while supplies last, will get a FREE Signature Living LocketÂź Watch with a retail value up to $148 USD | $192 CAD!*

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Seriously! It will be in your Starter Kit. No catch, no need to meet a sales goal or number or have to do anything else to get the watch. Get a $49 (or larger kit, if you prefer) and you’re rose-golden! Plus, you also get $100 in jewelry credits to choose any jewelry you want from our website. Speaking of websites, you get a free website your customers can order from. No need for you to take orders and your personal website link is for you to share on and offline.

So, if you’ve been on the fence about becoming an Origami Owl Rep and its commission sales way of making money, now is the time you’ll want to give an Origami Owl business a try!

You can start your business today on March 1 and your Rosegold Watch will arrive with your Starter Kit. And guess what? A $49 kit gets you this watch that once sold for a limited time at $149 USD. And this watch is no longer available to the public.

FYI, I make zero money when you buy a kit. No one – including me – will force or bug you to sell sell sell after getting a kit- I hate that too! I do believe that you and those around you will love the jewelry you’re wearing as much as you do and I have a feeling that sales will come. That’s what happened to me. I just wanted the discount ?!

Are you ready? Join Here: https://locketsandcharms.origamiowl.com/enrollment/joinourteam

I am Jennylou Raya Independent Designer (ID) 1186 (the 186th person to join in January 2012).

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Origami Owl’s mission is to be a Force For Good¼. It’s our commitment to making a difference in the lives of others that truly sets us apart! This business can provide extra income to take care of the “extras” that enhance their lives or even the essentials that keep households running.

We would love to have you and I would love to teach you how I’ve run this around my life as a mother, homeschooler, and everyday human being. You can text me at (858) 243-4568 with Questions or email me at jennylou@locketsandcharms.com

Life Updates! – In and Out of Hotels and No Toilets in my Home *gasp*

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What I have just stated is far from the beautiful things that I post on this blog but I post it because even in the midst of chaos and uncertainty, lessons were learned and it gave way to new thoughts and things I never really considered before.  We might still have to spend another night or two outside our home in the next week or so, but for the most part, the worst is over.

I am human and things I don’t want to happen, happen.  Just because I have a blog or all looks rosy with whatever nice things I post here regarding my online hustle with Origami Owl, it does not mean that I am free from the realities and frustrations of life.

Let it be known that I am very grateful that my recent life setbacks had nothing to do with health problems, sickness or death.  (I did have a cancer scare months ago but I’ll share that a different time.) Our life situation had to do with an overflowing washer that caused damage to half of our home and the things below it.  We have a small home (thanks Southern CA prices), so when water damage takes up half of it, that’s a lot of loss!  The water damage affected both bathrooms, the laundry area that held the washing machine, the hallway, and our master bedroom and its master bath.  The other bedroom that did not get affected became the storage room for all the items that were once in the affected area, including my king size bed, stored with many things way up high to the ceiling!

November 5, 2018, was the first time we checked in to a hotel and January 24, 2019, was our most recent checkout.  We have been living in and out of hotels and since November, we have been going through the process of getting our home back to normal.  In addition to not having our home, there were hurdles and pushback/fights with our insurance and our HOA along the way. I got to choose all my flooring and turned in a paper color sample for paint I would like, back in December, but none of the fun stuff was to happen until more than a month later. We were in and out of hotels because our insurance living allowance was being depleted at a burn rate way faster than the timeline of repairs and completion. For those who care for all the details, I have shared lots of this on my Instagram highlights at @jennylouraya.

By mid-December, we spent nights and weeks in our unlivable and under construction home with no flooring and no toilets to save remaining funds for when we really needed to have a room (such as the days when even the showers could not use accessed due to the flooring process). We used public bathrooms and HOA shared facilities.  It was an eye-opening experience and one I would not wish on others. I even had the president of the HOA yell at me for using the HOA facilities that one time he caught me using the men’s bathroom. I was using the men’s bathroom because the women’s had been clogged for days and NO, I am not unclogging it for them.

Despite the stresses and some tears, we made the most out of our living situation.  I carried on with my Origami Owl work of posting online and serving my customers with their holiday orders.  I had record sales in December.  I even had a customer shop my stock at a hotel conference room and sold $200+ in jewelry in an hour.  Homeschooling in and out of hotels made it really hard to be consistent but the daily breakfast buffets and housekeeping made things better.  The kids definitely loved that.  We also learned that we need very little space and things to live on and have even decided to “Konmari” our home when all the rebuilding is done.

Now, on to the better days…..

This past Saturday, January 26, our new floors were finished. Yesterday, my new toilet was put in.  But what really got me excited that there is nothing but sunshine up ahead was the arrival of my new paint! Painting is scheduled to start today and if all goes to plan, the yellowish khaki mustard from the previous owners of this home will be gone and I will be surrounded by the color Shiplap – a Magnolia Home Premium paint by Joanna Gaines. When the paint is done in a couple of days, carpeting will follow and the newly painted doors and baseboards will be installed. When this company is done with their part, I will be diving into some DIY while still staying true to our existing goals and incorporating the new lessons we have learned during this process.

The many days living in hotels gave me some time to watch TV.  Initially, I was watching a lot of forensic files but later weeks, I was all about the HGTV. Property Brothers became my favorite show and I just kept thinking of all the possibilities in my home. I now actually have less interest in moving out of our little home as I have seen through HGTV episodes what paint and remodeling can do to any space.  We also watched the Tyding Up series on Netflix while in a hotel suite and saw how getting rid of things we don’t love can make such a difference in the space we already have.  We learned that we actually need very little to live on and that is a great thing.

If you would like to follow us on our journey of rebuilding home, tidying DIY, and doing with less (and still continuing our journey to paying off our home and be completely 100% debt free), follow me on my Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jennylouraya/

 

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It’s a been a pretty quiet, gloomy Monday. Homeschooling in full effect and my project manager arrives with paint! I showed him a paper sample of Shiplap by @magnolia months ago. He had said then that they normally use a particular paint company, so I wasn’t expecting what arrived today! I’m truly happy and ecstatic that the paint is finally here (this process started early November) but even more than that, it’s the actual Magnolia Home line AND it goes with my flooring (I did not have a tile sample on hand when we were going over paint colors). Now I feel like I should buy her book. Confession: I’ve never seen an episode of Fixer-upper by @joannagaines and @chipgaines until last week sitting in my hotel room because our place was a true fixer upper with no toilets and showers. Hello @joannagaines and @chipgaines ? Now, we are forever linked ?. . . . . . #magnoliahome #fixerupper #magnolia #farmhouse #farmhousestyle #homedecor #fixerupperstyle #farmhousedecor #interiordesign #joannagaines #hgtv #modernfarmhouse #magnoliamarket #shiplap #sandiegohome #bhghome #hearthandhand #home #shiplap #sandiego #acehardware #betterhomesandgardens #decor #timbertiles #flooring #diy #chipandjoannagaines #homedesign #farmhouse #sandiegofamily #paint

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3 Days Left – Origami Owl Jewelry at up to 75% off!

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Kick off those Monday January blues – with our Semi-Annual Sale!

Since January 15  and up through January 31 at 11:59 p.m. CT, you can shop Origami Owl’s Semi-Annual Sale and save up to 75% off, while supplies last.

For many items, this is a “last chance,” so if you see something you love, grab it before it’s gone!

In addition to over 70 new items being added to the Sale category, you can also save an additional 25% off items in the Sale category with promo code HAPPY25!*

 

Seriously, these are the best savings of the season! And, just during this promotion, we’re offering Customers FREE Standard Shipping on all retail orders over $50 USD | $65 CAD!

Here’s what you can expect in the sale:

Sale items at 25%, 50% and 75% off

Last chance to buy the PAWS Collection, Despicable Me pieces, the Moodology¼ Collection and the Lisa Hoffman for Origami Owl Collection The COREℱ Collection for 50% off

New items were just added at 25% off

Extra 25% off already reduced items with the use of code Happy25

Please note, most items will appear under Shop > What’s New > Semi-Annual Sale or simply follow my link at https://locketsandcharms.origamiowl.com/shop/whatsnew/semiannualsale

Origami Owl Starter Kits for only $24.50 + $50 in FREE Jewelry (expires 2/13/19)

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New Starter Kits For Designers Who Join After January 24

Ready to start your Origami Owl side-hustle in the new year? Join me.

Ready to have your lockets and charms at wholesale pricing for yourself?  Definitely, welcome to join me too!

Whether you are here to make money or save money in regards to Origami Owl, I am here for you.

Starting January 24, you can choose from four, starter kits, which will feature new Spring 2019 Collection items.

The kits will begin shipping to arrive after February 1 so you will be ready to hit the ground running with your new business and wearing/sharing the latest collection!

Here’s a quick recap of our starter kits, coming January 24:

4 Starter Kit Options:

1. On-the-Go Kit $49 USD/ $59 CAD $24.50 (Retail Value $155 USD | $175 CAD) until February 13, 2019 – Same Price and Items as in the past!  This is my favorite kit option.  You have the internet and a phone, and with this kit, you have all the online materials at your fingertips to market Origami Owl.  If you don’t have time for in-home parties or booth events, I highly recommend this one.  Though I started with a much bigger kit years ago, I pretty much only utilize what’s in here.  I do what I can do, on the go. And with this kit, even at its sale price, you still get to choose $50 in Origami Owl jewelry – of your choice! Whether you pick this kit to start your Origami Owl online side-hustle or to just get jewelry at a discount, it’s a sweet deal.

Edited to add: Bella and Chrissy will be doing a Facebook Live Feb 12 to share with you this $24.50 special and to hear from the founders how sweet of a deal this is. You can RSVP and watch at Origami Owl Facebook Live 2/12/19 5pm CST. Can’t make it that time, watch it later. But don’t wait too long because this special is over 2/13/19!

2. Owlette Kit $99 USD/ $129 CAD (Retail Value $200 USD | $265 CAD) – updated items. This is a special kit for those ages 11-17 interested in joining the Origami Owl family put together with extra love from Bella (who co-founded Origami Owl at age 14).

3. NEW OPTION – Jewelry Bar¼ Kit $149 USD/ $189 CAD (Retail Value $340 USD | $430 CAD) – featuring some of our best-selling jewelry items. This kit includes 26 jewelry items and 20 business essentials.

4. NEW OPTION – Event Kit $299 USD/ $389 CAD (Retail Value $1,100 USD | $1,300 CAD) – our best value kit featuring an assortment of best-selling jewelry that showcases jewelry from our most popular categories. This kit includes 93 jewelry items and 20 business essentials.

What Comes With all Our Kits:

Free Standard Shipping! You can also always select and pay for expedited shipping if you’re in the U.S.

The newest, Spring 2019 Collection Take Out Menus, Jewelry Bar Planners, Everybody Matters Flyers and other marketing materials with our updates for February 1, 2019.

Owlette, Jewelry Bar and Event Kits will include our newest Fortune Cookies with an updated design.

Source: https://locketsandcharms.origamiowl.com/enrollment/joinourteam

 

Have questions about being an Origami Owl Independent Designer?  Ask me.  I am as realistic, real, and honest about it. I’m not here to blow smoke up anyone.

It is a commission sales type of work.  You make money from each piece you sell to others. You don’t have to personally buy a minimum a month for personal use in order for you to be paid your commissions on the products you’ve sold to your customers at retail (yes, such companies exists). Each piece you sell earns you 20-50% of the retail price. You are not obligated or forced to buy Origami Owl ever again just so you can have your sales commissions.

As with anything one puts time and money in, particularly business, there are always risks and benefits. Fortunately, the risks aren’t too high. As low as $49 to have the rights to promote and make a commitment to sell Origami Owl.  These rights continue as long as an Independent Designer is able to sell $250 in wholesale jewelry (the calculation is always based on the most recent 6 months in sales).  With this said, never put in more money you can afford to lose.

Never bite the promise of others that you can make money with it by doing almost nothing.  Again, with any business, side-hustle, and for anything to flourish, time, effort and skills are required for anything to turn out the way you would like – especially in commission sales.  Real estate agents make their money through commissions from sold and closing of real estate transactions.  They make nothing until that transaction is complete.  Acting and doing the activities as a real estate agent does not guarantee commission to all those who do the activities BUT those who are earning the commissions all performed the activities in order to make that commission.  No one closes or makes a commission without doing the work.  One may get lucky here and there but the longterm success is dependent on the work put in.  And for the record, you won’t make much money – or any money – just because you post your link online on your social accounts.  Desired outcomes increase when one makes a consistent effort over time, and putting in the laws of reaping and sowing by marketing the products and providing a service above all other designers.

Still have questions? Comment here or email me at jennylou@locketsandcharms.com

Ready to join me?  Let’s go! https://locketsandcharms.origamiowl.com/enrollment/joinourteam

Jennylou Raya ID #1186

Serving you since January 2012 =)

 

BONUS: 

Spread Your Wings + Fly! Get ready to spread your wings and fly with your O2 business! When you become a Designer in January, you can earn our exclusive Aqua OmbrĂ© Wing Living LocketÂź look for FREE+ when you meet the qualifications! Offer ends February 28, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. (CT) Offer ends February 28, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. (CT)

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