Scentsy is, in a way, a great metaphor. Scentsy warmers are safe lights in a dark room, and Scentsy – in all that it has become in the hearts and minds of all who claim a piece of it – is a bright light in a dark world. The darker the room, the brighter the light; or, in other words, what Scentsy represents – family, opportunity, safety, simplicity, value, authenticity – becomes more pronounced, more special, as the world becomes more fragmented, contracted, uncertain, complicated, and selfish.

While Scentsy can never replace the sacredness of faith and religion or the specialness of family, it can serve as a safety net and warm blanket. Sleepless nights of opportunity are refreshing compared to sleepless nights of worry. We all worry; peace comes when opportunity outshines worry. As my journal entry of four years ago illustrates, I have had dark times of worry. But opportunity has shined more brightly, and what was once a worry has now turned out to be a grand journey. That same journey and perspective are available to each of you as Scentsy continues to outshine our dark economic times.

Best,

Orville Thompson

I am certain once you try Scentsy^TM, you will love it as much as our family does! To receive your complimentary information packet from CandleBarista.com; including a current catalog and monthly promotions, and FREE "scent-sational" scent samples, please send me an EMAIL.

Please be sure to include your name and mailing address in your message along with your choice of 4 from the following scent categories:

• Fruit
  
• Flower
  
• Clean
• Cinnamon 
• Vanilla
• Bakery
• Spice
• Nature / Spa
• Musk
• SOTM (the Scent of the Month).

For only $5.00 a month, the Scent of the Month Scentsy^TM Bar will be shipped on the 5th of the month directly to your home. That's it - that's all there is to it!!

Send me an EMAIL to begin receiving your SOTM Scentsy^TM Bar monthly. Once I receive your order, I will contact you via email to discuss payment.  *Please Note: You may cancel your subscription at any time.  Also, be sure to come back and leave a comment letting me know what you thought about the scent. Each 20th commenter receives an extra special item in their next monthly mailing.

Add a high-gloss black lid surrounded by debossed paw prints and you have a playfully designed warmer perfect for a family room, child’s room, powder room or anywhere you want to showcase your love for your pets.

Available at CandleBarista.com beginning February 1st, this full size warmer will be offered at 10% off!

 In 2008, direct selling expert Karen Phelps shared this article about achieving self-confidence. Nearly two years later, it is a great reminder to all of us on the importance of developing our own self-confidence levels. If you want to live life to the fullest, and be the person you are destined to be, there is no time like the present to work on your self confidence. I hope my tips and suggestions help you to do just that.

Have you ever met someone and thought to yourself, “Wow, what incredible self-confidence this person has?” How’s your self-confidence? Do you often find yourself second-guessing your decisions? Some people just seem to have a very self-confident personality, while others struggle with low self-esteem. Chances are you have accomplished a lot more than you have given yourself credit for. You probably have had to muster up some “courage” every now and then and
didn’t think much about it. It’s not hard to gain self-confidence. Developing self-esteem is something you will need to work at every day! Here are five simple techniques to improve your level of self-esteem.

1. Take inventory. Go back as far as you can and make a list of everything you have accomplished in your life. As you are listing your past achievements you’ll notice your mood will lift and you’ll begin to have a feeling of pride. Keep the list visible and add to it as often as you can!

Tip: Create a scrapbook or a photo board to show your accomplishments: your Scentsational Start award, your high school or college diploma, transcripts from your last semester at school, “before and after” pictures when you lost those last 10 pounds. When you are feeling down on yourself, look at it and remember how far you have come.

2. Give yourself a “check-up from the neck-up.” If you have low self-esteem, chances are your mental attitude isn’t great either. Keep track of your thoughts about yourself each day. If you find yourself thinking negatively about something, stop and immediately change it to a positive. For instance, when you find yourself wondering how you’ll get the project done on time; stop and immediately change your thoughts to, “I’m fully capable of turning this project in on time!” Stress is a great inhibitor and often the more worried we are, the less we accomplish.

Tip: Keep a clear jar in reach. Every time you have a negative thought about yourself, put a penny (or a bean) in the jar. If you are like me, I bet you will be shocked to see how many pennies you collect in a day or a week. Then, take it a step further and say something positive about yourself and remove a penny from the jar!

3. Don’t let others dump garbage in your head. Is there someone at your office who never has anything good to say about anyone or anything? Try to limit the amount of time you spend with certain individuals. For me it’s hard to be around negative, pessimistic people that only feel good when they are bringing others down. We acquire our mannerisms and attitudes by observing those around us. Surround yourself with optimistic, confident individuals and watch the change in you!

Tip: Seek out positive people and messages. True, you don’t have control over the people you may work with (or even the negative ones in your family or social circle), but you can make sure you seek out positive reinforcement! Read uplifting books, subscribe to motivating online newsletters and seek out friendships with people who laugh and enjoy life. Which brings us to the next point.

4. Be a kid again. Children laugh an average of 400 times a day. As an adult, we laugh approximately 15 times a day. It’s sad to think that as we grow older we lose 385 laughs a day. Lighten up! Look for humor in every situation and you’ll be surprised how great you’ll feel.

Tip: Tell silly jokes. Spend time playing games with your children, grandchildren or the neighborhood kids. Watch your favorite comedy. Take a bike ride, or go to the playground and swing on the swings. (For more thoughts on being childlike, see my September 2009 Spotlight newsletter article on recapturing a childlike spirit.

Follow these simple steps and within a few months not only will you notice the change in yourself, so will the others around you. They’ll be whispering about you and envying the remarkable “self-esteem” you display!

The unique Scentsy system is easy to use, fits into any décor and permeates any room with wonderful and unique fragrances; all without the danger of an open flame. It's a safe alternative to traditional candles. You'll never have to worry about remembering to blow out the flame again!

Scentsy has the perfect solution for that perfect gift! Introducing the "Hugs & Kisses" warmer. It's on sale through the month of January and featured as the WOTM. Order now through the month of January and receive 10% off the regular price.

For more information or to place an order please visit: CandleBarista.com

Greetings friends old and new! I would like to take a moment and introduce myself. I am Rachelle Tarango (aka: CandleBarista) and I am a self-admitted candle addict and have been an active Independent Scentsy Consultant since August 2009. I have tried numerous other direct sales companies in the past and am pleasantly surprised how easy it is to earn additional income with Scentsy. I realize its a cliché, but it does practically sell itself! I absolutely {{love}} growing my own Scentsy business and sharing all of my yummy scents with friends, strangers and well -- anyone I meet, lol!

I am really excited to write about my future ramblings about all things "Scentsy" on this new blog. If you ever have questions or comments, please contact me anytime. I am glad to send scent samples and current catalogs upon request. Just email me and I will send them out to you for your review.

Also, don't forget to follow my daily on-goings over at Twitter. I love meeting new people. Thanks for stopping by! I am looking forward to serving all your "Scentsy" needs!