Late December Newsletter

Happy Holidays!

I hope all of you are enjoying the holiday season, despite the awful weather that most of us seem to be having. With just a few days to go until Christmas, I want to take this opportunity to wish you all the happiest of holidays, thank you for your support this past year, and tell you about some great deals, special offers and changes coming in the new year.
FREE SHIPPING and CLEARANCE SPECIALSFrom now through Dec. 31, get FREE SHIPPING on all orders over $50! Whether you've had your eye on some pieces for your home, have some gifts to get for January birthdays or want to get a head start on Valentine's day, save on shipping when your total order, before sales tax, reaches $50. Getting to $50 will be easy when you check out the great clearance deals in the Special Offers section of my website. You will find a variety of items with deep discounts, including a pre-painted photo board set. Our popular card sets are marked down to $3.95 a pack! There's a lot more that you'll have to check out for yourself, but don't wait because all clearance items are in limited quantity. FREE Shipping and Clearance Discounts are a double deal that you won't want to miss.
LAST CHANCE To Purchase Items from Holiday Mini CatalogDecember 31 is also your last opportunity to order from our popular Holiday Mini Catalog. The exclusive items in this catalog may or may not return in the future, so if you've had an item in mind, don't let it slip away. Among our most popular holiday items have been the Halloween Countdown Set, Mr. Bones, Pumpkinhead Activity Set, Gratitude Tree with dry erase leaves, Holiday Decor Sets, Build-A-Snowman Activity Set and the fantastic Christmas Countdown Kit. But don't forget that so many of the items in this catalog are designed with an everyday option as well as a holiday one. Certainly the Gratitude Tree is lovely year-round. Other great choices are the Double Frameworks Kit, Sentiments Photo Frame Kit, Welcome Kit with Red Vintage Embossed Metal Board, Chalk Wall Placemats and of course, the iron-on vinyl sets. There are also everyday options with the coaster kits and gift tin kits. It's worth taking a final look through this catalog before the 31st to make sure you won't miss anything you've been wanting to get.
Buy Two, Get One Free Special Makes January Parties Even More FunThink about January: the holiday decorations are down and your home looks a little more bare than you remember. Plus with all the holiday activity, including family events, you're kind of ready to get the kids back to school, catch up with friends and resume your daily routine. A really great way to get back into the swing of things in January is to host your own Uppercase Living party. Get some great new decorating ideas (and fill up those bare spots you're starting to notice in your home) and get your friends together to catch up on the holiday news. Put out some light refreshments (no cookies or eggnog!) and I'll bring a fun craft so you and your friends can ease into the new year at a casual get together.

The only way to add to the fun is a great offer from Uppercase Living, so here it is: Buy Two, Get One Free!!! From January 4 to 31, you can choose one item FREE for every two you buy. This promotion applies to all of our catalog items, Photo Prints and even Custom Designs! There are no limits to the savings, so start planning your shopping list. Of course, you don't have to attend or host a party to take advantage of this special. Just place your order with me or online starting January 4. However, a party is always more fun!

I'm now scheduling parties in January and February, when our Inspirations Incentive will be offering more great benefits for customers and hostesses alike. And since it's the season of giving, I'll have a bonus gift for each person who contacts me to schedule a party and mentions this newsletter. The two incentives will definitely make me very busy in January and February, so don't hesitate to contact me to get your preferred party date.
FREE INSTALLATION Special Coming in January!I'm so excited to offer my first ever FREE INSTALLATION special throughout January. If you are one of those people who have purchased some expressions and left them in a back corner of a closet, waiting for the day you get around to putting them up, this special is for YOU!  All through January, I'll be making house calls to get those expressions out of the closet and on to the walls! While this offer is limited to those in my immediate area, please let me know if you're a little further out and would like some installation help. I'll do my best to accommodate everyone. Appointments are first come, first served, so contact me now to reserve yours.
Birthday Greetings!Happy Birthday to the following ladies who celebrated their big day in November and December: Irina M, Mary T, Mimi C, Robyn P, Melinda M, Stephanie V, Caroline B, Kristy L, Nancy S, Kristy F, Marcy L, Vicki S, Maria A, Bonnie C, Charissa B, Heather K, Susan F, Gina H, Gina H,Jane M, Pam S, Sharon B, Patti M, Jean B, Holly F, Laurie G, Jessica D, Lauri M, and my sweet friends Amanda, Liz and Jennie. My gift to each of you is 10% off any item of your choice.
Looking Ahead 
Hopefully, the next edition of Torreh's Uppercase Living News! will come to you with a brand new look. I'm working on moving my newsletter to a new provider and plan to have it ready for you by the next issue. Please bear with me if there are any hiccups during this transition.

Other things to look forward to include the Uppercase Living Inspirations Incentive, and hopefully a large scale fundraiser to be announced in January. Of course, I never know just what's around the corner, so stay tuned to this newsletter, my blog and Facebook for all the latest information.

Your Double Up Rewards Are In the Bank!

If you've purchased anything from me in the last 6 months, your purchase amount has been doubled and is waiting to be applied to the next Uppercase Living party you host! For many of you, this can increase your FREE hostess rewards by one or even two levels. During the last several months, my hostesses saved an average of $150 to $200 just by hosting a casual Uppercase Living party! To check your Double Up Reward amount, just reply to this email or give me a call and see just how much you have already earned!

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
I'd like to extend a special "Thank You" to all of you customers, hostesses, friends and cheer leaders who have supported me and my business this last year. I appreciate each of you and don't take for granted that you allow me into your homes and your lives, tell me your family stories, and use the products I provide to enhance the spaces you live, play and work in. The best part about my job is working with so many wonderful people and watching them enjoy their homes even more when their expressions are applied (I even got a hug from a customer when I helped transform her kitchen this month!). I look forward to working with you all in 2011 and well beyond.
May you all spend the holiday season surrounded by those you love and have a happy, healthy New Year filled with special moments.

All the best,

Torreh

October 2010 Customer Newsletter

Hostess Center Helps Maximize Your Hostess Rewards 
Ever since the new Hostess Center on my website was unveiled this summer, hostesses have loved using the tools it provides to help them maximize their free benefits for having a party. It's easy to send out invitations, keep an eye on RSVPs, send reminders, and best of all, watch your rewards add up as your guests place online orders! By far the most exciting part of the Hostess Center is that it allows you to invite friends and family from anywhere in the US or Canada to place orders associated with your party and earn hostess credit for those purchases. This not only gives hostesses maximum flexibility, but it also lets them have online-only parties no matter where they are located. I'd love to help you earn the most hostess benefits possible by using the fabulous Hostess Center. Contact me to schedule your fall party and I'll make sure to help you navigate this fun tool. 

Limited Time Left to Take Advantage of FREE Starter Kit Special for New Demonstrators 
Our FREE Starter Kit Special ends October 11 so if you've been thinking about joining this great company, don't miss out on the chance to get your Starter Kit for free. It's a great time of year to start with Uppercase Living, as your friends and family will love our products for holiday decorating and gifts. I'll be here to help every step of the way and help you earn all of the many rewards available as an Uppercase Living Demonstrator. No matter where you're located, I'd love to talk with you about joining my team (my goal is to have team members in all 50 states!). Call or email me today so we can set you up to take advantage of the FREE Starter Kit and more! 
 
Coaster Extravaganza Coming November 15
My first project party of the season will be a Coaster Extravaganza on Friday, November 5 from 9:30-12:30. Each 4-pack of coasters will be only $15 and you'll have dozens of choices for words and designs to decorate them with. You can even customize them by pre-ordering custom letters, monograms or designs. Don't forget, you can break up a set of coasters for individual gifts (think office gifts, teachers, hair stylists, manicurists, etc.). Email me with your order before Monday and you can also get the FREE Customer Celebration Sampler. Please RSVP as I won't have many extra coasters on hand. If you'd like to have your own project party with your friends, contact me to set it up. A fun time for everyone, completed projects to take home, and hostess rewards for you!

Popular Items In Our Current Catalogs 
Our two current catalogs have so many new ideas that it's difficult to know where to start. If you're feeling overwhelmed by the sheer number of choices, perhaps this list of our most popular items will help you narrow your focus:

• Dry-Erase or Chalk Wall Chore Chart
• Birthday Countdown
• Christmas Countdown
• Card Kits
• Snowman or Pumpkin Face Activity Kits
• Gratitude Tree with Dry Erase leaves
• Punched Metal Tile
• Chalk Markers - vibrant colors with no dust or mess

If your wish list is bigger than your budget, host a party and get that wish list for FREE. My hostesses have been earning anywhere from $70 to over $100 in FREE products plus half price items with their qualifying parties. Contact me to select a date before my fall calendar fills up.

Congratulations Raffle Winners!  
Thanks to everyone who attended my Open House last Sunday and Monday. It was great to see some friends I hadn't seen for a while and meet new ones too. It's always fun to tell people about all the ways Uppercase Living can help them in their decorating and gift giving, but it's also great to hear fresh ideas that I haven't thought of. As you know, I love to spoil my customers and hostesses, so I had lots of raffles and giveaways. Here are the lucky winners:

• Eiffel Tower Sampler - Rosalie Meyer
• 18 Word Assortment - Lisa Daley
• Coasters for Coaster Extravaganza - Susan Tannenbaum
• Home Sweet Home Expression - Cynthia Wennberg
• Bird On Branch Sampler - Mimi Crandall
• Warmest Welcome Expression - Liz Petridis
• Birds, Leaves and Flowers Sampler - Jo-Ann Capelaci
• 10" Monogram Door Prize - Micky Buono
• 10" Monogram Thanks For Bringing a Guest - Sophia Rohde & Laurie Hurley
• GRAND PRIZE 2x2 foot PHOTO PRINT - JoAnne Beatty

Congratulations to all the winners. Please contact me ASAP so I can arrange to get your prize to you! 

Happy Birthday!  
As you can see by the long list of raffle winners, I love to give presents, so I'm giving a 10% discount on one item to all of the ladies who are celebrating a birthday in October: Blanca D., Rosalie M., Janet S., Kathy S., Sarah F., Erika B., Karynn B., Lisa Z. and the truly fabulous Sadaf. I feel so fortunate to count you ladies among my friends. I hope you have a wonderful birthday.

I know I'll be talking to many of you between now and the holidays. Never hesitate to contact me if you're stuck for a gift or decor idea. I love brainstorming with you!

Late August Newsletter

I hope you've all enjoyed an enjoyable and restful summer. Whether you spent it far away or right at home, those long summer days will soon be ending and will be replaced by crisp fall weather, thoughts of the holidays and, in my home, a busy school schedule during the week and juggling three soccer games each Saturday. I also plan to see many of you this fall, whether at one my Uppercase Living Open Houses or Project Days, at your own UL party or perhaps at a friend's. It's going to be a very fun and busy season and I'm really looking forward to reconnecting with my customers and hostesses and meeting lots of new ones too.

Save Now With 15% Off SpecialNow through Sept. 9 you can save 15% off any order over $40. It's that simple! Place your order online or with me. Save on accessories, new products, gifts, Photo Prints and more! Don't forget that anything you order will earn Double Up Rewards so you can save now and get extra free products later when you host your own Uppercase Living party.
Holiday Mini Catalog Available Sept. 1
Just when you thought it couldn't get better than our new Fall/Winter catalog, we have a new Holiday Mini Catalog with even more good stuff. I definitely think the star of this catalog is our the brand new Iron On Vinyl. Available on a limited basis, it is the perfect solution for custom holiday crafts. The Halloween designs are adorable! I also love the Gratitude Tree for Thanksgiving (or year round) and the erasable Countdown to Christmas. For those of you who like to make homemade holiday gifts, there are a ton of ideas. The vinyl samplers make it easy to affordably create several holiday gifts. As always, the mini catalog is also filled with kits, party decor and coordinating items for Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. You'll find great deals in our all-inclusive kits and super ideas for your own home or gifts.

 

My former hostesses will receive their copies of the catalog in the mail as soon as I get them. Everyone can view the catalog on my website starting on Sept. 1. I would also be happy to email a copy of the catalog to you. I will have them available at all of my fall parties and I can also mail you one. Just let me know if you'd like one.

Early birds will be able to save on their purchases from the mini catalog. The 15% off orders of $40 or more discount will also apply to all purchases from the holiday mini catalog through Sept. 9.  I can't wait to show you all the cute ideas in this catalog. With lots of different styles, price points and ideas, there is something for everyone here. If you see so much that you can't choose what you'd like, just schedule your own UL party with the goal of getting your wish list for FREE. I'd love to help you earn great holiday decor and gift items while you spend an enjoyable morning, afternoon or evening socializing with friends.

Annual Pre-Holiday Open House One of my favorite events of the year, my Pre-Holiday Open House, is coming up later in September. Grab a friend and come see new products, display ideas, gift suggestions and more. I will have swatches of our new colors, specials, prize drawings and lots of yummy snacks, of course.
When: Sunday September 26  1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
            Monday September 27  9:30 A.M. to 12:30 A.M.

Where: My home in Westlake Village (please RSVP for address and directions)

If you've been thinking of having your own party but haven't gotten the chance, you can invite all of your guests to my Open House and have their orders count as your party. I'll do the cleaning and make the snacks, all you have to do is bring your guests!
Coaster Extravaganza PartyOur coasters are one of our most popular accessories and just about the perfect gift, either as a set or individually. To kick off the holiday season, I will be holding a Coaster Extravaganza at my home on October 15th. I will provide the snacks and supplies to make coasters in lots of different designs. Each set of four glass coasters is $15 (plus tax) and includes your choice of words or designs from my large selection. Word choices include: Thanks (perfect Thanksgiving hostess gift or teacher present), Hope, Love, Peace, Ho Ho Ho, Family and more. I will also have Pink Ribbons (Don't forget: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month), Poinsettias, Pumpkins, Snowflakes & other seasonal and botanical designs.

You can also order customized monograms, embellishments or even the Coaster Kits in the new holiday mini catalog. My favorite is the Cheers! set which can be used year-round. Contact me for details and pricing on custom orders. All coasters must be ordered by Sept. 25th but if I receive your order and payment by tomorrow, August 31, you will receive an additional 10% off your order. Just let me know how many sets you'd like and plan to come over to have a fun morning creating one of a kind coasters.

If you work during that time, you can still order your coasters and work on them at home. If I get enough requests, I'll be happy to schedule an evening or weekend Coaster Extravaganza too! You can also design your own craft or project party. They are so much fun and everyone leaves with their finished projects! Watch my newsletter for details on an Ornament Extravaganza in December!
Don't Wait to Schedule Your Fall PartyWith so much great holiday product from UL, my Fall calendar will fill up quickly with smart hostesses who prefer to check off their holiday lists with the FREE products they earn with their hostess benefits! For many of you, school has started, sports are underway and the schedules are starting to fill up. Before it gets too hectic, schedule your Uppercase Living party with me so you and your guests can have your orders well before Halloween. Please contact me as soon as possible to reserve your preferred party date. Your hostess kit will include a FREE Fall/Winter catalog as well as the Holiday Mini Catalog so you can start your wish list before your party date. Don't forget: out of town friends and family can now place orders on my website and associate them with your party to help you earn even more rewards!!
It's A Fantastic Time To Join Uppercase LivingJust ranked #138 in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies, Uppercase Living has been achieving tremendous growth. Our innovative products, exceptional promotional materials, and wonderful home office support make us a truly great company to represent. While the economy on the whole has been challenging, direct sales companies have done well, perhaps because many people need to supplement their traditional jobs, or realize that it's no longer enough to rely on steady work from traditional employers. In my business I've noticed that my customers are no longer spending many thousands of dollars on big home remodeling projects but still want an affordable way to personalize their homes with unique custom decor.

With the busy holiday sales season just ahead, it's a great time to consider joining my team and enjoying the wonderful benefits this great "job" offers. Whether you want to use the discount for yourself and a few friends or plan to make this a career, you'll have so much fun sharing our products with enthusiastic clients. Start your own UL business for as little as $99. I'd love to help you get started so just contact me for more information!
Double Birthday WishesHappy Birthday wishes to my customers and hostesses who have birthdays in August and September: Denise B., Jenny W., Marissa H., Wendy G., Laurie R., Sunny B., Erica N., Leah A., Lauren M., Katie C., Kathie F., Gail F., Joyce W., Elsa D., Erin E., Jodi H., Stacey T., and Sarah G., A special Happy Birthday to my sister and my wonderful neighbor Wendy. Ladies, my birthday gift to you is 10% off any item. Please email me directly to take advantage of this discount as I can't apply it to website orders. Happy Birthday to you all!!
Referral BonusAs I work to grow my business, and earn my Caribbean Cruise!, your referrals are my greatest resource. From now until the end of the year, I'd like to thank you for any referrals with a special gift. If you refer a new customer you will receive a mini vinyl sampler. If your referral hosts a party, you will receive a FREE expression from my exclusive collection. And if you refer someone who joins my team, you will receive a Mini Punched Metal Tile in your choice of color and an expression to go on it! I'd love to give away lots of free gifts so please let me know who you think my next best customer, hostess or team member will be. Perhaps it may even be YOU!!

 

Thank you all for making my job so much fun. I'm looking forward to a terrific fall season with you all!

Comings and Goings...New Catalog Is Almost Here!

I'm just back from a wonderful and exciting Convention in St. Louis and, honestly, I'm having a hard time coming down from my excitement. Once again, I'm totally wowed by our designers and product developers. I can't wait to share all of our new expressions and accessories with my hostesses and their guests. There are gorgeous new colors and so much more. Here is a quick overview of products as well as the time lines for ordering from the old catalog along with the deadline for getting items from the current one:

• Our current catalog, mini Celebrations catalog and all the items on the current Retired List are available for purchase through tomorrow night until 11:oo P.M. Pacific time.
  
• You can begin ordering from our BRAND NEW catalog starting at 11:00 A.M. on July 20th!!
  
• We have new colors: Concord Grape, Wild Raspberry, Spring Hyacinth, Royal Blue, and Stone Cottage. You Purple People are going to love our new selection. Stone Cottage is a fantastic new neutral. Our selection of Shimmer Colors has been expanded with the return of some favorites from last year and the introduction of Shimmer Orange and Shimmer Charcoal...perfect for all you who love decorating for Halloween.
• A new product, Shimmer Effects, makes adding sparkle to your off the wall projects easier than ever.
  
• Our fantastic new accessory is a Double Frameworks frame which holds both a square and a rectangular insert. You will LOVE this. There's also a gorgeous frame with lots of room for customization with vinyl lettering and embellishments. Both are great for your own home and gifts. Plus, my favorite accessory, the punched metal tile is available in more colors than ever before. Wait until you see the new Berry tile. And black will be awesome for Halloween and so much more!
  
• Chalk Walls have become part of our new Erasable Vinyl line. Not only do we have more Chalk Wall selections than ever, but you can also choose each of the designs in our brand new DRY ERASE VINYL. Just wait until you see the kids' chore chart.
  
• Our clocks have been so popular that we now have 3 new completely different designs. From ornate to minimal, you will want several of these for yourself or as gifts.
  
• Those of you who love to turn our acrylic blocks into night lights will LOVE the new LED light insert. Designed to fit into the block's opening perfectly, it's battery operated and you'll never have to mess with cords again! Hooray.
• New Grande Format and Decorative Designs are absolutely fantastic. There are more Decorative Prints than ever before and they truly fit every type of decor. My favorites are the interactive designs for kids' spaces.
  

The biggest news of all is that my fantastic hostesses are no longer limited to inviting only guests who live locally. Now you can truly invite everyone you know to shop at your Uppercase Living party and help you earn free products, no matter where they live. You can also organize nationwide fundraisers. Online hostess tools make it easy to see RSVPs, orders, and track all of your hostess rewards.

I am so excited to share all of this with you and your friends. As always, schedule your own party ASAP to be among the first to see everything I've mentioned and more. I have dates available in July and August.

Believe me, this is just a quick preview of all that's still to come. Contact me to schedule a party or get help with an order. I can also add you to my mailing list so you can get up-to-the-minute information of all the ways you can use Uppercase Living in your life. I'd love to have you let me know if you'd like me to schedule a new catalog celebration party or some project nights. Don't forget to vote in my poll (to the right of your screen) and happy shopping!

Photo A Day #10 - The Perfect Gift. and Getting Down To The Wire

Isn't it wonderful when you find the perfect gift? Something personal, reasonably priced and unique? And isn't it even more wonderful when you find a perfect gift that is perfect for so many people? I think this expression fits that description beautifully. Already inexpensive, it's even more so as part of our Buy One, Get One FREE Summer Splash promotion. It can be easily personalized for each recipient and is versatile enough for so many different people: from the newlyweds who are setting up their first home to the recent college graduate moving out for the first time to a couple celebrating an anniversary and more.

My suggestion is to buy several of these expressions in a few neutral colors: Chocolate Brown, Whipped Creme, Warm Stone, Matte Black, etc. Order in even numbers because they are Buy One, Get One FREE! Pick up some Foundations MDF Boards and Toolbox Paint or Punched Metal Tiles, because they are 20% OFF. In fact, get some coordinating Trimmings Ribbon, too. If you already know who you'd like to give them to, custom design the dates to add to each expression. But if you don't, just put them away and wait until you need a perfect gift. At that point, you can order the numbers to make your gift a one-of-a-kind keepsake that will be treasured.

The expression in this design isn't available on my website, so call or email me to order it. But don't wait too long because Buy One, Get One FREE ends tomorrow night and the expression itself will be retired July 19. You'll save so much money that you'll definitely want to pick one up for yourself too!

Hi Everyone:

We're well into July which means sunshine, swimming and lazy days. It also means lots of anticipation as we look forward to this year's Uppercase Living Convention and all of the news that will be announced then, not to mention a new catalog! Before we get to that, there's still about 2 days left to take advantage of Summer Splash and all of the great discounts it offers. Here's a quick update on everything you need to know this month.

Summer Splash, Buy One, Get One FREE Promotion and FREE Starter Kits End Monday
Our Summer Splash promotion has been a truly fantastic one, with FREE rewards for everyone from customers to hostesses to new Demonstrators. The great deals are still available but will end Monday night at 11:59 P.M. Pacific Time. The biggest part of this special is the unlimited Buy One, Get One FREE on all vinyl and 20% off all accessories and kits, including the ones in our Spring Celebrations Mini Catalog. You definitely have time to take advantage of the discount but please don't wait until the last minute as I may not be available to help you with orders.

I am happy to discuss our fabulous business opportunity with anyone who'd like to get a FREE Starter Kit. Again, that special is only available through Monday night, so please don't hesitate to contact me for more information about this wonderful company and how you can enjoy being an Uppercase Living demonstrator as much as I do!

New Fall/Winter Catalog Release!
Next week I will be attending the annual UL Convention where among the biggest of the big announcements will be the unveiling of our new catalog. We've been promised new colors, new products, new accessories and tons of new expressions. I can't wait to see! I will be bringing a limited supply of the new catalogs back with me and am now taking pre-orders. If you'd like to reserve your copy of the catalog for just $3, please let me know and I will get it to you when I return next week. Better yet, schedule your own party and get one for FREE!

Scheduling Summer and Fall Parties
I'm excited to be scheduling parties for July, August and September hostesses and show you and your guests our new items. As always, hostesses will receive a FREE catalog as well as FREE and discounted products. Because I have limited availability in July and August, please contact me quickly in order to reserve your preferred dates. Don't forget that each month we have FREE expressions for hostesses and guests. Email me if you'd like a sneak peek.

Important Dates
As Summer Splash ends and we transition to our new catalog, here are the dates and deadlines you need to keep in mind:

July 12 11 p.m. Summer Splash ends. End of Buy One, Get One FREE and FREE Starter Kit promotions.
July 19 11 a.m. Retired expressions will no longer be available for order. Last day to order from

Spring Celebrations Mini Catalog.
July 20 11 a.m. Fall/Winter catalog goes live on my website!!!

Summer Birthdays!
I'd like to extend birthday wishes to all you July babies: Lisa M., Leslie H., Meghan H., Joi B., Selene C., Chrissy A & Yashica B. (who share my birthday!), Diana C. and my sweet friends Gina W. and Jennifer E. Ladies, all of you can take 10% off any item as my birthday present to you. And, YES, that is on top of Buy One, Get One FREE Summer Splash promotion. If you would also get a discount to celebrate your birthday, just send me an email and let me know when it is.

I hope to talk to many of you over the next two days to finalize your Summer Splash orders and schedule your July and August parties. Look for lots of news and updates in my next newsletter as I will be back from Convention with exciting things to share with you.

Photo A Day #3 - Playing Catch Up!

Were you wondering what happened to all those photos I promised you?

I went away for a few days and my best-laid plans of posting ahead of time went awry. I'll make it up to you, though, with tons of pictures and ideas in the next few days. You see, so many of our gorgeous expressions are being retired that I just have to share the photos with you...and warn you of an impending deadlines if you've been planning on getting a couple.

Those of you with kids will be able to relate to this expression:

I can't count how many times a day I have to tell my kids to WASH THEIR HANDS. Is it so hard to remember? Is their schedule so full that they don't have the 30 seconds it takes to just wash up? What can possibly be so urgent that it just can't wait? Maybe it's just my kids who need the constant reminder. Do me a favor and reassure me that it's not (even if that isn't entirely true).

If you're tired of telling your kids to wash their hands, too, pick up this cute expression in a color that coordinates with your bathroom. When you do, pick out something else too, because it's Buy One, Get One FREE! But do it quickly because this, and all the other expressions on our Retired List will not be available for much longer.

Mid-Summer Splash Customer Newsletter

Happy Summer everyone! I hope you are enjoying warm weather, relaxed days and a little extra sleep each morning. Summer is absolutely my favorite time of the year, even more so since I joined Uppercase Living. Every summer, we have the eager anticipation for our annual Convention, where our latest products, colors and expressions are revealed and our newest catalog is unveiled. I can't wait to go this year and come back to share the news with all of you. But before Convention, there are a few things you need to know about now:

Summer Splash FREE FOR ALL Continues!
Our richest promotion ever, BUY ONE GET ONE FREE! - is going strong, but the clock is ticking on the fantastic deals, hostess bonuses and FREE STARTER KITS. Not only are we offering FREE expressions, but all of our accessories (all the tiles, blocks, paints and everything else you all love so much) and the kits in our mini Celebration Catalog are 20% OFF. Luckily, you still have a little time to take advantage of this great opportunity. Summer Splash will end on July 12, but as you know, those last few days of every promotion are crazy, so if you know what you'd like, don't wait to place your order. If you'd like to schedule a party, you still have time...but not much, so let's chat ASAP and get your party on my calendar. Don't forget, any Double Up Rewards you've earned will count toward getting you even MORE free and half-price items.

Retired Expressions List Now Available
I've heard rumors that our next catalog will be the biggest one yet. To make room for all of the new items it will contain, many of our designs are being retired. Frankly, I'm shocked at how many favorites are on the list! The file is too large for me to attach to this email, but I'll be happy to email it to anyone who'd like it. You can also download your own copy here. It's worth taking a quick glance to see if any you've had your eye on are on the retired list; I'd hate for you to miss out on getting one that you really wanted. All of these are part of the BUY ONE GET ONE FREE promotion, too! As I get more information about retiring colors, I will also share that with you. You can always check my blog www.pleaseuseyourwords.com for the latest information.

New Catalog Release
You can begin placing orders from our new catalog starting on July 20 at noon MST. Any parties you schedule after that point will showcase the new goodies! If you've hosted a party previously, please look for an email from me with a special offer. Because I'm so excited to show you and your friends the new catalog and everything in it, I am offering an extra $10 in hostess free rewards to the first person who confirms a party date with me later than July 20th. Don't wait. Free stuff is good, but more free stuff is even better!

Heading to San Diego

I'll be in San Diego in early July for a few days. I have some limited time in my schedule for a home party or to meet to set up a catalog party or discuss the opportunity to join my team for FREE! Please contact me ASAP if you'd like me to add you to my schedule. I'd love to work with some San Diego people!

WANTED: YOUR PHOTOS!
I need your pictures!! I need new photos to post on my blog, include in newsletters and share with my colleagues at Convention. I particularly need photos of your custom designs and unique applications. Pretty please send them to me at torreh@gmail.com. I will be so grateful that you just find a little UL gift from me in your mailbox!

WANTED: YOUR FEEDBACK!
I want to hear from you! How are you liking your products? Did you enjoy being a hostess? Did you have fun at the last party you attended? Do you hate my presentation? Love the make & take project? I'd love to get some feedback from you so that I can make the parties more fun, the ordering process more simple and Uppercase Living even easier to use. Feel free to call or email anytime!

I look forward to hearing back from you, even if it's just to say Hi! And I can't wait to share all the latest news with you as soon as I have it!

Torreh

It's a Summer Splash FREE FOR ALL!!! More free products, hostess rewards and FREE STARTER KITS.

Inspirations Incentive Ends Today!

Alas, it's here. The last day to take advantage of our slew of Inspirations Incentive specials. The greatest of these is the awesome deal you can get on our large Essentials Plus Starter Kit for new demonstrators. Double the amount of catalogs and other supplies, sample expressions, training materials and $100 in products of your choice!! All this for just $129, which is $70 off the regular price. So you'll get all that good stuff, tons of product, a brand new business, and endless training and support from me! You really can't put a price on that, can you?

For those of you in Canada who are considering joining and taking advantage of this amazing opportunity to be among the first in the entire country to offer our products, this promotion provides a really inexpensive way to get started.

One more thing to anyone who's thinking of starting up: UL is going to have a great promotion starting March 1. Your customers will save tons of money while you get your business off to fast start!

All you have to do is go to my website, click on Join my Team, and follow the simple steps. Then watch for me doing the happy dance as I welcome you to my team of fantastic demonstrators.

Inspirations Incentive Is Ending Soon

Since the beginning of January, Uppercase Living has offered some great incentives for customers, hostesses and new demonstrators. I'm sad to say that our Inspirations Incentive will be ending soon. The good news is that there is still some time for you to enjoy the benefits of this promotional period. Here's a quick recap:

• Inspirations Kits - any order of $25 or more qualifies for an additional purchase of one of our Inspirations Kits. Choose from Spring, St. Patrick's Day or Easter. Each kit includes a Foundations piece and a two part expression...and more!
• Triple Up Rewards for Hostesses - It's not too late to have a casual get together with some friends and use TRIPLE rewards to increase your hostess benefits with just $200 in guest orders. No time to plan a party? Just take a couple of catalogs and some order forms to work, school, or anywhere you see friends and have an impromptu catalog party. I'll give you all the supplies you need. All you have to do is get your orders to me before Feb. 25th.
• An Amazing Deal for New Demonstrators - Join my team and become an Uppercase Living Demonstrator during this amazing incentive and you'll basically be starting a new business for just $29!!! That's right! The way it works is that you'll receive our $199 Essentials Plus starter kit (also known as the Mack Daddy kit) for only $129. Not only do you save $70, but your kit will include a credit for $100 in UL products of your choice. Choose display items or new expressions for your home. You'll also get everything you need to start having parties, building your own team and making money helping people transform their homes with a wonderful new product. This exciting offer is also available to anyone in Canada who would like to get in on the ground floor of UL's first international expansion. You'll have tons of training and ongoing support no matter where you are. There's so little to lose with this awesome offer and potentially so much to gain.
  

As busy women, we are used to doing a lot in a little bit of time. Luckily, you still have enough time to take advantage of one or all of the great benefits offered in our Inspirations Incentive. If you're having a hard time choosing, go for it all!

I Told You This Day Would Come

Today is the last day to order your Uppercase Living products for guaranteed delivery by Dec. 24th. It's also the last day to order the items in our holiday mini-catalog, including kits and Shimmer Vinyl. Orders placed after today will be processed as quickly as possible, but they aren't guaranteed to arrive before Christmas.

If you need help placing an order today, please give me a call or email me. How many people are you going to cross off your list with one quick order?