Quick update…..things have been crazy!   I have some exciting and not so exciting things that have happened and are in the process as we speak, but I will only focus on the good news right now.

At the beginning of the new year I took the time to write out my prayers and visions for myself, my family as a whole, my husband, my son, my daughter and my two businesses.  I needed some clear organization in my prayer life and I wanted to write my vision and make it plain as the Bible states.

I am so excited to announce that one of my visions and prayers for my business is taking place right now.  I closed a deal on a retail brick and mortar store for Sizta 2 Sizta & Ary’s Naturals about 2 weeks ago.  Praise God!  I’m running around like a chicken with my head cut off trying to get everything in place while trying to make sure the online business does not suffer.

I’m planning my Grand Opening for the weekend of July the 18th (God willing).

For those of you who currently have questions that you have sent me, rest assured they will be answered.  I’m asking that everyone be patient with me as I undergo this new and exciting chapter in book of Stacey (S2S & Ary’s Naturals).

I will keep you posted and let you know when I have my official opening as I will celebrate with my online family and run some great specials for my customers spread far and wide.

Please also pray with me and my family as we have recently had a death by murder in our family that has hit us very hard.

with much love,

Stacey

I am so thrilled that after 4 plus years my “Steps 2 Sensational Hair Guide” gets a new cover along with some added tips and how to’s for you and your little girl.

I would love to hear what you think of the new guide cover, so please fee free to comment.

Growing Hair One Inch at A Time

The new guide with all the extras will be available mid to late April, 2009.

Wow….I know some of you have been wondering what the heck is going on with all of my great rantings and wonderful articles of sorts coming to an abrupt halt. I even received an e-mail from one of my customers checking to make sure I was ok, which made me feel pretty good.

Sooooo much has happened since my last post in late October, some exciting and some not so exciting. The most exciting thing which has been keeping me extremely busy is the Debut of the new site just for Ary’s Naturals Bath and Body.

I’ve had a major issue with my daughter’s daycare and ended up pulling her out and she has been home with me driving me up the wall. I’m happy to report that the Lord worked it out for the best because this lead me to discover that the daycare that my son (15) attended when he was a toddler was still around with some of the very same administrators from 12 years ago. My husband and I have so many fond memories of Oak Grove Daycare so it was a no brainer after we went to check it out again for our daughter.

Then, my daughter and myself have been bouncing the same cold back and forth for about three weeks which has left me completely drained. Well, I’m sure it’s a combo of her and the cold.

Lastly, I have been completely swamped with orders for both Sizta 2 Sizta and Ary’s Naturals. I’m working hard here ladies!

Have not forgotten my follow up article on “Oh my thinning hair” and I should have it by years end. Also, I’m working on “Passing down the healthy hair care torch” Leaving a legacy for our daughters.

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!

Stacey

I was so excited when I was approached regarding sponsorship for the Project Next annual event via Sizta 2 Sizta samples for their gift bags. Below is some information and I will post a follow up after the event.

Hi,

Thank you again for your support with our up-coming

“Project Next” event via your Sizta 2 Sizta samples.

Please see below for a one-sheeter on the event.

The Michigan FrontPage

Project Next – Phase II

“FINANCIAL FITNESS”

SEPTEMBER 26, 2008

Networking at 8:30 am / Breakfast 9:00 – 10 am

at the
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

Cost for Breakfast is $25

Guest Speaker
Gail Perry-Mason
First Vice-President of Investments
Oppenheimer and Co, Inc.

Moderator
Reggie Reg
102.7 FM

Key topics for the conference include:

• Taking the first step to wealth building
• Tips for starting and maintaining a healthy lifestyle
• Guide to investing in the Stock Market
• Entrepreneurship, Career Planning, and Workforce Development

For more information please contact Rebecca Bare

After months of preparation & anticipation, I can finally breath a sigh of relief. I completed my first major show/festival of sorts this past Saturday (9/6/08) and I must say I am so thankful that it’s over and done with!!! So how did I do you ask? I guess that depends on who you ask. I personally will chalk it up to a learning experience but I would definitely not do that particular show again. However, I’m thankful that I was able to get some show experience in a smaller setting so that I would be prepared for a much larger show that I have been thinking of participating in for a few years now. The Dally in the Alley was, how would I put it “not my crowd” at least not a far as Sizta 2 Sizta is concerned. I did however do pretty well with Ary’s Naturals due to the make up of the crowd. The show was scheduled to run from 12pm to 12am but we quickly hightailed it out of there around 10pm after the sun went down and a few drunken bodies scampered past our booth. It was clear the party was now if full swing, I guess it was time to start dallying (is that word) and dally they did!

Dalley in the Alley ~ 2008

Sizta 2 Sizta Healthy Hair Care Company & Ary’s Naturals Bath & Body is gearing up to do the Dally in the Alley annual event. I have been working extremely hard preparing for the event to make sure everything goes off without a hitch. I will do a follow up with pictures afterward to share with all of my siztas. Please pray with me because I am extremely excited with a touch of nervousness! If you get a chance check out their site http://www.dallyinthealley.com/

Sizta 2 Sizta Healthy Hair Care Company is a proud member of the Indie Beauty Network. What is the Indie Beauty Network you ask?

Founded in January 2000 by Donna Maria Coles Johnson, an attorney, author, motivational speaker and passionate spokesperson for entrepreneurs from all walks of life, the Indie Beauty Network is the only trade organization providing a holistic suite of meaningful, tangible benefits to independent manufacturers of products that provide consumers with exciting alternatives to the mass marketed fare that is so widely available today. IBN’s members are a hard working, forward thinking, tenacious and innovative group of business owners who don’t settle for less than the all-out manifestation of their creative talents and gifts, and it is beautifully reflected in the products and services they offer.

IBN started in 2000 to serve manufacturers of soaps, cosmetics, fragrances, candles and aromatherapy products. Today, thanks to an exciting array of benefits including affordable products liability insurance, IBN has expanded to over 500 companies in 7 countries.

IBN’s missions include harnessing the shared energy and vitality of members to address issues of consumer education, regulation, marketing and public relations, freeing IBN members to concentrate on achieving making their businesses a driving force in the competitive global marketplace. Our comprehensive suite of member benefits includes affordable priced products liability insurance which allows IBN members to save up to 75% on 1 Million+ in products liability insurance protection. IBN members commit to a core set of principles, including quality manufacture, consumer education and respect of intellectual property.

So, in layman terms it’s an organization specifically geared towards and for companies who make handmade bath and body, hair care other handmade toiletries. Membership with IBN offers many benefits, including education, updates on legistation on laws which have a direct impact on small handmade products companies such as Sizta 2 Sizta and Ary’s Naturals Bath & Body.

I’m excited and proud to be an Inide Beauty Network member!