I hope you are Home for the Holidays!

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!! We are anxiously awaiting my parents arrival back in to Michigan, and we are praying they are HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS! I hope all over you and your family are able to be together this Christmas as well.

Thank you to everyone who helped support me this year as I got my new business up and running. Being a stay at home mom has been the best gift I could ever ask for, and it is all because of you and your support.

Thank you so much, and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Uppercase Living 2009 catalog and NEW colors!

Q. When will I be able to order from the new Idea Catalog?

A. You can begin placing Spring/Summer Idea Catalog orders beginning January 5, 2009 at 12:01 a.m. (MT). Customers can also begin placing orders on your Premium Demonstrator Website at the same time.


Q. When will the Spring/Summer Idea Catalog be viewable online and on Demonstrator Websites?

A. You will be able to view the Spring/Summer Idea Catalog online at the same time you can start placing an order—January 5, 2009 at 12:01 a.m. (MT)

Q. What is the last day to order products from the 2008 Idea Catalogs?

A. The last day to order product from the 2008 Idea Catalogs is January 4, 2009 at 11:59 p.m. (MT). Items on the 2008 Discontinued Items and Colors List WILL NOT be available to order after this date.

Q. When will Starter Kits include the 2009 Spring/Summer Idea Catalog?

A. New Demonstrators who enroll on or after December 15, will receive the new 2009 Spring/Summer Idea Catalogs in their Starter Kits as well as updated color samples. Starter Kits that include the new Idea Catalogs will be held until the catalogs begin shipping on December 26.

New Demonstrators who enrolled from December 1-14, 2008 will receive a full replacement shipment (8 or 16 depending on kit purchased) of the new Spring/Summer Idea Catalogs when they begin shipping on December 26. These Demonstrators will not, however, receive the new Color Sample Pack (#200257) as part of the catalog replacement; they will need to place a separate supply order for this item.

Join my team and you can save $100...plus earn $20 in GAS!

Wow! I just got this notice from the Company! The offer still stands for the $20 Gas card too!!!

Essentials Plus Kit for $149.00. Regular price is $249.00 – that’s a savings of $100!



Essentials Kit for $99.00. Regular Price is $149.00 – that’s a savings of $50!

Email me at aevanderwal@yahoo.com if you are interested!!

ARE YOU IN NEED OF SOME EXTRA CASH THIS HOLIDAY SEASON?

Hey everyone! Well, Thanksgiving is over....it's Black Friday today, and HERE WE GO! As Christmas is fast approaching, and the children keep reminding you of all the goodies they are asking Santa for, we just keep saying...and how am I going to pay for this! Well, I have the perfect solution! By becoming an UPPERCASE LIVING DEMONSTRATOR you can make your own hours, and earn extra cash! No getting a part time job ( working mostly weekends away from your family, while trying to juggle holiday parties ) By joining this fabulous company, you have your schedule in your own hands! Earn at least 25% of your profits ( plus ) while also earning UPPERCASE LIVING EXPRESSIONS that make great CHRISTMAS GIFTS!

PLUS......

From now until December 31st, I will be offering YOU a $20 GAS CARD for joining my team! With all of these family parties we are traveling to, who couldn't use a GAS CARD!?!?

Check out my website http://createimaginedesign.uppercaseliving.net or email me at aevanderwal@yahoo.com for questions.

I look forward to working with you!

Christmas here we come!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Hey everyone! What a great time of year! A great time to really voice and reflect what we are really thankful for! This is a picture of my lovely sister in law and I at our Thanksgiving festivities this year. I am so thankful for her and my brother in law and their lovely children. We were recently told that they will be moving out of state, and that makes me so sad, but so thankful to know that God is guiding them in the direction of their dreams! Here is also a picture of my son, and oh how I am so so so very thankful for my little buddy! He is so perfect! I just love him so much, and thank God for his developing and wonderful health. We do not take this for granted. I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and were able to reflect and thank God for all of your many blessings.

Don't Forget!

Do you need a women's day out!?!

 Have you been invited to lots of different home parties?
 Are you finding it more difficult to find the time to attend all of the parties you receive invitations to?
 Does the cost of gas impact your decision for which party you will attend?
 We believe we have a solution that will make your decision easier & provide you with more time for others!


One day only • Shop some of the best Home Party Products • All under One Roof!!


Date: Saturday, November 15, 2008

Time: 10 am – 3 pm

Place: Allendale Township Building/Fire Station, Allendale
(Lake Michigan Drive/68th ave.)


Some of the Companies represented:

PartyLite ▪ Silpada ▪ Tastefully Simple ▪ Uppercase Living
Candles & Gifts. Fine Sterling Jewelry Gourmet Foods & Gifts Decorative Expressions


Special offers available to those who attend the event • Some Cash & Carry items available • Door Prizes!!

*** For those of you who come and purchase an Uppercase Living item, you will be given a 10% discount, but you must mention that you saw the discount on my blog!***

November 15th

Hey Everyone, I am still waiting for the pictures from Waz's, but to say the least-IT WENT GREAT! Thank you all for your support!

Next on the list....

The Festive Fall Open House-November 15th From 10am-3pm @ THE ALLENDALE TOWNSHIP BUILDING. So far, the list consists of: Lia Sophia, Silpada, Uppercase Living, Tastefully Simple, Partylite, and SJO Photography! We will all be there with Cash & Carry items, along with a drawing for free goodies! More information to come!

Grand Opening

Ok, so the Grand Opening is tomorrow! I am so nervous, but so excited at the same time! I hope to see you all there!

There will be 50% off all menu items, face painting, and balloons for the kids, and I will be doing a drawing for a free vinyl expression!

11am-6pm off of M6/Kalamazoo right next to Panera Bread!

Display Your Expressions!

Halloween is almost here! Let the Holiday season begin! If you are at a loss as to what to do this holiday season with your Uppercase Living Vinyl Expressions you MUST visit www.freewebs.com/simplywoodbylaura Her wood display boards/blocks are PERFECT for anything you are looking to accomplish! From 8x8 boards to 24x7 boards, anything you are looking for she can help you with! Check out her website, and tell her I sent you!

Get Ready!

Ok, so the summer is coming to an end, but eating ICE CREAM does not have to! Mark your calendars for October 11th, because my new Uppercase Living customers is having a Grand Opening! Waz's Ice Cream Factory in Caledonia ( right by Panera Bread off of M6) will be having a Grand Opening, and I hope to see you there! I will be having a drawing that day for FREE Uppercase Living expressions, so come and get your name in the drawing! There will be more information to come!

Leah's Party

I just got pictures from Leah. Her party went great, and she was able to get so many fun things. I thought I would share some of her fun ideas! Thank you so much Leah for throwing a party!

Now Accepting Credit Cards!

I know so many of you keep asking if you can purchase Expressions by using your credit cards....and NOW YOU CAN! Let me know what I can do for you!

New Website!

createimaginedesign.uppercaseliving.net

Check it out! No more Login/ID #'s! Yeah!

Mom's in to Uppercase Living too!

Just had to show you the new expressions my mom got to support her daughters new business!The "Miracles" are on the banner between her dining room and living room. That expression is shown in Bright White. The "Live/Laugh/Love" is in the kitchen, and is shown in Warm Stone. It was the perfect fit to the newly painted sage green walls!

Girls, just wanna have fun!

Ok, so yesterday was a blast! With my 2 lovely assistants by my side, the ride down south for the Uppercase Living Open House couldn't have been more adventerous! Here are a few fun captured moments I just had to share!

The Deals Get BETTER!

Ok, I just can't get over how much I LOVE working for Uppercase Living! Get this! For new Demonstrators that sign up, you get 1) $25-$50 off the start up kit, 2) $100 in free product!, and 3) a chance at earning a Cruise Package ( WITH A ROOM WITH A BALCONY!). Ok, so seriously, if you have even thought for a second on joining Uppercase Living....now is the time! Feel free to contact me if you are interested of have any questions! These offers just keep getting better and better! I LOVE this company!

New Catalogs Are Here!

I know you have all been waiting.....and the new catalogs are getting ready to be shipped! I am so excited to see what Uppercase Living has to offer for the Fall/Winter season! So, if you are on the edge of your seat like I am, let me know, and we can get you an Open House booked for August, and you can be the first to purchase some of those new goodies! If you can't wait until August though, feel free to check out www.uppercaseliving.com then use ID:444875, and Token: VanderWal, under customer corner log in, and view the new catalog on line anytime after July 10th! I can't wait to share all the new expressions with you!

The Mc-Vander Gardens

Well, thanks to my mother in law's guidance, and tools, it's official! We officially have a garden! It was a lot of work, but totally worth it! I even got bit by a mosquito on my EYE LID! The bugs were crazy out there. The first 2 rows are Keegan and Ella's garden. They did a great job starting their little seeds of watermelon, sun flowers, beans, tomatoes and even dill! I can't wait to watch them grow! The rest of the garden contains pumpkin, squash, lettuce, green pepper, cauliflower, tomato, cucumbers, and on it's way....green beans, and an herb garden! Check out those pants, and toes....so much for that new pedicure!

When Babies Grow Up....

Wow! In less than 45 days, our first born BABY will be turning 1! We cannot believe how that time flew! So many people told me that before he was born, and it is so true. He is the most incredible baby in the world! I balled when he was born....and I could start crying right now. He is just so amazing. From my pregnancy, and delivery, to his health, and development, God has TOTALLY showed us His hand on that little guy's life. As he approaches his 11 month mark, he is JUST about walking. He will stand and shake....but then fall, and then man does he cruise on those hands and knees! Aunt Summer (sjophotography) said that last week he took a step while he was in Cousin Carson's room! I think between home, Grandma's, and Cousin Carson's, those are his favorite places in the world. These boys are the best of friends! He is such a big boy! He has 8 teeth, and as I do thank God for them....it was rough having them come in. From drool, to fever's, to diaper rash, it was no fun. Thank God he loves the water, because we spent many days in the tub while it healed. His favorite words right now are "da da da" and "HHiiii" (I wish I could share with you the sweet voice he says hi in, too cute!) My husband says babies say the first word of the one they love more...I beg to differ! Today while he was at Grandma's she said he was sad when Grandpa left the room, and screamed with excitement when he came back! Oh I just love him! He is pretty independant, which is fine for a while, but he loves opening and closing doors, and he is just getting in to everything. He keeps me on my toes, but I love to watch him grow.

So, here we are approaching his birthday! If you haven't got an invite yet, they are on their way! August 8th 2008-What a day that will be!

We love watching you grow ~Love Mommy and Daddy

Gardening

Well, the day has finally come! My dream of having a garden is coming true! My cousin came to help me clear out the old wood chips, and now we have the squash, beans, cauliflower, pumpkins, tomatoes, zucchini, lettuce, sunflowers, and ornamental grasses! It is going to be the cutest garden you have ever seen! We are going to get a few herbs also. I am so glad I am not doing this alone because even that first day was tough! I have blisters to prove it! Now we just have to get the goodies in the ground, and watch them grow! I am so excited to finally have a garden at home. It will be a great learning tool for my baby as he gets older, and a great money saver!

Another Job

Well, add another job to the list....I just started job #4 today. It was hard to leave my boys on a Saturday night, but it went great, and my boys had a great night of Daddy/baby time, and what a great thing before Father's Day. I am looking forward to spending the WHOLE day with them on Sunday, and making sure he is able to fully enjoy his Daddy day!

Thumper

So, I was reminded today of Lu and Missy's blog. What a journey they have been on! They are finally pregnant and I am so excited for them! Missy is actually the originator of my love for Uppercase Living. Her Open House is where I ordered " Hot Baths..." Because of her, I am part of this wonderful business! She invited me to an Open House in the fall of 2007, and I joined the spring of 2008! At her Open House, she showed me " So In Love With You", that she has on her bedroom wall. A perfect expression to show the love Missy and Lu have for each other. I am sure she has something creative planned for "Baby Thumper's" room. I can't wait to see what she does. Love you guys!

Double Up Rewards are good.....TRIPLE is better!

Ok girls, I know I have been mentioning to you the great benefits of hosting an Uppercase Living Open House..... Double Up Rewards, free expressions, half off catalog items, and more. Well, get this, beginning today, and lasting until July 31-Uppercase Living is offering a TRIPLE UP REWARD! You will have TRIPLE the opportunity to get free expressions, half off catalog items, and more!

To top that off, UL is also offering $25 off the Essentials Starter Kit, and $50 off the Essentials Plus Starter Kit! If you have been thinking about joining the Uppercase Living Team, NOW is the time! Visit http://www.uppercaseliving.com/, use ID/TOKEN: 444875/VanderWal, and check out all the goodies you will get when you join the team!

Keep an eye out for the upcoming catalog! It will be here at the end of July!

My First Blog

Well, here I am! Thanks to my cousin @ http://www.eternallyboisterous.blogspot.com/ and sister in law @ http://www.sjophotography.blogspot.com/, I am now an official blogger! This is so great! I have recently started as a demonstrator for http://www.uppercaseliving.com/, and I thought that a blog would be a great way to help promote the business. Once I get the hang of this I will show all of you the great things you can decorate your homes with! The Uppercase Living company has been great, and I am looking forward to sharing this with all of you! Please feel free to contact me if you ever have any questions regarding Uppercase Living. Visit their site @ http://www.uppercaseliving.com/, click on the customer corner log in, type in ID/Token: 444875 and VanderWal. Happy Shopping!