Families all have their traditions and ways of doing things at Christmas… including gifts. Some families carefully search out a special something for everyone, or pick names and have a spending limit, some have a themed gift exchange with specific stealing rules, other’s try to win the award for the ‘crying gift’ (giving the gift that is so touching, it makes the recipient cry)… the traditions are endless. No matter your tradition… its time to start thinking about it.
You may not have thought about Norwex when you were making your gift list… but Norwex products make a perfect gift. We all have stuff to take care of and clean… Norwex is in the business of offering superior products that help us take care of what we own in a way that preserves it lifespan and cares for the environment at the same time. Norwex also offers amazing personal care products that are gentle, effective and protective of our skin without any chemicals. Don’t those sound like things people should put on their Christmas list?!
This package makes a perfect gift for those who love their vehicle. It includes a Car Cloth that is made of tightly woven microfiber that works with water to leave your vehicle streak free, shiny, without a scratch. The Car Vent Clips and Essential Oils are designed to replace artificial, chemical-laden car fresheners with natural essential oils. The Purifying Blend has a warm and inviting scent of spicy cinnamon, cloves, sweet orange, eucalyptus and a hint of rosemary. Just place a drop or two on the ceramic Car Vent Clip and enjoy. This gift will remove the need for chemicals car cleaners (that often get into our waterways) and chemical car fresheners (which get inhaled by the ones we love).
Towels for Christmas??? Absolutely! This beautiful Grey Chevron Towel Set is even better than the fluffy ones you get in the spa. They are thicker than the regular Norwex towels which means they are even softer and more absorbent (can you believe it?). Norwex towels are made from microfiber containing the self-purifying properties of their Baclock™ agent. This allows you to launder them less often… doesn’t that sound like a luxurious gift?
This gift set is perfect for those who are looking for environmentally-friendly solutions for their kitchen. The Square Bakeware Silicone Lid (9″ x 9″) is made of food-grade silicone and is perfect for covering baked goods (not only to keep them fresh, but also make them easily accessible 🙂 ). The Eggplant Chenille Hand Towel is perfect for those days spent baking or cooking Christmas dinner when you are constantly washing your hands. It is made of super-absorbent, nubby chenille microfiber and has Baclock™ agent to self-purify. The FREE Steel Grey EnviroCloth (Yup, free!) will beautifully maintain your counters as you prepare for Christmas, leaving them streak- and bacteria-free.
Did you know that? Every piece of plastic every created, will be on this earth forever. Mahatma Ghani said, “be the change that you wish to see in the world.” So with that in mind, I asked my team of consultants what their favourite Norwex product was and why. I was excited to see that the Bakeware Silicone Lids were one of the favourites… “Definitely the silicone lids (round and bakeware). They have cut down so much on our use of plastic wrap and tin foil” ~ Stephanie Jones. “My second favourite is the Silicone Lids. I don’t use tin foil when I bake anymore” ~ Shauna Wing. “Silicone lids and snack bags (no longer available). We use so much less plastic wrap and baggies!” ~ Nickey Heidebrecht. I love how making small changes in how we do life, can really impact the environment and our health!
Best Gifts Ever
Christmas is a wonderful time of giving! But sometimes we forget that even the decisions we make at Christmas, even though our hearts are in the right place, do affect the environment and our health. This year, consider how you can bless those you love by considering how your gifts impact the health of the environment and health of your loved one.
Has your family ever done a Green Christmas? Have you ever considered giving untraditional gifts that aren’t made of plastic and require batteries?? Have you ever thought about giving the gift of time or adventure instead of material things?
Leave a comment about how your family celebrates the Holidays!
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Delores VandenBoogaard is an Independent Norwex Sales Consultant from Edmonton, Alberta Canada with customers and consultants throughout Canada and the United States including; New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Quebec, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Prince Edward Island, North West Territories and Ontario. She also has customers and team members in; Michigan, Texas, California, Massachusetts, Florida, Arizona, Missouri, Colorado, North Carolina, South Carolina, Idaho, Washington, New Hampshire, Iowa and Maine.
I don’t think anyone really LOVES cleaning their bathroom… do they? But there is nothing like a sparkly clean bathroom (that moment before someone brushes their teeth and sprays the mirror or your favourite little boy needs to pee, again).I think we can all agree that a clean bathroom is a good bathroom.
Recently, the University of Berg in Norway conducted a study about the danger of using chemical spray cleaners over a 20-year period.They found that using chemical spray cleaners over a 20-year period can be compared to smoking 20 cigarettes a day for 20 years, plus, these people had a 40% higher chance of developing asthma.It is the VOCs (volatile organic compounds) that get released in the air and linger for hours when you spray the cleaner that travel deep in the lungs, and cause damage.The thing about chemical spray cleaners, as Norwex knows and Cecile Svanes, Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care at University of Berg, Norway, confirmed is that,
“These chemicals are usually unnecessary [for cleaning your homes]; microfiber cloths and water are more than enough for most purposes.”
Keep reading to find out how you can clean your bathroom without chemical spray cleaners or VOCs … just a Norwex microfiber cloth and effective natural cleaners for those stubborn cleaning needs.
You will never use anything else after you try Norwex’s Bathroom Scrub Mitt coupled with Descaler. They make cleaning your bathroom so easy. The Scrub Mitt is double-sided (a scrubby nylon side and a soft absorbent microfiber side)… the Descaler uses the power of natural Glucuronic Acid, Organic Orange Peel Extract and Sodium Gluconate to break down soap scum, hard water and rust stains in your bathroom and leave it “sparkling.” No chemical spray cleaner required.
Norwex’s Stain Remover is another eco-friendly cleaner!It works to remove tough stains like coffee, tea, grass, makeup, lipstick, wine, fruit stains, mustard, protein stains from blood, greasy stains from butter and even removes yellow collar and under-arm stains.The best part is that it is free from phthalates, petroleum solvents, glycol ethers, bleach, ammonia, hydrochloric acids and it is easy to use (just spray the stain and let sit 1 to 5 minutes and launder as usual!)The Rose Quatrz EnviroCloth is a part of the new colour palette that Norwex released this year.The EnviroCloth is made from superior microfiber with Baclock™ self-purifying micro silver agent and can be used to clean all the hard surfaces in your home.It is these microfiber cloths that the Norway study is talking about, and for the record, a Norwex EnviroCloth and water has the ability to remove up to 99% of bacteria from a surface when following proper care and use instructions. Because of the this, you don’t need chemical cleaners.
Tip: If you have a small stain in your carpet, make your EnviroCloth damp and then gently rub the spot… the cloth has amazing stain-removing abilities too!
Have trouble getting your little ones to properly wash their hands? This cute Pet to Dry Pink Pig hand towel is a perfect encourager!It is made with super-soft chenille microfibers with Baclock™ agent. Not only does it feel nice on small hands, because of the Baclock™ agent, it self-purifies as it dries making it a great tool to control the bacteria that makes us sick. Your kids will love the Peppermint Foaming Hand Wash… it smells so good and who doesn’t love foamy soap? Did you know? Foam Soaps are better for the environment, because a little goes a long way. Wondering how Norwex’s soap foams even though it is chemical-free? The luxurious foaming action is due to the coconut and apple amino acids. Cool eh?
Spend & Get Special
Just one more special for October! I love the “spend and get”… I’m dutch, I love a good deal!
Norwex Customer Specials
This month, the Norwex Foundation for a Brighter Future is Cleaning for a Cause and aiming to raise $40,000 for Breast Cancer Research.By taking advantage of the Customer Specials and even Hosting a Party this month, will not only help you clean your home without chemicals and VOCs, but you will also be helping the fight against cancer.
Delores VandenBoogaard is an Independent Norwex Sales Consultant from Edmonton, Alberta Canada with customers and consultants throughout Canada and the United States including; New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Quebec, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Prince Edward Island, North West Territories and Ontario. She also has customers and team members in; Michigan, Texas, California, Massachusetts, Florida, Arizona, Missouri, Colorado, North Carolina, South Carolina, Idaho, Washington, New Hampshire, Iowa and Maine.
My sister was the first person to introduce me to Norwex (a long time ago) and when I discovered facts like “of the 80,000 new chemicals that have been introduced in the last 50 years, approximately 200 have been assessed for their impact on human health,” or that, “only 5% of all plastic used globally is recycled.Plastic pollution now covers an area equal to 88% of the ocean’s surface”, it stirred a righteous anger in me to be a part of the solution. My dad died due to cancer… he was a farmer in beautiful Smithers BC and he (like many farmers) was exposed to countless chemicals during his career. Now 12 years later, I am proud of the positive impact I am having to help remove chemicals from households.
Besides the impact that Norwex can make on our health, there are a lot of great reasons and ways to join Norwex. You can be a casual consultant (only ordering for yourself and family), you can be a part-time consultant (working to help pay the bills) or you can go all out (grow your business by leading a group of like-minded consultants). Whatever your interest is in Norwex, there is a place for you!!!
How to Start your Norwex Home-Based Business:
TWO OPTIONS
1) Join For Free
This simple kit launches your account with Norwex
You’ll receive a couple FREE cloths
Immediately have access to 35% off your own personal purchases and earn 35% on all sales
You’ll qualify for the generous FreshStart program… explained below
The only fee… $9.99 for shipping
2) Standard Free Party Starter Kit
This Standard Kit gives a new consultant hundreds of dollars in FREE product… a sampling of the Top Ten items
Immediately have access to 35% off your own personal purchases and earn 35% on all sales
The new consultant is required to sell $2,000 within 90 days… but the benefits are huge:
You’ll earn over $700 in cash
You could qualify for the generous FreshStart program… explained below… giving new consultants over $700 in FREE product
If a new consultant is unable to sell $2,000 in 90 days, you’ll need to pay $200 for the kit… which is well below the retail value of the product received
The only fee… $9.99 for shipping
An average party sells $500 in product, so plan on doing 4 parties. Here are a few simple ideas to get your sales rolling:
Host 2 launch parties… invite everyone you know both near and far (Norwex ships right to your door).
Ask 2 friends or family members to host a party.
Send out a Facebook announcement about your exciting new home-based business. I like to encourage new consultants to get “OUT THERE” right away!
The first thing every new consultant needs is PRODUCT to demonstrate at their launch parties. Demonstration product is like a consultant’s tools of the trade. Customers love to touch, feel, try, ask questions and tell personal stories all about the products demonstrated. So the more product you have, the better!
When new consultants choose Option #2… The Standard FREE Party Starter Kit in August there is a BONUS:
Both Starter Kits Qualify for the FreshSTART Program
As a new consultant, you are eligible for all sorts of benefits and rewards for reaching the FreshSTART sales goals and getting your business moving. Let me give you the numbers… If you reach all three FreshSTART Sales goals you will earn:
The Standard Party Starter Kit (worth $400 in FREE Product and business supplies)
Your Norwex home-based business will be off to a GREAT start. Having a plan and setting goals is just what your business needs to be successful… why not give Norwex a try… a test drive, and get rewarded along the way.
Both Starter Kits Qualify for the Kit Builders
Kit Builders are available for new consultants and are another way to stock your Demonstration kit! There are 3 kits:
Silver Package: It is a great way to full your sales requirement to keep your Norwex account active while stocking your kit with great product and receiving some business supplies. You receive 43% off retail price for this kit.
People often ask me, “What is the minimum sales requirement to keep my Norwex account active?” That is a GREAT question. Norwex requires each consultant to sell $250 (retail) every 6 months. If you are considering being a casual consultant, I always suggest that you send out a message to friends and family every 6 months saying “I am a casual consultant with Norwex and am putting in my next order in … Let me know if you need anything.”
Gold Package: This is my favourite package. You not only receive 45% off the retail price, you receive lots of great product and business supply and when you buy it, you earn your FreshSTART Sales Step 1 ($143 in FREE Product). Every sale, including personal purchases, count toward your FreshSTART rewards!
Platinum Package: Want a serious sampling of the Norwex’s products? This is the kit for you! It will give you enough for your demonstration kit, product for your personal use, your FreshSTART Sales Step 1 (and almost Step 2). It is for those who want it all!
Both Start Kits Qualify for the Business Builder Bonus
Norwex also rewards new consultants who successfully build their business by offering this business opportunity to one (or 2) more consultants right away. “Yikes!” you may be thinking… maybe you don’t even want to tell your mom about your new home-based business.
But statistics show that consultants who sign up other consultants as soon as possible do better in direct sales that those who don’t. Why? This way you get to chose your co-worker, you get to do it together, learn, earn, grow, celebrate success, support each other… instead of doing it by yourself. So, despite your sweaty palms, start thinking if you know anyone who loves the product and believes in Norwex’s mission to reduce chemicals in our homes. They would make a great addition to your business.
This month…When you recruit a new consultant (or 2) and they achieve the FreshSTART Sales Step 1… you will be rewarded with $150 Shopping Spree, additional FREE Product and Norwex-branded Business items!
Start Your Norwex Home-Based Business
There is room for you at Norwex! I believe that until our supermarkets do not have large aisles stuffed with chemicals to clean and disposable paper products… there are not enough Norwex consultants. You have your own story about why you would like to join Norwex… I would love to hear your story and help you on your journey with Norwex. Leave me a comment about why you would like to join.
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Delores VandenBoogaard is an Independent Norwex Sales Consultant from Edmonton, Alberta Canada with customers and consultants throughout Canada and the United States including; New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Quebec, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Prince Edward Island, North West Territories and Ontario. She also has customers and team members in; Michigan, Texas, California, Massachusetts, Florida, Arizona, Missouri, Colorado, North Carolina, South Carolina, Idaho, Washington, New Hampshire, Iowa and Maine.
The July Norwex Customer specials include: Norwex Microfiber Towels, Essential Oils, and Dryer Balls! This month is all about your skin… instead of about cleaning. Summer months should be about relaxing, renewing and having some fun. Eco-friendly Norwex products will help you do this, while protecting your skin and your environment.
Norwex’s claim to fame is their Superior Microfiber EnviroCloths. They clean with water, their fibers are 1/200th the size of a human hair and they self-purify with Baclock™ micro-silver agent. The Norwex Microfiber Towels and Body Pack cloths are the same… only softer. They are meant for cleaning your delicate skin (not the hard surfaces in your home), so they are made with super-gentle microfiber to pamper your skin as they cleanse.
My family LOVES the Norwex Microfiber Bath Towels… these towels are not your regular towels! To dry your body, simply drape it over your back, then pat your legs and arms. Be gentle, the Norwex Microfiber Towels tender roll if you vigorously rub your body with them. What I LOVE about them… much LESS laundry! Everyone in my family has a Towel hanging in their closet, which they use for an entire week. They don’t smell, they are extremely absorbent, lightweight, quick-to-dry, and they are super-soft and fluffy.
“My husband loves Norwex Microfiber Bath Towels! He was really upset when he had to use a “regular” towel when the NORWEX Towels were in the wash. Now we have several and that is never a problem!”~ Karen Sickler
The Norwex Body Pack Cloths are designed to cleanse your face and body with just water. In fact, they are one of the very first Norwex Microfiber Products I tried. My sister actually introduced me and when I felt how soft they were and how they gently they exfoliated my skin with just water… PLUS removed all my makeup, I was hooked. There are the best Microfiber Body Cloths around!
You might not think about how you wash your clothes and linens as being part of caring for your skin… but it is! Did you know? Fabric sheets and softeners are loaded with chemicals that are not only harmful to the environment – they are harmful to people as well. Some include benzyl acetate (linked to pancreatic cancer), benzyl alcohol (an upper respiratory tract irritant), ethanol (linked to central nervous system disorders) and chloroform (a neurotoxin and carcinogen) and more.* Our skin is our biggest organ, think about what you wrap it in. Thankfully, you don’t have to use fabric sheets or softeners because the Norwex Fluff and Tumble Balls are a GREAT alternative that are made of 100% wool. They reduce drying time, static cling and wrinkles… and can be used with a couple drops of Essential Oils to naturally scent your laundry.
The Purifying Blend Essential Oil is gorgeous… made from cinnamon, cloves, sweet orange, eucalyptus and a hint of rosemary! Norwex Essential Oils will create a naturally soothing, energizing and purifying environment. Together with the Fluff and Tumble Dryer Balls, your dryer will be chemical-free and your skin will thank you. Check out more ways you can use essential oils in your home:
Norwex always has fabulous customer specials! They often include new and seasonal products… products to help you live green. This month, the Norwex Microfiber cloths and towels are on special, as well as the beautiful Purifying Blend Essential Oil with Dryer Balls. As summer is in full swing and beach days are hopefully in your future, stock up with these Norwex specials to help you enjoy the hot days.
Spend & Get Special
The specials change each month… so check back often. Let me know in the comments if you like the Body Pack Cloths as much as I do and what is your favourite way to use Essential Oils in your home!
* “Greener” Laundry by the Load: Fabric Softener versus Dryer Sheets,Scientific American, December 10, 2008. http://www.scientificamerican.com.
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Delores VandenBoogaard is an Independent Norwex Sales Consultant from Edmonton, Alberta Canada with customers and consultants throughout Canada and the United States including; New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Quebec, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Prince Edward Island, North West Territories and Ontario. She also has customers and team members in; Michigan, Texas, California, Massachusetts, Florida, Arizona, Missouri, Colorado, North Carolina, South Carolina, Idaho, Washington, New Hampshire, Iowa and Maine.
Spring is… New Beginnings. It is all around us in nature and it often stirs something inside of us.
Have you been thinking of starting something new? Why not let the start of spring, be the start of your new home-based business with Norwex?
Norwex is a company based on Integrity, Trust and Respect.
35% Commission.
Sign Up Bonus (This Month You can Earn an Extra $150 FREE in products through the FreshSTART program).
Make your own schedule.
Norwex absorbs 100% of Hosting Gifts.
FREE Party Starter Product Kit.
Low Sales Requirements ($250 / 3 months).
Excellent Training: Webinars, Videos, Resources, Conferences, Meeting, Facebook Support Groups etc.
Tax Benefits from owning a Home-Based Business.
Opportunity to be part of Norwex’s Global Mission: “Improving Quality of Life by radically reducing chemicals in our homes.”
Join my team. The Solution Team has been recognized year after year as a top producing team with members all over North America.
I started my journey with Norwex in 2006. It has been one of the best decisions of my life. At first, I just wanted to help pay some of our household bills and then it turned into a fulfilling career. My “job” (which it never feels like) is to education others about the opportunity to clean their homes without chemicals… I get to be part of transforming homes to safe havens. Did you know? Of the 80,000 new chemicals that have been introduced in the last 50 years, approximately 200 have been assessed for their impact on human health. This statistic alone makes me thankful for the opportunity I have with Norwex. Norwex also helps to contribute to the health of our world by providing alternative products. Did you know? Residential dwellings contribute more to global pollution than industry does! From chemical cleaners, to plastic packaging, to disposable straws, plastic wraps, paper towel, etc… households use lots of a stuff… and lots of that stuff hurts our environment.
Standard Party Starter Kit
As a Independent Sales Consultant you get to be part of the solution to these issues. To start… you will need product to demonstrate to your clients. Norwex’s Party Starter Kit is FREE and is worth over $300 and contains top-selling products, business supplies and training materials. You will be required to sign a contract that you will sell $2000 (retail) in product in your first 90 days of business or you will need to pay $200. Let me show you how you can achieve this first BUSINESS goal and few fabulous things about being a Norwex Independent Sales Consultant:
Like I said, the Party Starter Kit is worth over $300! It includes the Mop System, Ultra Power Plus Laundry Detergent, EnviroCloth, Window Cloth etc., plus enough business supplies and training materials to get started! On average, a Norwex party sells $500 worth of product. That means you need to have only 4 parties in your first 90 days to receive the Party Starter Kit for FREE.
There are 3 options to Build your Starter Kit. The more product you have to demonstrate, the better. (more info below on Starter Kit Builders)
As a Norwex Independent Sales Consultant, you will start earning 35% commission on your very first sale! That means, you will earn $700 in commission when you sell your first $2000 in product.
If your home-based business has a slow start, making it difficult to sell $2000 in your first 90 days, don’t worry, the kit will only cost you $200… still a deal as the product is worth $300. Here is how to sell your first $2000:
Invite all your friends and family across the country (Norwex ships straight to the customer’s home) to your Norwex Launch Party. You are equipped with the products from the Party Starter Kit, so you can demonstrate products at your first party.
Always use social media like Facebook, or simply text the Norwex link to people in your contact list.
Even hand out catalogs… so people still love browsing through a catalogue.
FreshSTART Program
For a lot of new consultants, this is the first home-based business they have had the opportunity to run. You might feel you need a little help in getting started. With this in mind, Norwex has implemented the FreshSTART Program to equip new consultants with the best strategies for having a successful business. The program sets up both Sales and Recruiting steps and gives rewards for each step accomplished. I think it is such a gift for all my new consultants!!! Plus this month, when you accomplish the first 3 Sales Steps, you will receive an extra $150 in FREE PRODUCT!!!
OPTIONS: Starter Kit Builders
In my experience, building your Demonstration Kit is a good idea! Nothing impacts the guests in attendance of our parties more that than having a consultant who has personally tried and use the product. Norwex is about letting people experience the product and when they do, they will fall in love.
My favourite is the Gold Package Starter Kit Builder. It is stock full of amazing product, has $44 worth of Business Supplies and most importantly allows you to earn the FreshSTART Step 1 ($136 in free product plus the EXTRA $50 Shopping Spree). All the sales you make, even the purchase you personally purchase, (like the Starter Kit Builders) count towards earning your FreshSTART rewards. Isn’t that FANTASTIC!!!Norwex gives new consultants… only at the time of signing up the opportunity to upgrade their Starter Kit, at a discounted price below the generous 35% off. Remember, the Standard Starter Kit alone (which is not added into this chart) is also worth $300.
If you were wondering how you could your Norwex home-based business started… now you know! I feel privileged as a Norwex Independent Sales Consultant and Team Leader to offer you this opportunity. If you love Norwex product, have a heart to educate people, enjoy meeting people and having a positive effect on their life, then I want to encourage to try Norwex. Have a new beginning, a new home-based business.
When you see how generous Norwex is and you fall in love with the product. You will want to invite a friend or family members to join you in this business. The rewards for Leadership and running your own business are countless. Here are some gifts Norwex wants to give you:
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Delores VandenBoogaard is an Independent Norwex Sales Consultant from Edmonton, Alberta Canada with customers and consultants throughout Canada and the United States including; New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Quebec, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Prince Edward Island, North West Territories and Ontario. She also has customers and team members in; Michigan, Texas, California, Massachusetts, Florida, Arizona, Missouri, Colorado, North Carolina, South Carolina, Idaho, Washington, New Hampshire, Iowa and Maine.
You will never use anything else after you try Norwex’s Bathroom Scrub Mitt coupled with Descaler.
Norwex’s Stain Remover is another eco-friendly cleaner!
Have trouble getting your little ones to properly wash their hands? This cute Pet to Dry Pink Pig hand towel is a perfect encourager!
Norwex’s claim to fame is their Superior Microfiber EnviroCloths. They clean with water, their fibers are 1/200th the size of a human hair and they self-purify with Baclock™ micro-silver agent. The Norwex Microfiber Towels and Body Pack cloths are the same… only softer. They are meant for cleaning your delicate skin (not the hard surfaces in your home), so they are made with super-gentle microfiber to pamper your skin as they cleanse.
You might not think about how you wash your clothes and linens as being part of caring for your skin… but it is! Did you know? Fabric sheets and softeners are loaded with chemicals that are not only harmful to the environment – they are harmful to people as well. Some include benzyl acetate (linked to pancreatic cancer), benzyl alcohol (an upper respiratory tract irritant), ethanol (linked to central nervous system disorders) and chloroform (a neurotoxin and carcinogen) and more.* Our skin is our biggest organ, think about what you wrap it in. Thankfully, you don’t have to use fabric sheets or softeners because the 
