Calligrapher, Skin Care and Selling Truck!

Updated on October 10, 2006
J.E. asks from McKinney, TX
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Hi Moms!

I have some random requests and would appreciate your advice...

1. I am looking for a good, but reasonably priced, calligrapher. I have a small project and need some help.

2. I am approaching 30 and, until now, haven't given too much thought into skin care. I wear sunscreen daily and use Clinique products for cleansing and moisturizing. However, I'm sure I could do more to improve my skin care habits and am wondering what products you use to keep your skin healthy and refreshed. I'm sure I should be thinking about things like cell turnover and anti-wrinkles. Sorry, but I am not seeking people to buy from, just ideas on what women are using. This will have to be an expense in the future as money is tight when you just had a baby!

3. We are selling our '99 Ford F-150. I posted on craigslist, but got a person who tried to scam me with a fake check he sent from overseas. It shook me up, so I am not advertising there anymore. I also hesitate to spend the fee to post it on cars.com or autotrader.com. I will if I must, but I wondered if there are any places in or near McKinney where I can (legally!) park it and post an ad in the window for free.

Thanks so much in advance! I always appreciate the feedback I get from the mommies here!

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S.M.

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Hi!

I can help with 2 of your requests.

As far as the truck goes, I know people park cars that they are selling at the intersection of 380 and Custer. There is a plenty of space there and also in the corner of the Wal-Mart parking lot on Mckinney Ranch road I have seen cars for sale there alot. As far as the skin care goes I use Mary Kay and I have for years. I love it and I can't say enough about it! I get compliments on my skin all the time! :-)I'm sorry I can't help with the calligrapher... have you tried google?

I also just wanted to let you know I completely relate to your life as you described mine!

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J.C.

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There is a consignment car lot on 380 just west of highway 5. Consignment lots are nice because there is a sales man there to let people look a the vehicle and to take them on test drives so you don't have to be bothered. Then you pay them a percentage of the sales price. You can tell them the min/max for your price and they take care of everything with the customer. I've not used this particular place, but that's how they generally work. HTH!

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L.

answers from Dallas on

To help you with 2 of your questions:

(1) I recommend Arbonne skin care. I literally fell in love with the products (the eye cream particularly is FANTASTIC) once I started using them. They really do work, It is a full line (wash through to moisturizer) including masks and exfoliating washes depending on your skin type. You don't have to buy the whole line at once, either. I honestly loved it so much I became a consultant for it, so I can tell everyone else about it! I also love how you can try many of the products in your home BEFORE buying, and, even if you buy and you don't like it there is a 45 day money back guarantee!! Even if you don't go through me I'd still recommend it in a heartbeat. They really are great products, certainly worth a try!!

(2) As for the truck, have you considered selling it to Carmax? You may not get as much as selling privately, but it sure beats the hassle!

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A.

answers from Dallas on

Hi Jennifer,
Have you found anyone to help you with calligraphy? I know how to do basic calligraphy! I have used many skin care products, and they are all good in one way or another. Mannatech is a nutritional supplement, and research and development company with TONS of scientific backing, which also has a skin care line that is TOTALLY preservative FREE (only one I know that is 100 % natural). It will be available in the early Spring of next year in the U.S. It's available in Japan right now. Also, funny, I drive a Ford F-150 white truck and looking to trade mine in, probably the end of this year, for a Suburban.
Email me if you still need someone for calligraphy.
God Bless,
A. (____@____.com)
(SAHM with 3 beautiful children and husband of 15 yrs of marriage and passionate about telling others about nutrition)

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J.C.

answers from Dallas on

Hi J.!
I would recommend Carmax for your car. I sold my car there and got a reasonable price and it was very easy!
As far as skin care, Arbonne is it. It cured my adult acne 4 yrs ago and I've used it ever since. I now have also made it my home business and loving every minute of it. I'm home with my baby and have a white Mercedes paid for by Arbonne.

You can find out more about the products at http://www.arbonne.com

Make it a great day!
J.

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J.G.

answers from Dallas on

We sold our 98 Ford F150 in 3 days by listing it on Auto Trader. It was definately worth the listing fee.

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E.W.

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I would be happy to help you with the calligraphy!! There are 2 routes. The first is me - a non-professional but I have done a lot of calligraphy. I will let you see a sample of my work if you want to meet me. The second is a professional calligrapher who is AWESOME. She goes to my church and lives in Richardson. I don't know what she charges but she has been hired by many companies because of her beautiful work. I have done certificates, cards, etc. but am not a professional - just love to do it. Call me (after 2 today) and I'd be happy to talk with you! I live in Allen. E. W. ###-###-####

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J.L.

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Hi Jennifer,

I am able to offer a suggestions for you regarding another line of skin care and your car. I too am a former Clinique user who became very discouraged with the lack of results versus the cost I was paying for the products. I recommend trying the Arbonne pure, safe, and beneficial line. I have been using it for 1 year and have totally different skin. The renewed elasticity is amazing. Their anti-aging is top of the line and no more expensive than Clinique. If/when you might want to try it and see what kind of results you receive, feel free to email me at ____@____.com. I love to share and no pressure to sell. Word of mouth through the results does that just fine. Take care!

For your car needs, I second the recommendation for Carmax. I know a great manager there named Doug Garrison and his number is ###-###-####. Just tell him Jennifer Livesey referred you.

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