What If and What Are

Giftware News is a publication we often advertise our products in. The editor, John Saxton, wrote this great article about how to survive in a down economy. I thought he made some excellent points. If you are having trouble thinking about how you're going to bring in profits in 2009, think about some of his suggestions. And then, place an order here. For Every Body always offers great products at great prices! You'll be glad you did!

Hard at Work

This is Phyllis, Becky and Paul's Executive Assistant. She works so hard! Phyllis often helps get random projects done, especially when nobody else wants to do them! And, she always does it with a smile on her face!

Phyllis is a great writer too. In fact, she contributes weekly to For Every Home's blog. You can read her insights here:

http://www.foreveryhome1.squarespace.com/

So, if you need some manilla envelops stuffed and mailed, DON'T ask Phyllis. As you can see, she's already done her fair share!

Women in Private Equity? In Utah?

Utah Pulse wrote a great article about Becky and her involvement in the women's private equity group, VAST. The article gives some great insights into For Every Body and the entrepreneurial spirit that has made the company so successful. You can read it here:
http://http//www.utahpulse.com/featured_article/women-private-equity-in-utah

For Every Body Holiday Party

Mark your calendars! The For Every Body Holiday Party is coming up on Wednesday, December 10 at 6:30 p.m. More details will follow soon. This is an adults only party, so schedule the sitter now. You're not going to want to miss this, trust me!

We're still on the lookout for talent/entertainment that night. If you've got something up your sleeve, let Phyllis know and she'll get you on the program.

I'm going to perform. It's pretty much a secret as to what I'll be doing, but if you check back here often, I'll give you clues. Leave a comment with your guesses. If you get it right, I'll give you a really tasty holiday prize!

First clue: It's tradition with a twist.

Any takers?

Waist Watchers

For Every Body is always working hard to innovate itself and come up with new ideas to keep employees happy and become a better place to work.

For years, we've participated in the Waist Watchers at Work program. The company has paid half of the employee's costs to enroll in the 12-week program. Lots of our employees have been really successful in losing weight and starting and maintaining a more healthy lifestyle.

When our latest session wrapped up last summer, many people wanted to keep going with the Weight Watchers program on their own. So, they came up with "Waist Watchers."

Basically, there are about 25 members of the group who cook once every five weeks. They try to stick to low fat, high fiber, healthy meals. They save money on lunches since it costs on average about $1.50 a day to eat, they save on gas because they’re not driving out for food, and they eat better than when they are eating fast food. Some people didn't eat out before, but they prefer it because they don't have to pack a lunch, and they get something different everyday.

We think this is a pretty revolutionary idea! Think about all the waste that is eliminated when 25 people eat in for lunch on reusable dishes, rather than driving out and grabbing a bag of fast food. Think how much more healthy a pita sandwich is than a cheeseburger and fries. Plus, everyone is having a lot of fun trying out new recipes and it has really brought the employees together.

So, if you're in need of a way to save in this down economy, maybe you can be like us and look to your corporate lunch program. It's a great place to start...

What do you think?

Huge Christmas Candle Blowout Sale

In case you haven't checked this out already, www.foreverybody.com/ is having a massive clearance event on two of the most popular Christmas fragrances: candy cane and gingerbread. I absolutely love these scents! They are so festive and delicious! Plus, this is an amazing deal! Only $5 for a huge 22 oz. candle! You won't find that kind of a deal at Yankee Candle or anywhere else for that matter. Bring the holidays home and get yours today!

For Every Home Featured in New National Publication

A Utah Valley start-up is the focus of the premiere issue of Celebrating Women, a new specialized national publication designed to motivate and inspire individuals interested in supplementing their income and improving their lives.

For Every Home, whose products include premium soy candles and home décor products, has been in operation since March 2008. The company’s explosive growth and dynamic leadership attracted the editorial board at Celebrating Women. The two companies teamed up for the first issue which appeared on shelves nationwide Nov. 1.

“It is an honor to be featured in the premiere issue of Celebrating Women,” said For Every Home founder Becky Anderson, who appears on the magazine cover. “For Every Home creates opportunities for individuals interested in the freedom, flexibility and financial independence of a home based business and we are thrilled to highlight the success our consultants are having so far.”

Like the premiere edition, each issue of Celebrating Women features a party plan or direct sales company. Included is in-depth coverage of the company, profiles of top leaders and details about how the company creates opportunities for women to achieve success. From engaging articles, readers can learn how to create success personally, professionally and financially.

Celebrating Women is produced by Bennett Communications, a Utah based publishing company who has written about the growth of For Every Home’s parent company, For Every Body, for many years. “We have observed this industry with amazement as the businesses grow so fast,” said Celebrating Women editor Jeanette Bennett. “We have always had great admiration for Becky [Anderson] and for the company and its products.”

Bennett Communications has plans to feature four more direct sales companies in 2009 through the quarterly release of Celebrating Women. The magazine will be available for purchase at B&N, Borders, Doubleday, Hastings, Joseph Beth, B Dalton, and Empire around the country.

“We envision the magazine inspiring women around the country as they pick up the magazine from a bookstore or receive the magazine from a consultant,” said Bennett. “The magazine showcases the success stories that have already happened within For Every Home and gives can't-fail tips on how to add this opportunity to an already busy life. We are very proud of this magazine and look forward to telling stories of more direct sales companies in 2009.”

Free Shipping Just in Time for Christmas!

Get your Christmas shopping done now, and don't pay for shipping!

Right now, For Every Body is offering FREE SHIPPING on orders over $99! It's the perfect time to get all of your holiday shopping done in one place and have it arrive at your door just in time!

For Every Body has hundreds of great soy candles to choose from, plus a great selection of holiday decor you will love! There will be something for everyone on your list!

Head over to http://www.foreverybody.com/ now to get all the details on this fabulous offer. But hurry, the offer ends soon and you won't want to miss out on a deal this great!

Be sure to check out the newest holiday scents in the BLENDS collection!

Evening in Pink

The 2nd Annual Evening in Pink was a rewarding experience for all. Becky, Paul, Scott, and Joe presented Ginger Johnson the 2008 Honoree with $10,000 to help pay for medical expenses and Jodi Clark the 2008 Survivor was presented with a cruise. Thanks to all the For Every Body employees who helped with the event.

Ginger Johnson For Every Body employee (left) presenting Ginger Johnson 2008 Honoree (right)with a hand made blanket.

Steve Hansgen with Thurl Bailey

Giving in style. (left to right) Ashley Weppner, LaRen Wallace, and Carrie Tucker.

Outlet Sale This Weekend in Utah

For Every Body will be holding a massive inventory reduction sale Aug. 21 -23 at our Draper and Lindon outlet stores. Caome in and get huge discounts on all the candles and scrapbook supplies you love! We'll see you in the stores!

2008 Summer Party

We're having our summer party on Monday, August 11. We're having a potluck dinner at the pavillion beside the SCERA pool in Orem at 7 pm. Then, at 8:30, the pool will open just for us! There is going to be some really great food and the pool will be a ton of fun too! I just hope the sun comes back out so we can enjoy some of this scortching hot Utah weather before the summer is over!

Barn Yard Bingo and For Every Home's Seminar

This past week we hosted more than 20 consultants from across the United States for our First Annual Welcome Home Seminar. We had a great 2-day event full of fun, training, giveaways, awards, friendship, food and more! I think everyone had a great time and learned a lot.

On the last day, one of our fantastic senior consultants, Lorna Orick, introduced us all to a game she likes to play at some of her parties. The game is called Barn Yard Bingo. It's quite hilarious! Check it out and let us know what you think of our barn yard animals!

Think Pink for Life Honoree in Salt Lake Tribune

The Salt Lake Tribune wrote a great article about Kellie May, For Every Body's Think Pink Honoree. It talks about her being selected and the support she's received from her neighborhood. You can read it by following this link:

http://www.sltrib.com/midvalley/ci_9839386

Remember, we’re only accepting stories for 3 more weeks, so if you know anyone who has breast cancer, please encourage them to share their story with us at http://www.ithinkpink.org/.

Huge Clearance Sale

If you are looking to get some great deals on some of your favorite For Every Body soy based candles, be sure to check out our huge clearance sale going on now. These deals only happen once each year and I'm positive you won't want to miss these incredible savings! Visit http://www.foreverybody.com/ for amazing prices on all the candles, air fresheners, and room fragrances you love!

Good Things Utah

A few weeks ago we were featured on Good Things Utah. Lindsey was a guest host and wanted to talk about her favorite products - For Every Body candles! Ginger from For Every Scrapbook and Nancy from the Draper store came with me and we were part of the studio audience. It was a lot of fun and we were honored to get such great publicity! Thanks Lindsey!

Think Pink Quilt

Denise Austin, our head engineer's wife, has put together an absolutely beautiful quilt to raise money for Think Pink. She worked with Kim Peterson who did the gorgeous machine stitching. Right now, the quilt is on show at QuickQuiltz in Pleasant Grove. They donated the fabric and will be selling raffle tickets for a chance to win the quilt. It's amazing! Thanks to Denise, Kim and everyone who helped create this masterpiece. We're honored to have your support of Think Pink this year.

To learn more about Think Pink, or to nominate someone you know for our $10,000 sponsorship, visit http://www.ithinkpink.org/.

Scrapbooking for Archuleta!

Earlier this week, our For Every Scrapbook stores hosted the David Archuleta Fan book Extravaganza in both Lindon and Draper. It was a ton of fun! American Idol fans (some of them are in the photo) came out to create very cute pages for their new favorite singer! I was at the Draper store on Tuesday and had a lot of fun interacting with these kids and finding out why they are so crazy for David! I was very impressed with their creativity and their scrapbooking skills. Just that day, fans probably created more than 60 pages! It was a blast and even though he didn't win, we sure know he'll be a great success thanks to enthusiastic fans like these. Thanks everyone for coming out and supporting us!

For Every Scrapbook Supports David Archuleta

Fans and well-wishers hoping to send a personal message to American Idol finalist David Archuleta will get a chance to do so Tuesday and Wednesday at scrapbook stores in Salt Lake and Utah counties.

For Every Scrapbook is hosting a “David Archuleta Fan book Extravaganza” at its Draper and Lindon locations on May 20 and 21. Archuleta fans are invited to create a free scrapbook page that will be included in a special fan book to be presented to Archuleta.

“We have known the Archuleta family for a few years,” said Nancy Call, manager of For Every Scrapbook’s Draper location. “It has been incredible to watch David’s success and we wanted to do something fun to support him.”

For Every Scrapbook will provide free scrapbook supplies and are asking fans to bring photos of themselves or special messages to include in the book. The event will take place at two For Every Scrapbook locations: 146 East 12300 South in Draper and 400 North Geneva Road in Lindon from 10 am – 6 pm both days.

Former Murray High School student David Archuleta, 17, will perform on Fox’s American Idol final on Tuesday night. Voting via telephone and text messaging begins immediately after Tuesday’s performance show, and the results will be announced during Wednesday night's broadcast.

Utah Family Focus of New National Breast Cancer Campaign

When Kellie May returned to work at North West Middle School last fall, she hoped the routine familiarity of her seventh grade health class would bring an end to the chaotic summer she endured.

After 13 years as an educator and as a mother of two sons with special needs, May has seen her fair share of disorder. But after classes let out last spring, 35-year-old May began an aggressive chemotherapy regiment and underwent several surgeries to treat breast cancer.

Her return to the classroom was a momentous personal victory, and one that has helped a community of other breast cancer survivors find strength to endure similar diagnoses. On the eve of her last chemotherapy treatment, May shared her story on www.ithinkpink.org, an online community started by a local candle company to bring women like May together.

Within days, May’s story was read by dozens of women and after hearing of her personal and family challenges, Lindon-based For Every Body decided to help. The company presented her with $10,000 to offset the family’s mounting medical bills, as well as items and services from dozens of other local Utah businesses eager to assist in any way they could.

This spring, For Every Body will expand the campaign it started last year. This time around, May and her husband Clint, and their sons Porter, 8, and Parker, 1, will be featured on a new website, and as part of a national advertising campaign and local fundraising auction aimed to bring an increased level of breast cancer awareness to Utah communities.

“We want women to be educated, not scared,” May said. “I discovered a lump during a self-exam and it saved my life. If my story could potentially help another woman, I will tell it all day long.”

On May 8, For Every Body will launch a redesigned web page, blog and advertising campaign as a kick-off to its national search for stories. In addition to the stories of women facing breast cancer diagnoses today, the new community will also feature stories of survivors, and of families who have lost a loved one to the disease.

“After reading through the stories last fall, we were reminded there are many faces to breast cancer,” said Becky Lunceford Anderson, founder of For Every Body. “Some women fight and survive; others leave behind families who will forever honor their name.”

On Oct.1, For Every Body will honor Utah women involved in all aspects of breast cancer, from nurses who work in mammogram clinics, to young women, like the students in May’s health class, who need education about doing self exams. Kevin Sharp, a renowned country singer and cancer survivor, will headline the company’s charity event and auction and help raise funds for the campaign.

“We are thrilled to be associated with such a fabulous cause,” May said. “Sharing my own story has been therapeutic. Reading about other women has brought healing.”

Utah women and families affected by breast cancer are invited to share their stories through For Every Body’s new online community at http://www.ithinkpink.org/.

New For Every Home Blog

For Every Home has officially been launched over a month now. Today we broke the 100 consultant mark. Our new products are hugely popular and our consultants are having a blast! To celebrate our growth and to help our consultants along, we have set up an interactive site that includes all things For Every Home. It's quite amazing!

If you are interested in following our new home parties division, would like to become a candle consultant yourself, or just want to keep up with the latest greatest at For Every Body, check out the new site. We're confident there is something there you will love!

www.foreveryhome1.squarespace.com

While you are checking things out, don't forget to leave a comment and let us know what you think!

Wedding Plans!

Debbie Rivera & Adrian Castillo are getting married on March 22, 2008.

Currently, Debbie works in the For Every Body production department in special projects.

Congratulations Debbie and Adrian! We wish you the best in your future together!

For Every Body Named one of Top Revenue Companies in Utah County

Utah Valley BusinessQ magazine named Utah county candle manufacturer For Every Body as one of the top revenue companies in Utah Valley.

The top revenue rankings are part of a three-part awards list called the UV50 compiled by Utah Valley BusinessQ. In addition to the top revenue companies list, the UV50 highlights Utah Valley’s 10 fastest growing companies, as well as 25 start-ups to watch.

“It is great to contribute to Utah Valley’s growing economy,” said Becky Lunceford Anderson, founder and chairman of For Every Body. “Business is exploding here and it’s an exciting atmosphere to be part of.”

For Every Body began in 1995 when Anderson began producing all-natural lotions and body washes from her kitchen in Provo. Since then, the company has grown to become one of the largest privately held, female-owned candle companies in the United States.

“We have been in Utah Valley since we started,” Anderson said. “I am amazed how many successful companies and business leaders have their roots here.”

Other companies on the top revenue list include Novell, Brent Brown Automotive Group, Omniture and Heritage Web Solutions. The full UV50 list is published in the spring edition of the magazine, available now.

The UV50 award recipients will be honored at a special gala held in conjunction with the Big Business and Technology Expo at the McKay Events Center on March 5-6. The event is sponsored by the Provo-Orem Chamber of Commerce.

For Every Body goes national with new For Every Home business

For Every Body, a Lindon-based candle manufacturer and one of the largest privately held women-owned candle companies in the United States, has launched a direct sales division called For Every Home.

The new division will operate as a subsidiary business to For Every Body’s multi-million dollar operations. For Every Home features independent consultants who will sell exclusive lines of candles, accessories and home décor through home parties and Internet sales.

Becky Lunceford Anderson, company founder and mother of nine, started For Every Body 13 years ago from the kitchen of her Provo farmhouse. In 2007, Anderson launched For Every Home as a way to give women like her the opportunity to have successful home-based businesses that allows them to spend time with their families and earn a rewarding income.

“I know what it is like to raise a family on a tight budget,” Anderson said. “For Every Home will give women the freedom, flexibility and financial independence to spend time with their children, have fun, and increase their family income.”

For Every Home operations will officially launch March 1, 2008. The company will introduce an exclusive line of new products, unveil its competitive compensation plan and commence its national recruiting efforts.

“For Every Home is unlike any other home party company in the state of Utah at this time,” said Paul Anderson, For Every Body CEO. “The products offered and the competitive compensation plan makes this an opportunity that can easily fit into the lifestyle of nearly every Utah women.”

The Direct Selling Association (DSA) reports that 80 percent of direct sellers in Utah are women and in 1995, direct sales accounted for more than $268 million in sales in the state. Well-known direct selling companies in Utah include Heritage Makers, Nu Skin Enterprises, Stampin Up! Tahitian Noni International and Xango LLC

Becky Lunceford Anderson Honored as Woman Making a Difference

Becky Lunceford Anderson, founder and chairman of For Every Body, is this year’s recipient of the Sierra West Utah Woman Making a Difference Award, presented by Utah’s Junior Miss State Committee.

Anderson, whose candle manufacturing company helps bring awareness to breast cancer prevention methods and gives aid to cancer patients, will be recognized for her efforts at Utah’s Junior Miss' directors’ dinner Monday, March 10 at Best Western Cottontree Inn in Sandy, Utah.

We are very proud of Becky for being selected for this great honor. We will post more photos and details as the event gets closer.

For Every Body Christmas Party

Ok, so these photos are a little old, but we had to post them! We had a great company Christmas party back in December featuring an unforgettable appearance by comedian John Moyer, a riotus Tacky Sweater contest, and a great awards presentation. These photos are just a sampling of the great memories! What is your most memorable company party experience?

For Every Body Introduces New Indigenous Spices Line

For Every Body is excited to introduce a new soy based candle line called Indigenous Spices for travelers who love foreign destinations and unique scent combinations.

Indigenous Spices features six new fragrances inspired by exotic locales and ancient aromas. Each candle features a common base scent and a distinctive spice, blended together to produce a rich fragrance combination. Each is available in an 11 oz. jar with a suggested retail price of $12.

Launched in January, the Indigenous Spice line is packaged in a trendy studio jar with a lid, giving the candles a look that is different from anything the company has done before. For Every Body is known for its unique toppings and true-to-life, original fragrances. Indigenous Spices are the perfect scent for any home, office or dorm room.

The Indigenous Spice line:
Hazelnut Macis Seeds
Pomegranate Saffron Seeds
Cardamom Basil Nectarine
Raspberry Red Peppers
Sage Cumin Gardens
Spice Ginger Root

New and Improved Atlanta Showroom

For the past seven years, For Every Body has had a permanent showroom at AmericasMart in Atlanta, Georgia. The purpose of the showroom is to have all of our products on display in one location. Twice each year, customers from around the world come to see our candles, find out what is new, and place orders.

In preparation for the 2008 show, we completely remodeled our showroom. We ripped out old carpet, painted the walls and ceiling, and brought in all new hutches, tables and signs. The result was a very impressive, modern showroom that attracted hundreds of customers to stop by and check out our new lines of candles.

Seven For Every Body representatives were in Atlanta last week. Everyone that passed by the new showroom commented how much they loved our new look. Some of the most popular lines at the show were Sniff Your Surroundings, AbsorbAll and Zenovation. Special thanks to Patty Hill for all her work redesigning the showroom and supervising the remodeling process.