RICE

Hello to all of my Internet friends! I'm so sorry that it has been so long since I have posted. I've been putting together some things for my business and getting things rolling! Yay! Ok, so far I have introduced myself to you and told you about my business. I have given you an idea of what I'm about and how I want to make this about giving back to others as well as supporting my family. And then I told you I was going to highlight some organizations that I am supporting so you could learn a little more about who you will be helping when you purchase your skin care, make-up, and perfumes from me! The first one that I talked about was String Of Pearls and I hope that you were able to take some time after reading my post to take a look at their website. Isn't it just incredible what they are doing!?

The next organization that I want to talk to you about is RICE. Rice? What does that mean? I'm so glad that you asked! RICE stands for Reaching India Children Essentially. It is a WONDERFUL ministry that is actually based here locally. I am so excited to be supporting them! To give you an idea of what they are about, I'm going to post a bit from their website:

"Rice Ministry is a Non-Profit Organization that help feed, clothe, house and educate children living in extreme poverty conditions.

Regardless if orphaned, street or neighbor children, our mission is to help relieve the stress of poverty.

Along with our christian foundation and faith we are determined to make a difference in the lives of children."

Wow! How awesome is that?! And let me tell you a little bit about the leader of this ministry. Her name is Angela and she is one of the most kind people I have ever met in my life. Her heart is truly to serve others and make a difference in this world. She actually just began doing this full time almost a year ago so that she could devote herself completely to it. She travels back and forth to head up various projects such as feeding programs, clothing, building projects and Christian Educational Programs. She is also an ordained minister and speaks at various churches. She is a busy lady! But one who has made this world a better place because she is in it. I pray that through my business God can bless what she is doing even more.

One way that I am going to be helping her is by holding a private event with her as the guest of honor! In this event a percentage of all of my sales go straight back to RICE. And I'm also going to be offering the women who attend this event some great things too! I'm so excited that God has given me an opportunity to have my own business and help others! This IS my dream come true.

I also want to mention that I have NOT forgotten about giveaways. I actually have in the works for someone to host a giveaway for me. And as soon as it can be done, you guys won't want to miss it! After my first giveaway, I will then be hosting giveaways myself and with some other women who are wonderful! But I wanted to sort of "introduce" myself with this one first giveaway. I hope I'm making sense. Sometimes I get so excited, I tend to ramble!

Ok! I hope that you all are doing well and I look forward to hearing from all of you. Some things that I will be talking about in the next couple of weeks are:

-Beauty From The Inside Out
-Beauty On A Budget
-Mary Kay 101

Please check out the RICE website to learn more about them. Currently they are updating the website, but it should be done very soon. However, you are still able to go to their website to see more. You can navigate to different things on their website by clicking on the pictures on the main page.

www.ricechildren.com

And feel free to contact me with ANY questions you have. I'm here to be of service to you! There is no question too small or too big. Just ask!

Email: summerwillard@marykay.com
Website: www.marykay.com/summerwillard