Making friends

[Lindsey]

I don't know, everyone was buying stuff and saying how much they loved the line! And most of her friends have committed to hosting parties with my neighbor when she starts. With most of them being stay at home moms, I have no idea how they could afford anything!

At the Arbonne party, the girl gave everyone a little box and inside was a percentage off of some package of products if you chose to buy it. They went from 20% to even 100%. The catch was, you had to commit to hosting one of her parties before you could open the box and get the discount. She went one by one around the circle and everyone had to say if they would host or not. Everyone felt put on the spot! It was pretty awkward.

[paula1961]

I've never been to a clothing party. I'm glad you went and got to meet your neighbor. It was nice of her to come over to your house and invite you and Scott to join her and her husband when their outside.
I just would politely say no to anymore clothing party invitations. Like the others said.......that sports bra better be really really comfy for that price!

[Lindsey]

Originally Posted by paula1961

Like the others said.......that sports bra better be really really comfy for that price!

I'll let you know when I get it! It should take a couple of weeks.

[Janet]

I decided a long time ago that I was no longer going to feel obligated to buy something at these parties. A lot of times, they get 'credit' for having so many people there so I will sometimes do my part just by attending and socializing.

Most of those parties are way out of my budget. After feeling like I HAD to buy something and then regretting that I did...I decided to just tell them when I'm invited that I don't have the extra money to purchase anything.

[Lindsey]

I think I will do that from now on Janet. Yeah, I have the big house, but that comes with a big mortgage. I have a paralyzed dog that cost an arm and a leg for surgery, not to mention physical therapy, acupuncture, and things we've purchased at home for her rehabilitation. I'm glad I went, but I think I will politely refuse next time!

[judy]

The women at the party who agreed to host their own parties remind me of "The
Stepford Wives."

Can you tell Scott's cousin that you just can't afford to buy Arbonne (great stuff though!) because of Layla's vet bills? I would think that if she can't wrap her mind around that, she isn't worth your friendship.

You really have to post pix of your new bra! If nothing else, you can glue on rhinestones and feathers.

[Lindsey]

Originally Posted by judy

The women at the party who agreed to host their own parties remind me of "The
Stepford Wives."

Can you tell Scott's cousin that you just can't afford to buy Arbonne (great stuff though!) because of Layla's vet bills? I would think that if she can't wrap her mind around that, she isn't worth your friendship.

You really have to post pix of your new bra! If nothing else, you can glue on rhinestones and feathers.

Lol if only you could see they look like anything but Stepford Wives!

I'll take a picture of my bra when I get it lol. I will for sure have to start working out when it comes so I didn't spend that money for nothing!