This week has just flown by, as usual! I've been pretty busy with the home biz. Right now, all our our dental and health plans are 1/2 off. If someone gets a plan by the end of February, it's 1/2 off each month for the next year.

Today is our first day of homeschooling. I am both a little apprehensive and a bit excited. I do know that I feel so blessed to be able to even attempt this. If I weren't working at home, I don't think I could even contemplate such a hairbrained idea. Thank You, AmeriPlan for giving me this opportunity to be home and assist my daughter on her learning journey.

It is almost 10 a.m.. We got started around 9:15, and my daughter has already finished 2 subjects. Granted I wasn't sure how much to give. I was going with about how much work I would see come home when she was out sick. I know the first few weeks will be seeing "where she's at" and learning her unique learning style.

She slept right through the whole school bus thing. I was afraid she would be sad seeing it go by. Nope-she slept. A half hour or so later, she got up... for a few minutes. She said she wanted to go back to bed. I told her to go ahead!

I mean, I told her I was going to try to work it so any "book work" was done by noon. Art, science experiements,going to the YMCA, organ lessons and real living stuff (shopping, etc..) in the afternoon.

But, if she wants to take until 9 p.m. to do her paper and book work, well...no play or TV until it's done.

Anyhoo, must get to work. Say a prayer for me!

Reminder

The company that I work at home for is having a great promotion & I just had to share! All of our dental and health plans are 1/2 off if you enroll into a plan between now and September 14, 2009 AND these prices are guaranteed for a year before they go back to the normal prices. Here's a run-down :



Basic Wellness was $14.95 a month NOW ONLY $7.48 a month


Single Dental Plus was $14.95 a month NOW ONLY $7.48 a month


Household Dental Plus was $19.95 a month NOW ONLY $9.98 a month


Total Health was $39.95 a month NOW ONLY $19.98 a month


Total Health Plus was $59.95 a month NOW ONLY $29.98 a month



To check out all the plans & to see the doctors available in your area, go to:



http://www.dentalandhealthnow.com/





Now, in case you are new to my blog, we are always looking for leaders who want to work from home. If this would be you, here are some reasons why I love AmeriPlan:



1. No storing, selling or shipping of products

2. Low investment to get started

3. No home parties or door to door sales.

4. Company has been in business for 17 years and has shown continual growth

5. They have a product/service people need and want.

6. They have a system in place, where if you follow it there is no room to fail.

7. Training is done online- no meetings or orientations to go to

8. Opportunity to help people work from home and help people save money!

9. It is residual opportunity - earn an ongoing check for that one time effort

10. I have my life back!

To check out the home business opportunity with AmeriPlan, go to:

http://www.findfreedomathome.biz/


Now, it's time to forget business and get on with the party! The Virtual Girls Night Out Party!

Click on the pic, go to Ann's site, and leave your link. Check out the other blogs & leave a little bloggy-love (in the form of comments, of course!)

And now for my new give-away!

Since I know so many of you have kids (and if not I know you know kids!), I thought we'd have a kiddie give-away. Don't worry, it's educational- I found it looking for cool books to use to homeschool my 12 year old. I'm getting 2- one for me and one for....who?

Check it out! What better way to strain your kids brain than with brain teasers?

So, how do you enter for a chance to win this?

...and some have come back!

The poor child went home all beat up. He has developed quite a temper when you tell him no. Well, the child LOVE'S (with a Capital L) the great out doors. We tried to bring him in yesterday and he threw a major fit and smacked his head on the end table- got a little goose-egg!

Then, he fell into a plant that had thorns and got all scratched up on his elbow.

Then...just to top it all off, Rocky decided to plow into him, knocking him over.

That was yesterday. You would think he'd never want to come here again. I wasn't here when they got here today, but Ron said he was quite cheerful.

I know I have been fooling around with wordless Wednesday the last few weeks, but today I just had to share! Most of you know I work at home with AmeriPlan selling affordable dental and health plans. I am always sharing why I think they are a great company. Well, here's another reason why:


I can win an all expenses paid trip to sunny Las Vegas! Sure could use the sun now :-)

Usually, only so many people can win these trips (usually 2 trips/yr.)- say the top 50 producers, or the top 100. This time, anyone is eligible- they just need to get 1,250 points. I'm not sure yet how many points each enrollment is, but hey, I'm going for it!

And....in April, the points are doubled!!!!! Yeee-haw!

So dear friend's, I know I'm being "businessey" today, but if you know anyone looking to work at home, send them here and if you know anyone that is in need of affordable benefits, please send them here .
Tell them to mention your name & web address or email so I can thank-you and I will return the favor to you somehow (advertising on my webpage, refer someone or something)

Thanks guys!

And for being such great friend's, here's a little treat! Ummm...can you tell I just figured out the whole video thing?

Santa giving treats to the dogs

Yesterday me and another broker, Larry set up a table at the Canine Working Companions Event. The organization trains dogs to be used as hearing dogs, service dogs and therapy dogs. We really had a great time talking to the other vendors and some of the people who train the dogs. My 11 year old "came to work" with me. She is great about going around & handing out flyers to people for us. We gave out a lot of information on our benefits programs and work at home. We had a contest giving away a weekend vacation for two as 1st prize, a shopping card for second, and a free Rx card for 3rd.

Here's a pic of Larry trying to get people to fill out raffle tickets for the Canine Working Companions as well as our raffle for the vacation. We were also giving out bags that had a toothbrush, a benefits flyer, and a dog treat.

Have you been avoiding going to the doctors or dentists because you have no health insurance? You are not alone. In fact, 7 out of 10 Americans have no dental plan. Two brothers, Dennis and Daniel Bloom,decided to do something about it. They started AmeriPlan, a discount health benefits company. In the beginning, they offered only dental.

Over the years, they expanded their dental plan to include vision, prescription & chiropractic at no extra cost to the consumer. In recent years, AmeriPlan added three health plans as well.

For the month of November, ALL PLANS are only $20.00 for the 1st month. See the plans we offer:



Dental Plus- $20 in November
Normally $14.95/mo individual or $19.95/mo household PLUS $20.00 registration fee
Savings $14.95 individual/ $19.95 household
*** Includes Dental, Vision, Prescription and Chiropractic ***

Basic Health-$20 in November
Normally$29.95/mo PLUS $30.00 registration fee
Savings $39.95

Total Health-$20 in November
Normally $39.95/mo PLUS $30.00 registration fee
Savings $49.95

Total Health Plus-$20 in November
Normally $59.95/mo PLUS $30.00 registration fee
Savings 69.95

*** Normal monthly fee of $14.95- $59.95 begins in month 2 (December) ***

• No credit checks or income guidelines
• Enroll and use today
• Instant savings
• All medical conditions ok
• Cosmetic surgery ok

For more information, go to: www.mybenefitsplus.com/sperry

or email: csperry@ameriplan.net

Wow, I was just watching a news clip on the computer from CBS news called "Lost your job, now what?"

It is about the GM plant in Moraine, OH that will be closing just before Christmas. Many people are worried not only about where their next meal will come from, but what do they do if they should become ill and need to see a doctor. The family in the video , the Campbell's have a little girl that needs braces. Now they won't be able to get them for her. I wish I had their contact information- we have a health plan that may fit their needs. After that clip, they had one with advice for those who have lost jobs. They talked about healthcare being hot. They also said many in small towns will start home businesses,





I really feel that anyone considering a home business should really look into AmeriPlan. AmeriPlan is a great choice for those who want to work from home, but don't want to store, sell & ship products or have to do home parties ! All that's needed is a telephone and a home computer. All training is done from the comfort of home, and you choose what hours to work.



We are also recession-proof ! We started in 1992 and have seen the economy dip a few times, but our company has still grown and is a $100 million dollar company. We are also a debt-free and growing at a rapid pace to become a BILLION dollar company!

70% of Americans have either no insurance, or inadequate coverage. Our company continues to grow because of this ever-increasing need for affordable health benefits - and your own home business with AmeriPlan can grow, too! Because we get paid residually, we are always adding to our income. That is how leaders in our company can achieve $100,000, $200,000 and even more in annual residual income. They may have made $20.00 or $2,000 their first month, but with time and consistent effort, they have built their business to 6-figures. The only difference between the winners and the losers in business is the losers quit before the blessing.



Winners never quit, and quitters never win (Vincent Thomas "Vince" Lombardi)

I just praise the Lord that I am part of such a strong company and have such caring, supportive leaders!

Carolee Sperry
Regional Sales Director/Regional Trainer
AmeriPlan CSperry@ameriplan.net
www.mybenefitsplus.com/sperry
www.freedomathometeam.com/sperry
yahoo instant messenger ID: carolee_sperry
1-800-918-5154We like to see you smile!

Michael & Janie Jones and I at the Journey to Freedom event in February

I just ran into the above pic while looking for another one. The amazing Janie Jones is the leader of the Freedom at Home Team. This woman leads one of the fastest growing teams in AmeriPlan. I was definately blessed the day God placed that home business magazine in my hands and showed me Janie and Michael's story. There was no doubt in my mind that AmeriPlan was onto something.

Check out the following article that was in The Syracuse Post Standard on August 18th. This just reaffirmed in my mind that AmeriPlan is a needed service! See if you don't agree!

Some skimp on health in hard times
Monday, August 18, 2008
By James T. Mulder Staff writer

The economic downturn has some Central New Yorkers skimping on their health care.
Allen Krassenbaum, a pharmacist at Kmart in DeWitt, said he's seeing more and more customers forgoing prescription drugs because of the cost. "They come in, they get a price and they say, 'Forget it,' " he said.
Some people are putting off doctor visits, especially those with high-deductible insurance plans that don't provide coverage until the patient has spent as much as $2,000 out of pocket on medical bills, according to Fred LeTourneau, CEO of CNY Family Care, an East Syracuse medical group.
"I feel bad for patients who are getting whacked from all sides now," LeTourneau said.
A national survey released this week revealed many Americans are cutting back on medical care to save money. The survey, by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, found 22 percent of 686 U.S. consumers polled in July said they curtailed doctor visits because of economic conditions. Eleven percent also said they had reduced the number of prescriptions or the dosage of those medications to make the drugs last longer. About 90 percent of those surveyed said they had health insurance.
Some area doctors and pharmacists said they see evidence of that.
Dr. Rose Wolbrink, who is part of a family medicine practice associated with SUNY Upstate Medical University, said one of her elderly patients recently ended up in a hospital emergency room in the middle of the night because she had stopped taking her blood pressure medicine.
"She couldn't afford the co-payment, so she was taking them every other day and she ran out," Wolbrink said.
Gerry Levy, owner of Leader Kress Drugs, said patients should not stop taking prescription medications without talking first to their doctor or a pharmacist. "It could lead to dangerous swings in blood pressure or blood glucose levels," he said.
Patient affordability issues are not new, but they are being aggravated by the economic downturn, said Dr. Andrea Manyon, chairperson of family medicine at Upstate.
Patients have been seeing out-of-pocket medical costs rise for several years as insurers have gradually increased co-payments for some medications and more employers have shifted workers into high-deductible insurance plans. Now consumers are also grappling with rising prices for gas, food and other items.
The economic pressure is expected to get worse this winter when consumers see sharp increases in home heating bills. "There will be a tug of war for people's personal finances," said Joanne Spoto Decker, director of community service programs at the Onondaga County Department of Aging and Youth.
At particularly high risk are seniors who land in the Medicare prescription drug "doughnut hole." This is the gap in coverage that begins for some seniors after their annual drug costs reach $2,510. The patient then must pay the next $3,216 in drug costs out of pocket before coverage resumes.
Her department advises people in the doughnut hole to consider buying low-cost generics, ask doctors for samples and obtain prescription drug discount cards.
Krassenbaum, of Kmart, said he had customers, a husband and wife, who alternated taking medicine on odd and even days to save money.
"It's a sad state in this country that things have gone to this level," Krassenbaum said.
James T. Mulder can be reached at 470-2245 or jmulder@syracuse.com.
© 2008 The Post-Standard. Used with permission.
Copyright 2008 syracuse.com. All Rights Reserved.
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I've been busy with this that and the other thing! :)

I handed out my the frisbees at a firemans field days last weekend. I had a lot of positive responses. Of course one fellow said he just paid over $1,000 for dental work! He needs our benefits! There always seems to be one you don't get to in time! But, we can save him in the future!

I have been doing alot of training with team members. I have a couple in training, and some that are working to promote to Regional Sales Director. I have a great team- they know what they want and are going for it! If I have someone that I know is trying, I'll be right there with them, showing them the way.

I have also been co-hosting on some of our training calls. I really enjoy that. I can help my team members, but also people on other teams. The impact I can potentially make in someones life spurs me on. I can't wait for someone on my team to buy a new home (or fulfill some other dream) with their earnings from their home biz. I will be so excited and happy, I know I'll cry. I think it will be as exciting as reaching one of my own dreams or goals!

We go to Dallas in 11 days! I can't wait to meet some of my " friends and co-workers". You really do develop relationships in this business. People think if you are working at home on a telephone and computer that it's a lonely business, but it's really not. We talk a few times a week during conference calls & such. Everyone is so friendly & supportive.

This weekend my mom came up for a few days. She has been staying with my uncle, but stays at her house here quite often, too. We had the baby on Saturday and had a ball. He laughs at the strangest things! He really loved feeding the goats! Sunday, the whole gang stopped in at one time or another-kids, step-kids, nephews, mothers, etc... Busy day!

And now... I must return phone calls. I believe I have a new broker starting today, so need to get stuff ready for her.

Bye!

Friday night, some friends we haven't seen in about 6 mos. stop by. I told my daughter to get them a frisbee. The one said he wishes he knew about these dental benefits sooner-he just had an abcessed tooth and spent hundreds of dollars on dental work. After we had been talking a while, I happened to remember something. Last time we were at their house, I gave them a magnet that was about the benefits, with my phone number and website. I asked him, "didn't I give you a magnet before?" He looks dumbfounded for a sec, then says, " I think you did. It's on the side of the fridge-I forgot all about it! You can tell he doesn't wipe off the fridge much. Ha-ha! Anyway, the GF is supposed to call me tonight to sign him up for benefits!

Yesterday, we went to a friends so Ron could help with the guys truck. I of course gave them a frisbee for their dog! :) After that we went to a garage sale and picked up some toys for "Little Man", our Grandson. He is a few days shy of 7 months and just a cutie. We really didn't have any interesting toys, and we were babysitting last night. After Little man got there, we took him to a couple of Ron's friends from his hometown that we hang with. They never saw the baby. The baby slept through the first visit, but was up and kicking after!

Now that I work at home we can get the baby during the day and go to the park or bike riding (have to get a baby seat.)

Tomorrow, Ron goes on nights for a few weeks. That means getting used to a whole new routine. Once we get used to that, he'll go back on days. I made up a quote about that years ago "Life is just one big routine. Just as you get used to it, it changes!"

Anyway, I have to go run some ads!

Our company is featured (front cover as a matter of fact) on Simply Home magazine and mentioned in Parent magazine this month ( 25 ways to save on healthcare). Janie and Michael Jones, who are on the front of the Simply Home magazine are our team leaders. They are absolutely great leaders!

Our event at the mall went ok-of course I thought 100's of people would be flocking around at once, but it wasn't quite that busy! There was a carnival going on in the parking lot. I thought that would draw more people into the mall, but I think it kept them out. Also, my big sign I had ordered was on back order, so we really had nothing that really stood out & told people who we were. I have been talking to a few people from that event about both dental & health benefits and work at home.

As you can see from the pic, I got my frisbees. I put a sticker on some of them that said "Free-take me home." I already have two events locally to hand them out. I'm working on a 3rd right now. I brought some to Girl Scouts and gave one to each girl. I had to bring one of the scouts home. On the way home, I wanted to fling a frisbee out the window into my friend's yard. We passed by an apartment bldg, and I said, "Hold on, let me throw a frisbee here." So I opended the window and chucked the frisbee into the yard. When we got to my friends, I again rolled down the window, and Vooom....I threw the frisbee out the window and landed it right near the stairs leading to the door. I should have been a paper girl! Every place we passed I was goofing around saying" There's a place to throw a frisbee" and would make the voom noise. This Girl Scout was laughing so hard at me, I thought she was going to wet her pants. It was funny. I threw a frisbee out the window near the river where boaters dock, one near a place where a lot of people fish. I even threw one out the window at two girls, yelling to them that it is free! I can have fun with these! I can't wait to go to the park and give some out! If you can't have funwith this biz, there's no sense doing it! Gotta go- have a team call soon!

It's supposed to be pretty nice out today. The kids are on spring break, so we are going to the zoo! My son and his girlfriend, along with her 2 year old sister, are coming along. I love being able to do these things when I want, not when a boss says I can! And I'm sure there are places at the zoo to "leave" some info. If nothing else, I should see a few laudermats and gas stations to hang up flyers!

Things have been coming along here. Between outdoor work, spring cleaning, and a home based business, I'm keeping pretty busy. We are going to be painting our hallway and living room, and putting up tongue and groove, as well as brick behind our wood stove. We are also planning on remodeling the kitchen somewhat. The question is, do we do it all at once or at different times. I'm for all at once except I'm not totally sure what I want in the kitchen. Also, you have twice the mess. Because we have a farmette, we need durable floors that can take the mud and dirt and constant mopping. Of course, we try not to get dirt around, but the dogs come bouncing in, wet and full of mud!

I am also working on a duck pond. We recently got 4 ducks. The two females took off for better waters (the big pond at the end of our property.) I guess we need to make the waters up here better!

We have an event coming up at our local mall for the biz in early May, so I have alot to do there. We are having a free drawing for health and "feel good" gifts, as well as balloons and probably some other give-aways. We are hoping to draw in some members for dental and medical plans.

I do not know how I ever worked a full-time job, ( and a part-time one also at one point!) I barely have time for housework now-I'm too busy doing the stuff I want to do. If I worked a J-O-B, I would probably be fired by now anyway. I always have at least one doctor, dentist, or orthodontist appt. for someone every week.

Working from home- Ahhhhh............this is the life!

I only have 2 more days at my job, then I can freely work my home business. Yippee!



This morning it was so nice out- a crisp 40 degrees or so. After I fed the goats, I played with the dogs for about 1/2 an hour. I just love being home in the mornings! Since then, I have had a few return calls to make as well as new ones. I have been alternating calls with pre-Thanksgiving stuff & keeping my daughter company. Because it's Thanksgiving eve, the library isn't open tonight, so I don't have to work. That means I can attend a Wednesday night conference call that I have been wanting to go to. Yee-haw!