Your Thirty-One Independent Consultant

by Chedel Townsend

As most of my close friends and family know, I've taken on the venture of selling products by Thirty-One Gifts. I have been using these products every day for a couple of years now and cannot live without them!

The company provides AMAZING products for everyone-whether you're looking for organizational items, shopping for style, or need the perfect gift!

Thirty-One Gifts was formed with a goal of helping women by providing them with products to simplify their busy lives and giving them the opportunity to own their own businesses. With inspiration from Proverbs 31, the company believes heavily in the encouragement and celebration of women and all that they do.

(adapted from www.thirtyonegifts.com/our-story)

When I decided to start selling, about five or six months ago, I figured that even if I didn't make a whole lot at it, I would at least have a little extra income and a significant discount on the many products I would be purchasing in the future...not to mention all the items I would receive in the enrollment kit!

I use the products for home, office, and travel and for my organization projects.

One of the best things about joining this team has been all of the inspiring women I've met and the constant encouragement we give each other.

Many of us are busy, and inundated with activities, commitments, and day-to-day tasks. Take my word for it, the Thirty-One products are well worth it to avoid the burden and annoyance of living in clutter. These products also allow us to sometimes splurge and spoil ourselves  :-) 

Here are a few items at work, in one of my recent reorgs...

As you shop through the catalog (physical or online), be mindful of the recipients you're purchasing for; what do they do for a living or for fun? How can they benefit from each product?  In each catalog, Thirty-One is very good about helping you visualize solutions sets for each type of occupation and extra-curricular activity.

Remember, if you see more than two items you can't live without, consider hosting a party; more than 4 or 5, consider becoming a consultant!

Start browsing the catalog now at www.mythirtyone.com/chedelt. 

You can also look to Pinterest for additional ideas for product use and gift-giving ideas. 

Happy Shopping!

New Organizing Services

By Chedel Townsend

Back in college I made the mistake of organizing my girlfriend's dorm room. It was a completely self-serving act as I was tired of not being able to see the floor, let alone walk across it-every time I came to visit. Needless to say, I was roped in to reorganizing for her on several occasions after that first time, including one here recently. She had been telling me for the last couple of years that if I lived closer she would pay to utilize my skills on a more regular basis and urged me to start marketing these skills-to which I just rolled my eyes and thanked her for the compliment.

In the meantime, I dabbled in the Household Management specialty where I had a chance to do a pantry reorganization for a family, to rave reviews.  I also had done a few other small jobs for friends and family. So this time, when my girlfriend asked me a little more seriously to do a closet reorg on my next visit-and then told me there was someone else who wanted to utilize my services while I was in town-I thought, "Wow, I need to create a business plan!"

So here I am, now with a few reorgs under my belt and working toward membership with the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) and certification through the Board of Certification for Professional Organizers (BCPO). 

A description of my services and rates, products I use and love, as well as a gallery of a few "Before & After" photos can be found here, on my website (under construction).