It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas with Norwex!

Last week I introduced you to a few of my favorite things - Norwex cleaning supplies! They have some really great deals going on today, so I want to let you in on what you can get when you make your order through Kylie Johnson. Check out her page kyliejohnson.norwex.biz to see all of the spectacular products Norwex has available.

But first, why do I use Norwex anyway? Because Norwex microfiber cloths remove up to 99% of bacteria WITHOUT using harmful chemicals found in most household cleaners. All I need is a cloth and water, and even my littles can safely clean!

Norwex saves money because we're not constantly restocking on papers towels and cleaning supplies. No worrying about getting to the store before we run out of all-purpose cleaner. We just grab a cloth and go.

It's also fast, which is a huge deal for moms. Being able to wipe a surface and get on with my day rather than round up several cleaning products is a time-saver. It's good for the environment, too!

The biggest thing to me is that I'm super sensitive to smells and chemicals. So, being able to pass on those perfume-laden cleaning products that give me a migraine and make me sick to my stomach is a win! I like how absorbent the cloths are, especially the dust mit which actually traps dust instead of sending it flying all over the room. Less dust and grime floating in the air means fewer allergy problems for me.

You'll want to check out these sales on Kylie's site because they're only available until NOON TODAY (Dec 20)! Once you start using Norwex you'll be hooked. Whether you're new to Norwex or whether you are a Norwex fan already, these sales are a great way to expand your collection and make your home safer and healthier!

Save 30% on deals like the Face Freshness package which includes the body cloths and the Silver Care Toothbrush. The toothbrush eliminates 99.9% of bacteria found on your toothbrush, and comes with a replaceable head - definitely something I've had my eye on!

30% off the Small Wonders package means you get a lint mit that is great for removing hair and fibers, plus Wrinkle Release Spray, the Air Freshener Bag, and the Microfiber Variety Pack.

You can also get 30% off the Kitchen Package which comes with three kitchen cloths and two kitchen towels (my personal favorite). There are several other great deals on that page, so be sure to check that out before noon today.

If you want to start smaller, I highly recommend trying out their basic EnviroCloth. This is the cloth that almost everyone starts out their Norwex collection with. It's got the BacLock antibacterial microsilver technology and works for almost anything you need to clean!

Another great starter item is the Window Cloth, or the Dryer Balls. Who hasn't wanted to try dryer balls? The Norwex dryer balls are an all natural fabric softener made of 100% wool that helps your laundry dry faster and with less static.

There are so many great Norwex options for replacing those nasty household cleaners with safe, green alternatives. I want to try them all! What's on your wish list?

[Disclaimer: This post is part of a series that received compensation. All opinions expressed are my own]

Are you a stay-at-home mom with a home business you'd like to see featured on the Beautiful Chaos blog? Send me an email at servingfromhome@gmail.com!

These Are a Few of My Favorite Things: Norwex + Savings!

 

I am a big fan of the products we're introducing today! As I've become increasingly aware of the damage caused by common household cleaners, I've chunked the mainstream methods in search of products that are safe for my family. I learned about Norwex last year, and since then it has been what I use for 90% of my cleaning. 

My friend Kylie Johnson, who also works with Usborne Books & More, is a Norwex consultant. She has been kind enough to share some information about Norwex and how you can get the most out of your order this month.


What is Norwex?

Norwex is a line of cleaning products designed to replace the chemical laden solutions that flood our homes. The company was started in 1994 by a Norwegian man who encouraged a "Cleaning without Chemicals" approach. He advocated using microfiber cloths and water to clean and protect our environment. 

The company quickly grew, and in 2007 they introduced the microfiber + microsilver technology known as BacLock. With proven success, the company expanded worldwide and has become a household name. Norwex is so well-known because it works so well!


What's special about Norwex?

The Norwex cloth:

• Removes up to 99% of bacteria from a surface when following proper use and care
• Contains BacLock® an antibacterial agent for self-cleansing purposes only
• Helps eliminate the need for paper towels and chemical laden cleaners
• Significantly reduces the use of costly cleaning products
• Ultra-thick and absorbent to pick-up and hold more dust, dirt and debris than other cleaning cloths
• Holds several times its weight in water
• Made of more than 10 million feet of microfiber for more effective cleaning power

Microfiber cloths pick up dust and germs so well that you can even clean toilets with just the cloth and water! What's special about many of the Norwex products is that they contain microsilver, a natural agent which makes the cloth self-cleaning and helps prevent mold and odor from growing. That may sound crazy, but I am a true believer for reasons I will explain in just a moment.

What products does Norwex offer?

Norwex has every sort of cleaning cloth you could possibly need. My personal collection includes several EnviroCloths, a dust mit, a couple of window cloths, kitchen towels, netted dishcloths, body cloths, and the Spirisponge.

They also offer personal care items, products for your pets, and all kinds of things for kids. Their kids' line is full of fun colors and smaller sizes, like the little dust mit. They are the perfect size for even my three year old's little hands to use.

I have my eye on several of their products, including their renowned mop! With tile flooring in the majority of our home, I can't wait to try out their Superior Mop System.

What else is neat about Norwex?

One of the things I love about Norwex is that, because there are no chemicals involved, I can send my kids to clean without any worry of them hurting themselves. My five and six year old boys love to use the EnviroCloths to clean the bathroom. They get to play with water, and I get a sparkling clean tub!

What's my favorite product? The kitchen towel, hands down! That towel is what really made me a believer in Norwex products, and the reason is kind of embarrassing...

With a family of 7, we have to change out our bathroom hand towels every other day or so. They tend to stay damp because someone is constantly going potty and washing/drying their hands. That makes me super happy, don't get me wrong, but the damp hand towels quickly start to smell and breed bacteria.

One day I ran out of clean hand towels, so I grabbed the Norwex kitchen towel to stick in the bathroom. What initially struck me about it was how well it dries your hands. It's thin, but it is just as (or more) absorbent than regular hand towels. The second thing I noticed was how quickly the towel itself dried. Again, being thin helps with that. The third thing I didn't notice until two weeks later... 

It doesn't stink! The BacLock microsilver technology really does help it self-clean and prevent that smelly bacteria from growing - so well that it was TWO WEEKS before I realized it had been awhile since I changed out the towel. That's two weeks of being used multiple times a day by 7 people IN THE BATHROOM! It still didn't stink, but I figured it was time to clean the bathroom and give the towel a good rinsing anyway. The only thing that made me sad at that point was that I didn't have a second kitchen towel to swap it out with. That has since changed!

Where can I learn more?

To get more information and check out their complete line of products, go to kyliejohnson.norwex.biz. There you can learn more about why Norwex works so well and decide which cloth you want to order to start your collection. There are a lot of great sales this month, which you can see by clicking any of the pictures in this post. And there's still time to order me something for Christmas. Just sayin' ;-)

Are you a stay-at-home mom with a home business you'd like to see featured on the Beautiful Chaos blog? Send me an email at servingfromhome@gmail.com!

30% Off at The Pearly Peacock MODEST Clothing Store!

Listen up, friends! Emily Hayes from The Pearly Peacock is back with us one more time to let you know about the fantastic sale she’s running right now in her MODEST clothing store!

If you missed the previous posts, Emily is a stay-at-home mom and owner of the online boutique The Pearly Peacock. Frustrated by the lack of modest yet fashionable options out there, Emily began her quest to provide women with cute coverage at a reasonable price. As she told us in her interview, Emily has now been in business for five years and has been a much-appreciated resource for women who seek modest apparel.

Emily pours her heart and soul into finding the perfect piece to add to your wardrobe. From tops, to dresses, to vests, and even down to skirt extenders, Emily has got you covered ;-) I love how careful she is in choosing her inventory, and I know from personal experience that she is easy to work with and pays attention to detail.

I’ve been lurking around her store for awhile now. I had seen people talk about The Pearly Peacock on Facebook but I wasn’t in need of clothes, so I filed The Pearly Peacock away for future needs. My sister requested clothes for Christmas this year, and I knew exactly where I was going to buy them!

Don't you love the skirt extender! So pretty!

I spotted a piece I knew she would love but her size was out of stock, so I sent Emily a quick message. She immediately responded by saying that she would try to get it restocked in the size I needed. I jumped on her site this week and there it was! PLUS, this month Emily is offering 30% Off Everything! Whoop whoop! Just enter the code: DECEMBER30 at checkout. I can’t wait to hear how my little sis likes her gift!

UPDATE: My sister LOVES her purple Cassie Sweatshirt!

This is what some of Emily’s other customers have to say about The Pearly Peacock:

“Most of my favorite clothes come from The Pearly Peacock. Comfortable, modest, flattering, and cute (in no particular order) are the four words that immediately come to mind when I try to describe the clothing. Everything I buy from The Pearly Peacock quickly becomes a wardrobe staple, and lasts forever because the quality is top-notch. I'm constantly telling people about the company because people often want to know where I find the dresses and tops and skirt extenders that I wear. Emily is a wonderful business owner and a wonderful person. She and her team are helpful and kind and never pushy with their customers. I've never once been unsatisfied with the service or with the clothing. I will always love shopping at The Pearly Peacock.”

-Hannah Colley Giselbach

“The Pearly Peacock is one of my favorite places to shop. Emily is so easy to deal with and she does a great job finding really cute and trendy clothes! The clothes are great for church and work. I always get compliments when I wear something from her store!”

-Brenda Veale

“I have been a customer of The Pearly Peacock for years and have a closet full to prove it! I love the styles of her clothing and the quality items at a reasonable price. Emily responds quickly to my orders -- I get them within a few days! I hope to order from her for years to come.”

-Susan Smith

Check out The Pearly Peacock on Facebook at www.facebook/thepearlypeacock, or order through the website at www.thepearlypeacock.com. And don’t forget to enter your DECEMBER30 coupon code!

Thank you, Emily, for providing this service of offering modest, trendy clothes. You are a blessing!

[This post is part of a series that received compensation, but the opinions I expressed are my own]

Are you a stay-at-home mom with a home business you'd like to see featured here on the Beautiful Chaos blog? Send me a message at servingfromhome@gmail.com!

The Day We Had a Family Celebration Over $0.80

We believe in celebrating the small things in life.

Like when Baby threw away his diaper for the first time.

Or how Big Brother read the word “famine” on his first try.

Or the day we made our first $0.80 on our family’s new e-commerce website.

Today was that day. A day of family celebration!

We launched our brand new online marketplace www.sharketmarket.com on Black Friday. Our whole family has been working on this project for quite some time and we are thrilled to see it leave the ground! Sharket Market is an online multi-vendor marketplace designed to support home businesses – particularly those within certain categories such as:

•           Members of the Church of Christ
•           Missionaries/Preachers
•           Adoptive Parents
•           Widows
•           Stay-at-Home Moms
•           Young Entrepreneurs

Customers who want to support a specific type of vendor can shop by vendor category, or they can simply browse the “Products” page and know that every purchase they make goes toward supporting home businesses. The name “Sharket Market” came from the idea of a marketplace that shares support – thus “Shar[e]ket Market” (But yes, it’s pronounced “SHARKet Market,” and our mascot is a quirky shark the kids named Joe).

The idea for Sharket Market came about three years ago when I started the Facebook group “From Heart and Home.” I thought it would be neat to eventually create an e-commerce site where people could intentionally buy from and support stay-at-home moms. Then we thought, why not expand that vision? Why not create a website that would also make it easy for members of the Church to buy from brothers and sisters in Christ? Then we expanded further with a desire to help adoptive families bring their little ones home, so we created a way for vendors in that category to receive 100% commission on their products. From there, Sharket Market kept growing.

Now you can register as a vendor for free, add unlimited products to your store with no expirations, and receive 95% commission. The 5% commission that we receive supports our family as we strive to minister in the domestic mission field of Wisconsin. The only other cost is the PayPal transaction and processing fee of 2.9% + $0.55 per sale. There are NO others fees involved in becoming a vendor or selling on Sharket Market.

We work with just about every type of vendor. We accept all kinds of products from handmade items, to virtual services, to downloadables, to stuff you just have sitting around your house that you’re ready to part ways with. And for those working with direct sales or network marketing companies that don’t allow sales on third-party sites, we have a way to list your company too! You can become a vendor and purchase an affiliate link that will show up just like other products, except that when a customer clicks “add to cart” they will be redirected to your company’s ordering page. For more information, go to www.sharketmarket.com/product/affiliate-link.

There is space for everyone on Sharket Market. If you don’t fall into one of our specific categories, we’re still here to support you! You can register to become a vendor and simply mark your products as “General Home Business.” If you’re not sure if your product would work on the site, just shoot us an email at mama.llama@sharketmarket.com!

One of our most recent changes is the addition of the “Young Entrepreneur” category. It’s so hard for young people with entrepreneurial spirits to find a place to market their work. Now kids and teens can become vendors too! All they need is their parents’ permission and a parent’s PayPal account.

We’ve been working hard as a family over the last few months to launch Sharket Market. There have been long nights, frustrating days, and so. many. bugs to kill. We finally got the site running smooth enough to begin registering vendors on Black Friday and made our first profit that day by selling an affiliate link.

But TODAY we made our very first commission!

Today we all did a happy dance and celebrated with chocolate because we made our very first $0.80 commission on Sharket Market! That means our site is REALLY WORKING the way its supposed to - and that's worth a family celebration! Woohooo!

Congratulations to the Blue Jay Boutique on being our first vendor to sell a product through SharketMarket.com! Go to www.sharketmarket.com/store/bluejay to see their wide selection of quality candles, including holiday scents to bring you Christmas cheer!

Want to know more about Sharket Market? Head over to www.sharketmarket.com/faqs to find the answers to our most frequently asked questions. Then check out the rest of the site! If you want to become a vendor go to www.sharketmarket.com/vendor-registration to start setting up your shop. Or, browse our products and share with your friends!

Share Support. Surf the Market.

Merry Christmas, everyone!

Talking Business with Emily Hayes, Owner of the Modest Clothing Store "The Pearly Peacock"

It's Small Business Saturday, and today we're talking with the owner of one of my favorite online stores! In this post, we introduced The Pearly Peacock, which sells trendy yet modest clothes. Today Emily is going to tell us the backstory behind how her business began.

1. Tell us about yourself, Emily!

My name is Emily Hayes. I'm a follower of Jesus, wife to a wonderful husband named Chris, and homeschooling mom to Maddox (6) and Anzley (1). I am also a 2007 graduate of Freed-Hardeman University.

2. What is "The Pearly Peacock"?

The Pearly Peacock is an online store that specializes in finding modest but fashionable clothing.

3. What led you to opening up shop?

Not long after I had my first child, I was upset because I couldn't find anything to wear. Everything seemed very immodest or not age appropriate. My sweet husband said, "You should open up a store for modest, fashionable clothing." After much talk and prayer we decided that would be a great thing to do.

4. How long have you been in business?

Five Years.

5. What's your favorite part of owning a home business?

Staying home with my children while helping women feel confident in their clothing choices.

6. Between being a wife and mother, how do you find time for The Pearly Peacock?

Sometimes it can be very overwhelming, but with the help of my husband and friends who work with me, things get done. Most of my work is done when my children are sleeping and late at night when we are watching TV.

7. How do you stock your inventory? Do you find modest pieces at several different stores, have one supplier, or sew the items yourself?

I spend hours upon hours looking for articles of clothing that are modest or can be made modest. I buy things from all over the country, so I don't use just one supplier.

8. What sizes do you carry?

We carry sizes S-3XL. Sometimes we will even have a few Junior sizes.

9. What's your price range?

We try to keep our prices very reasonable. Right now we have items ranging from $14-$54.

10. Where can my readers see your items and place an order?

www.thepearlypeacock.com or www.facebook.com/thepearlypeacock

I hope you've enjoyed learning about The Pearly Peacock. I definitely intend to place an order and I hope you do, too! Enter the code BLACKFRIDAY20 at checkout for 20% off!

Thanks for joining us, Emily! Keep up the good work!

[Disclosure: This post is part of a series that received compensation, but the opinions I expressed are my own]

Are you a stay-at-home mom with a home business you'd like to see featured on the Beautiful Chaos blog? Send me an email at servingfromhome@gmail.com!

The Family Business: Working WITH Your Kids

One of the best parts about running a home business is that you get to work around your family. But HOW do you accomplish business tasks when you are surrounded by littles?

Work in Your “Off” Hours

Your primary role as mother is to bring up your children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord (Ephesians 6:4). That means you need to be available to meet their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. If you are always distracted working on business projects, your children are going to perceive that you have put making money above them. Your children are your mission field. Don’t let your home business take you away from the reason you are a stay-at-home mom to begin with.

That said, there are times when your children don’t need you. One strategy for making your business work around your children is to find snippets of time when they are naturally occupied elsewhere. Nap time, early morning, or after curfew hours work great for many SAHMs. Waiting for kids while they are in music lessons or sports practice is another opportunity for work (just be sure you aren’t missing those golden moments of watching your children succeed in their lessons!). It’s also perfectly acceptable to set aside “me time” during the day – a set period of time when the children know that you are going to work on your business and they need to play happily. As long as it is understood that this is a specific, limited amount of time it’s not bad for your kids to learn that you need thirty minutes to yourself now and then.

Some of your most productive hours for your business are going to be when your children otherwise naturally occupied. This way, they aren’t missing you and you’re not missing opportunities to nurture them. But SAHMs don’t always get “off” hours. My oldest boys have outgrown their naps, so afternoons can be busy around here. Not to mention, in the baby season you are dead tired and getting up “just a little earlier” or staying up “just a little later” is not an option. Your family needs you to get adequate rest, not drain yourself trying to grow your business.

So what option do you have when you NEVER get kid-free time?

Work WITH Your Kids

One of my favorite things about my business is that it gives me a chance to work with my children. I try to involve them in as many aspects as I can. Rather than getting frustrated because they want to ask a million questions about what I’m doing, I use it as an opportunity to help them learn skills and develop their own talents.

My primary business is supporting SAHMs with small businesses. This means I do a lot of advertising, which requires getting to know my clients and their products. I especially enjoy the interviews I conduct with potential clients, and my older boys (5 yrs and 6 yrs) love to help me come up with questions to ask. Just this morning they sat on my lap and together we came up with a list of questions people might have about my client’s business. When you read author or business owner interviews on this blog, many of the questions you see were produced by my boys. Kids come up with great questions I never would have thought to ask!

I also play around with other money-making ventures and try to include my kids. I’ve recently begun delving into the world of photography. My little ones actually make great assistants (as long as I use them one at a time J). They grab props, adjust lighting, and make posing suggestions. We’ve discovered that my 6 yr old has a great eye for editing photos, so I ask him what he thinks needs to be adjusted on a particular image. Not only does he help me out, he’s developing his own skills to use later in life.

Don’t get me wrong, it is still more difficult and more time consuming to work with children on business projects. But a slow process is so much better than neglecting them. Your product may not lend itself well toward involving your kids, especially if they are very young. Even so, there is usually some part of the production line that kids can help with, even if it’s just making a color suggestion. Kids make great salesmen, too, especially at craft shows! Show your kids how you make your product, let them help you with marketing, and celebrate when you succeed together.

Remind Your Children of Your Purpose

When working on business ventures with your kids, be purposeful. Use your time to help them develop skills, talk to them about why you are running this business, and teach them that using their talents to make money is great but using their talents in service to the Kingdom is even better!

Model a servant heart in your business. Show your kids how you use your business not only to make money but also to serve God. That could be in the form of donating your product or profit to someone in need, talking to clients about the Gospel, or using your skills to help other people. There are so many ways you can include your kids in service through your business. “And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him” (Colossians 3:17). Keep your focus where it should be and teach your children to do the same.

Kids are fun co-workers. Embrace the loud, crazy, and messy. You’ll treasure the memories you make while working together on your family business!

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The Best Way to Save on Essential Oils!

Home Business Deals!

I'm super excited about our home business highlights this week because this is when you get to hear about some really great deals! All of the moms we've introduced so far each have a final word to share about their business, along with special offers for YOU!

The Best Way to Save on Essential Oils

Essential oils are an amazing part of God's creation. They have so many uses from supporting your body's systems, to flavoring foods, to safely cleaning your home without chemicals. I use EOs a lot around this time of year when we're trying to support our immunity and keep our family healthy. I also use EOs in my homemade laundry detergent, and diffuse sunshiny scents on gloomy days to brighten the mood around here. We love EOs in our home and I hope you're looking into how they can benefit your family, too!

In THIS post we introduced stay-at-home mom Heather Russell and her home business as a Young Living Essential Oils distributor. In Heather's interview she told us how Young Living has blessed her family and shared some tips on jumping into the oily world. Today Heather's sharing about how to earn FREE products when you sign up for Young Living's Essential Rewards!

Getting Started:
For those interested in practical applications for essential oils, Young Living offers starter kits focused on supplementation, household products, and even makeup! To get started, go to www.youngliving.com. Choose the kit that is the right fit for you and sign up with Heather's sponsor number: 1381837. 

So many start kit options!

Essential Rewards Program:
When you are signing up, be sure to set up your Essential Rewards account. This is the BEST way to save on essential oils with Young Living. ER helps you stay committed to your wellness plan by offering:

• Free promotional wellness items starting at 100pv/month
• Accountability with the 50pv minimum and set shipping date
• Completely customizable orders every month
• Reward points applicable toward most Young Living products

With your Essential Rewards orders you will earn points you can redeem for FREE products. Heather sent me the picture below as an example of the possibilities. She ordered the items on the right, and earned Lavender Vitality, Valor, Lava Derm Spray, Aroma Life, and Geranium all for FREE!

Heather got all the great products on the left FREE with her purchase of the products on the right! That's a lot of free oils!

If you really want to see the benefits of essential oils, purchase a kit and commit to three months of usage of kit items. If you're not seeing results, just discontinue ER. Personally, I saw the difference EOs made in our home right away, and I think you're going to be pretty impressed, too. Especially with the Ningxia Red! That's good stuff!

If you have any questions, contact Heather at wordworkerrussell@gmail.com. If you're ready to sign up click here and don't forget to enter Heather's sponsor number: 1381837.

Thanks for joining the discussion about home businesses, Heather!

Are you a stay-at-home mom with a home business you'd like to see featured on the Beautiful Chaos blog? Contact me at servingfromhome@gmail.com!

FREE Ornament from Clayful Memories - Special Offer!

I'm super excited about our home business highlights this week because this is when you get to hear about some really great deals! All of the moms we've introduced so far each have a final word to share about their business, along with special offers for YOU!


First up is PJ Charnock with Clayful Memories. Check out THIS post to learn about PJ's beautiful custom ceramics! Last week in her interview PJ shared how she started Clayful Memories and gave us wise advice about balancing a home business with being a stay-at-home mom. Today PJ has a special offer for readers of this blog!

New Thanksgiving Printables!

Introducing our new printables! Check out our Etsy shop The Pack Place to instantly download these fun and educational Thanksgiving Memory and Activity Packs!

Printable Thanksgiving Activity Pack

Your child will love celebrating Thanksgiving with these fun and educational pages! Assemble a Thanksgiving countdown, share notes of gratefulness with friends, cook a traditional Thanksgiving dish, and more! 8.5x11 Pages

This 9 page packet includes:

• Coloring Pages
• Thanksgiving Countdown
• Handprint Turkey Page
• Memory Verses on Thankfulness
• Thankful Chain
• A History of Thanksgiving
• A Traditional Thanksgiving Recipe

Talking Business with Kylie Johnson of Usborne Books & More

Last week we featured Kylie Johnson's home business with Usborne Books & More. Today Kylie is going to share some of her family's favorite books and where you can order some GREAT Christmas gifts!

Hi, Kylie! Thanks for sharing your morning with us!
1. Tell us about yourself!
I am the wife of my best friend Jeff. We have 4 precious princesses ages 14, 5, 4 1/2, and 2. We are a homeschooling family and live on a very mini farm.

2. What drove you to pursue a home business?
I started looking at a home business as a way to make a little bit of extra money to help cover the cost of some extras we liked to be able to do.

3. Why did you decide to work with Usborne Books in particular?
I looked at several companies but kept coming back to Usborne. For me it was my love of books and the fact I knew I could use them in our homeschool. It was also a company I knew about from past experiences.

4. What kinds of books does Usborne offer?
Usborne Books & More offers books for all ages. From baby board books to books even my 14 year old reads and rereads! We offer picture books, learning to read readers, chapter books on all levels, fiction and non-fiction. We also have a wide variety of activity books that includes coloring from beginner to adult. Sticker books, wipe clean (using dry erase market or crayon) books. Some of our interactive books include the Shine-a-Light series, lift flap books, touch and feel, and look to find books.

5. What's your favorite book from Usborne?
My 2 year old ( like her sisters before her) loves the That's Not My series. My 14 year old likes the encyclopedia books and is rereading (for the second or third time!) one of the chapter book series for teens. My toddlers really like to use their flashlights with the Shine-a-Light books. These are just a few if our favorites at the moment.

6. My kids love Usborne's "Big Book of Big Trains." It's full of fun facts and beautiful fold-out pages. What other do your kids love?
The "Big Book of" books are great books. We have the train one you mentioned too, We also like the hardback first reader non-fiction series. They have beautiful pictures and easy to comprehend text. The encyclopedia books are a great educational resource as well.

7. More and more parents are following the gift-giving guide "Something they want. Something they need. Something to wear. Something to read." Usborne is a great place to find a book to check off that list. What are your favorite books to give as gifts?
For the baby toddler age I love the That's Not My series. For older toddler and preschool I like our lift flap books. I love to give some of the Beginner's series I mentioned before. For older readers I like to give our chapter books. The activity books also make good gifts. When I give a Shine a Light book I like to include a mini flashlight with it.

That's a really cute idea!

8. So, how can my readers place an order?
To place an order your readers can go to my website or they message, email, text me and I can help them.

9. Do you have a Facebook page where we can stay up-to-date on your business?
I do have a Facebook page that I am working to keep updated: Kylie Johnson-Usborne Books & More Consultant.

Thanks so much, Kylie!

I'm impressed by the quality and variety of books Usborne offers. The activity books would make especially good stocking stuffers! If you're looking for a gift to satisfy that "something to read" need, get in touch with Kylie on her Facebook page or at jkfamilybusiness@yahoo.com!

P.S. Keep checking back here at the Beautiful Chaos blog - Kylie's got some other great businesses you want to know about!

[Disclosure: This post is part of a series that received compensation, but the opinions I expressed are my own! We love Usborne books in our house and you will, too!]

Are you a stay-at-home mom with a home business you'd like to see featured on the Beautiful Chaos blog? Send me a message at servingfromhome@gmail.com! And don't forget to subscribe!