Burlington and WomenHeart Launch Heart of Fitness Tour



Eeek!  It's almost Valentines Day!! While thinking about what your are going to wear, how you are going to get your hair done, nails done, etc.....Did you know that nearly 43 million women are currently living with heart disease– the leading cause of death of American women?[i]  In the spirit of American Heart Month, Burlington, a national off-price retailer, has teamed up with WomenHeart, The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease, to launch their Heart of Fitness Tour to raise awareness and help combat women’s heart disease.    Taking place at select Burlington locations this month, the tour will inform women coast to coast about heart disease as the leading health threat and empower them to get moving. Additionally, from today through March 31, Burlington customers can support the cause by donating $1 or more at check-out to benefit WomenHeart to further their mission to educate women about the importance of heart health and support women living with this chronic and life-threatening disease. Burlington will also donate $1 (up to $25,000) to WomenHeart for every dress sold during that time frame. So while you're thinking about where to go shopping for that special dress, keep Burlington in mind!  Additionally, as a thank you for donating, customers will receive 20% off their purchase at www.1-800Flowers.com.

Superbowl Sunday = Wing Day!



Whether you like them mild, spicy or hot - nothing says Super Bowl Sunday like a big plate of wings, and this year Outback Steakhouse has you covered with 20 wings for just $14.99! 

Outback's chicken wings are tossed in a savory blend of secret spices and paired with our cool creamy Blue cheese dressing and celery. The offer is available on Sunday, 2/1, for both dine-in and curbside takeaway so you can enjoy wherever you're watching the big game. 

Plus, Outback is keeping the celebrations going even after the game is over with a free Bloomin' Onion on Monday, 2/2. Just say "Super Bloom" to your server to receive the offer, valid with any purchase and available for both dine in and curbside takeaway. 

Consumer = Business


I am an avid shopper and a firm believer in that that consumer is what makes the company!  I've always believed that and I wish more companies would focus more on the consumer and less about who can make the most money.   Hello - you are not going to have money, if you are not making the consumers happy.  Yes, I am the person who reaches out to corporate when things are not satisfactory.  Even those big rigs that speed and cut people off - you bet I'll be the one calling to report. How can you not report that? What if a horrible accident happened? Wouldn't you feel guilty?  If we as consumers do not take that step, then these big companies will continue to walk all over us, not giving a thought to the consumer and only looking at the dollar signs.  Or some may actually care, but have no idea how their business is really being run because consumers do not speak up.

My husband and I run a small family run business.  One we just started this year.  Although we are new, we will never leave a customer unsatisfied! We will go above and beyond to ensure that we have a repeat customer - and not only a repeat customer, but one that will refer and bring other business to  us.   I am appalled when I write into a company (and most the time these are huge companies with billions of dollars) and they reply with; "I'm sorry, here's a 10% discount" - are you kidding me? You are a huge company and you are going to give an unhappy customer a percentage off?  I'm also a couponer and bargain shopper; you can always find a discount somewhere.

Consumers - Speak up!!  Write, call or email the company - let them know what your experience was so that someone else will not experience that.  It does not always have to be a complaint.  I've submitted many notes to a company about an employee what did go above and beyond, they def deserve recognition as well.

Companies - big or small - step up your game!  Show your consumers that you really do value their business.  If you get a complaint, don't give a percentage off - offer a gift card or product as not only as a "here I'm sorry" but to show how much you care about the customer, that you do want them to return and you do value their business.  If they spent $40, offer a $100 gift card - go above and beyond!  In reality, if you go above and beyond - that in return will only help the company, it won't be a loss, but a gain by gaining their service and referrals (you'll profit that $100 back and keep their service, it will pay for itself and then some) and the refection of you and the service you provide......

Pastors Session with Mark Batterson - Free!


Disclosure: I was provided a Family Christian Store gift in exchange for this posting.  Really is a great event as well as a great opportunity! 

Pastors, this is your chance to come meet Mark Batterson, author of Grave Robber – How Jesus Can Make Your Impossible Possible. This is a FREE event and a Chick-fil-A breakfast will be served.
This is FREE, but limited seats are available and you must RSVP to (703) 330-7845 or 00157_manager@FamilyChristian.com

At our church, every year we send out a couple to start a church in a different city across the US and even send some overseas.   We support them throughout their journey and know the struggles and emotional roller coaster it can send one one.   This can not only affect the Pastor at hand, but their families as well.  This is a great opportunity not only to meet Mark Batterson, but to reach out when those impossible times really seem impossible! 

When - Next Wednesday, January 14th
Time - 8:30am EST 
Location - Manassas, Virginia
RSVP - (703) 330-7845 or email 00157_manager@FamilyChristian.com

For more information visit their event page on Facebook