Chicago is where the nightlife is!

We’re in Chicago right around St. Patty's day. And I know you’re thinking, “Not another green-with-envy comment.” All joking aside, if you were here with us celebrating the grandeur of Arbonne and the FC5 products, you would be!

And, yes, if you’re not wearing green, you still get pinched. (Even if you just washed your hair with FC5 Nourishing Daily Shampoo. I’m serious about this one.)

St. Patrick’s Day is a week-long extravaganza in this city. Saturday the river was turned green and by the end of Sunday, multiple parades had entertained the masses. But little did they know that the hippest parade of all was about to start. And fitting that FC5’s star attraction—our beloved green bottle of Nourishing Daily Shampoo—arrived in town just in time for the party!

The Road Tour crew hit the ground running and set up the room in a flash. Which we always do, and was a good thing, because the attendees arrived early not wanting to miss a single thing and by the time the doors opened at 4 p.m., we had folks already registered and lined up outside the ballroom.

We had fabulous crew of volunteers led by Becky, Kim Kearns assistant, who was a huge help prior to the event and throughout the night. The volunteers moved on in and made the event their own. They did a fantastic job. I mean it. They’re now in the running for “FC5 Volunteers of the Month.”

The presentations were fantastic. I believe this is the first time we had a mother and daughter team present. Heidi Kniss spoke at 6 p.m. and her mother Shelly Nelson spoke at 8. There was not an empty seat in the house.

Canada was in the house! Stuart MacMillan who emceed really pushed to have Canada attend and they showed up, in large numbers. There was a great turnout of guests being introduced to Arbonne for the first time. Jon and Slade our resident photographers were there shooting photos and interviews, capturing the mood once again. It was non-stop the entire evening and everything ran smooth.

Grab your parkas, ‘cause we’re headed to the land of (frozen) lakes. See you in Minnesota!

If you were with us in Chicago, let’s hear your side of the story. Leave a comment!

Putting the "FC" In Michigan's Next Fab 5

We’re taking the country by storm, and we just rolled into Motor City to an excited crowd of Arbonne Consultants. We're skin care crusaders with one common goal, “To protect and preserve the one thing we all care about:

Youthful-looking skin.

We’re moving west, one city at a time. Closer and closer to the final stop and grand finale of it all…NTC Las Vegas!

So we’re happy to join with you and watch how the FC5 excitement is building. There’s no stopping it now!

The convention center was packed to the hilt. Normally about 15-25 volunteers show up early at each city to get trained on FC5. Here in Detroit, about 65 volunteers showed up! It was incredible. They loved helping out and it showed.

Rita lit the stage on fire again and I overheard a few guests afterward bubbling with excitement about how even though they’ve heard Rita speak before, this was the best one yet. We’re so lucky to have her.

In an unofficial poll throughout the evening, here are the top 5 reasons Consultants love FC5:

1- The quality and scent. (Love is in the air.)
2- The price. (Shouldn’t cost an arm and a leg to treat an arm and a leg.)
3- The packaging. (Duh. Have you seen the models?)
4- The sets. (The more the merrier.)
5- 5 Fresh Cells. (It’s now easier than ever to get your “5” servings a day.)

Good thing Chicago’s the Windy City…so everyone will know FC5 has arrived!

The Birthplace of Aviation, a perfect place to shoot for the stars!

If anything paints a picture of the event in Columbus, it's this: Smiles. Lots of ‘em. A volunteer pulled me aside halfway through the event and looked me square in the eyes and said, "Smiling is my favorite. And you know what's second?”

“Arbonne."

So, smiles and Arbonne, going hand-in-hand for almost thirty years now.

The word of the night was "belief." After hearing Dr. Deanna Osborn and President Rita Davenport both share many personal experiences about how that word has changed their lives for the better, it reinforced to the crowd how important it really is.

We believe that FC5 is going to change the face of the industry. And we believe that people like you, are the key.

Rita spoke for almost an hour and a half. But it seemed like five minutes. She's so captivating and inspirational. After each time I hear her speak, I feel like I can do anything. Like write an amazing blog that captures all of the road tour details!

At the end of the night, we were thrilled to get an authentic “Ohio” cheer. City Coordinator Michelle Lingnua yelled, “O. H.” Then the crowd responded, “I. O.” while making letter symbols with their arms that closely resemble another letter-themed cheer we hold dear to our hearts: The beloved Y.M.C.A. (You know you still do it every time you hear it on the radio. And if you listen to that oldies station I like, you're hearing it a lot.)

Well, Motor City awaits us. And very aptly named, I might add, as I’m excited to see how many white Mercedes-Benzes show up.

Be sure to post a comment below. Tell us what you thought about the event.

I Heart AlbaNY

Back-to-back events. Just how we like 'em. Yesterday Boston, Albany today.

I know you're probably wondering: "Okay, these Arbonne Experience Road Tour stops are really great, but aren't they all the same?"

And to that I would answer: "Road Tour stops are like chocolate cake; better each time."

Right after we finished packing up the Boston show, we hopped on the shuttle for Albany. We all know FC5 keeps skin well hydrated and radiant, but what we found out after working all night was...the refreshing smell also kept us wide awake.

It really is a targeted line!

Albany welcomed us with open arms and open doors. The ballroom here is one of the bigger ones I've seen yet. Perfect for enthusiastic Consultants in this capital of the great state of New York. (Beautiful women.)

You can tell the momentum is really building out here on the Arbonne Road Tour! At each city, we're blown away by the attendance. We can always count on bigger crowds. So it's a good thing Richard has each hotel's event person on speed dial, because sure enough...we needed another hundred chairs set up before the first presentation even started. (You ladies are great at bringing the crowds, and guests.)

It's amazing to me to see how incredibly fast word travels about these Road Tour events. FC5 is more than just on the map, it's now in everyone's purse, home and bathroom. I know it's in my hotel bathroom.

Greg Chambers did a great job introducing everyone to FC5. And within moments after his presentation, the booths were packed with people sampling product. We had to keep re-stocking the Day Lotions and Hand Creme all night long.

Well, Albany, thanks for coming. And thanks for sampling so much product. (That's one less box of FC5 to pack! Whew!)

We're off to discover Columbus.

Boston, The Right Side Of The Country

You know that old statement "When it rains, it pours?" Well, when it snows in Boston, it pours Consultants. Really! The latest downfall of deep snow didn't stop the masses from bringing guests and coming to check out the Arbonne Experience Road Tour!

There were as many in attendance as at the New York event. Looks like the East Coast really is the "Right Coast" when it comes to Arbonne.

In fact, this is what Richard Estalella, our Sr. VP of Warehousing & Distribution, had to say about the East Coast:

"When I joined the company 3-1/2 years ago I was very surprised that a very small portion of our business came from the East Coast. After participating in the Road Shows over the last few weeks in the Northeast and New England area, there is no question that business is growing fast. The participation and excitement has been incredible. I'm so excited about what the Consultants are making happen in this part of the country!"

So be proud, Boston. You're part of the winning team.

We rocked the Hilton with another top-notch show. Managing Director in Canada, Stuart MacMillan, was charming the crowds as emcee.

The music was pumping all night, right along with the Nurturing Day Lotion. It was awesome.

Lots of guests were taking pictures next to the life-size poster of David Cook. They can't believe he has so many hits on the Billboard list right now and that there's a good chance he'll have the number-one song by the time he performs in Vegas. So they can't wait to attend NTC!

And of course, who isn't excited to see David Cassidy? Be honest: You watched the Partridge Family, too.

Thanks for hosting us, Boston! You have the friendliest Consultants AND the tastiest clam chowder.

Both good things in my book.

Albany, see you soon.

New York City...You're So Pretty

There's over a million reasons why Arbonne hearts NY. And guess what? Almost 2,000 of them were here on Long Island Saturday night! (Or is that Lon Guy-land?)

So thanks, New Yorkers, for showing us the love. And that "you 'kin do it!" (My best east coast accent.)

I have to admit, we were a little scared of New York. We received the largest amount of RSVPs for this venue, bar none. We even flew in extra people from the Home Office to help. Well, it's not like we had to bribe them or anything, I mean...who doesn't want to see the city? And see the city we did, some of us even caught the show Wicked, and enjoyed some of that great NY pizza.

Before going further, I just want to say, there is some serious traffic driving into the city. Oh boy. The "parking lots" on the highways out here make the Los Angeles freeway system seem like wide open country. But how cool and sleek is the Metro? And more importantly, can I hook the FC5 truck to it?

The city coordinator was Debbie Neal. She was phenomenal. The volunteers were great and were all checked in in record time! Everyone showed up and we even had some extra add ons.

Once again we had a rock star entourage with Rita Davenport, Ira Kleinman, Brad Wayment, Tim Molloy, Richard Estalella, Mark Patterson and Lisa DeMayo. The energy was amazing. I keep hearing people say this event made them decide to go to NTC.

Mark admitted to always picking models from NY for our print materials. The ladies here are beautiful. No question. I wholeheartedly agree. Arbonne makes all women everywhere beautiful.

Time for another Boston tea party.

See you soon. Can you believe we’re halfway through the Road Tour? There’s 12 more to go!

We Know Why It's The City of Brotherly Love: Philly Cheesesteaks + FC5

"Motown Philly, back again; doing a little East Coast swing..."

At a quick glance driving into Pennsylvania, I noticed the license plates no longer say "Keystone State" the way ours say "Golden State" in California, they read: "visitPA.com." Talk about a moving advertisement!

Philly really brought it. By far it was the biggest turnout of any Road Tour stop yet! I hear Rita hasn't been here since Linda Parker's car presentation some six years ago. That explains the huge turnout.

Christina Hayford, the city coordinator, was amazing and brought everyone Pennsylvania soft pretzels with spicy mustard. Wow. They certainly hit the spot—the perfect amount of salt and spice.

When we pulled into the Valley Forge Convention Center, we pulled "all the way in," literally. The FC5 truck was inside the center. Chevy was wrapping up their Silverado Conference so they rolled out the Chevy trucks and we rolled in the 18-wheeler.

The volunteers were great. I sat next to Olivia, who was a sweetheart, and I watched her as she recruited a new potential client from someone at the next conference. These ladies are so good at this. Had my boss not been standing behind me, I may have signed the form!

Rita rocked the Opportunity Presentation once more. After she spoke, I heard someone ask her guest, "So, are you going to NTC?" I didn't hear the response but if the reactions to Rita's presentation are any indication—she's going! Move over David Cook, Rita might be taking your spotlight at NTC.

You can't come to Philly without seeing the Liberty Bell. Historic and hip Philadelphia was cool! It’s such an intellectual place. And being next door to the second largest mall in the United States proved to be a difficult feat for those of us who gave up shopping for Lent! Okay, it was just me, and although it was suggested that I unplug while I'm here, I didn't.

Pat's Cheesesteaks in center city is open 24 hours; Mmm mmm...perfect for a late night snack after a long night.

Now it's on to New York, where it's sure to be wicked awesome, and I'm hoping to catch the show Wicked. I hear it's awesome!

Hey New York, Philadelphia just broke the record for attendance, show us what you got.