Victoria’s Read

12/04/2011 (10:53 am)

Introducing…Mrs Santa Clause

Filed under: Female Facts

Mrs Santa Clause was first introduced to the world in the book “Goody Santa Claus On A Sleigh Ride” by poet Katherine Lee Bates.

In Bates’ 1889 book, Mrs. Claus is taken along in the annual Christmas Eve toy delivery sleigh ride with Santa. Sadly, when they come to one little boy’s modest house, Santa emerges from the chimney with a tear on his cheek. The only stocking the little boy had to hang by the fireplace had a hole in it, and he was unable to fill it with any presents. Seeing an opportunity to save the day, Mrs. Claus jumps down the chimney and mends the little boy’s stocking.

12/04/2011 (10:51 am)

SHEBELLA Jackie Doucette-Leach

Filed under: Business Woman of the Month

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Twenty years ago, Jackie Doucette-Leach discovered the intriguing aspect of home parties. Although she had always been a shy individual, Jackie liked being around others. “Since childhood, I was always shy so I contribute the home show atmosphere to curing me.”

While visiting with her sister one day last year, Jackie commented on her funky purse. Jackie’s sister told her all about SheBella.

SheBella is a relatively young company, started by two best friends, Amanda and Julie. They are a proudly owned and operated Canadian business with strong visions and deep morals. “SheBella is from London Ontario and it is just four years old and going exceptionally well.”

Jackie learned that SheBella has a refreshing and differing approach to the typical boring catalog home party. “SheBella parties are an open house style shopping experience. All the products are on display for you to buy right there and then.” SheBella provides the hottest and trendiest in purses, jewellery & scarves. They follow the fashion shows then work with their team to search for and develop inspired designs that are affordable and welcome in your everyday lives. Styles range from classic and sophisticated to casual and trendy. With their national buying power and unique business model they are able to set prices as low as $5 to no higher than $60 while still providing great on-going quality.

Fashionista, Jackie would like to invite you all out to her next Shebella Open House at 144 Thelma Ave, Friday, Dec 9th from 6-9pm and Saturday, Dec 10th from noon-9pm. “Pampered Chef and Partylite will be available too.”

Jackie feels strongly about the importance of giving back so fundraisers are always a big part of her home shows. “If you bring a gently used purse, your name will be entered into a draw. All purses will be donated to the Amelia Rising Sexual Assault Centre on behalf of Victoria’s Read.”

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