Bring2Fruition

A Little Q & A

I recieve numerous questions on a daily basis from customers. I try my best to answer them as quickly as possible, however, for this particular question, I decided it would be best to post it on the blog because a lot of you may want to know. The potential customer asked, "Why are you selling so low? Is something wrong with it? By "it", I assume she means merchandise. First, I would like to say that I received this question before having my morning coffee, so I wasn't sure how to take it. I'm sure the person meant no ill-intent, but because there was a slight insinuation that I would sell someone something that I would not put on my own child, caused me to be slighty offended. However, after my caffiene kicked it, I realized, she may really just want to know.

So to answer her question, this is how Bring-to-Fruition works. We buy excessive inventory from distributors, manufacturers, retailers, and other authorized resellers. Everything is authentic and brand new. But because the economy is so poor right now, we are able to purchase at a lower price and pass the savings on to our customers. It's the trickle down effect. Last year, our prices were a little higher than they are now, but so was everything else in our society. 

I hope this answers her question and any of yours. Happy Friday! 

Happy Friday, Everybody!

$10.00 Tuesday!

It's $10.00 Tuesday again, guys! Out of all the promotions I do in the store, I have to admit, this one is my favorite! Don't forget to shop to you drop! Anywho, gotta go for now, one of my distributors is being a little testy! However, I will be blogging throughtout the day because I need your opinions on something.

Fair-Weather Friend

A credit card is one of the most fair-weather friends that a consumer can have. It’s your BFF when the economy is good. Showering you with a line of credit that you didn’t even deserve—much less could afford. Your credit card didn’t even ask much of you, only requiring you to be 18 years of age and able to sign your name. You know, so she wouldn’t be doing anything “illegal”. Beyond that, you and your credit card had a pretty open relationship. She allowed you to charge until your heart was content. The union was GREAT! But when the recession hit, your credit card turn on you like you gave her a STD. Reason being, when the economy takes a dive, it’s every man for himself. Creditors are forced to create ways to increase their profits, and you, the credit user, is the first person they expect to pick up the tab.

Interest Charges

One stream of income that funds a credit card companies is interest charges. Basically, interest is price you pay for using their money. During the honeymoon stage of your financial union with your credit provider, the interest rate is very low. However, this is only for a fixed amount of time. Once your account has been open for six months to a year, the interest rate will inevitably increase. At the end of 2008, the average interest rate on credit cards was over 18 percent. I will not even disclose what the average interest rate is currently because I’m not sure I would be able to talk you off the financial ledge.

Prepare for Impact

When a credit card provider begins to raise interest rates, while lower credit limits; they are preparing for a financial impact—and it is perfect legal for them to do so. Hence the reason, it is so important that you read the fine print of your credit card agreements. Because if you would have taken the time to navigate your way through that financial jargon, you would know that your credit card was just a cheap thrill. She can raise your interest rates at any time—for any reason. Oftentimes, she does not even need cause. However, she is legally bound to notify you in writing before increasing the interest rate. So make sure you open each and every piece of literature from your credit provider.

Universal Default

While weathering the storm of this recession, if you can help it, pay all of your bills on time. Your credit card will stalk your credit report when the economy is bad, searching for any changes. If you submit a payment late, even if it was to a different financial institution, your credit card provider can hold you accountable under universal default. Meaning, you will now be deemed a credit risk. The true colors of your credit card will be revealed at this time, and she will raise your interest rate, charge you penalties, and lower your credit line. With a friend like her—you damn sure don’t need any enemies!

Happy Birthday, Luther!

Big Luther Vandross, not little Luther Vandross! : ) 

Barbara Walter's has drank the "Twitter" Kool-Aid!

Barbara Walter's has officially drank from the "Twitter" kool-aid cup, and yes, she did it while hosting her show "The View."  By the end of the show, she had almost 3,000 followers. I wonder if Star Jones is one of them? Anywho, I have so many comments for the celebrities who have jumped on the Twitter bandwagon, but I am going to remain silent and shut my glass door. I'm probably just secretly hating, anyway. Hell, I'm still drunk off of the "Facebook" kool-aid!   

T.G.I.F!!!!!!!!

Why do we get so excited on Fridays? For most of us, it's not as if Friday is the end of our work week! It must just be the connotation, and the fact, that it's and introduction to the weekend! Whatever the reason, enjoy yours, and find a Happy Hour, so you can have a drink for me!

Bo Obama has Haters already!

Would someone please explain to me how a 6-month old dog, who was just introduced to the world a  few days ago, could already have haters? Maybe I shouldn't say haters, but the ladies of "The View" were a little harsh towards little Bo Obama, this morning. I happened to overhear the ladies, as they were serving as my background noise, while I was finishing some paperwork, and little "Bo Obama" happened to prance his way into the "hot topics" segment of the show. Now when I first heard his name mentioned I thought nothing of it; I turn around to see his little adorable picture, and I expected to hear comments about how cute he was, and I assumed that would be the end of it. But I was wrong, the ladies proceeded to discuss "little Bo" for quite awhile. They debated if him being a gift from Senator Kennedy was proper, they went on to discuss who should walk him, and they even suggested who should pick up little Bo's poop. And if that is not disturbing enough, little Bo Obama already has a website, or should I say dogsite?

Anywho, I admit, I thought the little Obama dogwatch was cute at first, but this much discussion over a household pet is a little disturbing. I can only imagine what the rest of the week will bring. Correct me if I wrong, but don't we have just a few issues that may warrant some of our attention, besides little Bo Obama? I mean can't we at least wait until he is housetrained first before we deem him to be so newsworthy?  Just a thought...

If I Build It, Will You Come?

One of the distributors I deal with has been trying to encourage me to carry Hannah Montana in the store. I didn't really give it much thought, but I like to give the people what they want. So let me know if you think it's a good idea. 

Oprah: Too Hot For T.V.

I know I may be a little late on this, but between running my store, writing projects, raising a teenager, and trying to manage the rest of my dysfunction, I do not have time to watch television. However, at least once a week, I like to unplug myself from the world and just fall back and catch up on my TiVoed shows. This week, I chose Sunday to be that day. So after Easter dinner, I began my afternoon of doing nothing.

First, I had my Suze Orman fix, a little “True Love”, a taste of “The Game”, and I planned to finish the day off with a little Oprah. I had no idea what awaited me! The topic of the show was “How to Have the Sex Talk with Your Kids”, don’t quote me on that, but that was the gist of the show. The expert who was there to help explain the proper way to have the “talk” was Dr. Laura Berman. First I would like to say that I understand that she is well-versed in her field and I did agree with her, about 70% of the time. That being said, there is no such accolade or degree held by this woman that could convince me that it is healthy to explain to my 7 or 8 year old child what an orgasm or a vibrator is!

I understand that we live in a different era and children are very curious, so I agree that a parent should answer any question presented by her child, even if it is sexual in nature. However, explaining an orgasm or teaching a child to use a vibrator, is just throwing the lid off of Pandora’s Box a little too soon for me. Now don’t get me wrong, I have taught my son about his body, and I have bought him numerous books to explain what and why certain things would happen to it. However, I am not going to encourage certain behaviors. And no I’m not in denial; I have a teenager, so I know he has “explored” his body! But I’ll be damn if I am going to make it my job to promote his journeys.  

In my opinion, I thought the show was a little too hot for TV, because my blood was at mid-boil by the end it. The infamous sex talk is part of being a parent, but it is also our job, to protect our children’s innocence for as long as possible. There are numerous things in this world to prey on their virtue on a daily basis, but no parent needs to start stealing innocence at home. So while I think the “talk” is necessary, I also believe certain areas are still taboo.