Springfield Metro Woman

Volume 113

Business Spotlight

How jewelry sales has helped pay for her son’s education!

Lesa Shelley and her son Page 10

Cover photo by Crystal Wetter DC Photography By S&W crystal@dcphotographybysw.com www.dcphotographybysw.com

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According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, full-time workers age 25 and over without a high school diploma have median weekly earnings of $457, compared with $651 for high school graduates with no college, and $1,189 for those holding at least a bachelor’s degree (first quarter, 2013 report).

If you’ve been thinking about going back to school, now is the time! Your first step is to submit an application to the school of your choice. Most colleges and universities use an online application form. Next, request that your official high school and college transcripts be sent to the school. You should then complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid

(FAFSA) – this can be completed online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. You may also want to consider applying for scholarships and grants through the school you will be attending. And finally, register for classes.

There are many resources available on school websites that can help guide you through the process - perhaps one of the most valuable resources schools provide are advisors. Your advisor can help you through the steps and create a path to your degree. It’s a good idea to meet with your advisor before you register for classes so that you can be sure you have all of the prerequisites needed. They can also help you get acquainted with the campus or explain how to navigate through online courses.

No matter where you are in your life, a college degree can help you go farther!

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new client offer

receive your first hour of basic service for $39 (reg. $60) gratuity not included

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Overstock store now open!

Nothing over $10!

Shop for your entire family!

Now accepting Fall consignments by appointment!

Call for Overstock store hours Just 1.5 miles south of Plainview Rd on Hwy 160 1875 N Hwy CC, Nixa, MO 65714 Mon-Fri: 10-6 Sat: 10-5

est. 1995

417-725-0455 • www.just4youresale.com 4

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Vintage ~ Primitives ~ Antiques Fashion ~ Candles & Gifts Something for Everyone Open Tuesday ~ Saturday 10.00am ~ 5.30pm 205 N. Main St., Nixa, MO • 417-496-4456

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Spy Glass Antique Emporium Always on the Look Out! Antiques & Uniques • We Buy & Consign Antiques • • Antique Appraisals • New Items Arriving Daily 1950 S. Glenstone, Ste T. East of Half Price Books Between Glenstone & Stewart

417-315-8572

9-6 Mon - Fri, 9-4 Sat

• Antiques • Jewelry • Home Décor • Local Artists - Featuring Blossom’s Florist 2014 S. Stewart St. 10-5 Monday - Saturday Facebook.com/stuffcoop stuffcoop@gmail.com

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Antiques, Collectibles, Furniture & More...

40,000 Sq. Ft. of Shopping Fun!

PERSONAL SERVICE YOU CAN COUNT ON • • • • •

Locally owned We value your time Price matching City wide delivery Copays are the same as the big chains

417-895-9900

Drop into our convenient location at: 3305 S. Campbell, Suite D (In front of Wal-Mart Supercenter on S. Campbell) 6

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We specialize in Brazilian and Custom Brow Waxing.

Vendor Booths Available

Permanent Makeup and Body Piercing.

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Gift Certificates always available.

23 years of experience

Call now for your appointment

(417) 885-1370 or book on line at

www.thewedgewaxspecialist.com 1948 S. Glenstone Ave.

(in the Plaza Shopping Center)

Latest Fashions Ponytails, Wigs, Hair Pieces

Buy 1 Wig & Get 2nd at Half Price In stock only - $89 and Up

1710 E. Sunshine • Springfield • MO 8

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Special Care for Cancer Patients Full wigs starting at $39 Hollywood’s Best Kept Secret

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Here is your chance to lose those extra pounds and help a friend to do so too!

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Business

S P OT L I G H T Hi, I am Lesa and I sell the most AMAZING Sterling Silver Jewelry… SILPADA! My friends and relatives thought that when I began selling Silpada Jewelry it was because I was bored, needed something to do and just liked jewelry. I was and still am a stylist, teach aerobics, and am very active in my son’s life. But, the true reason I joined the Silpada team was to ease up on working so hard and have more time to spend with my precious son, who is growing up so fast, I did it for extra income to pay for his schooling, and all of his extracurricular activities. It didn’t take me long to figure out that there was something very special about this extra income plumper. Not to mention the tax benefits for the family.

I started having one party a week, and was making $800 to a $1000 a month extra for 2 hours of work

Brows & Eyeliners Before

“If you can call a fun party of woman work”. Soon I was adding parties on to each week and doubling that number, and easing up on my demanding other jobs. Adding hours that I could now spend with my son and family during the day, well that’s PRICELESS! I offer the opportunity to do what I do; to everyone I meet, because it is the easiest thing I’ve ever done, the most rewarding thing I’ve ever done. I meet women who think that they can’t do what I do because of a full time job during the day. The beauty of Silpada is you work it when you want too!

Silpada’s Motto is…”SILPADA....Find Yourself in it!”. MY motto is....”SILPADA Jewelry…I found MYSELF in it!”

Please call me today at 417-350-3803, you are never too busy to fit in what matters most, YOU! I hope your day is Sterling!!!

Sincerely, Lesa

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Young Image Center Soonok Mayhew 3165 S. Campbell 417.887.6888

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Jazzercise Springfield East Fitness Center 2732 E. Chestnut Expy., Springfield, MO 65802 (417)894-7578 | katie@jazzercise-springfield.com

Jazzercise Springfield South Fitness Center 2764 S. Campbell, Springfield, MO 65807 (417)887-2031 | love2jazz@sbcglobal.net

(Next door to previous location)

Larger space - lots of new inventory

ANTIQUES COLLECTIBLES SPORTING GOODS HOUSEHOLD

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The Best Little Bra Boutique in Springfield NO Appointments – Free Bra Fittings Mon-Fri Bands 28-56 Cups F-N 10-6, 417-885-0031 • 2309 S. Campbell Sat 10-4 (Camelot Shopping Center)

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Find Your Nearest AVEDA Salon 1941 S. glenstone, springfield, mo

(1 mile north of the mall at Cherokee & Glenstone)

417.882.6090 - Featuring Drive Through -

Free Dorm Kit (a $40 value) with cut & color service (*while supplies last)

BACK-TO-SCHOOL BLOWOUT! $25 Haircuts During August*

(*cash only - *specialty styling extra)

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• Bunk beds starting at $169 • Quality name brand mattress sets starting at $169

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M-F: 10-6, Sat: 10-5

417-581-5667

• Cash & carry available •

1649 W. Skyline, Ozark, MO 65721 Just behind and one-half blk. east of Lamberts

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Call us today to see how we can help you!

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Come visit us on the square in Ozark! Vintage Home Decor, Antiques, Jewelry, Gourmet Foods & a Fabulous Floral Department

We Feature Beautifully Framed Art of Gospel, Inspirational & Nature Images!

Sterling Silver Jewelry • Purses • Furniture

Mention this ad and receive $5 off.

Minimum purchase $25.

Exp. 9.30.13

515 N 21st St., Ozark, MO • 417-485-8888 • 576-5285 www.lighthousetreasuresllc.com

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