IMPORTANT!!!

***Items in red have been edited/updated from the original post.


Yeah, I know I'm terrible about keeping this thing updated...  But I came back to post this today, because it's important.


I'M MOVING AGAIN!!!


Yeah, not what you wanted to hear, I'm sure...BUT...it will be my last move for a VERY long time!


As most of you know, I'm an "Army Wife"...and it just so happens that after we just moved to a bigger place (in September '10), my husband's military job transfers him to another office.  300 miles away.  


This move is...well...interesting.  


It just so happens that my ex-husband (who lives in the exact area we will be moving to) recently took a job in Austin, TX.  He starts this job in early March, and offered to let me buy "our" house back for the mortgage payoff.  (Odd arrangement, I know...but a SWEET deal.)  My husband (the current one...LOL) started his new job today and will be staying at the armory or with friends until we are able to physically relocate into the house at the end of February when my ex moves out.


This is going to be a stressful time for me, as my husband is gone, and I have to handle the housework, children, packing, and preparing for this move...alone...  All while trying to run my business.  Granted, this will be my third time having to do this (in the past two years), so you would think I'd be a professional mover by now.  LOL.  


I feel even more bad for my husband, who is basically bumming it right now...living out of his office and/or with friends (as opposed to staying in a hotel) to help us save up some money for this sudden and unexpected move.


Anyway...with all that said, this is how business will be running...  (I've made a bulleted list so you won't miss any of the details.)

• I'm doing some major multi-tasking these days, so turn around time will be slightly longer than usual.  I will post regular updates on my Facebook page.
• I will be taking orders through Monday, January 31st.  The shop will close down (only temporarily, of course) at 12:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 1st.  The Etsy shop will still be there, as this is only a temporary hiatus, but it'll be in vacation mode so no new orders can be placed.
• I will continue filling orders and will not pack up my office until ALL ORDERS have shipped.  (So, never fear...your packages will ship out before the actual move takes place.)  This is part of the reason I'm closing down several weeks before I actually relocate...to give me time to tie up all the loose ends (without worrying about a constant flow of new orders pouring in) before packing up my supplies.
• I will be traveling a lot over the next couple of months, so the number of post office trips I make per week will decrease.  (I currently make 3-4 trips per week.)  The days I am home will be spent filling orders like a mad woman (LOL), and my travel days will likely be the days I use to ship out packages (since I'll already be on the road and all).
• During this time, it is strongly suggested that you correspond with me via e-mail instead of through Etsy.  Etsy is just a pain in the butt to log in to all the time (especially if it's just to check messages).  E-mail is easy...desktop, laptop, iPhone...it's always easily accessible no matter where I am, which means quicker responses.
• It is ESTIMATED that I will re-open somewhere around mid-March or so, however, this may vary, depending on how the move goes.  (We have some painting and small repairs to make on the house before I can re-open.)  Again...keep up with me on Facebook for the latest update on re-opening.

Anyway...  If you have any questions, feel free to comment or send me an email (hificosmetics@gmail.com).  I'm so blessed to have such wonderful customers, and I thank you all for your continued patience with my family's military life!  It really means so much!!!

Do you want the good news or the bad news first?

Hey guys...  I just thought I'd make a quick post here to announce some stuff.

GOOD NEWS IS...

I'm having another baby!!!  Yay!  I'm tentatively due in March, but of course that can change after my first sonogram.  We're very excited!!!  Here's my other two lovelies, Julia (age 6) and Raven (age 2)...  They'll be 7 and 3 by the time their new brother or sister is born.

 

Me and my hubby...  

(I was 7 months pregnant with Raven in this photo.)

POSSIBLY BAD NEWS IS...

Due to me being "with child", we now MUST move to a larger home.  As most of you know, I currently run my business from a teensy weensy little room in my microscopic apartment, but as of now, that has to change.  It doesn't help matters that I am considered to be a high-risk pregnancy, as both of my other children had complicated pregnancies and/or births.  Basing this off my history, I'll probably end up on bed rest somewhere around 25 weeks or so (which shouldn't affect my ability to sit on my butt and make eyeshadow, by the way...LOL).

With all that said, our move to a larger home will be fairly quick, as we want to have enough time for me to help out with packing and moving before my doctor puts me on all those medical restrictions...  We already have a place, and we're moving around the first of September (to give the current occupant time to move out).  I will be TEMPORARILY closing down my shop for about a month so we can pack, move, and unpack.  I'll obviously have to be allowed time to ship out existing orders, pack up my office, relocate it, and unpack and reorganize before I can resume normal business.  I know, sad face, right?

I know it sucks, and trust me, my lack of income for that month is going to suck harder...  BUT I'd much rather sacrifice my income than sacrifice my customer service.  You guys are awesome.  So with all that said...

HI-FI COSMETICS WILL BE CLOSING TEMPORARILY from AUGUST 16th TO SEPTEMBER 13th so I can move and get settled into my new office space.

If you guys need or want anything, I suggest you make plans to purchase before August 16th, otherwise, it will be mid-September before you can order anything.

SO sorry this is so sudden, but I promise, I'm coming back!!!  I expect Hi-Fi Cosmetics to be around for a very long time!!!  I'll continue to update Facebook (my personal page and fan page) to keep you guys posted on my progress.  :)

Thanks so much for all your love and support!