Diaries of a Tupper Rebel

 Living paycheck to paycheck is not living it's stressing, giving into anxiety, worrying about where your next bill payment is coming from or where your next meal is coming from. In present day, stable income is difficult to come by even if you have a steady job, you're still hurting financially because what you have is not cutting it. When you're supporting a family, it becomes more dire to KNOW how you're going to cross that finish line.  The pandemic left many out of work and now businesses are struggling to get back to business due to lack of staff. These same businesses had no choice to but cut down on their staff because they were closed or significantly cut their operating hours that they could not sustain the size of their staff. Direct sales companies flourished because it was the only business where operating hours were able to remain because it transferred to virtual.  I started my business in September 2020. I wasn't sure how it was going to go with much...

When you're not a fan of working out but you are a fan of long walks, the weather is never your friend. In the winter, it can be too cold to walk (though it's the weather I prefer) and the summer is too hot and sticky however it's not just the stickiness that gets to me. I heat up quickly, feeling all kinds of discomfort from headaches to tiredness to the swelling of my hands and feet. My oldest stepson doesn't too well either. If he's in the heat too long, he becomes disoriented, short of breath, and he can also swell up. As you can tell, with as hot as it's been, I have not gone on walks like I wanted however since I got myself the Xtreme Aqua Freezeable Bottle, I want to see how we do.  The XtremeAqua Freezeable Bottle really is amazing. I brought the bottle to my work, fully frozen. This is what it looked like by about 2, 3pm. It was sitting in my office since 8am. Usually a normal water bottle would've been completely thawed and let's face it, drunk...

 The most common resolution for a new year, new month, and new day is to lose weight. I should know, I've made the same resolution several times. I can't have the same breakfast every day, it bothers my stomach. Some days I can eat scrambled eggs, other days I can't; some days I can eat avocados, other days I can't; some days oatmeal seems appealing but most days, I can't. This morning I had a breakfast that I can most definitely tolerate: fruit. I don't always have time to sit down and have a proper breakfast. Today was one of those days because I woke up late.  The fastest breakfast I could get together is grapefruit and cherries. I put them in my Lunch-It container (which is environmentally friendly being made from recyclable materials like our eco water bottles). The lunch-it container is great for portion control and for snacks.  As you can see, it was perfect for my breakfast this morning. They are really ideal for snacks, cold lunches, and fruit. It's...

 For those of us who struggle to bring lunch to work everyday know it's because 1) sometimes we don't know what to bring and 2) we just don't make the time because we have to find extra containers, find the right container which has eaten up our "free" time before we head into work. It's also because when you have a family at home, you want to save the leftovers for them so your spouse or partner isn't scrambling to plan a meal during their already busy day. Well, at least that's my dilemma however I'm about to share with you a quick dinner for 5 that is fast, easy, and portable. Did I say portable? Yes I did.  Our journey for this dinner begins at one of my favorite grocery stores, Wegmans. Now I know what you're thinking, "Gemma, you just shared with us about saving money and you go to Wegmans?" I do but not for EVERYTHING and not ALL THE TIME. Wegmans is like a treat but just because you're tight on finances does not mean they ...

  Shopping on a budget can be frustrating and downright not fun. It occurs often when you're doing this thing called adulting and if you're like me, you hope for a chance to splurge on yourself to get things you WANT instead of constantly paying for things you NEED (like paying bills).  This pandemic has not helped things. Since the reopening of businesses (those that survived the pandemic), prices have skyrocketed which I'm sure it's to help these businesses regain ground. Many are on tight budgets. Grocery shopping has even become a headache because $40 doesn't get you far even in the discounted grocery stores like Aldi's and Grocery Outlet. The average lowest grocery bill for my family of 5 is $70-$80 while the most expensive has been $160-180. It may seem low but when you take bills and other necessities into account, that's a lot to lose.  One way to save money is to use an app called Flashfood. Flashfood tells you what stores in your area has discounte...

  Greetings!  I am Gemma, your happy peppy Tupper Rebel. I have had my Tupperware business since September of 2020. My good friend and sissy Emmy recruited me and I must admit, I was skeptical when she first approached me about it. You see, I had tried multiple direct sales companies in the past including Lia Sophia and Pampered Chef. I felt I tried to the best of my ability to succeed. I wasn't making money, getting parties, or getting anywhere. I did everything that was suggested to me but it just didn't work out. It's not the fault of the teams I was on, they just weren't for me and that is okay; however I did spend over $200 a piece in each company. I tried both companies twice but my heart just wasn't in it because I experienced no success.  This is something I must stress. It's okay if you try something and it doesn't fit. Not everyone is going to click but I advise you, especially when you're starting your business for your main income or special ...