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I got the info from work. I've worked at a car parts store for the past 10 years. I'm the gal your mechanic orders his parts from. According to my computer, that year 3.5 is an interference motor, with a recommended service interval of 100,000 miles. Best to check with the dealer to be 100%...

The 97 Intrepid has an interference motor, so it's more than if it goes, you don't. With that type of engine, losing that timing belt means losing your engine. Definitely replace it, as soon as possible. The mechanic should recommend replacing the water pump while he is in there. Do it. You...

I couldn't understand the big fuss over the pineapple wedger... until I had some fresh pineapple yesterday. Someone brought a fruit tray to my SIL's yesterday and it had fresh pineapple on it. OMG! I forgot how great it was! The women all stood around the tray talking about how great it was...

I brought them to my SIL's Super Bowl party last night. They were a huge hit! I don't think they even made it to kick-off! Too hot for me, but I was the only one! I've gotten my SIL into PC, and she served the Jerk Chicken Nachos, the Pizza Dip, Smoky Buffalo Chicken Wings, and the Roasted...

I had never had brie before, and I made the brown sugar dijon brie at my MIL's show loast November. Everyone loved it, myself included!

My host tomorrow night desperately wants to make these. I've never done a demo cold before, I always make it at least once at home before I go in front of a group of people I don't know. I didn't make these because I was thinking they look so easy, what's the big deal? Now I'm worried. She...

Now I'm worried! I've never done an open house or anything of the sort. I am planning a Mystery Host/Host Appreciation/Holiday show on November 8. I just booked the clubhouse at my MIL's condo before I got online. Now I'm wondering if I should! I've spoken with a handful of people before I...

One of the directors in my cluster has children with nut allergies. She will NOT make recipes that use nuts, with no exceptions. The oils from peanuts stay on your hands even after you wash them. Tell your recruit to explain to her hosts about the allergy. I can't imagine anyone having a...

My mother was addicted to Pampered Chef when I was younger. She bought all the stones when they first came out. When she found out she couldn't wash them, she lost it and put them in the attic. When she relocated 8 years ago, she found the stones and gave them all to my younger sister. Her...

My guests LOVE using the Ultimate Mandoline! Well, once they get over the fear of it and see how easy it is. I usually just demo it with limes and lemons because they smell soooo good! The other favorite of mine is cutting a potato with the forged utility knife. Many people are like I was...

So, from the brink of becoming inactive to having 3 potential hosts and 2 potential recruits (YAY!!), I am trying to book November solid. I didn't even hold 2 shows for the last SAT and I so desperately want to get to that $1500 level AT LEAST! Before I call these potential hosts, I wanted to...

I ordered them from my PWS and when I submitted the order, it brought me to the consultant's sign in screen. Once I signed in, it completed the order. I figured we wouldn't receive commission on what we order, but last night I got an online sales summary from the order. Maybe that's how we...

The new Homemade for the Holidays is up on CC. Candy Cane Brownie Lollipops, Turtle Pretzel Candies, and Raspberry Mousse Cookie Napoleons! Yum times three! I'm combining a Mystery Host/Hostess Appreciation/Holiday show for November and I can't wait! It's my first one!

Last fall, I put the base in the bowl, filled the bowl 1/3 with candy corns, and placed a small pumpkin on the base. It was a hit! Of course, a few days later I had to add more candy corns... ;)

I feel you! While my passion for the products will never die, my passion for the business has turned into a pity party for myself. I am getting emails from HO monthly, letting me know that I am close to becoming inactive. I walk a fine line each and every month, scratching together shows to...