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What is christmas: Definition and 200 Discussions

  1. W

    Gift Set Ideas for Christmas Shows: Seeking Advice!

    I am looking for pic and/or ideas for making up sets for Christmas gifts to take to my shows starting in November. Anyone have ones they'd be willing to share? Any tips, ideas, etc will be greatly appreciated!!
  2. babywings76

    How many vendors should we have for our Christmas Stop & Shop event?

    A friend of mine sells 31 and asked me if I'd like to help her organize a Stop & Shop event for the beginning of December. She has a friend who runs a local hotel and might be able to let us use a banquet room for free or at a low cost. Having never done one before, I'm looking for ideas...
  3. 1PamperedMommy

    Gift Ideas for the Holidays: Batter Bowls & Beyond!

    I'd like to start a thread with all of your Christmas (Holiday) Gift Ideas. Has anyone given out batter bowls with mixes in them? What are some fantastic mixes that you do in the batter bowls, and do you have any tips on preparing them? Also, are there any other ideas for special gifts? I'd...
  4. F

    I'm I Just Missing It? Christmas Deadline?

    Anyone know the show submission deadline with regular shipping to arrive by Christmas? Usually we get the dates far in advance.
  5. F

    Director When is the Cut-Off Date for Regular Shipping Christmas Delivery?

    Has anyone seen the date we need to submit by to have Christmas delivery? All I see is submit by 23rd with extra shipping cost. What about a regular show with regular shipping.....anyone know?
  6. O

    How to Decorate a Christmas in July Booth?

    I've been asked to do a Christmas in July booth. I've never done one. Do I actually do a Christmas theme with red/green etc., or do I keep to my summer colors and theme? Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
  7. raebates

    Maximizing Your Next Christmas: Tips and Ideas for Post-Holiday Preparation

    Today is December 27. There are 363 days until Christmas. Don't panic. I'm not going to actually start a countdown. I just wanted to remind you that this is a great time to start preparing for next Christmas. What went right? Make note of anything new you did this year that really helped...
  8. C

    Director Late Night Christmas Lead: A Lucky Gift Return or Last-Minute Shopper?

    and I was taking a little break from creating "atmosphere" for the morning...and I JUST got a new lead. Someone interested in purchasing product. How much you want to bet they opened a present and are now wanting to return it???
  9. Karen

    Christmas Gift Delivery Gone Missing - What to Do?

    I have a customer who ordered a Christmas gift from my website and had it shipped direct to the recipient. The tracking information shows that it was delivered (left at the front door) on Dec. 22, however the recipient didn't see anything when she got home. (I'm afraid someone saw the delivery...
  10. A

    Director What Are You Cooking for Christmas?

    I have to bring some side dishes to go with an unknown main dish (yes - thank you to my dear husband for making holiday plans and not getting quite all the details), I am wanting to go outside the box a little... any suggestions or favorites of yours?
  11. raebates

    Christmas Tricks & My Mad Ninja Skills

    I recently discovered that I have mad ninja skills. In order for this to make any sense you need to know that last year The Furry Guy and I secretly slipped Star Trek communicator badges (from Kellogg's cereals) into his older brother's Christmas stocking. That brother is a Trekker. He even had...
  12. c00p

    Delicious Christmas Trifle Recipes to Try this Holiday Season

    Hello All, It's been a while since I've been out here and I did a little searching and saw the trifle recipe for the Mint-Raspberry Trifle and it sounds great. However, I am wondering if anyone has come up with any other Christmas-type trifle recipes? Thanks so much! Andrea
  13. T

    Personal My Christmas Present Arrived Early!

    We have been dreading the holidays around here, first one since my husband moved out and my oldest son had moved to Los Angeles. Yesterday afternoon, my middle son and his girlfriend came over, about 10 minutes later the doorbell rang and my oldest son was standing there. :love: The dairy...
  14. ChefCKHall

    Some of the Best Christmas Movie Quotes:

    I love Christmas movies! Would watch them daily....this is slated for tonight: Over the years I got to be quite a connoisseur of soap. My personal preference was for Lux, but I found Palmolive had a nice, piquant after-dinner flavor - heady, but with just a touch of mellow smoothness. Life...
  15. wadesgirl

    Chasing My Dream Trip: My 12 Days of Christmas Sale

    I just checked my points! I am only 2400 away from the trip. I know I have about $500 in sales to turn in tonight. I am doing a 12 days of Christmas sale which is getting some pretty good results. I'm trying!!!!!!!!! Not giving up!
  16. M

    Christmas Stocking Cake: Tips and Ideas for the Perfect Holiday Dessert

    Has anyone made this? Any ideas or tips to share. I ALWAYS make the recipe before, but have been SOOOO busy I haven't had time to make this one. Of course I'm demoing it tonight. problems? hints? HELP ...
  17. kristina16marie

    Did My 12 Days of Christmas Pay it Forward Campaign Fall Short?

    So this was my first year doing the 12 Days of Christmas - Pay it Forward Campaign. I had 8 hosts participating but they all fizzled. Everyone said they asked people but no one was interested. I'm definitely going to try again next year. This year I was doing the "Pay it Forward" style where...
  18. jbondr

    Pampered Chef Christmas Ornament

    I just made an awesome ornament using the etched acrylic birthday cake with chefs hat necklace from the Disney Trip. Our tree is full of ornaments with personal meaning. Kids craft projects, my youngest childs outgrown pacifier, memories of family members no longer with us and now my PC...
  19. P

    Alternative to 12 Days of Christmas...

    I wasn't sure what to search for, or how to word this. I saw a few posts about the 12 Days of Christmas contest that people did, well obviously it's past time for that. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas for contests in January. Like a New Year contest or something?
  20. kcjodih

    Who Is Christmas Baking This Year..

    and what have you made or what are you going to make? I'm making some of my usuals but I'm skipping alot of them, just tired of them. I've also found a few online I'm going to try too. Hopefully they become new favorites. So far I've done the usual butter tarts, shortbread, pecan tassies and...
  21. Intrepid_Chef

    Help Me This Christmas: Money is Tight!

    If you are stumped as to what to get me for Christmas, green paper with dead presidents on it would be most helpful ... I was just informed that Ye Olde HP is Dead as a Doornail. What do you expect from a 7 year old piece of equipment you bought for $65 2 years ago on E-Bay? Cheapest...
  22. wadesgirl

    Well Isn't That Just the Christmas Spirit?!

    :yuck: Really picture that smiley wanted to vomit not just being grossed out! Cause that's how I feel right now! I've mentioned my in-laws before on here and even complained last year at Christmas when we finally got lists from dear BIL, SIL and kids three days before Christmas. Even about...
  23. S

    How to Prepare for a Christmas Bingo Open House as a New Vendor?

    Hello Everyone - I am a new consultant getting started and looking for help on an upcoming vendor event. Next Saturday I am showing at a Christmas Bingo open house which will have 13 vendors on display. Guests do not pay admission to enter the event but pay $20 for a pack of Bingo cards (pk is...
  24. C

    Christmas Trifle Recipes: Beyond the Pumpkin Trifle

    I need a Christmas Trifle for a show. Does anyone have one other than the pumpkin trifle?
  25. raebates

    Chris' Christmas Newsletter: Share Yours!

    I send out a Christmas newsletter every year. Thought I'd share it here. Feel free to share your own.ETA: While you know him as The Furry Guy, our family and old friends know him as Chris. ;)
  26. M

    Christmas Cookies for Cookie Exchange!

    I would like to make cookies NOW with my daughter for a cookie exchange on the 13th of December. She has vacation until after Thanksgiving weekend, and I'd LOVE to do this with her when there is time to do it! Does anyone have recipes or ideas on how I can make them then freeze? If so how...
  27. doughmama

    Christmas Invitation Flier Needed

    Does anyone have an invitation made for a holiday shopping party? I have a host who wants to send out a festive invitation flier - not the postcards. Did a search but did not find anything. Thanks!
  28. babywings76

    Christmas Gift Ideas Flyer for Catty Shows

    I know there's one on CC and one other flyer in the files of themed gift sets, but I'm wondering if anyone has put together any other Christmas gift ideas. Maybe the kind that give ideas at certain price points? I'm going to make something to e-mail out to my catty show hosts to give them...
  29. A

    What Are the Best Cookie Types for a High-Efficiency Cookie Exchange Show?

    I have 4 Shows in December that we are doing a Cookie Exchange! The guests will bring 4 dozen cookies of some kind, along with a plastic container. At the show we will make 3 different kinds of cookies. I am definitely doing the cookie press but was wondering what other kinds you guys would...
  30. baychef

    Director How can I spruce up my table for the holidays?

    What is everyone doing to sort of decorate your table or a product to get everyone in the holiday mood? Sometimes just the simpliest of ideas can dress things up...but then..one must be a bit creative...and this one is not.:D
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