Recent content by DebsApronStrings

Do you still have any of the t shirts? I am a solid medium (size 10).

I just tell hosts to have the ingredients ready for their own favorite meatloaf. I sure can eat the first meatloaf. I would then make up the BBQ Rub into a sauce to dip in. The demo is not long, because most of it is done up ahead. I have the meatloafs finished and placed in pans. I have...

We fixed this the other night at home as I have several Cold Stone parties this month. The Round Covered Baker is perfect! The ice cream didn't melt as fast, because I put it in the freezer as soon as I got to the hosts' home. I only had one flavor available. I will get more creative and...

I have been filling up my August Calendar with Back To School Power Cooking Shows. I present the idea to hosts as I am calling them about getting their party booked on the calendar, and they are EXCITED to have something different, valuable, and practical to share with guests. I have also been...

I have had 2 customers complain that the regular shears won't cut plastic (like a bread bag). They are not very old. Are they self-sharpening like the white ones?

I, too, have been glad for the delay. I'd like all the bugs worked out, but also, if I am at a home where I can't get Internet, I won't be able to use my lap top to input parties. I am working at getting an I-pad, even a used, reconditioned one, but I don't earn enough right now to afford it...

Thank you for sharing! A friend just bought a home and the realtor gave her some beautiful, large wind chimes for their deck. It didn't even occur to me that gifts might be given out. Fabulous!

I will allow a host 2 different dates on my calendar. The original date, and one change. If they cannot follow through on the second date, I suggest she try a catalog show and collect some orders.

Not having specific products is generally not a problem. Offer the shows you can or want to. If I am asked about a product I don't have, I ask the crowd if anyone has it, and what they think. I am okay with being honest about my tools - if it is one I want, I tell them its on my wish list...

I'll check vistaprint now!

I have had 6 MIA hosts in the last 3 months. I guess that may not seem like much, but is has affected several of my reward opportunities, and these folks just don't call me back! I wanted to leave a message with 2 of them about the witness protection program they must have joined. So, my...

I did several booths this spring, and gave up on drawings. I got too many "fluffy" leads that didn't go anywhere, and I just don't have that much time to follow up. Now, I stand on the outside of my booth (I push my table back as far as I can) and hand out free recipe cards with my information...

I have tried a little bit of it all, and have had several customers who thought everything had a life time guarantee. I have felt bullied by guests who demand I pay for returned items, or expect me to make sure everything is done for them. There is just no pleasing some people, and I have...

I have been wondering the same things! Thank you everyone! Jane, you are so generous!

Thank you! It is so great to offer these to guest who purchase our tools! I am working through some of the recipes and posting my photos on my PC facebook page. Way fun!