What is halloween: Definition and 53 Discussions

So last year I made up goody bags for parents of trick-or-treaters in our neighborhood. They had the cute poem that's been going around (the one with all the candy names), a mini catalog, corresponding candy, a business card, and a coupon inside for $5 off any sized order or something along...

Host wants a Halloween themed recipe. Any suggestion? I have a few things, but none of them really show off many products, and the ones that do take too long to make for a show...

Anyone have any Halloween quick tips for our shows and newsletters? They don't have to be product related- but that's a plus. Let's see how many we can get!

Does anyone have any fun ideas for a Halloween themed show?

Hi everyone, I have a host who wants to do a Halloween themed show. Does anyone have any ideas that might be cool for this? I'm having a hard time getting rolling with this one.. I am still thinking about summer!

This was forwarded to me by my director. I am going to try the Pumpkin /Apple Pizza. Sounds so good.

Hi Everyone, I have a show where I'd like to show off our products for Halloween treats. So far I have: cookie press with pumpkin disc easy accent decorator to make ribbons on witch's hat cookies (using Hershey kiss) fluted stoneware for pumpkin cake creative cutters for bread, cheese and...

I have a host for October 30. It will the be day kids in her area trick or treat. She'd like to do something kid-centered with a Halloween theme. I haven't had little ones in my home for years, and I never really did much with Halloween. So, I'm stumped. Believe it or not, this host works...

I'm doing a show Sunday and wanted to feature a way to use some leftover Halloween candy. Anyone ever made a specific dessert for this? I'm thinking a big cookie with stuff sprinkled on top but suggestions are welcome. Thanks.

Someone emailed this on another sight and I thought that I'd share... Might be fun to email or send to customers... or just use for your own personal use. I changed it up a little, added a couple pictures and reformatted, just because it was all double spaced and huge, so I condensed it a...

I'm doing a combination fair at our local mall -- it is a combination event for women to start their businesses, along with the local Halloween parade. Each child needs to register a week in advance and obtain a bag -- I thought I could insert a recipe into the bag since the mom's will be...

I have a show on the 30th

Hi fellow cheffers! I am hosting my first open house/recipe tasting this Sunday. I plan to have 3 tables set up, one for Halloween idea, one for Fall/Thanksgiving ideas and one for Christmas. I am going to offer a couple of recipes on each, and display the PC items used to make them. I...

I booked a show today and the lady would like to do a Halloween Theme. I'm all excited about this and have several ideas rushing through my head, but I was wondering if any of you have ever done one of these. If so, would you mind sharing your success/what I'd do different stories? If not, do...

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I wanted to use Smarties candies and do the "Be a Smartie, host a party" handouts to the Moms on Halloween ... but I can't find Smarties on the island!!! :( I ended up buying Hershey's Kisses tonight. I'm trying to come up with a cute slogan for the Kisses. I'm drawing a blank. So far...

I've got 2 shows next week, and wanted to offer some recipes that may go along with a Halloween theme... Anyone else doing so, and if so, what recipes? Or if anyone has suggestions ideas..I'd love to hear.. One I am going to offer is a Pumpkin Trifle....

Hi Ladies, I have seen a few threads talking about this but I am wondering what you all will be doing to promote your business with regards to Halloween? I live in the country and we do not get ANY trick-or-treaters due to the fact that our driveway is really steep and not well lit. We also...

I would like to serve the Brie (with Pecans and Apricot preserves) and the Cheesy Crab Dip for a Halloween get together. Does anyone have any suggestions for "creepy" or Haloween names for these recipes? I am not very creative! Thanks!

Hi all, I've just been informed by my Sunday afternoon show hostess, she's calling all the guests and asking them to come in costume and she expects me to come in costume :grumpy: , and we're going to have a who's the ?? contest. She never did tell me the catagory, scary, creepy, prettiest...

I am doing the candy bag (Whoppers, Smarties, Sprees & :-) Suckers) with the little Halloween flyer w the candy saying, my contact info, an offer for a cooking show and November's specials, etc. I am giving these to my son's daycare & to the guests at my shows on the 18th & 24th. Does anyone...

I love the little Halloween poems about booking a party and the idea of a little treat bag for the parents, but what kind of response have other consultants had with this? I'm REALLY trying to book November solid and have some cute (and free!!) Fall/Halloween gift bags and realize the candy...

What is everyone putting in their "hand out bags" to the moms for Halloween?? So far I am thinking about: Business Card Recipe on back of "Host a show and get a free gift" post card Magnet for refrigerator Flyers etc Any other ideas?? I would like to put something appealing in the...

Oct 30 (and I suppose 31) are available dates for me. Any thoughts on a Halloween show? Obvioulsy people could dress up, but any other ideas?

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071031/ap_on_re_us/halloween_recall Fake teeth recalled for too much lead 1 hour, 56 minutes ago The government announced an 11th-hour recall Wednesday to warn consumers that fake Halloween teeth sold by the tens of thousands since last year contain...

Hey guys!! Sorry I haven't been on in a while!:o I've been trying to stay off of here and work with my team more. (they are ROCKING with turning in over $5k this month on their own!!) :D :D :D Well I have and unfortunately, put my sales and customers on the backburner. :cry: Because of this...

I just recieved the following tip for marketing at Halloween... -Put candy in bags and attach a business card, and hand out to tricker-treaters. put this on the back of the card, "Here are some treats for your tummy, and give this card to your Mummy" Okay, my question is this "tacky"...

My director just passed this along...it came from NED Darla Oelmann... Simple Additions "indoor smores" shared by Candy Wells. Take the large Woven Selections Square Server and line it with our great linens or linens of the season or theme you may have. Place the Large Simple...

I wasnt sure where to put this.. but figured it would be nice to get a jump start on. My Director, Laurie McCullen came up with this great little ditty, and I have been printing it out for the last few years with a Smarties Candy attached to it. Usually I am out with the boys Trick or Treating...

Help--will this consultant still count for me?I am in my third month of relinquishment. Today I have 5 active consultants and our team has $4000 in sales. BUT on Oct 1st, one of my 5 active will be inactive. Will I then go into repromotion OR because I made it up and will have met the...