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Hi everyone. I'm new The Pampered Chef and was approached by a church organization to do a fundraiser. It will be a catalog show for the most part. I figured I'd give them a couple of weeks to work on orders. But in the middle of all that there is a mother/daughter tea party where I will be...

OK, my kids' daycare is willing to do a fundraiser, but they don't want it called a "fundraiser". They had several complaints that they were always raising money for something (weird since they haven't had a fundraiser since the fall of 2008 - other than a Silpada Jewelry one last spring that...

We usually get together with another couple for New Year's Eve. We usually do a garden salad, filet mignon (our friends bring from their butcher!) and stuffed baked potatoes and creme brulee for dessert. I would love to add another side or two and put out an appetizer other than the cheese and...

For my show on Saturday, we are doing the Loaded Baked Potato Soup w/ Garlic Biscuit Bites. My host is interested in this being an interactive demo since she is mixing her crowd and thought it would be a fun way for others to get to know each other and have fun. Any tips or ideas on how to...

I am hoping to pick up a new microwave in the post-Christmas sales. I don't necessarily want a 1100 or 1200 watt one ... I had one of those and had trouble with circuits being blown. But 800 is just not enough. Plus the turntable does not turn. I've seen some 900 watt (.900 cubic feet) and...

Someone in my cluster just posted this on our yahoo group. Thought maybe somebody here could help: "Hi everyone! Does anyone have a good suggestion for a low-cal, low-fat recipe to make at a show? My host tomorrow is doing weight watchers and wants a recipe to fit with that. Any...

I was invited to join an Open House kind of last minute (it is this Sunday!) and I am looking for suggestions for food to prepare. It will be from 1 - 5pm. Someone suggested making food every hour on the hour...not sure how many will be attending, so trying to stick to something quick and...

My camera finally crapped out on me.. Right in mid holiday season, of course! Sooo.. I am in desperate need of a new one. I want something that take clear & clean pictures of an active 2 year old. I would like to stay under $350. Any suggestions? TIA

Is anyone offering anything special for drinks right now? I am offering Friendship Tea, but I'd like another choice that's seasonal. I always offer the margaritas (either with alcohol or without), but the rest of my choices are frosty drinks. Suggestions for now??? TIA!

A host would like a healthy, light appetizer. What have you had success with at your shows in this category? Any suggestions would be really helpful- I'm at a loss! (I do not have a steamer for the wontons....bummer)

Okay, first I need to breathe. That's a little better :) I'm having my first cooking show in 3.5 months next weekend for a past host who lives 45 minutes away. Her and her friends and family have 4-6 shows a year with me and have done 22 since I started in November 04. I hadn't heard from...

I'm trying to keep up with my PWS and voice mail and change them each month according to what is going on. Last month I had no problem coming up with wording for my voice mail message but this month it's a little more challenging. Any suggestions? TIA jj16:)

I'm looking for a steam cleaner that will work on carpets and upholstry (as well as laminate or hardwood floors if possible). After having my DD throw up on the couch, I need something great or I need a new couch..ick! I'd prefer one that doesn't use chemicals. We had one but it leaks so...

I am hosting my first open house this weekend and would welcome any tips on what has worked for you. Thanks!! Stephanie:)

I'm hosting a show this Friday, I had a long talk with my host last night, and we decided that I would make the Baked Potato Chowder, but she wants to have other options and possibly something baking. She doesn't mind making the other things ahead of time, but mainly wants to bake something so...

So I had put flyers around school before to get recruits and alot of people took a paper with my name and number but no calls about join PC, just ordering. I haven't been able to get shows bc I been busy with school, but I want to make a flyer so I am able to get people to order or even take a...

Do I need to contact the charity I want to do a fundraiser for? or just send them a check once I get it from PC. I also want to do a fundraiser for a elementary school in a low income neighborhood. I am not sure if I would feel comfortable asking the parents to sell the stuff. I am not sure how...

Hi! My microwave won't fit the DCB and it is over 10 years old. So, I decided to use part of my commission check and get a new one. I was in Walmart and saw a few. And, I want to go to Target to check themout there, too. I am looking to spend $100 or less. We are broke, but the old one is...

okay so for my two booths that i have coming up (craft fair that is one day and then my mall booth that is 30 days) i have to have cash n carry at both, requirement for all vendors there. so i am starting my list of what i need to get ordered to have but am having a hard time of thinking of...

All, I'm doing my first Bridal show in about three weeks and I need demo ideas. The lady that is hosting said that she has been to a PC bridal shower before and the consultant just did a few quick demos (like finished off some veggies for a veggie tray or something). Does anyone have any...

Hi! I am new to PC and need bookings suggestions. I have lived in my area for four years but am sad to say that I do not know more than an small handful of people and the ones I know the best have already hosted a show for me and everyone else that I have asked has said "NO!" and I do mean that...

I have an issue with one of the vendors that I am next to. I don't want to cause problems and I think I have a solution but if you don't mind me running it by I'd appreciate any input. This vendor is a teenage girl and all her friends come and visit but they are coming into my canopy space...

As some of you know I am doing a booth for a Farmer's Market. It will be once a week for 16 weeks. I don't know if I should do any kind of drawing because the leads I've gotten from previous booths haven't done very well and since I haven't gotten very many bookings I can't really afford to be...

As some of you know I am doing a booth for a Farmer's Market. It will be once a week for 16 weeks. I don't know if I should do any kind of drawing because the leads I've gotten from previous booths haven't done very well and since I haven't gotten very many bookings I can't really afford to be...

My mother-in-law wants a kids apron for my son. She bought one for my nephew who is now 8. Does anyone know if there's a way to get one? She definitely wants the PC one...I don't think we offer them anymore, do you? I'm fairly new, so I could be wrong. Thanks! Dee

Hello, I was wondering if anyone knows how to get that scent out of the products! I put them through the dishwasher but usually it takes 2 cycles and there is still a faint smell. The biggest problem I have is with: Onions in the food chopper- the scent lingers!!! even with handwashing and...

I'm looking for a few recipes that the ingredients can be purchased in bulk and that aren't too expensive. I'm giving away a few shows to add to my June calendar and am only going to be offering one recipe. Any ideas would be appreciated! TIA!!!

Hey all! Anyone have any advice on good demo's to start with for newbies (those aside from the ideas in the kit b/c they do not even appeal to me)? I want to practice whatever I make before I bomb it on day 1 so I'm just trying to get ideas from all of those who have great experience and know...

Hello Chefs, I'm in need of some recipes that I can make ahead of time that do not need to be heated or cooled. We're having bachelorette party for one of my friends and will have a brief stop at our hotel room with snacks/sandwhiches and I'm in charge of the menu. I could potentially take a...