APampered Chefs Mentioned in Family Fun Magazine !!

[genburk]

I just received my March Family Fun magazine today and I see that the Apple Peeler Corer Slicer is mentioned in the magazine. The article titled "The Dish on Dinner" is on page 70. The article subtitle is "a special report on our reader's dinnertime habits".

It gives lots of info on stuff like what kind of foods our kids vs. parents like, how many times a week our families are eating at the table, what is talked about at the table, what some of our worries about eating are, what habits we have formed, who does the cooking, etc.

On page 76 in the lower left corner of the page in red ink is the subtitle "Fun Gadgets", Under that is the following:

"What clever devices bring a smile? Apple Peelers, corers, and slicers top the list, especially those made by Pampered Chef, the brand families, mentioned most."

Wouldn't this be great to mention at the shows? I think I would like to copy and laminate this article and take it to my shows. I think guest would like to read the article for fun, and I could mention the ACPS is in it.

 

[dannyzmom]

How cool is that!?!??!

 

[genburk]

Here are some of the results of this survey:

-On average, families spend 36 minutes preparing dinner.
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Who does the cooking?

57% Mom
18% Restaurant
11% Dad
6% Parents and Kids
5% Both Parents
2% Other
1% Kids
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40% is the number of Dads whom NEVER cook dinner

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Most Useful Appliances:

49% Microwave
8% Slow Cooker
8% Toaster Oven

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Most Fun Appliances:

13% Ice Cream Maker
10% Waffle Iron
8% Popcorn popper

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[rebeccastt]

I LOVE Family Fun magazine. There are so many cute ideas in there! Can't wait to get my March issue.

 

[genburk]

Here are more results:

How often do you eat together?

38% Every evening
12% Six Times a week
17% Five times a week
15% Four times a week
9% Three times a week
6% Two times a week
3% Once a week

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'How kids are helping out'

Kitchen chores and the percentage of families whose kids do them at least once a week.

88% Clear the table
83% Set the table
77% Prepare the food
62% Wash dishes

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Let's Order out!
Kid's and Parent's favorite takeout food

Parent's Menu
1. Chinese
2. Pizza
3. Mexican
4. Burgers, Fast food
5. Italian

Kid's Menu
1. Pizza
2. Burgers, Fast food
3. Chinese
4. Fried Chicken
5. Mexican

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When it comes to veggies, Kids like corn and carrots twice as much as their parents do.

But Kids all like broccoli and potatoes (broccoli? - not at my preschool !!!)

And the parents like asparagus and avocado twice as much as kids do.

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The average family's weekly grocery bill: $128

Weekly grocery bills around the country -

$125 West
$119 Midwest
$129 South
$135 Northeast

and Mom does 85% of the family grocery shopping !! (but we already knew that !!)

 

[pamperedharriet]

Interesting facts Tina! I thought my grocery bills were high and now to find out we are higher in this part of the country--ouch!!!!!!

 

[genburk]

Interesting facts Tina! I thought my grocery bills were high and now to find out we are higher in this part of the country--ouch!!!!!!

I actually spend less than the average of $119 for my area.... No wonder my 2 teenagers are ALWAYS saying we never have ANY food !!

 

[genburk]

What kids drink with dinner:

81% regularly drink milk
70% water
54% fruit juice
46% Chocolate Milk
39% Soft Drink
33% Lemonade

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What do you do at the table?

(at least once a week)
99% Talk about your day
86% Discuss Current events
71% Ban phone calls
65% Say a Blessing
47% Watch TV
42% Play conversations - starting games
23% read (if it us, we are reading PC things )


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Sweet Rewards

Dessert rules and the percentage of families that follow them

44% You can have your dessert if you eat most of your dinner
24% We rarely serve dessert
14% We have a no dessert policy
10% You must try everything first
8% You get no dessert until you plate is clean.

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