Excited for Disney: Parenting Dilemma - To Tell or Not to Tell?

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers on the excitement and considerations surrounding earning a trip to Disney through Pampered Chef. Participants share their feelings about whether to inform their children about the trip and discuss their personal goals and experiences related to earning the trip.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses overwhelming excitement about the trip and considers telling her children to keep her motivated, despite concerns about their potential disappointment if she doesn't earn it.
  • Another participant shares her experience of not telling her child to avoid incessant questioning, noting that her director only informed older kids about a previous trip.
  • Several participants mention their goals for earning the trip, with varying levels of ambition, including aiming for different levels of rewards.
  • One participant reflects on past experiences with Disney trips and how telling her kids helped her stay focused on her goals.
  • Another participant discusses the challenges of recruiting and how it pushes them out of their comfort zone, while expressing a desire to earn the trip for their family.
  • One participant mentions the importance of accountability and motivation from their children after sharing the news about the trip.
  • Another participant expresses disappointment about not being able to attend due to school commitments, despite a strong desire to go.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on whether to inform children about the trip, with some participants choosing to share the news for motivation while others prefer to keep it a secret to manage expectations. No clear consensus emerges on the best approach.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and feelings related to earning a trip to Disney, reflecting a range of emotions from excitement to apprehension about the requirements and potential challenges.

Who May Find This Useful

Parents within the consultant community who are navigating similar decisions about sharing trip details with their children may find these discussions relatable and informative.

PCSarahjm - I think it's doable if you really push it. Here's my plan:

52,000 points needed
-3,000 Leadership (I'm going, heck or high water!)
-8,000 - 4 qualified recruits
-12,800 - 16 shows in January, averaging $400/show (double points for January)

The rest of the year, I have to make just $2,400 a month, or 6 shows at $400/month. That's really reasonable. If I'm following 3-2-1, it's less than full time for every month but January.


I upped my January and I think that will make all the difference. I'm offering 3 shows each Saturday, since DH can be home with the kids with no problem, and 2 weeknight shows each week. I have one STACKED weekend in my mom's town - one show for her (Friday night), two for friends, one for a friend's mom (Saturday).

Write down the goals and how you can make it work. I figured that doing a Mystery Host Sale four times next year, plus holiday online sales like President's Day, Mother's Day, and Black Friday, can all increase my points without too much work.
 
crystalscookingnow said:
Why not try? The worst that's going to happen is that you don't make it, but you'll know that you've tried. :) I'm setting my goals for Level 3. I really want to stay at the contemporary resort. I've got my hubby on board, plus my mom. I think we'll buy in two kids & mom wants to go to. I really want to earn this trip! :) My mom's b-day is the June 9th.[/QUOTE]

My DS's b-day is also June 9th. He will be 7 yrs old in 2010. This would be the best present that I could ever give him. I HAVE to earn this trip!!!!!
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koima said:
PCSarahjm - I think it's doable if you really push it. Here's my plan:

52,000 points needed
-3,000 Leadership (I'm going, heck or high water!)
-8,000 - 4 qualified recruits
-12,800 - 16 shows in January, averaging $400/show (double points for January)

The rest of the year, I have to make just $2,400 a month, or 6 shows at $400/month. That's really reasonable. If I'm following 3-2-1, it's less than full time for every month but January.


I upped my January and I think that will make all the difference. I'm offering 3 shows each Saturday, since DH can be home with the kids with no problem, and 2 weeknight shows each week. I have one STACKED weekend in my mom's town - one show for her (Friday night), two for friends, one for a friend's mom (Saturday).

Write down the goals and how you can make it work. I figured that doing a Mystery Host Sale four times next year, plus holiday online sales like President's Day, Mother's Day, and Black Friday, can all increase my points without too much work.
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Thank you so much for sharing your plan. It looks so easy. I have started penciling in dates that I know are open for shows. I want to try to do 10-15 shows in January. One of my hosts is sort of interested in becoming a consultant....so excited about that!. We will have to keep a thread going to see how we are all coming along with our goals.
 
lacychef said:
Amanda, that's great! What new planner--is it the PC one? I haven't gotten mine yet. I'm working on my plan today.
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Yes it's the one PC gave us!!
 
I have to admit. I was a little bummed when they announced the trip. This will be my first full year starting in 2009, so I was looking forward to 'options'. To explain- I'm actually going to Disney in less than 2 weeks for the first time with our two kids (7 and 5). We'll be there 10 days. SO this trip was a little of a let down.....BUT, I'm still going to try for it! I'm sure after this trip in December we are taking, we'll want to go again! The boys will be older, and it will be warmer, so can do the water-stuff.

And what the heck! Free is FREE and we're cutting back on the expensive vacations for awhile!! (Took a 1 week trip to Maui last February, and then Disney in December....next year...TENT CAMPING! :D)
 
esavvymom said:
And what the heck! Free is FREE and we're cutting back on the expensive vacations for awhile!! (Took a 1 week trip to Maui last February, and then Disney in December....next year...TENT CAMPING! :D)
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You can do this at WDW too! I remember hearing about it a lot when we were growing up and never hear about it now. I was looking around the website the other day and stumbled upon it at WDW. It's an affordable option to the resorts, but with alligators! :eek:
 
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  • #97
Got my planner yesterday--cute:)

To the question about working FT/doing PC...it can totally be done! My friend in my cluster (posts here sometimes!) works FT, has 2 small kids, and does PC. She has earned 3 level 2 trips, & has almost earned Paris this year. You just have to put your mind to it!

My plan for level 3:
74000
-12000 6 recruits
62000
-3000 leadership
59000
-500 promote to director
58500
-12000 6K sales in Jan double
46500
divide by 11 months
4227 monthly sales or 8 shows per month with 500 average


wa-hoo!:D
 
lacychef said:
Got my planner yesterday--cute:)

To the question about working FT/doing PC...it can totally be done! My friend in my cluster (posts here sometimes!) works FT, has 2 small kids, and does PC. She has earned 3 level 2 trips, & has almost earned Paris this year. You just have to put your mind to it!

My plan for level 3:
74000
-12000 6 recruits
62000
-3000 leadership
59000
-500 promote to director
58500
-12000 6K sales in Jan double
46500
divide by 11 months
4227 monthly sales or 8 shows per month with 500 average


wa-hoo!:D
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When you spell it out like that, it certainly does seem do-able!!
 
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  • #99
It totally is! We just have to follow....3..2..1:)
 
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