Other Vendor Product Recommendations

[jrstephens]

MK - cousin selling it. I LOVE satin hands. I have bought three eyeshadows and blush and eyeliner. Got the filled compact. If you compare it to other brands like Clinque and Lancome it is not any higher than they are.

Southern Living - I order several Christmas presents from there. They were having awesome specials which I understand they have each month. I got the King Street Trio for MIL, Jamestown Votives for BF, a tray but I cannot remember which one for myself (it's black with gold, I think Jamestown), and I bought a set of 3 little pots and fixed them as gift baskets for other friends.

Tupperware - love the products but not some of the the prices, but I also know you get what you pay for. Had a show - it was a flop.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Ok...

Usbourne - LOVE their Books! Just got my 9month baby a lullabye book w/ cd for $13 Not bad!!!! I am planning on having a party so let me know if you wanna order something!!!!! ;o)

I LOVE Usbourne Books! I had a party a year ago last Oct. and got a TON of books/flashcards/etc......This is the only other Party Plan that I have seriously considered selling - because the Rep. that did my party quit, and there isn't another in the area. All of my son's favorite books (and he has an overwhelming #!) are his Usbourne Books!

 

[krzymomof4]

My vote has to be for Gold Canyon Candles...LOVE THEM.
I also like...MK Microderm Ebrasion and their new moisterizer that has the foundation in it.

 

[cgreen]

Never heard of Homemade Gourmet.... are they like tastefully simple? do you have a website?

It's very similar to Tastefully Simple, but not as fancy packaging... slightly less expensive, too.

Here's the website:

https://www.homemadegourmet.com/

 

[ardipc]

I'm a big believer in what goes around comes around so I do support other Direct Sellers. Here's my recommendations and feelings about some of the things I've tried:
Wildtree Herbs: I really love their butter-flavored grapeseed oil (fantastic in the Kitchen Spritzer, too!!!)I'm a newbie with trying Mary Kay stuff (I actually hate make-up). I got the tinted moisturizer, but I'm not sure how I feel about it yet as I still can't get myself to use it everyday like I'm supposed to. I've been using the Satin Hands emollient cream and scrub, and I love the scent of the scrub. Seems to work well.... when I remember to use it. I have a ton of the Usbourne books, some of which I love, and some that I don't. With the board books, many of them have almost no words to them, so I end up having to make up stories when I read them. I guess I've been getting spoiled by Sandra Boynton! I am so addicted to Tastefully Simple's Chai Tea that it's not funny!!! Man, I'd mainline it if I could! There Almond Pound Cake is yummy, too. I adore almond flavoring, so when I make it, I add just a touch more flavoring, and then throw in a handful of dried cherries. I sprinkle sliced almonds in the Stoneware Fluted Pan and pour the batter in, and it is heavenly!The Napa Cookbook Holder from Taste of Home Entertaining is gorgeous! It fits so many different sized cookbooks, too and the weights on it are perfect for holding pages. I've tried a few Homemade Gourmet items, and the Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie is my favorite. However, I have to say that I was able to find a recipe for this on the internet, and I can't tell the difference between the two so I don't buy that anymore. I do love the way that Party Lites votives liquify when you're burning them. Very pretty, and much less mess than usual. However.... my sister and SIL kept having parties for a while there, and it looks like I could be a PL consultant as I can't seem to remember to burn the darned things and then I smell a new scent I'd love to have. I have to stay away from the darned things!!!! Heritage Makers Scrapless Books were the presents I did for my folks and my in-laws this year, and they are gushing about them! If I weren't a director, I would consider being a consultant for them as I love their products. I appreciate scrapbooks, and those who put them together, but I'm too lazy to do it myself. The digital books (as offered by Heritage Makers) were right up my alley.

 

[rayday]

I really like a few different TS products:

The Lemon bars, Cinnamon muffin melts, the cinnamon pretzel things.

 

[SusanBP0129]

My vote has to be for Gold Canyon Candles...LOVE THEM.
I also like...MK Microderm Ebrasion and their new moisterizer that has the foundation in it.

I love Gold Canyon, too! A good friend of mine sells it! LOVE the Ginger Lime candle

 

[Cookingfool]

I like from Longaberger their White chocolate amaretto dip--awesome iwth graham crackers!!! like cheesecake :0

lia sophia--seems to be decent jewelry--doing a party in jan for my daughter (a daughter and mom party since I dont wear jewelry that much and she does!)

PL--nice candles and holders, kinda expensive, but not more than yankee or gold canyon, etc.

do-re-me--I bought their water xylophone for my little one for xmas--she loves it! and not too expensive about $20 and it comes with a cd

beauticontrol--like the hand cream

mary kay--like the satin hands

there are so many more!!! I like going to or checkin out all the parties just to get some ideas of how we compare, and I have yet to find one that comes close! a girl can only sell so many candles/pictures/skin care items!!!

The only one I would consider is Tastefully Simple and only because of the re-orders, but if you don't make the calls, you won't get the re-orders cuz there are about 20 reps just in my local area so most people just wait for the next party to order!

I used to do lia sophia and didnt do so hot. I had the worst problems with shipments, all the orders were off. My last month with them was early December and Im still dealing with shipments gone bad! As far as the product goes, some of their stuff is great, some of it is cheaply made. The one good thing is that everything is lifetime warranty and hypoallergetic. I would not sign on with them again and I would be skeptical to have a show with them in the future.

 

[speedychef]

I do like to support other DS consultants, but I find it a little difficult. First of all, Pampered Chef is the only one that REALLY gets me. I love all our products and it's totally my gig. I buy things from everyone else, but I'm getting to the point where I'm maxed out, ya know?

Lia Sophia-a neighbor/friend sells: I've bought some, and I like them, but I don't wear much jewelry.

Mary Kay: Kind of the same thing...the little compact I have is enough makeup to last me for the rest of my life!

Southern Living: Like the stuff, but I'm really CHEAP, and again, only need SO much. The stuff I really like is their serving pieces, but I have my Simple Additions and I LOVE LOVE LOVE them

Tastefully Simple: I like to make things from scratch, and I'm not a really big dip person. I buy things every now and then. At least they're fairly cheap and I don't have to find someplace for them in the house!

Longaberger: LOVE them, but again, have I mentioned that I'm CHEAP?! Yep, I am...

Partylite: I think their stuff is really expensive. Their candles are okay, though

Home interiors: I like their candles and a few of their things. I think it's reasonably priced.

I just hate having to feel like I have to buy something from them for them to buy from me. I already feel guilty that I don't host parties for anyone else. Truth to be told, I'd host a party every month but Bryan HATES having people over! ANYHOW, there's my really long two cents!

 

[DebbieJ]

I wanted to have a Home Interiors party....I did a show for a rep last summer. We stayed in touch and I talked to her last fall and told her I'd have a party in January. She never ever called me! Her loss!!!!!

 

[thechefofnorthbend]

I dabble in Uppercase Living (I'm a rep)- as I have some of the expressions in hy home and office. Fun items, and really good prices. Reps I am finding are few and far between.

DH works for The Critical Thinking Company. They have wonderful educational items for kids (pre-k - high school). Great stuff for those who want to home school.

 

[pcchris]

I'm PC through and through...I have an entire cupboard full of PL candles (I don't burn them). MK Satin hands? Yep, for sure. My friend in WV pleaded with me to do a SLAH catalog show for her, and I recently received the cattys from her...WOW was I surprised at the prices! (We're swapping catty shows, so I better get something for her!!!)
Lia Sophia - pretty, but I think overpriced and had several bad experiences with the finish flaking off...I just don't order anymore. Tastefully Simple; OH FOR SURE the cinn. muffin melts and the Almond pound cake...YUM!!!!!

Never been to a longaberger show...only looked at a catty for home interiors.
Like I stated, I'm PC through and through! Love PC - have for years!! and love being a consultant...(and earning all the FREE stuff!) LOL!!!

 

[SusanBP0129]

Home Interiors

I wanted to have a Home Interiors party....I did a show for a rep last summer. We stayed in touch and I talked to her last fall and told her I'd have a party in January. She never ever called me! Her loss!!!!!

I have a friend who sells HI. I'm sure she'd be happy to send you some catalogs!

 

[its_me_susan]

Just wanted to update you guys!

SLAH - I hosted a brunch (10:30-12:30) during the week for a rep who had just moved to my state. I had 22 say yes they were coming, about 15 ended up going though. I was able to discretely sprinkle in a few PC items (used the trifle bowl for fresh fruit in layers ~ pretty!). It was double points, I got about $350 free! And you kinda of need it! Their stuff is pretty and great quality, boy my gosh it is expensive! Consultant told me the average order is about $30 at most parties... that tells me that people are buying just the min. - most people at my party bought the $7 monthly special and either a cookbook or a $35 item). I did have a few big spenders and 2 bookings for her.

Arbonne - OMG, LOVE these products! My consultant bought a bunch of cookware. I decided to try something. I don't know why I was so hesitant! Their make-up and skin care is at least half the price of my Lancomb items. And you know, sooo much better! I love that it's all natural. I like my consultant so much I asked had her do my colors ~ I look sooo much better!

I'm doing an Open house like big vendor thing introducing everyone's Spring/Summer products... 10-Noon and 7-9 on the 28th. I'll have a Feb & March show open (gather the orders on discontinued). SLAH (I want the host special and some more stuff), Arbonne, Stamping Up, Me. A friend with a bargain Travel Co will be leaving brochures and I'll have Party Lite catalogs out for my dear friend who lives in another state. I'm inviting my downline to "invite guests" and collect their own orders (show off my products for them, and bring in customers for my vendors).

I can't wait! What my brunch did was show people how easy brunches are M-F, and people prefer them sometimes. Wish me luck!

 

[etteluap70PC]

kinda long but here goes....I am a big advocate of supporting other DS Companies. I do allot of business and networking with others in my area. If it didn't make my friends nuts I would do a party for a different one each month. Some of them have better host programs than the others. I do think PC is one of the best. I have had good friends who are cons for other companies say how much better ours is than their company.

CM: Love their prod and quality along with simple technique. I never thought I would be a fanatic till I traded a show when I was starting my buis. Now I'm hooked. My current CM cons is a good friend and we do allot of networking and have organized small vendor events together.

Stampin up: I’m not much of a stamper but they have some really cute things. My Demonstrator is another really good friend and we have inspired each other. She loves the Smooth edge can opener for decorating cans. The one she did and had at a vendor event to hold her pens inspired me to do one too. I love it!

Discovery toys: My kids love their stuff! They have an awesome lifetime guarantee.

Butterfly boutique: This is a brand new company. They have jewelry, purses, scarves and some spa stuff. I bought 1 pair of earrings and was not impressed with the quality. I don't think their host program is very good.

Lia Sophia- My SIL had a show a year ago and got a ton free. They really suck customers in with their deals. Almost everyone ends up spending $100 cause of all the 1/2 off deals. On a side note A Fairly successful CM cons I know quit to do Lia Sophia; within 6 months she has 12 cons in her downline! She only had 1 or 2 with CM.

Mary Kay: Like their hand spa stuff.

Southern Living: pretty but too pricey for me.

Tastefully Simple: very good but spendy. TS is big in MN since it was founded here

Longaberger: Love their baskets but can't afford them. Neither can most people I know.

Partylite: Love their tea lights! I would burn them all the time if I could find a local gal I like.

Home interiors: Do not own any... My Step mom has lots of nice stuff from them.
H&G party: Overpriced. Did not like their quality. The first cons. I ever met immediately tried to get into a stoneware debate with me. At the time they had unglazed stoneware like ours. Don't know if they still do?

At home America: Saw their stuff for the first time 2 weeks ago, it seemed nice.

Homemade Gourmet: Love their BLT dip. Tried a soup mix. Tasted like powder... duhhh that’s what the mix was...

Usborne Books: My kids absolutely love them! My DD loves their Dot to dot books! Yes they have whole books of just dot to dots!!!

 

[Teresa Lynn]

I do 1 DS show a year just so I can be host coached and learn form other consulants & compare our benefits,

Thsi year i did TOHE it was ok,
I Love SLAH & LB, do my own catalog shows with each new catalog launch. The fairmont urn is the only SLAH item I've been disappointed in.

A very good friend sells At Home America I have alot of their stuff but it isn't as much to my liking.

HI & PL are ok don't care much for the sconces at HI or PL's candleholders

We can not stand HG (my family can always tell when I've made something with it and they usually don' t eat it) It was started in a town about 30 miles from here (better known for it 1st Monday Trade days) the founder's daughter dances at the studio here in town where my daughter dances. One year their production team danced at their conference.

The biggest complaint I have with the other companies is the shipping

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I dabble in Uppercase Living (I'm a rep)- as I have some of the expressions in hy home and office. Fun items, and really good prices. Reps I am finding are few and far between.

DH works for The Critical Thinking Company. They have wonderful educational items for kids (pre-k - high school). Great stuff for those who want to home school.

DARBY! If I email you my address, could you send me a catalog for The Critical Thinking Co.? A consultant from there was at a Vendor Fair I did a year ago, and I was really interested in their stuff - I filled out a form to be added to their mailing list, but never heard anything from them.....I was so disappointed!
Thanks!

 

[thechefofnorthbend]

DARBY! If I email you my address, could you send me a catalog for The Critical Thinking Co.? A consultant from there was at a Vendor Fair I did a year ago, and I was really interested in their stuff - I filled out a form to be added to their mailing list, but never heard anything from them.....I was so disappointed!
Thanks!

Yep!! email is in my sig and profile!! I'll send it out on Tuesday!!

 

[pamperedharriet]

Tastefully Simple Dips and our Chillzanne Bowls

Do her dips need to be cold? This would be great to market to them!

Yes, you make them with mayonnaise and sour cream. They are great!

 

[Chef Kearns]

I try to support other DS consultants when I can. I am so bad at having parties...no one comes!! It sucks so bad! I definitely feel for my hosts when that happens.

Anyway...Homemade Gourmet - Cheesecake mix is great! I make the cheesecake ball and pour chocolate sauce over it and serve it with chocolate graham cracker sticks! YUMMY! I like their Southwestern mix also. I used 2 reps and neither one stayed in touch with me (I called and emailed them and never heard back). So I guess I'm done with that company.

Discovery Toys - They had a red teether that smells like Vanilla. I bought one for our 1st daughter and we're using it now for our 2nd daughter and after washing is 1000x in the dishwasher it still smells like vanilla. I LOVE it!!

HI&G - My mother sells this! I love the candles (which I get for FREE)!!

SLAH - I like alot of their stuff, but it is wayyy to expensive for me! Especially when I can get Hi&G for FREE!

CM - I have so much stuff that I don't use. Same as SU! I just don't have time to scrapbook. It is fun and I enjoy it, I just don't have time for it.

I don't do make-up, so I'm not into Arbonne, Mary Kay, or any of those.

 

[cooking.with.ann]

I dabble in Uppercase Living (I'm a rep)- as I have some of the expressions in hy home and office. Fun items, and really good prices. Reps I am finding are few and far between.

DH works for The Critical Thinking Company. They have wonderful educational items for kids (pre-k - high school). Great stuff for those who want to home school.

Darby,

I checked out the website for Uppercase Living--great stuff! I'd love to get a catalog, would you please contact me and let me know how to get one?

Thanks,

Ann

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