Twix-ing the Prize: How Many do You Give?

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Discussion Overview

This thread explores various approaches to giving out prizes at shows, particularly focusing on the use of Twixits and other small gifts. Participants share their personal experiences and preferences regarding the quantity and presentation of prizes.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, questions whether to give out one Twixit or a whole package, noting the dilemma of quantity.
  • Another participant shares their experience of rubberbanding a couple of Twixits together for giveaways, preferring not to give a whole package unless to a host.
  • Several users mention using creative packaging, such as cello bags and ribbons, to enhance the presentation of prizes.
  • One participant describes using a woven square to display door prizes, allowing guests to choose their preferred items.
  • Another participant discusses incorporating personalized labels on water bottles as a unique prize idea.
  • One participant mentions gifting Twixits alongside other small items, like scrapers, to create a more appealing gift package.
  • Several users express enthusiasm for visually appealing gifts and share ideas for improving the aesthetic of their prize offerings.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the best approach to giving out Twixits, with some preferring individual items while others suggest bundling them. There is no clear consensus on the ideal quantity or presentation style for prizes.

Contextual Notes

Participants share their personal experiences and preferences, reflecting a variety of creative ideas for engaging guests at shows.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for inspiration on how to enhance their prize offerings and engage guests during shows may find this discussion beneficial.

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  • #61
Hmmm Thank you. May try. I think I could potential make a big mess with this one though. I think I may stick to wrapping...LOL I am good at that...hehehe.
 
Skye said:
I have started making little sample packets of the spices. I include the recipe idea's on the spice bottle and enough spice to make one of the recipes. I use cute scrapbook paper to mount the recipe on, then stick it on the self sealing cello bag. They really have been a big hit, They go before any of my other prizes! And they are cheap to make!! I figure that the spice they sample will be so great that it will turn into a repeat buy! I think they are more likely to want to buy more spices over more scrapers or paring knives!:p
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That sounds like a fantastic idea. I think I might have to try that. I don't have any shows for January :( The only one I did have cancelled on me yesterday .. Oh well I will spend the rest of January working on some prizes like these spice samples and getting the rest of my office space organized and ready to go for the rest of 2007.
 
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Yeah My BF's sister cancelled on me...She is planning a wedding and just got a puppy and doesn't have any money. And I said..well invite enough people and who needs money..YOU GET STUFF FOR FREE....LOL, but she still wanted to wait until Feb or March. Just gotta roll with the punches. Since I have time..wrappin those presents and of course organizing..LOL
 
Prize ideasI usually find that these prizes are a big hit with my crowd:

I buy gift bags in bulk and also my tissue paper in bulk. I buy 99 cents pot holders, kitchen towels, and oven mitts at Walmart. I add one PC door prize gift with these prizes (bamboo tongs, SB recipe, quikut) and I always give one to my host but with the small spatula or I add something to their order they might not already have as my thank you gift (usually for regular hosts).

I also have chocolate bar molds that say "Thank you" and I purchased some cute Wilton chocolate bar boxes on eBay and give these as prizes when I don't have time to do the bags.

I have also done small envelopes with pictures of products that I cut out from old catalogs in them for those who will book a show. They get to pick a prize they will either receive at their show or I will tag onto their order.

At my open house I gave away small baskets filled with ingredients for recipes, along with the recipe for that dish and a Season's best if they ordered $100 or more.
It was fun. I made a basket with the ingredients for a dip that everyone loved!!! It was breakfast sausage, one block of cream cheese and one can of rotel. It tastes so good you can't stop eating it. I also gave a box of crackers and the recipe. Everyone really wanted that basket. And it cost me $6 to make |(including the basket).
Another basket had the recipe for Tuxedo brownies.

I have also done prizes within prizes. I gave only SB recipe books at one show for winning games and for ordering $60 or more. If they booked a show. If they could get an outside order.
With every SB recipe book I let everyone know that they are great gifts and better than greeting cards so if they did get more than one, there are many uses for them. Plus I hid a star in one of them and at the end of the show we are going to see who got the star. The winner with the star got to choose ONE of these items:
Large Scoop
Classic Scraper
Bamboo spoon and spatula set

I ended up with lots of $60 or more orders, 3 bookings, and 2 outside orders from friends at the show.

Debbie :D
 
I just got a call like that too. Our friends just bought a new house and I told her that a PC show would be the perfect way to show it off to her friends. She was excited about cookware, but then called and said she would rather have it in March when she would have the money for the half price cookware and more money in general. I want my HWC stuff, so I agreed EARLY March, but am bummed because it is a lot harder to recruit people with no shows :(
 
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  • #66
Page 3 on this thread is where I posted the pics of the prizes in the purple cellaphane originally. It is pretty and you can see the difference. I have done this for years with all my showers and partys. It makes a lasting impression.
 
Jill,I'd love to see the template for the water bottles, if you can share it with us!
 
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Yes I am trying to find it. I looked at home and at work and for some reason it is misplaced. I have to find the CD. It is the cutest thing....but I will definitely find it for you all. It is adorable!!
 
I love the cellophane idea, but way too expensive for me. So I buy tissue paper in bulk. I just bought a whole bunch of x-mas paper & I use it from Sept. on to get people thinking about what great gifts pc makes.I put 3 things in, and this is my booking gift or bribe. usually a season's best w/ my label inside a paring knife or citrus peeler and tongs or spatula or mini whipper. I try to put different things in there, oh and now I am including the shopping list from nancy's so they have my info on their fridge.Tissue paper and ribbon has a similar effect!!
 
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I can't find the template of the water bottle..UG. I finally found an extra one here at work. I'll take it home and take a picture of it tonight for you guys so you can see. I may make one so I can show you with the PC logo too.
 
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OH PHEW..WOW, I am sweating....700.....WOW..what a run..is it 50 more to go for a dang star???LOL
 
48 left Jilly! By the end of the day you will be a stripper for sure! Better get waxed!
 
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HAHAHAHA...I better pick a shape. Maybe waxed in the beautiful trifle bowl shaped or the chef hat for advertising....LOL
 
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LOL No comment on that one. I silenced ya all!!!!
 
I missed that post! I would definetly get a chef's hat and the tiniest bikini you can find!
 
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HAHHAHAHA, I figured you or Carolyn missed it...LOL
 
Hey, you spend a lot of time in the keys, you might as well advertise! Your BF can do his chest hair to match! LMAO!
 
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HAHAHAHA, He doesn't have any....I'll just have him put a Chef hat on! That'll work. DO DO DO..yelling Pampered CHEF!
 
At least we will all be able to spot you by the pool on the next PC vacation! Is that a chef hat? That must be Jilleysue!!
 
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Hahahahaha. No Doubt!!! A Chef Hat And A Smile!!!
 
How about adding an i-slice to open all their boxes with when they arrive.....

A sink fizz to clean their sink after we leave......

A Pampered Chef lotion to pamper their hands.....
 
What are you doing on topic, Tina?? Don't you know that by page 3 the topic is totally over? LOL!

Just teasing- I think the i-slice is a great idea!
 
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gilliandanielle said:
What are you doing on topic, Tina?? Don't you know that by page 3 the topic is totally over? LOL!

Just teasing- I think the i-slice is a great idea!
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On Topic, ha, ha, ha :D ......I almost choked on my garlic parmesan pull apart bread.:p ...

I know the topic went south (to the keys:) ) awhile ago, but heard these ideas at a cluster meeting and I also loved the i-slice....

At least you caught me up to something good, instead of something else:eek:
 
genburk said:
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On Topic, ha, ha, ha :D ......I almost choked on my garlic parmesan pull apart bread.:p ...

I know the topic went south (to the keys:) ) awhile ago, but heard these ideas at a cluster meeting and I also loved the i-slice....

At least you caught me up to something good, instead of something else:eek:
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LMAO!! We went VERY south! (to the keys) I giggled out loud when I read that!
 
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HAHAHAHAHAHA, I was gona say..no way I am using an I SLICE DOWN THERE....LOL
 
Back to the topic.... I know it is more interesting to go off topic....but I was thinking about the baskets to hold the wrapped up prizes... how about showing them in the Trifle bowl. I think it would be very pretty and not so hard to clean up as a real trifle.... Just a thought.
 
They would be pretty in the trifle bowl, but I use my large woven to pass around the room. People get to feel it as it goes by, and I won't have to worry about anyone breaking it!
 
good point !!
 
As long as you don't pass the bowl it would look awesome!!!

I was thinking of getting some more microfibers and "layering" them in the bowl to look like food (lilac, artichoke, lilac, artichoke).
 
I was trying to think of something simple and easy to put in the bowl.. great idea.
 
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