What's in Store for the Pampered Chef Conference in Chicago?

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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around participants' excitement and preparations for the upcoming Pampered Chef conference in Chicago. Many are discussing their plans for shopping, attire, and personal goals leading up to the event.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses excitement about the conference countdown and the need for new clothes.
  • Another participant shares their hope to lose weight before the conference and plans to shop last minute.
  • Several users mention the importance of comfortable shoes for the event.
  • One participant notes that the typical attire is casual business, with some sessions requiring dressier outfits.
  • Another participant discusses their shopping experience and the need for assistance from a friend.
  • Some participants joke about their eating habits and the role of chocolate in their diets as they prepare for the conference.
  • One participant shares their anticipation for the event and the social aspect of attending with friends.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on personal preparation strategies and shopping habits, with no clear consensus on the best approach to attire or weight loss before the conference.

Contextual Notes

Participants are sharing personal experiences and expectations related to the conference, focusing on attire and social interactions rather than formal guidelines.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants preparing for the conference may find the shared experiences and discussions about attire and shopping helpful as they plan their own attendance.

I'm going with just Keds for my shoes.... I can't wear dressy shoes for more than about 10 minutes without my feet killing me. I suffer through my cooking shows so I look semi-professional, but all that walking would be the end of my poor ol' feet! So I have 3 colors of slipon keds, and I will bring some other shoes, just in case I decide I want to try to suffer through ;)

Yes, the ex finally called me, claiming he had not seen that I had called all the times before.... whatever :rolleyes: After what happened with our DD yesterday, I will be making sure he understands that things like that can happen, and that when I call, there's a reason and he needs to ANSWER HIS PHONE or call me back immediately! Thankfully yesterday was just my over-dramatic little girl being, well, over dramatic.... but it's a good time to make my point to him that things CAN and DO happen, every day. Hate to think about it, but as parents we need to live in the real world and be aware of things like this.....

ANYWAY...... I'll do laundry today and figure out which things I will NOT be wearing this next week and get those ready to pack. I need to make my list of other supplies to buy, too.....
 
I think I'm set for clothes, but just have to do a few tiny alterations on a couple things. Hopefully today or Sunday I'll shop for some undergarments. :)

I'll check the Metra schedule sometime this week....or convince DH to take a Sunday afternoon drive and drop me off.
 
I have to add my own countdown. I leave next Friday (yes wave 3) so I only have 1 week left. And I'm getting excited! I have family in Chicago, so I am going to stay with my Aunties for a couple of days first.
 
:confused: Does anyone know the amenities for the rooms at the Hilton Coffee pot for hote water, microwave, ice machine or mini-fridge etc.

I am trying to eat well or close to my diet while I am at conference. My usual weigh in is on Thursday :eek:
 
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ShanaSmith said:
I have to add my own countdown. I leave next Friday (yes wave 3) so I only have 1 week left. And I'm getting excited! I have family in Chicago, so I am going to stay with my Aunties for a couple of days first.
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Sounds like fun:D
 
Kathytnt said:
:confused: Does anyone know the amenities for the rooms at the Hilton Coffee pot for hote water, microwave, ice machine or mini-fridge etc.

I am trying to eat well or close to my diet while I am at conference. My usual weigh in is on Thursday :eek:
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Hilton rooms have a mini coffee pot (4 cup). They also have mini fridges, but I think if you open them, they charge you. It's to cut down on theft from the mini bar. (Of course, I may be misremembering from last year)
 
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Hey Ann, you're back on our wave 3 thread again:p
 
Sorry.shuffling off to the Wave 1 area.....
 
chefann said:
Sorry.


shuffling off to the Wave 1 area.....
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You can stay as long as you'd like!!!
 
Kathytnt said:
:confused: Does anyone know the amenities for the rooms at the Hilton Coffee pot for hote water, microwave, ice machine or mini-fridge etc.

I am trying to eat well or close to my diet while I am at conference. My usual weigh in is on Thursday :eek:
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Coffee pots & hair dryers. No microwave and no mini-fridge (a friend in another room had to request a fridge last year for breast milk storage :rolleyes: )

I would guess that they have ice machines somewhere. . . I've stayed there for a few years now and have just never gone looking.
 
Here's the information for the site of lunch on Monday at McCormick.

The Plate Room Food Court, located on level 2.5 of the South building, offers an interesting array of items available to take on the run or to be enjoyed in the adjacent seating area. Six food concepts are available at this location, including Little Italy, Antipasto Bar, Pacific Rim, the American Grill, The Carvery and Fiesto Bravo. So whether you are craving a gourmet sandwich or salad, Mandarin Orange Chicken with Fried Rice or an authentic Pastrami Reuben, you can find it all at the Plate Room Food Court.

We had talked about meeting at 11:30 but I think I'll try to be there at 11:00. . . there are a few "talkers" in this group. This can be an early (pre-workshop) lunch or breakfast. . .depending on which part of the country you are from.

Here's a link (I hope) for an interactive floor plan of McCormick.
http://www.mccormickplace.com/floorplans/map_index.html
 
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Just kidding Ann!:p
 
9 for Sundayers~!
8 for Saturdayers~!

Everyone is posting again! Yeah!
 
chefjeanine said:
Here's the information for the site of lunch on Monday at McCormick.

The Plate Room Food Court, located on level 2.5 of the South building, offers an interesting array of items available to take on the run or to be enjoyed in the adjacent seating area. Six food concepts are available at this location, including Little Italy, Antipasto Bar, Pacific Rim, the American Grill, The Carvery and Fiesto Bravo. So whether you are craving a gourmet sandwich or salad, Mandarin Orange Chicken with Fried Rice or an authentic Pastrami Reuben, you can find it all at the Plate Room Food Court.

We had talked about meeting at 11:30 but I think I'll try to be there at 11:00. . . there are a few "talkers" in this group. This can be an early (pre-workshop) lunch or breakfast. . .depending on which part of the country you are from.

Here's a link (I hope) for an interactive floor plan of McCormick.
http://www.mccormickplace.com/floorplans/map_index.html
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Thank you!!! I will be there about 11:00 ish too! yay! Can't wait to meet the few us that can do this! Then we will already be even more comfortable when we meet at night!:)
I'm getting soooooososososo excited!!!!!!!!!!:D
 
Did I mention that I was gettting soooooososososo excited! LMBO!!! Haha! There I go creating my own words again!!!!:rolleyes: :D LOL!
 
I am getting excited too!

Last year was my first and I was in Wave 1 - I know it won't be easy, but I want to be totally surprised when we get there - so I am wondering if I should stay off CS so that I don't accidentally read any spoiler threads...

What are all you planning on doing? Am I the only one that is worried about this?

Will I need to check in to see what the plans are for the meet up?

I am so torn - it is hard to stay off for so long!
 
Technically we are not allowed to post any spoiler threads during National Conference times! If that is done, they are suppossed to delete them, Deb and Greg are the admins so they delete them. So you can check on here!
 
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I think at one point, someone collected emails and mailed out updates.
I am finally OK with the fact that Dave isn't going and I'll have the room to myself, unless someone desperately needs a room.
 
I am getting excited for my first conference. I went and bought new clothes today for the trip. I can't wait. I am a little concerned about the Executive Banquet. Our theme is come dressed like your dream. What in the world am I suppose to dress like. I know I would like to have PC become my full time and be able to stay home with my kids, but how am I suppose to dress like that?!
 
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Anne, I feel for you having to pay that much for just you in the room! I guess you won't have to worry about hogging the bathroom or anything, lol!

Sara, I know! It's a cool theme, but I am clueless as what to dress as. My goal was to be a stay at home mom too.....I had the thought of bringing on of my dds' baby dolls:D But that might be a little embarassing! We have one week to decide:eek:
 
Normally, I wouldn't want to pay for that, but we were going to pay it, anyway. Plus, if I visit a few Coffee Houses I can use the trip as part of my capital injection for my loan. I have to look at the schedule. I'm sure I'll have some free time.
 
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AJPratt said:
Normally, I wouldn't want to pay for that, but we were going to pay it, anyway. Plus, if I visit a few Coffee Houses I can use the trip as part of my capital injection for my loan. I have to look at the schedule. I'm sure I'll have some free time.
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hey, our meeting is in a 'coffee house' right?!:)
 
Yep! I think I could getaway with it if I hit a few of them, bring back menus, receipts. I have to admit that I didn't think of it. My brother said that travel is part of an investment in my business. I don't think that far ahead.
 
so is that the "official" meeing place? I never have gotten the final confirmation! I need to have all my ducks in a row! I'm sorta anal like that!:o I talked to my director this morning and we don't have any plans Monday night, so if anyone else is without a plan Monday night, I'd do dinner with them before our "meeting!":D Anyone?:D
 
Chef Ritz said:
I am getting excited for my first conference. I went and bought new clothes today for the trip. I can't wait. I am a little concerned about the Executive Banquet. Our theme is come dressed like your dream. What in the world am I suppose to dress like. I know I would like to have PC become my full time and be able to stay home with my kids, but how am I suppose to dress like that?!
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3 words....

Jammies

And

Slippers!!

:D
 
Though, I don't know that your Exec Director would like that too much!

LOL!!!
 
MissChef said:
so is that the "official" meeing place? I never have gotten the final confirmation! I need to have all my ducks in a row! I'm sorta anal like that!:o I talked to my director this morning and we don't have any plans Monday night, so if anyone else is without a plan Monday night, I'd do dinner with them before our "meeting!":D Anyone?:D
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Sorry, if I missed your post asking... lots of things going on here. Its official:
ATTN WAVE 3 CHEFFERS: WAVE 3 MEET UP IS AT THE JAVA BAR @ THE SHERATON, MONDAY NIGHT FROM 8 TO 10PM. There is also an informal lunch Monday as well.
 
Like your new pic AnnSara & Lacy I too am struggling with the ED Banquet Dream theme. I'll have to come up with something and quick!
 
Thanks, Christy!
 
7 more days till I go to Chicago!!

YIPPEE!!!!! Everyone else heading in on Sunday?
 
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