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 on Sunday, but thatnks for thinking of me!
 
Oh good your with me and my 'Official countdown!':p :D
 
Amanda! I was just thinking about PM'ing you! I was wondering where you've been...
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Thanks Lacy, I feel loved. Let me tell you after the day I had today I want to be leaving for conference Sunday.

I have this kid who has been calling me a stupid teacher all week (behavioral issues), and today I finially broke and told another teacher to get him out of my room. Well she let him draw to distract him, they asked him what he drew and he said it was him killing the stupid teacher. I was floored! (sorry about the temporary hijack, now back to our conference countdown)

So watch out fellow cheffers and watch out Chicago. :)
 
Amanda... that is far more than any teacher should have to endure. They need to get that kid out of there.
 
Anne I agree, he is not in my class for the rest of summer school, however because he is in special ed they are not doing much. The scarey thing is this kid is only going into 3rd grade, what is he going to be like as he gets older.
 
You know what Amanda? I don't care if this kid is special needs or not - that is scary! As a parent of a son with special needs (who, BTW, Graduated High School last year...ON TIME! Yay), I know how frustrating they can be. Fortunately, he never got into the "killing" thing. He just was in his own little world. If a teacher could get into hs world, he was great. Otherwise, he was a nightmare to have in class. I'm so sorry you had to encounter that. Hopefully he'll get some good therapy.
 
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OH man, Amanda, I"m sorry that you had that happen! It is amazing the things that kids are thinking aobut these days....way too early!


Cathy, how could you think that I'd steal your job?:D LOL
 
18 days for most!!! 17 for you even luckier ladies ~ who get even more "you" time!;)
It's getting close!:eek:
Wahooo!:D
 
Got to do a little shopping last night! Feeling better every day that I can get something new accomplished and checked off my list! Finally I can let the excitement hit me!!! WOO HOO!
 
OY!!!!! I'm really having a hard time looking at the countdown..... but it's like a trainwreck.... you just HAVE to look! ;)

It's ok.... I'm going shopping on Saturday.

My mental midget ex hasn't been returning my calls and he hasn't picked up the kids for dinner the last 2 Wednesday nights..... so I'm beginning to worry that he's not going to take his 2 weeks (he'll have them while I'm in Chicago...) Very frustrating.......

But, I've got enough family & friends around town that I'll find somewhere for them to go, if needed....

/vent ;)

OK..... I'll be ready.... Once we're a week away, I'll start to pack my suitcase (if I can decide which one to take! lol..... oh and if I'm bringing my laptop.... I'm sure I will... lol)
 
soccermama said:
OY!!!!! I'm really having a hard time looking at the countdown..... but it's like a trainwreck.... you just HAVE to look! ;)

It's ok.... I'm going shopping on Saturday.

My mental midget ex hasn't been returning my calls and he hasn't picked up the kids for dinner the last 2 Wednesday nights..... so I'm beginning to worry that he's not going to take his 2 weeks (he'll have them while I'm in Chicago...) Very frustrating.......

But, I've got enough family & friends around town that I'll find somewhere for them to go, if needed....

/vent ;)

OK..... I'll be ready.... Once we're a week away, I'll start to pack my suitcase (if I can decide which one to take! lol..... oh and if I'm bringing my laptop.... I'm sure I will... lol)
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ROTFL!:D I hope this situation gets worked out for you, how annoying!:mad: :(
 
Celeste_Well, we don't have to wonder why he's EX, now do we?
LOL!
 
LOL No, you certainly don't have to wonder why he's the ex :rolleyes:

So now you'll all know what I'm talking about if I refer to the mm (mental midget!) ;)

I'm sure it will get worked out..... I think he re-read the parenting plan and is interpreting it differently than I am. idiot. That's fine, but when he doesn't return my calls, that REALLY bugs me.... I mean, what if something had happened to one of the kids? He doesn't even have voice mail to leave a message....... UGH idiot.

/vent .... again! lol

I'm getting more and more excited about conference.... and about going shopping this weekend with my friend. I found out today that my Executive Banquet will be a Mission Impossible theme! That means I DON'T HAVE TO BUY A DRESS!!!!!! YIPPEE!!!!! (I hate dresses....)

Of course, next year I'll be promoting to Director (I know I will! I know I can!)..... so I'll be walking stage.... so I'll have to buy a dress...... (I hate dresses......)

Have I mentioned I hate dresses? I'm not even a fan of skirts! I'm a jeans & tshirt kinda gal..... always have been. I've been updating my wardrobe lately, because all my jobs are requiring a slightly higher level of professionalism........... as long as I don't have to wear a dress ;)
 
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Of course, next year I'll be promoting to Director (I know I will! I know I can!)..... so I'll be walking stage.... so I'll have to buy a dress...... (I hate dresses......)

Have I mentioned I hate dresses? I'm not even a fan of skirts! I'm a jeans & tshirt kinda gal..... always have been. I've been updating my wardrobe lately, because all my jobs are requiring a slightly higher level of professionalism........... as long as I don't have to wear a dress ;)
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You don't HAVE to buy a dress to walk. . .get a really nice pantsuit. Just check out the people walking this year. . .you should see some nice outfits. Or keep an eye on the Home Office presenters and what they are wearing. I'm not a big fan of dresses either so I know where you're coming from.
 
Yeah, I thought about a pantsuit...... I've seen even fewer pantsuits that I could stand to wear...... I just want to wear my jeans!!! lol
 
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Yeah, I thought about a pantsuit...... I've seen even fewer pantsuits that I could stand to wear...... I just want to wear my jeans!!! lol
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I understand. Not "old lady" ones -- very polished professional suits.

When I was a little girl I planned on getting married in jeans (I did not think about it much but when I did have a wedding "vision" I was in jeans and we were outside). I love jeans but as I've gotten older, I've found that my khakis are more comfortable and make me look a LOT more polished without any effort.
 
chefjeanine said:
You don't HAVE to buy a dress to walk. . .get a really nice pantsuit. Just check out the people walking this year. . .you should see some nice outfits. Or keep an eye on the Home Office presenters and what they are wearing. I'm not a big fan of dresses either so I know where you're coming from.
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That's what I did!!! Check out my user profile and the in both pictures I have it on, same day! Not lack of clothes!:rolleyes: ;) I got so many compliments on it too! :) So dresses are not a requirement! Mine technically may not be a pant suit but it was so cool cause it was a one peice "thingy":eek: I can't think of the name! :rolleyes: Anyway and it was dressy but not a dress!:D
 
oh yeah!!!!
17 days for Sunday arrivers! 16 for Saturdayers!:eek: :rolleyes: There I go with my invented words again!!!!:D :D :rolleyes: ;)
 
OK..... I think the countdown is wrong!!!! Because tomorrow is 2 weeks to when I leave.... that's 14 days.... so 15 days today...... am I counting wrong? lol
 
Ok..... I gotta get off this computer..... need to shower before my phone sale starts......... (and hopefully I actually get some orders ;))
 
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Actually I think we started counting for the day 1 of conference, not for when we leave!
I got my conference pack from my director yesterday-she's such a sweetie:) My dh was laughing at me as I was looking through it cause I was so excited.....he just doesn't understand!
 
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Actually I think we started counting for the day 1 of conference, not for when we leave!
I got my conference pack from my director yesterday-she's such a sweetie:) My dh was laughing at me as I was looking through it cause I was so excited.....he just doesn't understand!
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They (husbands) don't get it!!!!! Mine just rolles his eyes at me! Don't care!! I'm still excited!
16 days for Sunday people
15 for Saturdayers! It's now an official word for me!!!

Wahoooooo!!!! I just can barely handle it!!! I SOOOOO NEED TO GET TO CHICAGO!:D :eek: :D I NEED GIRL TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D
 
15 Days For Sundayers!
14 For Saturdayers!!!:d :d
 
I was beginning to wonder where you went.... I thought maybe you left for Chicago early ;)

And we've decided that I am getting a NEW suitcase! My John doesn't want me to use my usual overnight bag because he said it looks terrible. And I came back with the fact that our suitcases look terrible. LOL So I'm getting rid of the ugly green things and I'm going to find a new suitcase. I really do get a lot of use out of these, because I travel for my other job, too...... so I'll find something I live.... probably just black, though......
 
oh.... I'm here, just laying low today!!!! We had our neighbor over last night for a barbecue because her hubby had to go out of town and she was telling me while we were on our walk yesterday morning that she was going to be bored.... well we invited her to dinner and my hubby took it upon his self to become our bartender!!! He was making us the best strawberry drinks, well the trick is they tasted so dang good, he was using fresh strawberries and all, and blending it with ice and a wine blender, and he then was slipping in shots of rum, anyway they were so good that we were drinking them like lemonade on a hot day!... Well, I'm a little hung over today! I don't drink much at all!!!! And that was too much for me yesterday! Yikes!:eek:
Both my hubby and I are laying very low today!:eek: :rolleyes: :D
 
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OOPS ;) been there...... ugh!!!
 
Our neighbor has gotten us hooked on mojitos!
 
AJPratt said:
Our neighbor has gotten us hooked on mojitos!
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That is so funny! I just posted a reply in another thread describing how to make one. I made my first tonight... got tired of only being able to have them at restaurants! YUMMY!!!!!;)
 
ughhhh.... stop talking about drinks!!!! :( :o :eek: :rolleyes: Not one thought about alcohol sounds yummy to me right now! :o :rolleyes: :)
 
:cool: The best mojito I ever had was at Catalina Restaraunt in Ft. Lauderdale. Also the most expensive meal :eek: I have ever had too
 
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