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My sister has host several parties for me and has agreed to host one next month to help me out. I want to offer something different for her since she's hosted so many parties for me. I'm trying to think outside the box an thought I would see what ideas everybody else has.

My 31 bags person posted gift set ideas today on her facebook business page, some say stocking stuffer. First thought, wow, she is on the ball. Second thought, too early, people will forget? She also posted some "fashions with 31" pictures like you see on pinterst.

I'm doing a multi-vendor fundraiser this Sunday. First of all, I've never done a fundraiser this big. Secondly, it's a multi-vendor. She is having MaryKay, Cookie Lee, things people can walk away with. I want to give her a good return but I'm terrified that if I don't have tangible items...

I have a show coming up for a host who is gluten-free. Anyone have any ideas for show recipes?

I'm participating in our local Relay for Life which is having a "Taste of Evanston" where different restaurants donate 100 samples and the relay is selling tickets to get a taste of each sample. Anyway...I've been doing a sample idea where I use won-ton sheets in the mini-muffin pan, add a...

Has anyone ever done and open house type show, where the guests can come and go? If so, does anyone have any iedas to share? I am a new consultant within the last 6 months and am having a hard time getting some bookings. I am considering doing an open house, showing some of the products on a...

I have my first show with an Amish host. She's young, newly married and the other guests will be young and some unmarried, some also newly married. I'm trying to decide what recipe options to give her. I told her I'd mail off her host packet today and that it would include a recipe list. Can...

I am so not sure what to do here. We had been able to put off one mortgage payment for 6 months back in January. He thought it would be due in July. It is not. It is due NOW! We have to make a double payment by tomorrow. $1668! We have $1134. Pat and I have been calling and asking family for...

Hello! I am doing a craft show this Saturday and I wanted to focus on this months Host Special as well as the month of July. I want my display to be as a eye catching as possible and I thought I would go with a 4th of July theme. Does anyone have any photos of booths that you have done that...

I am doing a 10 a.m. brunch show on the 30th. What are some recipes that have worked well for you. Thanks! Priscilla

Hi all, I'm thinking of ordering a car magnet from Vista print but am looking for ideas on how some have done them or designed them. I've got a few ideas but hubby says look too jumbled or busy to him, and I wondered what others have done. They are having awesome sales right now and thought...

I just secured a booth for our team that is a bit different then what I've done before.It is at a huge area Kids consignment sale. I haven't been to this particular one in years, but it was big then....I expect it is just as big these years since (they are huge around here). it is at our...

Hello All...I am going to have a launch party for my first booking. I am nervous I am going to screw this up. Any ideas or suggestions for a theme what games to play prizes etc. I love anything to do with kitchens everything! but im afraid I wont be god at this at all. Please Help.:confused:

What are some creative, outside of the box ideas for locations for large shows other than church fellowship halls... ;):chef:

Hi all, I've got a repeat hostess who's done many shows in past and last year we did a salad and dessert and she wants that again, but I've been asked by a couple people about Salad shows and I've got recipes I send out for example for a Soup and Slipper show and Sips and Dips show, which...

My Mommy group wants to do a weekend getaway (without the kids) next summer. We'll be coming from all over the US, Spain, Canada, etc. so the "where" is negotiable. Does anyone have any recommendations for a place close to an international airport (we don't want to commute too far by car)...

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I have volunteered to bring a main dish for the Teacher Appreciation luncheon tomorrow. My brain is blank with ideas. Recipe suggestions? Last year I sent in the Mandarin Orange Chicken Pasta salad.

I just booked a grill show for June and there is the potential for alot of guests there...this is a past host of mine who last did a 1k show back in Jan 2011- all teachers, she wants to celebrate end of the year w/ her friends! My question is...I am not wanting to a pizza on the grill (did that...

I have not had the chance to try out the itty bitty bevs and I was wondering what ideas you guys have for them. I have a show coming up on Friday and I would like to make 1 without tequila. any ideas will be helpful thanks a bunch

I thought I had one of our cookbooks, but alas, I do not. Can anyone share a good Vegan salad recipe from PC? I am doing a salad show on Friday and I just found out the host recently became a vegan. If PC doesn't have vegan salad ideas I will use the Asian Chicken Salad minus the chicken...

Ok all I've got a repeat hostess who's done great shows for me in the past and frankly I've not done a cooking show for a large crowd and she's expecting a large crowd right after work on FRIDAY, this Friday....and the only thing she's told me for sure is she wants a Sponge(ish) type cake for...

Any recipe suggestions for a vegetarian bride? I want to do a simple demo for her bridal shower, or at least something I can make simple with a little prep work.

need some ideas... drawing a blank.. I have an outdoor show on the 30th for a group of Girl Scouts and leader. It is in a park, so no water, or cooking facilities at all. Ideas are more than welcome!

I have a booth today at my daughter's dance studio. The dancers' families are going to be there today to buy their tickets for the upcoming recital. The line to buy tickets was over an hour long wait last year, so this year they are doing it deli-style and people will take a number and wait...

Any new thoughts on Graduation gifts? I've done the Small Micro Cooker with Ramen Noodles.

A couple gals on my team really want to step up their biz. Their sales average is pretty low and we want to work on that. What suggestions do you have? TIA, Sandi

I want to make strawberry "something" tomorrow. I really don't even know what! I'm in the mood for strawberries. Anybody have any good recipes that they can share?

I'm in charge of dessert this Sunday. I'm trying to decide what to make. My mom has to work that day, so she won't be there to make her famous Carrot Cake that we usually have. I'm undecided if I'll make it in her place (we all have the recipe and have all made them at one point or another...

Sorry - wish that I was of some help in my own thread, but at the moment I am not! However, on March 29th I challenged my team to sell 8 brownie pans by midnight on the 30th. I was hoping to encourage those who weren't yet active to be so (since 8 pans = $152 catalog show) or to get those who...