What is local: Definition and 99 Discussions

I go into my local pizzeria two or three times a week for pizza dough. This afternoon the owner asked me if my family eats pizza twice a week :blushing:. I told him that I use it for my PC shows and that I always advertise his store and tell people he has the best dough around. I asked him if...

One of my best friends is a realtor in my area. She has suggested I come up with a letter to send to local real estate agencies offering products, packages, gift certificates, etc. to the local realtors as closing gifts. Have many of you had luck with this? How did you start, etc? She...

I am doing a show at our local Curves. any suggestions on display and/or recipe ideas? I thought I would do veggies and dip in the rect chillzanne,but not sure what else I should do. looking for a (inexpensive) light and healthy dessert type recipe. I will be set up from 8am-noon and 3pm to 7pm...

Hello! Okay, I have an opportunity to place a business ad on a place mat that will be set up at a local pancake feed/fundraiser. Can anyone assist me with the following: 1). The items that can/cannot be included in the ad 2). An example of something you may have used (in word format if...

Somthing like this.......... Parents, are you looking for a way to help offset of costs of your child's extracurricular activities?? Whether it's for basketball, karate, bowling, dance, wrestling, cheerleading, or whatever it is, that makes you have extra trips and expenses. Call me and...

The local newspaper did a story on Kids Rooms today and my kids are featured in it. Here is the article and the pictures from the paper that are not online. http://www.argusleader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070925/LIFE/709250315&GID=bbvX3fie1WSlNOlf1CPeVei0pBV+bZF3dTjLE/I/6so%3D

Can I place an ad in my daughter's shcool directory? I wasn't sure of the fine details. Thanks, Layla

Hello everyone, I really would like to spread "my wings" in Montreal and area and looking to find local craft fairs and bazaars. Does anyone know where to find a listing on the internet to these local events? For anyone that has done these local events in their comunity, how was the success...

I would love to hear from upper level directors on this subject!II would love to hear from upper level directors on this subject! I don't currently have anyone close to director but all of my motivation is self-propelled. My director is hands off most of the time (I thnk she has personal...

Hi all, I am donating a prize package (grilling items) to a local Jeep club to use as a raffle prize at their upcoming Jeep Fest here in town. This is a big gathering of Jeepers and they are allowing me to stick a flyer in the goody bags given to each Jeep driver who attends....I will need to...

Okay... here's one! I am on vacation with my family in NY and saw my cousin yesterday who is a consultant in my downline. She is a hobbyist... works sporadically throughout the year when she needs some extra $$ or if someone asks her for a show. She lives in a town of about 3000 people...

Did anyone else have to pay for an "ad" to get their local news paper to put it in????? I am so flipping frustrated right now....

Here is a Flyer that I just sent to a local school interested in a Fundraiser. Thought I would share with everyone. I would, also, love to hear any ideas you have on these or other ways.

I know I've seen this discussed on here before so please forgive me but this would be the first time I've done a booth at a fair before and I don't have a clue what to do. I have lots of products that I've accumulated thru bonuses etc in my 4 months as a consultant. Can I sell these at my booth...

I got invited to the team captains meeting for our local Relay For Life. I told her that I'd LOVE to go and that I'd bring snacks! But now I'm thinking that it would be REALLY cool to bring something PURPLE for the Relay...any ideas? My only idea is brownie bites with purple frosting, but I'm...

I just sent in my registration to have a booth/table at a local family expo. Does anyone have any ideas or pictures that you have done with a set up like this. Do you hand out samples or free gifts? What kind of information do I hand out? I could use any ideas you may have. Thank you.

Ok, I have two sisters who co-hosted a party. One lives locally & the other about 4 hrs away. Can I pick which host each order is shipped to, or do I have to have half of them direct shipped?

I have found a website that lists some local couples that are getting married in the near future as well as their info. Would it be ethical to call them even though I have no connection with them? If so, what would I say?

So I put these up on Sat in a couple of little stores I have around my town and I already have 3 booked shows from it!! I'm going to do this every month!! :D

I want to send something - a mailing - out to the local churches. What should I send? Also, is it rude to ask them to list my upcoming Open House in the bulletins?

Anyone have any luck finding listings of upcoming fairs/bazaars online for their local area? What keywords do you use on the search engines? I've tried all kinds of things and I'm not having much luck finding any listings. Any suggestions would be really appreciated! Thanks!

I have a dear friend who would like to put a blurb in our loacl paper about my open house I am holding on the 18th of this month. she works for the "Out & About" colomn section and would like to list it as an upcoming community event. Um...is this allowed?:confused: I gave her an invite so she...

I was wondering if any of you have had people say they don't like the recipes in the new cookbook? I just had 2 hostess say they dont like the recipes, I had to actually drop off last seasons cookbook for one of the hostess. One of the problems we have is we live in a small town so it is harder...

I am signing a contract for a booth at the local trade days. I need a sales tax number. Does anyone know where I get this from? Thanks.

I went to the main PC website to see if there any new directors in the area so I typed in my zip. Well, my recruiters name popped up and she's a Future! I am wondering if HO changed it??:confused: I need to get my butt in gear and start recruiting!!!:D

You all may already have this or know it. I didn't know of any Newcomer's Club in my area...put the search in and here's what I found. Maybe it will be useful to the rest of you. http://www.newcomersclub.com/index.html Kris

I am thinking of going to the local flea market here on Sunday. I was wondering if any of you have done this before and if you did what all you took with you? I want to try to get some more bookings for May. Any ideas on Flyers to take or anything please let me know. Thank you!;)

Has anyone made a new neighborhood flyer to let everyone know that a pampered chef consultant lives in their neck of the woods i havent found one in the files lately....just wondering.:rolleyes:

:confused: I went out a got the Sunday paper for 2 different cities around me to get the latest announcements so I could send some PC info. to them. Well.....when I got to the newspaper pages w/the announcements there were no addresses! Is there an easy way to attain them?

I just booked a fundraiser for a local group yesterday for May 6th now my only question is what is the best way to go about this as my table will be set up at a cafe type thing that the school is hosting. So I won't be able to do food. Should I make wow items such as the jolly rancher lolli...