• Join Chef Success Today! Get support for your Pampered Chef business today! Increase your sales right now! Download 1000s of files and images, view thousands of Pampered Chef support threads! Totally Free!

What is vacation: Definition and 64 Discussions

  1. itsjustCarla

    Expert Vacation Advice for Cancun Trip: Packing, Money, and Safety Tips

    The hubby and I are going to Cancun in a few weeks for our 20th wedding anniversary and I am NOT a seasoned traveler. I knew that here would be a great place to get H-E-L-P !! We are going with another couple & we've all decided to just take carry-ons. My questions start with....should I take...
  2. WLMcCoy

    Return from the Beach: A Perfect Vacation with a Twist!

    My family just got back from the beach yesterday! We were there for almost 2 weeks.. Everything went great. I got married, my 1 year old little girl loved it.. It was perfect (except for Hanna making landfall Friday night right where we were staying) But even that was kind of neat!! I need...
  3. ChefJWarren

    Family Winter Vacation Ideas: Nearby and Affordable!

    I want to take a winter vacation this year with my family instead of buying Xmas presents. My DH and I are teachers so we have 2 weeks off (only want to be gone about 1 week, preferably after Xmas). Here are some stipulations: --two kids, 1 and 4 --live in DFW area, need to drive --no more...
  4. chefann

    Exploring History: My Summer Vacation

    What I did on my Summer vacation ;) One of the members of the car club to which DH and I belong put together a day driving event for us yesterday. We had a blast, and I thought some people (read "KG") would be interested in a few of the pics. The day started with breakfast at the...
  5. quiverfull7

    Share Your September 08 OOF for Vacation Planning

    Do any of you creative folks out there have a September 08 OOF ready to share? I've got a couple people who want their packets ahead of time due to vacations etc ... tia :)
  6. erinyourpclady

    What Made Our Family Vacation Unforgettable?

    We had a wonderful time!!! Took a few days to go up to Virginia Beach and visit friends. We took the kids to Water Country USA on Monday...it rained here and there but we were already wet so whateve! We were that for 8 hours and barely ever waited for a ride. Most of the slides we walked right...
  7. Intrepid_Chef

    What Would You Do? Navigating a Host's Order Before Vacation

    Yesterday morning I met with a host who wanted to close out her show before I went on vacation. She hands me this order and tells me the check will be sent. I tried not to let my jaw drop too low!!! Well, I've been trying since last night to get in touch with the host because: * She still...
  8. Intrepid_Chef

    Send a Host-Ready Meal Before You Leave for Vacation

    I am sending a letter to a host, which I want to get out before I leave for vacation on Sunday. I am thinking of offering three choices: * Power Cooking: We make some ground beef and prepare one recipe for your guests, the other 2 go in your freezer for future reference! * 30 Minute...
  9. Shawnna

    Priceless Memories: Off-Year Vacation and the CN Tote Bag

    Okay..so I can't go to conference this year. I only go every other year and we take our kids on a great vacation during the "off" year. So, I was looking at the CN and saw that really cute tote bag you get for submitting 2 shows and attending conference. So, I wanted to be the first to say if...
  10. A

    Exploring Boston: Our Family Vacation to the Far Northwest!

    We are taking a family vacation to Boston this summer. We live in the Northwest...about 5 miles from the Canadian Border, so the far, far, Northwest! We will be spending 3 nights in Boston and then heading to a family cabin in New Hampshire (Fitzwilliam Lake to be exact). We're so excited...
  11. N

    On Vacation: Crafting the Perfect Autoresponder Message

    When you go on vacation do you do the auto response to emails to let people who email know that you are on vacation? If so what does your message say?
  12. crystalscookingnow

    Finding the Perfect Vacation Spot for Our Family of 5

    I'm needing some help trying to decide on a vacation spot for us this year. We'll need to stay within a 6-hour driving distance, no $$ for flying. We are located in central Illinois, our town is Carlinville. Anyone have a program that will make Carlinville the bull's eye & tell me the...
  13. Cindycooks

    Give Me Some Ideas for Shows at a Vacation Resort

    We live in a gated community on the water (before you judge me - lol - Im not rich - our neighborhood is totally normal)....we have vacation villas here that are full all summer with a community room. I have the opportunity to do a show 2 or 3 times a month for the vacationers!!!! WooHoo...
  14. N

    Family Vacation to Branson: Fun Activities for All Ages!

    My family and I are going to Branson, MO May 24th - May 31st any suggestions of things to do it will be my husband, 4 year old son, 5 month old daugther, my mom and myself and maybe my brother, his girlfriend and her daughter maybe coming.
  15. L

    Countdown to Vacation: 5 Days Left!

    Can't wait!!:thumbup:
  16. P

    What Should I Make for a Demo on Vacation?

    I am hoping you all can help me out. I am going on vacation in 2 weeks and the resort (my dad and stepmoms timeshare)we stay at told me in November I should do a demo while I am down there. Here is the dillemma. I don't know what I should make or bring. There are 7 of us going on this trip...
  17. G

    Any Bluegreen Vacation Owners Here?

    My husband and I have been Bluegreen owners for over 10 years. I'm looking for anyone that is currently a owner or have been but sold it. We are trying to find a way to sell or get rid of our membership and not having any luck. Need to talk to someone that has been there or has experience...
  18. amy07

    Dreams of a Hawaiian Vacation - Can it Really Happen?

    Ok, I'll admit that I've been obsessing about earning the trip these last few weeks. But this morning I had a dream that the new trip announced for next year was to Hawaii!! And in my dream, my DH was even on the phone trying to book shows!! ;)
  19. P

    Has Anyone Been on Vacation to Europe?

    Need in Van Nuys CA areaI have a new consultant on my team that lives in this area-the HO gave me a name and after speaking with this Director, both the new consultant and I don't think she'll be a good fit. Can anyone help us out???
  20. DebPC

    Whats Your Favorite Thing to Do on Vacation?

    Intention VS MethodINTENTION VS METHOD An intention is what we want. Methods are the ways of getting what we want. Intention is our hearts desire and methods are the actions, information, and behaviors we use to get what we want. When you ask some people why they’re not living their dream...
  21. chef131doreen

    Request for Info Before Vacation: Doreen

    I would like to know if some one would e-mail me with all the info from Confrence I am going on vacation this Sunday so I will not be able to get on CS or talk to my Director till the 25th If so THANK_YOU SO MUCH I WILL NOT SPILL IT FOR ANYONE Doreen [email protected]
  22. crystalscookingnow

    Missing My Best Friend on Her Vacation

    She's on her vacation with her dad. She'll be gone until the 15th. Makes me sad. :( I know I'll be gone & conference will help keep my mind busy, but I still miss her! My heart goes out to all the other parents going through this. I know Celeste & Carolyn are too. Hugs!
  23. DMB75

    Going on Vacation Back to the U.s!!

    Hello, I just wanted to share because I'm so happy! We are going on vacation starting tomorrow. We are live in the Netherlands due to my job and haven't been back to the U.S. in over two years. Tomorrow we are flying to Vermont to see family for three weeks. We are so excited about going back...
  24. chef131doreen

    Vacation in Naples Fl What to Do

    Hello all you all in Nalpes or Ft Myers Maybe you can give me some ideas of what to do in and around Naples. my Dh and I and Peter 12, Christina 10 and I am also taking my nices Marisa 24 on vacation July 16th to the 24 ( thats why i can't go to National Conf alrady planned this trip)...
  25. A

    Looking for Vacation Tips in Laughlin, Nevada?

    I am going on a vacation next week to Laughlin...anybody from the area that can give me some good tips? Amy
  26. DebbieSAChef

    Exploring Houston, TX on Vacation with Our Family

    Our family is off to our vacation for four nights, five days to Houston, TX. We live in San Antonio, TX so it's not going to be a long drive (3 hours) but it's going to be fun. We have the whole vacation planned out with Aquariums, beach at Galveston, Houston zoo, movie, Galleria Ice...
  27. P

    Tax Refund Windfall Leads to Family Vacation Planning!

    I just put PC in for my taxes and we are getting almost an extra 1000 dollars back because of everything I can deduct, woohooo. We are thinking about a family vacation with that money!!
  28. mom2leelee

    Family-Friendly Vacation Ideas for Your Next Getaway | Western KY 10hr Drive

    Good morning everyone. I need some advice on where to go for our family vacation this year. We have a 4 yr old daughter and want to make sure that we go somewhere with lots of fun stuff to keep her entertained. We live in western KY and really don't want to fly anywhere and keep the drive under...
  29. Paige Dixon

    Ok, I Have Been on Vacation to All of the Destinations, so I Feel I

    Ok, I have been on vacation to all of the destinations, so I feel I can shed some experience to your decision making. Caribean cruises are always fun and I think that's the one I will choose. I assume it will be a short cruise like 3-5 days since it's just level 2. Maybe it will be a...
  30. andiphant

    How to Do Shows While on Vacation??

    I will be vacationing for a couple weeks in July. It will be my SS2 so I am having some shows at the places I am visiting. What would be the best way to go about submitting the shows and which order forms would work best? I am assuming I need to do the long paper order submission form... or...
Back
Top