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ameliasurf said:hey just wondering if any of you ladies that are at wave 1 wish they would have brought something they didn't think of or something along tat line that would have made your conference go smoother or better! any tips....?
wadesgirl said:For blisters Moleskin works better than bandaids. It's really sticky and doesn't come off very easily. If you have a "hot spot" (the point right before a blister) just put the Moleskin right on your foot over the spot. If you have shoes that bother you all the time, I put some inside of the shoe.
Christ Follower said:So good to know! I will have to look for these this weekend before I pack!
etteluap70PC said:After my first conference I swore I would always bring...
A rolling Briefcase or bag. McCormic place is big and it never fails that you have classes on the opposite sides!
An extra pair of shoes in that bag.
Band aids
a bottle of water and a small bag of snacks.
My mini Fan for the hotel room. It helps keep the air moving and helps drown out the noise of other people sleeping.
Tylenol
Becky0216 said:are ear plugs really needed? Should I be asking my roomies if they snore?
KellyTheChef said:I never thought of this!! I sleep with a fan at night (for the noise) and except for the fact that I am so dog tired at conference, I would never sleep! This will help me out...I am putting it on my Word Document that I have of my permenant NC list!
GREAT IDEA!
etteluap70PC said:I have the cutest little fan. It is only about 4" across and 3" deep so It did not take up too much space in my suitcase, or add much weight.
My roomies LOVED IT! I do snore so I brought it as much for them as me. I get stressed I will keep people up and do not sleep myself.
Earplugs are a good idea. You just never know!
Yeah.... were do we find Moleskin?
Christ Follower said:Are the mole skins in the same area as bandaids or somewhere else?
Becky0216 said:are ear plugs really needed? Should I be asking my roomies if they snore?
GeorgiaPeach said:Yes, but sometimes ear plugs don't help. I am a very light sleeper but no one in my cluster snores so it was never a problem until.....when we moved I roomed with two ladies that I flew up with. One snored so loudly that my bed shook..I was in the next bed I am not exaggerating! By the second night I was crying because I was so tired and could not sleep.
It was not something I had ever had to ask about but I do now!
A note on rolling bags: try to walk with them close to you. The hallways at Conference are crowded and I've lost track of the number of times people with rolling bags have blithely cut people off and run them over with their bag.etteluap70PC said:After my first conference I swore I would always bring...
A rolling Briefcase or bag. McCormic place is big and it never fails that you have classes on the opposite sides!
An extra pair of shoes in that bag.
Band aids
a bottle of water and a small bag of snacks.
My mini Fan for the hotel room. It helps keep the air moving and helps drown out the noise of other people sleeping.
Tylenol
flemings99 said::cry:HELP! What has to be in the little baggie for carry on.
I know it says gels/liquids---but what counts/doesn't count. Do I have to put my mascara in the baggie, solid deo., eye/lip liner...and so on. Having a hard time getting it all in that itty bitty bag. Last year I checked my bag & you would have thought the world was going to end---guess that is a big no, no to some.
Thanks!
wadesgirl said:Like Linda said, it's in the foot care aisle. It's large sheets of fleece type surface with a sticky backing - If that makes any sense. You do have to cut it down to size but I always just cut on of the sheets into smaller different sized pieces.
Becky0216 said:are ear plugs really needed? Should I be asking my roomies if they snore?
Chef Kearns said:That is just like me! One year I was up til almost 4am tossing and turning to make sure my snore wasn't too loud. :indif: However, one year at Leadership I roomed with someone who made a HUGE deal about not liking the snoring so I was the last to fall asleep...to HER snores!!
Ahem...Ms. Aviano you know who you are!!
etteluap70PC said:Yeah my first conference AIM (no longer a vendor) was selling rolling bags and people were getting really wild with them. You do need to use a bit of extra caution in crowds.
Something I would NEVER take again.... my laptop. It was just too heavy and took up too much space and I never used it.
erinyourpclady said:OMG...I snore and I can't help it! But I always worn my roomies WAY ahead of time. I think I may pack earplugs for them!
SUSANDISCOCAIAFA said:I Always Bring My Slippers And Wear Them All Through Conference!!!
etteluap70PC said:Yeah my first conference AIM (no longer a vendor) was selling rolling bags and people were getting really wild with them. You do need to use a bit of extra caution in crowds.
Something I would NEVER take again.... my laptop. It was just too heavy and took up too much space and I never used it.
pamperedbecky said:(If anyone has had similar problems, please let me know. The screen only works when I"m going off the battery because it is dimmed).
chefbritt said:Becky, I also have a Dell and am having similar problems. My screen goes completely black though, and it only works when I'm running off the battery and its not plugged in, however my battery is pretty much dead and only lasts 10 minutes fully charged, so it makes using my laptop almost impossible.
I have no advice as far as how to fix it, but thought I'd let you know I understand your frustrations.
susanr613 said:hey janet, we did meet...i was at the M&G sitting next to you for all of 10 mins before i had to zonk out. Thanks for the retroactive offer though!
can't wait till wave 3 is over so we can dish dish dish!
susanr613 said:well it was a bummer not to be able to hang out late, but i enjoyed NC just the same. already have promised myself i will be 30 pounds lighter and several commission points/overrides heavier (director) next NC ;-)
susanr613 said:oh jae you're too kind <blush> and thank you for reminding me we met in the elevator
Get me some of that shapewear. It seems to be doing a great job for you.susanr613 said:he he he you saw me in my slimming dress with shapewear, not the tight capris ;-)
Some essential items to bring to Wave 1 conference include a notebook and pen for taking notes, comfortable shoes for walking around the venue, a reusable water bottle, and a phone charger. It's also a good idea to bring business cards to exchange with fellow consultants and potential customers.
In addition to the essentials, it's helpful to bring a small bag or tote to carry any free samples or promotional items you may receive. It's also a good idea to bring snacks to keep your energy up throughout the day.
Avoid bringing large bags or suitcases to the conference, as they can be cumbersome and take up space. You also don't need to bring any cooking tools or products, as Pampered Chef will provide everything you need for hands-on activities and demonstrations.
The conference will provide some meals and snacks, but it's always a good idea to bring some extra snacks or a packed lunch in case you get hungry between meals.
Aside from bringing the essentials, it's important to come with an open mind and a positive attitude. Take advantage of networking opportunities and attend as many workshops and sessions as you can to learn and grow as a consultant. Also, don't forget to have fun and enjoy the experience!