by Claire
When I shared my holiday budget a few days ago I didn’t go into my budget for teachers, co-workers, neighbors and other friends. Here’s another place where Pampered Chef has paid off. In addition to the commission I earned that has nicely padded my emergency fund, I earned those “Pampered Chef Dollars.” With $300 to spend I was able to get everyone a small something and able to keep $100 for later. It’s nice to not have to touch my regular budget for these items! I haven’t done much with PC this month for obvious reasons (the divorce, the holidays), but I look forward to jump starting my real food business in January. I also woke up today with a fun idea to incorporate couples by having an event in February. Many of my friends have been discussing how we can get their husbands and boyfriends involved so a couples’ event of cooking real food sounds perfect for Valentine’s Day. I really do enjoy this real food stuff and to be making money at it is a complete bonus.
If I can get through the holiday season and just spend my kid budget I will be SO proud!
Born and raised in Texas. I’ve at least driven through every state in the US courtesy of a roadtrip loving Dad.
I’m single with two children and a good parenting relationship with their father.
I am a “life is just half full of funny” kinda gal. Humor is my saving grace and I am thankful for it every single day. I have a strong Catholic faith and am thankful for that foundation.
I read a lot for a living but still enjoy a good book. I love biographies but in recent years have found the need for fun fictional books–sadly, for a long time I just didn’t enjoy fiction!
I love live theatre of any kind–from local productions to Broadway.
I love to scrapbook and pride myself in my kids’ albums.
I love being a mom but also love my career. I’m blessed to have found a balance allowing me to be at everything my kids need and want me to be at–while also having a career.
Favorite Quotes: Well behaved women rarely make history.
Behold the turtle. He makes progress only when he sticks his neck out. -James Bryant Conant
You’re doing a great job so far. I’ve already passed my budget -_-
Having a couples Pampered Chef party sounds like a great way to think outside of the box. Planning around Valentine’s even better.
If I were closer, I would certainly come with my wife. I hope it goes great for you.
Your optimism is infectious. :O)
I just wanted to tell you that I have really enjoyed reading your blog, and I think you are handling the divorce and related fall-out great.
Have a happy holiday!
I love Pampered Chef, and I think a couples party where real food is cooked using great and easy Pampered Chef recipes is a great idea. I am always interested in getting my husband interested in helping me cook. Now that we are empty nesters, I think this would a fun way to do something together, with yummy food as the prize at the end! What’s not to like about that?!