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Hi I live in a area that is very small in a military community. Does anyone know of a good party business. I know that there are no chucky cheeses but these children need good things to do for parties I thought the bear parties would be fun. But some of them seem expensive for parents. Who is with a good party plan business.


Niki

I love Kids Creations Workshop, you have to find something you will like. Parents will pay! LOL. they want to do something different than your normal parties. Check out the link in y siggy!





Goodluck!

Hey,


What about either the Purple Hippo Parties or Stuff A Friend. I rep for both. TPH offers more options for the customer. SAF is great too.


I would love to talk to you more about either of these. They are both about the same type company where we come to you to host un-stuff animal workshops. I just love it and really trying to promote both of them.


take a look and let me know.


www.stuffafriend.com/shop.php?stuffinupinmyloft (http://www.stuffafriend.com/shop.php?stuffinupinmyloft)


www.purplehippoparties.com/kimplans4u (http://www.purplehippoparties.com/kimplans4u)

How much is it to sign up with Purple Hippo?

Hi!


It's $5 and that gets you a web page.


What is Teacups and Tiaras? Sounds like it would go great TPH. We have princess and prince outfits that customers can buy. I was thinking about buying them and renting them out.


I would love to answer more of your questions if you have any.


KIM

I own a dress-up tea party business. I have been researching a way to expand and possibly help others get started in their own tea party business. I had never heard of the Purple Hippo. Do you go out and host the parties yourself? Do you get a commission? Or do you set your own prices?

The Purple Hippo is brand new. We can host parties or sell directly from our web page. We get 30% commission and 10% from our team's sales.


We host unstuffed animal kit events. It's like Build a Bear but we go to the customer. We can host any kind of party. We have the cutest little girl's dresses and grown up dresses to.


You could had the animal kits to your tea parties or host birthday parties.


Do you go from place to place to host your parties?


KIM

Yes, I go to people's homes and do the parties there. I do have various themes including stuff a bear.

cool. Where do you get your stuff a bears?


I rep for Stuff a friend and the purple hippo which are the same but the PH offers more. I know I told you that already.


Good luck to you.


KIM

I use a couple of wholesale companies. I found them last year when I was thinking about doing Noah's Ark. I figured they get their bears somewhere so why should I pay them when I can get them myself. I did some research and found some suppliers. I was originally going to do only stuffing parties. But I accidently came across the whole dress-up tea party thing. And there is a market for this in my area. I do alot of themes and I am doing pretty well. I must say that my dress-up tea parties are more popular than the stuff-a-bear parties.

Hi I am with Noah's Ark Workshop. I chose them because of their high moral values. As far as prices go for parties I have found that compared to other party planners in my area my prices are quite reasonable. Most in my area charge about $200 for every 8 children to give you an idea of what I charge you can check my website out I have my party plans listed on the front page.

I am a charter consultant for Taste of Home Entertaining. We are a BRAND NEW company offering gorgeous products for all your home entertaining needs. Stainless steel cookware, pottery, and more!


Let me know if you would like more information about TOHE.


Jaime

nikip- I'm with Noah's Ark also and love it. What about Big Yellow Box as an option? They have cute craft kits. As far as price goes, I did comparison pricing when I first started. For the number of kids and what you get Noah's Ark is comparable to Chuckie cheese, the laser tag , roller skating and go cart place in my town. Bowling was the only cheaper party.


kindermusikmom - Do you have a website for your teacups and tiaras biz? I would love to take a look at it. I love doing theme parties for my 4 kids and had thought about turning that into a biz. I would love to see what you do.


Thanks


Stephanie

Hi and welcome to WAHM! It's a great community.


I am a manager with Discovery Toys, playing is always a fun thing! My advice is to follow your heart. There is a lot to choose from and some great ideas so far.


Debbie

Have you seen Big Yellow Box by Crayola? We have great craft projects for children. You can check out my site and email me if you are interested.


:-) Marianne www.bigyellowbox.net/marianne (http://www.bigyellowbox.net/marianne)

http://gourmetmomma-ivil.tripod.com/ka-doodle/


Hi Niki!


I'm in no way affiliated with The Children's Art Cafe, whose link I've given you, but this is a company I looked into last year but didn't join just because it wasn't for me. It's a CUTE concept -edible paints!-and would love to find someone around me who does this -Edible Art Workshops - but it's something crafty for the kids to do with safe products. You might give them a look.

If your not just interested in childrens items, I would be happy to tell you more about lia sophia jewelry!

This is just my opinion, but if you were looking for kids/parents themes I would definitely look at Big Yellow Box. </span>I
think that company appeals to both because it offers crafts that
parents can do WITH kids. It doesn't limit your clientale to just women
like jewelry or make up companies. The Stuff a friend is kind of neat
too. I traded a Big Yellow Box consultant for some products at Xmas
time and I was really happy with the items I purchased with my
granddaughter in mind! Plus, you are most likely going to be dealing
with moms that are home with kids and dad is away-thus a craft theme
that mom and child can participate in! Good Luck!

Hi Niki -


There are a ton of wonderful companies out there, for both adults and children! My suggestion would be to find out that interests YOU - not one that you *think* would be profitable. Of course you want your business to be successful and profitable, but if you don't love the business, you will not be nearly as successful as you could be.


Best of luck!


Rebecca

I looked into Big Yellow Box and really liked the concept. I love to do crafty things with my kids. You could do mommy and me days and charge a nominal fee. Perhaps break up the kits so they aren't so expensive for budget minded people.

Hi NikiP ~


I know Marianne has addressed Big Yellow Box to you and will be available to you to provide you with info on the opportunity ~ I just wanted to let you know as a BYB rep in a military town that the kitsarevery popularsmileys/smiley4.gif Hope that helps!


Good luck in your search!


Kim Griffin

If your community is really small, you might want to think about selling a consumable product, (food being the ultimate consumable, in my opinion) so that people will host events more frequently. I market wine for the traveling vineyard and I had a hostess have two events in three months, with several of the same attendees, and sales were still good. Also, I have had several people attend more than one of my events in the course of three of four months, which works out fine, because usually the wine they ordered before is gone before they come to the next tasting, and I show different wines at each event, so there is always something new for them.


There are other companies that market consumables like watkins and there I am sure there are others. If the price points are reasonable, people will come back and reorder.


However, Rebecca makes a very important point, if you don't use the product and like the product that you market, you are going to have a hard time getting great sales and you won't have as much fun!


I found my perfect fit, hope you find yours!


Lori

Hi I am a newbie. I just joined Big Yellow Box and I have been getting a great response from people that are just seeing the product. I think this could be great for people in your community. I wish you the best of luck!

Hi Niki and welcome! There are many great companies to choose from - it really does come down to what you can get excited about!





I am with a great company parented by Kindermusik that offers tons ofmusical things for kids and their parents! Check out my website to learn a bit about usand I would love to give you more info if you are interested!


www.drmy.net/tmartin (http://www.drmy.net/tmartin)





Best wishes on your search!


Talitha

Hello &amp; Welcome! If you would like to give the Moms a break, check out my website: www.marykay.com/clucente

I know a few BYB reps have responded, but I am a military wife and a BYB consultant. I live in upstate NY, and have several military wives as customers.


Good luck in your search for your perfect fit.smileys/smiley1.gif

Hey Niki~
I hope you find what you are looking for!


Good luck my friend~smileys/smiley17.gif

Stuff a friend is one of the best companies for kids. There are no start up fees, and no sales requirements:


Earn 30% commission!! When you place the order you receive the 30% off right there. Commission from orders placed on your website by customers will be paid to you on Monday’s by Paypal

No minimum order amounts. No need to carry inventory. Order when your customers need something.

No quotas.

Orders are shipped out 2-5 days after placed

You can run your business in a way that fits your lifestyle. Want to do home parties, online parties, catalog shows - the option is yours. You can even just send your friends, family and customers to your online store to shop.

FREE website with online ordering for the customer

Free email address

Fundraising Online where your customers can earn 30% for their organization &amp; You earn 10%.

Professionally printed Brochures, and other business materials.

Cost to join?? NONE Yes you read that correctly so join and if you don’t like it still will cost you nothing.

http://www.stuffafriend.com/shop.php?ShastieC

I totally agree about Stuff a Friend. Especially if you do not want to have to keep stock.



Free for the first year and you automatically get your own website. What more could you want?


Christy

Sorry, I hit post twice. smileys/smiley9.gifEdited by: kidz_n_fashion

That's right Christy!!


I'm loving it and so are my friends and family and customers.





KIM

Hey Kim...Looks like we BUMPED here too.


Remember me? We chatted a couple nights ago on the SAF forums. I'm in Texas too. smileys/smiley17.gif


Funny how much of a "small world" the internet can be. LOLsmileys/smiley36.gif

oh yea,


Hi! I've been on this board I guess sinceJan and have found it to be very benefical for business and personal.


KIM

There is also another bear stuffing company that will officially launch on March 3-4th.


Stuff-N-Snuggle is free to sign up and you get your own website and can start selling immediately. You earn 10% on your 1st downline of recruits and 30% comission on your website sales. I have found that when I order my own inventory I can make a little more money but it works well either way. I am also a rep with stuff a friend but haven't bought anything yet cuz I find we have a lot more choices and the prices are a little cheaper. I haven't advertised much and have been averaging $140 in sales each week only through friends and family so I'm sure once I really get out there I will be able to make more. My girls already have a list of all the animals they want.


Please feel free to check out my site...


www.stuff-n-snuggle.com/index.php?ref=217 (http://www.stuff-n-snuggle.com/index.php?ref=217)


If anyone is interested in joining please put my name and rep number on your application.. Thanks! And good luck in whatever you find.


Kelly Styden Rep#217


Also if anyone has any information on food companies can you please email it to me... styden98@comcast.net Thank yoU!!

soccermom, SOOO sorry I had not seen your post asking for my site. I do have a site . www.teacupstiaras.com (http://www.teacupstiaras.com)


I really have a great time doing these parties. It is alot of fun and very rewarding knowing that I am making a little girl's birthday one she will remember for a long time! At least I hope I am!!

You might be interested in checking out our wholesale selection and pricing: http://www.bdaybears.com/wholesale/wholesale-unstuffed-bears .html (http://www.bdaybears.com/wholesale/wholesale-unstuffed-bears.html) We are your wholesalesupplier and the business is truly your own unstuffed bear and animal business!


We design and manufacture a line of childrens dress-up costumes. The costumes setswork with specific themes and are designed to be wearable take home party favors for dress-up parties. Visit http://www.bdayparties.com/wholesale for princess sets, knight sets, cooking apron and hat sets, builder, train, cowboy and cowgirl sets.


Thanks


Amy


http://www.bdayparties.com (http://www.bdayparties.com/)


http://www.bdaybears.com (http://www.bdaybears.com/)

Hi everyone! This is my first time using a message board so forgive me if I do something taboo.


I just wanted to reply to some of the earlier posting. The children's entertainment business can be a very good at home business. I was part of a company that provided numerous themed parties. I just recently quit because my husband got a job in another city and I just found out that I am expecting my sixth child. If anyone is interested in starting their ownchildren's entertainment company and would like so first hand advice,please email me. I also have costumes if anyone is interested.


kidsavvey@sbcglobal.net

Hi - you'll have to change Mother5 to Mother6!!


If you ever want to get back into the business, Stuff A Friend is the crave right now.


Also check out The Purple Hippo Parties


Both are free to becomea Rep and you will gain so much FUN with this and money too.


KIM

Mother5,


I own a dress-up tea party business. I am curious about your costumes. What do you have and what are you selling them for. Would you mind sharing what company you worked with? I would love to compare notes with you. I am always interested in new things and how to expand my business. I agree that kids parties is very profitable. I know the ladies on this board doing the stuff a friend and Purple Hippo will agree with me.

Hello


I hope you are not getting to much mail here but I just wanted to ask if you ever heard of Princess House?


When you get a chance please click on my link below. If you like what you see. Send me an e-mail and I'll be more than happy to talk more about PH with you.


Take care and Hope your having a wonderful weekend.


Rose Miller