What’s it all about? I found some very interesting information here. When I was much younger there was not nearly as much hype about halloween as there is now. When I heard it was called All Hallows’ Eve I wasn’t sure what that meant. Many church congregations have gotten in on the celebration with “Trunks of Treats” activities that include, among other things, FREE CANDY! That seems to be the one thing that attracts kids of all ages to the activity.
Halloween or All Hallows’ Eve
Whether you call it Halloween or All Hallows’ Eve or any of the other titles, it is a time that most kids look forward to almost as much as Christmas. One of the biggest fears of parents is the sensationalism associated with the holiday. Many people try almost anything to force a sense of fear in those who might give them the opportunity. And that sensation has prompted many movies on the subject to cash in on the movement. One of those is appropriately titled Halloween Kills and the trailer can be seen here…
HELPFUL FINDS FOR HALLOWEEN
Pumpkin Bisque with Spicy Shrimp
You can find the complete recipe here.
If you want to really enjoy your shrimp bisque you could always serve it at your next…
Here’s how to set up a DTC Ambassador Tasting Party
STEP 1
Send out an email a week to five days prior to your event. Offer up the DATE, TIME, and LOCATION of your tasting, and ask your guests to RSVP. If you have multiple dates set aside for tastings, offer up that detail in your email as well. And, always plan to text your guests a reminder the day before your tasting.
STEP 2
Know everything you can about the wines you will be featuring at your upcoming tasting. The wines in the Wine Ambassador collections are so delicious, they will sell themselves! But a successful party starts with how well you know the wines first! Start by reading the tasting notes that come with your shipment. And, prior to guest arrival, TASTE THE WINES! You should experience each wine you plan to present so you can be the expert at the tasting!
STEP 3
Put out a nice selection of meats and cheeses — along with some bread, crackers, and seasonal fruit AND YOUR SHRIMP BISQUE — to serve your guests with the wine. The food adds a beautiful experience to the tasting, and most of the time, your tasting notes will offer up ideas of what pairs well with each selection in your shipment! Be sure to also print out plenty of DTC flyers, and be ready to share the opportunities your guest will have to access their own shipment of wines each month! [NOTE: Be sure to have bottles of water to offer your guests, too! Have enough for each guest.]
STEP 4
Get ready to share — the wines, the stories, and all of the joy that comes when you open up a bottle of delicious wine! Be prepared to tell your guests about the 3 Yours Is Free program, and, also be prepared to tell them all about how you became a DTC Ambassador! (Don’t ever be afraid to ask!!)
STEP 5
Before your guests leave, make sure that you’ve answered all of your guest’s questions, that they know how to contact you — and that you’ve provided them with your DTC Ambassador link! But the most important thing of all is to make sure all of your guests have a SAFE RIDE HOME. Monitor each of your guests throughout the party, and always pour your wine low and carefully. NEVER allow your guests to “self-pour,” and make sure you never over-pour yourself. Offer guests a bottle of water toward the end of your tasting, too. Safety is very important, so always be responsible.
IMPORTANT FINAL TIP: It’s a fact that 90{b50e579472ba6237cc2afd49b9e83e1b20d9950a80f5f77cf5ee18615aa1e858} of your business will come from your follow-up efforts after one of your tastings! So make sure you have contact information for each guest, and reach out to each within 24 hours of your event. Feel free to invite the same guest to your next party, too. Exposing them to a great experience is one of the many ways people grow to love everything we have to offer at Wine Ambassador!
HALLOWEEN COSTUMES!
Costumes change every year and it’s hard to keep up with what’s in when it comes to our kids trick or treating. If you just bookmark this page you can come here and find the latest in Boy’s costumes and Girl’s costumes. Then of course there are some very cute ones for babies! I just have to share a couple of my favorites. These two just seem to show up every year. And our grandson rrreeeaaalllyyy likes dinosaurs so there ya go!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN OR ALL HALLOWS’ EVE!
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