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    Home » Lifestyle » Frugal Living Tips

    Gift Giving by Hosting a Direct Sales Party

    Published: Aug 13, 2010 · Modified: May 25, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Gift Giving by Hosting a Direct Sales Party

    Gift Giving by Hosting a Direct Sales Party. For this week's Frugal Friday, I wanted to write about hosting direct sales parties and the benefits they bring.

    As a follow up to my Stockpiling for the Holiday's post I failed to mention another source for inexpensive gifts for gift giving.  Host a home party!  I was in direct sales for 11 years and during that time I hosted a lot of parties for other home-based businesspeople in "exchange" for hosting one for me.  What I found from all those years of hosting parties is that several home-based businesses offer great hostess incentives for having an in home or catalog party.

    Gift Giving by Hosting a Direct Sales Party:

    If you are a stockpiler, you can host a party very inexpensively!  I recently hosted a jewelry party and served a simple dessert (brownies) and beverages (lemonade and water) and that was it!  How simple and those items came directly from my stockpile.  I love having parties because it is a great excuse to have my friends over and clean my house.  By hosting an in-home party, you can really reap the benefits if the company offers a good hostess program.

    It is a great way to stretch your gift giving budget because the hostess rewards can really add up.  If you invite enough guests, you can literally end up for hundreds of free dollars' worth of free product.

    For example, this past spring I hosted a Thirty-One Party and earned over $300.00 in FREE product!  The best time to take advantage of hosting a party is when home-based business offers DOUBLE HOSTESS AWARDS!  This is how I did so well when I hosted my party!  Not only do you have an excuse to invite friends over and have fun you are able to earn FREE product for very little effort.  I was able to use that $300 worth of FREE product for over 10 gifts for Christmas!  I always say that you need to think outside of the box when it comes to gift giving and this is prime example.

    If you are looking for an awesome direct sales business, be sure to check out Lemongrass Spa.  It is an all-natural and organic company that offers gluten free, nontoxic skin care, body care, make up and essential oils.  They offer really great incentives to their hostesses.  Another option is signing up as a direct seller just to get the discount on a product you love!  Don't overlook these home-based business opportunities. They can be a great way to earn free products.

    Are you in direct sales?  Be sure to link up your website!

     

    Melissa Jennings

    Melissa is a football and soccer mom who has been married to her best friend for 24 years. She loves sharing recipes, travel reviews and tips that focus on helping busy families make memories.

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    Comments

    1. Sarah P

      August 13, 2010 at 7:39 am

      Thank you for posting this! This is my first holiday season selling for Thirty-One, and I'm THRILLED to be able to get gifts for my family and friends for cheap as well! Part of the reason I signed up with Thirty-One was because I know that my family loves purses/bags, so it works well for gifts!

      Reply
    2. Halley

      August 13, 2010 at 9:45 am

      Way to support the direct sales industry! Thanks for posting!

      Reply
    3. jayme richerson

      September 11, 2010 at 6:41 pm

      Love to win the 31 bag giveaway!!!!

      Reply
    4. Teri

      September 11, 2010 at 6:41 pm

      I have always wanted to try out hosting a party, but the thing I hate is that people always feel like they HAVE to buy something even if they don't want to - I hate making people feel that way...

      Reply
    5. Teri

      September 11, 2010 at 6:42 pm

      I would love to host a party of some kind, but I feel like people always feel obligated to come and buy something even if they really don't want to...and that makes me uneasy, even if I truly stand by the product

      Reply
    6. LAReeves

      September 11, 2010 at 7:03 pm

      GREAT SUGGESTION AND DON'T FORGET THE THIRTY-ONE OCTOBER SPECIAL, SPEND $31 AND GET THE ORGANIZING UTILITY TOTE FOR $5.

      Reply
    7. Jenifer D.

      September 11, 2010 at 7:31 pm

      I want to win the 31 large city bag giveaway, and these parties sound interesting! I can't believe you raised that much!! Wow!

      Reply
    8. Melissa Adkins

      September 11, 2010 at 7:46 pm

      was any of that through catalog orders? that is amazing!

      Reply
    9. Betsy Waters

      September 11, 2010 at 8:51 pm

      Love the idea of double hostess rewards - quite an incentive!

      Reply
    10. karen

      September 11, 2010 at 9:31 pm

      Great for the hostess....but I generally politely decline these invitations.....they are a budget buster for me 🙁

      Reply
    11. Susana

      September 11, 2010 at 9:31 pm

      Great way to have friends over, host a party enjoy time together

      Reply
    12. Tracy Keel

      September 11, 2010 at 9:39 pm

      I never thought about this before, it's a great idea. Thanks for the info.

      Reply
    13. Angela R

      September 11, 2010 at 9:45 pm

      This is a great idea. It will make this Christmas season a lot easier!!

      Reply
    14. Laura

      September 11, 2010 at 10:14 pm

      Love the idea of using items from my stockpile! I'm hosting a party in October!:)

      Reply
    15. Ronda

      September 12, 2010 at 2:23 am

      Thanks for the ideas!!

      Reply
    16. Trena

      September 12, 2010 at 8:42 am

      Good idea. I may try it in the future.

      Reply
    17. Jamie Y

      September 12, 2010 at 9:18 am

      What a great idea...shopping for the Holidays while socializing with friends...at an inexpensize rate!!!! Thanks!

      Reply
    18. Carrie BryanT

      September 12, 2010 at 9:52 am

      I really like this idea!

      Reply
    19. LouAnn

      September 12, 2010 at 12:30 pm

      I like hosting parties, my house gets cleaned, my friends come over, I get free/reduced prices! The only thing is I don't want them to feel like they "have" to buy something. But usually if they don't want to, they just won't come to the party. 😉

      Reply
    20. Angie

      September 12, 2010 at 2:05 pm

      WOW! I never realized you could earn so much hosting a party!

      Reply
    21. Mary

      September 12, 2010 at 2:28 pm

      Oh what a wonderful idea and I so have wanted to host some different brands - now I have a really good reason to do so - thanks!!

      Reply
    22. Tiffany M

      September 12, 2010 at 7:28 pm

      Great idea! I really need to start hosting parties. My problem is, I end up liking all the stuff for myself. lol

      Reply
    23. Marysa Nicholson

      September 18, 2010 at 12:10 am

      This is such a great idea! These are fantastic products, and it sounds like you have fun "celebrating" them 🙂

      Reply
    24. Carolyn

      September 27, 2010 at 11:29 pm

      One of the reasons why I chose to be a consultant for Thirty-One Gifts is their online capabilities. You can host a cyber party so you and your friends and family can shop from the comfort of your own homes. This way there's no awkward pressure to buy. I can also set up an online Skype party where we meet online and I display the products so you and your F&F can see the size and features through my webcam. Contact me if interested in a cyber party.
      carolyn31Gifts@gmail.com
      http://www.carolyn31Gifts.wordpress.com
      http://www.facebook.com/carolyn31Gifts
      http://www.mythirtyone.com/carolyn31Gifts

      Reply
    25. Rakisha

      September 28, 2010 at 8:17 am

      Thank you so much for letting me advertise on your website

      Reply
    26. Victoria Aulbach

      January 19, 2011 at 10:25 pm

      wow sounds pretty awsome!!

      Reply
    27. Hope

      January 19, 2011 at 10:27 pm

      I just love being a Hostess, having a party.. The hostess gifts are just a bonus, but it is a GREAT way to score freebies and NICE freebies at that!

      Reply
    28. Michele

      January 19, 2011 at 10:35 pm

      I liked 31 Gifts by Rachael on FB & tagged you.

      thanks
      brosius at tds dot net

      Reply
    29. Michele

      January 19, 2011 at 10:37 pm

      Floral Fanfare is my favorite 31 pattern

      thanks
      brosius at tds dot net

      Reply
    30. Michelle

      January 19, 2011 at 10:38 pm

      thanks for letting me add my links! You can do an online order for any of the businesses and have people in other states order to help your party!

      Reply
    31. Michele

      January 19, 2011 at 10:39 pm

      I used to this when I was SAHM, but haven't done it lately. Going to keep this in mind to stock up for Christmas gifts for 2011.

      thanks
      brosius at tds dot net

      Reply
    32. Lindsay

      January 19, 2011 at 10:44 pm

      I hosted a Southern Living party years ago and just found some freebies I won in my basement. (I know, I'm totally disorganized!) Great gifts!

      Reply
    33. Lindsay

      January 19, 2011 at 10:45 pm

      The Island Time set is great! I'd love a piece or two for beach trips!

      Reply
    34. Stacey Diaz

      January 19, 2011 at 11:15 pm

      This is a great idea for stockpiling gifts.

      Reply
    35. Ronna

      January 19, 2011 at 11:59 pm

      I never thought about doing this but what a GREAT idea...thanks

      Reply
    36. Single Life with Kids!

      January 20, 2011 at 12:00 am

      I had no idea that companies offered Double Hostess points. I have hosted a couple of home parties, but I've always ended up spending more than I earned.

      Reply
    37. Lisa

      January 20, 2011 at 12:03 am

      I agree totally. I sell The Pampered Chefs products. I started selling it to "support my habit." I've hosted parties of all types and used my host benefits for gifts many times. I've also done the riciprocal hosting thing several times myself.

      Reply
    38. Shannon

      January 20, 2011 at 12:20 am

      Thank you for this! I added my link! I love Udesign jewelry and you would too!

      Reply
    39. Beverly Tank

      January 20, 2011 at 12:26 am

      I enjoy home parties too!

      Reply
    40. Brenda

      January 20, 2011 at 12:31 am

      good idea

      Reply
    41. Tracy Keel

      January 20, 2011 at 12:32 am

      Great ideas!

      Reply
    42. SHANNON BLANCHARD

      January 20, 2011 at 1:19 am

      I never thought of exchanging parties with other people. What a great idea!

      Reply
    43. samantha cooley

      January 20, 2011 at 1:33 am

      Rocking idea!!!

      Reply
    44. Nan Bixby

      January 20, 2011 at 1:40 am

      I used to sell Tupperware and know how fun and exciting these parties can be both for the seller and the person holding the party. We have moved so much the last few years that I no longer have a base group of friends local that I could even invite to a party.

      Reply
    45. Leigh Ann

      January 20, 2011 at 1:54 am

      Buying things for others with your hostess rewards is a geat idea. We just moved to a new state and once I meet some new people in the area, hosting a home party would be a great way to spend some time with them and get to know them.

      Reply
    46. Jen Largo

      January 20, 2011 at 1:54 am

      I like the idea of hosting parties to get together with friends. If planned properly, it's a great opportunity to keep up with friends, learn about exciting products and benefit from it as well.

      Reply
    47. Frances Kalender

      January 20, 2011 at 2:20 am

      Sounds like an awesome idea ... Now if only I had enough friends and family in my area 🙂

      Reply
    48. Kathy2579

      January 20, 2011 at 4:43 am

      I have a small house what do you suggest?

      Reply
    49. GWEN W

      January 20, 2011 at 5:34 am

      Who do you contact to host a party?

      Reply
    50. Jessica

      January 20, 2011 at 5:55 am

      I've hosted one party and invited tons of friends. It frustrated me because I made some very yummy foods and prepared for many because only a couple bothered to RSVP. Only 4 of the 25+ I invited showed up. I haven't wanted to host another party since! 🙁 I guess if I ever decide to have another party I will make it more informal.

      Reply
    51. Colleen

      January 20, 2011 at 6:04 am

      My family and friends have received Arbonne, Pampered Chef and Tupperware from me when I've had direct sales home parties. I love this idea!

      Reply
    52. Cayman

      January 20, 2011 at 6:14 am

      This is a smart and wonderful idea. Looking into maybe starting to sell Thirty-One Products!

      Reply
    53. Dawn K

      January 20, 2011 at 7:30 am

      This is a great post for me to read because I've never done any kind of home party. I think I have only been to 2 parties that other people had. My main concern is how do you advertise if you are a consultant or how do you get people to come to your party and buy stuff? The 2 parties I went to before, the other people there had already been to several other parties like that and they had already purchased stuff. Some people bought something little just because they felt bad.

      Reply
    54. Layne

      January 20, 2011 at 7:44 am

      Great article! Home parties are a great idea, too, because you don't have to go to the mall or the store and bear the crowds. The consultant brings everything to you! I always let people know how hosting a party earns them FREE product and what could be better than that!

      Reply
    55. Olivia Smith

      January 20, 2011 at 7:48 am

      Love it- thanks for the post and opportunity to link up! 🙂

      Reply
    56. Odelia C

      January 20, 2011 at 7:55 am

      That's a great idea! I did Pampered Chef for a while and earned some great stuff for free. I think hosting a party would be a lot less work.

      Reply
    57. k

      January 20, 2011 at 8:07 am

      never really wanted to host but I see it may be a good idea to do so

      Reply
    58. Sheila

      January 20, 2011 at 8:25 am

      I love to do home parties as well, only I teach school, so I try to do them after school in the media center and then I don't even have to clean, I just have to provide the food and have fun!!!

      Reply
    59. Holly T

      January 20, 2011 at 8:40 am

      Love the comment 'excuse to clean the house'... Now that is the motivation I am needing!! Thanks.

      Reply
    60. Steffanie G

      January 20, 2011 at 8:40 am

      I have hosted several home parties, and I have loved the free merchandise I received for it. I'll have to remember to do it again closer to the holidays, so I can have free gifts!

      Reply
    61. Andrea Watts

      January 20, 2011 at 9:04 am

      My house is never clean enough lol!

      Reply
    62. Jamie Y

      January 20, 2011 at 9:05 am

      Not only are there great products to buy at these parties, it is also a grat social event to get together with friends and family!!

      Reply
    63. tammy radway

      January 20, 2011 at 9:21 am

      I lovee hosting partys!!! The freebies are great!! I had a jewelry party before my wedding in 07, and earned so many credits i was able to myself, my daughter and my whole bridal party [6 girls] a necklace and a bracelet to wear the day of the wedding...and that was my gift to them! It wasn't cheap stuff, but it was free for me=)

      Reply
    64. Kim

      January 20, 2011 at 9:39 am

      Great Article - I have never hosted a direct sales party. Interesting option!

      Reply
    65. Jana Gramaglia

      January 20, 2011 at 10:01 am

      I have never done any of these parties...although they do sound like a wonderful idea!

      Reply
    66. Amanda Thatcher

      January 20, 2011 at 10:25 am

      I love hosting parties!

      Reply
    67. Penny Sticklen

      January 20, 2011 at 10:31 am

      I also was in direct sales for several years and I had ever direct sales party coming and going. It is a great way to stock up on more expensive gifts for weddings and Christmas!

      Reply
    68. Ashley B.

      January 20, 2011 at 10:32 am

      My house is never clean enough lol!

      Reply
    69. Sandra U.

      January 20, 2011 at 3:08 pm

      I have no sitter for my 8 kids to host a party but I bet it's fun.

      Reply
    70. Trena

      January 20, 2011 at 6:32 pm

      I've never hosted a party but sounds like a good idea to get inexpensive gifts.

      Reply
    71. Lauren

      January 20, 2011 at 9:42 pm

      Very cool idea! Thanks.

      Reply
    72. Vickie

      January 20, 2011 at 10:18 pm

      A "Snow Day for Stockpiling Moms" is an A OK thing...we all need a break from running around for all the deals now and then...RELAX. 🙂 I would LOVE to have a snow day...it was in the 80's here today in South Florida and very high humidity too.

      Reply
    73. Vickie

      January 20, 2011 at 10:20 pm

      OOPPPSSS....LOL...wrong place. I have been a consultant for a number of companies in the past. One of my faves was Pampered Chef.

      Reply
    74. Tiffany M

      January 20, 2011 at 11:15 pm

      I have rarely hosted parties for direct sales, but after seeing this, I will be this year.

      Reply
    75. Kim Hanners

      January 21, 2011 at 5:22 am

      I love the idea of earning free gifts for Christmas. What a great way to save!

      Reply
    76. Toni

      January 21, 2011 at 9:27 am

      Good info. I always love free stuff

      Reply
    77. melissa jenkins

      January 21, 2011 at 9:49 am

      or get something nice for yourself without spending a dime

      Reply
    78. Jen

      January 21, 2011 at 10:01 am

      Good Ideas.. and I love the links to the other businesses.

      Reply
    79. Tomi Freeman

      January 21, 2011 at 10:54 am

      sounds like fun

      Reply
    80. Amy H

      January 22, 2011 at 5:10 pm

      I love to host parties! I've done Party Lite and Pampered Chef. I've been to a thirty one party. So many good scents.

      Reply
    81. Tina

      January 22, 2011 at 6:43 pm

      I have never done a home party. I have thought about doing a couple different kind like the candle parties. I always thought it was too difficult.

      Reply
    82. Natasha

      January 22, 2011 at 6:55 pm

      I like the idea of trading parties. I am signing up with 31 gifts this weekend actually.

      Reply
    83. trailertrashprincess

      January 23, 2011 at 3:52 pm

      i can't imagine having a direct sales party, i always thought they were tacky - overcharging friends and family for things they don't need?

      Reply
    84. Donna B.

      January 23, 2011 at 4:01 pm

      I'd never considered direct sales parties before. You've given me something to think about. Thanks for the post.

      Reply
    85. Erin Collins

      January 23, 2011 at 6:08 pm

      I have been to a few hosting parties, and I wish I had the time and space to host some of my own!

      Reply
    86. Lauren

      January 23, 2011 at 10:01 pm

      I have been to several parties!! I love their products!

      Reply
    87. Cresanna

      January 23, 2011 at 10:41 pm

      This is a great idea. The only drawback is that whenever I attend a direct sales party, I feel sort of obligated to buy something so that the hostess can earn rewards. This works okay if your friends have a good income, but not so great

      Reply
    88. Geri

      March 07, 2011 at 6:53 pm

      What a great idea, thanks!

      Reply
    89. Grace

      March 07, 2011 at 9:32 pm

      This is a great idea! Especially when cash is low

      Reply
    90. Jenina B

      March 08, 2011 at 2:10 am

      What a great idea. I have only been to one of these kinds of parties. It would be nice if I was in direct sales.

      Reply
    91. Lorrie (pinklady705)

      March 08, 2011 at 7:10 pm

      I love this idea!!! Your pretty much got $300 for a little time, energy, and inexpensive dessert & drinks. What direct sales company did you work for during those 11 years?

      Reply
    92. katklaw777

      March 10, 2011 at 7:12 am

      I have hosted several home parties, Pampered Chef, Southern Living, Discovery Toys, Tupperware. I love the free merchandise I received for it and have used them as gifts in the past.
      Haven't had one in awhile but I find that having a catalog party gets you some great goodies too!

      Reply
    93. Latisha Gordon

      March 13, 2011 at 9:25 am

      What a great idea!! How do I "link up" to add my direct sales business?

      Reply
    94. Geri

      March 13, 2011 at 11:23 am

      Thinking more and more about doing this...love the idea!

      Reply
    95. Lauren

      March 13, 2011 at 3:23 pm

      I've been considering starting up with a direct-sales company. Thanks for your input.

      Reply
    96. Danielle Donohue

      March 13, 2011 at 3:42 pm

      Great idea to wait for double hostess award parties! Sounds like it is totally worth it! Thanks:)

      Reply
    97. Fern L.

      March 13, 2011 at 4:16 pm

      I have sold both Avon and Tupperware. It allowed me to stay home with my older boys, who were 20 months apart. It worked for me for quite a while. I have also had parties over the years and I love the push it gives me to clean the house and have some friends over, not to mention the free products you can earn.

      Reply
    98. Kathy Detweiler

      March 13, 2011 at 5:05 pm

      I like going to in home parties and i love cooking for them but I hate trying to sell anything.

      Reply
    99. tina

      March 13, 2011 at 10:12 pm

      it a great way to get great things and a great way to meet new people too!

      Reply
    100. Jenina B

      March 16, 2011 at 2:22 am

      Would like to give it a try.

      Reply
    101. Jen L

      March 17, 2011 at 6:48 pm

      I've hosted some parties before for a cookware line and a jewelry line. I love the benefit of free gifts. And like you said, it's a good excuse to have friends come over and clean the house 🙂

      Reply
    102. Colton'sMommy

      November 24, 2011 at 6:53 pm

      I loved having my 31 party! I'm so in love with 31 products that I might have to have another one soon! 🙂

      Reply
    103. De

      November 24, 2011 at 7:04 pm

      Thank you! I am a Scentsy consultant and LOVE to trade hosting opportunities! Of course, I'm all for earning FREE gifts! 😉

      Reply
    104. Ruth Bodnaruik

      November 24, 2011 at 7:04 pm

      I'm hosting my first 31 party in a week! I am very excited and look forward to earning my free gifts!

      Reply
    105. Maralea

      November 24, 2011 at 10:23 pm

      I have hosted home parties before and love the free items you can earn!

      Reply
    106. Maureen

      November 24, 2011 at 10:35 pm

      I got so much free stuff from having a 31 party!!! I loved it!

      Reply
    107. George

      November 24, 2011 at 10:40 pm

      WOW! That is a great way to save money for Christmas!

      ilovecoupons424@gmail.com

      Reply
    108. Pattie F.

      November 25, 2011 at 8:25 am

      This is a fantastic idea! I used to host these kinds of parties, but life got super busy and I stopped. Sounds like its time for me to check into this again.

      Reply
    109. Tracy Keel

      November 25, 2011 at 9:17 pm

      My friend is a Thirty-One Consultant and does very well for yourself and her family. Love her parties and all the cool freebies!

      Reply
    110. Chandra

      November 25, 2011 at 10:45 pm

      Great idea for hosting a party for gift giving! I have become a fan of Thirty One products!

      Reply
    111. Cristy Zimmerman

      November 25, 2011 at 10:58 pm

      Thanks for the great information on hosting. I haven't hosted a party for years. Think I might!!!

      Reply
    112. stacy h

      November 25, 2011 at 11:05 pm

      what a great idea! never thought about DSPs for this! hancoci_s at msn dot com

      Reply
    113. Heidy Champagne

      November 26, 2011 at 10:47 pm

      Thanks for the great info 🙂

      Reply
    114. melissa

      November 27, 2011 at 12:28 am

      Thank you for the helpful information. I just had a 31 party and I think I'm addicted....

      Reply
    115. rachel

      November 27, 2011 at 3:53 pm

      wow, thanks for the info and tips! Love the 31 Line and always reccomend it to friends and coworkers.

      Reply
    116. Geri

      November 27, 2011 at 6:02 pm

      Such a great idea!!!

      Reply
    117. Cathy

      November 28, 2011 at 11:46 pm

      I love these jewelry parties! Which Thirty One Consultant has the most FUN?

      Reply
    118. Cathy

      November 28, 2011 at 11:49 pm

      Hostess gifts are great gifts to give! Having a party at home is the BEST way to stockpile those gifts throughout the year. Winning the BIG PRIZE would also be a great way!

      Reply
    119. Cathy

      November 28, 2011 at 11:57 pm

      New to this site and I love 'Stockpiling Moms'. I thought I was a 'hoarder' ! WHEW!
      In January this year Thirty One had a special on their small and large thermal totes. They were and amazing price somewhere around 7 and 9 dollars each. The personalization was about 4 to 5 dollars each. I ordered 13 of them for all the girls in my family. Throughout the year I gave them away for Mothers Day and birthdays. The last one was given away to my sister -n -law for her birthday over Thanksgiving. These nice gifts were a huge hit for such a small price and my shopping was done for the year in the first two weeks of January! My mother-in-law ordered a slew of these same items for the staff in her medical office for employee gifts. I should have been a consultant! Gotta LOVE the specials!

      Reply
    120. Linda

      November 30, 2011 at 1:27 am

      What a great way to get freebies and help a friend!

      Reply
    121. Julie Waldron

      November 30, 2011 at 10:13 am

      Great parties and a great way to earn money

      Reply
    122. TRACY SIMMS

      November 30, 2011 at 11:32 am

      When we get a house, I would like to host a party like this!

      Reply
    123. Melanie Bollentino

      November 30, 2011 at 10:49 pm

      Sounds like a terrific idea! Nobody in my area is doing this yet!

      Reply
    124. Amber

      December 01, 2011 at 8:01 am

      I hosted a For Every Home party and received tons of free products. I believe in their products so much , I even became a consultant. Please visit my website at http://www.1003382.foreveryhome.net. I also love 31 products and may host an in home party soon!

      Reply
    125. dst

      December 01, 2011 at 3:10 pm

      Such a great idea! Thanks.

      Reply
    126. Jodi B

      December 01, 2011 at 9:51 pm

      i would like to host only if i new enough people... but i dont really have friends lol

      Reply
    127. jenny wilson

      December 01, 2011 at 10:01 pm

      I want to give 31 for Christmas

      Reply
    128. Jody

      December 01, 2011 at 10:09 pm

      What a GREAT way to get FREE Christmas Gifts!!! Love the idea!

      Reply
    129. Dee R

      December 01, 2011 at 10:11 pm

      I enjoyed receiving all the free gifts for hosting a home party:)

      Reply
    130. sarah mackinnon

      December 01, 2011 at 10:14 pm

      I would love to have a 31 party, but I have to wait because my friends keep having them

      Reply
    131. Caroline R

      December 01, 2011 at 10:16 pm

      Thirty-One is offering some great customer specials this month too! If you spend $31, you can pick one of 5 items for $5! These make perfect gifts!

      Reply
    132. tracie duffield

      December 01, 2011 at 10:16 pm

      i dont know how to host one ive never tried

      Reply
    133. Marsha

      December 01, 2011 at 10:18 pm

      I love 31 parties!

      Reply
    134. Kirsten Anderson

      December 01, 2011 at 10:19 pm

      Good stuff!

      Reply
    135. Bridget I

      December 01, 2011 at 11:04 pm

      Great idea really..... A good reason to get the house clean, a nice night "out" for the girls, and FREE stuff for you or gifts...

      Reply
    136. CherylS22

      December 02, 2011 at 12:37 am

      Looks like a great way to earn some wonderful Christmas gifts.

      Reply
    137. Sandra Spirko

      December 02, 2011 at 1:43 am

      Great idea, i would host a party if i knew alot of people, but unfortunately i dont know many people in my area, maybe in the future i may be able to.

      Reply
    138. May

      December 02, 2011 at 4:10 pm

      I never host a party like this. It sounds fun.

      Reply
    139. Donna Barnes

      December 02, 2011 at 9:09 pm

      Great posting on the benefits of hosting a direct sales party!

      Reply
    140. Mia

      December 02, 2011 at 9:44 pm

      Like to try having one

      Reply
    141. Susan Smith

      December 04, 2011 at 11:54 am

      I never host a party like this but I have been to a few.

      Reply
    142. tammy dodson

      December 04, 2011 at 8:31 pm

      I would love to host a party but i just move to a new town and don't know alot of people

      Reply
    143. Christina

      December 04, 2011 at 10:04 pm

      I had someone host a direct sales party for my bridal shower and it was a great way to get some great gifts. It also makes it easy on the buyer because then they don't have to fret about what to get you and wonder if you really like it!

      Reply
    144. Christin

      December 04, 2011 at 11:50 pm

      I love the personalization of having a direct sales party - it's like going shopping with all your closest friends at the same time!

      Reply
    145. Christian N

      December 05, 2011 at 8:54 am

      I hadn't heard much about these, but great idea to and even to plan!

      Reply
    146. Tami Uecker

      October 16, 2012 at 9:38 pm

      Ladies, I am near Sarasota, Florida.

      Reply
    147. Heather Pfingsten

      January 25, 2013 at 10:43 pm

      You made great points in this post. My husband and I are trying to figure out how to get our "side" business off the ground. I would LOVE to have the opportunity to be a stay-at-home mommy... maybe this will be it. I need to create a list of friends that sell and see if we can do some exchange parties.

      As always, thanks for the great information!

      Reply
    148. Jennifer Harris

      January 25, 2013 at 10:56 pm

      I love hosting for others when they host for me! It gives us both great rewards! I recently did a "swap" of product for equal amounts with a consultant of another company I met at a vendor show! A great way to try new things and network!

      Reply
    149. Shelley

      January 26, 2013 at 1:16 am

      LOVE it! Last year I actually hosted a jewelry party and got myself some free jewelry for my birthday!

      Reply
    150. Kathy H.

      January 26, 2013 at 1:16 pm

      How do we get our web listed? I may have missed it.

      IV had a lot of parties this past year.

      Reply
    151. Kerri S

      January 26, 2013 at 8:17 pm

      Helpful info, thank you!

      Reply
    152. Stephanie

      January 26, 2013 at 10:54 pm

      Great tip! Something to think about doing in 2013 to get ahead. 🙂

      Reply
    153. Amanda

      January 26, 2013 at 11:54 pm

      I also used host rewards from a home party for gifts!

      Reply
    154. Erin R.

      January 27, 2013 at 9:43 pm

      I want to host a party from my friend soon, this is great info!

      Reply
    155. Jrssica Craword

      February 02, 2013 at 8:07 pm

      I sell scentsy and love it!!!

      Reply
    156. Melody

      March 04, 2013 at 8:06 pm

      This JOB! Has allowed me to stay home with my kids for the last 4 years! I love to help other ladies reach their WHY. Such am amazing company

      Reply
    157. Melissa Lafferty

      November 24, 2014 at 4:58 pm

      Hello everyone! If you haven't heard about Jamberry, now is the time to! 🙂 We sell over 300 different styles of nail wraps. They are perfect stocking stuffers, especially for the Holidays coming up. You can also host a party via Facebook. Please let me know if you have questions, and happy shopping 🙂

      Reply

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