O, Happy July!

Just got word from the Mother Ship (the DCD Home Office) that we'll be giving hosts DOUBLE rewards in July!! How awesome is that? We have a generous host reward program anyway, but DOUBLE is even better!

I did a little simple math (because I don't do much beyond "simple" math) and figured this out from a profit standpoint: Let's say someone - we'll call her Joan, just for fun - has a Chocolate Tasting Party, spending $10-$12 on fondue dippies, some Cool Whip, and a little milk and cream. Joan invites about 25 people, and 12 are able to make it, so we all have fun and eat chocolate, and everybody makes the "mousse face," and we're all thrilled to have a night out. Joan's party total is $364, so she would normally get $50 in free products and one half-price item - BUT WAIT! It's July, so she gets $100 in free products and two half-price items! Here's where the math comes in - her two half price items total $98, half of which would be $49, so she has received $149 in rewards, which is a profit of about $137 - just for having a party and some chocolate!

Ooooh...now let's look at it from yet another perspective...let's say Joan is so excited about her Chocolate Tasting Party and has had such fun talking about all of our yummies that she decides to launch her own Dove Chocolate Discoveries™ business as a Chocolatier. Now, because it's July and there's a special program that allows hosts to apply their credits to the purchase of a New Business Kit, she could apply $100 to the $149 price of her kit, so she'd start a new business for only $49 (+ tax and shipping - can't forget that part) - and there's more! DCD also has a special bonus for new Chocolatiers in July: $100 cash on account (just for joining us in July!) to spend on supplies and samples! Sooo ... Joan has profited even more on her initial monetary investment of $10 - $12. According to my math, that's a pretty good deal - right up there with 12 for $1 Kool-Aid!

Now...while there's no guarantee that YOUR party would have that amount in sales, there's also no guarantee that it wouldn't have MORE - so you could feasibly score the top of our host benefits scale, which would give you $400 in FREEBIES, and 8 half-price items. Ooooh...you could nearly get one of everything in the catalog...or have ALL your holiday shopping done months ahead of time! The mind reels with the possibilities!

Yes, I know I'm getting carried away. I do that when I start talking chocolate and parties and happy hosting scenarios!

Otherwise...it's the day before the Fourth of July, and I'm gearing up for a relaxing weekend. I just might make some more Dove Chocolate Ice Cream (my last batch was pretty darn yummy...but I'm going to perfect the recipe before I post it here!) and sip on some Coconut Chocolate Chip Smoothies. I LOVE those.

I'm also getting ready for my first Hostess Appreciation Event: the first annual "Jump Start July/Hostesses ROCK" party! What to serve? Definitely fondue, and definitely mousse...but maybe also some truffles and chocolate-dipped strawberries? Mmmmm...maybe I should do a practice menu for lunch today...

Have a VERY happy and safe Fourth of July, everyone!