Annoying message on Facebook from SIL

[Anonymous]

I hate MLM invites too but that said I have a couple things from pampered chef that I use all the time- stoneware baking pans, batter bowls and a fantastic spatula. I'd be ok buying one thing from there to support her and callout a day.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I hate MLMs with a passion but for your sil I would buy one (and only one!) thing. Give it away if you want.

+1 Just be kind and purchase 1-2 items. Not a big deal.

[Anonymous]

I get that you don't like her, that's fine.

But this could be so much worse:
- she could be asking you to host a party
- she could be selling something awful like jewelry or oils or Jesus-themes purses

Just buy a spatula and/or a gift and move on and wish her luck. EXPLICITLY say something when you tell her like "I hope this help get you started!" to imply that this is not a regular thing.

I don't know if Pampered Chef does parties, but if so, I get that this is loaded with a ton of dread, and that sucks, but hasn't happened yet. You do not have to do that if she ever asks ("Oh, Karen, I'm really not the party host type. But if you want to drop off some catalogs I can give them to a few friends."...repeat without emotion if necessary).

Just do it and move on. It's annoying but it's probably the best way to approach it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I hate MLM invites too but that said I have a couple things from pampered chef that I use all the time- stoneware baking pans, batter bowls and a fantastic spatula. I'd be ok buying one thing from there to support her and callout a day.

I have a batter bowl and a whisk that’s probably 20 years old and still great.

[Anonymous]

Wow. This is like kitchen gadget porn. I don't want to go to the site for fear I'l be bot spammed. Tell me more about the products, be specific.

signed, HydraulicSparrow - the cool username that Lego forced on me in order to register, so I could support my nephew who entered the Lego Idea contest. I've been spammed 8x since yesterday.

SIL sent me the link. Take one for the team OP.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Am I the only one who had to google "bar pan?" Yes? Well then.... But I kind of want that now.

Bar Pan Lover here. It is awesome. You can literally cook anything on it and it won’t stick. Also it gets seasoned and better over time. I roast a lot of veggies and the kids will only eat the ones from the bar pan. It is magic.

Maybe OP can send along her SIL’s link?

Damn. I really do need this!!! Thanks!!

[Anonymous]

Pampered Chef is the least terrible MLM product line. I would buy something out of family loyalty but would draw the line at hosting a party or anything like that.

[Anonymous]

Just buy one thing. I really love my Chopper.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Pampered Chef is the least terrible MLM product line. I would buy something out of family loyalty but would draw the line at hosting a party or anything like that.

How would anyone host a party with COVID going on?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Pampered Chef does have nice products. The few things I have from there have lasted forever.

I agree, I HATE being solicited for MLMs and don't buy 99.5% of the time, but I'd buy something by Pampered Chef from my SIL, and tell her I don't need anything else for my kitchen

This.

This is not a huge ask and you may end up loving whatever you buy. Its not like she asked you to host a party or something.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I get that you don't like her, that's fine.

But this could be so much worse:
- she could be asking you to host a party
- she could be selling something awful like jewelry or oils or Jesus-themes purses

Just buy a spatula and/or a gift and move on and wish her luck. EXPLICITLY say something when you tell her like "I hope this help get you started!" to imply that this is not a regular thing.

I don't know if Pampered Chef does parties, but if so, I get that this is loaded with a ton of dread, and that sucks, but hasn't happened yet. You do not have to do that if she ever asks ("Oh, Karen, I'm really not the party host type. But if you want to drop off some catalogs I can give them to a few friends."...repeat without emotion if necessary).

Just do it and move on. It's annoying but it's probably the best way to approach it.

This is unnecessary emotional labor and if OP were a guy, you would just tell him to say no, not interested. OP should just be upfront and do the same. This will deter the SIL from any more solicitation.

[Anonymous]

Tell SIL that you aren't interested in kitchen products but are happy to share the link with your closest DCUM friends. Seriously!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Pampered Chef is the least terrible MLM product line. I would buy something out of family loyalty but would draw the line at hosting a party or anything like that.

How would anyone host a party with COVID going on?

It wouldn't be difficult to do a Zoom party.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Pampered Chef does have nice products. The few things I have from there have lasted forever.

I agree, I HATE being solicited for MLMs and don't buy 99.5% of the time, but I'd buy something by Pampered Chef from my SIL, and tell her I don't need anything else for my kitchen

This.

This is not a huge ask and you may end up loving whatever you buy. Its not like she asked you to host a party or something.

It is if it’s a relative you don’t care for. My sister is like your SIL OP and if you do one small thing, the requests will only grow. So nip it in the bud.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Pampered Chef is the least terrible MLM product line. I would buy something out of family loyalty but would draw the line at hosting a party or anything like that.

How would anyone host a party with COVID going on?

It wouldn't be difficult to do a Zoom party.

With kitchen utensils?