Even Smarter!

Yesterday, I introduced you to Tupperware's FridgeSmart containers. Designed to keep your produce fresher... longer, FridgeSmart is one of the systems that promote the "Tupperware Lifestyle".

So how do these containers measure up?

Let's talk about how the product supports the shift to a “GREEN lifestyle”.
-Reusable container that rarely enters the landfills.
-Saves space, waste & money.

How much money does the average family throw away in spoiled fruits & veggies?

According to the University of Arizona’s Garbage Project, we throw away 150 pounds of produce a year! Even if you were throwing away 150 pounds of something inexpensive like cabbage, currently 33 cents per pound on sale, that is $50. Now let’s think of something a bit more expensive like grapes at $1.50; that is still $225 I don’t know about you, but the thought of losing that kind of money makes me ill. What is the last thing you had to send down the disposal or to the compost pile?

-Especially helpful for organic fruits & veggie which haven’t been coated with wax or treated with “who knows what” to preserve them.

Let’s Compare Prices!
Compare the price of buying pre-cut salad, vegetables & fruit to having “on-hand” quantities to cut as needed.

I did some shopping at my local supermarket yesterday.

- A 15 oz. bag of pre-washed (we hope) and pre-torn Romaine lettuce was $3.29.
- A head of Romaine weighing in at about 13 oz. was $1.29.

Save $2.00 every time you pass up the "bag" and purchase lettuce by the head or bunch !

- A 1 lb. bag of organic baby carrots was $1.59.
(*You do know about baby carrots, don’t you? They are really big carrots that aren’t pretty enough or have been broken/damaged that are cut and peeled to the size & shape of a “baby” carrot!)
- A 1 lb. bunch of organically grown loose carrots was $0.69.

There’s a $0.90 difference! If you buy a bag of baby carrots a week, that could save you almost $50 a year! And you’ll know it wasn’t an old damaged carrot to begin with!

- A 30-count box of 1-qt. (4-cup) plastic, zipper storage bags was $2.99.
That works out to be almost 10¢ per bag. If a family used only 3 bags per week, that adds up to $15.60 per year. The bags need to be repurchased and eventually end up in our landfills!
- A FridgeSmart Small Container holds 4-1/2 cups, costs $12.00 and will last for years!

Which is the smart choice; the GREEN Choice?

I read recently that the average family will use 7000 plastic bags in a lifetime! That, added to the statistic about the amount of produce we toss each year, is outrageous!

Given the rise in gas prices and the effect that is having on food prices, we all need to learn to conserve & eliminate waste! Tupperware's FridgeSmart containers can help to that!

Finally, here are a couple of easy recipes that make the most of fresh fruit & veggies!

Skewered Salad Caprese
Ripe cherry tomatoes
Whole, pitted, black olives
Pint container Bocconcini (small, fresh mozzarella balls) or 1” chunks of fresh mozzarella
Fresh basil - chopped
Your favorite bottled or home-made vinaigrette dressing
Tupperware Simple Indulgence™ Italian Herb Seasoning Blend
Bamboo skewers

Thread (alternating) tomatoes, cheese and olives on skewers. Place the skewers in a Season-Serve® Container. Pour vinaigrette dressing over skewers. Add ½ the chopped basil & Italian Herb seasoning to taste. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 –2 hours. Remove from marinade and arrange on serving platter. Sprinkle with remaining chopped basil & drizzle with small amount of marinade.
(You can approximate the flavor of the seasoning mix with a mixture of italian seasoning herbs, garlic powder & crushed red pepper)

Very Berry Dessert
Fresh seasonal berries
2 cups heavy whipping cream
Powdered sugar (or artificial sweetener) to taste
1 tsp (or less) Simple Indulgence™ Cinnamon & Vanilla Seasoning Blend
1 – orange or lemon, zested

Rinse berries and drain in colander. Add heavy cream, powdered sugar and cinnamon & vanilla blend to the Quick Chef. Process until you have whipped cream.
(You may substitute ground cinnamon & pure vanilla extract for the seasoning blend. But it won't be as delicious! *Ü*)

Place berries in individual bowls, top with whipped cream and grated citrus peel! Quick & yummy!

Enjoy! Chris

How Smart Am I?

I just graduated from Produce Polytechnic! My “degree” is in Produce Management.


So now, I am FridgeSmart! After today’s “class”, you can be FridgeSmart too!

Silly, I know. But throwing good greens ($$$) down the disposal or even into the compost pile is NOT the least bit funny!

Let me ask you a question. What are the challenges of keeping fresh fruit and vegetables?

1. They go bad before you can use them up? No one likes that slime monster in the crisper drawer!

2. Wasting money!

3. Storing them in those environmentally harmful plastic bags?

4. Wasting money!

5. Storing some produce items together can hasten spoilage?

6. Wasting money!

7. You’re eating organic produce for your health. But without the waxes, sprays & potions used to preserve them, your produce has “gone bad” in a flash?

8. Did I mention wasting money?

Tupperware’s FridgeSmart is the SOLUTION!


Look closely, and you'll see 2 little white buttons on the front of the container. Those are the ACE Vents. ACE = Atmosphere Controlled Environment. By setting the vents, you can control the flow of oxygen in and carbon dioxide and other gases out of the container. You see, even though produce has been harvested, it continues to "breathe". And wouldn't you know it? The different types of produce can require a different environment for optimal storage! The ACE vents allow you to provide that!


I kept a head of broccoli for 6 weeks in the large round container...then had it for dinner with no sign that it had been hangin' out in the refrigerator so long!



The container even has a storage chart integrated into the side of the container!

Below are some of the features and benefits of the FridgeSmart containers.



Hint: Do not wash produce before storing, only right before use. Different produce requiring the same ACE configuration may be stored in the same container. Be sure to place in lower containers middle-to-bottom of the fridge to avoid freezing.

Now you've had a brief intro to FridgeSmart. Tomorrow, we'll talk about Tupperware as the GREEN choice and show some price comparisons. I think you'll be surprised!

I've got a couple of recipes to share also!

Cheers! Chris

Great Deals for Great Kids!!

Tupperware Children's Month

Celebrate the children in your life!

During Tupperware’s Children’s Month, March 29 - April 25, you can save 30-50% on selected children’s products and toys.

Just in time for spring & summer fun:

New! The Kid's Party Time Set @ 50% off.

Set includes:

• Ice Tups® Set - Who doesn't love popsicles?


• Ice Cream Sandwich Maker Set of 6


• Animal Wigglers™ Set - think animal-shaped gelatin jigglers!


• 1 Qt./1L. Refrigerator Pitcher


• 4 TupperCare™ Bowls with with handles

And that is just for starters!

To make this month really special and bring some fun to other kids, $1 from each item sold during this month will be donated to the Boys & Girls Clubs!

Please visit my Tupperware Shopping Site to place your order and to start having fun with those great kids right away!

Only Two Days Left for This Spring Set!

Don't miss out on this pretty and useful set! It's a picnic waiting to happen! I really like the new colors! Don't you just love the sound of "Brilliant Blue, Cool Aqua, Fuchsia Kiss & Orange Peel"?







Just pack your hot dogs, lunch meat, sliced cheese and all the fixin's in the Square-A-Way® containers. Then, add a nice big bowl of potato or green salad & a bowl of diced melon & strawberries in the Impressions bowls. A pitcher of lemonade or iced tea in the 2-Qt. Impressions pitcher will keep thirsty kids or adults happy! The cute mugs even have seals that will help keep the flying critters out of your beverage. *Ü* As if that wasn't quite the set already, Tupperware added the Small Hourglass Salt & Pepper Shakers that everyone loves, and that aren't regulary available.


It is a 50% savings!! A $118 value for only $59.00.

Tupperware Lifestyle Hint: This would also make a wonderful Bridal Shower gift - a picnic set for the newlyweds! I would shrink wrap it in a pretty basket and add a few packaged gourmet goodies like a bottle of wine or champagne, flavored tea, fancy mustard, olives, special crackers or cookies. A set of pretty cloth napkins & they're all set!

You can order your set by clicking here.

Dont wait! The sale ends Friday March 28th @ 11:59 pm PDT!

I Am So Proud!

By now, you all know by now that I love Tupperware products and that I am very proud of the company and the way they do business. I am convinced that as a company and a salesforce, we are changing lives for the better on a daily basis. Today, my loyalty was confirmed in a big way!


I just learned that Tupperware was not only included for the first time in the Fortune Magazine Most Admired Companies list, but was also ranked #2 in the Household Products category!


What an honor to have placed so high in our first appearance! The Fortune Most Admired list is the definitive report card on corporate reputations and is an annual survey of over 15,000 top executives, directors and members of the financial community. The survey asks participants to rate companies on eight criteria including quality of management, quality of products and services, innovation, long-term investment value, financial soundness, people management, social responsibility, and use of corporate assets. A company’s score must rank in the top half of its industry survey and only the best are listed as most admired. The following link will take you directly to the Household Products list and rankings in the current Fortune magazine.


It really IS all about award-winning products, systems & solutions to organize your kitchen, to simplfy meal planning and preparation, and an opportunity/compensation plan that is second-to-none in the direct sales industry!


Are you looking for a modularized, organized and sanitized pantry? Perhaps you want professional quality cookware & knives. How about tips and tools to help you put delicious, healthy meals on the family table? OR...maybe you are yearning to be that stay-at-home mom and still contribute significant $$ to the family budget! Tupperware is the perfect FIT!


If you'd like to receive some NO OBLIGATION information about Tupperware Products or the Tupperware Opportunity, contact me at chrisf@my.tupperware.com.

Cheers! ~Chris~

Spring Fever Savings!

Great news! For the next two weeks only, you can purchase some great Tupperware products at a savings of up to 50%!

Even if Spring hasn't officially sprung, here are some items to help you welcome the season!

• Just think about those cute Easter cupcakes you're going to make & take! Frost your favorite cupcakes with a pastel frosting, sprinkle on some shredded coconut (you could even "dye" it green with food coloring) and then place a few jelly beans on top, to look like colored eggs! The Tupperware Rectangular Cake Taker base is flat on one side & on the reverse side, has 18 indents to securely hold cupcakes! Regularly, it is $46.00, now $32.30, for a 30% savings!

• You are ready to fire up that grill, aren't you? You really need the Chef Series™ Barbecue Wonder™ Tool! This sturdy set of tongs has non-slip, stay cool grips & one of the blades is flat so that it can used as a spatula to flip a burger as well as turn your favorite sausage or hot dogs. It also has handles that are long enough to keep your hands away from the heat of the grill! This $45.oo value is only $27.00. That's 40% off!

• The savings just get better! Our new 1-QT/1 L. Microwave Pitcher, which is great f0r reheating soup/beverages/syrups, and the Pak-N-Stor® Set, which is a must for every refrigerator, freezer & pantry, are both 50% off!

To take advantage of these great specials, orders must be placed through your consultant. You can contact me @ chrisf@my.tupperware.com

And save a cupcake for me! ;-) Chris

Support the Boys & Girls Club with Tupperware!

I'd like to start March off with a very useful set of Tupperware. The Little Refrigerator Set is just right for those small leftovers! The pieces work well for lunch boxes, baby/mommy snacks and even small craft items such as beads & buttons. (Each set contains 1 - 8 oz. container and 2 - 4 oz. containers.)

Best of all, it has value beyond its usefulness!

$5 from your $8.50 purchase of the Little Refrigerator Set goes to support Boys and Girls Clubs programs, including “SMART Girls” in the U.S. and the “Take it E.A.S.Y.” program in Canada.

If you're in need of some smaller, virtually air-tight/liquid-tight containers, these are a great buy and present the opportunity to support a worthy organization!

Thanks! Chris

Little Refrigerator Set