Earlier this week, at the Tupperware party I had a few remarkable conversations. Rick Goings (the CEO of Tupperware) was telling me about the growth of the company, and (unlike any other man in his position) he wasn’t talking to me about the product. Rick was talking to me about the people. He said that the way to success is to, “find a great parade and walk in front of it.”I suspect that Rick does a lot more than lead a great parade. What I heard was that women in India and the Philippines were changing their lives. I listened as Brooke Shields talked about the early days of Tupperware Parties and the fact that men didn’t necessarily love the idea of their wives working. Tupperware is more than pop culture. Tupperware has always been about women joining together.

I understand that the mission of Tupperware the brand must be to be to fulfill the needs of it’s shareholders. I can’t shake the notion that the mission of Tupperware’s CEO was empowerment of women and girls, and that the money was just one component.

I’m not sure if the party felt warm and inclusive because it was a great party or if that was a result of it being a fundraiser for the Chain of Confidence and SMART Girls. I’ll give you a few highlights and then I’ll get to the giveaway:

  • Rick Goings was wearing beautiful shoes. I was convinced they were Stubbs and Wooton, but he cannot remember the details, they are Italian. I realize now that men and women are very different as we remember every shoe purchase with love and reverence. I realize that there are more important things to ask the CEO of a Fortune 1000 corporation, but I’m a Mommy Blogger, not the New York Times. Deal with it.
  • Maureen McCormick is one of the kindest women I’ve met in years. She has a gentle manner and clearly adores her family. I was literally shaking when I walked up to her, as we all wanted to be Marsha growing up. What I found out was that she is a woman of both depth and beauty, and I’d really like to buy her book, but part of me feels like it would be eavesdropping on her life. I still want to be her when I grow up.
  • Susan Porcaro Goings walked in the door, saw that I was having a wardrobe mishap and pulled some Hollywood Tape out of her purse. Susan is my new hero. Cuz, ya know… charity starts at home right?
  • Kate Flannery is amazing. Super bright and she gave me a ton of tips for my pending Chicago trip. She’s on a fantastic show and while the Emmy Nominations were being made, Kate was giving money to charity. (yes, I have a little girl crush… leave me alone)
  • Ruby was there, I did not get to meet her, but I’m very excited to follow her story. I think anyone who knows me knows that I am passionate about what we eat and how we move our bodies. I think she’ll have the journey of a lifetime, and it’s incredibly brave to let the world watch.
  • Ally Landry was there and I know you won’t believe me, but she is more beautiful in person than in photographs. It’s like my eyes got airbrushed. She clearly won the DNA lotto and she’s smart and nice too. Trifecta!
  • I didn’t get to meet Penelope Ann Miller or Stacy Keebler, but I did get a minute with Wendy and Beau Bridges and I really look forward to more time with them all.

Now, let’s talk Tupperware. Here’s what Tupperware is about to do for you. One lucky reader will get $243 worth of Tupperware. These are my absolute essential items (note the corkscrew – Mommy needs wine) I use the salad spinner each and every day, and the Flat Outs are incredible because they store flat and go in the dishwasher flat too.

Quick Chef- valued at $53.50

quick chef tupperware

Stuffables Super Set valued at $45.50

stuffables tupperware set

Flat Outs! 6-pc set valued at $54.50

Flatout set

Tupperware Corkscrew valued at $29.50

Corkscrew tupperware

Twistable Peeler- $13.50 (I have an unhealthy addiction to this)

twistable peeler tupperwarwe

Spin & Save Salad Spinner- $47.00

salad spinner

You can enter up to three times.

1. Leave a comment here along with a note about your favorite tupperware product
2. Send out a tweet with a link to this contest, and leave a link to the tweet in the comments.
3. For three entries, post a link to this contest on your blog. Your pingback will be three entries.

I’ll put all the entries on a list and number them, then I’ll call my mom and she’ll pick a number. Hurry though, you get one week! This contest closes at noon pacific time, July 25th.

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1 Gina July 20, 2009 at 7:06 am

My fave tupperware item is the twistable peeler!

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2 valmg July 20, 2009 at 11:34 am

My brother and his fiance got the salad spinner and it’s very nice.
My favorite Tupperware product is the deviled egg tray, because it’s just the easiest way to get them where you’re going.

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3 feener July 20, 2009 at 3:34 pm

ice pop molds

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4 Debbie Wynkoop July 21, 2009 at 8:31 am

I have had the opportunity to meet Rick Goings and he is a fabulous leader of Tupperware, not just selling products, but enriching people’s lives, especially womens’. I love the Tupperware ice cream spoon!

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5 Suezette July 21, 2009 at 9:03 am

Tupperware is great! No one I know has parties anymore…hmmm. Hope I win something instead :-)

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6 fiona July 21, 2009 at 4:35 pm

I’m old school… I love the freezer pop things and the plastic cups!

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7 fiona July 21, 2009 at 4:39 pm
8 Mrs Pop July 22, 2009 at 10:53 am

Oh please oh please oh please!!!

I do not own any tupperware of my own! I have two storage containers swiped from my mother.

My favorite product as a kid was the lunch box with the little containers inside that housed your sandwich and other little things in round boxes with lids.

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9 Mrs Pop July 22, 2009 at 10:56 am

And I linked!!!

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10 Susan @ 2KoP July 22, 2009 at 3:02 pm

I have an old Tupperware 4 quart mixing bowl that has a handle a pour spout. I use it all the time, especially for things like pancakes. Measure, mix and pour all from the same container.

I love these new products. Who knew Tupperware had gotten so cool?

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11 Debbie in Memphis July 22, 2009 at 10:56 pm

My mom used to sell Tupperware back in the 80′s. I have had a long love affair with their plates and mixing bowls.

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12 Debbie in Memphis July 22, 2009 at 10:58 pm
13 Hilary July 25, 2009 at 1:59 pm

I have a salad spinner (but love the looks of this one, and would hapily replace it), though my favorite would have to be the Quick Chef! I hope I’m not too late, I just found this.

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14 Ginger Burcham July 31, 2009 at 4:25 pm

Love my orange peeler!! Can’t live without it>

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