I was making Ian’s lunch and told him I couldn’t cut up any more apples for his breakfast until I finished, so he reminded me that he could do it himself with his “kids knife.” I wedged an apple for him and then he did just that, while peppering me with questions about “The Pampered Chef Lady.” (Did she make the knife? Does she own the factory? What does she do then?)

Pampered Chef Kids Knife: $5
My Kindergartener making his own breakfast, practicing good knife etiquette safely, feeling independent and making our morning go smoother: PRICELESS.

As far as I’m concerned, that knife has paid for itself! And my kid just got a lesson in how direct sales works as a business model. I’m sure he’ll have a thriving franchise in no time.