Wednesday's Sale

What a great deal!!!

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Online Special - Half-Price Shipping!

On Thursday and Friday, December 16-17, Longaberger will offer HALF-PRICE shipping on online products!  Plus, check out some unique baskets available during this promotion. Chrissy Hoffner cdhoffner@comcast.net www.longaberger.com/chrissyhoffner

Guaranteed Christmas Delivery!!

Just a quick reminder that TODAY is the LAST DAY to submit your orders and have them arrive in time without paying for expidited shipping!!

Our Online Exclusive Sale today is a great gift set: Woven Traditions Oil Bottle with (2) Dipping Plates. Only $20. Available in most of the pottery colors, and guaranteed delivered before Christmas ;-)

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Holly SOLD OUT

Yesterday's Online Exclusive Sale on the Holly Travel Mugs was SO popular that they SOLD OUT! Did you get yours? Well, you still can....but it might not arrive until May! Longaberger is making the sale price good on ALL the Travel Mugs: 2 for $20, for 3 days: December 10 - 12, 2010.

Order online directly at:

www.longaberger.com/ChrissyHoffner

Online Exclusive!

The much anticipated holiday Holly Travel Mug!!

* It's our ever so popular travel mug with a little Holiday Flare to it!!

* As with all of our pottery . . . this mug is oven, freezer, microwave and dishwasher safe!! (Longaberger suggests not to put the lid in the dishwasher)

* For ONLY $10 . . . it's time to order for the teachers! The mailperson! The neighbor! The relatives! And don't forget YOURSELF!! Too cute

* Along with the travel mug Wednesday offer . . . . do you need a stocking holder for your mantle?? Our Santa Chimney basket set and Stocking holder may look JUST right sitting on top of your mantle at home!! Set sells for $45. Order while they last!!!

Happy Holidays to YOU!!

www.longaberger.com/ChrissyHoffner

Tuesday Online Special!

            Tuesday, December 7^th  – at the Factory Store . . . . Longaberger is offering the Large Pasta Bowl (*retired*) for the special low, low price of just $24!! 

*        This bowl is terrific!!  Not only to serve from, but to display holiday potpourri, decorative balls or even get healthy and make it hold your apples and oranges on the table or counter!! 

*        You may want to buy one for YOU and one as a Christmas gift to ANOTHER!! 

 

           

 

www.longaberger.com/ChrissyHoffner

 

Focus On....

Let It Snow! Our 2010 Christmas Collection™ showcases an inventive weave style featuring snowflake printed veneer. This whimsical element is sure to delight you and your guests. Warm Brown with Whitewashed accents and either Bold Red or Bold Green accents and a row of snowflake printed veneer.

Set includes Basket, Drop-In Liner in Holiday Plaid or Falling Snow fabrics and Protector. Available separately is a WoodCrafts Lid with a Whitewashed knob in Bold Red or Bold Green with snowflake foil application.

Works perfectly with the Falling Snow Bowl, Woven Traditions® Grandma Bonnie’s™ Pie Plate and Dinner Plates.

December 1 Holiday Gift Sale

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Cyber Monday Online Special

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Black Friday Deals

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Have a blessed day.

Check back tomorrow for Longaberger's Black Friday Sale!!

Wednesday Online ONLY special

Nothing says "Happy Holidays" like our Little Gifts Basket Set. This little cutie can BE a present or HIDE a present. The bottom part is a woven basket and the top part is vitirfied china.


This snowflake cutting board is seasonal - depending on where you live, you could keep this out through April! ;-)

At $29, these are great deals and something to think about stocking up on - you never know when you might need an extra gift.

www.longaberger.com/ChrissyHoffner

Today's Factory Store Deal....

These tumblers are VERY nice. If you need glassware that won't wear out on you - this is it!

Spotlight On...

The Holiday Party Mix Bundle

This bundle includes 1 Woven Traditions Small Low Bowl in your color choice, a set of 2 Spreaders of the same color choice, and any 1 Mix or Seasoning Blend.

Individually priced, this bundle would run you $41. But it's priced special for Holiday sales at only $29. At this price, it makes a GREAT gift for anyone.

Broken out, it's less than $10 per piece and provide you with THREE gifts. Oh, the possibilities.!
Shop today!!

www.longaberger.com/ChrissyHoffner

Miss me?!

Did you miss me this week? I'm sorry I haven't been here to update the blog. My computer crashed last week and I had limited internet/computer access. I have a new computer now (yay!) and will get back into the swing of daily weekday posts next Monday. And then promptly take a break for Thanksgiving!! :-) Next week's online sales are AWESOME! I can't wait to share them with you. In the meantime, enjoy your weekend!!!

~Chrissy

Wednesday Sale - Pumpkins!

This Wednesday, November 10, you can purchase exclusive Pumpkins made of Maple Wood in four different stain colors, all with a wood stem, and never before offered in our catalog!  We had a special for September Hostesses on similar pumpkins.  These are BIGGER and never offered before for everyone to purchase!  They are $25 each and are available in Spice, Sage, Maple Leaf Yellow, and Whitewashed.  Perfect to decorate your fall and Thanksgiving table! 

 

Our Fall Wreath, available in the Wish List, is also on sale this Wednesday for $39 when ordered through my website -- it's a $59 value, and works great with the new Pumpkin Baskets. 

You can order these Pumpkins and Fall Wreath from noon until midnight on Wednesday, November 10, directly through my website www.longaberger.com/chrissyhoffner ,or call or e-mail me and I'll be happy to place the order for you.  See the photo below for more details!

 

 

Tuesday's Factory Store Deal

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2010 Holiday Helper Santa Belly Basket

This must-have basket is too cute for words!

It is Bold Red with Black and Whitewashed accents and an actual nickle buckle! The Bold Red Lid features "HO!HO!HO!" foil application. The bottom of the basket is hard wood (not woven).

The only liner available is Paprika (but why would you want anything else?!) And a protector is available as well.

Wouldn't this be a cute basket to leave cookies for Santa in?

Or better yet - wouldn't this be cute to have one for each child - a small gift FROM Santa in it!!

The set (basket, liner, protector, lid) is available for $79.
You can also get the basket, liner and protector (without the lid) for $69. But when the lid is $14 - you might as well get the full set!

www.longaberger.com/ChrissyHoffner

Hostess with the Mostess

So, last Saturday, I was supposed to be in Buffalo and do a Home Show for my Mother-in-Law. Unfortunately, on my way up on Friday, my van decided to go all wonky and die on the side of the road. Ugh. I ended up being towed back home and not getting to Buffalo at all. Turned out to be not such a bad thing! My MIL held her show anyway and had three guests, plus her mother, attend. They enjoyed yummy food (not as yummy as it would have been if I had been there with my TLC Pantry Items, but still good to eat!) and good company. My MIL did a quick presentation about the new products (she has lots of them!) and then the guests made their order lists. She called me and I spoke with each guest as I entered their orders online right there. With two more outside orders, she pulled together a $600 show, netting herself 2 half-price items and $80 in free product - plus free shipping and handling. She paid only $60 for her $210 worth of products!! It PAYS to be a Hostess - even when your Consultant can't be there ;-)

Did You Know?

We all know that our baskets are hand-made (right here in the USA), right? The basketmaker signs the bottom (or sometimes the inside) with their initials. But do you know how to tell if your basketmaker was left-handed or right?! I'll tell you how. Grab a basket. Now. Go ahead, I'll wait. Got it? Ok, now hold the basket so that the top edge trim strip is facing the ceiling. Is it on the left or on the right? That's how you know if your basketmaker was left-handed or right! If the trim ends on the left side, it was made by a lefty. And those are pretty rare!!

Longaberger Online Special - The Basket Party Prevails!

Chrissy Hoffner
cdhoffner@comcast.net
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Holiday Memories Basket

This super cute basket is functional year round, but only available for purchase Nov 1 - 30, 2010.

It is available in the traditional Warm, Rich and Deep Brown, as well as the Bold Red shown here.

It features 2 swinging handles (I love baskets with handles!) and a hard wood bottom (meaning, not woven).

This basket measures approximately 9" long, 7" wide, and 5 1/2" high. Plenty of room for family photos that you might want to swap in and out of the photo insert lid.



The WoodCrafts lid with photo insert is also available in the traditional Warm, Rich and Deep Brown, as well as the Bold Red with the snowflakes.

The lid can be hung on the wall vertically or horizontally.


Also available for this basket is a drop-in liner in Paprika or Holiday Plaid, and protector.



Since only the Red lid has the snowflakes, if you got this basket in one of the browns, it would be useful all year round! It makes a GREAT gift - include your own family photo when you give it ;-)

Priced at $59, this is a great handmade treasure that can be handed down through generations.

Order online THIS MONTH! here.

Why you should host a party in October!

Ten Reasons to Host a Show in October

10. Chocolate pottery = Chocolate party
9. October is the only month to get the annual Tree Trimming Basket
8. Our Cake Pans are on sale!
7. If you are a Collector's Club Member, you can get the Believe Christmas tie-on for FREE!
6. 1/2 prices items!
5. Sample our new Pantry Line items
4. Show off your Halloween decorations
3. Guests can purchase a Gift Basket for only $19 with any other basket purchase. This means more sales for you!
2. Did I mention Chocolate? ;-)

And the Number One reason to Host a show in October is:
1. The 2011 Hostess Appreciation Basket is SUPER CUTE! Host a $250 show in October and another one in January and you can have it FOR FREE!

Cake Pans

Did you know that October is National Bake and Decorate Month? (me neither). There is no better way to celebrate a month all about baking and decorating than baking in our !NEW! Woven Traditions Cake Pan! Have you tried baking cinnamon rolls or dinner rolls in your Cake Pan? What will you make in your cake pans?

TUESDAY: Factory Store Sale

Featuring some of our fabulous Wrought Iron pieces!

The Two-Pie Server holds (go figure) two of Grandma Bonnie's Pie Plates. Besides conveniently holding two different pies, you could also serve a hot dip in a pie plate on top, and keep it hot with some tea lights on the bottom ;-)

The Media Rack holds DVDs, CDs, books....you know....media! The top shelf is sold seperately, and is available in Warm, Rich or Deep Brown for $15 (regularly priced at $30).

While you are shopping at the Factory Store, check out some of the items for sale at the Homestead Online. The Basket Weave Coin Bank is 50% off!

You can access the Factory Store, Homestead Online and my direct order site here.

Posting Plans

Here is the proposed schedule of blog posts - so you know when you might want to "tune in"!

Mondays: Product focus - I will share one of my favorite products and tell you all the great things about it!
Tuesdays: Factory Store Sale focus - I will share what's on sale at the Longaberger Factory Store.
Wednesdays: Online Special focus - I will share what the days online sale is.
Thursdays: "Did You Know?" - I will share interesting tidbits about The Longaberger Company and it's products that you might not know!
Fridays: Hostess or Team Building focus - If you were a recent hostess, you will find yourself listed here with accolades! I will also share enticing reasons why YOU should be a hostess, or in business for yourself!

Saturday and Sunday: I am taking these days off to be with my family - you do the same! ;-)

More Low Bowl Basket Pictures

 

GREAT MONTHLY SPECIALS
*2010 Tree Trimming Little Falling Snow Basket available in October only
*Woven Traditions Cake Pans in October Only -- $25 each or 2 for $40
*Great Hostess Bundles
*Holiday Supplement filled with new products available from October - December
*New Wish List full of great ideas for entertaining, decorating, organizing and gift-giving
*Comfort Foods return including Beer Bread, dips, and dessert items beginning at $6
*Sisters fabric purses
*Online-Only offers each Wed.! 
*Become a Consultant for FREE!  Ask me how!   

Low Bowl Basket Sale - TODAY ONLY!

Save $26 Today Only! The Low Bowl Basket is your perfectly matched party companion! Not only is it just right for serving, decorating or entertaining, but today it is offered in 10 solid colors, inside and out, to match our Woven Traditions® Pottery. At just $59, the Low Bowl Basket is perfect for any reason and for every season! Perfectly serve anything from mini cupcakes, cheesecake, candy or frosted sugar cookies. Make a beautiful centerpiece adding height by placing on the Wrought Iron Plate Stand. The Woven Traditions Large Low Bowl and Dinner Plates fit perfectly inside for even more serving solutions. Protector available separately.

BUY IT HERE NOW

Facebook Fans

Hey there, followers (all 2 of you!)

Are you a Fan of my Facebook page? I am trying to steer clear of advertising on my personal page and am trying to drive more traffic to the Fan Page. When we get to 75 fans, I'm going to give away something from the vault (my basement full of retired products and such). We're only 1 fan away! Tell your friends, family, neighbors, complete strangers! :-)

WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/CHRISSYS.LONGABERGERPAGE

P.S. Tomorrow's online sale looks great!

Longaberger Wednesday Sale

I have for you the perfect gift(s) for the Christmas and Holiday Season!  And…the perfect price, too!

Here are some questions for you:

1.    How many times am I invited to bring an appetizer and I don't have the perfect container?  (LONGABERGER  HAS THE PERFECT ANSWER!)

2.    How many times am I planning my party "food" and I know I need something for nuts, M & M's and Party Mix? (CHECK OUT THE SERVER PICTURED BELOW!)

3.    How many times am I making a tossed salad and need something for the dressings?

4.    How many times am I looking for that perfect dish to divide my straight pins, safety pins and buttons for my sewing projects?  (WELL, I WOULD IF I SEWED!)

5.    How many times am I looking for that perfect gift for that friend that loves to entertain?

6.    How many people am I purchasing for this Christmas that a. Love to cook?  b. Love to get Longaberger?  c. Love new recipes?  d. Love quality?

7.    How many Secret Santa Gifts do I need for my office this year?  I can keep the 3 Part Server for myself and have 3 other gifts for less than $10.00 to give!  WOW!  LOVE IT!

 

 WHERE WOULD I EVER FIND THIS GOOD OF A DEAL? 

3 Mixes *(Regular retail is $10 for each of the seasoning tins for a total of $30.00)* and a Longaberger vitrified Pottery  Serving Piece *(Regular retail at $35.00)*

 

LOOK AT ALL THE GIFTS THIS WOULD GIVE YOU?

1.    First Gift:  The 3 part Server

2.    Second Gift: Parmesan Seasoning Blend

3.    Third Gift:  Southwest Seasoning Blend

4.    Fourth Gift:  Jalapeno & Cilantro Seasoning Blend  

I could go on and on and on about this perfect dish at this perfect price!  4 GIFTS for $35.00! 

 I'm talking PERFECT!

Go to:

www.longaberger.com/chrissyhoffner

 

 

Here's to making your holidays brighter and less expensive with our 3 Part Server and 3 Tins of Seasoning Blends for ONLY $35.00

Longaberger Wed. Sale - Help Fight Breast Cancer

It is October, which means it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!  This Wednesday, October 6, you can purchase our 9"x13" Pink Baking Dish for $48 and receive another one ABSOLUTELY FREE!  What a GREAT offer!!!!!
 
Longaberger donates $1 from the sale of each of these 9"x13" Baking Dishes to The American Cancer Society and the Horizon of Hope Campaign, which promotes early breast cancer detection and education.  This is the "Sweet 16" year of our campaign, and we have raised more than $15 million dollars thanks to your support! 
 
The 9"x13" Baking Dish is one of our most versatile products and, like all Longaberger pottery, is dishwasher, freezer, oven, and microwave safe.  Every time you use it will be a reminder to do your monthly self exams and to have a yearly mammogram!  Give the other dish to a friend to remind them to do their exams too!
 
You can order these Pink Baking Dishes this Wednesday, October 6, from noon until midnight directly through my website www.longaberger.com/ChrissyHoffner . If you have any questions, let me know!  See the photo below for more details!
 
Also, we have officially kicked off our holiday selling season in October!  For those of you on my mailing list, you should have received the October flyer featuring the October-only 2010 Tree Trimming Little Falling Snow Basket and October-only Woven Traditions Cake Pans.  You also received in this mailing our Holiday Supplement which features even more new products for the holidays!  If you did not receive these in the mail and would like to do so, please let me know!  See the photos below for a "sneak peak." 
 
Thank you for your support of my business and The Longaberger Company!
 

Shop online with me:
www.longaberger.com/ChrissyHoffner

 

 

 

www.longaberger.com/ChrissyHoffner

 

 

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GREAT MONTHLY SPECIALS
*2010 Tree Trimming Little Falling Snow Basket available in October only
*Woven Traditions Cake Pans in October Only -- $25 each or 2 for $40
*Great Hostess Bundles
*Holiday Supplement filled with new products available from October - December
*New Wish List full of great ideas for entertaining, decorating, organizing and gift-giving
*Comfort Foods return including Beer Bread, dips, and dessert items beginning at $6
*Sisters fabric purses
*Online-Only offers each Wed.! 
*Become a Consultant for FREE!  Ask me how! 

Today I....

Today was a very fun, and yet very long, day for me. I was a "vendor" at the Dallastown Dollars for Scholar Fall Festival. It's apparently a VERY well attended school wide event that generates a fair amount of money for the school. It was held all around the High School. My table was set up in the lobby, with several other nice people; down the hall, in the gym, were lots of inflatables and fun things for the little kids; outside were food vendors and a Chinese Auction; around the corner from me, in the cafeteria, was a giant book sale (which, by the way, was $1/bag of books after 2pm - I scored BIG!)

It's fun to be able to help others!! I talked to a board member about meeting with them to discuss the possibility of using the Fundraising with Longaberger program.

All in all, it was a great day. I especially had fun introducing people to our new Pantry TLC line. Yum!!

Baker's Basket Ideas

Check out this website for some great visuals for using your Baker's Basket.

Don't forget to order yours today for ONLY $49 (regularly $92), a savings of over 40%

Big News About Big Savings On Our Big Baker's Basket!

Longaberger: Big News About Big Savings On Our Big Baker's Basket! Did you know this HUGE basket at a SMALL price holds up to 30 pounds? Top your Grandma Bonnie's Pie Plate with a Woven Dish Cover and you can stack TWO of them in this basket and the swinging handles make it a cinch to carry!!! You can also use it for: Your Green Grocery Basket for the local Farmer's Market Carrying to church or potluck dinners Carrying to Bunco night filled with your favorite snacks to share Fill it with the look of fall; leaves, acorns, pumpkins, squash, and more! It will look delightful on your dining room table! Carrying your Longaberger Buffet Bowl or 2-Quart Covered Casserole Dish inside Do you crochet, knit, scrapbook, make your own cards? This is PERFECT! How about filling it up with Christmas Greens and ornaments for your table? Or, just add a bow and give it as a gift – great for weddings, baby showers, Christmas, etc. Don't miss out on this HUGE basket at a HUGE savings!

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What?! No Wednesday Special?

Guess not! But that doesn't mean Wednesday itself isn't special!

I'm going to make it special by telling you a little about myself...

I went to my first Longaberger party in April of 1999. I saw a lot of awesome products and a lot of dollar signs. I decided that I could best help my friend (the hostess) by signing up to host my own party. Which I did in May - I wanted the Daisy Basket in the worst way! I invited my friends and my previous hostesses friends and had a $500 show. Got lots of free stuff and the ever important Daisy Basket! (It's still my favorite.)

I attended a few more parties after that and ordered a few more things. In October, my consultant called me and said that the company had a new business kit, it was about half the price of the original kit...would I be interested in signing up? Um, sure! So, I signed my contract, booked my first 6 shows and off I went. I did parties for my friends and my parents friends and friends of friends and even a few complete strangers. It was fun! AND I made a little money. The first thing I bought with "my" money was a TV and VCR for our bedroom; and I've still got 'em!

So, that was over 10 years ago. What have I done since then? Well, I had a baby, quit my full time job, moved to PA, had another baby, managed to survive infant and toddler-hood and am now in the stage of life where my "babies" are in school all day. I know - where did the time go?! All along the way, I've had my "business", which had kind of dwindled down to, "Hey, Mom, whatcha want this month?" But, never-the-less, I'm still here!

After the BEE this year, I decided that since I was going to have "so much time" on my hands with both kids being in school, I really wanted to treat my business like a business. So, I'm joining local business associations, looking into Craft Fairs, telling all my friends about what I have to offer. And I'm still having fun!

Right now, Longaberger is offering YOU the opportunity to try out being a consultant. And it costs you NOTHING. Not a PENNY! Sign a contract and off you go. You get a free website to promote yourself, too. What have you got to lose? Right, NOTHING! Check it out - it's the only business that you can take with you, that you can set on the back burner and come back to anytime, that is available on YOUR time and where you can work in your pajamas!

What do you think? Ready to try?

New Twist on Tax on Shipping

I just learned this today and thought I would share this tidbit....

Shipping is not taxable when the shipment becomes the property of the buyer at the time it leaves the loading dock. That means that the buyer is responsible for any damage en route. Filing for insurance relief is the buyer's responsibility and is a very time consuming frustration.

Shipping is taxable in most states when the shipment remains the property of the shipper until it is received. That means that Longaberger owns the shipment until the hostess receives it. Any damage or shortage is the responsibility of the Longaberger Company. Consultants can file adjustments to get problems taken care of, on behalf of the hostess. Infinitely more convenient for our customers. This is the most customer friendly system.

Tax on shipping is a small price to pay for such convenience.

Thanks to Denise Swyers for sharing!

Tailgating

So, I spent the majority of my day today at the World's Largest RV Show in Hershey, PA. Had a blast! Saw some really nice campers. We went in to look at one specific model and ended up finding another one we like even more....isn't that how it always is?!

Anyway, my post today is inspired by my RV friends. As a family, we use the trailer to go camping (duh), but my husband likes to take it up to Buffalo and tailgate with his buddies before the game(s). For all you tailgaters out there...how dedicated are you? Did you know you could serve your entire tailgate meal in Longaberger products? We carry the full like of Collegiate and NFL teams with all the appropriate color combinations and tie-ons!

Check it out...amp up your Team Spirit today!!Longaberger Fan Favorites

Wednesday Special

Today's Online Only Exclusive Special Savings Promo is on multiple items!!

First we have the just recently featured Treats Basket! A $64 value, you can get it TODAY ONLY for $45. Available in Warm, Rich, Deep Brown and Black. The Treats Wrought Iron Holder is also available for $35.

Our second feature is a set of 3 Halloween Party Dishes. A $35 value, you can get them TODAY ONLY for $20! This set features a cat, ghost, and jack-o-lantern in our usual vitrified china.

Last, but not least, TODAY ONLY you can purchase a short Jar Candle for $8! (Regularly priced at $12). Scents available include: Buttercream Vanilla, Warm Apple Pie, Sea Side, Fresh Field, and Sweet Cherry Blossom.

Weaving Dreams

Purchase Tami Longaberger's new book Weaving Dreams online or at your favorite bookseller from Monday, September 13 through Monday, September 27, 2010, and receive this reusable Longaberger book satchel FREE!

Join the thousands of readers already discovering Tami's personal stories and life lessons on the themes of family, patriotism, work ethic, parenting and more.

To receive your free satchel, click here to download the form.

Trick or Treat Savings

Today I updated my email contacts that Longaberger sends messages to. Today's message from the Home Office was about next weeks One Day Sales. Did you get your message from me??

The Wednesday Special

Available WEDNESDAY, Sept 8 from Noon to Midnight:

The NEW Metropolitan Extra Large Basket

Whether it’s used as a new table in your Great Room, a trash basket in the kitchen, an organizer for umbrellas and hockey sticks, or a laundry basket in the Laundry Room, it’s the basket that is all the rage! Have you looked at any “new home décor” magazines lately? Watch for this shape and size…be the FIRST in your neighborhood to say….

I’ve gone METRO with Longaberger!!

Order YOURS online
www.longaberger.com/chrissyhoffner