UNIQUELY AMERICAN

2009-11-30T21:34:00.000-08:00

COOK'S CHOICE!
Only $25 keeps the cook happy! Check out the Lunch Break Special for Dec 1st. The Wrought Iron Cookbook holder works for so many things...holds a picture, book or photo album. Sale begins at 9 AM PST and ends promptly at Noon.

www.longaberger.com/mariebreckel

2009-11-15T17:12:00.001-08:00

Come Celebrate the Season with Longaberger on November 14th at the Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel was a fantastic gala. The event was scheduled to open at 12:30 PM but customers were waiting outside by 11:30 AM, and since the team was ready, the people were welcomed in. The flow never stopped all day. We had 238 people actually register but I know some people skipped the registration area to come on in. If you did take the time to register, your name went in a drawing for one of the baskets that was woven by the visiting basket maker, Mark A. Peterson. A
total of 6 were given away.

The Mt. Hood Ballroom held 11 of the 12 display areas plus the cash an carry. Display areas included Longaberger Pottery America's Favorite, Collectors Club, Horizon of Hope, Organization/Sort & Store, Team Spirit, Gift Giving, Longaberger Through the Years, Wrap It Up With Bonus Buys, Holiday, To Go Series, Sponsoring and Cookie Exchange. The display areas were set up by a variety of home consultants, team & Branch Leaders from Oregon and Washington.

Cash and Carry products brought to Portland by the Longaberger Company just flew off the shelves. Some of the "hot" items were the American Pride Basket & Protector signed by Tami Longaberger, Holiday Helper Set, Red Snowflake Cookie Basket Set signed by Gary & Lynn Longaberger and the list goes on! By the end of the event, only a few jumbo mugs and Seahawk small berry baskets were left to pack up.

2009-11-05T23:18:00.000-08:00

We're Off to the Longaberger Party in Portland, OR at the Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel, November 14th! Load Up Your Car or Hop On the RAZ Bus with Us! Departing from KEIZER STATION Parking Lot by the BIG TRAIN (Ulali Drive) at 11:30 AM; Return Time: 6:00 PM ONLY $20 Longaberger Trivia, Prizes and a whole lot of FUN on board the bus! RSVP by Monday, November 9th CALL NOW! – RESERVE YOUR SEAT!

Marie Breckel, 503.859.3099 Cindy Goff, 503.304.3744

PIZZA TIME EVERYONE!

2009-10-20T23:31:00.000-07:00

Yes, Longaberger is offering YOU an Online Exclusive for a limited time. The Woven Traditions Pizza Pan (Ivory Only) for $24 ($40 Value) and Woven Traditions Pizza Plates (Ivory Only) set of 2 for $18 ($30 Value). These items ...will go quickly so place your order before bedtime. I just placed my order for two pans at 11:25 PM and the order when through so nicely. Once they're gone...they're gone. Check it out at www.longaberger.com/mariebreckel

LONGABERGER COMING TO OREGON!

2009-10-20T14:05:00.000-07:00

Word has reached me that The Longaberger Company is coming to Portland, Oregon on Saturday, November 14th. Time and location have not been confirmed. Wouldn't it be great to make it a "Girls' Day Out"? Keep checking back on my blog for an update of time, location and other possibilities for celebrating this great event. There may be the opportunity to make cash 'n carry purchases! You will get to meet a basketmaker and learn about our craft, see many of our hard-working products in action and possibly win something totally awesome! Stay tuned! Mark you calendars NOW and make the commitment to take an adventure to Longaberger via Portland, Oregon!

2009-10-20T12:41:00.000-07:00

Just received my "team spirit" basket order from Longaberger! I ordered the lunch box basket in Black and Orange for Oregon State University. My hubby's old stomping grounds. It is way cool! Now to order a green and yellow basket ...in one of the other basket styles. Got to represent University of Oregon too! Please check out the NFL and Team Spirit (collegiate) baskets available at www.longaberger.com/mariebreckel

2009-10-16T22:39:00.000-07:00

Terrific Tuesdays at Factory Store Online
Let the (Tea) Party Begin! From October 20-26 and while supplies last, you will have the opportunity to purchase this adorable Tea Party Set for just $69 – a $105 value! The Set includes:
Teapot
Sugar Bowl with Lid
Creamer
2 Tea Cups
2 Saucers
2 Bread Plates
And, pay NO surcharge on the Set during the sale!

Go to www.longaberger.com/mariebreckel and then click on Factory Store to make your purchase.

2009-10-16T22:32:00.000-07:00

One Day Online-Exclusive
For The First Time EVER, We Are Offering a Limited Time Offer Product at a Very Special Price!
Want to Make the Perfect Pizza Every Time? It's easy with the Woven Traditions® Pizza Pan!

For one day only, October 21, you can purchase the NEW Woven Traditions Pizza Pan in Ivory for just $24 – a $40 value!

Pair them up with the Set of 2 Woven Traditions Pizza Plates in Ivory for just $18 – a $30 value!

The Pizza Plates would also be perfect for serving pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving and birthday cake year 'round!

Other ideas include:

For a great shower or holiday gift, wrap up a set of the Pizza Plates and Pizza Pan with ingredients to make a homemade pizza (or include a gift card from a take & bake pizza shop)

You could also give a set or two of the Pizza Plates (depending on the size of the family) with gift cards from a favorite pizza shop

Arrange several of the Pizza Plates in a circle for a unique way to serve different cheeses, etc. at a buffet

The plates would also be great to use as individual appetizer plates at a party

Order Early! This is a very special Limited Time Offer. These items are While Supplies Last. Unlike some of our previous Online Exclusives, we will not offer special orders or extended delivery on these items. Check out www.longaberger.com/mariebreckel for great buys!

2009-10-16T22:27:00.000-07:00

Holiday Dollars Are Back!
For every $50 you spend in October, you will receive a $10 Holiday Dollars Coupon that can be redeem in December with another $50 purchase ... just in time for those last-minute gifts!

An Extra Special Sweet Treat ... for just $15
When you purchase any basket this month, you'll be able to add the Holiday Sweets Basket to your order* for just $15 (a $30 value)! This adorable mini version of our popular Foyer™ Basket is perfect for gift-giving, decorating or storing those small necessities! * available on Shows only. Contact me at 503.859.3099 or mbreckel@wvi.com to place your "show" order.

2009-10-16T22:25:00.001-07:00

Help Kick Breast Cancer with the New BCA Basket
Our NFL BCA (Breast Cancer Awareness) Basket and WoodCrafts Lid Set is only available for another two weeks for just $70. Don't forget – a portion of the basket sales will go to the American Cancer Society to support breast cancer awareness. Place your order at www.longaberger.com/mariebreckel

Get in the game with Longaberger's new NFL line!

2009-09-29T07:38:00.000-07:00

LONGABERGER has the products you need to support your favorite team in style when you're tailgaiting, entertaining or decorating a room at home. All 32 NFL teams are available in 9 different basket sets (set includes basket in your team's ...colors and a beautiful embossed team logo lid. Baskets are completely handmade in the USA and the lids are crafted from the finest maple woods in the states. Check out my website at www.longaberger.com/mariebreckel

2009-09-22T20:47:00.000-07:00

LONGABERGER GIVEAWAY!

Spread the word...

Women’s World Magazine is known for teaming up and giving away fabulous products from different companies. Follow the link and check it out…. Customer Contest
http://www.longaberger.com/wwmag.aspx Win A Multi-Stripe Basket Collection from Longaberger®! Whether you’re entertaining or organizing, Longaberger’s hand-woven Bright Multi-Stripe Baskets will brighten up any occasion. Used individually or together, the vibrant autumn hues will make your table or your room pop. We will select five lucky winners of this basket trio, worth nearly $250! Simply click on the link , and fill out the form to be eligible to win. Contest ends at 11:59 pm, EST, 11/1/09. Good Luck!

NOTE: Consultants and their immediate families are not eligible.

2009-09-19T06:33:00.000-07:00

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE, Wednesday, September 23, 2009

What a deal of a price! I have several in my home. I love them because they keep hot drink HOT and cold drinks COLD. The travel mug fits easily into most car cup holders. Another great holiday gift idea for that special person, teacher, coach, etc.

2009-09-19T06:07:00.000-07:00

Terrific Tuesdays at Factory Store Online
Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Woven Traditions® Small Loaf Dish Just $5! WOW! Regularly $14.50 each, this is an INCREDIBLE savings at the Factory Store Online! At this price, you will want to stock up on this fantastic offer. With pumpkin bread baked inside, they make GREAT gifts for new neighbors, teachers, coaches, holiday gift exchanges and more!

Visit, www.longaberger.com/mariebreckel

2009-09-15T22:17:00.000-07:00

One Day Online-Exclusive Offer, September 16th
Save $41 on the NEW Sort and Store Newspaper Basket

Here are some great use ideas for the Newspaper Basket:
Holds a blanket by a chair in the family room, firewood, flatwood or kindling
Use as a small recycling center. It's perfect for teaching little ones the importance of recycling and then they feel they have done their part. Sits nicely beside the new Recycle Center.
Holds detergent, etc. in the laundry room
Place shopping bags inside so when you need to make a delivery they are ready to grab and go
Use as a toy basket for indoor or outdoor toys. Holds a ton of Legos.
Use at a wedding to slip all of the envelopes in on the gift table.
Sits well in a van for road trips
Holds rolled towels in the bathroom
Keep potatoes on one side of the divided compartment and onions in the other
Store In the entryway for backpacks or shoes (without the divider)
Holds file folders beautifully and can sit on top of a desk as well as under or next to it. What a great office or kitchen desk organizing tool!
Scrapbookers love this basket to organize a variety of papers. Or place next to a printer/copier to organize the different papers used there.

Place order at my website: www.longaberger.com/mariebreckel

A SPOOKY DELIGHT SALE!

2009-09-12T09:31:00.000-07:00

SALE STARTS SEPTEMBER 15, 2009 (While Supplies last!)
Halloween Party Serving Bowl.

This large bowl measures 10" in diameter x 4-1/4"H. It has a capacity of 106 ounces and features festive colors that will brighten your day! It has a band of jack-o-lanterns with hats, friendly ghosts, black cats, & spiders along with the words: boo, eek, spooky, and trick-or treat! The inside of the bowl is orange with "Boo" in black. Great for serving those Halloween treats, popcorn and even to use as a punch bowl at those Halloween parties.

FALL IS IN THE AIR AT SPENCER'S ALLEY

2009-09-12T07:09:00.000-07:00

Fall has arrive at Spencer’s! In anticipation of the Big End of Summer Sale this weekend, we added several new retired Autumn products to the booth at Spencer's Alley, 2673 Commmercial St SE, Salem OR. Our booth is B16 in the room left of the cash register/check out our station. Pick up a WishList and flyer and contact one of us for further information.

"This is a great booth and a great shop. Spencers has more than just Antiques. It's a fantastic gift shop with gifts galore. If you haven’t gone make it a must!"

BONUS BUYS for September

2009-09-12T06:05:00.000-07:00

Save $10 on Woven Traditions® Soup & Sandwich Plates.

Available throughout September for just $25 each (regularly $35)! They're the perfect combination!
And, $350 hostesses can choose the Set of 4 Soup & Sandwich Plates for just $50 as their half-price selection! What an awesome deal!

Save $14 on the Chestnut Medium Oval Diamond Basket
Regularly $48, this beautiful new basket combining traditional weaving techniques with an innovative new pattern and a rich chestnut color is available throughout September for just $34.

Check it out at www.longaberger.com/mariebreckel

2009-09-12T05:51:00.000-07:00

ONE DAY ONLINE - EXCLUSIVE OFFER

Save $41 on the NEW Sort and Store Newspaper Basket

You will love the updated look of our new Sort & Store Newspaper Basket making its debut on the new Fall-Winter WishList. Regularly $120, on Wednesday, September 16, you can order this sturdy, multi-functional heirloom for just $79 on your myShop site. Complete your hard-working basket with the liner, protector, protector with WoodCrafts Divide or the Wrought Iron Newspaper Basket Stand.

Here are some great use ideas for the basket:

Holds a blanket by a chair in the family room, firewood, flatwood or kindling

Use as a small recycling center. It's perfect for teaching little ones the importance of recycling and then they feel they have done their part. Sits nicely beside the new Recycle Center.

Holds detergent, etc. in the laundry room

Place shopping bags inside so when you need to make a delivery they are ready to grab and go

Use as a toy basket for indoor or outdoor toys. Holds a ton of Legos.
Use at a wedding to slip all of the envelopes in on the gift table.

Sits well in a van for road trips

Holds rolled towels in the bathroom

Keep potatoes on one side of the divided compartment and onions in the other

Store In the entryway for backpacks or shoes (without the divider)

Holds file folders beautifully and can sit on top of a desk as well as under or next to it.

What a great office or kitchen desk organizing tool!

Scrapbookers love this basket to organize a variety of papers. Or place next to a printer/copier to organize the different papers used there.

Visit my website at www.longaberger.com/mariebreckel

LAUNCHING OF NEW NFL LINE!

2009-09-12T04:26:00.000-07:00

Longaberger is launching the new NFL line this weekend at Longaberger Homestead. Over 8,000 basket and football fans were first in line to see and order from a select assortment of these much anticipated basket sets.

Team Spirit goes the distance game after game - Perfect for tailgating, sports activities and so much more. Keep your eye on my website for additional announcements on how to add the special touch of an officially licensed WoodCrafts lid and metal tie-on for other favorite college and professional teams. Now that's something to cheer about!

FOOTBALL 101
There are 32 Teams in the NFL (National Football League).
30 of the 32 teams are playing their first game of the season this Sunday, September 13. Last year's Super Bowl Champs were the Pittsburgh Steelers (Defeated Arizona Cardinals 27-23)

Who are the 32 Teams? Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Chicaco Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianpolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennesse Titans and Washington Redskins.

What baskets can I order? Presently there are nine basket sets to select from.
NFL Beverage Tub Basket & Lid Set
NFL Buffet Basket & Lid Set
NFL Cake Basket & Lid Set
NFL Lunch Box Basket & Lid Set
NFL Medium Gathering Basket & Lid Set
NFL Medium Market Basket & Lid Set
NFL Small Berry Basket & Lid Set
NFL Small Square Waste basket & Lid Set
NFL TV Time Basket & Lid Set

Don't limit yourself to just NFL. Some of these team colors MAY be your favorite college team colors as well.

Check it out at www.longaberger.com/mariebreckel

A HANDCRAFTED LEGACY

2009-01-18T08:27:00.000-08:00

If you haven't heard the brand name LONGABERGER, then it's about time that you did. The story begins in 1896 in Central Ohio and it is a story that will touch your heart and inspire you to focus on products made in the USA. No better time than now, when our economy is struggling, to take a stand to commit to American craftsmanship.

Read the book, LONGABERGER: AN AMERICAN SUCCESS STORY, by Dave Longaberger. You will find this book in your local bookstore or visit my website: www.longaberger.com/mariebreckel
Item # 70134 for $25

Comments from the back cover of the book:

"Longaberger - a name synonymous with the world's finest baskets. But to those who knew Dave Longaberger, it is also his heartfelt consideration, concern and caring that exemplified this remarkable man...."

John and Annie Glenn, former US senator and his wife

"The story of Dave Longaberger's life is the story of his drive, respect for others and unbounded generosity. His book demonstrates how a company can be successful while still being committed to its mission of stimulating a better quality of life for everyone it touches."

Dr. Robert A. Smith, Director of Cancer Screening

American Cancer Society

"What touched me most about Longabrger: An American Success Story was the commitment to community as well as to the growth and success of such a unique business. Dave's book exemplifies sound business principles. a commitment to community, and the willingness to embrace opportunities at all levels."

Dr. Jane E. Smith, president and CEO

National Council of Negro Women