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My Favorite Things

November 2015

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens Brown paper packages tied up with strings These are a few of my favorite things

When the creative team started planning our holid ay campaign, I began to think about how important “things” are in our lives. To some peop le “things” are not as important as experiences. I find my “things” are touchstones for my memories of past experiences. They instantly connect me to a moment, a place or a person. “Things” trigger sounds, smells, colors and emotions. I can still hear the bell that rang when dinner was ready at my grandmother’s home every Friday evening at 6 p.m . I recall a Longaberger Picnic Basket that was given to me years ago by a dear friend that would often stay at my home — and now is signed by every guest that visits us for an over night stay. My Favorite Things list goes on and on — for many different reasons. Wh en I share some of these thoughts with friends and family about my favorite things, they imm ediately respond with their own stories — and we are immediately connected in a new and very personal way. That’s why the Longaberger Creative Team decided to use Our Favo rite Things as our guiding principle when developing product and our beautiful flyers for the holiday season. I invite you to share Your Favorite Things with me and your Longaberger Collectors Club family in the December issue of CONNECTION. Please send me your short stories and photos of Your Favorite Things to collectorsclub@lon gaberger.com by Friday, December 4.

Until then, have a great Thanksgiving with your fam ilies. Travel safely and give thanks for living in this wonderful country.



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Our Favorite Things to

Craft for the

Holidays! At Longaberger we love crafting things by hand. Of

course, our baskets are our number one favorite craft.

Throughout each season of the year, we also love crafting

other things — like decorating and cooking. The Creative Team got together early this fall and created some fun

ideas for you and your family to try during the holidays.

They’re rather simple, pretty, cute and some are even very delicious! All of them will impress your friends! So give them a try and let us know if they made you look like a star during the holiday season! Click below to see this great videos: Link Name Here

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Nature’s Bounty

Santa Belly Planter Sleeve The winter months are a great time to bring the outside, inside. Not only perfect for poinsettias, the Santa Belly Medium Planter Sleeve is a great way to show off nature’s winter bounty. Perfectly at home either in an entry way or on the hearth, this easy display brings indoors everything nature has to offer.

Longaberger has made mantle decorating easier than ever! The WoodCrafts Moose, Bear, Small Reindeer, and Christmas Tree all look great together and are even better when they are placed in their miniature natural habitat.  This too-cute woodland scene not only pays homage to the great north, but also looks great all through the winter months.

What you need:

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• Medium Santa Belly Planter Sleeve

After you have assembled your supplies, begin adding the natural elements to your Planter Sleeve. Start with the birch logs — use the taller logs in the back and shorter in the front.

• WoodCrafts Bear

When you have the logs just the way you want them, add sprigs of pine to fill the gaps between the logs.

• WoodCrafts Small Reindeer

• WoodCrafts Christmas Tree

Gather your supplies, and be creative. Create a bed of moss; add in a few stones and twigs. Place your mini pine trees. If you are using live trees be sure to place something underneath the container to catch the excess water when you water them.

• Moss (found at local craft supply store)

Once the trees are placed, use some moss to camouflage the containers to keep the look very natural.

• Small birch logs (varying sizes) • Sprigs of Pine • Pine cones • Small strand of twinkle lights (electric or battery-powered)

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Winter Woodland Scene

Next, throw in some pinecones for a smaller element to rest on the bed of pine you have created. Finally, add the twinkle lights. This gives it a soft glow and illuminates the beauty of nature. The possibilities are endless! Add glitter picks for more sparkle, or forego the pinecones for some beautiful Christmas tree bulbs. The scent of the fresh pine will fill your home and the striking red of the Santa Belly Sleeve will attract any eye to this beautiful arrangement.

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• WoodCrafts Moose

• Small stones • Small twigs

• Mini pine trees (live small trees look best, but faux trees work as well)

When the landscape is finished, add in your WoodCrafts Animals. Finally, scatter sprinkle snow over the landscape and creatures to give the scene a perfect wintry feel. This little woodland scene will soon have your neighbors and friends asking, “Where do I get those?”

• Sprinkle snow

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Sweet Tree This cute little dessert is sure to satisfy even the biggest sweet tooth. It does take some time to make, but the end result is totally worth it! Using your favorite cupcake and sugar cookie recipe, these little guys will impress even the most critical guest at your next holiday gathering.

Chocolate and Peppermint Popcorn A favorite Christmas tradition is watching a holiday movie marathon, which is never complete without popcorn! Who doesn’t love popcorn? Here is a great recipe for Chocolate and Peppermint Popcorn, sure to get you in the holiday spirit.

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• Longaberger Woven Traditions® Dessert Bowls

After you have mixed the ingredients of your cupcake recipe, pour the batter into the Dessert Bowls, making sure not to over-fill (you don’t want the cupcake to overtake the bowl). Place the Dessert Bowls with cupcake batter in the oven; cook as recipe dictates.

• 1 bag unbuttered popcorn

Unwrap the candy canes, place in the Ziploc bag. Using a spoon, break the candy canes into small pieces. Microwave the popcorn until bag is popped. Once the popcorn is popped and has cooled enough to open the bag, spread the popcorn on a baking sheet.

• Your favorite cupcake recipe • Your favorite sugar cookie recipe • Nesting star cookie cutters (set of 6) • Vanilla icing • Powdered sugar • A small flour sifter 7

After you have made and rolled the cookie dough, use the nesting star cookie cutters to cut varying sizes of cookies. Make 2 of the largest size cookies for the base (you will want seven cookies total for each cupcake). The smallest of the cookies will cook faster than the larger ones, so keep your eye on them, as they will burn easily. After the cupcakes in Dessert Bowls are baked and the cookies are done, you are ready to assemble the tree. First ice the top of the cupcake, then place the largest star on top of it. Place a small dab of icing on top of the cookie to keep the cookie in place. As you assemble the tree, alternate the points of the stars; this will make the stars look like a tree. Completely ice the top cookie and place the smallest star standing up, so that it looks like a tree topper.

Once you have assembled the tree, lightly sift the powdered sugar over the top of the sweet tree to make it look snow-dusted.  After you dust the tree, you should have the perfect little treat to serve your guests.

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• 1 bag of milk chocolate morsels

• 6–8 red, green and white candy canes • 1 Ziploc bag (large enough for the candy canes to fit in)

Melt the chocolate morsels using either a double boiler or in the microwave (a double boiler makes it easier to ensure the chocolate isn’t burning). For a make-shift double boiler, use a stock pot and heat-proof bowl. In the stock pot, boil an inch of water then cover the top of the stock pot with the heat-proof bowl. Pour the bag of milk chocolate morsels into the bowl and let them melt, stirring occasionally to avoid burning. Once the chocolate is completely melted, drizzle it over the popcorn on the baking sheet. Take the crushed candy canes and sprinkle over the now chocolaty popcorn. Let the chocolate harden and then fill your new Red, Green, or Silver Longaberger Medium Plastic Tray with the Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn.

Place the tray in the Medium Tabletop Basket and serve. This simple and quick treat is sure to be a family favorite! NOVEMBER 2015

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Holly-day Fill-it Hurricanes

'Tis the Season Chalkboard Tie-Ons

The Fill-it Hurricanes make the perfect centerpiece for any table; adding a sprig of holly and some water gives the hurricane the perfect amount of holiday flare.

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• Longaberger Fill-it Hurricanes

Combining a bit of glycerin and water keeps the holly from floating. Glycerin can be found at any craft store.  After filling the bottom of the Hurricane, top it off with a candle. This centerpiece is simple, quick and beautiful for your holiday tabletop

• Longaberger Chalkboard Tie-Ons

With chalk or a chalk pen, simply write the name of a family member or friend on the Small Chalkboard Tie-On, roll up a 19" Fabric Square, then tie the Small Chalkboard Tie-On around the Fabric Square.

• Chalkboard pen

Draw a few snowflakes alongside the name for added seasonality. That’s it!

• Glycerin • Holly floral decoration

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Not only are the Chalkboard Tie-Ons perfect for labeling a basket, they also make great place cards on your holiday tablescape.

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• Your favorite 19" Fabric Squares

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Our Favorite Things:

A Christmas Parade Never To Be Missed! By Sean McClure, Photography Stylist

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he Christmas Parade, originally started by the Dresden Village Association 25 years ago has been held every year since. It’s an evening parade so that Christmas lights can be used on the floats and a holiday tradition that the village residents and guests look forward to every year.

I think when we are young we try to separate ourselves from the places that made us who we are; such was the case with me. Growing up in Dresden, I was eager to move on to “bigger and better things.” I couldn’t wait to go to college, to fly the nest as it were. My biggest complaint about the quiet little village was that everybody knew my name, knew my family, and always knew if I were up to no good. For instance, I remember a Halloween where my friends and I were performing an array of traditional tricks (ding dong ditch, pumpkin smashing, etc.). Before I could make it home, all of the neighbors (victims of the trickery) had already called and told my parents what I was up to. It was this lack of anonymity that drove me crazy. I didn’t want anonymity, for dubious reasons. I just wanted to walk down the street and see somebody I didn’t know. I yearned for the new and different. In August of 2004 I got my chance. I went away to the “big city” of Columbus, Ohio.

up in elf hats and various other costumes and walk in the parade to pass out candy. I had done this for years, and this being a parade that people generally come home for, I was not eager to see everyone and explain that I had moved home.

The Longaberger float was always at the beginning of the parade, so we would walk in the parade and finish early enough that we could still see the majority of what was behind us. This particular year felt different for some reason. As I said, I had been in this parade for years, and although it is a nice parade to watch, it doesn’t vary much from year to year. When the Longaberger float reached the end of the parade route, I began walking down Main Street to where I left my car. The streets were still lined with people watching the rest of the parade. I was stopped about every 5 feet or so to talk to someone I knew. At first, all I could think was that I wanted to get to my car; it was cold and starting to snow. However, with each person I talked to I At first being away from home was great. I could felt slightly warmer, slightly more at home. I finally do what I wanted, when I wanted. The best part reached the corner of Sixth and Main Streets. The was that I was meeting new people all the time. parade was ending and as every year, the last float I had built some great friendships and met some was Santa Claus (the Dresden Chief of Police) atop interesting and wonderful people. However, I always a fire truck. People were cheering and the children felt like something was missing. In 2006 I was at were smiling and waving. I looked upon one of the a sort of crossroads — I could stay in Columbus most beautiful scenes I had ever seen in my life. This and be independent of my small town roots, or Santa Claus I had known my entire life suddenly I could move home and be with those that knew seemed so magical. The snow was falling perfectly me best. I opted to move home. I will be honest — and contrasted beautifully against the vibrancy of at the time, I hated the decision. I thought that his red suit. I stood in awe for what seemed like an I had failed in some way. I had not made all of hour, not just because of the beauty of the scene, my dreams come true, and here I am in the very which looked like a Norman Rockwell painting, but place it took me 18 years to break free from. because I realized something. I was right where I was supposed to be. Life works in mysterious ways. I moved home in the summer of 2006 and began I was standing in the heart of the place I had been working for Longaberger in the Entertainment dying to get out of, and I had never been happier, department (a job I had done in the summers since more at home, nor felt more loved. I was a sophomore in high school). Summer faded I am so blessed to have grown up in such a giving, into fall and fall into winter, and it was time for the loving, and magical community. I made the decision annual Dresden Christmas Parade. Longaberger then and there, that I would spend my life here and always had a float in the parade (something we still work for the company I love and admire greatly. do). The Entertainment department would dress

Jeff Garver, Dresden Police Chief, remembers a time he ended up without a CDL-licensed driver for the Fire Department’s new hook-and-ladder truck. A Longaberger Home Consultant’s tour bus driver said, “Boy, I’d sure like to drive that truck,” and Jeff put him behind the wheel! The parade went on, with Santa at the end on the fire truck!

2016 Parade: Saturday, December 5th at 5:30 p.m. The parade will run from south on Main Street to the parking lot of the Tri-Valley Middle School.  Anyone and everyone is invited to attend or even participate in the parade. Meet at the old Longaberger Home Office at the end of Chestnut Street. 

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9 a.m.–5 p.m. 10:30 a.m. 11 a.m. & 12 p.m.

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Horse drawn carriage rides your rtified Gold” Choir presents River View High School “Ce favorite holiday songs

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Decorate Christmas cookie

11a.m. to 3p.m.

3 p.m. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. 4 p.m 5 p.m. 5:30 p.m.

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ve a FREE mini candy  Santa letter writing–recei  Make-it and Take-it inment  Costume character enterta  Food tasting drop -off  Salvation Army donations p-off dro ns atio don  Toys for Tots p -off dro ns atio don res  Military Ca tion sta ate col  Hot cho orite holiday songs Girl Scouts carolers sing fav

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At Home Kitchen ion with The Goat Guys from Cheese making demonstrat Tilton Hollow Museum High School “Certified Gold” Gift wrapping by River View Choir. Donation only. At Home Foyer ta Belly gift basket! Grand prize drawing - San Dresden Holiday Parade for the day. See you at the ses clo ad ste me Ho er erg Longab Main Street Dresden Dresden Holiday Parade

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Our Favorite Things:

A Snowman Basket called

Mr. Flurry He’s ornery, he gets into lots of trouble, he blows in and out of places you’d never guess, he’ll scare you when you least suspect it — and make you laugh! He’s just a big funny character — he’s Mr. Flurry! We’ve had lots of fun with Mr. Flurry over the last few months here at the Big Basket — or should I say Mr. Flurry has had a lot of fun with us. Mr. Flurry has appeared in the strangest places. I found him in my desk drawer. Lynn screeched when she saw him peering around a corner last week. Andy found him in the driver seat of his car one evening. And Brenton found him today as he opened the refrigerator door — Mr. Flurry was drinking a can of pop. Our photography team of Sharon Wood and Sean McClure photographed Homestead employee Tony Ripple’s daughter as the star of the Mr. Flurry story. Obviously she did a great job — but mom had to run outside to get her attention to gaze out in the shimmering snow — in August! The wonders of Photoshop are amazing!

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You’re My

Sweetheart! At Longaberger we love to “Share the Love” — no matter your age, where you live, or who you share your love with. On Valentine’s Day, share your love with a gift of the Longaberger’s Sweetheart Collection to a child, a spouse, a parent, a best friend, a favorite coworker or maybe even your best animal friend. We’ve been weaving Longaberger Sweetheart Baskets for decades — with lots of love and care! None of us here in Ohio can remember a time we didn’t offer Sweetheart Baskets. This year, our Sweetheart Collection of designs were inspired by the new Love Longaberger campaign we kicked off earlier this fall - our simple graphic design of replacing the “O” in the Longaberger logo with a heart. We deliberately treated the heart design as if it were hand painted — not perfect — but the sense of an artist’s brush as she quickly painted a heart, using multiple colors of red. Once we saw how beautiful the heart was, we immediately determined we would have to use it as the center of the Sweetheart Campaign. Our Design Team went to work, creating a basket with multiple colors of red, a heart plate, and note cards to “share the love”. I hope you fall in love with these beautiful designs and “share the love” with your Sweethearts. Don’t we all need to share a little more love in this world!

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• I f you are so lucky to own an antique truck — bring it along — we’ll have special parking for you and you could win an award •O  ur farm petting zoo will be the perfect place to capture fun photos you’ll want to share with your friends •F  ind a Longaberger treasure you may have been searching for at our Collectors Market •H  ave fun making your own Longaberger Make It Take It

• Experience the once-in-a-lifetime viewing of the extensive personal collection of J.W. Baskets •O  ur Charter Members can take a break at their own Relax Station

•V  isit with Longaberger family members and have them sign your baskets

• J oin in on some fun down-on-the-farm competitions — wheel barrow and toy tractor races, pig calling competitions and maybe even a cow pie tossing challenge! •S  hop the Homestead’s new Makers Market — showcasing unique made in America products

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Throw on some gingham and denim and join us for a fun evening of games, music, memories, mouthwatering delectables and a few surprises! 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Longaberger Homestead Crawford Barn

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Cow Bell Basket, Member Hourly Prize

2016 Field Day Homestead Gathering Schedule 9 a.m. Charter Member early opening 10 a.m. Homestead open to all Gathering attendees 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. On-the-hour Member and Charter Member Drawings (Winners need to be present)

Red Barn Make A Basket

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Make A Basket

The Wayfarers

10:30 a.m. Welcome Ceremony 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Box Lunch Served 4:30 p.m. Closing Ceremony and Member and Charter Member Grand Prize Drawings

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Tractor Tire Basket and Lid Set, Charter Member Hourly Prize

(Grand Prize winners do not need to be present. If not present to receive your prize a shipping fee will be assessed)

Event Details Member Event Ticket – $20 (for our 20th anniversary — cute!) Includes: • Box Lunch • Access to Event Games • Member Hourly and Grand Prize Drawings

Charter Members Exclusive: Charter Member Hourly and Grand Prize Drawings

Member Guest Event Ticket – $30 Includes: Box Lunch

Under 18 Years Old Event Ticket – $10 Includes: Box Lunch

Friday Night Crawford Barn BBQ Dinner – $60 Red Barn Make A Basket – $59

• Offered either ready-made or Make-A-Basket • Basket accessories available for purchase at the event • Purchase at the time you register for the event

Cow Bell Basket Member Hourly Prize – $52 •A  lso available for all active Members to purchase at the time you register for the event

Tractor Tire Basket and Lid Set Charter Member Hourly Prize – $86

• Also available to all active Charter Members to purchase at the time you register for the event

Registration Dates January 25 through March 7, 2016 Go to www.longaberger.com or call 740-322-7800.

Make your plans now to visit the

Longaberger Homestead016!

We’ve been busy planning some exciting events at the Longaberger Homestead in 2016. Mark your calendars and start your travel plans with your friends and family. We’ve got a year packed with celebrations for everyone – and we’ve even added a really cool new spring and fall weekend event called Salvaged Treasures Marketplace. You won't want to miss it! Remember, at every Longaberger Homestead event we’ll have a little something special for our very best customers – our beloved Collectors Club members. We can’t wait to see you!

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2016 Longaberger Homestead Calendar of Events • Homestead Opening Day March 17 • Spring Fling April 2 and April 9 • Collectors Club event April 23 (Closed to the public) • Mother’s & Daughter’s Weekend May 7–8 • Salvaged Treasures Marketplace May 14–15 • Salute to Veterans May 28 • American Summer Celebration June 10–June 11 • Father's Day Special June 18–19 • Homestead's People Choice Car Show Sponsored by the Kanawha Valley Corvette Car Club June 25 • Low Speed Auto Cross Sponsored by the Kanawha Valley Corvette Car Club June 26 • Heritage Days September 23–24 • Horizon of Hope® Pink Party October 8 • Salvaged Treasures Marketplace October 22–23 (Tickets are available at the door) • Homestead for the Holidays December 3 • Homestead Close for Season December 23 For more information, contact Guest Relations at 740.322.5588 • www.longabergerhomestead.com

Purveyors of vintage, salvaged, upcycled, antique and handmade treasures await you at the beautiful Longaberger Homestead Crawford Barn. This unique curated market will feed your passion and cultivate your creative spirit. Advance tickets on sale at the Longaberger Homestead for just $7. Tickets are available at the door. Click below to find out more:

www.SalvagedTreasuresMarketplace.com  

When: May 14–15 and October 22-23, 2016 Saturday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Where: Longaberger Homestead Crawford Barn NOVEMBER 2015

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Renewing Your

Collectors Club Membership You can now renew your Collectors Club membership online! Just log in to your Longaberger customer account to bring up the shopping page and click on the Collectors Club link at the left side of your screen. Click on the Collectors Club Renewal link, add it to your basket and then proceed to Checkout (unless, of course, you want to do some more shopping!). Renewals are still just $45 for one year (all renewals are for one year only). Have questions about your membership, or an order? Your Longaberger Home Consultant will be happy to assist you! Friendly representatives at Longaberger Customer Care are also available to take your call at 740-322-7800 between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. EDT, Monday-Friday. We’re happy to announce that we are increasing our staff to better support you!

What 's Up

Now through December

• Collectors Club Snow Diamond Basket Set

Now through February 2016 • Collectors Club Maple Leaves Basket

• 2015 Collectors Club Member Basket

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Now through February Collectors Club Maple Leaves Basket

November

• Collector Club Members Save $5 on the Angel Tree Topper

December

• Collectors Club Receive a Free Protector with the Purchase of Mr. Flurry Basket • Order by December 4 and we’ll ship by December 16th

Longaberger Homestead

Now through Februa ry 2015 Collectors Club Me mber Basket

November Angel Tree Topper

• Member Exclusive! Make-A-Basket is the perfect gift for the holidays — the perfect gift you create! Remember to call Guest Relations today and reserve your time to make a Collectors Club special edition Make-A-Basket!

June Lewis, 26 years of service

• Member Perks! In November at the Longaberger Homestead, Collectors Club Members will receive $5 off a Longaberger product with any $50 Longaberger Homestead purchase and a special holiday gift. One $5 off coupon and one special holiday gift per Collectors Club member. Members must visit the Homestead in person to receive the coupon and gift.

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Now through Decem ber Collectors Club Snow Diamond Basket

December Mr. Flurry Basket

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