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Dear C ol lect ors C lub Fr iends,
Have you ever noticed how some thin
gs in our lives are constantly changing,
evolving, adapting?
Linked to these changes are words like
“improved ”, “the best ever” and “enhan
ced ”. Yet, there are some
things that rarely change. They became
vessels for memories, all things good
— there is no reason to
change them because they’re almost per
fect in their simplicity! I would like to
think there is a trend in
our country in which we are beginning
to appreciate the need for simplicity.
I was born in the late fifties in Newark
, Ohio. Over the years there have bee
n a lot of things in my life
that have continued to change — bas
ed on technology, or my size, or my cha
nging interest or style.
I barely remember my first tricycle. I
do remember my mom’s cool old retr
o
ligh
t blue bicycle with a
skinny seat on the back for my sister
and me. In the front of the bike was an
old basket hanging from
the handles. My mom continued to ride
that bike well into her 50’s. I recall ridi
ng my first two-wheeler
with training wheels and the terrifying
single push from my father without the
support of two training
wheels! My next bike was purple met
allic and had a banana seat — I though
t
it
was super cool. One
memorable day I walked out to our gar
age to go for a spin with my buddies,
and it was gone — stolen!
I learned the lesson that sometimes the
re are greater opportunities from mis
fortunes. The act of
vandalism gave me the opportunity to
get a new bike just like the older guys
in the neighborhood —
a blue Schwinn 10-speed. It was so tall
for me, I could barely ride it, but I gre
w into it! I took that bike
to college and to my first job in Colum
bus. I started biking a lot in Columbus
, riding 30 to 40 miles a
few times a week. I invested in a beautif
ul, red European racing bike. Once I
mo
ved to Granville, 15
years ago, I traded it in for an off-road
design — and that brings me up to tod
ay! I love riding the miles
and miles of bike trails in our commu
nity with my friends and family. And
my now 15-year-old bike is
like an old friend. A few years ago, I
exchanged the seat for one that is just
a little more comfortable !
The reason I’m sharing this stor y wit
h you is simple — although each one
of my bikes holds many
years of memories, my mother’s classic
vintage bike held a lifetime of memorie
s, with its back seat and
old basket hanging from the handles
. There were no fancy speeds, and to
bra
ke, you just pushed the
pedals backward. The bike had big tire
s that took bumps well and fenders tha
t covered the wheels and
prevented mud from splashing as you
glided through puddles. Of course, it
had a simple bell attached
to its handle — just in case a dog or chil
d needed some coa xing to move out of
the way. Yes, what’s old
is new again! If you’ve peeked into a
bicycle shop lately, you probably noticed
an endless selection of
retro-st yled bicycles — all in funky colo
rs. Just one speed, no fancy gears, bell
s on the handles, some
with multiple-colored streamers hangin
g from the handles — and all of them
have a perfect place for
a Longaberger WOVEN Bicycle Bas
ket! A basket so simple in its design and
fun
ction, it truly is an
American classic — the perfect place
for a sandwich, bottle of water, or fres
h flowers and produce from
the farmers market.
In this world that is ever-changing, it’s
nice to have a moment when never-chan
ging catches up with us
— and gives us a moment to take a dee
p breath and let the wind blow across
our
face as we pedal along
and take in the simple pleasures the wor
ld has to offer us!
Michael Kennedy, Creative Director
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A Nice Day For A Ride!
By Wendy Longaberger Little (#2)
Having lived on 8th Street in Dresden my entire life, it was easy for me to keep an
eye on my mother, Grandma Bonnie. We enjoyed a lot of time together swinging on
my front porch, or I would walk down to her house and we would swing on hers.
I was sitting on my front porch swing one day when Mom came up the street on her
bicycle and said it was a nice day for a ride. I told her to stop by on her way home,
and I would have a cold glass of iced tea and a piece of cake waiting on her! She said
she would take me up on that. So I waited and waited, starting to get worried. About
2 hours later, here she comes. I said, “Mom, that must have been some ride!” She replied, “It was so nice, I
decided to ride up to Cox’s gravel pit.” I couldn’t believe it! “Mom,” I gasped, “that
is a dangerous gravel road with all those big dump trucks! You could have had an
accident! You have no business riding your bike up there!”
She gave me that look a lot of us got
from her and knew so well, especially
when we were kids. I was in my later
years but she still gave me that look …
and then she asked, “Wendy, who is
going to stop me?”
Well, I knew if she wanted to do
something, she would anyway. So,
I just looked at her and said, “Mom,
please don’t ride up there again.” To
my knowledge, she never did — or if
she did, she didn’t ride past my house
on her way!
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Affection for
Bikes & Baskets!
By Bill Glowienke, Longaberger Collector
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T
he story behind the restoration of these two
bicycles — a matching pair of vintage Schwinn
Travelers — and their unlikely connection to
Longaberger Baskets started only a few months ago,
but I have always been passionate about Schwinn
Bicycles. In fact, I grew up just a few blocks north
of the Schwinn Bicycle plant on Kostner Avenue in
Chicago with my mom and dad and brother Dave.
My wife of 25 years, Stephanie, grew up in Wheaton,
Illinois, with her mother, father and six siblings. She is
a longtime admirer and avid collector of Longaberger
Baskets. Our home proudly displays dozens of them.
She purchased her first Longaberger Basket when she
was a teenager and continues to collect today, although
she now searches for the harder-to-find theme baskets
and limited editions.
With Stephanie’s birthday approaching, I contacted
Longaberger to purchase a bicycle basket for her soonto-be-restored Schwinn Traveler. I was disappointed to
find out that Longaberger didn’t offer one. However,
the conversation didn’t end there. The young lady
from Customer Care took an interest in my story, and
as we talked more about the bikes, she said that there
was someone I should talk to. In an unlikely twist of
fate, I was put in contact with the Creative Director at
Longaberger, Michael Kennedy. He informed me that
they planned to launch a bicycle basket, and together we
agreed that the pairing of the two American icons was
such a natural fit it could not be denied.
I told Michael the basket I had hoped to purchase was
for my wife’s birthday, and I went on to tell him the story
behind the Schwinn Travelers:
The “Assembled in Chicago” sticker and date codes
confirm that the bicycles were assembled at the
Chicago plant. Stephanie’s older brother, Nicholas,
purchased them new in 1976 for him and his girlfriend.
Within a few years, the couple relocated to rural
Gardner, Illinois, where the bikes were occasionally
used and stored. Some 20 years later, Nicholas returned
to the western suburbs along with the bicycles, where
they were retired to the garage. Earlier this year,
Stephanie rediscovered the classic bikes. Nicholas was
willing to part with them, and so we made a deal and
loaded them into the bed of my truck.
Once I got the bikes home, the extent of the work
needed to restore them became clear. All of the soft
goods needed to be replaced. The brakes, once applied,
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did not release and the gear selectors were frozen in
place. And of course, there was light rust, and plenty
of age to be removed. I was not discouraged; in fact, I
was more inspired than ever, because these Schwinns
were truly one of those magical barn finds that people
talk about — and best of all, they had a real family
connection for both Stephanie and me.
Knowing that these bikes would need to be restored, we
started searching the internet for parts. First we found
the seats, then the tires, tubes, and rim strips. The
search continued —
­ we found authentic Schwinn grips
and a coveted pair of gold dot hand brakes. As I searched
for leads, I discovered artisan and bicycle restoration
expert John Zeni of Gurnee, Illinois. John and I spoke at
length and exchanged e-mails and photos. Once he saw
them, he was sold. John willingly agreed to restore the
matched pair that he could only describe as “Awesome.”
You can see the restoration on John’s website, http://
johns-recycled-bicycle.blogspot.com/2016/03/bill-gshis-hers-1976-schwinn-traveler.html
The women’s bike, more accurately referred to as a
“step-through,” remains about 95% original, while
the men’s bike, referred to as a “standard,” is about
85% original. Both bicycles sport features like the
European-influenced high-sided wheel hubs, genuine
Schwinn grips, LeTour derailleurs and completely
original frames, forks, rims and drivelines. The
standard bike was originally equipped with a sport seat
and drop-style racing handlebars. I elected to replace
them with touring-style handlebars, authentic gold dot
Weinmann brakes, and real vintage Schwinn grips.
The decision to change them was easy. I don’t plan to
race anyone, I wouldn’t look good in tight bike shorts,
and both Stephanie and I prefer to enjoy the scenery
from a comfortable upright position.
Please enjoy pictures of both the bikes and the basket,
thanks to Michael Kennedy and the team at Longaberger.
We both enjoy the outdoors, and this summer we are
likely to be found on one of the many bicycle trail
systems in western DuPage and eastern Kane County,
Illinois. If you happen to run into us, don’t be shy.
We would love to show you the bikes, the wonderful
Longaberger WOVEN Bicycle Basket, and engage
in some friendly conversation. We hope to see you out
on the trails!
More C ow Bell!
By Judi Mayer, Longaberger Collector
In January, my husband’s cardiologist said it was time to replace the aortic valve in his
heart — and soon!
The cardiac surgeon said he prefers to use cow valves rather than mechanical valves, and
my husband agreed.
A few days later, I received the info for the Collectors Club Gathering in April
and noticed the farm theme and that the Cow Bell Basket could be purchased, and
immediately I thought that this would be perfect for when my husband came home
to ring for me when needed.
It would be cute, since my husband was getting a valve from a cow and he had spent
many summers working for his uncle on the family dairy farm.
The only problem was that the surgery was scheduled for February 4 and the
Longaberger Gathering wasn’t until April 23, when I could pick up the basket. So I sent
a letter to John Rochon via Michael Kennedy.
Michael called and said he was sorry, but the basket did not have a bell. I told him I
would find one if he was willing to send the basket now. He laughed, but he knew how
consultants always manage to get things done!
Soon the basket arrived, and I was able to find a small cow bell that fit perfectly inside
the basket.
My husband’s surgery went well, and the cow tissue valve is working just fine. He was
sort of surprised when he came home and I gave him his own Cow Bell Basket, but he
is very familiar with all the ways we use baskets in our home and in his office!
He used it a lot when he needed me, or just because he thought it was clever!
A special thank you to Michael and John for sending it for Gary’s recovery! It worked,
it was fun, and family and friends were impressed that a company would do this.
But then, nobody cares for their consultants and their families like The Longaberger
Company cares!
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All in the Family
Sandy and Mark Beach, Longaberger Basketmakers
Basketmakers Mark and Sandy Beach have
worked side by side on the Longaberger weaving
floor for 26 years! Mark and Sandy, who met at
another job shortly before coming to Longaberger,
have been together more than 26 years and
married for 20 years. They have two daughters
and four grandchildren.
As with many Longaberger employees, Mark
and Sandy have a rich family history with The
Longaberger Company. In fact, Mark is a thirdgeneration Basketmaker. His grandmother, Ada
Beach — now retired from Longaberger — and
every one of her eight children have worked at The
Longaberger Company! Mark’s mother, Tammy
Findiess, was the supervisor in The School of
Basketmaking in Newark, Ohio, and actually hired
both Mark and Sandy within months of each other.
Two of Mark’s uncles still work at Longaberger —
Bob Beach works in the maintenance department,
and Randy Beach works in our handle department.
Several of Sandy’s family members have also
worked at Longaberger.
When their children were growing up, Mark and
Sandy found it easy to balance work and family. “It
was great to get home every
day before our girls got
home from school,
being able to attend Parent/Teacher conferences
and all school events,” Sandy said. “We were also
able to participate in their sports and FFA events.”
It didn’t take Mark and Sandy long to discover that
when you work at Longaberger, “family” means
much more than simply those to whom you are
related by blood! After so many years of working
together, their co-workers have also become family,
and a great support group. “Everyone cares about
each other’s well-being. One example is worrying
about each other arriving at work in the snow storms
that Ohio is famous for!”
They’ve also come to love their extended
Longaberger family — our sales leaders, consultants
and customers. They both thoroughly enjoy
working at events — especially Basketmaker by
Request events — because they like to meet and
talk with everyone who comes. In fact, Sandy says,
“They’re like small vacations for us!”
But most of all, they enjoy working with each
other. They acknowledged, “Working with your
spouse has its challenges — as with any marriage,
there are pros and cons. “When things are good at
work, then things are good for us. When things
are rough, it becomes a challenge.” They enjoy
the opportunity to ride back and forth to work
together, spending the time talking about their
family and their day.
“We work well together — after 26 years
of working side by side, it is easy to know
what the other one needs or what they are
talking about,” Sandy said. “But I guess the
best part of working with your spouse is it
feels like a safety net when he is here with
me. Your spouse is always there when you
fall, when things go wrong or when you’re just
having a bad day. They’re also there to help
you out, pick you up and help you accomplish
your goals.” And that’s what family is all about!
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A Collection Worthy of a Museum
By Michael Kennedy, Creative Director
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A
few years ago, the Longaberger Creative
Team made a pilgrimage to New York
City to get inspired. Most of our time was
spent at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. We
all separated and toured galleries of our own
personal interest. Our goal was to meet up at
the museum’s Temple of Dendur at the end
of the day and share our unique discoveries.
Some toured the medieval galleries, some
spent time in the period rooms, and I
explored the collection of modern furniture
and accessories. We all gathered late in the
afternoon and started sharing our inspiration.
As we did, we discovered something very
unique and simple. Although we were all
viewing art and design from multiple periods,
cultures and regions around the world,
there was commonality between all of them
— commonality in both function and its
influence on form. Once we returned back
home to Ohio, we documented our findings
and began applying our discoveries to almost
everything we were creating — and continue
to do so today.
Many of the findings we discovered at the
Metropolitan Museum of Art that day came
to life in one of our most extraordinary
collections of baskets — Longaberger
Couture™. Although we unveiled Longaberger
Couture just a little more than a year ago,
that collection of baskets represents years and
years of research, testing, experimenting and
playing. Of the 18 baskets in the collection,
each design has its own character, unique style
and inspiration from America and unique
cultures around the world. You’ll notice the
names of the baskets are places in our country
that inspired either the shape or colors. The
Natchez Urn was inspired by the beautiful
Greek revival architecture of the southern
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states. Our Rock Baskets are all named after
great rivers where you will find beautiful river
rocks along their shores. The Washington
Column was inspired by all of the powerful
Federal architecture of Washington D.C.
Basket designers Brian Dilts and Ahmad
Takrouri were responsible for taking much of
Longaberger’s past basket design work and
applying it to this amazing collection. They
wanted each design to be unique and speak to
its viewer in a personal way. It can take from
three to eight days to make a Couture Basket.
Every component is handcrafted, including
designs that have wood details such as the rim
of the Cardiff Vase. Brian’s design influence
for the vase was taken from veined green and
black marble and the deco period of the 20th
century. Ahmad’s favorite design is the Taos
Vase. While growing up in Jordan, he was
intrigued by the vendors selling terra cotta jars
along the roads. His family had a few jars in
their home to store water. They would place
the jars in their windows to keep the water
cool as air passed around them.
The Longaberger Couture™ Baskets represent
many things — but most importantly,
they represent the dedication and skill of a
company that deeply cares about preserving
the great tradition of hand making baskets in
America — it’s that simple!
If you’ve not had a chance to view the Couture
Collection in person, you should treat yourself
to a visit to the Homestead. The baskets
are displayed just behind the Longaberger
Museum in the At Home Building — a perfect
place for a collection worthy of a museum.
Click here to see Longaberger Couture
on our website.
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New WoodCrafts Skateboards
Are Decked Out with
Longaberger Style
By Justin Mack, JRJR Networks Communications Manager
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he idea for combining our Longaberger
artisans’ amazing woodcraft skills with one
of the favorite, fun activities of youth around the
world came from a former skateboard fanatic:
Longaberger’s Chairman, John Rochon Jr.
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Fast-forward many years, and John Jr. found
himself heading a great American craft company
with a heritage in WoodCrafts — and the
ingredients were there for a new, fun extension of
Longaberger’s product line.
As John Jr. explains it, he loved skateboarding
from a young age — and it didn’t take him long
to put two and two together and think about
combining the joy of skateboarding with a great
business opportunity.
John Jr. challenged Longaberger’s skilled
artisans to create unique skateboard decks using
the same Maple veneer with which Longaberger
Baskets are woven.
“Growing up in Dallas, like all my friends, I loved
to skateboard. We’d skateboard for hours — it
was at the time when people were realizing that
skateboards were much more than a fad — they
were part of kids’ lives and they were here to stay.”
It was when he was in sixth grade that John Jr.
branched out from just riding on skateboards
to selling them.
“I decided to start a business. I started selling
miniature skateboards that I made out of cardboard.
I used a design that I cut out from the back of a
popular skating magazine called Thrasher.”
Turning his love of skateboards into a business
marked an important milestone in John Jr.’s life.
“It was the very first business I was involved in,”
he remembers. “I loved the business part even
more than the skateboarding part, and I guess
from that point on I realized I had a passion to
be an entrepreneur. There was no turning back
and my love of entrepreneurship kept growing
from there. It’s still growing today!”
The skateboard business was so successful that,
at its peak, John says, he was making $100 a
day. “And remember — this was even before the
Internet existed … so everything I did had to be
done personally, face-to-face. I suppose that was
another way that I learned about the incredible
power of personal commerce.”
“I was immediately intrigued by the idea,” recalls
Longaberger WoodCrafter Kevin Roberts. Tthe
team did a lot of research about the best way
to make these decks with the high quality our
customers and Home Consultants expect.”
The manufacturing process involves pressing
seven layers of hard wood Maple into what
Kevin calls a “Maple sandwich,” then routing
the wood into the correct shape and drilling
holes for trucks. After passing through the flat
line finishing system, a vinyl graphic produced
by Longaberger’s sister company, Uppercase
Living ®, is applied to the wood. The result is an
eye-catching short board deck with outstanding
flex and durability.
There are two custom designs currently available
at the Longaberger Homestead and online in the
WoodCrafts Corner, the “Dresden Rising Sun”
and “Dresden Duotone.” The manufacturing
team had a great time bringing this new project
to life and are excited to flex their creative
muscles with future variations.
As John Jr. puts it, “It’s so cool to think that our
amazing Longaberger WoodCrafters are now
going to take my first business venture into a
whole new dimension. It’s a lot of fun and I know
it’s going to impress a lot of people when they see
this new Longaberger achievement!”
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Freshen Your Space at
Salvaged Treasures Marketplace
Frazeysburg, Ohio
Unique … Unusual … Beautiful … Eclectic … One-of-a-Kind … AMAZING!
Welcome to the Salvaged Treasures Marketplace, a curated vintage
market for your home and garden. The three-day market will bring
together an elite collection of talented artisans, with thousands of unique
treasures for you to browse and enjoy.
The Salvaged Treasures Marketplace will be held May 13–15 at the
Crawford Barn at the Longaberger Homestead®. A gorgeous setting for
shopping an incredible assortment of unique home and garden décor and
furnishings, the Salvaged Treasures Marketplace definitely will be this
springs’ can’t-miss event!
This is the second year for the Salvaged Treasures Marketplace, with a
goal of connecting people with a beautiful and innovative mix of salvaged,
upcycled, vintage, antique, repurposed and unique items offered by
creative designers, pickers, collectors and salvagers. At Salvaged Treasures
Marketplace, you will find everything to Rescue, Restore and Relove.
Can’t wait? Visit www.SalvagedTreasuresMarketplace.com to view all
the details about the vintage market.
“People love going to barn sales, flea markets and antique stores in
hopes of finding those hidden treasures that can become a statement
piece in their home or outdoor space,” said Event Manager, Melanie
Denton, whose team will be staging the Salvaged Treasures Marketplace.
“Imagine a treasure trove of finds — many original, salvaged items, plus
hundreds of beautiful upcycled pieces — all in one location — plus food
trucks, great entertainment and wonderful demonstrations that will help
you make your space a place you love even more.”
Ms. Denton said the Salvaged Treasures Marketplace was inspired by the
strong upcycling movement that is so prevalent right now throughout the
country and on TV, thanks to shows like Fixer Upper and American Pickers.
“We are bringing together an incredible community of talent and
creativity. There will be something for every taste,” she said. “Every piece
is unique, and has its own story.”
Join us at the
Crawford Barn
Join us on May 13-15 and
be inspired at the Salvaged
Treasures Marketplace. A second
market will be held October
21–23, 2016 in the same location.
Marketplace Hours:
Friday, May 13 from
6 p.m.–9 p.m. is the Market
Preview. Purchase a VIP Pass,
which includes the Market
Preview, Saturday and Sunday
admission, refreshments,
entertainment, a speciallydesigned STM tote and more!
Order your
VIP Pass online
today. Limited
tickets available
online only.
www.SalvagedTreasuresMarketplace.com Saturday, May 14, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sunday, May 15, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Admission tickets may be
purchased at the event or
advance admission tickets are $7
each and can be purchased at the
Longaberger Homestead.
Location:
Crawford Barn, Longaberger
Homestead, 5563 Raiders Rd.,
Frazeysburg, OH 43822
Vendors:
Vendor space is still
available. Contact Melanie
at [email protected].
The Salvaged Treasures Marketplace
is owned and managed by Offinger
Management. .
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MAKERS MARKET
NOT YOUR NORMAL DIP!
WHAT IS BUFF LO DIP AND HOW DID IT GET STARTED?
BUFF LO DIP
RECIPES
In His Own Words, Duane Boring, Owner
BUFF LO DIP CHEESEBALL
In February 2010, on a Saturday morning, the idea just came to me that there is not really
a Buffalo wing/ranch flavored dip on the market for purchase. I thought to myself, “You
know what, we need something like that.” Then I then went into my kitchen and started
pulling out ingredients and mixing things together. As I mixed up the combination, I
wrote down how much I put in of each thing. I sampled it and really liked it, so I began to
“test” it on my family and friends for a couple of months. Then, in April of 2010, I decided
it was time to get serious about getting this new product on store shelves. I started
doing a lot of research on the internet and began making a few contacts. I also made
contacts through friends to get information on how to bring my creation to market.
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April 2011. Acenet helped me develop my small home-sized recipe into a large 40-gallon
batch. They also helped me make my product shelf-stable and label it for retail sales.
On July 11, 2011, we made our first batch of dip that produced 234 jars of Buff Lo Dip.
We sold out in one week! Panic sat in, because we needed to make more dip and we
could not get into the factory again until August 11. At this point, I had to do something
because we had a demand for our dip but did not have any product. This is a good
problem, but still a problem.
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I then contacted the Neffs in Kingston, Ohio, the owners of Ben’s Mustard. We were
able to work out a deal to use their facility to make Buff Lo Dip. Our first run with them
produced 372 jars. Guess what — we sold out in one week again! At that point, we knew
we had a hit.
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At Longaberger, we cherish anything that is made with love by
hand here in America. With great care and purpose, we’ve been
curating a growing collection of unique individuals and small
boutique companies that craft their goods with care, style,
purpose and quality. Keep watching CONNECTIONS for more
stories about our passionate new friends from the Homestead
Makers Market. If you have a favorite artisan that you think we
should consider adding to our Makers Market family, please let
us know — we would love to meet them!
•28
-oz. packages of cream cheese
• ¾ cup Buff Lo Dip
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup package cooked ham
(diced into small pieces)
• 2 Tbsp. dried onion soup mix
• 2 Tbsp. dried parsley flakes
Mix cream cheese and Buff Lo Dip
well. Then add cheddar cheese, ham,
soup mix and parsley. Mix well and
form into a ball on a plate, chill and it’s
ready to eat!
BUFF LO DIP CHICKEN CHILI
• 2 small 12-oz. cans
cream of chicken soup
• 8 oz. chicken wing sauce
On August 6, 2011, we made 1100 jars of dip. It about killed us all, because it took us
from 10 a.m. Saturday morning until 2 a.m. Sunday morning! Needless to say, we have
figured out a few things since then and we are now able to make the dip in a shorter
amount of time. We work together on this as a family. My wife Trish, our boys Zac
and Levi and our daughter Amanda all work together as a team to make the dip. We
do everything by hand, right down to putting the labels and lids on the jars. Zac and I
created the Buff Lo Dip logo.
• 1 cup water
This is what living in America is all about – having a dream and being able to take the
chance to make the dream come true. Most of the stores selling our dip are small, home
town stores owned by individuals like us. We believe in giving back to the community
and helping others. Being successful is not all about how much money or stuff you
have. It is about the difference you make in someone else’s life and being able to make
someone smile. If I am not satisfied with the dip when we make it, we do not let it hit
the shelves. I believe in providing a quality product at a fair price. I would like to thank
everyone that has tried Buff Lo Dip and ask that you help spread the word. The more dip
we sell, the more we can do for our community. God Bless!
Heat soup, wing sauce, water and Buff
Lo Dip and mix well. Once blended,
add chicken and beans. Mix and cook
until beans are soft and then serve.
• ½ jar of Buff Lo Dip
• 16 oz. can pre-cooked
shredded chicken
• 1 can white northern beans
Buff Lo Dip is available in
Longaberger’s May Flyer as a
Customer Special, featured with a
Small Bowl Basket. It’s also available
at the Longaberger Homestead.
Make your plans now to visit the
Longaberger
Homestead
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!
in 2016!
2016 Longaberger Homestead®
Calendar of Events
•Collectors Club Event: April 23
• Mothers & Daughters Weekend: May 7–8
•Salvaged Treasures Marketplace: May 14–15
•Salute to Veterans: May 28
•American Summer Celebration: June 10–11
•Father’s Day Special: June 18–19
•Homestead’s People Choice Car Show: June 25
Sponsored by the Kanawha Valley Corvette Car Club
•Low Speed Auto Cross: June 26
Sponsored by the Kanawha Valley Corvette Car Club
•Heritage Days: September 23–24
•Horizon of Hope Pink Party: October 8
•Salvaged Treasures Marketplace: October 22–23
Tickets are available at the door
•SpookTacular: October 29
•Homestead for the Holidays: December 3
Homestead Hours
Sunday: Noon – 5 p.m.
Monday – Thursday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
*Closed on New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday,
Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
and New Year’s Eve Day
Where in the World are
Make A Baskets?
People from across the
country and around
the world come to
Longaberger Homestead
to see the sights, shop the
Longaberger products, and
weave their own basket.
We invite you to join us to
weave your own basket and
join the thousands of guests
that have placed a star on
our map designating their
home towns.
Where Is Your Home?
Remember to call Guest
Relations today and reserve
your time to Make A
Basket. Collectors Club
members can choose a
special-edition design.
Guest Relations:
740.322.5588
www.longaberger.com/homestead
For more information, contact Guest Relations at 740.322.5588 • www.longaberger.com/homestead
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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).
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Introducing Collectors C lub Limited
From time to time we discover something amazing – it could
be a special basket design or a rare piece of Woven Traditions®
Pottery. Although some of these special products may be
limited in quantities, we think our Collector Club members
will enjoy having exclusive access to them. On Aril 20 we
will launch Collectors Club Limited featuring these type of
products. Just visit the Collectors Club Limited category on
your Home Consultants website. Keep checking back because
we will continue to add new designs. Before you get started
make sure you have your member number ready to make your
purchase. Have fun and keep coming back!
May – December
• Farm Miniature Collection
March through December
Aug ust – Decem
Berry Baskets
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May through December
Vegetable Basket
August through December
Apple Baskets
October through December
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Collect Throughout 2016!
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.
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What 's Up
Through Decem
Measuring Baskets
March through December
WoodCrafts Pewter Bench
October – Dec
April 23 through September 2016
•Visit Longaberger Homestead®
This Summer & Save!
We look forward to seeing our
Collectors Club members every day!
When you arrive at the Homestead
from April 23rd through September
30th, you will receive $ 5 in Homestead
Dollars to use on your purchase.
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