Remembering January!

In looking over the January sales flyer, let's look at a few favorites!

We never know the reasoning behind product retirements. Sometimes it is because certain color stains sell better than others or certain baskets aren't selling right now, but here are a few products that may interest you.

First, let's talk pottery. The dash bowls are darling. I've sold several sets of these and have no idea why they are being retired....but during the month of January they are on sale for only $19 for the set of two bowls. At this price, it's nice to get a few sets with matching spreaders. Then split up the sets, put a spreader with the single dish, wrap in cellophane and sell at open houses and craft shows or give as gifts, maybe even add one of the Longaberger dip mixes with it. Even just the dish wrapped up makes a cute gift for a very low price!


The photos in the flyer of the "Modern Poppies Print" do not do it justice. The poppies are a bright red and if you are wanting to decorate a room in the black & red, this print is a must. Originally priced at $99, as a half price selection it is only $29.50!

With the Longaberger measuring cup priced at only $21 in the sale flyer, you may want to stock up on a few of these for future shower gifts or again a perfect craft show or open house gift. Fill with a beer bread or pancake mix and a whisk, use some clear wrap and a bow and you have a beautiful gift!!!


Tissue baskets are a MUST HAVE. Perhaps some of the baskets are being re-designed but I can't imagine what Longaberger would do to improve this basket. This is one of our most practical and useful baskets. I use one on the bathroom counter for a tiny waste basket for q-tips and cottn balls. You can't go wrong having a few of these at open house events for cash & carry. Same with the recipe baskets with engraved lids.

Another beautiful basket retiring that is NOT in our sale flyer is the large handled leaf basket. It has a wrought iron handle and is white on the inside of the basket....just beautiful. It's a great choice for a 1/2 price basket.


The American Home Pottery is being retired. It is beautiful....and I can only guess that perhaps it is being retired because our customers could not afford the price at this time and the economy. This will be some of the last pottery made in the USA and may become very collectible in the future years. Choosing the 16 pc. dinnerware set as a 1/2 price show selection may be a good investment!


Be sure to contact your October hostesses who submitted a $250 show. With another $250 or more show in January, they may choose the 2011 Hostess App. basket free or $49 in additional hostess dollars. (see page 6 of the January flyer). This is a nice bonus for our hostesses.

Enjoy the January sale and wishing you a wonderful JANUARY!!!! We still have a few more selling days left. Let's use them up!

What do YOU have in store for January?

Choose from these January Events! Ways to reach out to the community during the winter months

Goody Can-Can Party - Help your local food pantry by inviting guests to bring canned goods to the hostess' house to put in a basket for those less fortunate around the holidays. Give a small prize or do a drawing for participants

Hat & Mitten Party - Have all guests help the needy by bringing a hat and/or pair of gloves to decorate a plain tree in your home. Give a small door prize of thanks for those who participate. Donate the hats and mittens to a local shelter.

Box Party - Be the FIRST to see what’s new! Come and help me open the Longaberger shipping Box filled with new products for 2011. Have your customers/hostesses meet you at the café – get the enthusiasm going!

After-Work Party – For your hostess who gathers orders from where she works, offer to take the party to her and her co-workers! Arrange an afternoon where you set up a product display for right after the work whistle blows. Make up simple invites for your hostess to pass around work, and use our e-invites on myShop. Give small “Prizes of Thanks” for those who stay after work to view the products.

Chase Away the Winter Blues (Mystery Hostess Night) – Customers place their orders and after the ordering you draw names for the 1/2 price, the hostess dollars. Any one who books receives your booking gift. Share all the benefits and the excitement! Then encourage everyone to book their own show in the new year to reap ALL the benefits!

Bag Ladies Welcome Party – Focus on the Sisters Line, promote the new Get Away for the Day Tote, new fabrics, new styles Show on the Go – use a Sisters Tote in one of our new three exciting colors to hold a few of your most popular items. Keep this in your car and pull it out whenever you are out and about and meet up with a friend. Always keep literature, business cards, sponsoring info with you.

Men’s Game night - to treat their Sweethearts - Watch the football game and shop at half time for Valentine Gifts ON ANY OF THE INVITATIONS, BE SURE TO INCLUDE A LINE THAT SAYS:“Invite a friend to join in the festivities”, offer a special gift or discount for anyone that brings a guest along.Ask for referrals – and give a generous thank you gift to anyone who sends a new customer or new recruit your way

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