You’re probably familiar with a contemporary comedian and his routine about rednecks. But the term redneck is actually an old one, dating back to the 1800s when it referred to laborers and farmers who worked outdoors and whose necks were reddened by the sun.
 
At Bendixen’s, we just got in the original Red Nek Wine Glass: an old-fashioned canning jar on a stem — complete with screw-top lid! Perfect for wine, beer, iced tea or any cold beverage. Ideal for the host or home bar that is more laid back and less pretentious than the wine snobs of other social groups! Show your true style. Great fun — and sure to bring lots of smiles.  Proudly made in the U.S.A.

Now available both in our store & on our website:

http://www.bendixens.com/RNWG-p-Red_Nek_Glasses.html

Looking for something special for your special someone? Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to say “I love you” with a small (or large) token of your affection. BTW, Valentine was an early Christian priest who supposedly continued to marry young soldiers when there was a ban on military marriages. What a romantic! (He was martyred for his efforts – not so romantic.)
 
But you can observe the modern custom of gift giving with any number of items from our giftware collection. How about a photo of you and your true love? We have bejeweled frames in heart and circular shapes – and a cute wooden frame adorned with tiny hearts. Or a hand painted glass frame or a slender vase decorated with red roses (both by Joan Baker) that can also be used to hold a candle?
  Whatever you choose, it will be the right gift. “It isn’t the size of the gift that matters, but the size of the heart that gives it.” (The Angels’ Little Instruction Book by Eileen Elias Freeman)

The winter solstice has passed and the days are getting longer – but Spring is still just a distant dream. Here at Bendixen’s “Bit of Country” Giftware, our customers are stocking up on items like draft stoppers that keep out the cold air around windows and doors, and foot/neck warmers that you just pop into the microwave to keep your body parts toasty and your muscles relaxed. We also carry the Holy Smokes! brand of fire starters, made of recycled wood and used candles. Each package gives you 18 easy fire start-ups, with no fuss and no mess. Great for your wood stove or fireplace this winter, and for campfires later on. Our draft stoppers, foot warmers and fire starters are all MADE IN THE USA. “Perhaps I am a bear, or some hibernating animal underneath, for the instinct to be half asleep all winter is so strong in me.” Anne Morrow Lindbergh (wife of aviator Charles Lindbergh)

We know your holiday gift budget doesn’t stretch as far as it used to. Even those lords a-leaping and  partridges in a pear tree have gone up. In 1984, the cumulative cost of the items mentioned in the traditional Christmas song was $12,623.10. This year’s price is a whopping $24,263.18! To bring some relief to your holiday wallet, Bendixen’s Giftware is now offering FREE shipping on any merchandise order over $75. Buy your gifts and stock up on items for yourself and your home at the same time. We have tableware, calendars, candles, games and toys for kids, unique home décor items and so much more. Shop now and save!

Such a deal! We’ve partnered with American Express for a one-day special sale on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26 to promote small businesses – like Bendixen’s Bit of Country Giftware. You just register your existing American Express card here: www.facebook.com/shopsmall. Then spend at least $25 in our store – and Amex will give you a $25 credit on your next statement. Great way to save on all those holiday gifts or decorations you know you’ll buy soon – why not pocket some cash at the same time? Our store is loaded with beautiful holiday items and gift ideas for everyone on your list (including you). Stop by, shop – and let American Express pick up the bill.

A little while ago, we noticed that our customers were starting to ask where our items came from. This made us very happy, since we have always made an effort to carry American-made products.  So we started to look for ways to tell customers how we felt. We set up a special section “Made in USA” on our website: http://www.bendixens.com/made_in_America.html. When you visit, you’ll see everything from wind chimes and hand painted slate signs to foot warmers, draft stoppers and greeting cards. We also carry decorative items specially created for us by a local craftswoman, like scarecrows and Santas. Now we’ve joined forces with a new website called “Choose Made in USA.” We’re proud to tell you that we’re one of the first nine retailers to join the site. See our listings – and those of other proud sellers – at www.choosemadeinusa.com by clicking on the “Shop Now” tab. Support American workers and American industry with one of the two most effective tools you have – your dollars! (The other tool is your ballot – you did vote on Election Day, didn’t you?)

Did you know that Pennsylvania has the largest number of black bears on the eastern seaboard — some 16,000 at last count? The bear was a Native American symbol of the free spirit. Here in the Poconos, we can still watch a bear and her cubs amble across the backyard — something our country cousins never enjoy! You can bring some bears inside with unique home décor items from Bendixen’s Giftware. We’ve got mugs, trivets, coasters, shot glasses, playing cards, signs, cutting boards, note pads, wind chimes, door stops, pottery, even Christmas cards. (And these bears don’t play in your garbage cans!) Search our website (http://www.bendixens.com/) by “bear” — or stop by our retail store to see them all.

Are you one of those truly organized, plan ahead kind of people that actually start your holiday shopping early?  Well, please take a moment and take a peek at our new Oddity Store. There are some great decorating ideas for the holidays.

Here’s the link:

http://www.oddityinc.com/customer_stores/shop/category.aspx?catid=58

At Bendixen’s, we know that our customers put a lot of thought into their gift giving. There are the big important gifts, the practical presents, and the smaller just-for-fun gifts – when you want to give a token of your appreciation to your dinner party hostess, babysitter, mail carrier, etc.  Or maybe you’ve already purchased the “big” present – and want just a little something to add to it.

 To help you, we’ve added two new categories to our website: Under $5.00 and Under $10.00. Here you can find puzzles, toys, kitchen items, handmade soaps, stationery, cookbooks, humorous signs, gift boxed mugs, and so much more. Buy a bunch for stocking stuffers, or add one or two small things to your larger order from us. Check it out now – and thanks, as always, for shopping with Bendixen’s!