{"id":2819,"date":"2012-11-28T17:32:49","date_gmt":"2012-11-28T22:32:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.northcountrypublicradio.org\/allin\/?p=2819"},"modified":"2012-11-28T17:32:52","modified_gmt":"2012-11-28T22:32:52","slug":"the-giving-season-part-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.northcountrypublicradio.org\/allin\/2012\/11\/28\/the-giving-season-part-2\/","title":{"rendered":"The giving season, part 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>In a recent<\/a> entry, I suggested we try to avoid buying a bunch of commercial stuff during the holiday season. Your comments added ideas like making things to give, re-gifting, or donating to charitable organizations on behalf of your gift recipient.<\/p>\n

Well, it’s a rare individual who manages to get through the season without buying some gifts. I’m married to someone who values quality over quantity and proven track record over latest fad. So, I thought of my husband when an article in 24\/7wallst.com<\/a> came across my desk: America’s Oldest Brands<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Check out the whole article for history<\/strong> on each of these companies, but here’s the basic list with my personal associations with some of them…would really like to know if you have positive\/negative memories or associations, too:<\/p>\n

New York Times<\/em> — Dating back to the first half of the 19th century, I just bought my first holiday gift of the season from the NY Times: a digital subscription for my 20-something son.<\/p>\n

Tiffany & Co.<\/em> — Started around the same time as the NYT. My association very likely the same as yours: Breakfast at Tiffany’s<\/em>…I’ve never bought anything from them.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Brooks Brothers<\/em> — Early 1800s, and I’ve never purchased anything from them.<\/p>\n

Merriam Webster<\/em> — Same time period for start up. Who doesn’t have a Webster dictionary in their home or an online bookmark to their digital dictionary?<\/p>\n

Scientific American<\/em> — Mid-1800s. I’ve had subscriptions off and on my whole life…off right now.<\/p>\n

Poland Spring<\/em> — Mid-1800s. This one surprised me. Had no idea water has been bottled for more than 150 years. My favorite brand when I (very occasionally) am forced to buy a bottle of water.<\/p>\n

Schaefer Beer<\/em> — Mid-1800s. Never drink beer.<\/p>\n

Remington<\/em> — Early 1800s. I’m pretty sure we’ve had a Remington rifle in our household.<\/p>\n

Crane & Co.<\/em> — The paper\/stationary company was founded right around 1800. I’m sure I’ve bought the brand but no special association.<\/p>\n

And, finally, the one that has been a part of my life most of all through the years:<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Baker’s Chocolate<\/em> — Founded 1780. How many cakes and cookies have I made through the years with Baker’s? It’s the only brand I buy. Kind of cool to know it’s been part of the American kitchen for well over 200 years.<\/p>\n

Okay, share with us any connection you have to these companies and their products<\/strong>. And do check out the full article at 24\/7wallst.com<\/a> — it’s really chock full of interesting tidbits of historical information.<\/p>\n

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