To Catch a Scammer….

To fill you in, I got an order in the past week from a girl claiming to be in Germany. She didn’t order through my shopping cart-but my email. I knew at that point it was a bit fishy. But I played along to see where this would go. She was wanting to order 40 [...]

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Craft it Forward….

This post will remain on top until I get the 5 comments on here I need. Hurry 5 free gifts, handmade by Country Keepsakes! Comment now! Recently, Lisa from Kidccessory Haven, carried on a bit of a ‘craft-it-forward’ handmade giveaways. I found out about this through Lisa and I will be receiving something from her, [...]

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Attitude of Gratitude Award from House of Raquel….

I want to Thank Raquel of House of Raquel for nominating me for the “Attitude of Gratitude Award”. Although I have never met Raquel in person I feel like I have known her all of my life. So Thank You Raquel! My nominees for this award that I have never physically met but enjoy the [...]

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Log Cabin Antiques & Gifts~A spotlight on one of my retailers.

One of my customers was so gracious to give me a testimonial for my newsletter, so in turn I wanted to mention her store on my blog as I just love it! This is what she said: Log Cabin Antiques is a small antique store offering rustic and primitive antiques. We also have a line [...]

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Have you EVER been so excited You….

Couldn’t stand yourself? Well that is where I am at today. First I have so many new ideas to add to Country Keepsakes Retail & Wholesale, I have a new site coming (I know, I know-quit talking about it Becky and just do it) well I am trying….Then I am going to have a column [...]

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Exciting Things to Come….

Well now that I am adjusting to my new computer and finally found a new label program…I am on my way. I have a lot of new ideas and am planning on getting them on my site(s) soon. Despite the cold I am trying to keep moving..and creating. I will be adding Body Wash to [...]

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Frustration Robs Your Time…

It all started last Wednesday morning. I got to work at 7:30am after dropping the kids at their respective schools…The coffee was going, the wood stove starting to get warm…I had the radio on, the computer going….getting ready to print my labels for an order…Everything was humming and I was actually getting things done. I [...]

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Could you Use Free Advertising…and Networking?

Recently I have become involved in 2 awesome Sites. These sites are owned by Krista Clyburn. If you are looking for a dedicated person…then look right here. The first one is WAHM Addicts Advertising and the 2nd one is WAHM Addicts. WAHM Addicts Advertising is a “no obligation” site. You can sign up as a [...]

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Upcoming Items at Country Keepsakes

With a new year comes new ideas, that is what we are working toward here at Country Keepsakes and Country Keepsakes Wholesale. Coming soon are muffins in pans with fix’ins, pecans, rosehips and drizzle. They look so good you might not want to burn them; but just don’t eat them…They will come in certain scents, [...]

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GOALS~I Will Share Mine, if….

Goals…Do you have them? I am not sure why but every year since I started my business(es) come December I am already trying to think what the coming years goals will be. Last year my goal was to build my businesses. I am happy to say I reached that goal by doubling last years sales [...]

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