There is nothing better on a cold winter’s morning than baked oatmeal…but who has time to make it?! This is a wonderful way to enjoy baked oatmeal without the effort. Thank you Vickie, our warehouse manager, for this simple yet hearty recipe! Ingredients: 3 Cups Rolled Oats … Continue reading
A cramped space is the enemy of the artistic process. Artists need room to clutter and create at their OWN discretion. 2014 was a great year for PBK, and our artists and creators quickly grew out of their old location. In the wake of much planning and … Continue reading
How do you come up with all your sayings on your product? I work hard to build the product line on sentiment that is not often seen in the marketplace. The content comes from various places. I have several writers that send me their contributions periodically. Our … Continue reading
Characteristics of our Inside Sales Team. We are so fortunate here at Primitives By Kathy to have such a wonderful Inside Sales team. Our Inside Sales Team includes Partner Account Managers, House Account Representatives, and also our Outside Sales Account Representatives. We are the hub of all … Continue reading
Celebrate Valentine’s Day, love and your customers’ health by throwing a month-long celebration of wellness. If you usually serve chocolate goodies for your guests, attach heart-shaped balloons to a basket of shiny red apples for a quick snack. How many steps does it take to completely walk … Continue reading
The Fred Factor by Mark Sanborn This book is a quick read, which is how I like them, but such a powerful little book… I have been in the gift industry personally for almost 30 years! I was a buyer for 10 years at my mom’s gift … Continue reading
Hi Kathy! I just wanted to take a minute to share with you my experience in Atlanta. This is my second Market. Last year, I was impressed by your showroom, but was trigger shy because my business was so new. This year, I made sure to stop … Continue reading
It wouldn’t be show season without a glass of our Primitive Punch! Ingredients: Coconut Rum Peach Schnapps Pineapple Juice Cranberry Juice Directions: Mix equal parts of all ingredients Serve on ice Try freezing to make slushies for a tasty summer treat. … Continue reading
Primitives by Kathy is excited to offer a new program to the PBK team that focuses on the value of our community and also our families. Each employee has the option to volunteer in a Community Service event and spend two hours per year to help make … Continue reading
New benefit item for 2015 – Item #27198 100% of the proceeds of this box sign will go directly to The Mix at Arbor Place to assist with providing a safe environment promoting spiritual, educational, and physical growth along with social and nutritional support for youth in … Continue reading
It is harder and harder to find great people to do excellent work these days and once you are fortunate enough to find them, how do you keep them? At PBK, we have a fabulous team of dedicated, enthusiastic people ready to serve you and we do … Continue reading
January is Football Playoff Fever. Create a party atmosphere in your store and help your hostesses celebrate with their guys in their Man Cave by offering promos on those items needed for their January football festivities! Create easy displays by digging through your garage and pulling out … Continue reading
Hi Kathy, Happy Holidays from your retail partner, Jamaican Me Crazy in Hilton Head Island, SC! Just a quick note of appreciation for your company and all your awesome teammates/co-workers. Specifically Janet, who is just lovely, a true joy to work with, she ‘wows’ me EVERY time … Continue reading
Don’t forget about your furry friends this holiday season. Here’s a recipe for homemade dog treats that’s friendly for your dogs with special dietary needs. Grain Free Doggie Treats ½ cup coconut flour ½ cup canned pumpkin puree 1 egg 2 ½ tablespoons peanut butter Shredded unsweetened … Continue reading
Did you know that Kathy was a driven archery athlete as a child? She grew up in a family of archers and began shooting target archery at a very young age. She also spent some time training at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO. Kathy … Continue reading
Choosing Civility: The Twenty-five Rules of Considerate Conduct by P.M. Forni This book identifies the twenty-five rules that are essential in connecting effectively and happily with others. In the hurried lives that we all live, we often forget the art of civility and compassion. The topics covered … Continue reading
All of you that receive this newsletter are part of PBK’s Reward Program. Our Class Act Partner Program is designed to recognize you as a top customer and reward you for your loyalty. We build the personal side of the relationship with your dedicated sales rep that … Continue reading
I am a store owner in Utah and have loved working with your company. Great people, great product and lots of it 🙂 Two weeks ago I was gearing up for one of two “Harvest Moon” celebrations. An order I had placed, had somehow gotten lost. I … Continue reading
Did you know that PBK was 100% US made the first 5 years! Kathy started PBK in her basement in 1997. Within the first 6 months, she partnered with Goodwill Industries to assist in producing the product. PBK was a giant workshop with upwards of 150 awesome … Continue reading
I have enjoyed sharing some of my favorite books with you. However, this month I want to be sure that you are all aware of a very interesting industry newsletter. GIFTBEAT is a very valuable 8 page oversized newsletter, published 11 times a year. Their tag line … Continue reading