Kathy graduated from Conestoga Valley High School in 1986. All through high school, she attended classes half of the day and spent the other half working for her brother’s company, Lancaster Archery Supply. She also worked for her father’s precision tool and die machine shop. Kathy and her mother opened a … Continue reading
Just a HUGE thank you to PBK! I had a small issue with the quality of a couple items I recently purchased. I called to discuss options and was treated like a total rock star! The young lady bent over backwards to make sure I was happy and … Continue reading
New for 2016! Cathy Heck Stitch Collection! We are so excited to launch this lively collection of stitched pillows, dish towels, and embroidery hoops from artist Cathy Heck! You may be familiar with Cathy’s stitched look in our Valentine’s Day, Beach, and Baby categories, but you asked for … Continue reading
Healthy, guilt free, buffalo chicken recipe. Welcome autumn with this tasty dish. Perfect for cool days and football games, this dish is sure to become a favorite for entertaining. Thank you Aaron for for sharing! Ingredients: 1 spaghetti squash 3-4 green onions 1-2 lbs chicken breast, cut into … Continue reading
Kathy has chosen to support Aevidum as one of the featured benefit products at PBK. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of this box sign are donated. Aevidum’s goal is to create a positive mental health environment where all students feel accepted, appreciated, acknowledged, and cared … Continue reading
Returning to Leg Up Farm, members of our Primitives by Kathy staff volunteered to help with the annual Fall Festival. Volunteers helped children with crafts, face painting, pumpkin painting, and even a trick-or-treat event. Leg Up Farm, located in York, PA, is a non-profit therapy center for children with special needs … Continue reading
Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable This tiny book is a quick read and has a punchy and sometimes irreverent style. The author uses short, sharp messages to drive his points home. And the main message is this: If you want to stand out, I mean truly stand … Continue reading
Q. Why do you retire so many items each season? A: Kathy Answers… PBK prides itself on bringing you new, trend forward product each season. We curb the line in order to develop many new items. The items that are chosen to be retired are just a little … Continue reading
I drive to Lancaster from Rochester NY twice a year to shop and go to Cash and Carry at Oaks Pa. I must tell you your staff at your wholesale store location were amazing. Professional, helpful, busy filling empty spots with product, friendly, funny… I cannot say enough good things … Continue reading
The nation’s highest-potential shoppers are turning away from the mall and back to ‘Main Street’ By: Pamela N. Danziger Today’s retail environment is ripe for inspired, creative independent specialty retailers to prosper. The secret of success is the ability for them to know—really know—their customers and deliver … Continue reading
Snack on this! Keep your heart, mouth, and stomach happy with this yummy and healthy snack recipe. Thank you Ashley for sharing. See more of her recipes at: www.WheresTheBeet.com Ingredients: 1 Cup Oats 1/2 Cup Ground Flax Seeds 1/2 Tablespoon Ground Cinnamon 1/2 Tablespoon Chia Seed 1 … Continue reading
Welcome to the team Lisa! We have been searching for over a year. PBK has a very special culture and we wanted just the right fit to join our awesome team. Lisa DiCostanzo was the perfect candidate! We are thrilled to have her on board. With more than … Continue reading
Volunteers from Primitives by Kathy attended State Representative Mike Sturla’s fourth annual ‘Back to School Giveaway’ at the Lancaster Recreation Center to help hand out backpacks and school supplies to Lancaster children. Donated by people all over the county, students ranging from Kindergarten to 5th Grade took home backpacks, pencils, … Continue reading
Did you know that whenever Kathy goes through a fast food drive-thru, she always pays for the car behind her? Recently, the window clerk at a local McDonalds shared with her that the day prior, ten people continued to “pay it forward” after she started the fun! … Continue reading
Working on wonderful, or “WOW” service is always top of mind for every interaction with our customers. It starts from the second we pick up the phone. Customers delight in our greeting which announces “It’s a great day at PBK”. The secret behind this simple greeting is … Continue reading
Our sixth Family Fun Day event was served on August 8th, 2015, at the Schreiber Pediatric Center here in Lancaster, PA. This was also the third benefit event we had there this year. Schreiber is one of just a few nationally accredited outpatient pediatric rehabilitation facilities in … Continue reading
What was your favorite vacation that you have ever been on? This spring Annarose, Ben, and I went on a two week trip to South Africa. It truly was an amazing experience! I have never been gone from PBK for a two week period of time since I … Continue reading
Fall is the perfect time to drive sales and engage your community. Fall is a beautiful time of year, so plan on using the colors of the season to attract customers to your store. By combining Fall colors with blackboards, rulers and apples, you can really play … Continue reading
This strawberry trifle recipe tastes as impressive as it looks and is super easy to put together. If you’re feeling extra patriotic, you can even add blueberries to the mix to make it a decorative red white and blue centerpiece. Ingredients: 1 cup cold milk 8 oz. … Continue reading
Dear Kathy, We would like to take this opportunity to WOW the WHOLE PBK bunch! We cannot tell you how blessed we feel to be a part of your team! Everyone at the show was welcoming, helpful and kind. It is so great to put a face … Continue reading