Changing for the Better...

Here is a little something I wrote as a guest for RevolutionizeHer...more history on this wonderful journey. :-)
http://www.revolutionizeher.com/2012/02/18/guest-post-changing-for-the-better-by-amanda/

The same article can also be found on one of my favorite blogs...Through the Eyes of the Mrs.
http://www.throughtheeyesofthemrs.com/2012/01/simply-rustics-story.html

Thank you for reading!
Amanda

Seems like forever...

WOW! Talk about neglecting my blog...and the rest of the social media sources I belong to. :-)  Especially when there are so many new followers.  So happy you found Simply Rustic.  Thank you for following and as I begin again, I hope you find something enjoyable and interesting to read.

Simply Rustic had an overwhelming holiday season and words can not express how thankful I am for all the wonderful customers, new and repeat.  I love that people chose to buy handcrafted items, some local and as a bonus a healthy skin care product either for themselves or as a gift for someone they care about. Feeling very blessed...



One of the most popular items...



I did not know what to expect going into the holiday shopping season, wanted to be prepared but not too prepared.  Products went out of stock last weekend, a week before I planned on.  I learned a lot and will hopefully be more organized and prepared for next year.

Comes in a decorated, recycled kraft box.



There are a few more giveaway events that will be shipped and then products will be back in stock after the first of the year.  A few new products will be available too.

There is still time to sign up for giveaways...
Sweet Greens is hosting 12 Days of Etsy which is handmade, eco-friendly items from Jennie's favorite Etsy shops.  The giveaways will be going on from December 5th-20th!  Plus, check out the Sweet Greens blog while you are there...it's wonderful!
Made in USA Challenge still has giveaways going on from Sarah's American Made Holiday Gift Buying Guide.  Made in USA Challenge is a great blog too!

A testimonial the Revive Body Butter received...made me feel good.
"After Burt's discontinued my fave carrot lotion, I've been searching for carrot lotion and coming up disappointed. Then I found Simply Rustic - yay!!! My seriously dry skin thanks you! I've used it just twice so far with super soft results. You've gained a repeat customer." Megs, Seattle

I have a project that I'm working on and will be during the next few weeks, hopefully after Christmas I can tell you a little more about it. :-)
Until then, wishing you a Wonderful Holiday Season and a Joyous New Year!
Amanda

What's going on?

There is a lot going on!  Do you love a scavenger hunt?  The Etsy Scavenger Hunt is going on this week.  Check it out...great prizes to be won and good deals going on at the Etsy shops involved.

The American Made Gift Buying Guide 2011 from made in usa challenge is live now through January 1, 2012.  Weekly give-a-ways and again, great shops to do some holiday shopping from.

Simply Rustic is part of the prizes and give-a-ways of both events. :-)

There are a few local events Simply Rustic will be a part of.  Ladies Night Out at Advanced Health-Natural Health Improvement Center in Rhinelander, WI.  Tuesday, November 15 from 6-8pm you can sign up for a massage, reflexology, and/or yoga, Nutrition Response Testing, get a back scan, sample healthy snacks and organic coffees, browse vendors and register at each station to win a prize, and enter the drawing for the Grand Prize; an Alternative Health Pampering Package!  And YES, it is FREE!

Saturday, November 19 from 8:30-3:00pm the 28th Annual Show & Sell Craft Show will be held at JW Middle School in Rhinelander, WI.  So if you love handmade items, this will be the place to be.

Simply Rustic has received the Seal of Approval from Green America which puts Simply Rustic in their National Green Pages - Green America's Directory of Products and Services for People and the Planet.  Also, Simply Rustic was approved for inclusion in the Leaping Bunny Program. 

Other than that, I'm getting ready for holiday orders.  I will gift wrap and ship to where you need them to go.  I will email and post on Facebook and Twitter when holiday orders will start being accepted.  For everything else, please email simplyrustic2011@gmail.com.