Green Day at EES and St. Patrick's day is on the way!

Tomorrow at Eudora Elementary School, the kids are supposed to wear green.  Not for St. Patrick's day.  This week they are celebrating the birthday of Dr. Seuss.  So, Thursday they wear green and Friday they can come dressed up as their favorite Seuss character.  Getting an 8 year old boy in the 3rd Grade to do this can be difficult.  I can't imagine the fight one must have in 5th Grade.  Down at Rebel Roxie Rose, we have lots of green hair accessories for the girls.  For the boys, however, we just don't have much this year.  Next year we will have more.

However, there is a new infant sized tutu made with the colors of the Irish Flag.  For all the parents of little girls that want to show their Irish spirit, this is perfect.  Only $10.50.  Will fit up to 2T.  Another tutu made to fit 3 years and up is ready to go.  It also is done in the colors of the Irish Flag.  This one has a price of $14.50.  It is bigger around and longer than the infant/2T one.  See both below.

Infant Tutu--fits up to 2T.  Irish flag colors.  $10.50


3 years and up can fit into this Irish Flag colored tutu.  Price $14.50.




That's it for now.  This will be my last post for today.  I will give all of you a break.  But tomorrow is another day and I may have to do more blogging.  Until next blog . . . . .


Leap Year. Elections, Expectations, Extra Day.

Finally the extra day we have every four years has arrived.  Will you spend it any better than any other day in the last four years.  We will try to take advantage of this extra day by getting more done and enjoy this extra day.

Thanks to the Roman's we have a leap day.  They figured out that without that extra day every four years, the seasons eventually moved out of alignment according to the calendar and the weather.  Using the equinoxes to go by, they added the extra day every four years to keep the seasons on track.  The rotation of the earth all around the sun takes 365 of our days plus about 1/4 of a day a year, hence the extra day every 4 years.  Imagine if it had not been added to the man-made calendar.  The spring equinox could arrive in the dead of winter!  We don't need that. 

With the weather here in Kansas and across Missouri yesterday, we are all very aware that spring (and tornado season) are on the way.  With Harveyville, KS getting partially wiped off the map and all the damage in Branson, it looks like everything is about a month ahead.  Or at least 2 weeks.  The sirens went off here in Eudora and we all headed to the basement.  No use taking chances.

I went by the store early and nothing was distrubed by the wind and the rain.  Surprisingly, our decorations outside stayed in place for the most part.  Of course, they were put up pretty securely.  Roxie (Kristi) is working the store today.  She is constructing tutus and getting more aprons ready to be hung up for display.  I need to finish up the shamrock shirts.  I have 2 left in youth size 6-8 (small).  Anyone from Eudora reading this, the kids have to wear green tomorrow and then do Dr. Suess on Friday.  Just a reminder.  We have some green hair clips.  I will get the shirts done and get them down there this afternoon.  They are $6.95 each.  Here is a pic.  I better close this.  Until next blog . . .  





We Are Who We Are Because of Them

This blog goes off the advertising-type grid and onto some history.  As women of the new millennium, we have come a long way from the days of our moms and grandmas being housewives in the 1950's.  Although, my mom and grandma didn't have the option of always being housewives.  My grandmother worked in the ammunition plants during World War II and cooked at the State Hospital in Parsons, Kansas before that time.  My own mother married as a teenager, had two children, ended up divorced and had to work as a waitress during the depression and on into the 1940s.  She had help with care for her children from her mother, but had to leave her little hometown in Oklahoma and travel 35 miles to find work.  Gone during the week waiting tables and managing a small apartment building, she went home on weekends to see my sister and brother.  After years of working and getting the two oldest raised, she met my father and they wed and had a surprise, ME!  My mother was a homemaker for most of her life after 1951, but there were times she worked at part time jobs to earn extra money or fill the gap when my dad's union job went on strike.  She always worked in a retail store in downtown Lawrence for the two weeks before Christmas to have her own Christmas money to spend.  As time went by, she became known for her ability as a seamstress and spent several years making clothes for friends and acquaintances.  She sewed both for money and in trade for fabric.  I was the lucky recipient of some of the clothing made from the fabric.  Mom had earned her own money for so many years, it was hard for her not to do something to earn a little to spend as she wanted.

Mom's sewing and crafting was handed down to me and to my daughter.  She was always making some kind of fabric or floral craft she had found a pattern for in a book or from a friend.  Some of her more popular items were the Aunt Jemima toaster cover, bean bag frogs, door knob hangers, ruffled bed dolls, and her ornery set of man and woman aprons.  She sold many of these items and got a good price out of them.  Every Christmas she had a new craft she made and sold.  Later, during the summer she would take orders from people wanting her sweet pickles and salsa from time to time.  We always had extra from the giant garden my folks planted every year.

I am sure all of this history has resulted in my daughter and I always making a new craft and finally beginning to sell them.  Years of sewing, crafting, and art has went into the creation of Rebel Roxie Rose.  Kristi was the only one of us that had any formal training in the arts.  I had never had the chance to take art classes in school, my folks wanted me to take "useful" classes that would give me a foot up in the work world.  It never occurred to them that one or two art classes wouldn't have hurt anything, but in their defense, they survived the Great Depression and were very aware of the need for practical skills since they both had to go to work early in life to survive and help keep their families fed.  When Kristi was old enough to enroll in art, I pushed her to try art classes.  She was already in band and I wanted her to experience all aspects of the arts.  She not only liked it, she excelled in it.  Her vision and ability in art won her awards at the state level.  Her nail art project had an offer of $200 which her art teacher encouraged her to take at the time.  We asked her not to accept it and that piece still hangs in our home to this day.  Her paintings are imaginative and funky.  Although she doesn't paint as much these days, she uses the same visions from painting in her brooches, pendants, and earrings.  It spills over into everything she does from set up and decorating of the store to her tutus and hair accessories and more.

We have our ancestors to thank for our abilities.  Kristi is the creative director of Roxie Rose and I am the business manager.  We both have our talents and make different things; we enjoy our store and our customers.  It took years of work and trial and error to get just this far.  But then, we have a long line of artistic, crafty, survivor types to thank for our mix of abilities.

Hope you liked reading a little bit about our personal history.  Next blog, I'll go on to other subjects, and show you some more new products!  Until next blog . . .

New Products, Free Samples, Big Sales, What More Could You Ask For?

That's right we have new products galore, huge sales through the end of February, and lots of "green" to wear on St. Patrick's Day to stop you and yours from being pinched!  Don't miss our great little store.  We will be in there today at 9:00 a.m. for the early birds that want to get their shopping done early on Saturday.  We will stay open until at least 1:00, and later if it is busy.  If you need someone to be there this afternoon, comment here below, facebook us, or call us.  We are even on twitter @rebelroxierose.   

Need a birthday present or card?  We are your go-to place.  We have hand made gifts that are unique and affordable.  Why give someone a present from a big box store when you can come right here to Rebel Roxie Rose and pick out something with that personal touch and stay within your budget? 

LOOK HERE FOR A GREAT OFFER! Free samples, can't beat that!  Our newest home crafted item. Liquid laundry soap. Using a recipe from friends who have used this for years, we decided to try to make our own laundry soap. Roxie put on her lab coat and began experimenting with different amounts of ingredents to get the kind of cleaning power she wanted in her own laundry. Tired of all the additives in commercial products, she kept it simple as possible without sacrificing cleaning ability. This soap is phosphate free, so it is kind to the Earth too. Looking for an alternative to costly laundry detergent that doesn't always do the job you want? Tired of itching and rashes from harsh additives in your laundry products? Bring a clean jar with a lid into Rebel Roxie Rose, and we will give you enough to do 2 or 3 loads. You can let us know what you think. She has already decided to make it more concentrated when she makes the next batch. We need your input. Come in and get your sample while supplies last!
Mama Roxie's Fancy Suds For Fancy Duds
Phosphate Free
Another crazy creation from Rebel Roxie Rose

Vintage Vixen brought in a wooden Noble Rifle box that is extremely cool!  Just right for a collector, hunter, gun enthusiast or outdoors man.  Makes a great display table or any of several uses.  Only $25.  Also in this picture are other products for sale perfect for a man or your own home.  Notice the hand painted "Home Tweet Home" on barn board.  The resin boot, framed poem, candles and chairs all for sale.
Don't miss this great find!  Noble Rifle printed on the box. 


That's all for now.  We have so much news, I will have to write more later.  Right now, I need to get ready to get into the store.  With March getting closer, someone might be in the mood to buy some of our great St. Patrick Day products.  We have green to wear, decorate with, and even cards to send.

Until next blog . . . .








Wednesday is the Big Day--New Products, Inventory Clearance, and Special Sale Prices!

Rebel Roxie Rose will open again on Wednesday, November 22 after being closed for a few days to restock.  We are debuting some of our St. Patrick Day pieces.  Come and take a look and get something green to show your "Irish" spirit (and avoid getting pinched).  Get it early before it is gone.

These cute handmade leprechauns will be made into necklaces and earrings.  Each one completely hand made!

Shamrock earrings.  Only 4 pair available at this time.  This group only $2.50 a pair.


Also, we will have a few Easter items out so you can see the beginning of our selection.  We will add more as the time grows nearer.

As for our sales.  We are having an inventory clearance on all clothing.  The lowest price ever on our clothing in Roxie's Closet.  Any dress, skirt, top, or pants just $4.  All new, brand name clothing.  Once these are gone, we won't be buying bulk ready made again this season.  However, we will be adding some hand made clothing for girls in Roxie's Closet.  Don't miss this chance to buy something cute for only $4.  Unheard of low prices. 

Another sale we are running is on the Vogue jewelry.  There are fashion earrings, bracelets and necklaces that were a special purchase here at RRR.  All pieces will be on sale for 30% off.  Come in and make your selection before they are picked over.  Regular prices begin at $5 (30% off will make it $3.50).  Come on in and see what we have to offer!

Don't miss our new product introduction and our great clearance sales.  This is your opportunity to buy something for yourself at unbelievable prices.

Valentine's is Over and Now We Going Green!

Valentine's Day was a big event at Rebel Roxie Rose.  Pink and Red was everywhere.  Baskets were made up and sent home to make someone happy!  Thank you to all who came to us for your Valentine gifts.  Hopefully, your special someone or someones enjoyed their gifts.  Please remember us when it comes to other occasions, like birthdays, anniversaries, housewarmings, just because, weddings, showers, and all holidays or special occasions.  You can pick out what you want and if you would like, we can make up a gift basket for you complete with cellophane wrap and a pretty bow.

Now we are getting ready for the next occasion.  St. Patrick's Day requires the wearin' o' the green and we will have lots of jewelry and hair accessories for girls and women.  We are still thinking on the guys, but we will come up with something.  We don't want anyone pinched.  We also have displays of green gifts if you want to really get into the spirit (or if you just like all shades of green). 

Come in and see us.  We have lots of non green too!  Now is the time to look at our newest team spirit jewelry with March Madness not too far off in the future. 

I better go get ready to head down to the store.  We will be there restocking and cleaning and redecorating post Valentine.  Our hours are shorter this week while we redo.  Today we will be there from noon to 5:00 p.m.  Tomorrow will be another short day.  Saturdays we will be changing our hours to 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  That way if you have plans for the weekend, we will be there earlier for you.  Don't forget--if our hours don't fit your schedule, just give us a call at 785-550-6429 and we will open up for you to get what you need for any occasion.  Don't count us out just because our sign says closed because if truth be told we are usually available for your shopping convenience.  Only a few block away.   Until next blog . . . .

Opening Early Today!

Hello all!  Today, Saturday, February 11, we will open at 9:00 a.m. at Rebel Roxie Rose.  Be sure to get in and pick out a Valentine gift and or card for your special someone.  We are offering to make and deliver baskets too.  Pick out what you want and we will make you a basket and, if you want, deliver it within Eudora on Valentine's Day.  Don't wait.  Things are selling fast! 

Rose has made more of her all natural sugar scrub in chocolate.  Jars start at $3.95.  Starting today we are offering a new valentine you can give to the little ones in your life.  Only $1 each.  Haute to Sew, one of our vendors, is bringing in another Kindle/Nook cover and I-Pad cover.  She won't have time to make more before Valentine's Day, so hurry in if you are looking for a cute cover for an e-reader or I-Pad.  Valentine themed candles are also available, but are going fast.  Come in and get one today.

Gotta go and get ready to go to the shop.  I'll see some of you there today.  Until next blog . . . .

BYOB (Build Your Own Basket) for Valentine's Day

It was a busy day at Rebel Roxie Rose.  We are in the process of setting up the supplies for our BYOB promotion.  If you come in to the store any time before noon on Valentine's day and pick out the gifts you want to give your special someone, we can make up a basket and deliver it.  Just $2.00 each to cover the cost of the materials for the baskets and we throw in the delivery within Eudora on Valentine's Day.  Be sure to come in early and pick out Valentine gifts while choices are bountiful.  We will open at 7:30 a.m. on Valentine's Day.  But we will be there Thursday and Friday from 10:00 to 6:00, Saturday 9:00 to 5:00, Sunday Noon to 5:00, and Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Don't forget the Noon deadline on Valentine's Day.  We have several already planning on coming in to take advantage of our basket and delivery offer.  We have been busy, but never too busy to offer you friendly hometown customer service.

Remember:


B Y O B

Rebel Roxie Rose Made It To The Papers (and not the funny papers)

Today, our ad can be found on page 5A of the Lawrence Journal World, Lawrence, Kansas, our local newspaper.  Although we were supposed to be in the ad with the rest of the Eudora merchants on page 10A, we missed the deadline when we finally got our act together, so we are in an ad by ourselves.  Check it out in print or online at www.ljworld.com.

We will have special hours for the week prior to Valentine's Day.  Tuesday through Friday will be 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.  Saturday we will open from 9:00 am to 5:00 p.m., Special Sunday opening Noon to 5:00 p.m., Monday we will have extended hours 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Tuesday (Valentine's day) we will open at 7:30 a.m. and close at 5:30 p.m.  We will be offering delivery for Valentine's Day in and around Eudora, as we do for any occasion.  Remember, we are always available to open the store by appointment if you can't make it during our hours.  Just call us at 785-550-6429 to make arrangements to come by before or after hours.

After Valentine's Day, we will close on Wednesday the 15th for restocking and reopen at 10:30 am on Thursday to resume our regular hours and close at 5:30.

We will begin stocking "GREEN" after Valentine's for all you Irish lovers out there.  And don't forget to check us out for birthday gifts, home decor, jewelry, baby needs and more.  We have a good variety of items and get new items almost daily.

Come and see us and help us stay in business here in our hometown of Eudora, KS.  Until next blog .

The Store is Open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Today. We will have Special Valentine Hours.

Opened early on this Saturday to give early birds a chance to come by and they did.  Two customers between 9 and 10.  So we will change our Saturday hours from this time forward.  However for Valentine's we will extend our hours next week Thursday through Valentine's Day.  We will also be open on Sunday and Monday before Valentine's Day for your convenience.  Remember--we offer delivery for Valentine's Day and any other special occasion in and around Eudora for a nominal fee.  Take advantage of this when buying your gifts. 

We have heard people say that they come by and we are closed.  We are always open for appointments.  All you have to do is give us a call and we will set up a time to meet you at the store or if we are dressed and look decent, we will meet you at the store when you call.  Of course, we need to keep our appointments before 9:00 at night, but who wants to shop with us after 9:00?  It has crossed my mind to split our regular hours between earlier morning hours and later afternoon hours.  Seems our customers come by after 1:00 in the afternoon.  And since we have always come in at 10:00 or 10:30, we wonder if people would like to come by between 8:00 and 10:00?  Then we could close between 10 and 1.  Open at 1:00 p.m. and stay until 6:00 or 6:30.  Would that work?  We are off on Sunday and Monday during "non-occasion" periods.  Perhaps that is when people are going by and we are closed.  Some input would be nice.  Let us know what you prefer, maybe we can do it.  Our problem is there are only 2 of us to work the store and make the products and handle all the business.  When one is at the store the other one has the kids, so we are spread pretty thin.  We will do our best to be there when you want to shop.  Just let us know.

Here is the newest Valentine themed item Rebel Roxie Rose made for the store:

Handmade infant tutu with matching headband.  $14.50


This is a cutie and won't last long.  Get in and buy it for your special girl.  A picture in this would be something to treasure forever!  We also have Valentine earrings for $2 and $3.  Lots of budget gifts to give to those that you want to give them a little something nice, all handmade.  Framed poems for your special someone with themed original poems for spouses, sons, daughters, and more for just $7.95 mounted on a background and framed.  Great gift that can last beyond Valentine's day as a reminder of your love.

That is all for now.  Come and see us.  Until next blog . . . .

Ready for Valentine Shopping?

Rebel Roxie Rose is full of Valentine items and more.  We have loaded up on gifts for your favorite man, woman and/or child.  We have something for all ages; newborn to seniors.  Don't forget we are offering a registry for Valentine's Day and we can keep it on hand for other occasions.  We will be opening up a registry for all occasions soon.  Coming in and fill out your wish list to be kept on file in our store, then receive a card to hand to your friends and family telling them you are registered with us.  Easy as pie.
(Of course, if you make pies you know they aren't really all that easy!)  But our registry is!

Come in and see all the new products we have on hand.  The majority of our products are locally handmade (within 150 miles of Eudora), but we also carry home decor, vintage, gifts and more.  We have some things specifically targeted for men.  Come in and see our framed "Man Cave Rules", sports tiles, and candles.

For someone that is looking for just a little something, we have the newest addition to the Rebel Roxie Rose Line.  Fancy hair bobbins to pin back your hair in style.  These are only $1 per card.

Here is the display to look for.
Cute handmade hairpins
Also, there are little feather pins done in pinks with bling on them to wear on your jacket or top for an added Valentine style!

Pink everywhere.  $1 each while supplies last.
Made by Rebel Roxie Rose


There you have it. Until next time . . . . .

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