Ramona Rose Co

10/15/2022

My mom Jennifer Bidwell is offering 15% off her Etsy shop with code FALL15 at checkout - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlaskanMittens?coupon=FALL15

She has amazing handmade wool-blend mittens and colorful/practical pot holders. Head over and support a small business! If the link doesn't automatically take the discount off - enter FALL15 at checkout. All orders ship FREE

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08/23/2022

Howdy stranger. . . it's been awhile, hasn't it?!

I have a few things I want to chat with you about.

Summer is a sacred time for me and my family. As my kids get older (they are 15 and 12 now!), I see how fleeting these moments and memories are. With my husband home from teaching in the summers, I cherish the long, lazy, sun-filled days so much. I've been offline a lot this summer - focusing on family and trying my best to be present.

But that's not the only reason I've been absent.

As I've shared with you in the past, I'm struggling with finding quality inventory at AFFORDABLE prices for you. You've seen this shift over the last year as I've focused more on secondhand/vintage items - because I feel so passionately about VALUE and I believe there is great value in quality, secondhand goods. It's good for your budget, good for the earth and makes me feel good.

Wholesale clothing prices are getting ridiculous - which means my retail prices end up being far more than I want to charge.
As I've shared before - I can't justify charging you $35-$50 for a shirt or dress I know you can get for a fraction of the price at a thrift shop or consignment shop.

Personally - as a family, we buy 90% of our clothing items used - at thrift shops. We just did nearly all our back-to-school shopping at thrift shops and paid a fraction of what we would have at the mall or online. Brand names and in great shape - for a FRACTION of the retail price.

Plus the environmental impact of all this NEW, fast fashion stuff weighs on my mind and conscience. It just doesn't align with my values and I struggle with the need to generate income (I still need to work!) and doing it in a way that makes me feel like I'm serving you in a way that doesn't just benefit me, you know?

Now more than ever I think AFFORDABILITY IS A SCARCITY. Whether it's the grocery store, gas station, post office, or clothing boutiques - I know my dollars aren't going as far. What can I do about that?

But with everything in this world, it's a balance - isn't it?
* A balance with family time/work time
* A balance of used/new
* A balance of budgeting
* A balance of priorities

My kids go back to school September 7. I plan to spend September/October sorting out what I want Ramona Rose Co to look like.

Things I'm considering . . .
* Etsy shop for vintage items
* Occasional takeovers of other boutique spaces to offer you new clothing and accessories
* The occasional vintage live - but mostly wall drops and online sales
* Considering carrying secondhand clothing again.
* Focusing 90% my efforts on QueenBeeToday.com where I can find rock-bottom prices on new stuff. On a daily basis I can find shoes, accessories, food, toiletries for a FRACTION of the price I could source them - shipped FREE - from Amazon or other retailers. I make a TINY commission from posting these deals (a fraction of the earnings if I sold them in my own retail shop), but I feel better about recommending something I'd personally buy versus just selling something just to be profitable.

I'll be 42 years old in a couple weeks and the older I get, the more I believe that you must follow your heart and when you can do a job that serves others (while also aligning with your values), it's a true gift. I'm grateful you trust me enough to be that for you. I'm grateful that you're patient with me as I navigate these days of rising costs and the need to find value when it's harder than ever to find.

What would YOU like to see in my shop? Where do you see gaps in the retail boutique world? How can I add value to your life and to this community?

Much love to you and yours. I miss our chats, I miss the community aspect. I hope you are well.

With my utmost gratitude and love,
Heather Bidwell-Clarke

06/20/2022

Save 25% off the website today! Use code SAVE25 at checkout
www.RamonaRose.com

03/14/2022

I love old, vintage Pyrex. . . the prints are so full of nostalgia. 🥰 My grandma had the Spring Blossom green floral print in her kitchen. What about you?

I got these flour sack tea towels in my shop with old Pyrex prints. An affordable and useful gift for those who also love Pyrex! Just $12

Plus use code SAVE10 to take an extra 10% off.
>> www.RamonaRose.com

Thanks for shopping small and supporting our family run business!

03/08/2022

I just rolled out a 20% off coupon! Here are some of my favorite deals --> https://queenbeetoday.com/ramona-rose-co-save-20-sitewide/

01/30/2022

I just added a bunch of cast iron decor to my website. Bird feeders, cats, turtles, dragon flies, more! These are durable cast iron items. . . perfect for your house or garden. They'd make wonderful mother's day gifts. Pushed to the app. . . but also on the website. https://ramonarose.commentsold.com/

01/13/2022

Just one of the newest items added to my inventory this week. Prices as low as $2.99

I’m looking for items created by other small businesses, made in the USA, made in Pacific NW, affordable, practical and items that bring joy!

If you know of items I should carry - drop a comment below and let me know.

And thanks for shopping! You are not only supporting our family but other hard-working small business owners.

01/12/2022

These wax melts are made in Pacific Northwest with 100% soy wax. They will make your house smell so good.

Ingredients:
* 100% soy wax grown in the US.
* Fragrance and Essential Oil Blend
* Dye and Phthalate free

Our 100% soy wax melts are hand poured in Spokane, WA and triple scented. We use real ingredients in our products - fragrance oils infused with essential oils and 100% American-grown soy wax. Made in United States of America

Available for only $7.99 each

Find it here --> https://ramonarose.commentsold.com/products/anchored-northwest-wax-melts-52533

01/06/2022

I'm featuring a new bar soap from the Pacific Northwest! This one is from Coos Bay, Oregon and I know you're going to love it!
Each bar is a hefty 6 oz and comes in a nice box for gifting. The smells are AMAZING and the quality top-notch.

Here are the scents I have in stock - Handmade soaps from Canard Labs out of Coos Bay, Oregon! Each bar of soap is approx 6 ounces and comes packaged in a simple box - making them perfect for gifting!

PNW Soap | Eucalyptus, Pine, Yuzu and Orange - Pacific Northwest in a bar of soap! Bars are stamped with gold mica which washes off when used.

Tart Soap | Blood Orange - Blood orange for the citrus lovers!

Sparkle Soap | Green apple, Lemon Drop, Cotton Candy, Champagne - Green apple, lemon drop, cotton candy with a bright, nose-tickling, effervescent champagne finish

Solstice Soap | Pear, Raspberry, Boysenberry, Blackberry - The perfect Summer Soap: pear, raspberry, boysenberry + blackberry

Oatmeal Soap | Orange, Clove w/Goat Milk, Oatmeal - Orange + Clove with goat milk + oatmeal

Charcoal Soap | Tea Tree, Grapefruit w/ Activated Charcoal - Tea tree and grapefruit mingle with activated charcoal in this amazing facial bar soap.

$8.95 each

To order, comment with SOLD and scent you want - PNW, Tart, Sparkle, Solstice, Oatmeal, Charcoal

12/31/2021

I am cleaning out my inventory for year end. 50% off sitewide with code NEW50 at checkout. >>> www.RamonaRose.com

These prices are the best we’ve seen all year. My goal is to start anew in the New Year. I have lots of orders of NEW inventory coming in for January.

Now is the time to stock up on your old favorites - like Mountain Madness soap and bath bombs for $4 a bar (they are raising their retail price in new year), cardigan sweaters, greeting cards (so many good ones as low as $2 after code), OOLY, jewelry and more.

You can shop via the app or the website. Carts expire every hour to keep items from being held too long. TODAY only. Thanks for a wonderful year friends!

11/30/2021

ENDS TONIGHT! Extra 25% off sitewide - including my sale items, which are as low as 0.99. Crazy, crazy prices on many items!

I did a post highlighting some of my favorite deals here--> https://queenbeetoday.com/ramona-rose-co-25-off-sitewide-today-only-items-as-low-as-0-75/

Use code CYBER25 at checkout.
https://ramonarose.commentsold.com/

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