It's that time again...It's Thursdays Marketplace at Shabby Cottage Shops and you know what that means! We have several new shops this week and again, some fabulous sales for one day only. There's a list of these wonderful shops below, be sure to visit each one for their specials during Thursdays Marketplace, some are offering up to 60% OFF!!

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If your a foodie as I am, you love anything to do with food, recipes, cooking and eating delicious meals. There are many books on the market, memoirs, mysteries, humor and novels to name a few that are geared toward food lovers. A love for food, reading and great conversation can be shared with friends and family…

As we all know, customers can and will make or break a business.  Building a productive customer base is no easy task these days.  And since selling to an already established customer is easier and more cost effective then trying to bring in a new customer, you need to know what you can do to keep your customers coming back. 



Below are ten strategies for keeping your existing customers and getting more sales.  Although some of these tips might seem obvious, they are not always…

Moodiness, irritability, trouble sleeping, a pimple which arrives with more stealth and suddenness than Vesuvius.

Allow me to introduce myself, I'm Kenny Bodanis, and I'm PMS-ing .

Could it be we all have cycles?

Ok, ok, calm down for a minute. Allow your eyes to roll all  the way around and then refocus on the screen...I'll wait.…

Want further proof that weird, stupid things are attracted to me like a moth to a flame?  Our freaking bed collapsed the other night -- and I SWEAR it wasn't because of what you might think.  Click here to get the full story:  "…

My 4 year old is sick again. A few weeks ago it was myself and my 9 year old. Now I have a sore throat and it hurts like crazy when I sneeze or cough. I had him at ER because he was complaining about his ankle. They did blood work and an x-ray and found nothing wrong with him other than a fever. I have no clue whats up but these "no reason" fevers are driving me nuts. Anyone else have kids who are getting sick like this? It is making me crazy :(

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My company, JOON, a line of natural skincare products for young girls, is all about empowering girls to be confident and make smart choices.  Especially when it comes to their health and their skin. 

We are launching a site in two weeks (www.JOONGirl.com) and want to profile girls who embody and embrace natural beauty.  If you have a young daughter, friend, niece, cousin, granddaughter...send an e-mail to info@itsjoon.com for details. …

Who couldn't want a free copy of a good read? Especially one you can download to your ereader. Think about it, a quick glimpse on your iphone while waiting for your kids or standing in line at the grocery store or in the doctor's office. I'd love it if you visited my blog http://www.shaunnagonzales.blogspot.com and entered to win!

One of our favorite authors, EC Stilson, has done it again! She has graciously purchased a Kindle Fire to giveaway to one of her readers. "The Sword of Senack" is an epic fantasy about three children who embark on a journey to find their brother, but in the process may discover the truth about themselves. This tale of an underwater adventure is now available as a…

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Well, I have just returned from my weekend in France, and my head is spinning with all the crazy stories I have to tell.  Regardless of where I travel, I seem to bring my own special brand of bad…

Fun in the library, January 24, 2012 By Janette Fuller (Willis, Texas)  "Even when you are little, you can imagine big"....that is how this story…

Little Library Mouse…

Once again, I've put together a list of all the mind-boggling discoveries I've made over the past several days. Included is the realization that my son's fingernails are dirtier than the floor of an Irish pub on St. Patrick's Day. Click here for the full list:  "…

Most of us will say yes automatically to this question.  I for one do it at least once a day when I'm watching my two wonderful kids play.  They are so creative an imaginative it just makes me so proud to be their Mom. 

I remember being the age that my daughter is right now, 6, and all I wanted to do was be outside playing in the dirt and climbing trees.  That is my son, and he's 4.  My daughter however is a TOTAL girl. 

She had a friend over last night and they…

Join us for this week's Thursdays Marketplace, our shops are offering some fabulous sales, special discount codes, flat rate shipping and more, all for one day only!

We have a wonderful new member in Beautiful Cottage Boutiques and are very excited to announce Marionberry Cottage has joined us! We all know and love Debbie, she is so creative…

Well, folks, it seems that my iPhone has been taken hostage by zombies and Justin Bieber.  And sadly, I can't even find the damn weather anymore.  Click over to my blog to find out why:…

Hurry! Our Beautiful Baby Photo Contest ENDS TODAY!

Don’t miss out on your chance to win over $275 in boutique baby clothing and gifts from Special Baby Shower Giftsor a $50 Coupon Code to redeem on our website!

Simply enter a photo of your baby (age 0-12 months) in our contest by uploading it to the…

As parents we are responsible to teach the leaders of tomorrow about green living. Teaching children to live a greenlifestyle can be a stepping stone to greener future for all. Start with the things that are easiest to change and gradually add more which collectively become a gigantic leap towards making the planet a better place for future generations. Develop a green…