March is National Craft Month! This month, we are happy to celebrate all of our favorite crafters. Many of our vendors craft their own items, giving them a personalized touch. This is the perfect time to learn how to make your own crafts. If you are not a crafty person, then it’s also a great time to support your local artists and crafting businesses. Paint Pottery Throwing pottery is difficult and takes a lot of training to get right. Painting pottery, on the other hand, is something that just about anyone can do. Pottery painting businesses have become more popular... Continue reading
Here at Sample OK, we are all about supporting locally-owned and operated businesses. However, these businesses need your help if they are going to be able to compete with big box stores and chain restaurants. Below are a few things the average person can do to support their favorite local small businesses. 1. Order More Takeout Sometimes you just don’t want to cook and that’s okay! The average go-to for ordering food usually comes in the form of ordering from some app. While that’s well and good, companies like UberEats make it so the restaurants don’t get as much money... Continue reading
BarkingDogBakery Joins Sample Oklahoma. With the official ramp up of the new release of our subscription-based Monthly Sample Box, the Sample Oklahoma is quickly seeking new Oklahoma vendors to join our family. Luckily, we recently found an awesome new business to represent… BarkingDogBakery Joins Sample Oklahoma! Eighteen years ago, Oklahoma’s own Sherri Lanier opened Barking Dog Bakery off of North Wilshire Boulevard in Oklahoma City. But, within the last three years, the operation has moved to a new location located off of NW 30th Street and Pennsylvania. “Our bakery offers healthful, fresh-baked, all natural pet treats specifically for... Continue reading