Review: SmartLabels QR Code Labels and Companion Smartphone App

Review: SmartLabels QR Code Labels and Companion Smartphone App

*This post was originally written for www.whiskeychick.rocks I have recently begun marketing work for a coin collector who runs an online marketplace and auction for his resale coins. His tracking system thus far for his extensive inventory has been a spiral bound notebook, and his personal memory. He has tasked me with creating an easy-to use and maintain system that helps him track, find, and update the coins in his resale library as he builds out his online auctions. I’ve decided to try the SmartLabels QR Code labeling system which connects with their companion app to test out for this purpose, and share my experience here.

Welcome to Whiskey Row (Sponsored)

Introducing Whiskey Row Bourbon available at http://www.whiskeychick.rocks/CWSpirits

What is country music without the fuel that fires it? Whiskey and words go hand in hand as artists turn to the bottle for inspiration and maybe a little liquid courage, and there are few places on earth that provide that fuel better than the hills and small towns of Kentucky. In the latest offering from our sponsors at CWSpirits, we bring you the Whiskey Row collection of bourbon. Whiskey Row is a one and only pre-prohibition style bourbon you might have found in a classy speakeasy or perhaps the Rathskeller Room at the Seelbach Hotel around the turn of the century. The stretch of Renaissance Revival buildings located on Main Street in Louisville, Kentucky is known as Whiskey Row. From 1850 through Prohibition, Whiskey Row became the trading center for all spirits distilled in Pennsylvania, Virginia, Kentucky and West Virginia. Whiskey from upriver was warehoused and blended with Kentucky whiskey on its way downriver to New Orleans and overland to the West. Whiskey Row Bourbon is a blend of small batch barrels that mirrors many of those early recipes so that you may enjoy the same flavors that our ancestors enjoyed during the foundation and westward expansion of our nation.

The Summer of Puppy Love (Sponsored)

Howdy y’all, just stopping in to drop a bit of advice on the topic of training up the perfect farm pup. Whether that’s a tiny ratter or the biggest St. Bernard, having a dog help rule your roost is a major asset on any property. Luckily, training doesn’t have to be a nightmare. Our friends over at The Goody Pet have put together a handy guide for training up your new pup that I’m sure will come in handy! *This post was sponsored by The Goody Pet, a trusted source for pet dog care tips and tricks, and honest reviews of dog supplies.

Jeep Lovers! Win a $500 Wrangler Soft Top from ExtremeTerrain!

Win a Jeep Soft Top with ExtremeTerrain and CountryMusicNewsBlog!

ExtremeTerrain’s (XT) latest sweepstakes is now underway. Up for grabs is a Jeep Wrangler soft top of choice valued up to $500. Brought to you by TruShield parts, the giveaway spans the month of June 2021. Participants are invited to enter daily, and no purchase is necessary to enter or win. Soft tops are a popular mod since they are versatile, lightweight, and easy to remove or slide back into place during unfavorable weather. Jeep Wrangler owners can browse the wide selection of Jeep Wrangler soft tops for all generations at extremeterrain.com.

Ambush Mosquito Trap Sets the Stage For Summer

The Ambush Mosquito Trap Honest Review

It’s not often that a company sends us a product that we absolutely rave about here at CMNB headquarters, but the Ambush Mosquito Trap has won our endorsement and adoration! As many of our readers already know, we’ve been slowly working on turning our headquarters into a Tiny Cabin Country Music Compound, and with that comes a LOT of outdoor work. We’re digging trenches, plotting gardens, raising chickens, and of course, working all day in open buildings that aren’t quite sealed against the elements. Last summer we were swarmed by all manner of biting bugs, and it made the work almost unbearable, so when we got a surprise package from AmbushMosquitoTraps.com a couple months ago, we were thrilled, but skeptical.

A HUGE Thank You from CountryMusicNewsBlog

First off, I want to thank Slickdeals for helping us get through such a financially difficult year by sponsoring so many of our posts (including this one) in the absence of live entertainment to promote. Not only are they helping us stay afloat, they’re actually SAVING us money as well with the number of discounts we’ve found through their site at stores like Home Depot, Lowe’s, Amazon, and Hobby Lobby.

5 Last Minute Holiday Gift Hacks For Country Music Lovers

Uncaged Wine by Zac Brown

*Disclaimer: We may earn a small commission through the purchase of products linked below. All opinions are our own. With Christmas almost upon us a lot of us (me… I mean me) are just now getting around to filling out our holiday gift list. If you’re in the same spot I’m in, let me share with you some of the last minute gift ideas that have worked for me in a pinch. Uncaged Wine by Zac BrownLike many other country stars, Zac Brown has branched out into the alcohol business. We here at CMNB are huge fans of his Uncaged line of wines, and since his distribution game is on point, you can find it just about anywhere! Site-to-Store deals from Lowes and WalmartAs in all things last minute, shipping is usually where the best-laid plans fall apart, and none of us want to wade through the big box stores this time of year, especially as Covid numbers spike. How about doing your shopping online, taking advantage of all those online-only savings, but then selecting site-to-store for your delivery option. The items you order will get added to the big box store’s distribution truck with all the priority of a perishable good from the regional warehouse and be ready for curbside pickup in no time at all! Amazon Prime Purchases with discounts from SlickDealsThis year has been THE year to pick up a craft or hobby, and nothing has been hotter than hot cocoa bombs. You can help inspire creativity and get some hot coupon codes from SlickDeals and order the silicon chocolate molds using Amazon Prime for super-fast shipping. Subscription Gifts!I don’t know about you, but subscription boxes ALWAYS feel like a treat to me. Whether it’s makeup, wine, geeky toys, or yoga gear, the surprise element of never knowing exactly what will be in the delivery makes it a lot of fun to recieve, and makes it feel like an extravagant treat. CrateJoy.com has a great listing of hundreds of available subscription boxes that will suit the tastes of just about anyone you can think of. Many of the services will let you choose a one-time gift, an limited time subscription, or an ongoing delivery depending on your level of generosity. Discover 1,000’s of subscription boxes as unique as you are! Custom Made Cocktail KitsWant to keep with the cocktail options, but you’re not a big fan of wine? Try some other top-notch spirits from your favorite country music icons. Widely available are options like Kenny Chesney’s Blue Chair Rum, Redneck Riviera Whiskey from John Rich, Wild Shot Mezcal from Toby Keith, Smithwork’s American Made Vodka from Blake Shelton, or even Old Whiskey River Bourbon from Willie Nelson himself. Pair that with a mixer of your choice and tie a ribbon around them both and you’ll be the star of the holiday season! *Some links in this post may be sponsored, but all opinions are our own.

Going Tiny: Financing the Big Dream

Going Tiny: Resources, Needs, Wants and Dreams - Budgeting the financial side of our tiny cabin country music compound

This year has been a picnic… if by picnic you mean we’ve had to halt construction plans on a half-finished community kitchen since Covid took away the live music industry and nixed the bulk of our income, leaving us prepping cold sandwiches and pickles when we’d rather be cooking up a storm! But of course, you can’t always predict the curveballs that life is going to throw at you.

Moving To A Music Town?

Top Five Places To Live if You Want To Work In Music In this crazy world of self-quarantine and social distancing a lot of us have had the rare opportunity to sit back and really consider whether we are living our dreams or just working to live. If you are one of the many who took this time to really explore your musical talent and refine your instrumental skills, then you may have some big ideas about what you’re going to do when the restrictions life and you become free to move about the country.