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Posts from May 2014

May 23, 2014
Working Together to Help the Environment

We talk a lot about creating mutually-beneficial relationships with our vendors. It’s the idea that business isn’t a zero-sum game – no one has to lose for someone else to win. Instead, we want to work with every single one of our vendors to create a partnership that benefits us both in ways we couldn’t have even imagined! One example is our vendor Pratt Industries – the company that we purchase our beautiful white corrugated shipping boxes from (including the thousands and thousands we use in
May 15, 2014
What’s Your Lollipop Moment?

A friend of ours recently told us we just had to check out this TEDx Toronto video presentation by Drew Dudley. And how right they were! You should definitely watch the six-minute video – it’ll not only make you smile, but might redefine the way you think about leadership. Do you consider yourself a leader? If not, maybe you should. Drew’s message is all about how we often change others’ lives without realizing it – that our small gestures (or “lollipop moments” as he calls them) can sometimes
May 11, 2014
Help for Arkansas Tornado Victims

After hearing about the devastating tornado that tore through the Little Rock, Arkansas suburbs two weeks ago, our Little Rock Store wanted to do something to help the victims. Knowing that more than 250 people had lost their homes, we reached out to our long-time vendor partner Iris, USA to see if they would be willing to help – and they immediately agreed to donate more than 250 of our 62 qt. Water Tight Storage Containers to the Arkansas Red Cross, so that the families who had lost their
May 07, 2014
Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week!

We’re taking this opportunity during Teacher Appreciation Week to say “THANKS!” to teachers everywhere, for all they do for our kids, each and every day. Teachers play an important role in fostering the intellectual and social development of children during their formative years, and play a key role in determining the future prospects of each student. To celebrate teachers, we’re pleased to offer educators a special discount on products to organize their classrooms. Tell all the teachers you
May 05, 2014
The Gift of Organized Travel

I love the feeling of preparing for a trip, whether it’s for business or pleasure. There’s nothing like the wonder and thrill of exploring new places or reacquainting myself with old favorites, meeting new people, enjoying great food and wine, experiencing the hospitality of locals and discovering new beauty in life and the world. It all makes my heart race with sheer delight! And the first thing I do when I arrive at my destination is – you guessed it – unpack and get organized in my “home away