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Are 1.1 Million Businesses Looking For You?
Paying it forward - in business, that phrase means taking time to make time for others. During SBA Small Business week, there's a focus...
May 5, 20252 min read


Go Ahead, Make EVERYONE Happy!
When you've been tasked with making "everyone" happy- that's dauting! However, when you select one pen that can write many stories and...
May 1, 20251 min read


What Key Unlocks Success?
Today is storytelling day and I consider myself a storyteller. I've been spinning tales for years. As a teenage babysitter I'd weave...
Apr 27, 20252 min read


A Lesson Learned from Pioneers!
Today is Arbor Day; do you know the roots of this story? As the pioneers moved into Nebraska Territory, the absence of trees made it...
Apr 24, 20252 min read


Dill With It!
Pickleball is here to stay! It serves up fun for players of all ages. We first started sharing about this rapidly growing trend in this...
Apr 22, 20251 min read


Discover Your Green Thumb!
April is associated with celebrating the earth, trees and gardening, as well as a focus on mental health & awareness. We need the oxygen,...
Apr 8, 20252 min read


Stake Your Claim!
Own space anywhere? Point the way to go- wayfinding! Share good news! Welcome home. Actually mark the herb garden Spread some joy with...
Apr 6, 20251 min read


How Does Your Brand Grow?
By weeding out distractions, focusing on what matters- your brand will grow to new heights! We love providing unexpected ways to engage...
Apr 2, 20251 min read


Kick Me Please
Sometimes we all need a break- Mittens decided to have some fun today. If you don't follow our socials, then "Mittens" will seem like a...
Apr 1, 20251 min read


Finding A Pot of Gold Requires Identifying Your Destination!
The older I get, the more I FEEL like a mom & pop business. The responsibility of operating a business is similar to parenting,...
Mar 29, 20252 min read


Let's Make Some Noise!
Access to clean water, starts by making choices. Today's post is about products and efforts to keep our local communities and global...
Mar 18, 20252 min read


Sustainable Options Expand the Life of our Planet!
We have numerous options in the showroom to compare- it's amazing how stone, milk cartons, plastic bottles, newspaper and tires are being...
Mar 7, 20253 min read


A Love That Measures Up!
Style & function that's also compact & attractive, that's a combo that measure up love, through a strong connection ! Did you do some...
Feb 20, 20251 min read


Hold'Um- Nothing Beats A Perfect Pairing!
What type of pairing? This is a Texas style story! First the back story, because it all starts over a game of poker. The year is 1925.*...
Jan 18, 20252 min read


Cross Over To A Classic
There's a reason to appreciate the classics- like Cross brand writing instruments. A signature pen is perfect for a new hire, partnership...
Jan 14, 20251 min read


Put The Whole World In Your Hands
There's been many a lyric around those words. After- all, putting the world in your hand sounds powerful- but to quote loosely a...
Jan 7, 20251 min read


Creative Thinkers & Eco- Warriors Embrace Being Black & Blum
Not black & blue- this brand story is not about hardship. Instead, it's about eco-warriors and creatives have a different way of looking...
Jan 6, 20251 min read


When A Teddy Bear Is Born, Someone Smiles!
What if you could generate a smile in an instant? Yes you can. Through play, we have fun and often we can discuss topics that might be...
Jan 5, 20252 min read


FIRE UP Your Brand Identity, It's S'MORE Fun!
Go ahead, make it burn! Did you know we offer many types of products that are perfect for the patio, camping, tailgating or even for...
Jan 3, 20251 min read


"Go Between" Friends & Neighbors.
When you "go between" friends and neighbors, making connections everyone wins! By "meeting in the middle", you support your entire...
Nov 18, 20242 min read
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