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Duck Tape Hacks That Will Have You Saying, “What the Duck!”

7/28/2016

There are two philosophies that you will need to adopt in order to be successful at this thing called life. The first thing is that Windex is a cure all. C’mon! Haven’t you seen My Big Fat Greek Wedding? The other is that if it can’t be fixed with Duck tape, then you aren’t using enough Duck tape. We’ve seen Duck tape work all sorts of miracles and even perform some seriously questionable functions. We’re sure that some of you have used Duck tape outside it’s intended purposes at least once in your lives. Ever patched a dropped hem with it? Maybe you repaired an old pipe. No matter how you use it, this magical tape has earned the trust of DIY’ers everywhere as the go to product for a trusty quick fix. Get ready for a super sticky good time with our favorite DIY Duck tape projects!

Fixing dropped hems:
Lets start off with a simple fix that most of us can relate to. Duck tape is a great way to temporarily fix a dropped hem and won’t leave a sticky residue on your clothes, so make sure to have some handy while at the office.

Spice up your ride.
Looking to spice up your hoopdy? Colored Duck tape to the rescue! This guy got creative by mixing and matching a few colors to create an eye catching geometric pattern. Although we don’t recommend doing this, we have to say it isn’t half bad!

Brighten up your bike.
If your hoopdy is of the 2 wheeled variety, there’s no reason why you can’t give it a fresh new look! This guy got super creative with this design. Just a weeeeee bit over the top but that’s why we love it!

You so fancy!
Need to dress up that old tux? Why not add a super classy Duck Tape Neck tie! Let us just say we are not responsible for any side eye you might get when wearing this to a formal event.

Skip the skid.
Stick a piece of Duck tape on the bottom of slippery shoes and you have yourself instant tread! This is a great diy hack to know. Especially on rainy days where slips and falls can plague even the stealthiest of high heeled ninjas.

guest blogger: Jessica Choi

Company Picnic

7/26/2016

When a business invests in employee events, it shows appreciation for the effort that workers put into their jobs each and every day.

Individuals from different departments have the opportunity to interact and get to know each other, building camaraderie.

Getting to know your colleagues in a social environment helps foster a team atmosphere.

Employees know an employer is going above and beyond when they host a company social event. Special events help build loyalty and dedication.

Working Smarter

7/21/2016

There are many schools of thought when it comes to how the organization of a room can make it more productive. There are many that believe that it is necessary for an office to have no distractions, meaning no windows and the person basically working from a cubicle. There are others, that believe all the furniture needs to be facing the East in order to make the person more productive. Whether these types of thoughts are really accurate in actually helping a person or not, is really a matter of personal opinion. However, one way that a person can help themselves is through making sure that the office is arranged to suit their needs. There are several pointers that a person can use in order to help them to get to the point in which their office works better for them.

Everything that the person may use on a daily basis needs to be within easy reach. This means having office supplies that are used every day on your desk in a place that is going to make it easy to find these. The key to making this work for the long term is ensuring that each supply has a certain area on the desk that is marked just for that. For example, pencils and pens can be kept in a holder on the top of the desk, while paper that may be needed needs to be placed in a drawer on the desk.
Having files within your reach, rather than across the room can also prove to be beneficial to those who do not want to waste time walking to another room or across the room in order to find the files they need. Many people find it helpful to have the files they will be using for the day ready to go on their desk before the day begins.
The technology that you use in the office needs to be ready for you to use, such as the printer and the like. For those who have these in their office, they simply need to make sure that they are turned on, within reach and ready to go.

For those who are arranging their office, they do need to be sure they place their desk in a place that is going to allow them to think. Consider this, when you see most offices, the desk is facing away from the view the person may have. This is because having a few can distract a person from what they need to be doing, everyone daydreams and when looking at an enticing view, the person can daydream even more than usual. Always take into consideration what you like and simply do what you like. You can use these tips, but chances are you are going to be happier with something that is on the same lines of your tastes and desires.

Tech Talk

7/19/2016

Learn the terminology to compare multimedia projectors and choose the best one for your needs.

CONNECTIVITY
HDMI connectivity is a great choice, as most computer have built-in HDMI outputs. USB connectivity adds the convenience of presenting without a computer

RESOLUTIONS
XGA (1024 X 768) with 4:3 apect ratio or WXGA (1280 X 800) wide-screen resolution provide crisp, clean projection.

LUMENS OF BRIGHTNESS
Brightness needs vary, based on the size of the room and whether it can be completely darkened. An average size room with lights that can turn off requires 1,500-2,000 lumens. A larger lecture hall with a large screen and moderate light requires 5,000 or more lumens. A movie theater could require over 20,000 lumens.

THROW DISTANCE
Long Throw projectors are for large rooms and large images. Short Throw projectors are designed to be positioned 3 to 8 feet away from the screen. Ultra-Short Throw projectors are designed to be positioned 4 feet or less from the screen

BEAT THE HEAT

7/14/2016

Cool breakroom treats help you keep your cool all summer!
A cool, refreshing snack or drink helps you beat the heat and stay energized at the office. Try some of these easy ideas in your office breakroom this summer!

Amp Up Your Water!
Infuse everyday water with fruits and herbs. Start with herbs, if desired. Put fresh herb into your glass or bottle and bruise with a spoon or muddler to release flavor. Then, add fresh (or frozen) fruit and press gently with the spoon to release juices. Fill with ice cubes and water, and voila! A few combinations to try: watermelon & rosemary; blackberry & sage; orange, strawberry & mint; strawberry, basil & cucumber.

Cooler Coffees...
Iced coffee is a great way to cool off in the summertime! Choose your favorite brew, mix in liquid creamer to flavor as you choose and add ice...it's that simple. You'll find Coffee-mate liquid creamer pumps in Original Sweetened, French Vanilla and Hazelnut varieties.

I Scream, You Scream!
Treat your co-workers to ice cream! it's easy and inexpensive to stash a few boxes of ice cream sandwiches, popsicles or other frozen treats in the company freezer. Or go all out, and have an ice cream social! Choose several flavors, a variety of toppings, bowls and cones and let everyone create their own ice cream creation.

Ripe for the Picking...
Fruits and vegetables are in the peak of their season, so take advantage of these healthy, low-calorie options! Many fruits, such as grapes, cherries and berries, are deliciously refreshing when frozen. Or mix equal amounts of marshmallow cream and softened cream cheese to make a tasty dip to accompany your fruits. Veggies, such as carrots, celery, asparagus and sugar snap peas are perfectly accompanied by hummus or vegetable dips.

Epic Post-it Art

7/12/2016

You can do some amazing things with office supplies when you put your mind to it! Take Post-it notes for example; these mini notes are the perfect thing for task reminders, quick messages, and art! Today, we’re taking our creativity to a whole new level with epic Post-it Art!

Window Mania: Want to let your window make a statement? Stick Post-it notes to it!

A Wall of Superheroes: An office employee turns boring office walls into a amazing superhero mural with 8,000+ Post-it notes. And what a difference it makes! Check out the inspiration behind this amazing Post-it art
Window Mania: Your favorite animated movie character, TV icons, and internet meme now comes in a friendly sticky form!
Window Mania: Want to let your window make a statement? Stick Post-it notes to it!
A World of Color: And who can resist these vibrant rainbow hues?!

What can you do with sticky notes when you let your imagination run wild?! Make sure to visit www.twistop.com and pick our sticky notes in your favorite colors!!

Ripple Hot Cups

7/7/2016

THE RIPPLE EFFECT...

We were already big fans if Genuine Joe, a brand that delivers great valu on office essentials like paper towels and tissues, breakrook supplies and cleaning products. But after trying out this month's feature product, we really have to give it up to Joe for taking a somewhat mundane item and giving it a real twist of innovation. The item? A simple paper cup. The innovation? Ripples. That's right, ripples. Genuine Joe has introduced a line of "ripple hot cups" that make drinking hot beverages safer and more economical.

They've taken a sturdy paper cup and applied an outer layer of ridged paper to it. There are several advantages to this 3-layer ripple design that once notices immediately upon pouring hot coffee or tea into it and picking it up for a sip.

the ripples provide a nice feel and a solid grip so you're less likely to drop your cup of coffee all over your new shoes.
They dissipate the heat, making the cup comfortable to the touch. That means no burnt fingers!
And because the cup is immediately comfortable to hold, there's no need to double cup or use a sleeve to insulate your fingers from the heat - and that translate into real savings!

So there you have this month's product in review. Style, comfort andsavings in a cup. Genuine Joe Ripple Hot Cups come in several sizes ranging from 8 to 16 oz. Joe has thrown a rock into a sea of boring paper cups and we're here to say that the ripple effect does the job nicely.

5 out of 5 stars

Beverage Bar Bash

7/5/2016

Guest Blogger: Allie Hanson Keurig

Do you know what summer means? Parties, parties, and more parties. If it’s not a graduation party, it’s a bridal shower or a weekend BBQ. With all these special occasions this summer, you’re bound to throw at least one party. There are so many great things about summer parties, except one thing: the drinks! Here's how it usually how it goes down - you dunk your arm, elbow deep, into a large bucket of ice searching for anything you can grab, as your fingers start to go numb. When you pull your arm out, you see that what you grabbed is not what you want, but there is no way you’re going to plunge back into that ocean of ice! Now your arm is red and purple, dripping with water and ice particles. Gross!

Let’s stop this madness! Never again should anyone have to dunk into an icy abyss for sub-par beverages. Here’s our solution: Infused ice cubes!

The night before the party, brew any Keurig® iced beverage of choice. Pour the beverage into ice cube trays and add fruit….

For the party, bring your Keurig® brewer outside and set up a Beverage Bar, equipped with K-Cup® pods like Snapple® and Celestial Seasonings® along with your infused ice cubes.

Your guests now have the ability to create their own customized beverage!

People will be talking about this Beverage Bar for years to come. Cheers to an even cooler summer!

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