October 2010

It’s that time of the year again: the leaves are changing, the newness of back-to-school supplies has worn off and we need to start coaxing our kids into wearing heavier jackets. What better way to “fall” into autumn fun than by exploring the seasonal changes with the kids? Taking a refreshing nature walk through the autumn landscape in a nearby park or even around your own neighborhood can be both educational and a great way to get some fresh air – all while getting out some of that pent-up childhood energy!

To make the most of a beautiful fall afternoon, why not do some arts and crafts to help your child learn not just about nature but also the changing of the seasons?

Here’s a great tip for all our Out of Office readers. Do you have some large files you need to get to FedEx Office to print? Or are you looking for a place to back up those important documents or files? FedEx Office has a great way to help out. From now through October 24^th, FedEx Office will be selling a 4GB flash drive for only $9.99. That same flash drive normally sells for $14.99 in our centers, so stop by your local FedEx Office and take advantage of this special deal! 

Disclaimer: Offer expires 10/24/10. Kingston 4GB DataTraveler #9514. While supplies last. No rain checks/substitutions.

I love the fall season. In my area of the country, the humidity has disappeared and the bitter cold has not yet arrived. The leaves change colors and we are surrounded by beautiful shades of yellow, red, and orange. To top it all off, delicious vegetables are in season and the time to enjoy squash and pumpkin pie is here.

That also means it is time to do one of my favorite things – carve those pumpkins! It’s a messy process but definitely a rite of passage each fall. Whether your pumpkins are scary or silly, these designs are always fun to make. ...read more

A few years back, I travelled a lot for work. I was criss-crossing the country and I often had need to find a quiet place to work where I could get on the Internet and really get some work done. Back then, my options were a bit limited...

First, you have your bookstores. But finding place to sit down in a busy store tends to be difficult. On the bright side, they’re usually pretty quiet.

Then there are the coffee shops. A place to sit is easy to find, but whether or not you can get work done is another issue entirely! People scrambling in to get their coffee fix, others pounding away on their own keyboards, and still more customers having a leisurely conversation over a cappuccino. For me, all that hustle and bustle doesn’t help me concentrate on that big presentation. Don’t get me wrong, I like that atmosphere when I’m not working and just hanging out, but not when I have a deadline!

Luckily for me (and others who work like me) FedEx Office has announced that it will offer free, unlimited Wi-Fi in virtually all of its Print & Ship Center locations by the end of October 2010. ...read more