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Lessons in Laminating: Top 5 Tips for Preservation Success

Submitted by Leah on May 31, 2011
Topic: Home Helper
 

You know the old adage that you can fix anything with duct tape? I feel the same way about lamination – everything is better once it’s encased in plastic. Think about it: you want to keep that priceless finger painting from getting torn? Laminate it. Need to preserve an old photo? Laminate it. Want to write on something, but still be able to reuse it down the line? You guessed it…laminate it! This attitude has even earned me a nickname among my fellow Out of Office bloggers – Leah the Laminator.  ...read more

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Sweet School Year Memories

Submitted by Maggie on May 24, 2011
 

Something you hear parents say on practically a daily basis is that their children grow up way too fast. It seems as though I blinked and my little man is turning 3 years old! Baby jungle animals are being replaced by superheroes and I am just trying to hold onto every moment I can.


As he gets older I have been thinking of ways to capture and celebrate milestones in his life. With each new year his teachers and friends change and I wanted to find a way to embrace those changes – especially with school only a few years away! Two of my favorite ideas are candy wrapper stickers and autograph books.

SWEET MEMORIES


These candy wrapper stickers were created in a few easy steps:
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Make the Most of Your Small Business

Submitted by Kim on May 17, 2011
 

Did you know that according to the US Small Business Administration there are about 27.2 million small businesses in the U.S. today? This week we’d like to recognize all the millions of entrepreneurs in the U.S. celebration of Small Business Week, which is going on right now. We love working with you and hope small businesses feel the same way about us!


Because we know how busy small business owners and employees are, we’re rounding up all the tips and tricks, products and services FedEx Office has to make their businesses stand out and succeed in this ever-changing economy.

1.       Stay Connected when you travel for business.
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Boxing it Up: May is Moving Month!

Submitted by Kellie on May 10, 2011
Topic: Home Helper
 

It’s May, which means we’re officially in “National Moving Month” – a nod to the start of the “moving season” in the U.S. when approximately 35 million Americans pack it all up and move cross-town or even cross-country. Bet you didn’t even know there was a National Moving Month!


The last time I moved, we hired movers to help us pack up and get everything to the new house. It was nice, for sure, but every move before that was a total DIY project. The packing process usually began with driving all over town to beg grocery stores for their empty produce boxes. I thought I was getting a great deal, until the already-worn boxes collapsed on me mid-move. Since then, I’ve learned that it’s much better to invest in some quality, sturdy boxes to tote around your valuables. ...read more

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Monogram Magic

Submitted by Guest Blogger on May 3, 2011
 
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Guest blogger Lynsey Purl is a senior communications specialist at FedEx Office. She is a very creative mom of two, and recently transformed her four-year-old’s room using a FedEx Office product. She shares details with us below.  ...read more

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