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Purrfectly Splendid Pet Placemats!

Submitted by Maggie on October 25, 2011
 

My two cats are messier eaters than my son. I am constantly urging them not to play with their food and water...but somehow I don’t think they’re getting the message! And really, who can train a cat?! They seem to be fascinated with making a mess. Random items from around the house seem to end up in their bowls, such as hair ties and candy wrappers. They have even come up with a system for eating where one crunches up the large pieces and the other cat eats the leftover crumbs! The other night I caught the little one with her paw in the water, repeatedly batting at the edge and splashing water everywhere.


To counteract their mess I have created my own “cat mat” that can live under their food and water bowls – hopefully containing the spillage to the easier-to-clean mat and not my floor!

Here are the simple steps to create your own custom pet placemat:
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What Can You Do With 5,000 Miles, 5 Minutes and an Office Assistant Who Listens?

Submitted by Guest Blogger on October 20, 2011
 

When it comes to being productive at home or work, any little way you find is exciting. Add in business travel and productivity becomes a #1 goal. Each minute is scheduled, each task on a checklist, little to no room for error.  ...read more

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Taking Note: Custom Notepad How-To

Submitted by Leah on October 18, 2011
 
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By now, most of you have probably realized that I really enjoy creating personalized things for myself and others (see my previous posts on personalized sticky notes, custom banners and branded pens). One reason for this is that it’s nice to know that no one will have the same thing that I do. An added bonus is that it’s fun to see my designs turn out just the way I envisioned. ...read more

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Calling All Small Business Owners: We’ve Got Advice for You!

Submitted by Kim on October 13, 2011
 

Do you want to learn about how to boost your small business? Need advice from the experts? Hear firsthand from small business leaders as they address trends and issues facing today’s entrepreneurs during the FedEx Office Boost Your Small Business Tweet Chat series. This series started last week and will run each of the first three Thursdays in October, ending October 20.


Each Tweet Chat features a different small business expert and new topic for discussion. Melinda Emerson, the best-selling author and host of #Smallbizchat (a weekly talk show on Twitter) kicked off the series on October 6. She provided tips about how to recession-proof a small business from future economic unrest.
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Halloween Candy Bar Wrappers

Submitted by Guest Blogger on October 11, 2011
 

Halloween is the perfect time to take advantage of the FedEx Office® services when making cute gifts for friends, family and teachers. Who wouldn't love a sweet gift of candy with these fun candy bar paper wraps? I designed wrappers for both large and small candy bars which would be great for the kids to give out to classmates at school Halloween parties.  


 

Supplies Needed

Standard size (1.45 oz) candy bars such as Hershey®'s

Small snack size candy bars such as Kit Kat® or Hershey's

Double stick tape
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A “Sign of Approval” for Trick-or-Treaters: Easy Halloween Decor

Submitted by Kellie on October 4, 2011
Topic: Holiday Hints
 

If I haven’t told you before, fall is one of my favorite times of year. I like the weather, the pumpkin-flavored baked treats and – let’s face it – the Halloween candy! I always try to put out festive pumpkins, mums and scarecrows on my front porch, but this year I’ve added some new décor to the ensemble – a lawn sign to welcome the trick-or-treaters in my neighborhood. ...read more

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