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Kellie

Kellie, a senior communications specialist at FedEx Office, is an avid reader, mother, wife and novice seamstress. Her blog projects are likely to include kid-friendly crafts, nursery room décor and easy organizing solutions for chaotic spaces. In her free time, she can be found dreaming up home improvement projects, trying new restaurants or curled up on the couch with her dog Conrad, a big, goofy Boxer.

Blog Posts

Fun with Faux Picture Frames
Parent Projects
 
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Giving a photo of your child as a gift is a great idea for friends, family, and even teachers as the school year comes to a close. However, you do run into one dilemma – how to give it to them.  You can either just give them a bare photo ...read more
May 10, 2010
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Happy Mother’s Day
 
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We hope all of our readers are enjoying this day with the special “moms” in their lives!  Happy Mother’s Day!

 

-          The Out of Office team

 

May 9, 2010
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Jazzing Up Your Journal
Parent Projects
 
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With summer coming up there is a lot for kids to write about – and they’ll certainly be in need of projects to keep them busy. So why not get your teens and tweens a head-start by whipping up an easy-to-make journal that shows off your kid’s unique style and ...read more
May 3, 2010
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Round-Up: Tips for a New Job
Business Builder
 
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Reports about the economy seem to be taking a bit of a turn for the better lately, and it appears that companies are even beginning to hire again in some sectors. Many Out of Office readers may be on the job hunt now, or kick-starting time with a new organization ...read more
April 21, 2010
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Wedding Series – A Parting Gift (tag)
Excellent Events
 
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I want to share one last idea before my wedding. For my ceremony, I decided to give little bells as our wedding favor, partly to pay homage to my last name one last time and also because I love the sweet, cheerful sound they make.   I put them in baskets for ...read more
April 16, 2010
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Wedding Series: The Wedding Tree
Excellent Events
 
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Now that the major details of my fast-approaching wedding are nailed down, I’ve been looking for ways to make the event unique and special for our families and guests. One way that I’m honoring our parents and families is by putting both sets of our parents’ wedding pictures on the ...read more
March 17, 2010
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Happy Valentine’s Day!
 
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I’m just going to put this out there -- I love Valentine’s Day! I love the candy, the pink and red decorations, the hearts, the mushiness…all of it. In fact, this day holds special meaning for me because my parents got engaged on Valentine’s Day exactly 31 years ago!Some people ...read more
February 14, 2010
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A Coupon Worth More than Just Cents Off
Holiday Hints
 
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When you’re thinking about what to give for Valentine’s Day, you may be tired of the same old gift ideas — chocolates, roses, jewelry, etc. This year, consider a handmade gift for the people you love, because they always seem to be the ones that are treasured long after the ...read more
February 9, 2010
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Make Your Impression Stick
Business Builder
 
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My refrigerator is littered with sticky fingerprints, photos, sporting tickets that I don’t want to lose, emergency numbers, and yes, magnets. Every time the appliance repair company pays us a visit, they leave with us a magnet with their number. They’re quite handy and I’m sure they are a great ...read more
January 13, 2010
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New Year’s Resolutions Series: Keeping in Touch
Home Helper
 
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Ah, 2010. You got here faster than I expected. And after ringing in the New Year, there’s always a renewed commitment to fitness or health or dieting or something too hard to stick with. Last year, my resolution was to take more pictures since I gave myself the gift of a ...read more
January 5, 2010
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