Let Freedom Ring!

 

July – the month of celebrating independence.   Here at Out of Office, we thought we’d stretch out the “independence” theme and bring you a new twist on the idea – achieving independence from your office and your usual routines. ...read more

Wreaths to Make Your Neighbors Green with Envy

 

St. Patrick’s Day is just a few days away and, for me, that means an “unofficial” start to spring! So, in an effort to celebrate the season (and hopefully usher in warmer temperatures!) I decided to do a little decorating.  ...read more

Making Sweet Treats Sweeter This Valentine’s Day

 

Many of you probably know this quote from a famous movie: “Life is like a box of chocolates – you never know what you’re going to get.” Well, yeah, you kinda do. You’re going to get a heart-shaped (usually) cardboard box that isn’t very fancy – or personal.   ...read more

Oh Baby! Creating the Perfect Baby Memory Book

 

Looking for a unique way to capture all the special moments from baby's first years? As a first-time parent, I’m eager to record all the details of baby’s days, so I decided to make a template for a baby book to document the big moments. With a template, I can fill in activities or events as they occur (and it lets me catch up more easily if I get busy – imagine that! – and fall behind). ...read more

Cooking Up a Team Event

 

How do you pull together a global group from many countries with a team event that: ...read more

Get Ready to Shop…Small!

 

If you’ve walked into a store lately, it certainly feels like the holidays are right around the corner – and this year’s promotions are in full swing. It seems like the ads for special seasonal offerings and the hottest toys start earlier and earlier each year. There are even entire days dedicated to saving money on holiday items – Black Friday and Cyber Monday! But how do small businesses stand out from the crowd during the holidays, especially with so much big competition? ...read more

What Can You Do With 5,000 Miles, 5 Minutes and an Office Assistant Who Listens?

 

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

Halloween Candy Bar Wrappers

 

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

A Very Special Pregnancy Journal

 

As many of our regular readers know,  my husband and I are expecting a baby later this year.   It’s a special time, and I don’t want to forget any of it later – the excitement, anticipation, and even the not-so-pleasant things like cravings for cheeseburgers. I decided to make a pregnancy journal to record all the details.   ...read more

Party Posters that Pop

 

While I’m not yet a parent myself, I do have two godsons (ages four and two). Over the past several years, I’ve seen how much effort goes into their birthday parties and how hard it can be to come up with unique ideas. The oldest, for instance, loves taking pictures and looking at photos that he’s in, but it’s been difficult to work pictures into some of his party themes. Luckily, I found a unique way to do it: by making a modern, pop art poster featuring pictures of the birthday boy!  ...read more

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