Paper and folders and Sharpies - oh my! Velcro and Scotch Tape and clocks - oh my! <musical accompaniment> These are a few of my favorite things!

Oh, wait. No. I’m getting my movies mixed up. <blushing> Sorry about that. Well anyway……

Did you know that we have over 8100 Made in America products in the office supplies section of our catalog alone?

I’m not a huge fan of reality TV, which seems to be in conflict with most of the rest of America. I used to watch a few reality shows, but I’m tired of it. It’s run it’s course and I’m ready to say goodbye. Except for one show - The Masked Singer.

I LOVE this show! It’s such a different twist from the rest of the reality music shows like American Idol, The Voice and X-Factor. I watched the first show and was hooked - I can’t wait for next season! Today I want to see how many of you share my enthusiasm. So…..our topic today is:

The Masked Singer Trivia

I have a secret to tell you today. But it’s not an average secret - and you don’t have to keep it a secret either!

Ready for it?

Here it is……

June is National Safety Month. There are oodles of ways to keep employees safe at work - which ones come to mind first for you? Probably fire extinguishers, wet floor signs and safety goggles. Excellent choices! But I’d like you to think a little ….. simpler.

Do you like to watch Jeopardy? How about Wheel of Fortune? They both use a particular category in their assortment of puzzles and I thought I’d do a question in that category today, but I’m not going to do it the same way they do. Curious? Cool!

Today’s topic is:

Before and After

It’s been almost two years since we introduced our new online custom stamp ordering site and we’ve received a lot of great compliments on the site from those of you who are using it. We love hearing your feedback - thank you for sending it to us!

Two common questions we get are: 1) How do I get to the site? and 2) Why doesn’t it recognize me when I try to login on the checkout page? Give me just a few minutes of your time and I’ll answer those for you - it’s super easy.

May is Enjoy Your Work month and in our weekly eblasts we’ve been featuring items to make your work life better - and fun! Fun office supplies, breakroom treats, cool tech, comfy seating and more.

Today I’d like to show you the ChargeTech Power Table.

It’s Trivia Day! <the crowd roars>

A couple questions ago, I tasked you with matching the character from a children’s TV show to their sidekick. Today we’re going to do something similar. I’d like to thank Andrew from Detroit Hoist and Crane for submitting today’s question. <Applause>

Today’s topic is:

Famous Pets

Normally I write about items you can use in your office, but the product I’m reviewing today is more for you to use in your personal life. I suppose you could use it if you travel for work and need to transport samples and such.

Introducing the Velcro Brand StayHold Cargo Holder.

Did I pique your curiosity with that title? I hope so!

There are many options when it comes to dry-erase boards. You can get the basic melamine, or go to steel, porcelain on steel, porcelain or glass. Choose from economy grade, extensive use or heavy use. Do you need magnetic? Wood frame or aluminum frame? And what size?

Ay, yi, yi!

Well, guess what? Now you don’t need a dry-erase board to have a dry-erase board in your office! How does that work, you ask?

I recently visited my family and while I was there, the subject turned to trivia. We took turns throwing out questions and someone came up with a good one. This is a bit of a golden oldie, so my younger readers will have to do a little research. (Or talk with some of the older staff in your office.)

Today’s topic is:

Commercial Trivia

This month our theme is “Lean, Mean and Green!” and we’re featuring eco-friendly and recycled products.

Of course, the starting point (if you haven’t already done it) is to get recycling bins for your office. There are indoor ones for desk and kitchen, outdoor styles, color coded options, plastic ones, stainless steel ones - just tons of options. Start by getting your office organized and make sure everyone knows where the bins are and what they’re for. Then arrange for a service to pick up your recyclables weekly.

You’re off to a great start!

No, that’s not what I meant. (Shame on you!)

If your business handles cash, you are constantly on guard for counterfeit bills. Forgers are coming up with new methods all the time and you need to be diligent in your efforts to protect your business. We’re all familiar with the counterfeit detector pens, but those only tell you whether the bill is on genuine U.S. currency paper. UV lights will show you other features of genuine bills, giving you added protection. There are several counterfeit detector products available that offer UV light and I’d like to showcase two of those products today.

Well, here we are again - it’s time for some more Trivia! I had another idea pop into my head while driving one day recently. So……without further ado……today’s topic is:

Common Denominators

Spring is in the air! Flowers and flowering trees will be blooming and it’s time for spring cleaning. It’s also the perfect time to refresh your office and express yourself. Get rid of those boring black plastic trays and run-of-the-mill desk accessories! Update your workspace with stylish new desktop collections and colors!

Want to add some elegance to your personal space? Try the Ellypse Collection. This product line is not only sophisticated, it is also made from extra strong and shock resistant materials.

If you’re a regular reader, you know that I’m a geek for writing instruments. Well, today I’d like to show you two items - both of which claim to solve some significant problems for you. Will they earn fame or shame? Read on to find out!

First up is the Zebra PM 701 Permanent Marker.

Boy, does time fly! It seems like I just dropped off my son on move-in day for his freshman year of college. In reality, he’s a senior! As I was thinking about his graduation and his plans for grad school, I started reminiscing and remembering all the times I sat next to him on the couch, watching his favorite TV shows with him. Which, of course, leads me to today’s Trivia Topic:

Children’s TV Shows

Like it or not (I know many of you don’t), our world is technology-based. And technology moves at a very rapid pace. New inventions, faster speeds, networks, routers, more bells and whistles………………….honestly, it can make your head spin sometimes.

But it can also help your business run more efficiently.

There are two “red” events in February - Valentine’s Day and American Heart Month. In celebration of those two events, today we’re showcasing a few red items you may like.

Here are a few for your desk:

It’s award season - are you ready? Oscars, SAG Awards, Grammy Awards, etc. Personally, I haven’t watched any of them for years. I used to watch, but then the shows started getting

R E A L L Y, R E A L L Y L O N G

so I lost interest. Anyway, the Grammy Awards are coming up in a few days and I thought it would be fun to do some

Grammy Awards Trivia