Design Blog
Let There be Light – Earth Friendly LED That Is
In 2010 the US government began a production phase out of T12 florescent light fixtures. This ban was completely activated in mid-2014. Currently, more efforts are underway to ban T8 and T5 and eventually all florescent light fixtures. This is a ban on the...
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New Year’s Resolutions – Make ‘Em or Break ‘Em
We all make New Year’s resolutions. Even if we resolve not to make any this year – that’s a resolution. Problem is statistics show only about 10% keep any at all (half of those the ones who resolved not to make any). Do we make them just to have something to break or...
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10 MINUTE LIFE CHANGING THINGS TO DO – PART 1 – GESUNDHEIT!
Ever notice that when you sneeze in front of your pets they look like you’ve just upset the universe The common cold and flu germs are lurking everywhere in commercial spaces, and flu season is heading our way, .but not to worry there are some simple common sense (not...
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You’re Making Me Crazy with the Holiday Crazies!
Why in the world do the Holidays have to be so crazy? Between family obligations, work load, gift giving, decorating, baking, cooking, parties and on and on, there’s never enough time to breath let alone find a quiet moment to reflect on just why we do all...
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Bad to the Bone or Good for You
Ever notice how many “I really want that” things in life some expert tells us is bad for us? Well guess what it ain’t always so – here are four things that experts (that includes you mom), have told us to avoid, but with a little common sense we can have our cake (so...
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Those Aren’t Just Office Supplies – They’re Crafting Tools Part 3 – Thumb Tacks
Frankly, I’m not allowed to have sharp objects but for those of you who are less klutzy have fun. Until next week......
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THANK GOODNESS FOR THANKSGIVING DAY
I wonder - if we didn’t have an official Thanksgiving Day would we forget to be thankful? Every year around this time I find I am grateful for many things, but I often forget to be thankful all year for the blessings I have. Sometimes it just seems easier to grouse...
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Those Aren’t Just Office Supplies – They’re Crafting Tools Part 2 – Rubber Bands
If they can write songs about them (Rubber Band Man) then we can make art out of them! Design something new – let us know. Okay this one doesn’t require a single creative bone in your body. Grab a soup can and go to town! Just don’t shoot your eye out Ralphie....
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Those Aren’t Just Office Supplies – They’re Crafting Tools Part 1 – Paper clips
Okay come on admit it, you’ve been guilty of bending a paper clip or two, maybe out of frustration or boredom. I’m not judging, I’m just saying if you’re going to waist office supplies get creative with it! See what you can design. Maybe you won’t see these jewels on...
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Does Your Chair Make You Happy? … It Can. Part 5 – Back Lumbar Support
Now for the lumbar, oh – my aching back! The lumbar support should support your lower back helping to create a better spine alignment. Sit fully back in the chair and position the lumbar so that it provides even support across your lower back. Not all good ergonomic...
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