Reading, writing, and arithmetic: these were the foundation of what you learned growing up in school. One of the “Three R’s” is missing from many school curriculums today. Out of the 43 states that currently follow Common Core educational standards, only seven of them include cursive handwriting in their curriculums. Cursive handwriting lessons are being…
Show Us Your Handwriting for the Chance to Win a Gift Card
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Over the past few years there has been talk about handwriting being removed from schools. Finnish schools along with select schools in the United States have already phased out handwriting classes. The argument is: We don’t need handwriting anymore because we can type. We’re on the team that still believes handwriting should be taught in…
Save The Jungle… Go Eco-Friendly!
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When spring rolls around, we’re often thinking about sneezing cause of pollen ways to help save the environment. Since we’re all about the jungle (and considering we have a gorilla as our mascot,) let’s talk about one of our most valuable resources: the rainforest. According to The Nature Conservancy, 50 percent of the world’s plants…
The Origins of St. Patrick’s Day
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From New York City, to San Francisco, and everywhere in between, St. Patrick’s Day is a popular holiday all across America. Whether you have great grandparents who descended here from Ireland, or just “pretend” to be Irish throughout the month of March, this holiday has a surprising and unknown history. Here are some of the…
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[Giveaway] Vow to Go Green for the Chance to Win an Eco-Friendly Prize Pack
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Recycling just 48 cans is the energy equivalent of conserving one gallon of gas. Every ton of recycled paper saves 17 trees and 462 gallons of oil. If 10,000 people switched from zero to 100 percent post-consumer recycled office paper for a year, the collective annual impact would be equivalent to taking 230 cars off…
Snack Bundle Giveaway! Name Your Favorite Romantic Movie
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Love is in the air and it’s the perfect time to binge watch your favorite romantic movie. Break out the Netflix and some tasty treats! In celebration of Valentine’s Day, we’re giving away a bundle of snacks valued at more than $25. How to Enter Leave a comment on our Facebook page telling us what…
Enter to Win Your Favorite Top 2016 Office Product
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We recently released our list of top office products for 2016. We want to know: From that list, which product is your favorite and why? Perhaps it’s the Leitz Charging Station for USB Devices because it makes charging devices convenient, or the CEP Letter Tray because it has a modern design. Let us know by…
Costilla the Gorilla’s Guide to Optimizing Your Office Chair
In the jungle of office chairs, it may be tough to find one that’s right for you. This infographic will give you some of Costilla’s recommendations.
Stay Healthy in Your Office
What does staying healthy mean to you? For some, it might mean avoiding the flu. Others might interpret staying healthy as getting enough exercise and eating right. According to the CDC, one out of ten people are considered to be in fair or poor health. Use some of the tips below to lower your chance…
Enter to Win a Keurig!
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Perhaps you need to delegate more, learn a new business skill, or manage on the job stress better? There’s no better time than now to reflect on the past year and plan what you hope to achieve in the upcoming one. What’s your new year work resolution? Sign up for our email list then leave…