AND THE WINNER IS....

If you have been keeping up with us and the Non-Profit Office Furniture Giveaway, you are probably aware of our major computer glitch which resulted in a great learning lesson for all of us at Kershaw's. It seems that our voting system was not as technologically advanced as we had hoped and passionate supporters of some of these wonderful non-profit organizations quickly figured out how to vote 1,000's of times making it difficult to get a true sampling of the community vote. We are very grateful for those of you that were able to participate in the voting process and we will be much more prepared with far more sophisticated polling software next time around. 

To make things as fair as possible we invited representatives from all five organizations to lunch yesterday afternoon and did a drawing to select the winner. And the winner is........ 

PARTNERS WITH FAMILIES AND CHILDREN 

Their mission is to prevent, interrupt and repair cycles of abuse and neglect within families. They provide a full range of services for children who have suffered abuse and/or neglect, as well as, provide mental health and chemical dependency treatment for parenting individuals and their family members, 

The gift of $7000 worth of new office furniture has come at a great time for Partners because they are just a month out from an expansion into the lower level of their building. $7000.00 will provide them with a large conference table, seating for eighteen people and a few desks for offices in this space. 

The other organizations did not leave empty handed. Center for Justice, New Horizon Care Centers, Life Services of Spokane and World Relief Spokane were given $500 gift certificates help purchase some Lorell furniture items. 

We feel so lucky to be apart of such a wonderful community 

Thanks for continued support of these organizations, Kershaw's and local business 

From the Desk of Shelly

From Post-it notes to stethoscopes, wheel weights to Scotch tape, chances are you’ve probably used a 3M product today without even knowing it. 3M’s slogan, “Science Applied to Life,” captures perfectly the essence of their company— providing useful and well-thought products with an emphasis on practicality. Their website reads, “Science… is just science. Until you make it improve the world.” 

Literally millions of people use these products in their day to day lives.

In this article, I’ll be looking specifically at 3M’s office products—their history, application, and some creative ways they’re being used today. It’s worth noting that 3M prides themselves on using minimal resources and, “enabling more to help the world thrive. “

3M was founded by five businessmen in 1902. Initially a mining venture, the company had new ownership as early as 1905 when they started manufacturing sandpaper. The following twenty-five years saw many innovations and new products, including scotch and masking tape, which are still available today. By 1950, they were named, “one of the five best-managed companies in the United States.” The 70s saw a technological advance in a wide variety of fields and the post-it note was introduced in 1980. Today they boast over $30 billion in sales and employ over 88,000 people world-wide.

3M has come a long way in just over one-hundred years, today it doesn’t take a very thorough search to find examples of their office products used in large-format installation art or even used as clothing. What began as a meager operation is now one of the most recognized brands in the modern world. Check out the 3M products in our catalogue and see what they can do for you!

An example of post-it art at the offices of Quicken Loans.

Duct Tape art by Max Zorn.

A statue constructed entirely from scotch tape by Mark Jenkins of Savannah, Ga.

Lisa Kudrow and Mira Sorvino wearing post-it note dresses to the cast reunion of Romy & Michelle’s High School Reunion

Art & Office: Staples

ART & OFFICE

In this edition of Art & Office the inspiration stems from staples!

The first work of art comes from Peter Root

Ephemicropolis 2010

100,000 Staples

Approx floor area 600x300cm


Stacks of staples were broken into varying sizes from full stacks about 12cm high down to single staples. These stacks were then stood up and arranged over a period of 40 hours.

 

For more information about this specific piece of work or to view more of Peter Root's work please visit his website at www.peterroot.com 

The second piece of staple art comes from Baptiste Debombourg 

Aggravure

35,00 to 450,000 Staples 

Each piece is created on a wood panel hanged on the wall 

To see more of the artwork created with the use of staples and other work done by Baptiste Debombourg visit his website at www.baptistedebombourg.com/ 

What can you create with one of the worlds most common fasteners, the simple metal staple? 

Chair Bracket Challenge

Join the Kershaw's March Madness Bracket Group and you could be the winner of a Safco Ball Chair! 

               To join our group clock on or type the                 following link into your address bar

http://kershaws.mayhem.cbssports.com/e?ttag=BPM15_em_cbsinv

Enter our group password: kershaws

Fill out your bracket and let the Madness Begin!

Don't wait, fill out your bracket before first round games begin on March 17th!

Any questions please contact us at 509-456-6500

To be eligible to win contestant must live/work in the Spokane area within the counties of Spokane, Stevens, Pend Oreille, Kootenai or Lincoln.

-No Purchase necessary

-One winner will be awarded a Black Safco Ball Chair, not redeemable for cash value.

Ya We've Got That: Custom Stamps

Did you know that Kershaw's can get you that custom stamp you have been dreaming of? 

-Maybe it is time to replace your notary Stamp

-Maybe you have a lot of letters to mail and you are in need of a signature stamp

-Maybe you make Jam and you want to stamp the jars with a cute little "Made with Love" stamp 

Whatever you are hoping to stamp, we can make it possible for you! 

~Examples of the Business Side of Stamps~

And now for some examples of the FUN side of custom stamps

These stamps make great gifts for Birthdays and Holidays! 

Call us today to get your free custom stamp quote! 

Saving the Planet: One B2P Pen at a time

For this edition of Saving the Planet we are featuring the wonderful B2P Pen from Pilot!

What does B2P mean? And what is a B2P?

B2P Definition:

It is the World's first pen made from a recycled bottle.
The ball point pen was originally 86% total recycled content
Today the Ball Point Pen is 94% recycled content and the Gel Ink Roller (pictured here) is 89% recycled content.

Since 2008 more than 6,000,000 plastic bottles have become B2P Pens!
Now available in six great colors; Black, Blue, Red, Green and Purple!

Check out this quick advertisement for the B2P!

If you are interested in testing one of these out call us today at 509-456-6500 or read more about the Bottle to Pen Process and other Products here

Thanks for reading this edition of Saving the Planet! 

Art & Office: Packing Tape

ART & OFFICE

This edition of Art & Office is inspired by Packing Tape

Check out these amazing tape sculptures by Mark Jenkins

The first piece is apart of Jenkins' Nature Collection 

The Second Piece is apart of Jenkins' Storker Project 
We suggest checking out more of the photos in this project they are quite entertaining!

Feeling inspired by Mark Jenkins' work?
Here are instructions on how to make your very own Packing Tape Sculptures

http://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Packing-Tape-Sculpture

Here is an example of an after school art club's work found on Pinterest

For our final example of Packing Tape Art Work we have 

Tape Installation by For Use/Numen 

The designers wove a web of adhesive tape around scaffolding creating a beautiful spider web that viewers can climb in and experience from every angle

To view all of the Tape Installations created by Numen/For Use visit the website HERE

It has been far too long since we have posted on our lovely blog! I guess writers block and lack of inspiration have been a large part of that, but in the month of October we are making a comeback! Luckily in the month of October we don't have to look far to find inspiration because....  

And the month wouldn't be complete unless you got your hands on some of these wonderful PINK office supplies! For one week only the following items are marked down as incentive for you to buy buy buy! It's not too early to think stocking stuffers! 

A portion of the proceeds for the following items will be donated 

to the Breast Cancer Research Fund!  

OIC 08908

Giant Pink Coated Paper Clips 80/pack

Sale Price; $1.57 

OIC 08905

Pink/White Ribbon Binder Clips 12/pack

Sale Price: $2.45

OIC 08912

Pink/White Ribbon Magnets 15/pack 

Sale Price;$3.35

SMD 12643

Letter-size, 11 point folders feature rounded

corners and 3/4" expansion

100/box

Sale Price:$19.99

If you'd like a copy of our full Breast Cancer Awareness Bargain Buy Flyer

 give us a call at 509-456-6500!

The 411 On Sitting Disease

Chances are you are reading this information from the confines of your office chair. If you are like most computer users you have been sitting there awhile. Today it is our goal to explain that the price of sitting is too much! Let us start with some facts.

Some Interesting Facts:

~Excessive sitting impacts our body’s metabolic system: “Today, our bodies are breaking down from obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, depression and the cascade of health ills and everyday malaise that come from what scientists have named sitting disease.” ~ James Levine, MD, PhD 

~Sitting six hours a day increases your risk of death by 40% over someone who sits less than three hours.

~Sedentary lifestyles increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. "For people who sit most of the day, their risk of heart attack is about the same as smoking." ~Martha Grogan, Cardiologist, Mayo Clinic

~Global studies show, on average, we sit 7.7 hours a day, and some results estimate people sit up to 15 hours a day. 
~ A study from Ergotron 2013 state "Nearly 70 percent of full-time American workers hate sitting, yet 86 percent are required to do it all day, every day."

How to Combat Sitting Disease:

~The bottom line: You are meant to move! 

~ The obvious remedy to sitting disease is to do the opposite, stand! 

~Standing is like walking: it increases energy, burns extra calories, tones muscles, improves posture, increases blood flow and ramps us metabolism

~Here are 4 easy ways to incorporate more standing in to your workday! 

1. Walk more at work: Park your car farther away from your building; use stairs not elevators; take a long route to the restroom or mail room.

2. While computing, set a timer to remind you to stand up and stretch every half hour; take this time to pick-up and clean your work area. 

3.Stand up when you talk on the phone.

4. Don’t send emails if the recipient is near; walk over and talk to him or her.

As an employer or corporation what can I do to help? 

~ Create a Stand Up for Your Health policy or initiative

~ Provide at desk solutions for standing and sitting 

~ Encourage employees to get up every hour for a couple of minutes 

Examples of Workplace Solutions:

1. Provide an Alternative Form of Seating: 

The Zenergy Ball Chair provides movement that not only helps you sit comfortably, but may also help you concentrate and support better posture and balance. This movement helps keep your mind open, while keeping your body actively engaged.  

The use of a stool and a high desk allows an employee to either stand or sit.

When choosing to sit and added benefit of the stool height is it forces the user to stand up to grab something more than an arms reach away, instead of rolling towards it in the chair. Stools also available without casters.

2. Choose a Desk Alternative:

 Sit to Stand monitor arms can be added to any desk and provide employees with both options while providing you with a cost effective change! 

Electric tables are all the craze in the "Combat Sitting Disease" world! 

The benefit of this solution is that all the contents of your desk are moving with you as you sit or stand rather than just your computer and keyboard! 

If you have any questions about these items or other solutions we suggest! 

Please feel free to contact us at 509-456-6500

Resources: 

Ergotron Just Stand Survey and Index Report- www.juststand.org

How to Combat Sitting, A Workplace Health Crisis - wellness.nifs.org/blog

Do You have Sitting Disease? -www.webmd.com/do-you-have-sitting-disease

Did you know? A chairmat not only protects and ensures that the flooring under your desk lasts longer but the mobility it allows puts less stress on your back.

Here are a few helpful hints when selecting a new chairmat...

If you have anymore questions please feel free to contact us!
And if you are tired of your plain old matte chairmat check out these decorative chairmats from Deflecto!

Do you buy your company’s office supplies? 

Do you ever wonder what you can do to save some money? 

Well, if you’re a Kershaw’s customer you’re on the way. We already have great everyday prices and free next day shipping, so now it’s time to take your thriftiness to the next level. I am going to give you a few tips on how to cut that bill down and still have everything you need.

1.       Look for the off brand. Business Source and Integra are just a couple of brands that offer a large variety of products that are great quality and low in price. From paper clips, pen and pencils to storage boxes, staplers and sticky notes. Ask your sales rep for the Business Source catalog to see the savings for yourself.

2.       Keep an eye out for bulk packs. Some things that you buy like pens and pencils or even ink and toner are better buys if you get their bulk packs. For instance, instead of buying a 12 pack of Bic Stick pens go for the 60 pen value pack (BIC GSM609BK). The price will be less per unit and you won’t have to order as often.

3.       Ink and toners can account for a large portion of your office supply budget and shaking toners only works for so long. Once again look into the off brands and bulk packs for a better value. Some inks and toners also come in a high capacity cartridge that can hold more than twice the regular one.

4.       Rebates. Have you ever looked on www.kershaws-spokane.com/deals.php to see all of the rebates major brands offer? Brands like HP, 3M, Fellowes and more give you rebates, gift cards and deals just for buying your everyday supplies. Check it out on the link above.

If you have any questions on the info above please give us a call and we will be happy to help you find out how to save. Leave a comment below to let us and others know how this has helped you. 

Fellowes Backrest

MEET MEG MONDAY!
Meg introduces you to great products in her retro style!

Enjoy this clip about the Fellowes Backrest!

Curing a case of the Mondays!

 With a little help from Reebok and Terry Tate!

Enjoy your Monday Everyone! 

Product Review From the Desk of Tracey

Binder Clips, binder Clips……oh my Binder Clips…..not just for the office anymore!

Binder clips are a beautiful thing!  They are just so dang versatile, you have to love them, they keep giving and giving!  Binders clips are the ultimate in use, reuse and recycle products!  As an added bonus, they come in all different sizes for flexibility.  Just the other day, I used binders clips on the bottom of a shower curtain so it would hang straight down and not blow over and stick to my legs.


I love binder clips soooooo much, if I had to pick between binder clips and post-it notes, I’d pick binder clips!  Think about it, our phone can do everything a post it note can do now, but my phone will never replace a binder clip! 

                

~Here are some of my favorite uses of binder clip~

Around the House: Can you say cable management? Dry your sponges, use binder clip as a stand Make refrigerator clips by gluing magnets to them Toothpaste squeezer

Hang wall art Keeps chips fresh, clips bags Tea bag saver Clip garbage bags to can so they don’t fall in Hang your belts by them or wind them up and secure Use on a hanger to add a belt or scarf or tank top Organize your belts/scarfs Organize mail/bills/coupons In Case of Emergency: Use as hair clip, in a pinch! No pun intended Stops snoring!  Just kidding J, but may be worth a shot Use as a button or a cuff link

Other Great Uses: Book marker Safely cover your razor with a binder clip for travel purposes Clip grocery list to shopping cart Clip keys to purse to find them easily Hold a balloon bouquet Money clip Clip the picnic table cloth down Make wine glass charms by using different colored clips or embellishing Make a cell phone stand Clip Sunglasses to car visor All of these great ideas and to think you could create one of these ideas for just pennies! Yes, pennies those things that you don't think twice about when you pass them on the sidewalk, maybe you will when you think about all the things you can organize and create with binder clips. Check out the binder clips on page 453 in our catalog or on our website and choose between Mini, Small, Medium, Large and now available in Extra Large!

We would love to hear the innovative ways you use binder clips!

Dad's Day Facts and June's Tack with Us Giveaway

-Father's Day originated in America. The first Father's Day celebration was held in Spokane, Washington, on June 19th 1910.
-It has been estimated that more than one-third of the cards sold on Father's Day are funny in nature
-According to statistics, the most common gifts Father's Day are the necktie, flowers and greeting cards.
-The world's oldest father was an Indian farmer named Nanu Ram Jogi, who fathered his 21st child at the age of 90, in the year 2007.

Probably my favorite subject surrounding Father's Day are the multiple alternative 

names that have been created for Father. 

Dad, Daddy, Pops, and Papa are the more commonly associated names with Father but the list of alternative names is endless. Among my favorite are:

1. Sugar Daddy-you don't even have to have children to be this type of Dad! 

2. Faja- Austin Powers, Goldmember, infamous way of describing the father

3. Mr. Mom- Because you can't just be a Dad that takes his kids to the park and stays home?!

I personally refer to my Dad as Big D, because too many people answer to Dad and Just D wasn't fitting for my Dad's large personality, so Big D was born! 


What do you call your Dad or what is your favorite alternative/slang Dad name? 


Responses to this post will be entered to win this month's Tack with Us Giveaway! June's giveaway includes a Dutch Bros Coffee Gift Card, Kershaw's Coffee Mug and some new Pens on the market! All comments must be posted by Monday June 16th at 8:00AM! 

                                                               GIFT IDEA FOR DAD!!!!

Every Dad's desk, office, home and garage needs a Seahawks Helmet Tape Dispenser from 3M! 

(Or maybe you want one for yourself) 

Until Friday June 13th order a Seahawks Football Tape Dispenser at the new low price of $13.50 

Your Dad is not a Seahawks Fan? 

UH OH!!! 

Other team helmets available!

We won't tell! 

You Must Call Us at 509-456-6500 to Order the Item at this Price! 

Order by Wednesday to guarantee arrival for pick-up on Friday June 13th! 

This Kershaw's Employee Product Review comes from our Office Manager Carolyn

My product review is on the break room section – yep, the whole section. 

All my co-workers will assure you that this is most appropriate for me.  

I’m always first in line when the treats come in for someone’s birthday!

You do know how many great snacks there are in there, don’t you?  

Sometimes, in the middle of the day, I just open that section and gaze at the pages 

wishing this bucket of Twizzlers was sitting on my desk.

Wishing never makes it appear, but if I order it today, I’ll have it tomorrow! 

I could have Cheerios, Campbell’s soup, YooHoo Chocolate Drink, 

Rice Krispies Treats, Pringles all delivered to my desktop!

Seriously though, there are some things in there that you need and can be added to your regular supply order. You may need a box of Tootsie Pops to cheer up an overworked office, a package of plates, cups, utensils for the lunchroom, a bright table cloth for the office party, a box of Doggie Snax for the pets that visit your office or even work there!  Check it out, page 1332 through 1365 in your Kershaw’s catalog or pull it up on line in our virtual catalog at www.kershaws-spokane.com.

M & M’s – did I mention there are M & M’s?!

CASE OF THE MONDAYS? 

Maybe you are aware of the term "Case of the Mondays", maybe you've never heard of it but we are all aware of this bothersome feeling known as "The Mondays". If you have never seen the movie Office Space then consider renting it from your local video rental store! If you want to see the "Case of the Mondays" clip you can view it here.........

 

It is our goal to try and Cure the Case of the Mondays as often as possible with funny clips, pictures, jokes etc. If you have any suggestions at all please feel free to let us know by emailing us at kershawsinc@gmail.com and we look forward to seeing what everyone comes up with! 

Sticking with the Office Space theme and the world of cubicles this weeks cure comes to us from 

How can you not smile? 

Share your funnies with us!!!!

Spring flowers are blooming, spring cleaning has begun, and now consider SPRINGING into a NEW CHAIR at home, at work or both! If you would like to take one of these chairs for a test drive before purchasing just give us a call or visit our showroom!