How many times have you purchased an item and tried to take the label off of it, only to get frustrated when it won't come off all the way (or at all)?  AAARRGH!  I hate that!  It comes off in strips and you can't peel the rest of it off.  Or, if you do get it off, it leaves a bunch of gunk behind that never completely disappears. It's especially maddening when it's a piece of glassware.

MACO  Label has a line of dissolvable labels that solves this problem.

We all could use a little extra cash, right?  I know I could!  Well, from January 1 to March 31, you can try your hand at winning $10,000 instantly.

$10,000!

The things I could do with that money.............<dreaming>

You've probably been in this situation at least once.

The toner (or ink cartridge) runs out in your printer.  You go to your supply closet/cabinet to get another one and ..........AARRGH!  Somebody used the last one and didn't order a replacement! 

You need a new toner, but you don't know the item number because you don't have a box and you don't see the number on the cartridge.

It's been a little over two years since we started this blog and we hope that you have found it useful, informative, witty and, at times, fun.  I spend a lot of time trying to come up with interesting topics and things that I can share with you that will be interesting and timely.

So how am I doing?  Is there something you'd like to know about that I haven't discussed? Are you looking for a particular item that you just can't find anywhere (or wonder whether it even exists)?  Do you want to know how to do something (like hooking up a new router)? Do you want to know something about our company or our services?

If you haven't already purchased your 2017 calendars and planners, now is the time to do so!  Many people wait until the new year and then have a difficult time finding the one they like - or even one that's close to what they want.

I always tell clients that the calendar industry works the same way the clothing industry does - you go into a store in July looking for a new bathing suit and all they have in stock are winter things (coats, sweaters, etc.).  Go into a store in January looking for a pair of winter boots and you will find bathing suits.   The calendar industry releases the next year's items in late spring of the previous year, so the 2017's have been on the shelves since about June.  By the time January 2017 rolls around, they're just about sold out. 

Here's a neat giveaway from Smead. Purchase $50 of select SuperTab folders and receive a free hanging wall organizer.

Tomorrow is one of the most contentious presidential elections we've had in a long time.  Regardless of who wins, we are going to see some major changes in this country.  Every registered voter needs to exercise his or her constitutional right and get out and vote!

Continuous carbonless forms have pretty much become dinosaurs, having been replaced by cut sheet carbonless, which is more economical and easier to use.  You can either have the forms professionally printed (print.oexusa.com) or, to save even more money, you can print them yourself.  It's really not a difficult process - let me walk you through it. 

This is a cool giveaway from Avery.  Purchase $75 in qualifying products between Oct. 1, 2016 and Dec. 31, 2016 and receive a free Trac-It Key Finder!

Today is National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day!

This unofficial holiday was created by the Personal Computer Museum in Brantford, Ontario and is "celebrated" on the third Monday of October.

So your company is hosting a dinner.  Perhaps it's a regional meeting or the annual employee Christmas party.  You want to make an elegant table - not just paper plates and paper cups.  We have a line of fine porcelain dinnerware, along with stainless steel cutlery and tempered glassware that can help you accomplish the perfect look.

Introducing Chef's Table Fine Porcelain.  

Do you know who's watching you?  Do you keep an eye on your home or business effectively?  Every so often I like to showcase an unusual item - one that you ordinarily might not think of trying to purchase from your office supply dealer - and today I'd like to show you our selection of surveillance cameras and dashcam recorders.

Did you know that Office Express carries art & drafting supplies?  Yes, we do!  Whether you are a draftsman, an architect, a teacher or a student, we can help.  

We have a great selection of drafting tables, wall racks, mobile plan centers and roll files.

The Autumnal Equinox takes place on Thursday this week.  You know what that means - fall is here and the chill will be in the air soon.  Time to stock up on coffee for your breakrooms.

Today I have some rebates for you on multiple Procter & Gamble cleaning supplies.  The rebate is the same throughout, but there is a different rebate form for each product line.  The featured products are Comet, Gain and Spic and Span.  Click on the images below to be taken to a printable copy of the rebate form.

The first Labor Day was celebrated on September 5, 1882 in New York City, but it wasn't made an official holiday until 1894 when President Grover Cleveland signed a bill making it a national holiday.  Labor Day is both a celebration of the contributions and achievements of the men and women in the workforce and a celebration of the end of summer.

For all the teachers out there - did you know that Stanley Bostitch® is running a sweepstakes and the prizes are supplies for your classrooms?  It's called the Sharp Minds Sweepstakes and it runs from Aug. 15, 2016 to Feb. 28, 2017.

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to get valuable resources for your students!  All you have to do is go here and fill out the entry form for a chance to win one of these prize packs:

Did you know that Office Express has its own dedicated custom printing website?  Yes, we do! Printing doesn't have to be complicated - we make it easy for you!  On our printing site, you can send us files, request a quote or place an order.  Your company can have its own dedicated portal on our site and all of the documents and items that you regularly print can be loaded there for you to see. We can also set up templates for you to generate live proofs on popular items like business cards, which you can order instantly or send for approval internally.

It's State Primary Election Day here in Michigan, as well as several other states.  In the month of August, a total of 19 states or territories have primaries.  You may think that a primary isn't important, but I urge you to get out and vote.

YOUR VOTE COUNTS!

Today I have two promotions to share with you - one from Durable and one from Bounty.  We'll start with Durable.  Click on the images to be taken to a printable copy of the rebate form.