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This month we are excited to introduce a new section of the Pen Pal! Our new section, called Family Matters, will focus on family and home life articles. Keep your eyes peeled for future articles on how to save money on groceries, eco-friendly home improvements, tips for vacationing with children, and...
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A cause we hold near and dear to our hearts at Pen Pal and at Quill.com is breast cancer awareness. While October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month, we encourage all you to learn the facts about breast cancer so that you can keep yourself in the know all year long. Knowledge about this disease...
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Family has recently become a big focus in my life. In March my first child was born! Being a working mom is no small feat. Sometimes just finding time to eat dinner is now a treat! It seems fitting that Monday, September 28, is Family Day – A Day to Eat Dinner with your Children™. I have...
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This year has been particularly stressful for most of us. The economy has been especially bad, some of us have watched our friends lose their jobs, and we’ve said goodbye to some of our favorite stores which have caved under the stress of the slow retail market. We all may feel like throwing in...
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You can’t have a successful business without customers. They are your bread and butter. While most people know this, not every company demonstrates knowing this. In a competitive economy, customer service can be the defining factor between you and someone else. That is why Get to Know Your Customers...
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Cats have always been a part of my life. From an early age I had cats as pets, and they have always held a special place in my heart. For this reason, I strongly support the efforts of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals as they celebrate Adopt A Shelter Cat Month in June. During...
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Happy Mother’s Day to all our Pen Pal readers! Whether you are a mom, have a mom, or will soon be a mom, the 10 th of May is your day. In the spirit of Mother’s Day, I’d like to take this opportunity to discuss a new trend in the virtual world…mommy blogs. Are any of you also...
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So many of our Pen Pal readers are administrative professionals, it’s only fitting that I dedicate this month’s Editor’s Note to you! While April may bring showers and May flowers, it also ushers in a day to honor you and all your hard work—Administrative Professionals Day on...
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This past August, Utah instituted a mandatory four-day work week for most state employees. Instead of the typical eight to five, five days a week schedule, state employees now work 10-hour days, four days a week. I say bravo! Where do I sign up? While being forced to work 10-hour days might be a little...
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February is a big month for your heart. Not only is it put on center stage for Valentine’s Day, but it’s also front and center for American Heart Month. While a lot of us will be showing our appreciation for the ones we love this month, it’s also important to show your heart a little...
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Happy New Year Pen Pal readers! A new year means a new start, which for many translates to self improvement. This is a theme we’ve touched on in the past, so instead of chiming in with the same advice you’ve all heard before, I’m going to suggest we do something different. We’ve...
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Happy holidays to all the Pen Pal readers out there! This is always one of my favorite times of year. As soon as my family and I have eaten our last bites of turkey and have polished off our final pieces of pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving, I’m completely ready to trade in those pilgrims for snowmen...
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During November, we are surrounded by the theme of being thankful. While we’re all sitting around the dining room table later this month, filling our bellies full of delicious Thanksgiving turkey and pumpkin pie, many of us may take a moment to reflect on all the things we have to be thankful for...
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Dear Reader, So you’ve been sneaking a few minutes here and there while at work to check your personal e-mail account or to check up on the latest celebrity buzz. You know you shouldn’t, but it’s hard to resist! According to a British study, taking small “e-breaks” at work...
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Dear Reader, Women friendships can sometimes be complicated. Sometimes there’s jealousy and competition, but there’s also compassion, trust and understanding. Girlfriends are those people you can tell your secrets to, laugh over embarrassing stories with, and share life experiences. And September...