Carl Crossman Blog

There is no question that I am in command of a family that likes to shop. It’s no wonder the girls like shopping, but it is amazing how the boys like it too. We do it with a twist. Instead of fighting the big crowds at a shopping mall, we usually shop online. There is one site in particular that we all enjoy looking at. It’s called zappos.com and we all enjoy it.

The best thing about the site is that they have all the major brands you would expect. Whether my son is looking for jackets & coats, or my daughter wants Swimsuits, we can find them all here in one place. The prices are reasonable and shipping is free. That’s always a bonus to me.

It’s also amazing that I enjoy shopping myself. I like to browse the wide selection they have until something really catches my eye. The other day I saw some pants that I had to have and bought them immediately. I feel safe doing so as they have a 365 day return policy. I also like the fact that I can call their customer service department with any questions or comments I have. It’s a great site and I hope you’ll visit it soon and see for yourself!

I was glad to see an article that stated Americans are volunteering more than ever. In these tough times, people are reaching out and helping their neighbors. Whether they are doing fundraising or collecting food, they are stepping up to the plate. There is so much need out there and every good deed is needed. I think that it is important for everyone to help out when they can. You never know when you’ll need a helping hand yourself!

Since my daughter is expecting soon, the whole house has been in a buzz. One of the areas where we are well prepared is in maternity clothes. We were lucky to find a site on the internet that makes it easy to purchase the trendiest clothes. The site is called kikisfashions.com and it’s one of my favorites. It’s rare when you run across a very well laid out site.

There are many advantages to shopping online. The prices are often lower than you can find in the stores and the selection of products is usually wider. This site has another feature I like. In order to receive 20% off, you can use the “blog friend’s coupon code”. That makes shopping on this site even more attractive. I hope that everybody who plans to have children will take a minute and check out this site!

The last week or two has been HOT!! The weather has been clear, but hot. I wanted to mow my lawn but as soon as got outside, I started to sweat. I was only out for a little while when I had to come in. I guess I’ll wait until night when it’s a little cooler. It’s no big deal as the grass is not that high anyway.

I think the thing to do is to find some inside work that needs doing. Maybe I’ll clean up for awhile until the heat dies down. The bad part is that I can’t help but think about how high my electric bill is going to be!

With the tough economic times, our office has been looking for new ways to pick up business. One of the measures we have taken is to make a showing at some of the regional trade shows. We felt that by increasing the visibility of our image, we would be more recognizable to the public. That’s why we have developed an interest in having our own trade show booths to set up at these events. Once that was decided, we knew we had to have a quality booth that was portable.

Since we attend different types of shows, we thought that having different types of displays would be sensible. One type of display we have is called banner stands. The good thing about them is that you can print whatever you want on them; such as a logo. Another benefit is that they are lightweight and easy to set up. They have become an important part of our displays.

We also have another option for our shows. Sometimes we need to partition a space so as to have our own area. We have found a system called Pipe and Drape that works well in this capacity. These are also easy to set up as no tools are needed. We can also vary the size of our booth to the space we have. All in all, the trade shows have paid off in getting us noticed by our customers. We have had many positive comments about our displays and are hoping to expand into more areas soon.