During my research on National MFG Day I found out about the MOST important and under celebrated holiday in the universe. National Doughnut Day. Once I read about it, I couldn’t stop thinking about it, and I was sure you would want to learn more. So, I Googled for more information.

National Doughnut Day is celebrated on the first Friday in June. Many doughnut shops give away free doughnuts on this date. I love doughnuts. I want a doughnut right now. While I’m sure I heard about it in June, somehow, I didn’t mark my calendar. I can’t believe, especially for anything as important as doughnuts! Damn it. As I read, I realized that there are TWO, yes that’s right, TWO National Doughnut Days. The second date is right around the corner on November 5.

Often times, our customers look to us to make suggestions on how to use our items. Whether they need help for a particular situation or just want more information on how to best use a product, we at C-Line are happy to guide them in the right direction!

Here is a recent question we received from a customer.

Question

Hello C-Line Products, I am a teacher at a middle school and as all my students have completed their final exams, the school year has finally ended. However, I am now left with a bunch of study cards, a few junior expanding files and index card holders that I won’t be really using during summer break. I would like to make good use out of the C-Line Junior Size Expanding File for  purposes other than storing index cards or notes. Would you happen to have any other creative ideas on how to organize index cards or use an expanding file for other purposes? (more…)

Pop quiz time! Do you know when C-Line Products first started producing Shop Ticket Holders, also known as Job Ticket Holders? 1954. Over 60 years, C-Line has created different Shop Ticket Holders and each has its own unique features. (more…)

When milestones occur, it tends to make people become reflective on the past. This year, C-Line is celebrating its 60th birthday and I guess it makes me reflect on all the innovations the company has produced.
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Over the long holiday weekend, my husband and I went to many gatherings, some with people we see weekly and some with people we only see once a year. I am usually good remembering names, but when you are introduced to ten or so new people in the span of twenty minutes, all while you are trying to hang up your coat, take off your snow boats, and settle in to the party, it can be tough.

It made me think that next time, we need name badges! It does not matter if they are elaborate tags set in plastic name badge holders or as simple as a self-branded “hello my name is” badge.

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Ever been on a website, looking for something specific, but the search just cannot find it?  That has happened to me numerous times and I am pleased to say that that scenario will never happen to you on C-Line.com.

Why you ask?  Because C-Line’s website search tool is now powered by Google!  Yes, the same technology that you use to search the entire internet is now being used to search all of C-Line.com.
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Wishing you a happy and healthy
Holiday Season and New Year!

The C-Line Marketing Department
Jean, Rose, Lindsay, Paul & Sir Lancelot

With the state of the economy right now, many people are starting to cut back in their gift spending. We all know that before you know it, all the gifts can certainly add up! But the holiday season does not have to break the bank. There are many ways to enjoy the gift giving season with your friends and family.

1. Set up a gift exchange. Is there a certain group of people you always exchange gifts with? Instead of giving a present to each person, exchange names (in secret or not) and buy just one present for the person you picked. Usually, this means the price range is a bit higher, but you save money overall because your are not buying multiple presents.
2. Gift giving does not always need to mean extravagance. Just the other day, a friend of mine told me a story about getting his neighbor a special type of sheet protector with black paper she had been searching for. It is inexpensive (about $10 for the box) and maybe not a traditional holiday gift, but I’m sure she loved it even more. Remember, it is not about the cost, but the thought of the gift given.
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Ever think about using sheet protectors to help you stay organized, but walk into your local office supply store and get totally daunted by all your choices? Check out this guide to help you select the right sheet protector!

You can even use what you learn to find the perfect mix of sheet protector styles, weights, color and more to keep you organized during your holiday gift shopping.

If you have a question or comment, don’t forget to post it below.

Just the other night I did something daring and colored my hair. Okay, I know, it doesn’t seem like a liberating experience, but I had been dying my hair myself the same shade of “bright black” for about a third of my life. So what swayed me to change? The fact that the cost of my hair color was a part of the “Pretty in Pink” promotion, where participating salons and spas offer select services at a fixed price of $31. These salons and spas also make a pre-set donation to Breast Cancer Network of Strength™ so we can receive the benefit of the discounted services.

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