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Of Winter Storms and Kids in the Family Room
When snow is falling and everyone's enjoying a cup of hot chocolate, Mr Sketch should come to mind, at the very least. This weather we've been seeing promotes creativity simply because we are trapped, sometimes for a couple of days, inside our homes where the space suddenly becomes smaller than we remember. If you have children, having [...]
Fat Pens, Skinny Pens, & Around & Around We Go
Over the last decade I've seen a number of great pens hit the shelves and then disappear as if whisked into another dimension. It's maddening. You find something you like, and POOF, it's gone. Worse, trends make stability in a writing instrument nearly impossible--unless you spend an EEgads amount of money on something tres chic. We [...]
The Dry Erase Dilemma
I have taught college level creative writing, and I admit that using the dry erase boards in a classroom is almost as much fun as imparting the knowledge I've acquired through the years. I love the huge lengths of white board because they invite scribble--in color! It's so much easier to communicate information in a [...]
Golf Season Approaches
Golfing is such a fun sport. You get to walk around on beautiful grounds whacking a ball into practically forever (and hopefully toward the green of your choosing), and it's good exercise. It's also relaxing--unless you've wagered your last two week's pay--and it lets you enjoy the great weather and the challenge. That's a neat [...]
China Hydro Users Search For Other Options
We've carried the Peel Off China Hydro for years, but now it's gone. The manufacturer stopped making it, and we have searched for over two years for a replacement. We have found two very different options that we think you'll be able to use effectively. One is the Markal Trades marker with the hydro refill. It [...]
So...What IS in your drawer?
If you're in any of the trades, you have a serious need for great marking tools. We have a number of them, and more are coming soon. Whether it's auto body repair, marking parts, putting directions on pipes or other metal objects, or maybe making marks of things exposed to high levels of radiation, you can [...]
Writers Beware: Tips for that First Draft Part 2
Ok, now that you know you can write every crazy thing that occurs to you with respect to your characters and plot line, you should know that it is ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL that you DO NOT TALK ABOUT YOUR BOOK. I'll bet you wonder why, especially since there are two common activities you know about: 1) In [...]
Writers Beware: We have what you need to write that book!!!!
I can truly say this site is full of products that will make you WANT to write that book you always talked about. And I can add to the danger by telling you that I teach writing, and I'm willing to share some secrets every writer should know. Yes. I am. First, you must find time to [...]
How Mr Sketch Made Movie NIght Even Better
Mr Sketch has made a name for itself with kid products that are fun and easy to use. Recently they've been redesigned with fun graphics on the packaging and some new scents for your family's enjoyment. My favorite is the Movie Night theme pack with 6 scented markers for kids to draw with while you are [...]
New Year's Resolutions: How to Keep Them Part 2
Now that you know you must make your goal reachable, and you have to avoid the tyranny of the "oughts", perhaps you can think more clearly about the goal itself. You can select small steps to take, and do whatever schedule you create for a week or two just to see if it fits. Changes [...]