I'm serious. You could send this moose to a variety of people for a variety of occasions with a variety of fun messages:
To your best friend who lives far, far away -- I moose you so much! Wait a minute. Did I say moose? I meant I miss you so much. Sometimes I get confused without you here to keep me straight...
To your office secretary who's famous for her sugar cookies -- You outdid yourself at the company picnic this year! Here's a new cookie cutter for your collection. It's just a little something to let you know that your hard work around here is very much appreciated. Thank you!
To your Godchildren who love a good storybook -- We already know what happens when you give a moose a muffin. Wonder what would happen if we gave a moose a cookie. Want to find out??
To your fishing buddy who also happens to enjoy cooking and baking -- Canada, here we come!! Hey man, you making cookies for the trip? No? Then forget about it. You can't come. Oh alright, I guess you can come...IF you promise not to fall out of the boat this time!
To your neighbor who could really use a pick-me-up -- Sorry to hear about your recent lay off. Let's get together and bake and cry and talk and commiserate and make plans for where to go from here...
To your mom who doesn't hear from you nearly enough -- Dear Mom, I love you more than you will ever know. And it's not just because you make the best cookies West of the Mississippi!
-- These moose cookie cutter ideas are brought to you by: Brooke Meadows who strongly believes that a Little Something can say so very much
Do you LIKE us yet? (06/25/2010)
We're having a contest -- Facebook style!
The rules are simple: 1. Everyone who likes us on FB will be entered into the drawing! 2. Those who praise LittleSomething.com on our wall will be entered a second time. 3. Those who praise LittleSomething.com in their status will be entered a third time.* 4. One winner will receive two FREE Little Somethingsand a coupon to send one more FREE.
So Like Us on Facebook Right Away! And don't forget to read the fine print below... Deadline for entries is midnight EST on Sunday, June 27, 2010. Winner will be selected via Random.org. *All status updates must tag LittleSomething.com in order to count. (To tag us, simply type @LittleSomething.com in the text.)
Money Making Idea = Be Memorable (06/15/2010)
Here's a must-read for sales and services reps.
It's a blog post about the value of impressive customer service... To woo an individual client is to reap the benefits of his or her loyalty. "The real gold is in your repeat clients and their referrals," says Lisa Wagner of Piranha Marketing.
Pop our newest Little Something in the mail today... It's sure to delight friends and family members of all ages!
Have you heard about our Monthly Theme? (05/14/2010)
It's our way of helping you to stay on task with honoring the special people in your life. Make it a habit to brighten someone's day each month...
Meet One of Our Happy Customers (05/06/2010)
Denise Scarbrough of Kennerdell, Pennsylvania, is a busy mother of three.
You know, the word BUSY should probably be in all caps... Her children are ages 1 week, 18 months, and 3 years! WOW!
Here's what Denise had to say about LittleSomething.com:
"I've ordered from you a few times, and every gift I've sent they have loved!!!! I love this site and love the products you have!" - Denise Scarbrough
Thanks, Denise! We love that you love us so much. :)
Baby Cakes on Clearance! Have a Ball... (04/22/2010)
We ran out of popcorn and pretzels pretty quickly after marking them down... So we added some other Little Somethings to the CLEARANCE Category: Baby's First! Celebration Cake Rubber Band Ball
Get them while they're hot!
Limited Time Offer (04/15/2010)
Chocolate Covered Popcorn and Chocolate Drizzled Popcorn Now Only $7.00 (Shipping included to U.S destinations, as always.)
Offer only valid while supplies last. Check out our Clearance Section now to see if these Little Somethings are still in stock!
Due to the warming weather in Pennsylvania, these items will be removed from our site during the spring and summer months. April 30th is the deadline --- unless they sell out sooner!
Welcome Back, Lavender. (04/02/2010)
Our most popular scent from Paddywax has returned to the site! Good news for those who want to send a Little Something Lavender... This candle will literally brighten someone's day.
Need a Chocolate Fix? (03/30/2010)
Then participate in our March Madness Contest. Every 10th Person to Respond Will Win a Free Brownie!
We'll send you one of our favorite Little Somethings, the Fudgey Chocolate Chip Brownie from Poppie's Dough.
Enter now. (Those who previously entered the contest are retroactively eligible to win a brownie!)
Final Four to Win Free Little Somethings! (03/25/2010)
LittleSomething.com is getting into the spirit of March Madness. Want a chance to win? Then show some hussle...
The first 64 to respond will be entered into our First Round Drawing. Then 32 winners will receive a coupon for $1 off and be entered into the Second Round Drawing. Then 16 winners will be upgraded to a coupon for $2 off and entered into the Semifinal Drawing. Then eight winners will be upgraded to a coupon for 50% off and entered into the Final Drawing. Then the Final Four will be upgraded to a coupon for one free Little Something and entered in the Championship Drawing. Our Contest Champion will receive a Little Something Gift Box in the mail with five Little Somethings of his or her choosing.
Jelly beans are a sweet way to say, "Happy Easter!" Pair this Little Something with our green grass notecard for an extra seasonal touch.
Happy Spring!
Support a Soldier (03/09/2010)
This month, we encourage you to uplift someone who's serving in the military!
And to make the March theme even more meaningful, LittleSomething.com will make a donation to Operation Troop Appreciation!
For every Little Something sent to an APO address this month, we'll give one dollar to OTA, an organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Their mission: To build and sustain the morale of deployed troops, enabling them to complete their missions with the assurance that the American public supports and appreciates their selfless service and daily sacrifices.
Unfamiliar with our Mail-a-Smile Movement? Here's a link to another short video explaining our Monthly Themes.
Last One There's a Rotten Egg! (03/04/2010)
My three-year-old has been saying that a lot lately. She learned it from her big brother. And now I'm saying it too! I can't help it (another popular phrase at my house)...
Time to honor your sweetheart... Or maybe ask someone to be yours... Either way, you don't have to confine your love to just one day of the year!
People expect to be wooed on Valentine's Day. Why not surprise that special someone? Why not unexpectedly share what's on your heart? Here's an idea. Write a note. Say, "I don't need a calendar to tell me when to love you. I love you today. I love you yesterday. I love you tomorrow."
Get as sappy as you want. That's the official standpoint of LittleSomething.com. February has been designated as Sweetheart Month. And here to tell you all about it is our President and Co-Founder Mark Helsel.
Looking for a Discount? (02/04/2010)
Well you're in luck!
We recently partnered with Snatter.com to give a discount to anyone who either tweets or posts on Facebook about us. You promote us. We reward you. It's a beautiful thing.
Not only will you be doing yourself a favor, you'll be spreading the word about LittleSomething.com and potentially brightening the lives of more and more and more people!
Thank you.
One of Our Vendors to Be Featured on CBS Evening News with Katie Couric (01/28/2010)
Once upon a time, we found a charming Little Something...a candle in a tin that comes with its own little box of matches!
Cute, cute, cute!
Tomorrow, the candlemakers will share their story on network television.
Tune in and you'll likely discover why the Paddywax Candle is a great Little Something.
We assure you, it's not just because it's cute.
Who: The creators of Paddywax, Gretchen Hollingsworth + David Duncan. What: CBS Evening News with Katie Couric. When: This Friday, January 30. Where: CBS news crew travels to Paddywax's Decatur factory. Why: The husband-and-wife team behind the boutique fragrance company weigh in on small business's impact on the Gross Domestic Product.
The Joy of Unsolicited Praise (01/21/2010)
We got a super nice email this afternoon from one of our newest customers. She's an executive life coach, management consultant, mediator, author, corporate trainer and motivational speaker. And today she uplifted and inspired our work here at LittleSomething.com! What I mean by that is, we are pleased to be the cause of so much joyfulness...
"I'm loving this site and very happy that I came across it...As a career life coach, it is also my job to brighten the day of my clients and pretty much everyone else within touching or clicking (I live on Facebook and Twitter) distance. I look forward to sending Little Somethings and spreading the joy amongst my business associates, friends and family. Hoorah!"
Niquenya Fulbright, Chicago, IL
Here's an Idea for You... (02/09/2010)
Send beer cheese!
Here's an even better idea... Send more beer cheese!
It's an ideal time to honor and uplift all the deserving people in your life. That's because our Wisconsin Amber Beer Cheese isavailable for a limited time only at the low price of $6.
And while you're in a bargain shopping mood, be sure to check out all our Clearance Items.
You can't go wrong sending a Little Something for a little less!
New Videos to Introduce a New Idea (01/14/2010)
You have the power to brighten someone's day. Will you commit to using that power at least once a month?
If so, then get on board with our monthly themes at LittleSomething.com! President and Co-Founder Mark Helsel explains the plan in the first video. Then he introduces January's theme in the second.
To summarize: It would sure be wonderful if, as a community, we all resolved to spread happiness on a regular basis and thereby make the world a better place...
Video Archives (01/12/2010)
These clips predate my time at LittleSomething.com. They're a historical record of sorts, offering insight into the careful selection of some of our original Little Somethings. I love the enthusiasm shared by co-owner Matt Garber (behind the camera) and his wife Christina in the making of these videos and the founding of a company that touches so many lives.
Two, Four, Six, Eight... (01/07/2010)
Who do YOU appreciate? Now is the time to say so.
LittleSomething.com officially designates January as: Count Your Blessings Month
The beginning of a new year --- a new decade even --- is a perfect time to reflect on what's good in your life.
Is there someone who's been particularly influential or supportive? Is there someone who makes you a better person? Is there someone who simply deserves a big thanks for giving such a cool Christmas present?
Then say...Thank you so much. Or say...I appreciate you more than you know. If you count someone among your blessings, say it with a Little Something. :)
Thanks for All the Love in 2009 (12/31/2009)
As LittleSomething.com looks forward to a new year of mailing smiles, I took a moment to look back... We have received so many positive comments throughout 2009 and really appreciate all the supportive feedback! A special thank you goes out to all our fans. This is what we heard from two of the moms among them:
"I love LittleSomething.com! With four little ones, I find it difficult to shop for little thank you gifts, and this has been perfect! I have a great church family that often blesses my family with babysitting or other things, and it's been wonderful to be able to quickly send a smile and a thank you in the mail to them!Thanks!" --Stephanie Gardner
"When I had my third little girl, a lady I only knew through my oldest daughter's dance lessons took her to dance several times to help me out. I wanted to send her something to thank her. I wanted it to be more personal and interesting than a thank you card. So I sent her a candle from LittleSomething.com. After she received it she told me how much she appreciated it and how much it brightened her day. It was an inexpensive and easy way to thank her. I would certainly do it again." --Liz McNulty
