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Grammys Banning Lapel Pins?

Posted on February 8, 2013 by jessica.n@pinmart.net

This weekend is another weekend in the long line of awards shows that happen in the early months of the new year. This weekend it’s the Grammys. Lots of glitz, glamour, music and mayhem, no doubt. But do you know … Continue reading →

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Don’t get the Chinese New Year Blues

Posted on February 5, 2013 by jessica.n@pinmart.net

Well, it’s almost New Years! Chinese New Year, that is. And with that exciting holiday comes a lot of celebration, food, color…. and factory shut downs. Working in the lapel pin industry in February can be a somewhat stressful career … Continue reading →

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When is a lapel pin more than a lapel pin?

Posted on January 24, 2013 by jessica.n@pinmart.net

I was an English major in college. One of the big cornerstones of that concentration is the study of metaphor, of symbolism. And perhaps that thought process has stuck with me more than with some since that time. But what … Continue reading →

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“Back in my day…”

Posted on December 13, 2012 by jessica.n@pinmart.net

Boy time flies. I still honestly don’t feel that far away from the day I graduated college, or even high school. Mind you, it has been (mumble, mumble) years, but somehow it still feels like last week most of the … Continue reading →

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Stockings stuffed with care

Posted on December 6, 2012 by jessica.n@pinmart.net

You know, with holiday shopping at the forefront of everybody’s minds this time of year, it becomes increasingly obvious as to who is hardest to shop for. And in my case, it’s not so much a who, but a what, … Continue reading →

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Friday, Black Friday

Posted on November 27, 2012 by jessica.n@pinmart.net

I will admit that I did not do any Black Friday shopping this year. The prospect of heading out Thanksgiving night, or even in the pre-dawn hours of Friday itself was just too unappealing for me to give it a … Continue reading →

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Awareness Ribbons for a quick fix

Posted on November 20, 2012 by jessica.n@pinmart.net

November’s a busy month. There’s Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, etc, etc. But November is also Lung Cancer Awareness Month. As someone who thankfully doesn’t know anyone who’s suffering from this particular form of cancer, I had to do some … Continue reading →

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Eco Pins Make A Statement

Posted on November 14, 2012 by jessica.n@pinmart.net

Happy “America Recycles Day”! Today is a great day to go online, or even just in line at the bank or the grocery checkout, and brag about how eco-friendly you are. Or if you unfortunately don’t have a whole lot … Continue reading →

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Getting Pinned?

Posted on November 13, 2012 by jessica.n@pinmart.net

I was working this morning with a gentleman who is ordering custom pins for a number of area schools he works at. From elementary school all the way through high school, and all of them meant to be worn by … Continue reading →

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“Happily Normal”

Posted on November 8, 2012 by jessica.n@pinmart.net

I saw an interesting post today on a Diabetes Awareness Facebook page. “What makes your life with diabetes happily ordinary?” I thought it was a really great question. People with diabetes live on a see-saw and demonstrate a balancing act … Continue reading →

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