Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Green Tip Wednesday - Be a Flom.


This morning I received an email from a friend and former boss, Jason Flom. His father, the legendary lawyer Joseph Flom just passed away at 87. Prior to starting my custom invitations business, I worked for Jason for 9 years at a his record label, Lava Records, in New York City. While I only met Mr. Flom a few times, and I have not seen Jason in 5 years, I felt profoundly sad with this news.

I began to think about the amazing legacy Mr. Flom was leaving. How much Jason and his siblings looked up to their dad and mentor. How Mr. Flom, along with Jason's late mother Claire Flom, taught their children, and everyone else, that we all have the ability to not just give to others, but to inspire them.

If you do not know who Mr. Flom is, just google his name and you will quickly learn he is both a legal legend and a generous soul. His story of Ellis Island immigrant family to successful business man is inspiring in itself. But his giving spirit and philanthropic endeavors are awe-inspiring. What I love about much of his philanthropy is that Mr. Flom provided opportunities for others to excel.

And that apple did not fall far from the tree. Working for Jason was one of the greatest gifts I have received in my lifetime. Jason's parents taught him to leave the world better than how he found it. Jason in turned passes that on to everyone he meets. He never stops looking for ways to do good, for someone else. The fact that Jason is also crazy successful, and will be a legend in his own right, is not by chance.

But the thing is, we can all be a Flom. We don't have to live in New York City, or have a high profile job, or even a lot of money. We can all be a Flom just by doing one thing everyday to help someone else. Just start right where you are, right now.

Both Jason and his parents are proof that if you look outside of yourself to make the world better, you can and will be a success in your own life.

The depths to which Joe Flom will be missed will unravel in the days ahead, but my hope is that his unending impact on this world will comfort his family and friends.

If we just did one thing every day to help one person, no matter how small, just imagine the legacy we could all leave our children.

That's my green tip on this Wednesday. Go be a Flom.

Rest in peace, Mr. Flom.

Amy DeRouen Nelson
aka Ms. Paperlicious

Sunday, February 20, 2011

Engagement Ring Ideas. From Sears!


Wait, what?! Engagement rings from Sears. I can see that as a completely normal statement... wayyy back when my grandma was a young bride and Sears was the only game in town. But could it be that Sears' selection of diamond rings by David Tutera, of My Fair Wedding on WEtv, is absolutely lovely?!

Yes, it could.

Just see for yourself!


Ms. Paperlicious could easily love something like this Certified Diamond Bridal Set. So preeee-ttty!

Ms. Paperlicious could spend hours looking at these wedding rings. And this guy, David Tutera is like a little mini-mogul of wedding fashion. A bride-to-be could really get some great ideas from this gent.

Makes her want to get married all over again (to the same guy of course). In fact, why can't we just have a wedding every few years just for fun!?

And keep a look-out for our new line of engagement invitations, bridal shower invites, wedding invitations, and custom menu cards! We are inspired!

Saturday, February 19, 2011

Super Saturday Sale! Invites Just $0.99


Celebrate our great presidents with the Paperlicious.com Super Saturday Sale! Invites just $0.99 plus FREE shipping on orders over $65.

Get a sweet deal today on custom invitations and green stationery too.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

President's Day Sale!


All invitations are on sale for just $0.99 each! Plus free shipping on orders over $65.

So party it up at your next shindig with our St. Patricks Day Invitations, Graduation invitations, Briday Shower Invitations, and Baby Shower Invitations. And our current favorite, Easter Egg Hunt invitations!

Our custom invitations are printed on 100% recycled fiber paper!

Thanks George!

Monday, February 14, 2011

St. Patrick's Day Invitations On Sale


Celebrate St. Patty's Day with green invitations from Paperlicious.com! Get it?! Green as in 100% Recycled. Green as in oh those Irish sure love green. Then there's the green you'll save because all St. Patrick's Day Invitations are on sale! Plus free shipping on orders over $65. And don't forget to sign up for our newsletter for an additional 15% off discount code for first time buyers.

Our new St. Patrick's Day Invitations are perfect for your Irish themed baby shower baby sprinkle invitation or your cute cupcake's birthday party invitations.

Planning a luck in love bridal shower? We have the perfect shamrock invitation for that too!

And we've got just the ticket for your rockin green birthday party!


Thursday, February 3, 2011

Thoughtful Thursday

If you worry too much about what other people think of you, it means you have more confidence in their opinions than in your own.

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Green Tip Thursday - Recycle for Rewards

Here at Paperlicious, we love recycling. That's why we used only 100% recycled fiber paper from a mill that supports sustainable forestry for all of our custom invitations and green stationery.

SO.... when Ms. Paperlicious was recently at a Rite Aid and noticed this fancy little kiosk outside the store, she went home and immediately googled said kiosk. Joy to behold! It was a can recycling center from greenopolis.com!

These cool little boxes allow you to recycled your aluminum cans and plastic bottles for rewards and even charitable donations. Double good!

Ms. Paperlicious popped over to their sign-up page and registered in about 1 minute. You can create a profile, even blog about your recycling. There's a search box where you can input your zip code and find your nearest box.

The rewards work on a point system for participation on the website plus what you recycle at the kiosks. Five thousand points gets you a $10 Amazon giftcard and we received 2011 points just for signing up. There's many local options with the Entertainment Book Rewards section where just 100 points will get you a 2-for-1 admission to a local theatre or a discount on a restaurant. There's also Fandango movie rewards or you can donate your points as dollars to a charity of your choice. Pretty amazing deal!

This is a fantastic project to do with small children to teach them about recycling. How fun will it be for them to see their recycling work in action when they pick their rewards!

LOVING this little kiosk, particularly because someone in our household is addicted to Mountain Dew.

You must, must, must check this out right now!