It is no secret that Mark and I are big fans of all things baked, so it should not be a big shock to those who know us that we find Denise Hoopers the following accomplishment extremely impressive.
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“Tens of thousands of people” submitted to the 2010 Pillsbury Bake-off Contest, but Denise Hoopers “Deluxe Triple Chocolate Cookie” recipe has emerged as one of only 100 finalists! This means that she has recieved some fancy prizes from Pillsbury and is also being flown to Florida in May for the championship.
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Just for fun, we are offering 10 “Cookie Research Grants” to be used for the baking, munching, and analysis of these “Deluxe Triple Chocolate Cookies.”
All you have to do is comment below indicating your desire to participate, and we will send a $30.00 Visa gift card (till they are gone) to cover your cookie baking expenses.
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There are no strings attached, but our hope is that after baking and enjoying Denise Hoopers cookies you will go to the Pillsbury website and review her recipe. Have fun!
We have had several (more than usual) reports of shock-induced fainting.
This sudden loss of consciousness has typically been experienced by Helser clients on the receiving end of our “extreme customer service,” but recently we have seen an alarming increase in home-owner faintings as well. Apparently, the emotional impact of a high quality window treatment unveiling can be too much for some to handle and they abruptly ”check out.”
Stylish Fainting Helmet
In an effort to help avoid any unnecessary injuries we recommend asking your client to assume a seated position before the unveiling. For those more acutely affected by this potentially dangerous phenomenon we recommend a helmet. Here are some helmets that will provide safety without sacrificing style.
Also, as a courtesy we will be providing free smelling salts by request and while supplies last.
One of our Drapery Hardware Specialists commandeered a go-cart that Mark brought in for repairs. I guess Ruth had some free time after lunch and performed the cart-jacking minutes after the repairs were complete. According to witnesses, the look on her face was one of mischievous glee and….well…..frankly she seems like a new woman since the incident.
Our parking lot makes a fantastic track so maybe Mark should leave it here so the employees can blow off some steam or get energized when they need to!
We are an industry that produces a large amount of scrap fabric so we thought you may find this interesting and fun to try. According to Wikipedia, this craft is regaining popularity in Japan as an ecologically friendly alternative to wrapping paper. In the US we use 4 million tons of wrapping paper every holiday season…..so why not!?!?
click here for some common Furoshiki wrapping patterns.
See what happens when you delegate?!?! The invitations to our company Christmas party went out today and this was what we found in our in-boxes. Mark and I are feeling a little bushwhacked right now but we will get over it …… At least Mark is the one who got stuck with the girlie “tadaaa!” pose and I got the much cooler “raise the roof” pose!
Heather “the H-factor” Fox is our super-talented marketing assistant and is widely regarded as the most fun person on mother earth to work with.
Santa came early and brought “Josie” a 10 week old Shih-Tsu. She has brought tons of laughter into our home with her charming ways and is a fun addition to our family.
Our good buddy JD Winters is a hyper-talented and uber-creative contributor on an “as needed basis” over here at Helser Brothers and this Halloween he really pulled out all the stops for his little boy. Here is a video of his costume!
This year a neighbor encouraged us to have our kids enter a craft in the Arizona State Fair. After looking through the catalog, one category hit close to home: Metal Craft. We knew we had the resources, but the kids also needed the skills. So one afternoon, Briggs and Finn came over to Helser Brother to have me teach them how to weld and to build their projects for the Fair. After looking at all the possible parts, the kids quickly decided what they wanted to make…….
Welding must be part of the Helser DNA, because after only a short while, Briggs and Finn were able to weld without my help. The finished products were mother and child bird team by Briggs, and a sword fish by Finn.
Yesterday the whole family went to the fair to find out if the boys’ projects had placed. We are happy to say the Briggs placed second and Finn third in the Metal Craft category.
The kids liked welding so much that they can’t wait to work on their next project. We’ll keep you posted.
We rushed an order out to Christine at “Strictly Fancy” the other day which not only spared her a heap of grief, but also made her look pretty good to her client. In a very nice thank you card she said ”You guys made me look like a window treatments superhero!” The image above came to mind and “Princess Curtana” was born
If you would like to have our Princess Curtana desktop wallpaper just check your screen resolution by clicking here , click the correct size 1024 x 768, 1280 x 1024, 1280 x 768, 1366 x 768, then right click the image and select “set as background”
How on earth did we survive before wireless internet access? I’ve got a nice breeze, Vivaldi in my ears, single-digit humidity, 75 degrees, ducks, birds singing, yorkiepoo’s, labradoodles, and chiweenie dogs everywhere, and no bugs! Man, if you’ve got to work, this is how to do it. It is easy to forget after a hot summer, but now I remember why we live in Arizona…..Have a great day, and neener, neener!
I was digging through some old photos and found these from the IWCE in Atlanta……
Mark and I had some fun tossing the football around after the exhibit hall closed one night. I forgot that ball was in the boxes!
We Tried to get our buddy Mary Dwan airborne with the helium balloons but she would not fly……Mark said that he felt a little lighter on his feet, but we couldn’t get the moonwalk experience we were hoping for….
The IWCE can be a hoot if you have the right attitude. Can’t wait till next May!
…… At least Mark is the one who got stuck with the girlie “tadaaa!” pose and I got the much cooler “raise the roof” pose!
Santa came early and brought “Josie” a 10 week old Shih-Tsu. She has brought tons of laughter into our home with her charming ways and is a fun addition to our family.
How on earth did we survive before wireless internet access? I’ve got a nice breeze, Vivaldi in my ears, single-digit humidity, 75 degrees, ducks, birds singing, yorkiepoo’s, labradoodles, and chiweenie dogs everywhere, and no bugs! Man, if you’ve got to work, this is how to do it. It is easy to forget after a hot summer, but now I remember why we live in Arizona…..Have a great day, and neener, neener!
