Monthly Archives: July 2020

Packing the Truck Up

If you own a truck there is an inevitable time that you will get a call from a family member or someone you have not seen in a long time before.  That call will always go, “Hey how are you? Guess what we did” then they will talk about their new move and somehow wind down to the idea that don’t you have a truck?  Yes, you will say and at some point they will have asked if you were free on a certain weekend and you said no.  Well bam, they got you and you are now helping them move.  This is a good thing and can really help people out but sometimes all those shipping supplies in your truck can destroy it.  So I want to go over a few ways to save your truck from getting toasted while moving all those shipping supplies.

One thing to know is that cardboard can scratch the heck out of your truck.  I have seen it happen when things get thrown in and they are very heavy they protrude.  So this means that if you don’t have a bed liner you need to make one. 

It is a pretty easy solution and a few large blankets or towels can actually stop a whole lot of scratches from happening.  I do suggest strapping them down with a net or straps when the truck is loaded up.  THey will fly around if not secured.  The nets that made for truck beds and moving are really cheap but are made of bunjy and work well.

Family Unpacking Moving In Boxes From Removal Truck

Now there are usually the odd items that are heavy that get put in the truck.  This could be an elliptical or tv stand.  These usually find a way of scratching the outside of the truck paint.  I suggest getting some painters tape and layering it on the sides of your truck bed on the exterior.  Yes this adds a layer 5 of protection that can help those scratches not happen.  Once you get this done it doesn’t stick or scratch the paint when getting it off. THat is a super nice cheap way to save your truck from looking like it just went through a war.

After that just be available and be the one moving things in and out.  Be vocal and wise about how to move things in and be nice.  Niceness and good direction are usually the best way to save your truck from moving pains.

Why Companies are Using Digital Packaging?

As technology continues to evolve in modern society, it is crucial that we all learn more about the technology that we use everyday. We use technology in all aspects of our lives and to ensure that we are interacting appropriately with it, we need to understand more about one of the major phenomena called digital packaging.

Digital Packaging

Digital packaging uses digital technology to interact with consumers and enhance the overall experience that consumers have with the technology they use. It can include any packaging that uses three dimensional software, QR codes, smartphone apps, and artificial intelligence. It focuses on using interactive activities to promote the experiences that consumers have and to help increase the amount of technology that they will use in their lives.

Why Use It?

Digital packaging helps consumers relate to the brands and products that they are buying. Rather than buying a traditional product that you have bought several times before, companies are encouraging consumers to try new things with the digital packaging promotions. Digital packaging gives consumers unique and one of a kind relationships that they cannot have with other brands.

Companies are opting to use digital packaging to help set their brand apart from others. It is one of the main ways that companies are using technology to promote and improve their brand. They have found that people are willing to pay more for the digital experience. Many companies have not yet started using digital packaging, but when they start to realize the benefits that it can have for their brand, they will.

Which Companies Should Use Digital Packaging?

While all companies may not see the need to use digital packaging, it can truly benefit any company. Consumers today love to explore unique and creative opportunities. When companies are willing to spend more on their products and the marketing of their products, it can pay off. Consumers are willing to spend a few more dollars to have a one of a kind experience. Digital packaging allows this experience to exist.

No matter what type of company you have, you should explore the avenues that you have for digital packaging. Using great marketing companies and digital professionals can help you find new and exciting ways to attract the attention of new customers. When businesses of all types use digital packaging they are able to increase their sales and their number of new consumers.

Another benefit that consumers are able to gather from digital packaging products is data. Companies are able to use the data that is collected from digital packaging to better understand their customers. The digital packaging can be altered in several ways to help businesses collect important information. The information that they collect can help them better understand their consumers, their shopping experience, and what they are interested in.

Downsides to Digital Packaging

Digital packaging is often more expensive than other forms of packaging. It costs more to create and print, but the initial cost is likely worth the expense. Another potential downside to using digital packaging is that it may not be the best for the environment. If a company is environmentally friendly, they may not see the benefit that digital packaging has. It is often more difficult to recycle and is made with materials that are not ideal for the health of the earth.

Variety Of Candy Packaging

There is a wide variety of packaging that holds the most delicious candies that we love to enjoy. Here are a few different types of packages that hold candy and other kinds of treats.

Hanging Bags

Hanging bags are often seen in grocery stores and many other retail locations. These are a type of bag that is made of plastic and is sealed on both ends of the bag and may have seams in the middle.

The bags also have a hole that allows them to be hung on hooks so that they can be displayed on any rack. Hanging bags can hold multiple types of pre-packaged candies which will keep the candy nice and fresh when they are purchased to the consumer.

Pillow Bags and Pouches

Pillow bags and pouches are also a common type of candy packaging that is used to hold pre-wrapped candies in multiple bundles so that you can have more than one piece of candy. The bags have their name since they so much like a pillow and are usually found being laid flat on the shelves of the store and are known to hold small chocolate bars and individually wrapped gummy candy.

Gusseted Poly Bags

Gusseted poly bags are known for their flat bottoms because the pleat is pressed and becomes flattened. The bag allows for more space and keeps the shape of the box and can be heat sealed, tied, stapled, or taped shut. The poly bags are perfect for people to get more candy in one bag and these bags are more likely to be seen at pick-n-mix stations where people can get a bag full of various candies.

Reclosable Zipper Bags and Pouches

Reclosable zipper bags and pouches are highly useful because it allows the candy to stay fresh for a long period of time and allows anyone to enjoy them. The zipper allows the customers to close the bags and portion out their amount of candy and have it on the go.

Candy Trays

Candy trays are often bought in bulk and multiple sizes or can be bought custom-made in different shapes. The plastic trays are found inside of deluxe boxes and gift boxes that can hold candy individually. Candy trays are very popular when wanting to create a clean appearance.

Twist Ties or Heat Sealers

The poly bags that hold your candy and need to be tied up or sealed so that the candy doesn’t fall out and that’s where twist ties and heat sealers come in. Twist ties are a cheap options in order to close your bag. If you have candy that will sit on the shelf for a long time then it would be best to use heat sealers. They make the bag durable and airtight and helps preserve the freshness of your candy and it can sit out for a longer time.

Flexible Pouches

Flexible pouches are great for holding your pieces of candies and many other treats. Some pouches can be closed with a zipper seal. These pouches offer great printing capabilities so that you can add attractive candy branding on the pouch.

Foil Wrappers

Foil wrappers are also known as a common way to keep the freshness and original taste of the candy. The wrappers are often wrapped around different chocolates and other types of delicious sweets.

Gift Boxes

Gift boxes are usually used by retailers in order to create a beautiful presentation for the customers. Gift boxes come in different colors and shapes and can even be customized with different label applications. Although gift boxes are nice, they do not have an air-tight seal, so it would be beneficial to use small poly bags in order to preserve the candy.

Deluxe Two-Piece Boxes

Deluxe boxes are more heavy-duty and are used to store chocolates in a beautiful display for certain occasions. The design of this two-piece box makes if fun for the customer to open and give off a nice and clean look on the inside of the box. The boxes are often used with the candy trays in order to separate all of the treats and make the appearance even better.

When was the last time Tape saved you?

The older I get the more useful I am finding all the random things in my garage to be.  I remember my dad having so many what seemed like useless tools or rolls of things in the garage growing up and now I am starting to see how useful all of those crazy things were. Owning a home has changed my perspective on many things and one of those is the amounts of tape that are needed to keep a home in running order.  So these simple kinds of shipping supplies that kind are found at your average grocery or hardware store and I think most people who own a home need them.

The most important tape to have on hand in my opinion is actually going to be packing tape.  This is literally a tape used for shipping supplies, but I find it being super useful in the home. I like this tape because it is clear and is very strong.  Packing tape has been used for corrugated boxes for a very long time and holds lots of weight.  This makes it versatile to me and I find myself going for his tape the most.  I really think everyone should have a few rolls on hand just because you never know what you will need it for.

The next one I am going to talk about is the classic tape that everyone talks about.  That is duct tape.  This tape is very old and people have always associated it with the idea that it was created for taping ducts.  But the original reason duct tape was created was actually war.  This tape was created for World War II and was used to seal ammo cans from the elements.  They found that not only was it very waterproof, but very durable and that it actually stuck and patched lots of things. 

It became legendary in the Army and soldiers ended up bringing it home with them and it transitioned into a tape that was then turned from green to grey and used for ducts.  It is super useful for home and work.  I have foundmyself taping a paintbrush to an extended pole just to be able to paint at a very high location at home. The tape not only held the brush in place, but allowed me to put lots of pressure on it to paint super high areas on my house and it help like I had put a nail in it. So get yourself some tape and go and live life at home happier!

What things you need to move your house

The time has come, you have put in your offer and it was accepted.  The finances went through and you just finished closing.  Do you know what I am talking about now? Buying a home and finally getting to the stage of moving into it. This is a complicated and yet sometimes stressful and simplistic time.  The idea of moving all your things from one place to another sounds simple and in theory it really is, but there are some things that need to be taken into account to help lessen the stress and hardship involved.

It seems that having some things on hand are really useful. I find that stocking up on shipping supplies is a big step in the moving process.  So what kind of shipping supplies should you have on hand?  I think lots of cardboard boxes are a great start. But many are not taped or need to be retaped depending on their use. 

So get lots of packing tape to go along with them and you never know when those can come in handy for making barriers between items so they don’t get scratched or even items and vehicles for that matter. It is also important to make sure some things don’t move and tape can be very handy for that.  Scotch tape or panters tape is very useful for drawers you don’t plan on taking out before you move.  Keeping them from sliding out can save much damage from occurring on expensive furniture.

It is also important to have an idea of how many boxes you will need beforehand and this is a complicated process.  I find that you should walk through your current location and pretend in your head to figure out how many boxes you may need. This then correlates to how many you will need to buy and also what vehicles you will need to travel with them to the new home.

Now that you know how many boxes you may use and have planned out all the items you will be moving it is important to have a way to move them to your newly purchased home. Many people like to ask friends with trucks and large vans to help, but some people are not as lucky and don’t have friends who have large vehicles or a trailer they could use.  So other options are rental vehicles and Uhal is a big company that is usually in most cities.