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December 27, 2023

Career planning for the New Year

We often begin the new year with good intentions. And, after the break for the holidays, our professional life comes into sharp focus – with new […]
December 20, 2023

The magic of children’s picture books: Must-read titles for the Holiday Season

Sharing a book and reading aloud from a picture book is a fantastic way to boost children’s imagination, creativity, and language development. Favorite titles for the […]
December 18, 2023

Eco-friendly wrapping

Reduce your impact on the environment this festive season, by adopting alternative methods of wrapping, you can go a long way toward being more sustainable at […]
December 14, 2023

The gift of reading: book recommendations for the Holiday Season

Books make the perfect gift – whether birthdays, special achievements and rewards or the holiday season. Reading promotes knowledge and empathy – so in giving a […]
December 12, 2023

Work Life balance during the holiday season

Is it possible to achieve a healthy balance between work and life at this busy time of year? We talk you through some strategies for stress […]
November 29, 2023
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Navigating The EU’s Packaging Regulations

We all know the reasons why we need to ensure sustainability and to streamline packaging operations by switching to more sustainable products, such as paper. That’s […]
November 23, 2023

The Ultimate Guide to Creating Your Personal Growth Booklist

The Blueprint team explores the benefits of creating a personal growth list on paper so you can nurture your mind and the planet.   Why read […]
November 14, 2023
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Strategies for a Sustainable Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving let’s think about the importance of food waste reduction. There are many good reasons to adopt sustainability actions that prevent food waste reduction – […]
November 10, 2023
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Creating a Vision Board

Visualize success and manifesting your goals on paper! It’s possible to transform your goals into reality through the art of paper by creating a Vision Board. […]
November 7, 2023
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Digital Detox: Rediscovering the Joy of Physical Books in the Digital Age

As we reported last month, Gen Z loves paper books. Today, the printed word is having a little bit of a renaissance thanks to online interest […]
October 31, 2023
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How to host a zero-waste Halloween party

We all want to reduce our impact on the environment and live a more sustainable life. But sometimes it feels like seasonal events and, especially, Halloween […]
October 20, 2023
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The Lost Art of Handwriting: Rediscovering its Educational Significance

In a world dominated by screens and keyboards, the debate around the importance of handwriting might sound like a relic of the past. But let’s hit […]
October 13, 2023
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Mastering the art of to-do lists

We’re all familiar with them… the humble “to do” list is a staple of desktops everywhere – whether physical or digital. But how many of us […]
October 6, 2023
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How To Differentiate Yourself From Your Competitor

In the fast-paced world of digital marketing, it’s easy to overlook the timeless allure of direct mail. But how much attention do people really give to […]
October 3, 2023
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How to reduce office paper waste in your business

Reduce, reuse, recycle… We know that paper has one of the best recycling rates of any material – a fantastically closed-loop lifecycle. But what about the […]
September 28, 2023
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Eco-Wonders: Unveiling the Remarkable Advantages of Paper Packaging

In a world where environmental responsibility is our collective call to action, the packaging we choose matters more than ever. Amidst the array of options, paper […]
September 26, 2023
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How Printed Textbooks Shape Educational Journey

In our rapidly evolving digital age, where screens and gadgets often take center stage, it’s crucial to consider the significance of printed textbooks from the perspective […]
September 22, 2023
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195 Years of Victoria Woodhull, an Inspiring Biography

She was the first woman to run for the American presidency, the first woman to operate a Wall Street brokerage firm and she was an important […]
September 18, 2023
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Mastering the Art of Networking: Strategies for Building Meaningful Professional Connections

Love it or hate it, networking is an indispensable requirement of professional life. These 12 tips will help you master the dark art successfully. Networking is […]
September 13, 2023
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The myth of work-life balance

A new book by authors Marcus Buckingham and Ashley Goodall argues that the idea of work-life balance is a myth. Instead, we need to think about […]