About a year and a half ago, before I became a real adult and got a full time job, I was still in college. I had just grabbed some food in between classes and went to get some of my favorite fountain drink, and that is when I first saw one. There were new cups. These cups were made of corn. These cups were 100% biodegradable.

Now, I’m kind of a hippy. Not the extreme kind that has dreads and only wears handmade clothing, but the kind that appreciates it when people do little things to become more “Green”. So this move that my college made to have these “Corn Cups” was appreciated.

I didn’t bring up this random topic for no reason. BuyOnlineNow is celebrating April with our Go Green Sale, and the compostable cups just happen to be one of the items we have for sale. Check them out. They’re pretty sweet!

It’s April – and with April, comes spring! Well, at least in some areas. Here in Minnesota we’re still (not-so) patiently waiting for the snow to be completely gone. But we’re getting there!

Here at BuyOnlineNow, we take pride in our Green products. Since April is Earth Month, we are having a “Go Green Sale” all month long.

Not only can Going Green help save you money, but you can also help save the planet! It’s a win-win situation. We are offering over 4,000 Green products for 10% OFF all month long. These products include anything from Binders to Post-it Notes to Cleaning Supplies!

Happy Spring!

Four years ago today, my brother called me to tell me some exciting news. His wife was due relatively soon to have their first child, and he called to, in his words, “tell me some good news.” Well, he kept dragging it along, while I was of course going out of my mind with excitement, until he said, “APRIL FOOLS.”

That’s right – my own brother – pulled an April Fools’ joke on me. I guess that’s not surprising; he is my big brother after all.

Now that’s why I’m here – to help you have a little fun with the special day that is April 1^st (TOMORROW!).  One of my favorite inspirations for pranks on any day of the week is The Office. The following clip is one of my favorite pranks that Jim pulls on Dwight. Hope this sparks some ideas!

Yet, if you’re like me – maybe the video isn’t enough. So here’s a huge list of many different ideas! Good luck. I hope your pranks will be as entertaining as I hope mine to be.

However, if you’re a fan of funny men, you have reason to be excited. Will Ferrell will be on the show for several episodes when The Office returns on April 14. Preview that joyous moment here.

If you’re not quite ready to say goodbye to Michael Scott just yet, you can watch this tribute to the “World’s Best Boss ” as many times as your heart desires.

Now to leave you with one of my favorite Jim and Michael moments:

Michael: "And in the future if I want to say something funny, or witty, or do an impression, I will no longer, ever do any of those things."
Jim: "Does that include 'That's What She Said?'
Michael: "Mmhmm. Yes."
Jim: "Wow. That is really hard. You really think you can go all day long? Well, you always left me satisfied and smiling, so..."
Michael: "That's what she said!"  

I have been blessed to learn about a new creation from Quartet, which is the greatest thing since sliced bread. I’m not kidding here, folks. When I was in high school and college, I was in different groups that liked to use Flipcharts – and I always loved using them. However, Quartet has gone above and beyond to a whole new level of Flipcharts.

If you’ve ever used Flipcharts before, you know that they can be great for presentations, group meetings and brainstorming sessions. However, when it comes time to transfer those pages onto neat organized documents on the computer, it can be difficult to replicate any drawings, charts or diagrams. Have no fear – Kapture is here!

With Quartet Kapture Digital Flipcharts you can capture your ideas just once, right at the meeting, and the sheets will digitally transfer to your computer through the Bluetooth pen and USB receiver.

Not completely sold yet? Watch this video that offers a more complete demonstration on this amazing new technology.

We at BuyOnlineNow.com love shredders, and we absolutely love the newest shredders by the Swingline Company.  For over 80 years, Swingline has given you the world's most popular and reliable office supplies, including the iconic Red Swingline Stapler.  That same durability and quality can now be found in shredders that are designed to help you protect sensitive and confidential information.  The new Swingline shredders are quiet, well built, and reliable.

The innovation of the Stack and Shred shredder is the best we’ve seen in some time. The Swingline Stack and Shred is an ultra quiet, cross cut, automatic shredder that shreds up to 100 sheets at once so you can spend less time feeding the shredder and more time getting things done.  Simply stack, shut, and go!

Take a look at the video below to see the Swingline Stack and Shred Shredder in action and visit us a BuyOnlineNow.com for our selection of Swingline Shredders.