Save the Date Magnets are not just for weddings!  We see family reunions, company picnics, birthdays, christenings and tons more – anything that has a date, can be a reminder on your fridge (or lamp, or car, or speaker, or frame… you get the point)!

If you’re looking to order some Save the Date Magnets and save some cash go visit the Save the Date page on our Magnets.com website – Click on our Google+ icon and when we reach 100+’s we will be releasing a huge coupon – comment on this post to be notified when we reach our goal!

Stock Logo has collected the past logos of some of the most famous companies.  Then with tongue firmly planted in cheek, they predict what the ‘future’ logo may look like.  Loving Apple and Starbucks.

Got an art team? Feeling like killing time on  hump day?   Send us your logo – before and after for a 10% coupon!

Entrepreneurs are fascinated with quotes.  The words from Poets, Authors, Leaders and Legends can say just the right thing to add some wind to your sails.  They spark us to creativity, build esteem, motivate and inspire us to write goals and dream big.  They can be the evidence that success is truly possible.

Here are our top 12 favorite quotes – it was just too hard to narrow down to 10.  So jot them down, memorize your favorite, scribble them on the walls, brand them on your palm, write them on post-its and decorate your office! Be inspired, believe in yourself, believe in your company, your employees and do whatever it takes to keep inspiration close at hand.

The longer you’re not taking action the more money you’re losing – Carrie Wilkerson

Entrepreneurship is living a few years of your life like most people won’t so you can spend the rest of your life like most people can’t – A student in Warren G. Tracy’s class

Be nice to geeks, you’ll probably end up working for one – Bill Gates

It’s easier to ask forgiveness than it is to get permission – Grace Hopper

The loudest one in the room is the weakest one in the room - American Gangster

Doing business without advertising is like winking at a girl in the dark, you know what you are doing but nobody else does – Ed Howe

Everyone has an invisible sign hanging from their neck saying, ‘make me feel important.’ Never forget this message when working with people – Mary Kay Ash

Whether you think you can or you can’t, you’re right - Henry Ford

Always treat your employees exactly as you want them to treat your best customers – Stephen R. Covey

I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed­ – Michael Jordan, Basketball Legend and Entrepreneur

A business has to be involving, it has to be fun, and it has to exercise your creative instincts – Richard Branson, Entrepreneur

Those who try to do something and fail are infinitely better than those who try nothing and succeed -Lloyd Jones

Got a quote that moves you?

Comment below, we would LOVE to hear yours!

You might be wondering what the science is behind having contests that require likes on Facebook or followers on Twitter. After all, how many friends do people really have, right? Well for us, the incentive is really about sharing good news.

And goodness, do we have good news for you!  Two pieces, in fact!

From now until July 4th, we’ve got some great discounts on our already low prices!

• Orders totaling $145 should use the promo code July10 for $10 off.
• Orders totaling $250 should use the promo code July25 for $25 off.
• Orders totaling $375 should use the promo code July40 for $40 off.
• Orders totaling $700 should use the promo code July90 for $90 off.

Need another reason to spread the word? Have you heard about our $50 4th of July Visa Gift Card contest?! If not, get in on the action! Just have at least five friends like us on Facebook or Twitter and we’ll enter you in a drawing to win a $50 Visa Gift Card.

Enjoy the holiday weekend, and have a bit of fun with Magnets.com

Today is the Major League Baseball First-Year Draft. It’s not as big as the drafts in the other three major professional sports (football, hockey, basketball) because baseball players take so long to develop in the minor leagues relative to the other major sports. Still, it’s an exciting day for thousands of young men. Baseball’s draft is the longest of any other sports — it lasts 50 rounds — and it used to be

Once upon a time, baseball cards ruled the day. In an era before Playstations, iPods and cell phones galore, kids entertained themselves with their larger than life heroes on slabs of cardboard. Not only were baseball cards on cards in packs with gum, they also came in magnets. These days, these baseball card magnets are not available in modern cards. No big shock there, right? But you can find all sorts of older magnets on sites of all stripes which is surprising.  And forget not about baseball magnets!

Have you ever seen a baseball card magnet anywhere? Maybe you know the answer to our #triviatuesday question on Twitter, which pays homage to the baseball draft:

What was the last year the Major League Baseball draft went beyond 50 rounds?

Think Memorial Day and a few things are likely to come to mind.  Neighborhood BBQs.  Those who have given their all serving our Country.  An extra day off of work.  Heck, even storewide sales.

From now until Sunday, May 29 we’ll be celebrating Memorial Day with 10% off any order, any product.  No questions asked.  Simply use promo code Memorial2011 at checkout.

This Memorial Day, also think about making your message stick with Magnets.com.

One of the most important departments within Magnets.com is the art department and we would like to introduce you to its newest member:  Michael Gonzales. Beginning his tenure at Magnets.com  in early March, he has quickly become one of our stars. Prior to coming to us, Michael was a freelancer.

Q: Why did you choose to pursue a career in graphic design?

A: Graphic Design seemed to be the most rewarding career path that I could pursue while being able to serve a purpose as well as expressing my inner abilities. Being slightly hearing impaired greatly affected my decision.  It is said that what you lack in one of your senses, you make up for it with another. “Visual Communication” just made a lot of sense to me.

Q: As an artist, what do you find to be the most challenging aspect of the position? …the most satisfying?

A: The most challenging aspect has to be translating another person’s idea and putting it to the canvas while making sure my “touches” doesn’t overwhelm their idea/personality. The most satisfying aspect comes on the opposite end when the customer/client really loves the final design, something that the both of us can be proud of.

Q: What do you like to do when you are not a work?

A: I am a diehard supporter of the New York Red Bulls (fans love the game, supporters live the game).  During the MLS season, my life is consumed by soccer. When I’m not busy rooting for or following the team, I like to relax by reading up on new technologies or by spending some time outdoors, most likely flying a kite.

Q: As the newest member of the art team, what are your initial thoughts about the department?

A: The art department is definitely the most dynamic group I’ve ever worked with. We all get along really well and seem to feed off of each other’s ideas and passion for design. I am really enjoying my time here so far!

Magnets.com definitely agrees with Michael regarding the art department. They’re creative and hard-working. We also want to add that they’re hard work comes at no extra charge – simply send us your information, photos and artwork and Michael and the rest of the team will get right to work perfecting your design.

What would Friday be without a fun Friday tradition? Some people like to have casual Friday or Pizza Friday, but here we have ‘Friday Tie Day’! Every Friday, most of our male team members come to work with a fun or wacky tie. This tradition was proposed by our Graphic Design Manager Andreas and he insisted that it be mandatory.  

As for us chicas, we still need to find a corky Friday tradition. The guys jokingly suggested that we wear prom dresses, but that’s just out of the question. What’s your Friday tradition?

Don’t they all look handsome?

Making our way back to our talented graphic design department, let’s introduce you to Abe. Abe joined our team in March of 2010 and his design skills and ‘outside the box’ aesthetic has brought us and our customers a lot of success. He surely has a keen eye for professional and corporate design.

Q:  So what made you want to pursue a career in Graphic Design?

A:  My God given talent of course! Haha I’m just kidding. Honestly to me, that’s just a small part of what makes a great designer. I love interacting with clients and bringing their vision to life, while adding my own twist and perspective to their piece. It’s also really rewarding when you see the finished product of your work being displayed. Be it a poster, magnet, logo, or ad, I still get that warm feeling of excitement.

Q:  Who are some of your favorite graphic artists? Did they inspire you to study this field?

A:  No one in particular, I’m mostly inspired by design firms such as Pentagram where their concepts surpass the norm and push the envelope.

Q:  What was your favorite design class in school and why?

A:  My favorite class was definitely Typography and Identity. That class taught me how to properly use type, color, patterns and texture and my professor was brilliant.

Q:  What are some of your favorite hobbies?

A:  I love to do urban photography and I’m obsessed with collecting sneakers. I currently have approximately 120 pairs of kicks. My favorite sneakers are the Undefeated Nike Dunks.

I must say, that’s really impressive and these sneakers are pretty cool. Come back soon to learn about our new Product Manager Matt!