Comments on: It’s Personal http://www.lovescool.com/archives/2006/05/17/its-personal/ For the Love of Dessert. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:59:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Brian http://www.lovescool.com/archives/2006/05/17/its-personal/#comment-82305 Brian Wed, 07 May 2008 20:26:58 +0000 http://www.lovescool.com/archives/2006/05/17/its-personal/#comment-82305 Celebrate the Grand Opening of Robeks this Thursday & Saturday (Noon to 3pm both days) with a FREE Smoothie (choice of 12oz Strawnana Berry or Mahalo Mango) at the new Tysons store at 8359 Leesburg Pike. (no coupon necessary). You now have a healthy and delicious fast-food alternative with Robeks smoothies, fresh juices, made-to-order wraps, farm fresh salads and more. They’re great for kids and adults alike as an energy-boosting snack or meal. Celebrate the Grand Opening of Robeks this Thursday & Saturday (Noon to 3pm both days) with a FREE Smoothie (choice of 12oz Strawnana Berry or Mahalo Mango) at the new Tysons store at 8359 Leesburg Pike. (no coupon necessary).

You now have a healthy and delicious fast-food alternative with Robeks smoothies, fresh juices, made-to-order wraps, farm fresh salads and more. They’re great for kids and adults alike as an energy-boosting snack or meal.

]]> By: Tanya http://www.lovescool.com/archives/2006/05/17/its-personal/#comment-17107 Tanya Fri, 15 Sep 2006 19:58:28 +0000 http://www.lovescool.com/archives/2006/05/17/its-personal/#comment-17107 *squeal* you're the one who made the tea cookies at teaism? sorry for the fan adoration... but that's so exciting! *squeal* you’re the one who made the tea cookies at teaism?
sorry for the fan adoration… but that’s so exciting!

]]> By: keiko http://www.lovescool.com/archives/2006/05/17/its-personal/#comment-11490 keiko Sun, 11 Jun 2006 14:53:19 +0000 http://www.lovescool.com/archives/2006/05/17/its-personal/#comment-11490 Kelli, it's great to hear the fantastic progress and responses - the packaging looks so gorgeous, did you start thinking about selling then in Europe yet? :) I wish I could have been to the tasting party, it must have been great! Kelli, it’s great to hear the fantastic progress and responses - the packaging looks so gorgeous, did you start thinking about selling then in Europe yet? :) I wish I could have been to the tasting party, it must have been great!

]]> By: Kelli http://www.lovescool.com/archives/2006/05/17/its-personal/#comment-10905 Kelli Fri, 02 Jun 2006 00:32:15 +0000 http://www.lovescool.com/archives/2006/05/17/its-personal/#comment-10905 Hmmm...they must have sold out! The owner told me she was bringing them to all three locations, but I only personally saw it in the 8th street location myself. Thanks for trying. I didn't know they were on the food network, I'll try to catch that show (maybe the cookies will be hiding in the back :)) Hmmm…they must have sold out! The owner told me she was bringing them to all three locations, but I only personally saw it in the 8th street location myself. Thanks for trying.

I didn’t know they were on the food network, I’ll try to catch that show (maybe the cookies will be hiding in the back :))

]]> By: Jacqueline http://www.lovescool.com/archives/2006/05/17/its-personal/#comment-10902 Jacqueline Fri, 02 Jun 2006 00:11:25 +0000 http://www.lovescool.com/archives/2006/05/17/its-personal/#comment-10902 I went to the Teaism branch in Lafayette Park today and they didn't have the cookies. Guess I'll visit the Dupont one later this week. I went to the Teaism branch in Lafayette Park today and they didn’t have the cookies. Guess I’ll visit the Dupont one later this week.

]]> By: Jacqueline http://www.lovescool.com/archives/2006/05/17/its-personal/#comment-10794 Jacqueline Wed, 31 May 2006 00:14:14 +0000 http://www.lovescool.com/archives/2006/05/17/its-personal/#comment-10794 I will be going to Teaism sometime this week to look for the cookies! By the way, did you notice that Teaism got a mention on the DC edition of Food Network's "40 Dollars a Day" show? I will be going to Teaism sometime this week to look for the cookies!

By the way, did you notice that Teaism got a mention on the DC edition of Food Network’s “40 Dollars a Day” show?

]]> By: Kelli http://www.lovescool.com/archives/2006/05/17/its-personal/#comment-10135 Kelli Tue, 23 May 2006 21:13:09 +0000 http://www.lovescool.com/archives/2006/05/17/its-personal/#comment-10135 Hi KB-- Packaging has been the most difficult part of this process so far. The discussion really deserves its own post, but I'll try summarize here. The best way to get started is to use what is available stock -- several online places like Uline.com, USBox.com, Papermart.com, impactimages.com offer plastic bags, heat sealers and standard boxes you can use to get things going. Eventually you'll want your own custom made stuff, and the best way to find options for this is to attend trade shows or try to find a packaging broker in your area. Minimum order quantities is a huge obstacle for a start-up, but if you think long term and promise to order more in the future, sometimes companies will work with you (for example, you can order 50,000 of something now, but only use and pay for 5,000 at a time, they store the rest until you are ready to use it -- I think this is called "warehousing", but I'm still familiarizing myself with all the terms). So much to learn! Hi Olivia-- I'm so glad you enjoyed the cookies. I can't wait to get more products in the stores -- I have so many ideas for weddings and bridal showers. In time :) Hi KB– Packaging has been the most difficult part of this process so far. The discussion really deserves its own post, but I’ll try summarize here. The best way to get started is to use what is available stock — several online places like Uline.com, USBox.com, Papermart.com, impactimages.com offer plastic bags, heat sealers and standard boxes you can use to get things going. Eventually you’ll want your own custom made stuff, and the best way to find options for this is to attend trade shows or try to find a packaging broker in your area. Minimum order quantities is a huge obstacle for a start-up, but if you think long term and promise to order more in the future, sometimes companies will work with you (for example, you can order 50,000 of something now, but only use and pay for 5,000 at a time, they store the rest until you are ready to use it — I think this is called “warehousing”, but I’m still familiarizing myself with all the terms). So much to learn!

Hi Olivia– I’m so glad you enjoyed the cookies. I can’t wait to get more products in the stores — I have so many ideas for weddings and bridal showers. In time :)

]]> By: olivia http://www.lovescool.com/archives/2006/05/17/its-personal/#comment-10131 olivia Tue, 23 May 2006 19:13:24 +0000 http://www.lovescool.com/archives/2006/05/17/its-personal/#comment-10131 i tried the cookies and they were very good (actually i've only tried the green tea so far but they were great). the discrepency in pricing was a reference to the fact that i was just kind of very surprised that they were 38.00 at Takashimaya versus the 22.00+ shipping on the site. i do love the packaging, it goes well! good luck! will definitely need to get more cookies for a friends bridal shower. i tried the cookies and they were very good (actually i’ve only tried the green tea so far but they were great). the discrepency in pricing was a reference to the fact that i was just kind of very surprised that they were 38.00 at Takashimaya versus the 22.00+ shipping on the site. i do love the packaging, it goes well! good luck! will definitely need to get more cookies for a friends bridal shower.

]]> By: KB http://www.lovescool.com/archives/2006/05/17/its-personal/#comment-10121 KB Tue, 23 May 2006 14:45:53 +0000 http://www.lovescool.com/archives/2006/05/17/its-personal/#comment-10121 How did you go about researching, testing and getting packaging. I think presentation and personality is very important when it comes to product and product placement. you definitely have that going for you in your packaging. i have some packaging ideas, but i'm sure there are better ones and dont know where to begin looking for a manufacturer especially one for a small order start up. any advice or recommendations? How did you go about researching, testing and getting packaging. I think presentation and personality is very important when it comes to product and product placement. you definitely have that going for you in your packaging. i have some packaging ideas, but i’m sure there are better ones and dont know where to begin looking for a manufacturer especially one for a small order start up. any advice or recommendations?

]]> By: Kelli http://www.lovescool.com/archives/2006/05/17/its-personal/#comment-10099 Kelli Tue, 23 May 2006 11:43:43 +0000 http://www.lovescool.com/archives/2006/05/17/its-personal/#comment-10099 Hi Shuna-- I was invited to join Baker's Dozen, but I lost touch with the woman. I'll have to pursue that again, I'd like to join. Are you a member? How is it? Kung Foodie and Gabriella-- Thanks for the words of encouragement! Emily-- I was really impressed with the selection of the Teaism menu, I would eat lunch there all the time if I lived nearby. If you do try our cookies, let us know what you think. Hi Shuna– I was invited to join Baker’s Dozen, but I lost touch with the woman. I’ll have to pursue that again, I’d like to join. Are you a member? How is it?

Kung Foodie and Gabriella– Thanks for the words of encouragement!

Emily– I was really impressed with the selection of the Teaism menu, I would eat lunch there all the time if I lived nearby. If you do try our cookies, let us know what you think.

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