http://blog.dormbuys.com Just another WordPress weblog Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:27:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Unlike most retailers, we’re really close to our customers. And by close, we’re talking secret-handshakes and hidden tattoos. OK, not really. But we’re open to implementing those if you think it might be helpful. Sorry, I digress. We’re close to our customers – in fact we like to think of ... http://blog.dormbuys.com/?p=612 I'm sitting here on a Friday afternoon wondering where spontaneity could have possibly gone.  It wasn't that long ago that I found myself on the beaches of Key West after nothing more than a 4 hour notice and a reasonably reliable source of transportation.  Today, I found out that my ... http://blog.dormbuys.com/?p=599 We get it. You're looking to make a little extra cash, want a cool job with a great company, but aren't looking for the typical 40-hour work week. As you landed on Craigslist, Monster, Career Builder and every other job search website out there, you were sure you would find ... http://blog.dormbuys.com/?p=592 Dormbuys.com had the awesome opportunity to work with some of our neighbors who were preparing to go on a mission trip to Ethiopia.  Take a look at the letter one of the missionaries sent us last week! October 24, 2009 Dear Dormbuys, Thank you so much for your generous donations to our September ... http://blog.dormbuys.com/?p=585 Mom, where do care packages come from? Care packages originated in Yugoslavia during World War II after the Slavics, who were suffering through severe food shortages, called for the support of the United States. The US quickly responded to Yugoslavia’s wishes by sending food and medical supplies in tins. However, one ... http://blog.dormbuys.com/?p=533 Check this out. We heard from a friend of our friend’s cousin, who was told by her sister’s brother’s roommate, that his friend’s freshman year roommate had the most horrific college introduction ever. EV-ER. And after hearing the story, we just had to give him props for making it through. ... http://blog.dormbuys.com/?p=535 We love the gang at College Humor.  If you haven't checked out their site, give it a look at http://www.collegehumor.com/.  This is their twist on the Verve Pipe's famous song....with a college lunch room twist. See more funny videos and funny pictures at CollegeHumor. http://blog.dormbuys.com/?p=516 I hit the office this morning and picked up the new Kid Cudi Album on iTunes.  I've been excited about this release for a while, as I look at Cudi as bringing something new to Hip Hop. As I hit play on the first track, it ended with a soliloquy ... http://blog.dormbuys.com/?p=539 It seems like all of the lists out there are designed to tell you what TO do.  We understand college is a rebellious time and we don't want to rattle off a bunch of stuff you should be doing.  So, in the spirit of all good things are in list ... http://blog.dormbuys.com/?p=530 It’s not the same as your room at home; and more than the fact that it’s cramped and small, it’s the fact that you have to share it with someone else that sort of bugs you. Your college dorm room could end up being your favorite place for the four ... http://blog.dormbuys.com/?p=481