Most of us appreciate an opportunity to relax, eat leftovers, and see our loved ones, and if Boxing Day delivers nothing else but that, it’s still a great holiday. But not too many special days reference boxes, do they? Clearly, we had to investigate the history of this pleasant but mysterious tradition. Here’s what we … Continued
Can you imagine your products packaged to suit the season of pumpkins, black cats, and kitschy monsters? You might want to try; it’s estimated that 8.4 billion is spent on Halloween each year. There’s potentially a big payoff to be had for investing into temporary Halloween-themed labels and packaging. And that goes for all brands, … Continued
Were advent calendars part of your holiday season as a child? Do you have fond memories of those enchanting little doors and the excitement you felt waiting each day to see what was behind them? An advent calendar provides a meaningful, month-long experience. And the best packaging design work is all about the consumer’s experience. … Continued
It’s October and BC craft beer lovers know what that means. Normally, this is the time of year we’d be gearing up to celebrate BC’s finest—many of whom are our clients—at the BC Beer Awards and Festival. Of course, that can’t happen right now. But guess what? It’s still BC Craft Beer Month. And we … Continued
The sunny weather and blue skies of summer give us the perfect excuse to get outside and get moving, and it’s clear that the COVID-19 situation is going to last for a while, and although we’re all safe at home, we need to create healthy activities for ourselves and our families. Whether we are enjoying … Continued
Keeping active seems especially beneficial now more than ever, as we spend more time at home, socially isolating, and glued to the news. Exercise is well known for its mood-boosting abilities and many of us could use a lift. Below are 10 tips to help keep active and boost your mood while social distancing and/or … Continued
We are well on our way into 2020 and our resident fitness guru, Shannon Sawicki from Venus Fitness, is back to share some Health and Wellness Tips to achieve your goals throughout the year. 1. Swap all other beverages for water Water cleanses your body, aids in digestion and keeps your kidneys clean. Water has … Continued
At GLBC we love a good surprise and the Phillips Brewing 12-pack bomber Advent Calendar definitely hits the mark. As the packaging manufacturer of this unique concept, we had a vested interest in how this exclusive corrugated case turned out and our friends at Phillips did not disappoint. It’s always fun to crack open your … Continued
Halloween at Great Little Box Company. How can we begin to explain it? Picture “workplace” meets “MGM Studios”. Basically, the spirit of Halloween takes hold of us, holds on hard, and doesn’t let go until November. At this time of year, we have a few traditions that have been running for who-knows-how-long. Throughout October we … Continued
With the arrival of warmer weather and longer days, Summer is a popular time to take your workout outdoors. I mean who wants to go to the gym for a workout on a gorgeous day? With a little creativity and imagination, you can replicate almost any gym exercise outside. Why drive to a gym to … Continued