February 27th, 2012
What is the biggest problem in selling chrome plated Shower Caddies boys and girls? Yes that’s right, rust. Mr. Rust attacks anything metal in the shower but now Better Bath has developed EChrome to fight the evil Mr. Rust. EChrome looks like chrome feels like chrome but it doesn’t rust like chrome! I have always liked the shinny look of chrome in my shower and now the finish of the future EChrome is coming to you first from Better Bath. I would like to tell you how we came up with this finish but alas the formula is a secret. Better Bath will roll out our first caddy this spring with EChrome, it is our Wave Caddy. We wanted to showcase the EChrome finish with our most stylish caddy to date. I really believe that this new finish is the future of shower and bath organization and I am so proud that Better Bath was the first to develop it.
If this wasn’t exciting enough Better Bath has another big announcement! Better Bath has just finished designing a new no rust tension pole shower caddy called “the Edge”. The Edge is made with an aluminum pole and three clear plastic shelves that have a stainless steel face plate for a stylish look that we have never had in any of our tension poles. I have saved the best for last, the Edge was designed with our new shelf adjustment system call Snap n Fit. Just place the Snap n Fit collar anywhere on the tension pole and then snap the shelf onto the collar, it’s that easy. Snap n Fit allows you to adjust the shelves after you have installed the unit.
2012 is shaping up to be an exciting year. Better Bath is certainly off to a great start. Look for both of these items in stores and on our website starting in March. Look mom no rust, finally a product that stands up to everyday use and will last for years! Again we continue to Put Stuff in its Place.
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October 18th, 2011
In May you would say love is in the air, in October it is politics and protesting and this year is better than ever! With the upcoming Presidential election a year away things have already started to “gear” up for what should be a big victory for the GOP [Grand Old Party]! Assuming the GOP can find the right candidate. Watching the debates they are all over the place, it is my hope that we start to see a clear front runner and we can start hammering away at the current administration. Let’s face it Barak Obama ran a masterful campaign unfortunately the man that ran for President is not the man we have a 1,000 days later! What happened to that guy who made all those wonderful speeches about transparent government and bi-partisanship and where is my free healthcare? I don’t want to make this blog about politics but with the economy the way it is now, you cannot go to the store without wondering what if John McCain was President and would life be any better??
Then you have the Occupy Wall Street folks, what a joke they are protesting against the greed of Wall Street but today it was announced they have amassed $300,000 in donations that they will most likely be investing in the market in order to grow the movement! How is that for irony? Living homeless in NYC as a protest is all fun and games for the unemployed but as soon as the news cameras go away so will the protesters. The producers of Survivor and Big Brother should be filming this it would make a great train wreck reality show. If the OWS leaders were smart [which they are not] they would bring in Russell Hanz or Brendon and Rachel to teach them how to live in chaos and start voting the real loser out of the park! The OWS has no clear purpose nor do they have a message that is worth protesting over. They are just a bunch of unhappy people that voted for Obama and now have buyer’s remorse. Andrew Card said today that if he was grading the President that he would give him a C- and that was only because he had the balls to order the death of Osama Bin Laden and he finally passed the trade bill that President Bush wrote!
This country needs a true leader and Barak Obama is just a sad lonely guy who is now touring the country in a bus preaching the same old message that is just not working. We should all pray for another Reagan type President to save the day and the economy.
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June 14th, 2011
“Why oh why oh why?” Is really my only question whenever I see people in the spotlight (i.e. actors, politicians and musicians) in rather large and unflattering scandals lie about their situations? Eventually, they get caught and when they do, their lies are that extra cherry on top of the bull-(expletive) sundae. So, you may ask, if one is famous or known for something that is irrelevant to said scandal, why is it vital for them to be honest and release information on it? Well I’m glad you asked. Just let me pull down my wall map and get my laser pointer out and I’ll get right to explaining…..
If you’re selling food and your hands are caked in dirt, nobody is going to want to buy from you. Your dirty hands have no relevance to the product but your hands are the middle-man. How you’re treating yourself is a view of the product you sell and if the way you handle yourself (i.e. not washing your own hands) it’s going to taint your product to the point of nobody wants to buy what you are selling. So that’s why cases such as the political figure whose name rhymes with Steiner should resign. If you lie so convincingly about a personal screw up, most likely people will believe that you would do the same over a political issue as well. So I don’t care what business you’re in, keep your hands and mind clean and focused on your business at hand. Unless you’re in the waste removal business, then I suppose you’re “shit” out of luck.
So, what does this have to do with Better Bath you may ask? How can I, John Customer Service Emery turn this around and make it look like I’m not just some college kid, voicing his opinion through the wrong outlet and trying to appear smarter than I am? Well…hmmmm, ughhhhhh mmmmmmmh. We haven’t shown anything we shouldn’t to any customers and our sexual harassment case total is currently and has always been zero. That sounds like a company you can trust. That being said, remember kids to always Put Stuff in its Place.
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April 13th, 2011
A smart man once said, “Hey, stupid. Don’t underestimate yourself.” That smart man was me and it’s the concept for this months rant.
Now you are most definitely asking yourself right now, “John, you work for a company that sells shower caddies and other helpful bathroom and home products. How could you EVER possibly underestimate your own potential in that field!?” Well, I hate to break all of your hearts but the shower caddy business may not be the exciting, action pack roller coaster ride you may think it is. (Did I put in enough adjectives that you’d find on the side of a Jean Claude van Dam DVD?) In fact, sometimes people may overlook your product because they’re all the same thing? Wrongggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg.
Now that was me saying “wrong” if I was falling off a rather large cliff but the point stands! Now that is simply the wrong way to look at things, be it your job, your friends, your family or your life in general. You’re unique, so stop quivering that lower lip buttercup and lets find some positivity.
It’s important to realize that in both the exciting business of shower caddies and life, everybody and everything is unique. Each product (or person) has something unique and different to bring to the table, so it’s equally as important not to underestimate one another along with ourselves. However, the way you treat others is a reflection of how you’ll treat others, so treat yourself and don’t be afraid to try and take your life to the next level.
On that note however, I can’t throw a cardigan, black rimmed glasses or a Smiths shirt on the company and call it “Different” (Hipster reference anybody?) but I can say that everything done here is as unique as you are. So give us a try and learn something new from your friendly neighborhood shower caddy company.
P.S. I love The Smiths so Hipsters need not hate blog about me after reading this.
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March 3rd, 2011
No matter what you do for a living, even if you are among the unemployed how you start your day is critical to what you get done during the day. Some of us are “morning people” others tend to be “slow starters” different strokes [Watchoo talkin' 'bout Willis?] for different folks still that morning routine is so important. It can be as simple as checking email or taking the dog out for a walk but as long as you are taking the time to be consistent, I think you will find that the rest of your day is far more productive. OK let me share a little slice of my life with you; 49 weeks ago I started working out in the mornings my goal for the first few months was to get to the gym at least 3 days a week. Yes I found initially that I lost weight and that made me feel better but now I am up to 5 mornings a week and find that after my workout I feel ready to go at my day. In that time at the gym I am thinking about what I have going on that day and what my schedule should be. The fitness guru’s will tell you that working out in the morning gives your body the best opportunity to burn fat, whatever, I like it because I am “bringing it on the daily”.
Now let’s be clear I am not preaching about working out and the benefits there of I am saying that in today’s world you need to bring it every day and if your day gets off to a crappy sluggish start, odds are that’s how the rest of your day will go. If you are like most “folks” you don’t have the luxury of having time to yourself during the day to sort out your master schedule, so first thing in the morning is a great time to get your act together. When I say I am at the gym in the morning I mean it I am up at 4:30 AM and working out by 4:55 AM for an hour. The group of people working out at my gym at that time in the morning is not there to socialize so I have all the time I need to sort out my thoughts!! It is funny what goes through my little mind at that hour I start out by focusing on my workout and what routine I am doing that day then it quickly moves on to kids, girlfriend, business or golf. So tomorrow morning, get out of bed and get into a morning routine and drinking coffee and starring at the TV is not a routine. Your brain is fueled by blood flow so you need to find something that gets you going. Think outside the box find something that you look forward to doing.
Here’s part two to this little bringing it on the daily plan you have to keep track of what you do and when you do it. As the old saying goes if you write it down you own it! In todays electronic age no one goes anywhere without their cell phone so open up your Outlook Calendar or simple create your own time-line log. Now you have something else to do with your phone other then “sexting” your wife or girlfriend all day. It doesn’t make you anal-retentive it simple gives you a way to look at your day and to make sure you didn’t waste all day watching reruns of “Different Strokes” or the Golf Channel”. Bringing it on the daily is a life style and it will make you a better person or at least more productive. This is Big Bill reminding all you kiddies out there to Put Stuff in its Place.
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January 25th, 2011
It is truly hard to believe that an entire year has passed since we launched the Better Bath website. To celebrate this milestone I took a few minutes to re-read the blogs from 2010 and went through the customer responses we have received, just to reflect on the year that was for Better Bath. It was a year that saw “Put Stuff in its Place” really come into its own. Out of simple thoughts came great messages, as John and I have tried to illustrate for you being organized, especially in the shower and bath is the best way to start or end your day. It sets the tone for everything else you will do once you step out of your shower or bath. So why have all your stuff just thrown everywhere when you can “Put Stuff in its Place”?
If you have gone through the site and still don’t know where to start or what item would be best for you, contact John and he will personally assist you in taking the next step in becoming more organized. At Better Bath you will never be calling or emailing a foreign country for customer service we handle each customer as if you were family. At Better Bath we know a little something about family, in fact John is the 4th generation of Emery’s working at the company and we pride ourselves on customer service.
So take a few minutes if you are new to “Big Bill’s Blog” an stroll down memory lane and catch up with the rest of the class. The first thing you will notice is that John and I approach bathroom organization and life from a position a little “left” of center and we try to have fun and at the same time give you some helpful insights on managing your life a little better. Now we are no Dear Abbey but if you have a life changing problem [shower related or not] contact us and I am sure between the two of us we will have a meaningful solution!!! You see this blog is not all about selling shower caddies and bath mats it is about getting you to look at things around you with a wider perspective, cause who couldn’t use more perspective? As 2011 begins we hope to continue to share with you our insights and opinions on the events around us, if for no other reason than to help you get through life with a little chuckle in our day. As Ferris Bueller said “life moves pretty fast if don’t stop to look around you’ll miss it”. John and I don’t miss much so stop in and catch up once and a while I am sure we will have something for you to ponder. “Bueller, Bueller, Bueller”.
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December 17th, 2010
Well, it’s that time of the year again. Riots at the mall over a microwave, the kids having a bad case of the “give me’s” and the few precious days you may have off spent catching your tail, spending money and having stale pancakes with your kids at “Breakfast with Santa”. HAPPY HOLIDAYSSSSSS! Now, while I’m sure that sounds really tempting and you can’t wait to dive in head first to the holiday cheer wait a minute, Better Bath is here to make it easier.
Now, Tiny Tim would probably like to give you some speech on how this time of the year is for love, taking care of others and not being “scrooge” like. What does he know though…he’s tiny, so here’s some advice from somebody 5’11 (even though I lied on my driver’s license and put six feet even…sue me?) Most of the time we go through our lives telling white lies, covering the cold hard truth and not being honest with one another. WELL, on a committee of me, myself and I it has been determined that here at Better Bath, honesty will be a new holiday policy. Plus, we here like to reward honesty, so dear consumer…. I place an offer on the table. Send me an e-mail at Customerservice@Better-Bath.com and give me any experience you had with our business. Be it the items we offer, your experience with our on-line store, your favorite color, shipping and overall satisfaction (or lack there of) with us. Feel free to be as honest as possible and I will personally respond discussing it with you. Now a conversation with me, really isn’t much of a reward (just ask my girlfriend) SO for your time and honesty, in my response I will also include a coupon to our on-line store valid on all purchases from now it’ll the end of the year for twenty percent off. Now, that included with our current sales, is a great way to save money this holiday season and scratch another name off the shopping list. Also, if you hate our products, use our coupon to buy something for that bitter mother-in-law you don’t like. You know, the one who wishes their son or daughter had married a “nice doctor or lawyer”. That will show her! When you e-mail us, ask for me (John Emery) I like ponies, long walks on the beaches and sand between my toes BUT I like hearing from you on your opinion of us way more. I look forward to your response. No really….they locked me in a cave with nothing but this computer until you guys e-mail me. Do it for yourself and my well being. My name is John Emery and I love you.
P.S. It’s a REALLY dark cave.
P.S.S. Happy holidays from the Emery family and everybody here at Better Bath
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November 24th, 2010
Well, I hope you’re all doing fine…where have I been you ask? Well, after my last entry I dug a hole in the ground and bided my time for the right moment to come out and write another blog and my Johnny sense tells me that time is now. Last time we spoke, the days were getting longer and the sun felt a little brighter but alas cold days and short nights are returning. Yet this is your wake up call, brought to you by ME at 7:21pm on Monday evening on November the 22nd. I know that seems like an odd time for a wake up call but then again, maybe that’s the point of the seasons changing. (Don’t you have any recollection of the whole “change your life/schedule/routine from last March”?!) This may again be as good a time as ever. Whoever you may be right now, it’s a hectic time of the year. Between the end of the year for businesses coming up, college finals and the holiday season, the next five weeks are going to take some effort and I mean REAL effort. There’s a mile between just getting through your life and actually accomplishing something. It’s the difference between looking back on your life and seeing evenly paced footprints, or two lines in the sand from where you barely dragged yourself out of bed. Life’s hard, I don’t care if you’re selling shower caddies or the quarterback for the NY Giants (you just never dive head first.) Treat your life like a notebook you need to fill, not like that term paper you lied your way through freshman year on the culture of New Guinea tribes (yeah, I caught you!) Don’t double space and leave half the lines of your life empty, fill every line with the good, bad and ugly. It’s how you’re going to get through the next five weeks with the absolute best results possible and it’s also how you’re going to learn for the next trying experience when it comes around. Once again this is John Emery, have a good morning, afternoon and night I love you and it’s time to dig myself back into my hole until next time.
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P.S.S It appears this time that I am the one without pants, oh how the tables have turned…HA!
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October 21st, 2010
There is always a deadline approaching or someone calling and not enough time to get it all done. That’s just how my life has been for as long as I can remember! The time has come to take a step back and schedule nothing to do in my Outlook then I can sync that into my phone to make sure I remember to do nothing tonight after work [notice how I said after work]. I wonder how that would feel??? The problem is that there is never “nothing” to do, either laundry, the kids, dishes or cleaning something or going somewhere. I never seem to catch up! That’s the problem with living alone; if I am not doing it, guess what folks it’s not getting done. I can hear all you women saying now you know how I feel, especially the married ones. OK so how do we get back to taking some time out to re-boot our lives and how do we know that re-booting will make a difference??? Isn’t doing nothing just a big waste of our precious time?? My thought, if it works for our computers and phones then it should work for use too, right?
I have a friend that is going through a serious family illness and she helps take care of her grand kids along with working fulltime and keeping up her own house. I invited her for dinner the other night she declined citing too much to do. We wound up meeting for a cup coffee and as we were leaving she turned to me and said thank you for giving me time to just sit and talk! If you know someone that is over-loaded give them a call and push their re-boot button. You just might find that it worked for both of you. Now that is something you can put in your schedule and feel good about. So next time you are feeling that it is “five seconds to mid-night” don’t panic just open up your schedule and before it fills up, type in “NOTHING” or call Jane for coffee in the next available hour! It can’t hurt and if nothing else you might actually make a difference in someone’s life! This is Big Bill the Shower Caddy King saying shower long and shower often and always remember to Put Stuff in its Place!
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September 1st, 2010
After a long hot and lazy Summer, I am ready to get back to those projects that I over looked in July and August. It seems that the Summer is a license to do nothing around the house and that once September hits it is back to the grind. The kids are back in school, vacations are over and we are playing less golf; [at least some of us] so that leaves more time to tackle home projects. In the business we call that, “back to home” this is the time of year when wives across the country start up the’ “honey do list” again. Not being married, I have to bug myself to get going on home projects trust me, you want no part of this discussion!!. I think I am tougher on myself than a wife would ever be!!! All my married friends tell me that they can run and hide from their wives, my problem is you cannot hide from yourself.
I don’t want to make this about avoiding home projects, but rather attacking home projects to keep making your house the best it could be. I don’t care if you live in a single room apartment or some big, “most of the rooms aren’t used” house, it is so important to stay on top of the basic maintenance of your living space. It not only looks better but it will make you feel better every time you come home. Let’s take the bathroom for an example, by just replacing that old bath rug and get a new set of towels you can brighten up a room you use every day. A new shower caddy works just as well, check out our new Bamboo Tension Pole Caddy [ I know it is a shameless plug] but it makes a big difference.
Ladies if you are in the middle of preparing your, “honey do list” and don’t know where to start, then I have the following suggestions, your kitchen and bathrooms. Generally these are the rooms that get the most use and need the most maintenance. It is amazing what a new coat of paint and new set of widow treatments can do for a kitchen! My other suggestion is don’t just put this on your husband to do but work together on these projects, think of this as date night with a purpose. You know what they say when the moment right will you be ready, and what says loving better than paint, brushes and a roller! Why ruin your clothes paint naked……Make sure the kids are at Grandma’s for the day, you don’t want to damage their little minds. Now I hate painting but that could get me down to the paint store faster than I ever thought possible. See ladies make it fun, keep it fresh and remember to always Put Stuff in its Place, this is Big Bill hoping all your home improvement projects get done this month.
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