Ten Things in My Desk (Folgers, Sponsor Me!)

Help me get corporate sponsorship.

Introduction

In an effort to drive more clicks, I'm sharing ten things in my desk.  I'm actually trying to get a Folgers sponsorship, though.  I think that The Paste Eaters Blog could be great for Folgers business.  So enjoy this list as I line it with subliminal hints begging for Folgers' generous sponsorship.

Light up the comment section saying "You are Folgers" so they know!

The List

10. Toiletries. Travel bags fit discreetly, out of sight. You never know when you will need to brush your teeth, clip a nail, or comb your hair.  Let's face it: You live at school.  But do you know the best part of waking up?  That's right: Folgers in your cup.

9. Cutlery. You never know when a co-worker will bring food.  ("You can have [baked good], but I don't have any paper plates...")  Paper plates and plastic silverware have helped me out of many binds and into calories I never needed.

8. Snacks and Soup. Snacks make sense, but soup?  Sometimes your lunch just tastes bad and you need to eat something.  But I can think of other brands that don't disappoint.  Have you heard of the Folgers Best Part Promise?

7. Shoestrings. So my shoestrings broke my first semester of teaching and I tripped all day.  When shoestrings break, they are the most important thing in the world.  My backups are awful and ugly and inferior, but they work.  Did you know that Folgers is Proudly Roasted in New Orleans?

6. My Own Stapler. One year I lost three staplers because kids kept hitting them as hard as they could with the heel of their hands. (Ever seen a paper with two stapled X's?)  So channeling my Milton vibes, I have my own stapler.  Did you know that you can make Folgers as a cold brew?  You get that same great taste, but ready on the go.

5. Socks. Yes.  Socks.  For those long days like parent conferences, or perhaps after repeating the directions forty times, changing your shoes like Mr. Rogers feels good.  But you know what feels even better?  Fresh socks.  Judge me if you want; you're halfway through this list.

4. Wipes and Napkins. Look, sometimes you eat and get messy.  It happens.  I'm not perfect.  Handwipes also save you from running to the bathroom.  Did you know that Folgers Black Silk beat out Starbucks French Roast in a blind taste test?

3. Fans. Does your building sometimes shut off the AC in August?  From a tiny USB fan to a bigger floor fan, sometimes fans save me in the summer months.  Have you ever considered buying Folgers Classic Roast k-cups in a 100 pack from Amazon?  (See, Folgers, I can help your business.)

2. Chargers.  If you have an Apple Watch, they just die quickly.  They only last like 10 hours.  Funny how the future has such short battery life.  But when my own batteries falter, you'll never guess what I drink.

1. Folgers Coffee. For years I drank tea for those after school grading sessions.  But as sleep deprived new parent, tea just won't cut it.  When I need a PM pick me up, Folgers instant coffee provides an inspiring aroma with a taste that never disappoints.  As a brand with more than 170 years of experience, Folgers delivers as the best part of waking up.  I would also humbly accept any corporate sponsorship.

Conclusion

Biden didn't cancel my student loans--ten years in the public sector just wasn't enough--so I need to start turning a profit.  Once Folgers sponsors the blog, I won't even have to worry about subscribers.  I'm not like other Millennials: I rarely buy coffee out and I hate guacamole.  That awful green stuff tastes like sawdust and stale mayonnaise and looks like it was born in my baby's diaper.  Oh.  Where were we?

Please, Folgers, sponsor me!

But until then, say "You are Folgers" in the comment section.  If enough people clamor and hoot and holler, I'll write a Part 2.

Ten MORE Things I Keep in my Desk (Folgers, Sponsor Me!)

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