The upstart site that seduces with endless doses of anger, awe, and anxiety
I keep finding myself frequently clicking through Facebook posts by the new site Upworthy. Apparently I am not alone. In June 2013 Fast Company reported that:…
A generation of Henry (and Henrietta) Fords is being shaped in front of our eyes
Today’s kids are being powerfully shaped into realizing they can be inventors and Makers. I’m seeing examples of this as prevalent as Dunkin’ Donuts shops in…
Real Deal Road Trip #13: Japan’s Hida region
Disclaimer: If you’ve travelled extensively in Japan, skip this post. I’m a novice, sharing some light observations from my second trip to the country. But if…
Can we really be friends if you don’t use Facebook?
I joined Facebook sometime back in late 2005, I believe. All I really remember is that none of my friends had heard of it and I…
A first trip to Tokyo: kind of like my first hot yoga class
I’m on the plane back from Tokyo and thinking hard about how to explain my experience to the Grommet team. We have a tradition of sharing…
Living large: live pitch competition at Fenway
Daily Grommet and Google Apps are collaborating on a live product pitch event at Fenway on March 19. The thing is so cool from start to…
Don’t be regifted
This Grommet infographic says it all, really. Scroll below the image for more details on each gift idea and links to help you do your shopping. …
The top trend we see at Grommet
One of the coolest things about launching a product every day is we have a direct, tangible pulse on consumer sentiment. People tell us what they…
The not-so-fun side of the toy business
There’s a beloved and well-run small specialty store chain in Boston called Magic Beans. They are known for offering quality juvenile products and toys, alongside excellent…
A little walk down memory lane with my mom
I’ve posted before about how Zappos once did something really nice for my mom. It’s a story that went a bit crazy online and was subsequently…
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