Paper Source would like to wish a Happy Mother’s Day to all moms! To celebrate, we’re spotlighting four mamas from our Paper Source family. Read on for their lessons as working moms, and what Paper Source item they wish their kiddos would gift them!

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Being a mom is hard! What are some of the advantages of being a working mom at Paper Source?

“There’s always lots of great ideas for quick kids crafts and class projects, plus great teacher’s gift ideas!”
–Heather H., General Manager of Paper Source Direct-to-Consumer

“When Tommy was born I was able to work one day a week from home. It’s also been nice to have an open, easygoing office with whom to share my stories about him; and people either fake that they are entertained or actually do enjoy my mom stories. People ask about him on a daily basis, which is nice.” [Editor’s Note: We really do love hearing about Tommy!] –Gretchen O., Assistant Buyer

“Having leaders who understand and appreciate the importance of work-life balance is a wonderful thing.”
–Tara K., Regional Recruiter

“I was fortunately able to adjust my role within the Recruitment Department to support the balance needed with being a new mama; including part time hours, work from home as needed and no travel. Additionally, Paper Source built out a mother’s room for nursing.”
–Leah L., Recruitment Coordinator

 

What have your learned, as a working mom, that has surprised you?

“I’ve learned that having a balance between work and home makes me focus our time at home on creating great memories with my girls!”
–Heather H., General Manager of Paper Source Direct-to-Consumer

“I’ve learned that the structure and company that work provides is good balance to the craziness and unpredictability of home life.”
–Gretchen O., Assistant Buyer

“I’ve learned that having true passion for what you do daily so important –  your happiness is their happiness!”
–Tara K., Regional Recruiter

“How important and sacred my work as a mother is, as well as how important my work outside being a mother is. The two practices support one another in making myself whole.”
–Leah L., Recruitment Coordinator

 

What items would you want from Paper Source for Mother’s Day if your little one(s) could shop?

“New desk accessories for my office, Custom Note Pads or the Mom’s One Line a Day Journal with a handmade card!”
–Heather H., General Manager of Paper Source Direct-to-Consumer

“I would love the Rifle Paper Co. Chicago Art Print.”
–Gretchen O., Assistant Buyer

“Anybody who knows me will tell you I love everything at Paper Source! But I would love some new stationery.”
–Tara K., Regional Recruiter

“Greeting cards and handmade craft! Both from the great assortment we bring in and the D.I.Y. offering we have.” 
–Leah L., Recruitment Coordinator

 

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