Fake-Cation!

After a nice long fake-cation, I am back and ready to rumble.

*I say fake-cation because I didn't actually go anywhere besides the mall!

I took a few days to get a head start on all of the Holiday madness! As of right now I am about 65% done with Christmas shopping!

Everything is running very smoothly so far except for one minor detail. I wanted to get my Christmas tree and other decorations set up but I can not get to them! Apparently you have to have a key to get into the room that has my "locker.'" Their is only 1 key per floor. So I have to wait for someone to return the key to the main lobby. This could take weeks! If I don't ask for the key at the perfect time someone else will taken and keep it for a few more days. And that my friends really grinds my gears!

This storage locker also contains my wrapping paper! So I can not start wrapping until I get the key either! I would just go and buy more, but I have a life time supply that I got from Costco last winter so I can not get myself to make any unnecessary purchases. Ha ha.

Even though my decorations are not set up, I am defiantly feeling the Christmas Spirit this year! We have our K&L Christmas Party in a few weeks, and the Annual Cookie Baking Day this weekend.

Cookie Baking Day is the one of the best and worst days of my life. All of the girls in my family get together and we bake cookies ALL DAY! We start at like 9am and don't finish until like 11-12pm. We make every single type of cookie you can think of; snicker doodles, gingerbread, potato chip cookies, kolaczkis, chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, cream cheese cookies, and the list goes on. It is so much fun to get together with my family and eat warm cookies all day, but at the end of the day we are all so over tired and stuffed that we can't physically do anything for the next 24 hours.

Holiday traditions are the best. If you have any unique activities or traditions feel free to comment on our blog page or shoot me an email!

If you need any assistance with hot shots, full truck load, heavy weight partials, air freight, or local work please feel free to contact me! Everything gets crazy around this time of year, so let me help take one more thing off of your plate!

Have a great day!

We're Thankful So We're Giving

This fall K & L Freight Managment employees dug through their closets and donated 32 coats to the Chicago Bears Coat Drive!  As the temperatures around Chicago are dropping quickly we wanted to do a small part to keep families warm this winter.  Have some extra coats in your closet you've collected over the years or that you kids have grown out of?  You can participate in the Chicago Bears Coat Drive, too!  Just bring your coat(s) to participating Jewel-Osco's around the Chicagoland area and drop in the receptical near the front check-out area.





Pictured below are all of our coats collected & donated to Chicago Bears Coat Drive.

Here at K & L we wish you & your families a warm & plentiful Thanksgiving, and the courage to hit the treadmill on Friday and work some of that turkey off!

Homecoming

Good Morning and Happy Monday!

I hope you had a nice weekend. Friday night my oldest son and I waited not so patiently for my youngest son’s flight home. Delays, misinformation from the airline and just the anticipation of seeing him, were a wee bit frustrating. As you can imagine, the wait was worth it as I hadn’t seen my youngest son since the end of May. We immediately took the opportunity to get him something to eat as he hadn’t had anything all day, with three exams at school, a team meeting, packing at the last minute and the old hurry up and wait at the airport.

Nourishment for me was watching my two boys talk, laugh and tease each other again at the dinner table as if no time had passed at all. Yet there was also something different. Between the two was a sense of heightened thankfulness and appreciation that left them hanging onto every word, savoring the conversation as if it were the finest of meals. At one point, my wife just looked at me quizzically as I became quiet while observing all this. (me and quiet are not often in the same sentence) I just gave her a knowing wink and a nod letting her know I was making sure the guys got what they needed. Heck it’s what I needed too.

Thanksgiving week is here! Nothing like shoving a whole week into a few days. Let us know if we can help cover loads or run expedited to make it in time before the extended holiday weekend.

It Happened Again!

So yesterday I wrote about how I go Christmas shopping for my sister, and end up keeping everything I buy.... Well, it happened again!

Last night Ken and I went to Stratford Square Mall to do a little shopping and then go see the movie Footloose. We went into a few stores, and I picked out a few things that I thought she would really like. Turns out I liked them too. I bought her 3 gifts and decided to keep 2 for myself.

Now I have a cute new pair of shoes and a scarf. To top it off I am wearing the scarf today! ha ha.

What I really need to do is shop for her at the last possible second, that way I don't have any other choice but to give them to her!

The biggest disappointment that night was the movie. I had such high expectations, and it didn't come close to them. It was kind of cool though, we were the only ones in the theater because the Twilight Saga came out at midnight so everyone there was standing in line for that movie.

Even though I really wanted to go see that movie, I did not envy the people standing in line for 4 hours. Every morning I wake up between 4 and 4:30... I only would have gotten about 2 hours of sleep. NO THANK YOU!

Today is going to be a good day for me. I can already tell.
Hardy breakfast, a 5hour energy, and freight. :-)

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Holiday Madness

Good Morning!

I want to start of by saying I am in love with this new App that I downloaded. It is a Christmas list organizer. You can enter everyone that you have to shop for, gifts purchased, gift ideas, and helps you stay within your budget. It is the best $1.99 I've ever spent. It's called MGifts.

I tend to forget what I've already bought, and have forgotten people in the past. So this is a huge life saver! My family always goes all out on Christmas. And now that I have 3 Christmas's to prepare for... I don't have time to make those mistakes. Especially since I now host one as well.

I have to shop for 18 people and 9 dogs. And because we get so into it, I have to get at least 3 gifts per person/pet. Part of that has to do with my inability to stay in control at the stores but the other reason is because I am a little bit of a control freak and believe that each person should unwrap 3 gifts.

One thing that I need to make sure doesn't happen this year is buying things I like for my sister. We have extremely similar taste in technology, clothes, shoes, etc. so I always go shopping and then decide that I want to keep everything I bought her. So I do. And then I have to go back to the store to get her presents. Ha ha.

Even though it can sting a little when you swipe that magic plastic card through the machine, when I see my family open their gifts and see their reaction... Nothing makes me happier.

Christmas is coming up fast, so even though I am partly in denial about it being winter already, I am very excited.

Let's not forget about the big Thanksgiving Feast! The countdown has begun!





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Bustin' It

So as many of you know, I am a very dedicated fan of P90X.

This morning was Core Synergistics. For this workout you basically have to flex every muscle the entire time. In my previous track I did not have to do this workout, but now that I am starting Doubles (working out twice a day) I now have to do this one.

As you do each DVD your performance gets better and better. Some of which is because you are becoming more physically fit, but a lot of it has to do with being able to predict the next move. Today I could not do this. It was so hard for me that I was exhausted and disappointed. I feel like it was the first time I had ever worked out. All of my coordination and balance was gone, and I couldn't do any of the advanced moves. :-(

I was moving around like a chicken with their head cut off. Not something anyone wants to see! ha ha.

Sometimes that happens, sometimes you can't predict what will be coming your way. Weather it be exercising, work, or just life in general.

One thing that I am most proud of is being able to be the one to help someone in need. The service we provide is not typical everyday freight. I am always there for my customers when standard LTL doesn't cut it. I am here to help solve problems by finding a solution that fits the needs of each customer. And it is the best feeling when someone comes to you all frantic and you are able to relieve stress and they know that it will be done. Properly.

K&L is a great company with employees that dedicate their lives to this industry.

When things get crazy, I am the one you want to call!

Free Puppies!

So yesterday I was driving home from the grocery store and I saw a lady standing on the side of a street with a sign that said FREE PUPPIES! It wasn't for a pet shop or anything she just had a cardboard box with little puppy heads sticking out of it.

Of course I had to pull over and see them, and I was inches away from buying a little baby Husky, but then I remembered that I already have a dog and live in a 2 bedroom apartment... That doesn't leave me with very much space! So sadly I walked away from this adorable black and white little boy that was being sold for $100.00 :-( That is such a good deal too!

I am a huge sucker for dogs. I love them more than anything. Everyone in my family makes fun of me saying that instead of being the crazy cat lady, I will be the crazy dog lady. Sometimes I watch Animal Hoarders TV show and could really see myself like that. 50 dogs all at once. Totally a possibility.

Just in case anyone is curious! The Easton Corbin concert was absolutely amazing! He was so good live, and the opening band Dirt Drifters was good as well. That was the first time I had ever been to Joe's Bar, and I defiantly have to go back for more shows!

The rest of my weekend was pretty relaxing, the only thing I did besides eat and sleep was go to Costco and Jewel. Costco was fun, they sell 48 packs of 5hour energies. I shouldn't be tired for the next 2 months! ha ha. I also bought a huge roast that I will be cooking for the 90min. special episode of Sons of Anarchy tomorrow night.

I wanted to make something special because a lot of crazy things are going to happen in this episode and it will just top off a perfect evening.

- If you don't know or have never herd of Sons of Anarchy, you are missing out! Season 4 is almost over, but there is nothing better than spending an entire weekend on your couch watching multiple seasons of a TV show. No commercials, and you don't have to wait a week for the next episode.

Click here to see a clip from the next Sons of Anarchy episode!

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Roll With It

Good morning and a VERY Happy Friday to you!

Normally my weekends are filled with fun and laundry, so I don't see why this one should be any different!

Tonight is the Easton Corbin concert at Joe's Bar in Chicago. I am going to enjoy Ken's grand prize for winning Employee of the Quarter! My favorite song by Mr. Corbin is Roll With It

Saturday (after completing my KenpoX) I will be heading out to the lovely Davis Junction, IL. I really enjoy going out there because Kooter really gets a chance to run out all of the energy he has built up throughout the week. My goal for Monday is to have him be so tired that he just sleeps all next week. This way he doesn't get mad at me for locking him up! Ha ha.

I have the best intentions to clean and get caught up on laundry and dishes this Sunday... But since that probably won't happen... I want to go to Olde North Pancake House (on route 64 and St. Charles Rd.) eat myself into a food coma and sleep all day!

Sometimes I wish there was a place you could go to like the places in the movie Inception. Where they just put you into the deepest sleep possible for hours on end. Even though that movie is crazy, if the opportunity presented itself to me, I don't think I could decline! Ha ha.

Since today is Veterans Day, I would like to make a shout out to everyone who is serving or has served for this country! Without you guys, the country that we all know and love would not be the same. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart!

Lets move some freight today! HOTSHOTS HOTSHOTS HOTSHOTS!
I am all hopped up on a 5hour energy so BRING IT ON!!!! :-)

Hockey Fight!

Even though the Black Hawks got their butts kicked last night, I still think it was a great game! Not only are you watching your favorite team play, but the crowd there adds to the excitement. Everyone there is not afraid to get a little rowdy. And I love watching the other team getting creamed in a hockey fight! There were multiple last night, and I so wish I had seats right up by the glass so I could see it first hand!... Maybe even contribute by pounding on the glass! ha ha.

I went with some of my favorite people, so I knew it was going to be a great night no matter what! P.S.: Jenica is absolutely adorable!!

Saturday night, one of our very own got married! Even though we were there to congratulate Katlyn and celebrate with her on her special day, a lot was learned that night about all of my fellow co-workers.

We have a few dancing machines over here! Our operations team (Ken, Dave, Al, Tony, and Don) were dancing nonstop! Dave was doing the worm (extremely well) and some Irish Jig dancing, Ken was line dancing, and Al was doing a little moshing! It was probably the funniest thing I have ever seen in my life.

In the last year K&L has been adding more and more tractor trailers to our fleet. We have done this due to the high demand for Local and Domestic Full Truckloads. We want to make sure that we can give our customers the option to use us for any of their shipping needs. We want to serve every customer, large or small, with the best service possible.

Plus, I think we are a lot of fun to work with! ha ha.

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Good Ol' Garth

Good Afternoon!

Thursday nights Ken and I usually make it appoint to go out and do something random and fun. I love it because it really helps get you out of a weekly routine. But last night I fell asleep at 7:30pm. Even though I am sad that we didn't get to go out, I am extremely well rested today.

When ever I am in an extremely good mood I always have to Rock out to some Garth Brooks at my desk.

I can't decide which song I like more! It is between Papa Loved MaMa and That Summer.

If you love him like I do feel free to comment or send me an email with your favorite song!
If you are not a fan, SHAME ON YOU! Haha.

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Papa Loved Mama- Garth Brooks

Have a great weekend!

Trick? or Treat

This is the First Halloween I have been home to pass out candy to Trick or Treaters.

It was pretty funny because I didn't know people did that in apartments. I was not prepared! If I would have had one more person knock on my door I would have dumped Captain Crunch Cereal in their bag. That is the only thing I had left that wasn't fruit or vegetables.

I have never had to use my peep hole on my front door until last night. If there were little kids I would give them candy. If they were the same age as me I didn't even bother. At some point its like, if you want candy that bad drive yourself to the grocery store and grab a bag of skittles for $2. Ha ha. That's what I do!

It got me thinking though, when the kids say TRICK OR TREAT... does anyone really say trick? If I were a parent that would freak me out if someone said "No candy, but please walk into my house for your trick..." It is totally creepy.

I am so happy to say goodbye to October!! Finally all of the horror movie trailers will simmer down! TV started to make me angry, every time a trailer would come on or a commercial for an As Seen On TV Movie I would have to hit mute. Little things like that give me anxiety attacks. Don't ask why, I can't explain it myself.



Let November be the month that you shine to your customers! If you use K&L for any hotshots, local shipping, FTL, or air freight we will make sure to be timely and respectful to both you and your customer. This is how we have been successful in growing K&L, and we are always working towards perfection.


Let's have a GREAT November!