What qualifies for Sales Tax Holiday at The Boot Life®?

An item of clothing or footwear priced at $75 or under after any discount or promotion at item level will qualify to be Sales Tax free 8/4-8/6/23.What qualifies specifically? Apparel like tops, dresses, jeans, and jacketsShoesOther items that can be considered part of clothing such as gloves, hats, socks, insoles, shoe laces, and belts What doesn't qualify? Items for business or trade use…

Can a coffee mug inspire?

This one does. It inspires a job done right and being a good neighbor.Hess Industries Ltd, an recipient of many awards and recognition in business, focuses on solving problems associated with tooling issues from design to maintenance. Founded and led by Mark Hess, an incredible leader in the community. We know Mark through Chris’ time in manufacturing. At one point during a visit to his s…

Why a Grocery Bag?

Do you love pull-on boots but have a hard time putting them on? Garrett has the same issue! Check out this industry hack and save it for later!Step 1: Find a plastic grocery bagStep 2: Slip your foot into the grocery bag (trust us, this will help slide into the boot with ease)Step 3: Listen for the “thump”Step 4: Walk around for a few minutes & let the leather stretch a bitThen boom, you’…

The Best $4.99 You’ll Ever Spend

Bickmore leather conditioner is a product rich in history and value. Bickmore is a company that started in the late 1800’s as an ointment to help heal horse wounds.  Then, they moved to producing other products like shaving cream, toothpaste and eventually leather conditioner. All formulations are American made, and the company is headquartered in Michigan.Photo from Bickmore.comWhe…

The Big Winner

As you may know, we are dedicated in continuous training to stay knowledgeable, helpful, and provide excellent service.The team was challenged in learning more about Benchmade products and the history of the company, all while being in a race to win a FREE KNIFE!This aligns with us and our competitive nature but also our willingness to learn and to make our customers lives better. After watching a…

Wrong Size Box?

Did you know Holly’s college summer job was working at School Specialty?? Her first day on the job was learning how to package items correctly and efficiently, and that’s what she did all summer long!When shipping an item, you want minimal room between the top of the item and the top of the box.  However, what if you don't have the right size box or enough packing materials?  You use thi…