With the arrival of summer, you’ve probably heard a thing or two about so-called stone fruits. But you may be wondering: What is a stone fruit anyway? If you’ve ever enjoyed a peach or cherry, you’ve eaten a stone fruit. This family of produce, also known as drupes, are named for the pit, or “stone,”…
Feeling like you need to relax? Then, have we got good news for you! Next Monday, June 21, is International Yoga Day. While the practice of yoga has been around for nearly 5,000 years, the holiday has only been around since 2014. It was first proposed to the UN by the Indian Prime Minister as…
Research indicates that the average person spends about one-third of their entire life at work. It seems only natural that employee wellbeing would be woven into the workplace, right? Cue: National Employee Wellness Month. A month all about employee wellness is what we live for here at ThirdLeaf NW. We’re excited to share a few…
Unique employee benefits are key to retaining top talent and maintaining high employee engagement. Check out our list of benefits that Washington state residents will love! Culture/Entertainment Benefits Local Business/Restaurant Vouchers – If there’s one thing Washingtonians love, it’s supporting local business, especially when it involves eating. Offer gift certificates to popular local businesses and…
Picture this: You arrive at the office Monday morning. Your first stop is the kitchen to stash your lunch in the fridge. There on the counter, you find a collection of bright, multi-colored fruits. Numerous varieties, from bananas to citrus to plumcots, are neatly organized in a basket that reads ThirdLeaf NW on the front….
If you’re choosing to spend two minutes of your busy day reading recruitment tips, you probably already know why it’s so important. Top talent is more productive and engaged, which in turn creates a bigger bottom line for your company. Engaged employees also contribute to higher customer satisfaction. If companies know that top talent is…
Remember this time last year when all we did was bake bread and post it online? As challenging as last year was, it taught us the value of rest. Even though the pace of life is returning to normal, pausing to recharge is still important. There’s no better time to prioritize rest than summertime! Rest…
May is here, the weather is warming up, and if that’s not enough reason to celebrate, Cinco de Mayo is this week! Why do we celebrate Cinco de Mayo anyway? A common misconception is that the holiday is a celebration of Mexican independence. However, Cinco de Mayo is actually a celebration of Mexican victory in…
Mother’s Day is right around the corner! Kitchen gadgets are always a good idea for the food-loving mom in your life, but the hard part is finding a kitchen tool she doesn’t already have. We’ve compiled some of the most unique and ingenious slicers, dicers, and hullers on the market. She won’t even realize she…
For over 50 years, April 22 has been a day dedicated to celebrating the earth and building support for environmental protection. While Earth Day began in the US, the event is now recognized in over 190 countries! Here at ThirdLeaf NW, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality, naturally grown fruit in the Northwest….