2009 by the numbers
Posted by Steve on February 17 at 12:00 pmLast week we had a typical Michigan “heat wave” in the middle of winter… 60 degrees!!! Don’t worry, we’re back to freezing temperatures. But the reminder that Spring is just around the corner got me thinking of what’s been going on at Lima since the new year. Here’s a breakdown!
1700 comments — 
Beaders are a talkative bunch, and we love it! You’ve started hundreds of conversations with our staff and other customers. Are you a long-time listener and first-time caller? 
Let us know what you think and add a comment of your own!
1300 fresh picks created — WOW! We never dreamed that designing your own Fresh Picks 
would be this big of a hit. This year alone we’ve had over a thousand picks crafted by customers just like you. Thank you!
270 new products — Thursdays have been busy around here with all the new additions to our store. Weeks 1, 3, and 5 were all about gemstone beads. We added some striking new Freshwater Pearls colors in week 2, and some BIG gemstone pendants in week 4.
150 Stampt Metal pieces — 
they’re brand new to the market, and they come in copper, pewter and gold finishes. Don’t miss the cute charms and filigree pieces! See them all!
54 Lunch Specials — every week, 9 new items are on special for Tuesday only. These are fantastic deals on awesome products, 
and we even offer FREE beads sometimes! It’s been a huge hit, but you need to sign up to receive the e-mail at your lunchtime on Tuesday!
47 Fresh Pick sales — we put a new Fresh Pick on sale every day! Check the top of the home page daily to see the pick that’s on sale.
6 New Year’s resolutions — 
in January, members of the Lima Team declared what we’d change for 2009. I won’t comment on whether or not I have been successful with mine… maybe that’s a post for later
5 organizations supported — check out the five charities we’ll be supporting in 2009. Every time you place an order 
you can choose one of these organizations to receive a portion of our profit. We plan to pick five new charities every year to support!
3 contests — we’ve had a ton of fun right here on The Fresh Daily blog! A mystery bead game (and a follow-up) got you guessing… and a red carpet puzzle put you in the director’s chair for free beads. Keep an eye out for ways to win more beads, gift certificates, and bragging rights!
1 irresistible koala video — We all loved this video of an Australian firefighter and a baby koala. For me, it helps put life in perspective. We’re amazed daily by the efforts of these men and women to curb the devastating bushfires. Hats off to them.
From my eyes, that’s 2009 in a nutshell here at Lima… Do you have any milestones to share?
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On Feb 17, 2009 at 12:32 pm #
Luv2bead - Little Chick says:WOW!
On Feb 17, 2009 at 3:16 pm #
Alice P says:Wow, 1700 comments and 1300 Fresh Picks created! That’s awesome! It just goes to show that we all love Lima Beads!
How about a scavenger hunt–I’m in the mood for another contest!
On Feb 17, 2009 at 4:32 pm #
Luv2bead - Little Chick says:I agree with Alice P. A scavenger hunt would be fun!
On Feb 17, 2009 at 5:11 pm #
Kevin says:OK, OK… If we can get 15 people (counting Alice P and Luv2bead) to say they think a scavenger hunt would be fun – we’ll do a scavenger hunt!
On Feb 17, 2009 at 5:45 pm #
CAS says:Kevin – count me in on the hunt!
On Feb 17, 2009 at 6:38 pm #
Kitty Chicky Cat says:I “think a scavenger hunt would be fun” #4
On Feb 17, 2009 at 7:27 pm #
Classy Chick JbyJill says:What?!?!?! I scavenger hunt???? Count me in!!
On Feb 17, 2009 at 7:56 pm #
Cathy H Chocolate Chick says:A scavenger hunt sounds like a great idea, Kevin!! Count me in too.
On Feb 17, 2009 at 9:20 pm #
Steph says:Count me in on the hunt. I need to stop working so much to use all these beads but then I won’t have enough money to buy more. I love everything I have gotten from here. This site is great.
On Feb 17, 2009 at 11:39 pm #
Anita QoG Funny Chick says:ME TOO!!!
On Feb 18, 2009 at 8:33 am #
Alice P says:Yikes, I apologize for taking the thread in a different direction–and at the same time taking away from the awesome numbers Steve posted. Sorry guys! Alice
On Feb 18, 2009 at 8:41 am #
Steve says:Alice, no problem at all! This is the exact feedback we’re looking for!
On Feb 18, 2009 at 9:30 am #
Leslie W Mtn Chick says:A scavenger hunt sounds like fun – but I like contests like the director puzzle where everyone can win at the same time!!! I get tired of losing…..
On Feb 18, 2009 at 12:10 pm #
Reesey W says:I love scavenger hunts! Count me IN.
On Feb 18, 2009 at 2:37 pm #
CAS says:Steve – I’ve noticed an “oops”. You have the same picture for both the Stampt Antique Gold (plated) Wildflower Filigree 15mm and the Stampt Antique Gold (plated) Wild Rose Filigree 35mm. Thought you’d like to know.
On Feb 18, 2009 at 2:39 pm #
Steve says:CAS, thanks for the heads-up, we appreciate it. It’s no wonder a master Fresh Pick creator would pick up on that!
On Feb 18, 2009 at 6:42 pm #
kcdesigns AKA sporty says:Scavenger hunt- count me in- what number are we up to.
On Feb 18, 2009 at 8:14 pm #
DragonflyDi says:I’m in, have no idea how you/we would do it, but OK!!
On Feb 19, 2009 at 1:43 am #
Kitty Chicky Cat says:By my count that’s 12(I think). Just 3 more votes to go!
Come on Limabeaders! Let’s go abead hunting!
On Feb 19, 2009 at 12:57 pm #
Bonnie R says:The hunts sounds fun – and gets us looking in places we don’t normally go.
Also, I saw in a magazine that you had a new web page (limabeads.com/ideal) but I don’t see an easy link on your main page. If others are like me, you see something but when you go to search for it you don’t have the reference material in front of you. Good web page, just needs a link on your front page to the web page.
On Feb 19, 2009 at 3:06 pm #
Jennifer A says:I’m in!!! I want tooo
(14)
On Feb 20, 2009 at 10:52 am #
Debbi aka Sparkle Chick says:I’ll chime in for vote #15! Gotta love these fun games and contests!
Thanks for compiling those awesome numbers Steve & the Lima team! And it’s only February!
On Feb 20, 2009 at 11:50 am #
Luv2bead - Little Chick says:Yeyyy! There’s 15 votes!!!
On Feb 23, 2009 at 10:02 am #
Steve says:The customers have spoken! OK, OK, now it’s up to us to figure out how we can have a “scavenger hunt” on the web site! We have some thinking to do… Look for the promotion coming soon, right here on The Fresh Daily.
On Feb 23, 2009 at 2:10 pm #
Kitty Chicky Cat says:Yayyyyyyy! you Lima guys are awesome! Have I said that before?
On Feb 23, 2009 at 9:40 pm #
Bonnie R says:Steve,
What if you give us clues and we have to put a fresh pick together which matches our choices? And the correct one wins. That way you can get us to search in multiple areas which we may never go.
On Feb 24, 2009 at 9:08 am #
Steve says:Bonnie, that’s a great idea. I will make sure to bring it up with the crew when we map out the hunt. I especially like how you’d be using the Fresh Pick designer to participate!
On Apr 02, 2009 at 5:54 pm #
Gloria P says:Thank you! I’m having a blast finding eggs!!! It really is a great way to get people to search pages never seen before
On Apr 03, 2009 at 4:42 pm #
AnitaA says:Love,Love,Love your website. I jsut started searchng today and I just can’t stop!!!
This is my fav website to shop!
Thanks,
Anita
On Apr 04, 2009 at 12:50 am #
Mama Yogi says:The Easter egg hunt is fun. Found half so far, but I’ll keep looking. Great web site.
On Apr 06, 2009 at 8:30 pm #
B DiDio says:struggling to find the eggs. Making me crazy. Any suggestions?
On Apr 06, 2009 at 9:44 pm #
Joe M says:found only 7 so far
On Apr 07, 2009 at 8:44 pm #
Carissa J says:Stuck on 11…ughh
On Apr 08, 2009 at 9:54 pm #
KPJEWELS says:Have found 13 so far. The new clue was an easy one. Can’t figure out the first clue yet.
On Apr 09, 2009 at 9:50 pm #
Rocky says:I have only found 10 so far.
On Apr 09, 2009 at 9:57 pm #
Dr Ruth says:I have only found eight and am really tired. I will have to go back to grading papers. I doubt my students will be pleased if their papers are not done tomorrow and I tell them it is because I am hunting for easter eggs online
On Apr 09, 2009 at 10:09 pm #
N varga says:oh my gosh.. I just found another one.. .. with the last hint finally now I have 9. I should be working on my portfolio for graduation which I have to present on May 4th.. but instead of doing that or even beading.. I am hunting.
On Apr 10, 2009 at 1:28 am #
MaryJo K says:I have touched each and every page, bead and findings on your web site and still have only found 7 eggs. I am determined…I’m not giving up. By the way, this is a great idea.
On Apr 10, 2009 at 1:31 am #
KarenDe-Challenge Chick says:Dr Ruth, you took the words right out of my head! Papers or eggs, papers or eggs? Grumpy students or beautiful beads? What a choice!!
On Apr 10, 2009 at 3:57 pm #
KPJEWELS says:The hint didn’t help, I found that egg about ten minutes ago. Thanks anyway, hope it helps someone.
On Apr 11, 2009 at 4:26 pm #
L McGinnis says:Ok This is making me CRAZY! It is SO much FUN & I have a million things I am suppose to be doing. Like preparing for Easter Dinner but I am telling my family (at my age) that I am on a Easter Egg Hunt. My husband & teens are saying “YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME” mom has gone over the edge! I wish they would get on and help me , they have sharp minds. I AM VERY STUCK NOW!
On Apr 12, 2009 at 2:37 pm #
Sunny Chick aka Diana says:I didn’t think I needed the 16th egg but I do! I want it ~ I need it ~ I must find it ~ oh no I’ve gone to the dark side!