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Block Distracting Apps and Websites with FreedomThe Other Productivity Tool You Need You sit down to work at the computer. 45 minutes later you realize that you’ve gotten hardly anything done because y...
- Updates Are Coming! Pt 1.
This is Part 1 of a multipart series where we discuss upcoming expansions and developments for Coffitivity. Learn how the community can get involved, and...
- The Time to Go Remote is Now
If current trends continue, it seems pretty clear that for many people around the world, freelance work is the wave of the future. Some estimate that by...
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Freelance Isn’t Free[Designed by Freepik We recently [posted about the steps you can take to minimize late payments and avoid nonpayment from flakey clients. Our friends at...
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The Art of ProcrastinationI'm the king of procrastination. Seriously, I'm the worst. I somehow manage to spend 100x more energy not doing something than a fraction of the same ene...
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The Importance of Coffee Pot Design[Design by Freepik I’ve recently been working on-site for a client, and I could not understand why the coffee pot was always empty. Sure, there are plent...
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Freelance Hacks: Tax Tips for Self-EmploymentBeing self-employed is hard, plain and simple. Finding clients, managing expectations, keeping track of time and appointments, and then actually getting...
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1099 taxes don't have to be hard.To our freelancers and 1099er friends - now there's a better way to save for tax season! First off, congrats. You made it through tax season 2015! Hopefu...
- Coffee Talk: Tommy Nicholas | blankslate.io Welcome to the first edition of Coff
Coffee Talk: Tommy Nicholas | blankslate.io Welcome to the first edition of Coffee Talk. In this series, we get to know makers, developers, creatives, an...
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The Power of a Day OffAs we near the end of another Labor Day weekend, I took a few minutes to step back and think about why this holiday even exists in the first place. Beyon...
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Green Screen Tuesday RecapSo...this week we did what we've appropriately named...
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Proper start to Saturday #rva (at Sub Rosa Bakery) - App Crash Fixed - 6/09/14
Boom. Crisis averted. The app is no longer crashing and we're back at cruising altitude. We want to apologize to anyone we threw a wrench at this morning...
- iOS App Crash - 6/09/14
Hey Coffitivity Crew! Bad News: We're getting some reports of the Coffitivity iOS app crashing on load. According to everyone we've heard from, the issue...
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We had a great time today catching up with our friend @brianmcdinosaur for a gueWe had a great time today catching up with our friend @brianmcdinosaur for a guest blog post on @ledburyshirts. entrepreneurship creativity style rva [Or...
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Pro tip: iced winter white tea + vanilla + lemon = a perfect afternoon pick-me-uPro tip: iced winter white tea + vanilla + lemon = a perfect afternoon pick-me-up after a hectic morning RVA spring teatime (at lamplighter Roasting Comp...
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Last night at First Fridays. The greatness that is MOB. #vcuarts #rva #firstfrid -
From our trip to Capital One Labs in DC today. Thanks to our buddy @bwbishop for -
With everyone busy doing their own thing outside of Coffitivity, and a large parWith everyone busy doing their own thing outside of Coffitivity, and a large part of our communication during the week being via our mobile devices, ACe...
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Our trip to DC included a stop at Ebenezers Coffeehouse. A nice local spot foundOur trip to DC included a stop at Ebenezers Coffeehouse. A nice local spot found amongst the hustle & bustle of Capitol Hill. latergram DC [Original phot...
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View from one of our favorite shops on this rainy weekend. Make sure to stop byView from one of our favorite shops on this rainy weekend. Make sure to stop by @yesterdaysheroesvintage next time you're getting your caffeine fix at @l...
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Congrats to those who participated in the #Monument10k this morning! We were on -
Chaotic coffees #goodmorning -
DC, we are here for the night! Where should we get some coffee? We need a pick-m -
Evening design session with the boys #turnup -
Spent the morning working through specs for some #Coffitivity swag. #coffee #pot -
Little Free Library | Seen on West Ave. #rva -
Saturdaze #spring #rva (at Lamplighter Roasting Co.) -
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Nothing like taking the afternoon to share our story with aspiring entrepreneurs -
Getting in the zone. Post-work coffee shop session at Lift with our graphic desi - In honor of the first day of Spring, Nicole created a playlist of songs that'll
In honor of the first day of Spring, Nicole created a playlist of songs that'll get you excited for bike rides, porch hangs, and sunny weather. Put on th...
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Ending this gloomy afternoon the right way. #VMFA (at Virginia Museum of Fine Ar -
Popped into Main Street's loveliest addition yesterday, @harvestrva. Pro tip: thPopped into Main Street's loveliest addition yesterday, @harvestrva. Pro tip: they sell coffee-making supplies and great coffee. (at Harvest Grocery and...
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We asked for brunch plates; we got sketchbooks. #momentswithsunday (at Lamplight -
@charlestm in his happy place. It is Friday, after all -
Sometimes a nightcap comes in the form of an Americano -
From Ryan McGinness: Studio Visit. Do go see this exhibit if you can, very inspi -
Pro tip: When you go to Stella's and get coffee, you must also get loukoumades. -
This is a syrup filled waffle that heats up in the steam from your coffee or tea -
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Sometimes your knife is a paperweight. Sometimes your pen and stylus are the samSometimes your knife is a paperweight. Sometimes your pen and stylus are the same thing. Sometimes an iced Thai is the only way to end the day. That's ju...
- Take our Survey - Win Some Coffee!
[Take our Survey - Win Some Coffee! For all you Coffitivity addicts, below is a 5 minute survey that will help us understand how you use [Coffitivity and...
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Skype call Sunday | regram from @charlestm -
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Sun, breeze & iced Americanos. Happy Saturday, y'all. (at Virginia Museum of Fin -
Today a year ago, a couple friends in Richmond, Virginia launched a tiny websiteToday a year ago, a couple friends in Richmond, Virginia launched a tiny website with the goal of helping their friends and family work a little better....
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From our morning coffee run. We'd just like to point out that it was 73 degrees -
Our buddies over at @alchemyrva are redefining "commitment" on this #RVA snowday -
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Props to @warbyparker for making Justin look half nerdy and half important -
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Yesterday, our friend and colleague, @tomasienrbc, blew everyone out of the wateYesterday, our friend and colleague, @tomasienrbc, blew everyone out of the water at Launch with his pitch for Knox Payments. A big congratulations to Kn...
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Shopping for some #sounds4work (at Deep Groove Records) -
Getting some work done *and* enjoying this nice day. Can't complain. (at The UrbGetting some work done and enjoying this nice day. Can't complain. (at The Urban Farmhouse Market & Café)
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Back on the daily grind. Getting in a few hours of work at one of our favorite S -
Gloomy Saturdays can't keep us away. Working through the weekend. ☕️📝 - V-Day Playlist
[V-Day Playlist V-Day, a playlist by Nicole Horton on Spotify As she tends to do for special occasions, Nicole put together an awesome playlist that's pe...
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Midday caffeine fix before the snow hits. @lamplighterroastingco always serving -
Bad jokes and whiteboard sessions with our creative director. #momentswithsunday -
Cheers to Friday & great news from our friend @tomasienrbc! 🍸 (at Balliceaux) -
Treating ourselves to a relaxing Saturday afternoon. We're so happy Sub Rosa is -
Starting Tuesday the right way. (at Lamplighter Roasting Co.) -
Afternoon with Cy Twombly. #momentswithsunday (at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts ( -
From our walk to work this morning. What's a snow day -
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Afternoon light, coffee & good conversation. (at WPA Bakery) - For a lot of people, work doesn't stop after 5pm, and that's usually the case fo
For a lot of people, work doesn't stop after 5pm, and that's usually the case for me as well. The last few weeks have resulted in a lot of free-hand sket...
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We found the coolest little basement coffee shop during our adventures in DC yesWe found the coolest little basement coffee shop during our adventures in DC yesterday. latergram (at Filter Coffeehouse and Espresso Bar ) [Original pho...
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Sometimes we let Justin and ACe out of their cages. This is what happens. Happy -
It was a tacky lights & family kinda night here in Richmond. #holidaycheer #zero -
Saw some wonderful work at Open Night last night. VCU is full of creativity. #in - https://embed.spotify.com/?uri=spotify:user:enicoleh:playlist:2qDfOHZ2x63RM3z5mS
[ [https://embed.spotify.com/?uri=spotify:user:enicoleh:playlist:2qDfOHZ2x63RM3z5mSUPu1 If you're anything like us, the holiday season usually means you...
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Chilly morning walks are worth it when it's this pretty out, but a hot cup of coChilly morning walks are worth it when it's this pretty out, but a hot cup of coffee and a cozy office is definitely next on the agenda. rva [Original ph...
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Our Creative Director redefines the term "make yourself at home" -
Getting fueled and staying warm with the help of Harrison St. coffee this morninGetting fueled and staying warm with the help of Harrison St. coffee this morning. Show us how you're kick-starting your work week by tagging Coffitivity...
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Tea and homework tonight featuring #Coffitivity, Mazzy Star & our friends Liv an -
Downside: Marathon design meetings. Upside: New designs we're beyond stoked to s -
Late night of work ahead? We've got you covered. Head on over to coffitivityoffiLate night of work ahead? We've got you covered. Head on over to coffitivityofficial.tumblr.com for a special late night sounds4work playlist brought to...
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If you're anything like us over here at Coffitivity, late nights can sometimes bIf you're anything like us over here at Coffitivity, late nights can sometimes be more productive than the actual workday. Because of that, we've put tog...
- Practice any art, music, singing, dancing, acting, drawing, painting, sculpting,
Practice any art, music, singing, dancing, acting, drawing, painting, sculpting, poetry, fiction, essays, reportage, no matter how well or badly, not to...
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We’re posted up this morning at one of our favorite local spots getting in someWe’re posted up this morning at one of our favorite local spots getting in some live sounds4work for a change. What does your Tuesday workday look like?...
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Sunday Funday here at 80amps. We have our coffee & #sounds4work to get us in gea - Another day at the Coffitivity shop. We keep it real when it rains. http://go.lu
Another day at the Coffitivity shop. We keep it real when it rains. [http://go.lumiary.com/GRr3I0
- Bug Notice: iOS Crash & Cloud Items
Hey Guys, There are a couple bugs floating around out there - we're aware and we're head down fixing some things at the shop. - First - the iPhone/iPad a...
- Coffitivity Outage September 23, 2013
Hey guys - Coffitivity.com is down as of 11:00 EST Monday September 23, 2013 due to issues we were working to resolve with our host. For now, there are t...
- Update: Temproary Outage
Hey guys, It's been an interesting Monday morning for the crew. We're currently experiencing some hosting issues and are working to get them straightened...
- Hacker Hack: Apple AirPlay for the iOS App!
So....we don't support AirPlay yet. BUT, you can get around it. Here's how! Step 1: Load the Coffitivity app on your iOS device. Step 2: Select your Coff...
- Bug Notice: iOS Artist Selection Crash
Issue: The iOS app crashes when some users try to select iTunes music by artist. Fix: None yet. The team is working to ID the cause of this crash. Make s...
- Bug Notice: Snow Leopard Error (Mac App Users)
Issue: The Mac app is not playing audio for Mac users running Snow Leopard Version 10.6.8. Fix: None yet. The team is currently digging into this issue a...
- Bug Notice: Warped Images on Website
Issue: Some of the images on the site are showing up a little wonky on desktop and mobile versions of the site. Fix: Clear your cache and reload the web...
- We're back!
Good news: Coffitivity.com is back online! Plug in and stay creative. Cheers! -a
- Error Operator
Is [Coffitvity.com down? Yes. Are we digging in to get back on line? You better believe it. Be patient with us and stay creative. You guys are awesome. -a