Schmidty's Den

Atlas Stationers 227 W. Lake St. Chicago, IL 60606 (312)726-5261 www.Atlasstationers.com What is Atlas Stationers? Atlas Stationers is the largest independent office products store in Chicago.   Started in 1939, Atlas has been family owned and currently enjoys participation from the 3rd and 4th generation.  Carrying over 100,000 items, Atlas seeks to help every customer find exactly what they need.  If a product is not in the retail shop, it can be ordered in by the next business day.  On top of this, the company offers FREE delivery within the Chicago Loop which is pretty much unbeatable. Atlas aims to give a 'Service that makes a world of difference.' Review: My first experience at Atlas Stationers is one that I will remember forever.  Stepping foot in this retail store was incredibly refreshing.  My first impression of the store was very optimistic as the vibe was perfect.  Walking into an office supply store that isn't co...

Schmidty's Den is an online business in the tourist industry with a series of blogs that aims to create interest to attract tourists into the greatest city of all-Chicago.  I cannot stress how much I love this city as I have grown up, worked, and excelled in it.  The goal is to try and expose as many people to the history, traditions, and various facts about the 312. Types of blogs you should expect: Informative blogs Instructional blogs Humorous blogs Sports Blogs Reviews It is imperative to read the articles with an open mind as there will be many controversial topics discussed.   I will express my opinion about various topics and events happening in the Chicago-land area.  I am not saying that my opinions and beliefs have to match up with yours, but respecting other people's thoughts go a long way. To get into the flow of things, I have prepared some of my favorite facts about Chicago. Did You Know...? Chicago was founded in 1830 and is no...

Throughout the years there have been numerous amounts of people trying to become Chicago sports' fans.  There are an incredible amount of hopeless fans in the cities of Cleveland, Detroit, and Indianapolis to name a few in the Midwest.  (Who would want to live in these cities anyways) These individuals learned that flocking towards Chicago fanaticism is definitely the right move.  There has been twenty rings dished out throughout Chicago sports' teams from 1870 to now.  It's safe to say that Chicago has one of the most prominent histories in sports throughout the U.S.  Follow these exact steps below to assimilate into the greatest fan base of all times without looking like a hated band wagoner.  No one likes band wagoners.  Keep in mind, being a fake fan will derive much hate towards you as us Chicagoans take fanship very seriously. How to Be a Chicago Sport's Fan Step 1: Culture & History Read up on the culture of Chicago and its magnificent...

Born in Wicker Park, Chicago in 1996, assimilating into the best city in the United States was nothing but an exceptional experience.  Being the youngest of four children provided me with an absolute amount of empirical knowledge as I got to see my siblings test drive many situations to pave the way for my choices based on their reactions to their experiences. The amount of love from my family allowed me to see things for what they are as well as inspire an infinite amount of hope in life.  An example of my everlasting hope is that of which is invested towards the Chicago Bears winning a Super Bowl in the near future.  While the rest of Chicago dwells on the horrific people who put ketchup on their hot dogs and the repeatedly losing Bears, I find hope in these mishaps because I believe that there are good people in the world who put ketchup on their hot dogs as well as I believe the Bears will relive their 1985 glory with more style!  Well, I guess right about now yo...