Thursday, November 7, 2013

Take a fresh look at the Holidays with these creative ideas!


 1. Treat your staff to a Hot Cocoa Bar! Set up a self serve center with hot cocoa, marshmallow, cinnamon sticks, peppermint sticks and a thermos container to dispense hot water. Add a personalized cafe mug that can be kept as a holiday gift.


 2.Surprise your crew with a Holiday lunch! Order your meals, but instead of just meeting in the lunchroom, create a "picnic" atmosphere. Give each employee their own  personalized cafe tote already filled with their ordered meal. Add tablecloths, bottled sparkling water and some delectable deserts to make it feel more like the Holidays!

  3. Host a Holiday Wine & Cheese Party!  Use imprinted items as
take home favors that follow the theme of your party. For example:
  
  

Thursday, September 19, 2013

New Fall Products

I love going to trade shows to see the "latest & greatest" promotional products for the upcoming season! Being able to hold and use the products gives me a better idea of how my clients can use them to effectively market their business, school or health care facility. At the PAPPA Fall End User Promotions Expo, I came across some pretty cool products! Take a look!

1.
iWallet: Silicone wallet with 3M adhesive sticks to the back of any phone.Securely holds up to 3 credit cards, a drivers license or business cards. This item is great to protect against identity theft. It is also good for hotel keys and will not deactivate the strip. Credit cards will be protected from deactivation on phone.







2. Sailcloth Duffels - These bags are made from real sailcloth so they are extremely durable and very stylish with the exposed stitching. I had never seen bags with this type of detail before. 

  3.
Aqua Pearl Hot/Cold Packs: These are great packs that can be heated or frozen for pain relief. They can also be used in coolers to keep food safe. The great things about these are the 9 bright colors they come in as well as the adorable fish and starfish shapes that children would LOVE!










4.
Tailgate Table: This table caught my eye because of it's size and how easy it was to set-up.  This table extends from 24" to a full 36" standing height. The four (4) recessed mesh pockets keeps beverages handy and leaves extra room for food and dining. Great for tailgating, patio, pool, backyard entertaining and camping. Folds up easily into a semi-circle and includes a matching carrying case for easy transporting.







5.
Folding Bluetooth Keyboard: This folding bluetooth keyboard is compatible with any bluetooth device. It was very compact and would be perfect for traveling.





Thursday, June 20, 2013

Girls Wearing Headbands!

I have spent quite a bit of time at softball games and school functions to notice a big trend with the young (and not so young) girls - headbands! Everywhere I turn, including my own house, I see the "uniform" of hairdo's - a pontytail with a colorful headband to hold back all the loose bangs! I love the look! Growing up in the 80's where "Bigger was Better" I really like how today, my girls have a smooth, slicked back style that stays neat even through the hottest and busiest days! I've even tried my own "over 40" version and I must say, it has grown on me! It's a promotional product that certainly is seeing a lot of "play" this season!

Some of my favorites:
Nike Sport Headbands




Wednesday, May 8, 2013

We are Breaking into Spring with Excitement … and Maybe a Bone or Two!




Unfortunately the last week has not been all “Spring Flowers” and “Flip Flops” for my family. My oldest daughter broke her wrist and we have had to spend the majority of our last days in a multitude of medical facilities. And with nothing but time on my hands  ... or wrists … I have been able to see my beloved promotional products doing exactly what they are intended to do – get my attention. From the clip on the doctor’s stethoscope, to the tissue box to the funny little bobble head, these products informed me of names and websites of major hospitals, new allergy products and emergency contact numbers.  Have you thought about how a great promotional product can repeat your message over and over again? Think of how many people were in that waiting room and exam room! Here are some of my favorites, but keep in mind, these are not just for medicine!
 Sneeze Box 

 Tee Sanitizer Spray

 Goofy Sun Block
 Lip Balm with Head Clip