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“On the pontoon, Makin’ waves and catchin’ rays up on the roof” | Promotional Products for the Lake

by Natalie on May 20, 2013 in Uncategorized

Memorial weekend is right around the corner. With the weather warming up, we all know that the water is warming up too. I know that I am itching to dive in after the long, cold winter. When I was growing up, we would rent a house on the lake for Memorial weekend. A trip to the lake would always kick off our summer, and leave us with longing for time we spent making memories on the water. Below are a few of my favorite products to take with me on the lake.

1. Floater Keychain: Scared your keys might do a dive? Let that be one less thing to worry about. Customized floating keychains are very practical, and great for any party or event at the lake or boating show.

Promotional Floater Keychain #8152694

2. Sunscreen: Spending all day on the water can be harmful to your skin. I would always come in from a day on the lake with a much worse burn than I expected due to the reflection of the sun off the water. Lathering up with sunscreen is essential. I promise you will thank me later!

Promotional Spf 30 Sunscreen With Lanyard #8154573

3.Koozie: Another must have item for the lake is a koozie. Whether you like to drink soft drinks, water or beer, you definitely want to keep your drink cold for as long as possible. Customize your koozie with a picture of your lake house, the name, or maybe just a funny quote for the weekend. Your guests will use the personalized koozies for summers to come.

Promotional 36-Hour Foam Koozie #8186640

4. First Aid Kit: It is always smart to think about safety on the water. Even we you are trying to be extra careful, you still have to think ahead at the possibility of an accident. These promotional first aid kits come with 3 antibacterial gel packets, 4 latex-free bandages, 4 Swabplus antiseptic swabs, 2 snip bandages, 2″ x 3″ adhesive pad. Don’t let a small scratch or sting ruin your day on the water. Come prepared!

Promotional Protect First Aid Kit #8833258

5. Cooler: It wouldn’t be a day on the lake with out beverages and snacks. A promotional cooler bag is a must have for your outing on the water. This particular cooler holds twelve 12oz. cans, or less cans and more snacks.

Promotional Ice Coolflex – Double Sealed Cooler #8213968

For a huge selection of our products to meet your own personal needs for the lake, browse here.

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Essential Promo Products for the End of the School Year Pizza Party!

by Natalie on May 13, 2013 in Uncategorized

When I was in school, I always looked forward to to end of the school year festivities. After all the tests and homework were turned in, it was time to celebrate and enjoy my teachers and classmates for the final days before summer. Whether we celebrated in the classroom, on the playground or at the pool, one thing was for sure, pizza would be served! Here is a list of a few giveaways that would be perfect to make this years pizza party extra special.

What better gift to give all of your classmates or students than a personalized pizza cutter! Available in a wide variety of colors and customizable with the logo of your choice.

Promotional Supreme Pizza Cut-it Pizza Cutter #8154175

Custom mood stadium cups are a fun favor and giveaway. They are the perfect item to use at the pizza party, and to take home and use all summer long.

Promotional 1 Side – 17 Oz. Mood Stadium Cup #93394

Promotional drawstring tote bags have been a favorite promo item for the past few years. Everyone seems to love the cinched tote bags that are economical and lightweight.

Promotional Non-woven Sports Pack With Drawstring Closure #10390790

Looking for a more unique gift idea? Give your students or classmates the gift of a cowbell. They can hold on to them through the summer and have them ready for football season in the fall.

Promotional Tall Red Cowbell, 4″ X 3″ #9345435

Another giveaway idea is a mini flyer. Flying disc are fun favors to use after the pizza settles and then to use at the beach, park, backyard, lake, etc.

Promotional Mini Flyer – Five Inch Miniature Flying Disc #8264361

Browse more favor ideas for your pizza party here.

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Promotional Products Perfect for the End of the School Year Party!

by Natalie on May 6, 2013 in Uncategorized

I cannot believe it is already this time of year. The school year is officially a few weeks away from coming to an end. If you are in college, you probably only have days left, if that. Are you throwing a graduation party, end of school year bash or fun day for you students in the next few weeks? Don’t send your guests home empty handed. Here are a few ideas that are great giveaways for your classmates or students!

1. Sunglasses: Everyone’s favorite custom sunglasses are still a huge hit for any outdoor party for you have coming up. Your guests will love them, and will keep them handy for the rest of the summer. You can pick a pair to customize one arm, both arms, or even the lens.

Promotional Silkscreen Retro Specs #12088650

2. Beach Towel: Are you having a pool party? Give your guests or students a promotional beach towel to mark the end of the year. Available in a variety of colors, weights, sizes and other options.

Promotional Jewel Collection Terry Velour Beach Towel, 29″ X 58″ #8169952

3. Sunscreen: Another great idea for a pool party or just an outdoor party in general are little bottles of imprinted sunscreen. They come in packets, spray, lotion or a stick and are customizable for your party!

Promotional Spf 30 Sunscreen With Lanyard #8154573

4. Beach Ball: Whether or not your party is at the pool, custom beach balls make great giveaway items for the summer. Your guests will be excited to use the beach ball at the beach, pool or park during the upcoming warm months.

Promotional 16″ Diameter Beach Ball #8241527

5.Waterproof Pouch: Looking for a more unique gift? Give your guests a waterproof pouch. These pouches protect your belongings from getting wet at the lake, beach or pool.

Promotional Waterproof Pouch #8213318

Browse more of our custom products that will be perfect fit for your party here.

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The 5 Best Promotional Products for Your Trade Show or Convention

by Wade Benz on April 30, 2013 in Custom Stress Balls, Ideas & Inspiration, Promotional Products, Tradeshow Giveaways, What's Trending

If you are headed to a trade show or convention to get new customers, raise awareness of your company or organization or just reconnect with customers you are more than likely looking to giveaway some sort of swag. After nearly a decade in the promotional products industry, I have learned not all items are created equal. So I have put together a list of the top 5 best giveaways that will give you the most bang for your buck. After all, you are not just buying the swag to give out to make friends: you want a return on your marketing investment.

1. Laminated Tote Bags

First of all, go big! Make sure you purchase at least one item that has a big imprint area for your company’s logo, website, or phone number. These non-woven laminated totes are very similar to the Lululemon shopping bags that you see everywhere. They are great quality tote bags and have a large place for your logo.

Promotional Laminated Non-woven Large Shopper Tote #8213202

2. Custom Hand Sanitizers

Hand sanitizers are another great item to giveaway. Especially at the big shows where you come in contact with hundreds of people. These small and portable sanitizers have a perfect space for your imprint. Potential customers will keep hold of this useful healthcare themed item, reminding them of your brand. They are also an inexpensive option at under $1.

Four Color Process – Lightly Scented Hand Sanitizer #12088715

3. Stylus Pens

I normally advise against buying pens for trade shows, simply because everyone is giving them, away but this item is the exception. Our Curvaceous Twist Action Ballpoint Pen With Stylus And Rubber Grip is the perfect pen that people are sure to want and hold on to. The promo writing item has a ballpoint pen on one end and a stylus at the other end. A perfect tech-themed item to use with your iPhone, iPad or any other touch screen device or phone. These pens are also less than $1 with your imprint!

Curvaceous Twist Action Ballpoint Pen With Stylus And Rubber Grip #11358511

4. Customized Sunglasses

Our neon custom sunglasses are our best selling product for three years running. They are not just popular fraternity party props or wedding favors anymore! Companies of all sizes are using these fun and useful items year around. Another new and very popular option is the retro specs that come with an imprint on the front of the sunglasses. Don’t worry you can still see out of the glasses.

Promotional Neon Plastic Sunglasses #8240986

Retro Specs with Front Imprint
#12088650

5. Stress Balls of All Sizes, Shapes, and Types!

Last but not least one of the other most creative and poplar swag items for your next big convention is stress relievers! They come in hundreds of shapes, colors, and styles to match just about any branding you have or service you may offer. We have a wide selection of thousands of creative stress balls in everything from fruits to body parts to technology themed items. The imprint area is not huge, but our customers have given us feedback that attendees at shows go crazy over the unique stress balls. Check out all of our custom stress balls.

Rubber Duck Shaped Stress Reliever #8123933

Hot Dog – Food Shape Stress Reliever #8055725

Truck Shape Stress Reliever #8214296

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Custom Promotional Products to Promote a Healthy Lifestyle Before the Summer!

by Natalie on April 18, 2013 in Uncategorized

How is already mid-April? It feels as though spring is just starting, but I know before I know it summer will officially be here. It’s finally warm enough to go outside on a regular basis which has gotten my mind on fitness and healthy living. This week I have found myself very motivated to get fit, and lose some lingering winter weight (dang those extra Christmas cookies I just had to have.) I have come up with a few promo products to help get me motivated to promote a healthier me.

I have been looking for a nice pedometer to help monitor my fitness routine. I am motivated by seeing progress, and this custom pedometer does just that by measuring steps, distance walked, and calories burned.

Promotional Clearview Pedometer #8056550

We all know how important it is to drink a lot of water throughout the day. Sometimes this can be hard and a little bit boring. As silly as it sounds, sometimes having a new cute personalized water bottle can do just the trick to increase my water intake.

Promotional Sparton – Bpa Free Water Bottle, 30oz #11649173

Promotional jump ropes are another fun way to get fit. They are available in a lots of fun colors, and guaranteed to get your heart rate going. They promote indoor and outdoor exercise, so you don’t have an excuse on the next rainy day.

Promotional Solid Colored 84″ Jump Rope With White 4″ Handles #8223443

Another thing you don’t want to forget while trying to insure a healthy lifestyle in sunscreen. Even if you are only going for a quick run, it is important to protect your skin. Imprinted sunscreen will keep your skin looking young, and prevent an uncomfortable evening tending to burnt skin.

Promotional Spf 30 Sunscreen With Carabiner #8154574

Browse more promotional products that might help you promote your own healthy lifestyle here.

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Great Promotional Products for a Company Picnic this Spring!

by Natalie on April 16, 2013 in Uncategorized

Now that the weather has gotten significantly warmer, it feels as if spring is finally in the air! During the spring and summer months we have what we like to call “Pay Day Friday Cook Outs.” During lunch, we grill out on the back deck and hang out as a company to create community and promote team building. We grill chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs, steak, or whatever else we may be in the mood for. We usually have a corn hole tournament at least once during the spring and summer months for some friendly competition. Below I have listed a few of my favorite custom products for your own company picnic you may be planning this spring or summer.

We have a picnic table, but it still can’t seat everyone. Custom folding chairs are always good to have on hand for any of those times you need a pull up a seat.

Promotional Game Day – Black Event Chair #8241919

Another good thing to have on hand is promotional sunscreen. Lunch occurs during the middle of the day which is also usually the hottest part of the day. Even if you are only going outside for a short amount of time, it is important to protect your skin from the sun’s skin damaging rays.

Promotional 1.5 Oz. Sunscreen With Carabiner #9263553

Sick of buying red solo cups over and over again? Customize these BPA free, 16 oz, double-wall Game Day Cups. They will be perfect to use over and over again around the office.

Promotional Game Day – Bpa Free 16 Oz Cup #11649168

If you prefer a can soda to a cup and ice, personalized koozies will be a necessity for your picnic. Available in different styles and colors. Personalize with your company colors!

Promotional 36-Hour Foam Koozie #8186640

It wouldn’t be an outdoor party without custom sunglasses. Sunglasses are such a big hit right not for any outdoor event. Your employees will be sure to find themselves using them throughout the spring and summer months!

Promotional Malibu Sunglasses #8990060

Browse more of our wide variety of promotional products here.

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Don’t Get Caught in the Rain on the Back Nine without a Custom Golf Umbrella this Spring!

by Natalie on April 12, 2013 in Uncategorized

With this first bout of warm weather behind us, and more on the way I know that the golf courses will be full of men and women alike. With any outdoor activity plans comes risk. You and I both know that just because the day starts off nice does not necessarily mean that the rest of the day will have promising weather. There is not many things I hate more than being poured on, or just getting caught in the rain without an umbrealla. Promotional golf umbrellas offer a large imprint area to any buyer, and will keep your clients and colleagues dry whether they are on or off the course. Here are a few of my favorite custom golf umbrellas that range in a variety of price points, colors and sizes.

Promotional Stromberg Brand – Automatic Open 58″ Folding Golf Umbrella #8744411

Promotional Slazenger Fairway – Vented Golf Umbrella With A 60″ Arc #9320004

Promotional Club Canopy- Golf Umbrella With 62″ Canopy Arc And Tough, All-weather Canopy And Structure #8177685

Promotional Slazenger Caddy – Vented Automatic Golf Umbrella With A 64″ Arc #9320006

Promotional Slazenger Champions – Polyester 62″ Vented Auto Golf Umbrella #10370209

Promotional Silkscreen – Golf Umbrella With Metal Shaft And Wood Handle #11665669

Browse more of our custom golf products here.

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April Showers Bring May Flowers | Customized Umbrellas

by Natalie on April 4, 2013 in Uncategorized

April is officially here, and rain is on the forecast. It has rained off and on pretty much all day forcing me to stay indoors as much as possible. Where are you warm weather and sunshine? It seems as though every spring I am on the market for a good trusty umbrella, and this year is no different. If anything, I need an umbrella even more to protect my six month old from the rainy weather ahead.

Umbrellas are a great giveaway item for the spring. Even though it rains throughout the year, everyone always talks about the infamous “April showers.” Umbrellas are one of those things that people will use no matter what the logo or design may be. They are a very practical and useful giveaway, and your clients or employees will be grateful when they find it saving the day.

Here are a few of my favorite custom umbrellas to brave the spring storms.

Promotional Ecosmart- Folding Umbrella Made Of 51% Pet With A 44″ Arc #9319742

Promotional Stromberg Brand – Automatic Folding 42″ Safety Umbrella #8744409

Promotional Silkscreen – Telescopic Folding Umbrella With Matching Sleeve And Pongee Material #11665683

Promotional Stromberg Brand Blue Skies – 46″ Auto Folding Umbrella With Cloud Pattern On Interior Canopy #10369688

Promotional F.o.g. London Fog – 40″ Arc Compact Size Folding Umbrella #9363575

Browse our full selection of promotional umbrellas here.

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10 Great Custom Wedding Favors on a Budget!

by Natalie on March 27, 2013 in Uncategorized

As you probably already know, weddings are not cheap. Everything from the dress to the venue and everything in between adds up. Are you worried that wedding favors are going to end up being a want but not necessarily a need for your big day? It is important to give your guests something that they can take home as a memento of the fun they had. USimprints.com have several custom wedding favors that won’t break your budget.

1. Sunglasses: These are my favorite wedding favor. We had them for our wedding and they were a huge hit. The wedding reception was indoor/outdoor, but it was at night. All our guests wore them on the dance floor as a prop. Some people even popped the lens out to see a little better. We have a variety of colors and styles when it comes to custom sunglasses. Find the pair that personalizes your wedding perfectly.

Promotional Neon Plastic Sunglasses Custom Imprinted from USimprints.com #8240986

2. Cotton Tote: A cheap cotton tote is a great wedding favor idea. Everyone likes an extra bag to haul to work, the doctor’s office, the beach or pool. Promotional tote bags provide a relatively large area for your custom wedding logo, so all of your wedding guests will be rocking your logo at large.

Promotional Eco-responsible Econo – Natural Cotton Tote With Contrasting Handles #8214177

3. Stadium Cup: Stadium cups are available in large quantities at a low price point making them a feasible favor. You can package up 3-5 cups a person in a plastic gift bag and tie them off with jute or ribbon that matches your wedding colors.

Promotional Rally – 16 Oz. Polypropylene Stadium Cup #9236516

4. Koozies: One thing is for sure, no one likes to walk around with a cold drink freezing their hand. Custom koozies have been a popular wedding favor choice for the past couple of years. They give you the freedom to have a little fun with your wedding guests while coming up with a witty or funny design to send them home with.

Promotional Collapsible Foam Insulated Beverage Holder #8285698

5. Lip Balm: “You may now kiss the bride!” Weddings are events that make you want to hold the hand of your date and little harder and steal a kiss during your favorite dance during the reception. Spread the love to your guests by passing out personalized lip balm.

Promotional Lip Balm Flavormania – Lip Balm # 9735079

6. Sunscreen: Having an outdoor wedding? Keep your guests protected from the sun with custom sunscreen wedding favors. Have them passed out to all your guests as they walk into the ceremony.

Promotional 1 Oz – Spf 30 Sunscreen Bottle #9262380

7. Acrylic Tumbler: Your guests will fall in love with the promotional acrylic tumbler if they haven’t already. These double wall acrylic tumblers keep their drinks colder for longer without sweating. They will find themselves rocking your wedding logo all the time.

Promotional 16 Oz. Double Wall Acrylic Tumbler With Straw #10653321

8. Notebook: These cute little notepads are another great wedding favor. They are available in several great colors and styles and come with a pen. Great item for your guests to throw in their bag or purse to jot things down after the fun is over.

Promotional Eco-responsible Eco-note #9314907

9. Coffee: Are the two of you known as being coffee lovers? Send your guests home with the gift of java. Customize the packets with your wedding logo.

Promotional Caffeinated Gourmet Coffee. Makes 12 Cups #7812686

10. Laminated Non-woven Shopper Tote: Are you a fan of the Lululemon tote bags? Chances are that your guests are too. Create your own custom logo to go on these shopper totes. You guests will love them, I promise!

Promotional Laminated Non-woven Small Shopper Tote #8213201

Browse more of our thousands of products you could use to make your wedding day extra special here.

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Happy 1st Day of Spring! Promo Products to help you enjoy the warm weather ahead!

by Natalie on March 20, 2013 in Uncategorized

It is official people. As of this morning, spring is here! As exciting is that is, the forecast isn’t looking too much like the season. Our low tomorrow is in the 20s… yikes! Before I know it though, it will be warmer and the cold weather will be a distant memory. In lieu of the start of spring, I decided to make a list of promotional products that are great to have on hand when the weather decided to match the season.

1. Sunscreen: With warmer temperature on it’s way, I will be spending a lot more time outside. Protecting your skin is essential to your health and well being. This sunscreen kit includes 4 individual packets of SPF 15 sunscreen in a vinyl container. They are easy to throw in your bag, wallet or pocket without having to carry around a bulky container. Great for use during boating, golfing, beach trips, concerts, picnics and any other outdoor events!

Promotional Dawn- Slim Vinyl Package With Four Spf15 Sunscreen Packets #8499632

2. Fleece Picnic Blanket: Use a custom blanket wherever you might want to lay out this spring. Blankets are a great high end giveaway that are useful, as well as practical. This particular blanket is easy to fold up and carry hands free.

Promotional Fleece Picnic Blanket #8175870

3. Folding Chair: The compact and portable folding chair is a great item for anyone on the go this spring. Keep these in your trunk at all times for anytime you might need to take a seat outside during the warmer weather.

Promotional Mesh Folding Chair With Carrying Bag #10391323

4. Sunglasses: With all of these outdoor activities on the spring calendar ahead, you definitely don’t want to leave the house without your trusty sunglasses. Custom sunglasses are a fun and unique giveaway for any event you might be planning this spring.

Promotional Malibu Sunglasses #8990060

Browse more of our personalized outdoor products here.