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Memorial Day 2012: Honoring A Hero

A couple of months ago we had the honor of having a real life soldier, Private Rankin,  come eat lunch with us here at the office. We had done some shirts for his unit earlier in the year, and now that he was back home we wanted to show him our appreciation and invited him to a BBQ lunch here at the Prints! It was nice getting to talk with him about his experience, and we were sincerely blessed by his visit. He is truly an amazing example of courage!

Although he was fortunate enough to get home safely, this Memorial Day we want to honor him for what he does and for being a real hero!

To all the men and women who have served this great country and given the ultimate sacrifice defending our freedom we sincerely thank you.

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Thirsty Thursdays: The Sedici Surge

This Thirsty Thursday we are talking about the Sedici Surge. The surge is another spin off the basic acrylic tumbler. One thing that stands out about this particular tumbler from first glance is the ergonomic design on base for easy gripping. It reminds me of an old diner glass which I love. This particular tumbler comes in Black, Blue, Clear, Green, Orange and Red. Another option I love is that you aren’t limited to the matching straw. You can chose a candy stripped straw that is available in a variety of colors.

This tumbler is perfect for parties, trade shows, giveaways and a variety of other events.

Check back next week for another Thirsty Thursday post!

 

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We’re gonna party like it’s your birthday!

I’m not sure why there hasn’t been a blog post about birthdays at USimprints, because they are kind of big deal around here!  We are not like traditional companies who share one measly cake for everyone who had a birthday that month – we do birthdays with pizzazz!   First off, a theme is chosen and then several team members pitch in on bringing food.    Sometimes the “theme” chosen may be something that the birthday boy or girl likes, and sometimes it is completely random – take for instance the “Snow Bunny Party” which was my first USimprints birthday.

Today the theme was Summertime, Fun-time with coral and teal colors.  Several of us gals are big fans of Pinterest, so this inspired a handful of the decorating ideas, which included: accent mason jars, birthday banners, and fruit kebabs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It was another fun shin-dig!  Happy birthday Adelaide and Elizabeth!

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Weekly Product Fave’ | Waterproof Valuables Pouch

It’s almost summer time, which means it is time to head outdoors and get your swim on!  If you’re anything like me, your phone might as well be a part of your body, because you take it with you wherever you go.  When I’m outside near the water I’m always wondering if I’ll be the person who drowns their phone that day.

 

 

 

 

 

I don’t worry anymore, because I now have a Waterproof Valuables Pouch which keeps my phone safe from the water.  I realize that there are tons of waterproof pouches you can purchase, but this one is unique because you can actually use your touch screen phone while it is in the pouch!  I’ll admit, I was skeptical about the touch screen really working, but it does!  We even made a quick little video to show you.

What a video demo of an iPhone being used through the waterproof pouch

Pretty cool, huh?  A few other great features about this pouch is that you have a large imprint area (3″ x 2 3/8″) on the front window and the lanyard is adjustable and has a breakaway cord (so you don’t choke yourself while jet skiing).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On a final note, our Promotional Waterproof Valuables Pouch is on sale through July 14th!

 

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“Take Me Out to the Ballgame…” Field Trip with the Prints!

Last week we decided to go on a company field trip to the Nashville Sounds game. Being from Texas, it was my first Tennessee baseball experience. I’ve grown up an Astros fan with three brothers and a dad loving the team, but to be honest baseball to me is more about the experience than the actual game. (Don’t hate me avid fans!) The best part about the games is usually the crappy stadium food… I ate a hot dog and few bites out of a funnel cake. It was a low calorie dinner for sure, but it was surprisingly perfect for the atmosphere.

Another fun thing about baseball is just sitting in the stands with good company, chatting about random things and enjoying the evening. It was nice getting to meet fellow colleagues spouses and children, and just getting all together outside the office! One of the girls in the office decided that we should bring our favorite custom sunglasses to the game in the Sounds colors (red and blue) to show our support. They were a huge hit, and we were even able to snap a group shot of everyone sporting them (see above.)

Until the next Usimprints outing…

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Thirsty Thursdays: The Promotional Water Bottle

Introducing… Thirsty Thursdays. A new post we are going to start doing every thursday about our favorite drinkware. For our first Thirsty Thursday post we are talking about a huge favorite.. the water bottle!

The promotional water bottle has been a favorite giveaway among customers over the past number of years. When you receive drinkware, no matter what it says chances are you are going to use it. For this reason, personalized water bottles are a great option for marketing your company, services, or website. Wholesale water bottles come in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes.

The Classic Water Bottle 

The classic or basic water bottle is the typical water bottle we have all grown to love. We love to carry it with us in the gym, to the office, in the car or in our purses just to name a few. They are made out of plastic and our easy to grip and grow.

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The Stainless Water Bottle

Custom stainless steel water bottles are long lasting, quality made promotional products. They are the ideal giveaway with a high value for a low price per item. Another plus to the stainless steel bottle is the fact that they are environmentally friendly. We have a seen in a rise in the number of reusable stainless steel bottles purchased due to the fact some customers want to cut down on the number of plastic water bottles used. Customers also love the cool hues these bottles come in!

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Unique Water Bottles

There are a wide variety of unique water bottles on the market these days. What makes them unique is the style, shape, grip, spout, or lid just to name a few. We have also seen a rise in the laminated drinking bag which is a completely new spin on the water bottle all together.

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Check back next thursday for a new favorite drinkware post!

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The Ever-Handy Promotional Tape Measure

Tape measures are one of the most well received promotional items that I have seen at trade shows over the years.  They make great gifts and giveaways for many industries such as real estate, construction, furniture and more.  It has been my experience that tape measures are one of those items that serve to be very useful when you have one on hand.  For instance, just last week I was at the flea market and saw a table I really liked, but I wasn’t sure if it would fit the space I had in mind for it.  Thankfully, I was able to measure it and realize it was far too large for what I needed.

With that being said, if you are considering purchasing Promotional Tape Measures USimprints has a wide selection available in many styles and colors.  I have highlighted on a few of my favorites below:

The Round Leather Locking Tape Measure is great because it’s compact, functional and pretty.  My mom always carried a large industrial tape measure from The Home Depot in her purse, and she was always ready to measure no matter where she was.  Since my personal preference is something smaller and less bulky, the round leather locking tape measure makes a great fit for me and my purse.

 

Have you ever tried to take your own measurements?  It can be kind of awkward.  That’s why my next favorite tape measure is the Body Tape Measure.  This is very useful for gyms, weight loss / diet centers or anyone who wants to keep track of their body measurements.  I have also found this to be useful for my sewing hobby.

 

 

 

Last but not least is the Measure Pad Leveler which includes a 6′ metal blade tape measure, note pad, level and pen.  It also has a sturdy pocket clip to keep it secure to your belt or pants.  I’m not much of a carpenter, but I found this to be very useful around the house for projects such as hanging pictures and measuring for window treatments.  I especially like that it has a notepad so that I can jot down measurements right away and not forget.

All of our tape measures can be imprinted with your company’s logo or message and since we offer such an extensive range of tape measures and customization options, you can be sure to find the perfect one to fit your budget and promotional needs.  Don’t forget, USimprints offers Free Quotes and Virtual Proofs!

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Weekly Product Fave | Sip n’ Go Glass Water Bottle

Some of my favorite restaurants of all time serve my water in a glass.  I’m not sure what it is about drinking from glass versus plastic, but it just seems right.  When I’m at home I drink just about everything from good ol’ fashioned mason jars, but since they are not very handy for taking on the go, I’m happy to have finally found something that it!

My pick this week is the 20 oz. Sip n’ Go Glass Water Bottle.  It has a very sturdy twist on cap with a pull-up spout for drinking.  I think what makes this glass drinking vessel so cool is the netted designed of the silicone sleeve which encases the bottle.  In my opinion it gives it a rugged, yet pretty look at the same time.  Since I am not a fan of hand washing, this bottle is great because it is (top rack) dishwasher safe!  No dish pan hands here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you are looking for something a little more fancy and fun than a plain plastic water bottle, the Sip N’ Go would be the perfect pick for your next promotion!

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Promotional Drinkware for you and your favorite furry one too!

I love finding new products that are multi-purpose items. One of the hottest promotional products this year is the Cosmo. It’s an 18 oz. double wall insulated bottle that is BPA-free! It comes with an 12 oz. threaded cup/lid and can be used for hot or cold beverages. The Cosmo is available in a wide variety of colors (Clear, Blue, Aqua, Purple, Red, Graphite, Tangerine, Apple and Fuchsia.)

The other day my husband and I took our puppy on a picnic. It was on one of the hottest days we have had so far this spring, so I knew we had to have some water for the pup. I didn’t want to carry a bowl or tupperware, so I decided to take the Cosmo along. I filled it up with ice cold water and poured a little at a time into the cup/lid for her to drink out of. It was portable and easy to carry along without making a mess.

Another use for this particular cup is to take to the beach or the lake. Everyone likes to take some sort of cocktail or beverage with them to the beach or while boating on the lake. The cup is ideal for sipping out of without having to hold on to the 18 oz. bottle. This way to you are able to keep it out of the sun, so the entire bottle avoids getting warm at once.

My favorite thing about this particular custom drinkwareitem is the cup/lid. I haven’t seen a ton of products like this in the industry which causes it to stand out, and causes it to be more multi-purpose than just your average acrylic tumbler!

View more custom drinkware items here!

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Weekly Product Faves! | Promotional Camping Items

Happy Thursday y’all!  We’re starting a blog topic category called “Weekly Product Faves” in which we’ll choose a product each week and highlighting on some of the cool features that make it awesome!  Of course for my first post on this topic, I wasn’t able to choose just one, so I picked two!

The first is item #10423566 - Folding Chair With Padded Seat And Back Rest.  You might be asking “what is so special about a folding chair?”  Well, here’s the skinny on what makes this chair so great:

• It as the ability to recline into not one, but three different positions.

• The arm rests are adjustable and the drink holder on the arm of the chair is insulated.

• There is a storage area on the back of the chair (for magazines, sunscreen, etc.)

The chair can also hold up to 300 lbs. and it comes in a carrying bag with a handle.  Simply put, this chair is pimped out! I don’t know about you, but I’m ready to close down my laptop and head to the lake!

But since it’s not quite Friday, I’ll continue on with my other “fave” which is item #8213499 - High Sierra Four LED Lantern.  This lantern has a sleek looking modern design.  Some of the great features include:

• Built in compass for those us (like myself) who are “directionally challenged”.

• The lantern has 20 LED lights which makes it super bright.

• It has a carrying handle AND a hook (in case you need to hang it on a tree or in your tent).

I would be a happy camper (pun intended) to have this lantern alongside me on my next outdoor adventure!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Both of these items are great product picks for outdoorsy people.  I hope that if you love the great outdoors that you can get outside and enjoy this nice Spring weather before it gets too hot!

 

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