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5 Fantastic Picks for Promotional Umbrellas

by Shari on April 20, 2012 in Promotional Products

Umbrellas tend to be a necessity in life, especially depending on where in the country you live. I grew up in Arizona and the typical yearly rainfall is only about 5 inches. On the other hand, folks in the Northeast and other parts of the country consider umbrellas to be a daily essential. Umbrellas do more than keep you dry from the rain, they are also great for shielding you from the hot rays of the sun during the summer season!

There are so many styles and colors to choose from and that is why umbrellas make such a great promotion! When you give away a promotional umbrella, you are putting your logo on showcase for all to see. USimprints has hundreds of umbrella options to choose from, I’ve picked five great options to share with you!

ID#9262992 is a 42″ arc umbrella and it comes with a matching sleeve. A couple of great things about this umbrellas is that it is under $5.00 each (imprinted), and there is a wide selection of colors available.

ID#8306451 is a 44″ arc telescopic folding umbrella that comes with a wood handle and a push button for automatic opening. It also comes with a matching nylon sleeve, folds down to 17 inches, and is under $10 each (imprinted with your logo).

ID#8241094 is a 38″ arc micro mini umbrella with a matching sleeve. It comes in silver case that can be decorated with your logo and it makes for great presentation when giving it away as a gift. The case easily fits into most handbags, briefcases or coat pockets!

ID#8241049 – is a unique square umbrella with 60″ arc. The square canopy is designed to resist strong wind and the rubber handle makes it easy to hang on to. The umbrella has automatic open and a nylon / mesh case with elastic bungee cord-lock closure.

ID#10307865 is my favorite retro-looking umbrella. The clear Totes bubble umbrella gives you visibility in bad weather and it has a 52″ arc. and a curved handle. Although it has a bit of a feminine look, it is perfect for anyone and all sorts of outdoor activities!

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“Bears need people. People need bears.” | Custom Stuffed Toys

by Natalie on April 18, 2012 in Promotional Products

One thing in the promotional product industry that I feel isn’t always a huge seller are imprinted stuffed animals. For some reason, they just don’t seem to sell too well which may be attributed to price. One of our top vendors just came out with this super soft Plush Big Paw bear. It comes in 14 popular shirt colors, and is at a great price point! These cute, cuddly bears area a great way to show your logo and get your message across.

Promotional stuffed bears are the perfect giveaway for birthdays, school carnivals and events, hospitals and churches. Ever since Build A Bear Workshop opened several years back, I feel like at some point in a child’s life they want to have a party where they get to make there very own teddy bear or have a party that has something to do with a bear. The prices have gone up significantly since I made my first bear in the late 90s. A much cheaper route would be to buy this teddy bear with a custom logo for the chid’s party on it’s shirt to give out to all the guests!

School carnivals and other school events are another great opportunity to give away a stuffed animal. They always need prizes, and what child wouldn’t want a bear with their school logo on the tee.

When I was in early middle school, I remember my mom had a minor surgery and the hospital gave her a little teddy bear to give to me. It had the hospitals logo on the tee, and I kept it for several years. This is why I think stuffed bears are especially great for hospitals especially if it is a children’s hospital. Sick and scared children like to have something to hold onto if they are undergoing surgery or they have a close family member who is sick.

Churches are another organization that would do great with a stuffed animal giveaway. There are always children in the nursery that would love a little teddy bear. They would also be great for a church carnival or to be used for missions.

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Milk + Cookies, Imprinted Milk Bottles

by Natalie on April 3, 2012 in For the Home, Promotional Products

Last week I was feeling inspired and in the mood to bake. I had this milk bottle sample laying on my desk, and decided to take it home with me as inspiration. I baked my favorite chocolate chip cookies, and decided to set up a little photo shoot.

I’ve seen a recent rise in the popularity of milk bottles on the internet (Pinterest, blogs, online shops) and around town. They are perfect for a party to serve milk + cookies or lemonade with a candy stripped straw and tied with a cute tag of some sort.

I was ecstatic when I found that we sold milk bottles on our site. I also think they are perfect for a cupcake shop, bakery, or sandwich shop. They have a nice imprint area that is ideal for making the bottles personalized to your liking.

1. Vibe Bottle, 2. Glass 1qt. Milk Bottle, 3. Vue Bottle

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Get Inked, Temporary Tattoo Style!

by Shari on March 26, 2012 in Promotional Products

What can I say – there’s an ever growing obsession with tattoos! As much as I admire the brave souls that have adorned their bodies with wonderful works of art, I do not think that I will ever partake (needles freak me out)! I am however a HUGE fan of any temporary tattoo because they are loads of fun, pain free and removable!

There is so much to like about Custom Temporary Tattoos. They are very affordable and can be ordered in bulk for distribution, which makes them great for promotional purposes. They are also perfect for outdoor summer events and contests and an easy way to really make your logo stick! Whether you want to offer a free temporary tattoo with purchase or just hand them out to attract visitors to your booth, they are always popular!

Several months back our customer Givology had a fundraiser called the Temporary Tattoo Project in which they partnered with artist to design 5 custom tattoos that were sold at the event. This in turn raised money to provide education to children in Kenya. What a great way to have fun and promote a great cause!

In the office today we decided to “get inked”. We all had a good time picking out our favorite custom tattoos. The butterfly tattoo (seen on the left) was very detailed with color and tight registration. The heart tattoo ( in the middle) had some white in the design which made the other colors really pop. My favorite was the glitter flower tattoo (on the right) that sparkled in the sunlight. One of the greatest things about Temporary Tattoos is that they are fully customizable which gives you more freedom with your design or artwork.

We have hundreds of stock tattoos available. You should also check out our Promotional Tattoo Gel Pens! The sparkly gel ink color matches the barrel and the pens are certified non-toxic and washable too!

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get your coffee fix.

by Natalie on March 22, 2012 in For the Love of Caffeine, Promotional Products

I don’t know about you, but my day revolves around coffee. I am not a Coke or any kind of soda in general drinker, but I do need my coffee every day. For instance, today I have yet to run to the local Starbucks and get my Iced Nonfat Latte and boy am I dragging!

When you go to a coffee shop, though, it is surprisingly not just about the coffee. It is also about the experience. In college I loved to study at Starbucks (it was a much greater alternative to the library.) People love to meet at Starbucks to talk business, school, life or anything else in general. Don’t believe me? Look around next time you are in your local coffee shop. People like to browse the drinks, sweets or snacks, and the merchandise. Coffee shops are relatively good about setting trends for the latest and greatest drinkware must-have.

Let’s look at the acrylic tumbler. Starbucks made this widely popular a few years back when they designed it to look like a reusable version of their iced beverage cups. Today they come in a wide variety of colors, textures, sizes and shapes.

You know when entering a coffee shop you are going to cross paths with a ceramic mug. I love a short and wide cup over a taller mug. I am, however, a huge fan of the retro diner mug. It has been around for years, and never seems to go out of style. We have also seen a huge rise in the ceramic or plastic mug with the silicone lid. It looks like your average to-go cup, but it is reusable!

Coffee shops also have a variety of other products. It wouldn’t be a coffee shop if they didn’t sell bags of the coffee itself! Another must product is the coffee sleeve. The last thing you want is to burn your hands while grabbing your to-go cup. Companies have also began to manufacture a number of reusable sleeves to throw in your purse or car (we have several on our site!) I have noticed that a few of my favorite hole in the wall coffee shops have shown a lot of burlap! I, for one, love burlap and these little bags are to die for!

REMEMBER…Custom acrylic tumblers and ceramic mugs are not just for coffee shops. They are perfect gifts, party favors, company giveaways, and more!

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Camp Time, Fun Time!

by Shari on March 16, 2012 in Fun & Outdoor, Promotional Products

Growing up there was always one thing I looked forward to and that was going to Summer Camp! As a kid there was nothing better than a week of adventure, meeting new friends and of course, cute boys! I love looking through my old camp t-shirts that I acquired over the years. Mom and Dad were good about always sending us to camp with some money for buying a camp t-shirt and group picture on the last day.

The times sure have changed! A couple of summers ago I had the privilege of going to Crooked Creek Ranch in Colorado as a Young Life camp counselor. Just a few of hours after arriving I saw kids running around wearing Camp logo’ed sweatshirts and t-shirts and drinking from Camp logo’ed water bottles. Promotional Camp Products were already being purchased by the kids on the first day, I was amazed!

Early the next morning I stopped in at the camp coffee shop to get a little caffeine before starting day. While I was in there, I couldn’t help but check out the cool looking camp logo’ed mugs and tumblers for sale. It was then that I realized this was definitely different from the camp I went to as a kid. Mom and Dad gave me cash for a t-shirt and picture and these kids had probably already spend 80 bucks on merch their first day.

A few of my favorite Camp Promo Products from USimprints!

Later on that day I had some time to kill, so I decided to check out the gift shop. To be honest calling it a gift shop is kind of an understatement. The “gift shop” was about the size of an average store in the mall. Aside from a huge crowd of kids in there, it was full of Camp logo’ed apparel – including jackets, long sleeve t-shirts, hoodies, and even shorts. I browsed through the rest of the store and found sweatshirt blankets, journal books, tote bags and so much more! I was in there for a while, but luckily managed to walk out with just two t-shirts, a sweatband, one water bottle and a keepsake picture frame. I rushed back to my cabin to put on my new camp t-shirt – I was one of the cool kids now!

2010 Crooked Creek Camp photos and some of the greatest gals I've ever known!

Needless to say that almost all kids either go to summer camp every year, or they have been at least once. Promotional Camp Products are a great way for kids to remember the fun they had at camp or as Young Life promises the kids that atttend their camps “The best week of your life, or your money back”.

If you are looking for a wide selection of camp products at budget prices, you should definitely check out our Promotional Products for Camp category. Also if you need products in a hurry, just ask – we have tons of products that are offered with a Free Rush Service!

As an added bonus, now through August 1st mention our promo code CAMP2012 we’ll give you $25 off any order of $200 or more!

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2012 Earth Day Tips & Product Promotion!

by Shari on March 14, 2012 in Events & Promotions, Promotional Products

With Earth Day right around the corner, we’ll soon be kicking off our month long Eco Products Promotion to show a little love for this wonderful planet! The primary basis for Earth Day is to create awareness and appreciation of the environment. What better way to spread awareness then with Imprinted Eco-Friendly items?

So in Honor of Mother Earth and this special day, we listed a few helpful tips and fantastic looking products to help be a little more green in the work place!

1. Use a Recycled Coffee Mug and Reusable Water Bottle instead of paper cups and disposable plastic bottles. We’re all guilty of grabbing the occasional plastic bottle of water at the store and using the disposable coffee cups in the office. Instead, what if we used a reusable water bottle or poured our coffee in one of the great looking mugs below? Estimated amount of trash saved – a whole lot!

Love the shapes of these Eco-Mugs!

2. Bring your lunch from home in an insulated Eco Friendly Lunch Bag. It’s so easy to make a quick run for a fast food lunch. Have you ever thought about the amount of trash in just one to-go lunch? What if you packed some fresh fruit, a sandwich (in a reusable container) and perhaps a handful of nuts? The trash would be far less, not too mention what a healthy lunch!

Just a few of our Eco-Lunch bag options!

3. Wear a Pedometer and walk whenever possible. It saves on car pollution, plus it’s great exercise and you get to enjoy the fresh outdoor air. Today was a sunny Spring day in Tennessee with a nice 78 degree temperature outside. What a great day it would have been to clip on my pedometer and take a nice walk to the local bookstore down the road. I always feel victorious when I wear a pedometer and can physically see the amount of steps I take add up throughout the day.

Great options for counting steps!

From Eco-Drinkware to Pedometers there are hundreds of Eco Friendly Products on USimprints.com to choose from that will help promote both Earth Day and Eco-Responsibility. The above tips are just a few easy ideas to keep in mind to reduce waste while being a little healthier!

So click on over now and start shopping ideas to make your next promotion more Eco-Friendly!

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Tidy Up Traveling with these 3 Products

by Shari on March 6, 2012 in Promotional Products

This past weekend I took a somewhat impromptu get-away to the Great Smokey Mountains! Before I left the office for the weekend, I grabbed a few new products thinking that it would be a great opportunity to personally test them out.

The first one is The Hang Around. This is a new product that will be featured in our 2012 Idea Book Catalog (which comes out later this month). When I first saw The Hang Around, I honestly thought what good is a bag that only has one handle? I then realized that the one handle had a snap on it and you could attach it to multiple things.

I don’t know what the backseat of your car looks like, but I have a five year old son who feels the need to bring a toy with him anytime we leave the house. As you can see from the picture, my car tends to be a mess! What a great solution The Hang Around is! My son was able to put all of his belongings inside of it which kept the back seat clean. The Hang Around will be hanging out in my car from now on!

Mom's with Messy Mini-Vans, this product is for you!

The second product I packed for the trip was the Fold Away Duffel. The genius thing about this product is that it folds flat into an 8″ x 8″ square, fitting very easily into any suitcase. I don’t know if you’re a fanatic like me, but I cannot have the clean and dirty clothes packed together in the same bag. The Fold Away Duffel proved to be a fresh solution to my dirty laundry.

No more dirty underwear packed with clean clothes!

The third product is one of my personal favorites – The Fanny Pack. Contrary to popular belief, it has made a come-back over the past couple of years. I mean really, it was only a matter of time before people remembered Disneyland and the 80′s and thought “hey, whatever happened to the fanny pack – remember how practical and cool it was”? Okay, nobody ever said it was “cool”, but it was great for holding all of your stuff and freeing up your hands for eating corn-dogs and drinking beer at the same time!

This past weekend while I was living large as a tourist in Gatlinburg, TN – I sported the Retro Hipster Fanny Pack stowed away my belongings keeping my hands free for whatever and never looked back!

Wow, I can't believe how much stuff it holds!

And finally, in case you were concerned about the “cool factor” of wearing the hipster fanny pack, I took it upon myself to personally model how great it looks on a live body!

Yeah I know, I look pretty fresh!

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“We’ll All Be Gone For The Summer”, Our Favorite Beach Products

by Natalie on March 1, 2012 in Fun & Outdoor, Promotional Products

I’m back for day four of Favorite’s Week to discuss my favorite beach products. It’s officially March first, and I don’t know about you but I am ready to get down to the beach for some fun in the sun. The pasty, winter bod needs some color, and I would love to lay back with a beach read surrounded by a few of my favorite things. Promotional beach gear provides you with endless advantages of imprinting your custom logo on the beach product of your choice.

Here is my list of favorites…

1. San Tropez – Tubular Polypropylene Beach Mat

I love a good beach mat to lay on in sand. This one in particular is water and sand resistant. It includes an inflatable pillow to lift up that neck a little while reading and looking down the beach.

2. Cosmo H2go Bfree (r) – 18 Oz, Double Wall Insulated Bottle That’s Bpa Free

Want to sip on a mixed drink while staring at the shore? This double wall insulated bottle includes a 12 oz. threaded cup/lid to pour your drink in. It can be used for hot or cold beverages, but because we are talking about the beach I know you aren’t planning on pouring hot coffee in it while laying out in the heat. Available in a wide variety of colors (shown below in Tangerine.)

3. 9″ – Pail And Shovel

It would not be a real beach trip without a trusty pail and shovel combo. Whether you are still a kid at heart or have kids of your own, sand castle building competition is seen up down the coast. Plastic sand pails are great promotional giveaways for resorts, vacation spots, beach clubs or spas! Also available in pastel color combos!

4. Malibu – Sunglasses Made Of Recycled San Material

One thing you definitely don’t want to forget on a trip to the beach is a pair of sunglasses. The Malibu’s come in an assortment of fun colors. Custom sunglasses are the perfect way to market your company or brand. They are also a great wedding, prom, or party favor.

5. Diamond Collection – Embroidery – Midweight Colored Beach Towel, 35″ X 60″

Another beach must have is a imprinted beach towel. You just can’t go to the beach without one! Promotional beach towels are a great marketing tactic to colorfully and creatively show off your logo.

6. Mood Stadium Cup

At the beach, don’t be afraid to drink in style with our favorite mood stadium cup. These custom stadium cups are available in 12 oz. and 17 oz. sizes. They come in 11 vibrant colors and a full color digital imprint. Color changes when you pour ice cold liquids in it. Perfect for any outdoor event!

Now all I need is to plan a trip! Tomorrow is the final Favorite Week post. Stay tuned!

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Our Favorite Journals, Jotters + Sticky Note Pads

by Natalie on February 29, 2012 in Promotional Products

It’s day three of Favorite Week. Today I am picking out my favorite journals, jotters and sticky note pads. These are great picks to throw in your purse or bag when you have some kind of “Aha!” moment worth remembering. Custom sticky note pads are very useful in the home or work place when you want to want to mark something in book, magazine or jot down a reminder, message or phone number. Our promotional journals and jotters range from eco-friendly to leather bound books.

Here is a list of my favorites….

1.Hard Cover Sticky Flag Jotter Pad

This promotional jotter is the best of both worlds. You have your jotter, but then pop open the top for a variety of sticky flags! There is also a decent amount of space for a nice, clean imprint.

2. Sticky Book ™ – Sticky Pad Book

I love this little sticky book mainly because from the outside it doesn’t look like one. It comes in a wide variety of colors, and would be a great mailing piece in a muslin bag or grouped with other products. This self adhesive note pad keeps sticky flags and notes on hand and organized. It’s very compact and easy to take with you where ever you go!

3. Neoskin – Non-refillable Hard Cover Journal With 96 Ivory Lined Sheets

This imprinted journal comes in several vibrant colors. Hard covered journals are my personal favorite because it keeps all of your thoughts and notes safe from rips and tares.

4. Gnome – Mini Jotter Combo With Memo Book And Ballpoint Plastic Mini Pen

Do you always carry paper but seem to forget the pen? I know I do. This mini jotter combo is a polypropylene memo book (non-refillable) that comes with a ballpoint plastic mini pen along with an elastic pen loop on the cover. Keep your pen safely in the elastic, so when a bright idea sparks you are ready to write.