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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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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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!

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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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24 oz. Acrylic Tumbler with Straw are great for busy mom’s on the go!   They can fill this tumbler with 24 oz. of  their favorite beverage and have it in the car as they run errands or take kids to and from school or soccer practice.

Personal Care Kit with mom’s working so hard and always on the go, there is nothing better than a little TLC every now and then.  This kit comes equipped with all of the basics including slippers, massager and nail / toe brush with pumice stone for taking care of tired feet.

These are just a few gifts that are likely to be pleasing to any and all moms.  We also have many more gift in our Promotional Mother’s Day category!

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A good celebration is not based on food alone, it is important to have festive decorations such as maracas, sombreros or tambourines!  Brightly colored table settings and balloons are also great for adding some pizzazz!  If your event is outdoors and you’re serving drinks, handing out items such as promotional bottle openers and  imprinted shot glasses with your logo and company information is essentially like passing out business cards.

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Since there are so many products to choose from when it comes to Promotional Kitchen Items, I’ve highlighted on five of my favorites!

#1.  8154175 - The Supreme Pizza Cutter easily slices through pizza, quesadillas, brownies, and more!  The fact that it is small and compact makes it even better!

#2.  8946340  – The Cook-Safe Cutting Board Set keeps your raw meat from touching your fresh vegetables or cooked food by color coordinating boards.

#3.  10390678 - The Two Piece Kitchen Scale is great to keep on hand for measuring  ounces, pounds, and milliliters.  I really love how the scale tucks into the tray for space saving storage.

#4.  8056610 - The Contemporary Wine Set is a sophisticated and modern looking set, it even comes with a matching wine stopper.

#5.  5678063 - The Digital Egg Shaped Kitchen Timer is practical because everyone needs a timer in the kitchen but egg shape makes it a very unique piece to have on display!

#6.  8225102 - The Silicone Basting Brush is both dishwasher safe and easy-to-clean with a removable silicone head which makes it so much better than your typical bristle basting brush.

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One of our most popular items for the last few years has been the promotional drawstring bag. I was cooking up ideas for this particular post last week, and noticed people had them everywhere. I people using them at the gym, going into Starbucks, and leaving school or a sporting event.

Not only do people use them at the gym, some gyms even sell them with their logo on the front. I noticed this week that our gym sells them. Now that the briefcase is kind of a thing of the past, people use all sorts of bags to transport their necessities. The imprinted drawstring bag is great for the guy (or girl) on the go. My younger brother is a sophomore in high school, and is a huge fan of the drawstring bag. He uses them at school and to put his soccer cleats in for practice. When I was a cheerleader back in the day, we were give a drawstring bag to put our gear in for the games.

Marathons, Triathlons, and bike races, such as the MS150, seem to be on the rise. I ran a measly 5k a few years back, and when I went to get my tag to check in I was given a drawstring bag full of promotional products. This is one reason I feel like they are a great giveaway for sporting events and races.

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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).

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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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