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What is the world am I trying to say? Have cocktails your way! July 10th is National Pina Colada Day. Cheers to adding more fun to your promotions. Summer is the perfect time to layer in team building events or local mixers outside the office. Invite key attendees with a dimensional balm or jelly belly mailer , then send attendees away with a signature glass to remember the event. Consider making these events annual, offering a set to collect. Utilize our talented, and award-winning graphics expertise to design the packaging & a fun seasonal logo using your company branding. While these pints not for pina coladas, the case study demonstrates the appeal of collectable drink ware and the appeal of creating fun signature events. Each fall we design a new pint for this partner's annual Oktoberfest event! We all know the barware & blenders are the right tools for making Pina Coladas! However, we've always got a few quirky enough to work ways to connect "the dots". Our originality goes hand in hand, just like a promotional product with our creativity. Besides, each of these 5 product ideas are also USA MADE! A cocktail jelly belly box Box set of flavors Pina Colada lip balm Hurricane Glasses Stir up some fun Shake up your branding by blending in some unexpected fun this summer! We can even add tap technology to our plastic line of mood changing hurricane glasses , for special promotions & events to add quick engagement tool with recipients. Slide the deck to see how to use the tags or stickers for promotions, events and company stores! How's that strategy for getting social?

This brand has taken recycling to a new level, by re-imaging single use paper bags. Saturday July 12th is National Paper Bag Day. The supernatural line of paper bags are a quirky idea that works! Watch this quick video , to learn more about Out of the Woods, a purposeful brand partner that's innovative. Out of the Woods® specializes in reusable bags and insulated coolers that are made from Washable Paper which is FSC®-certified (FSC® C153080) made of tree cellulose, a renewable resource, from responsibly managed forests. These products are washable, durable, and sustainable – designed to reduce the negative impact on the environment by developing lasting products made of better materials. Out of the Woods® proudly donates 1% of revenue to organizations that support the planet. These styles are perfect for a trip to the market, the beach, a hike or just for running errands around town. Out of the Woods is another one of our brands that matter, providing you visionary assurance & united purpose towards your sustainability goals. Sustainable. Durable. Washable. Stylish. Impactful- giving back to 1% For The Planet. Stop by our showroom to feel the difference for yourself!

Check our socials today! You'll find me cheering for red, white & blue and American Made products!! What can be American Made? ALOT! Our website only features a few of our partners, yet we have 25,312 products on the site made right here in the USA! There are also 6 key benefits to USA Made products, read more here. Popular choices include products in this image: Magnets Stickers Hand Fans Lip Balm Bags Spirit items like poms, stadium cushions, foam fingers Playing cards Floor mats When you want to consider American, no tariffs, check out our blog for ideas we have pages of posts, awards, journals, drinkware and much more!

But do come back.... Summer is all about getting out into the great outdoors. June is Great Outdoors Month. While that "focus" is ending, adventures till await. In our blog, we have ninety-four posts with the key word OUTDOOR, to inspire ways to align your brand message with outdoor enthusiasts. If you're planning a retreat, a seminar, a conference or on-boarding employees for the "adventures" that await them in their career we have solutions. We design the box, the surface of the products content, like we did with this water bottle , plus kit and ship it all around the country. Watch as I share a kit with you. When you're ready to discuss shipping programs for gifting, incentives or rewards, we've got options and several different programs. A visit to our showroom & design studio is a simple way to compare the choices and start the process, or set up a virtual meeting. We're flexible collaborators!

Support. Strength. Awareness. 3 key reasons October will be filled with runs, walks and pink ribbons. We've exploring new products & decoration methods to insure your brand stands out from the crowd. For many of our partners, your annual efforts start with us creating a new design for local events designed to supporting our friends & family through the process, fundraising for research & promoting the value of regular screenings. These tees we designed for our friends at Merck provided employees a way to connect & share experiences. We've already started planning for this year's event. Have you started planning? A few resources to plan ahead: This flip catalog  has new ideas for ways to unite your goals. Including give-away items a local events or as part of your business marketing. If supporting research to cure cancer is personal for you, perhaps after the struggle or loss of a loved one offering pink promotions during October is one way to connect others to your efforts. Fundraising is another reason to promote pink. Plan ahead for the best stock and time to fully develop your campaign. Explore more ideas in this flipbook. Slide to see how a full color surface offers more brand real estate for your message. Ask our talented & award-winning design team to create something special for you!

June spotlights a month long focus on Pride Month, however diversity, equity and inclusion goals require a year-round effort to create change. When did Pride month begin? Take a look at the roots in this previous blog post. Pride month is associated with vibrant colors, but most DEI initiatives & councils weave in colors that represent the culture or heritage of the group. Visual stories capture attention. Color is a powerful tool. We love using our graphic knowledge & certified knowledge to create new ways to express your message. There is no one strategy that works, however here are some of our favorites: Low cost items that are easy wearables year round include these products . Similarly stickers and temporary tattoos are simple to place in numerous high profile locations to drive attention to your message or unite! Utilizing flags as a way to demonstrate your message through both symbols and colors. Incorporating products that reflect the values you wish to convey is like an adding an exclamation point into your promotional campaign. Take a look at these stat's: Businesses continue to align their core values with inclusion, making sure voices are heard, seen and recognized, as well as included at the table. If all the seats at the table are filled by individuals with only one mindset, age or gender the perspective never changes. Robust discussions include perspectives not previously considered and advance a change in mindset, leading to more inclusive spaces. There are so many products that create a blank canvas for adding colorful graphics! Our showroom is the ideal location to explore all of the choices & learn how our expertise with marketing & graphic design will help you gain momentum for what you'd like to say! Including your business, non-profit and elected officials at local events, provides a way for the public to learn more about how you are part of DEI initiatives. Look for ways to engage in your community. Promoting the ways your business is incorporating diverse voices can be as simple as highlighting products or services you offer in your business at local events, like our friends at Alleyway Bookstore, who was at Saturday's Juneteenth Festival highlighting some of their authors. When you're ready to craft a DEI campaign that reflects your company's values- let's collaborate.

It all starts with planning. Planning ahead allows us time to collaborate & explore your options. Sure, budget is always looming in the background, but innovation happens when you consider possibility. Clients that wait till the last minute to order find that stock is not around or there's no time for custom work. Behind the scenes, there's a flurry of activity around each collaboration. We are providing marketing strategy, graphic design, product knowledge, and an understanding of how your brand fits in the canvas of the community. Besides a well crafted plan connects our tools, insights, talent & knowledge for effective & impactful brand stories. Like the gears that move mechanical parts, keeping your brand running smoothly is our team's talent. What dates should plan for now? It's not impossible for July 4th promotion since we offer Partners Express options; however, it's never to late to focus on USA MADE options. We have an entire section of the blog dedicated to USA MADE, plus take a look at some new products here. Patriotic themes work throughout the year, get ahead of Veteran's Day, with these ideas. National Parks Month is around the corner, explore some options here. College students are busy with their summer internships now, but when they go back to school, it's the perfect time to remind them you care. Will they be graduating soon, needing a place to live, shop or bank? Check out some ideas they can use with each transitional move here. By the way, don't forget those December grad's - perhaps their graduation date was extended by earn dual degrees or study aboard. Looking for some ideas? Wellness is a year-round goal- demonstrate care with these types of products. National Truck Drivers Week - is a day to acknowledge those road warriors that keep our shelves full and our economy pumping with their behind the scenes work. Let them know you appreciate their efforts with these ideas. Part of our smooth gear planning is providing our current clients ideas in our monthly brand tips newsletter. It's a partner benefit!

Never underestimate the value in a good list. The satisfaction of crossing off the completed tasks produces a sense of satisfaction. We procrastinate when we are not interested in a project, then we justify our procrastination! At work the "to do list" is lengthy. A planner can help you keep on task. Typically your choices for planners are pre-dated by year & month- forcing you to not fully utilize the journal for your purposes. What if you inspired your team to innovate & create by giving them a journal that provides the flexibility to draft plans & lists- their way? A Wellable™ Plan Well Undated Planner Journal is designed for flexibility! Take notes and stay on track. Utilize the undated calendar sheets, task lists, tracker pages to design your goals. Use the sticker flag page to help you highlight & prioritize important tasks and goals. Customize your schedule Stay focused and organized every day. Feel good about this choice, the recycled cover is part of our ProudPath collection of products. Watch more about this collection here . We also provide value through refillable journals ! Provide your team one durable, stylish and high end cover, pair it with a higher end pen , then create a call to action to WRITE YOUR OWN STORY! When you're ready to distribute, a sk us how we can design, kit and fulfill your next employee campaign. A place to collect your thoughts is perfect for keeping your mind fresh, which contributes to a well -mindset.

Depends on what you are measuring. Without life experiences, we would not be- well, ourselves. Where we've been, leads us to where we are now and influences where we will decide to go later. I'm posing on the front porch, wearing a dress my mom made me for the 100 celebration of Cary. By "decree" of the town council, men grew beards and residents wore "period" clothing to pay tribute to our roots. My dad is sporting a sparse goatee, which took him way to long to grow. Some would say the picture to the left is better, because I'm looking right at the camera, smiling. I like the picture below. The image to the right captures my curious side. I've always had a thirst to discover. Father's Day is an appropriate time to reflect on my own roots. Thanks to my dad: I like to learn. I'm a planner & organizer. I'm okay in a crowd or alone. Choosing solitude is different than being lonely. Being curious leads to creative solutions. Observation helps shape logic. Forging your own path is normal. Making space at the table is necessary. Thanks to my dad, I grew up in a world where girls do anything they want, without waiting to be included or following illogical rules. Blazing trails requires comfort with solitude, a desire to learn and staying curious & remaining excited about unknown outcomes. For me the before, during & after in my life have equal value; each contributing to the on-going narrative of my life!

Today is National Flag Day, which commemorates the adoption of the first American flag in 1777 by the Continental Congress. Do you know the rules around how & when to fly a flag? Yes, there are rules! Read more here Did you know George Washington commissioned Betsy Ross to make a flag before the Declaration of Independence was drafted? Yep, read this post or read more about the history in this post! Did you know when you need to retire your flag- American Legion Post 124 has put a special flag bin outside the Downtown Apex Fire House to collect your flag and dispose of it properly?

When I was a kid going to the Angus Barn for dinner meant men needed a tie, since then, social etiquette has become more casual. Earlier this week I was in an office for a huge corporation and everyone was in shorts! There is no doubt office attire has changed in the last decade. While casual feels good, wearing a tie is still a way to stand out in some settings. It's always a way to look professional and still show some personality.  The fun part of designing is how tie can weave in logos, text, color and combine additional design elements into a quality piece for that special signature item to reflect your brand. Unify your team. Show appreciation. Gifts for someone special.   Below is a tie we created for the Town of Fuquay-Varina, incorporating both their triangle elements and the town's signature "dash more". Ready to create something memorable for your business or organization?  Ties and scarves are perfect fundraiser or support for a cause - an item to wear in numerous settings!   It's knot as hard as you think to get out of the box with branding!

Nutritional choices like fruits & vegetables are healthy choices and modern kitchen equipment offers possibilities for new ways to enjoy those choices! June is National Fruits & Veggies Month. Do you have a favorites you can't wait to pick up? Today, I scored both fruits and vegetables at my local Farmer's Market this am. Creativity is kind of "our thing". Folding in our our talent & knowledge into each collaboration creates the right blend t o produce, blue ribbon success! Yes- we have blender products & shakers! Including name brands! Just like we designed this flyer, we apply our talent for marketing & strategy to each campaign. When you are not able to join in the showroom to collaborate- search our site for options. I have so many ideas for how to use these products, just ask!