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Surprise and Delight with the Right Gift This Holiday Season
With the arrival of the holiday season, many businesses are beginning to plan holiday parties and end-of-year festivities. You may also be thinking of giving gifts around this time of year. Gifts are a wonderful way to improve employee morale, reward someone for a job well done, show appreciation to a client, or simply to… Continue Reading
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Honoring Our Veterans’ Service on Veterans Day
Veterans Day is this week, and in honor of the day we thought it would be worthwhile to share some of the history and the significance of this annual federal holiday that is observed in the United States. Veterans Day honors the men and women who have either served or are currently serving in the… Continue Reading
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The Powerful Benefits of Kindness
Have you heard of World Kindness Day? Celebrated across the globe each year in countries from Singapore to Nigeria, it’s coming up on November 13. Originally started by the World Kindness Movement in 1998, World Kindness Day is an opportunity to pause and witness the beauty that a simple act of kindness can bring to… Continue Reading
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Planning the Perfect Holiday or Year-End Party
Believe it or not, the holidays are right around the corner. Here in the U.S., it’s common to have a holiday party or a year-end party for your employees, colleagues or clients. In Japan, it’s typical to have an end-of-year party and then a New Year party as well. Whatever the occasion, now is an… Continue Reading
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Basking in the Sunlight: a Brief History of Daylight Saving Time
Spring forward, fall back… are you ready for Daylight Saving Time to come to an end in the USA and Canada on November 1st? When it does, we will lose that precious extra hour of sleep and start observing shorter daylight hours until next March. We may also have to manually adjust the time on… Continue Reading
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Bracing for Cold Weather? Beat It with These Thoughtful Gifts.
Temperatures are dropping as the leaves fall outside, and as we make our way into the heart of October, we all know that winter’s not far in the distance. Local pharmacies have already put out their yearly signs advertising flu shots, and people we run into on the street are more likely to be sniffling… Continue Reading
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What Is Up with This New Campaign Swag?
If you’ve been following the 2016 U.S. Presidential elections lately, no doubt by now you’ve heard all about Donald Trump and his famous “Make America Great Again” trucker hat. The Donald’s hat has even become a meme on social media! But he’s not alone—the other candidates, both fellow GOP members and Democrats alike, have come… Continue Reading
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The Fascination with Mason Jars: Once Frugal, Now Fashionable
What does a Mason Jar represent to you? Depending on your personal experience, you might look at it as a traditional vessel for preserving the best of summer’s bounty to savor during the leaner, colder months ahead. Or, you may be more familiar with the Mason Jar’s new incarnation as a trendy drinking glass lending… Continue Reading
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Boost the Impact of Your Promotional Giveaways at Events
Are you planning to host, sponsor or exhibit at an upcoming event, conference or trade show? If you’re trying to figure out what types of promotional giveaways will have the best impact, you’re not alone. People often reach out to us asking for advice and tips on what types of swag to prepare for their… Continue Reading
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Draw Your Customers in with Clever Chalkboard Advertising
While enjoying a walk in your neighborhood this summer, did you notice any clever chalkboard advertisements that made you stop and smile? Chances are good that you did. Businesses of all types, particularly coffee shops, boutiques and bars, are increasingly using sidewalk chalkboard advertisements to stand out from the crowd and share a light-hearted, fun… Continue Reading
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