Food is one of the most popular ways to make an impression on customers and clients–and chocolate gets the message across in a very sweet way. These chocolate St. Patrick’s Day themed coins are delicious, fun, and perfect for the season!

You can choose from a variety of holiday themed designs, and even choose the color and printing on the wrapping. Try using green or gold to keep with the theme of the holiday, and place your contact information right on the packaging. Placing some of these chocolates in a small gift bag with other St. Patrick’s day items makes for a great gift, too!

If you own a restaurant or bar, you already know that St. Patrick’s Day means you’ll have a full house! Why not say thank you with a special gift for every customer who comes to celebrate? Custom printed t-shirts are an easy and affordable way to put a smile on your customer’s faces. T-shirts work well because they are easy to print with a logo, event title, or any type of message you want to pass on to the world. Think of t-shirts as walking billboards!

Kick it up a notch by making your shirt compressed into a fun design like this beer pint glass or a shamrock for St. Patrick’s Day! Compressed shirts are fun to make because your customers get to help them come to life by dropping them in a bowl of warm water. It’s like a science experiment that you can wear!

Last, but not least, don’t forget about all of the traditional ways you can promote an event! Virtually any type of office supply can be turned into a St. Patty’s Day gift! Check out these light up pens! The shamrock at the top glows and your message can be imprinted right on the body of the pen for all to see.

Never write in the dark again! Even if the power goes out, you’ll still be able to get your homework done, or write down last minute ideas for your next big meeting.

If you’re planning a school event, these pens, shamrock shaped post-it notes, or even a shamrock designed notepad make for a fun gift that students of all ages will enjoy using and showing off. Don’t forget about green pencils or highlighters, too.

For this St. Patty’s Day try some of these great items. No matter what you’re planning for this holiday (Great Guinness Toast, anyone?) these items are fun, unique, and add a big of “luck” to any event you have coming up.

Custom designed gift boxes like this one are a great way to show how much you appreciate those who work so hard for you. This stylish gift box comes with a range of design options and filler options! You can choose from gourmet hot chocolate, coffee, or a coffee and tea sampler!

If you know that your employees love coffee, try including a variety of flavors so they can choose a new flavor each day! If you want to focus on food items rather than drinks, there are plenty of options for cookies, candies, and various baked goods. A delicious way to show your appreciation. Don’t forget your personalized message!

How many times have you heard, “There just aren’t enough hours in the day?” We all need a few extra hours to get things done, but if we’re managing our time–why not do it in style? These beautiful desk clocks come in three different colors and have a weighted base which you can use as a paperweight. The clock face itself swivels so it can be read at any angle, no matter where you might place it on your desk.

At the base, you can customize your message, add a logo, or just have a special thank you phrase written on the bottom. It might be hard to manage time, but with a stylish clock like this–your employees will know that you appreciate the time they put in throughout the year.

Nowadays, everyone has some form of touch screen technology, or at least it seems that way! We’re always multitasking, and that goes for your employees too! Whether you have company issued tablets and smartphones, or your employees use their own from home, these stylus pens are a great multitasking tool that are sleek, unique, and useful.

These pens are easy to slip into a shirt pocket or work bag and come in four traditional colors. The top of the pen acts as a stylus for smooth touch screen application on the go. Don’t let your employees struggle between technology and paper note taking in meetings. This powerful little tool allows you to do both. You might even want to get a few for yourself to keep in that desk drawer of yours!

Shopping for that perfect gift for your employees can be a challenge. Here is a short list of some more ways you can make your appreciation noted, and see a smile on the faces of those you work with, too.

• Pen and pencil holders — to help organize desk space! Get creative and choose stylish bamboo holders that double as a picture frame!
• Laptop sleeves — go green and try to look for sleeves that are made of recycled materials.
• Stylish paperweights and plaques — mark National Employee Appreciation Day in stone! Create personalized thank you plaques and paperweights for those you work with, and don’t forget to celebrate!

Measuring cups are a go-to item for any cook or baker, and they make great gifts, too. With baking, it’s all about accuracy–one extra bit of baking soda and your cake can grow to twice its size! No one wants a baking blunder. Stop the stress and provide your customers with this innovative measuring set.

These cups come complete with spoons attached at the end for easy switching between measurements without having to dig through that junk drawer in the kitchen. Convenience and accuracy all in one easy to handle product. It’s any chef’s dream.

If you own a bakery try placing a set of these cups into customers’ bags so your contact information is right at hand when they return home. Or, if you’re a bakery or restaurant supply store you can hand these out to your clients at any time of the year. Your logo can be placed on one, a few, or all of the cups for maximum exposure!

Need to strain that dish of pasta? Just got home from the store and need to wash your produce? Check out this nifty kitchen gadget that is guaranteed to make your straining experience simple and quick. Notice that handle on the left hand side of the strainer? It simply rests on the side of your sink for hands free rinsing. Have a double basin sink? This attachment fits perfectly around most center dividers too. Simplicity, creativity, and usefulness all in one small little strainer. Your customized imprint can be placed right on the over the sink hook so customers and clients can see your name whenever they are preparing a meal for friends or loved ones.

We all know about the iPod, but have you heard about the lunch pod? Nowadays, more and more people are brown bagging it for work and school. It’s affordable, it’s simple, and let’s face it–your figure will thank you too. Brown bagging your lunch has a host of benefits, but you want your lunch bag to be stylish and useful, too.

The lunch pod does all of that! Our multi-compartment plastic food storage features two large food compartments and includes flip up carry handles on top, with side snap lock tabs for easy carry. Top compartment comes packed with mini clear frosted case containing reusable silverware. This product makes it easy to pack snacks, a main meal for lunch, or even a salad and all of your favorite fixin’s! The customized imprint can be placed on the top, but kick it up a notch and add a side imprint, too. You might just start a trend at the office!

Household items are a fabulous way to market your product. Adults, college students, and children all use these kitchen products on a daily basis whether it’s for packing a lunch, baking cookies, or preparing a meal. There’s nothing better than providing your customers with a product that is truly reusable and unique.

A Clean Screen is a Happy Screen!!

If you have a phone with a touch screen that you use all the time, you might be noticing some of those dreaded, greasy fingerprints all over the place. Microfiber clothes like the ones shown here are gentle for delicate screens and keep your phone clean and presentable. Best of all these soft clothes won’t scratch your pricey new phone display. Viva la Angry Birds! You’ll never miss knocking over those bricks because of a dusty fingerprint.

Even if your target market does not include avid cell phone users, these clothes are great for cleaning eyeglasses, computer screens, CDs, DVDs, and mp3 players. These items are great for your next tradeshow because they are useful, pocket-friendly, and great for a variety of clientele and potential customers.

Safety first, please!

If you’re just getting used to the idea of marketing for cellphone users, try imprinting custom PVC skins, like these, for iPhone users. Skins are an easy, fun, and cheap way to personalize a cell phone or computer and protect electronics from scratches and dings. These skins are made from PVC Plastic and are a great, light-weight option for protecting your iPhone 4. The case absorbs any shock your iPhone may receive from any accidental drops or bumps, keeping it just like new. You can engrave the plastic for a sophisticated look or custom print your logo and name right on the back.

Let’s be real, people are attached to the phones. While some might find it problematic, when it comes to brand exposure, your name will be in front of the eyes of hundreds (or more!) every time someone takes their phone out.

If you want to bump it up, try using a clear, flexible case like the ones we showcased at the NACA Conference this year. They even have room for an I.D., minimizing the need for a bag!

While we’re on the topic of safety for your cellphones, you might consider using screen protectors for your next promotion too! What a great way to complement the already trendy PVC cases above.

Screen protectors are easy to apply and “install” on your own, which makes it easy on your part. All you have to do is imprint the package that they come in and your product is ready to be given to the masses. Since touch screen phones often are more sensitive, a screen protector helps to keep you from damaging the display and eventually damaging the sensitivity to touch.

For college students and busy workers, this is  MUST for any smartphone with touch screen capabilities. While the iPhone is featured here, you can also customize your packaging for HTC phones and Blackberries as well.

Need some juice?

There’s nothing more frustrating than typing out that important e-mail on the go and having your phone power down. We’ve all experienced the feeling of forgetting to charge your phone. Luckily, there are some great USB chargers that work for many popular cell phone devices!

Try offering these items to your top customers as a special thank you for their patronage. Technology gifts can be on the pricier side, so make sure to be selective of whom you want to give these away to. You might consider using them for your business’s anniversary promotion or for birthday or holiday gift gifting. These SB chargers also work for MP3 players, digital cameras. PDA’s, and video cameras, so even if someone’s cell phone isn’t USB compatible, there are multiple uses for this fabulous and unique item!

Right now our world revolves around all of the technology that is currently popular–and in a few months something else will be out there to help make our leaves easier and our communication quicker. If your business is all about staying on top of the newest tech innovations, or you just want to wet your feet in the tech pool, try these simple and popular items that techies around the world are using on a daily basis!

Keychains and letter openers make for great mailer inserts because they lay flat and are light weight. What better product to open those love letters with than a heart shaped letter opener? The unique shape is fun, and you can imprint your message and business right on the front where your customers’ eyes will hit first.

Try adding a message that highlights Heart Health month to remind your customers to take control of their health and wellness. Looking for something classic, but with a twist? This heart shaped carabiner keychain is turned into a seasonal favorite with its whimsical shape and choice of colors. Try sticking to red, pink, or purple if you want to celebrate Valentine’s Day, or use any color you choose for Heart Health month! It’s the special shape that will help to bring awareness.

If you work for a medical office or other healthcare business, try using these heart shaped pill boxes to bring attention to both Heart Health Month, and Valentine’s Day. Though they cannot be mailed, you might want to have a small basket of these cute little boxes for patients and visitors to take with them when they come to your office.

These boxes don’t have to just be for pills, either! Small erasers, push pins, or office supplies will be safely stowed away, removing clutter and mess from desks at work. Why not give some of these adorable boxes to your employees to celebrate the holiday and awareness day? A great, useful corporate gift to help say thanks is never out of season.

Available in either blue or red, your logo, contact information, and name can be seen front and center.

Don’t forget about heart shaped sticky notes! This stylish pack comes with die cut notes, multi-colored flags, and a blank 75 sheet notepad to keep track of all of your to-do’s, appointments, and things you just can’t forget about.

The sleek black vinyl case easily fits into your work bag or purse, and it’s great for college students too. The semester has officially started and students love office supplies!

If you want to market this item to college students, try pairing it with another back to school item like a water bottle or a tee-shirt. The pairing options are virtually endless as are the various uses and compliments you will receive from your customers.

Who knows? Maybe someone will leave a heart shaped note on your desk this month, too!

The most important thing that everyone can do to stay healthy this season is to wash their hands. Unfortunately, there isn’t always a conveniently located sink with soap and water for you to use depending on where you are. For the times when hand washing just cannot be done, these keychain hand sanitizers are a great alternative. Clip them on a keyring, backpack, or purse and clean hands are seconds away.

This gift is perfect for college students returning back to school for the Spring semester, high school and middle school students, and adults going to meetings. Shaking hands with new clients and customers doesn’t have to be a source of anxiety when you have your hand sanitizer ready to go.

Want to keep your germ phobia under wraps? These discreet and convenient hand sanitizer containers look just like a pen! They come in purple, red, green, royal blue, clear, orange, pink, and cyan–if you wanted you could even color coordinate them to what you’re wearing!

Both of these hand sanitizers can be customized with your logo and contact information. Since we all know you can summer colds too, these products can be used throughout the year to keep everyone germ free!

People want to know quickly if they have a cold, flu, or something more serious. This handy magnet gives you the clues to help figure out what’s going on inside your body. The adorable tissue box makes for a cute magnet, but the information on the front of the magnet makes it even more important.

You can place your logo and information right at the bottom of the magnet. Perfect for offices or dorm rooms (whiteboards are big in college), this handy helper keeps everyone in the know. You might consider passing these out as a small corporate gift during cold and flu season to raise awareness and keep your employees healthy too!

No one wants to get sick, but it’s a fact of life! Everyone gets a cold at some point, so prepare and arm yourself with information, know-how, and cool products to help you keep everyone happy, healthy, and germ free!

Green and glitzy? You betcha! For your next promotion try adding some bling to your regular take-out coffee cups and portable drink ware. Adding a bit of sparkle to your morning coffee really helps to get you woken up and ready to start the day. Mugs and thermoses are easy ways to get your name exposed to as many people as possible and to help the planet, too!

Did you know that as of 2008, about eighteen percent of garbage we produce is composed of disposable containers, of which hot beverage cups represent a large portion? And check this fact out: Styrofoam cups are the worst culprits, as it never degrades. Americans throw away 25,000,000,000 Styrofoam cups every ear. Even 500 years from now, the foam coffee cup you used this morning will be sitting in a landfill somewhere!

With that being said, it’s obvious as to why it’s great to promote bringing a reusable coffee cup, but by adding some sparkle you’re taking your company’s creativity to the next level, and your potential customers and clients will take note of it!

When it comes to pens and office supplies, you already know that those products are simple, wallet friendly, and they WORK! Add some bling to your pens and pencils and you have a sparkly, fun product that girly-girls of all ages can appreciate.

You can even bling out your notepads! With the spring semester almost underway, these gifts make a great surprise for those college students heading back to continue their studies. Who ever thought note taking could be so pretty?

With this sleek notepad and pen combo you can print your logo right on the mini-pen and choose your colors. With a sparkly cover, and pen to match, your logo will be hard to miss!

So, if you’re looking for some new ways to spice up your products and gifts, simply try adding some sparkle. Go crazy like these pens and notepads, or add a subtle hint of glitz with a trendy and eco-friendly portable coffee or tea mug. The possibilities are endless!

Want to easy in with the bling? Try glitter pencils, gel pens, pins for the holidays, or even tees and totes. You can go as flashy or low-key as you like, but rest-assured you will be noticed!

Help college students start the semester off right with these nifty post-it flags and tags. Students are always making notes in their text books and notebooks, and these flags keep their important information and reminders close at hand. These flags work great for planners and datebooks too! The fun graphics and bright colors are an easy way to add some spice to the regular old reminder list.

Each pack includes 25 flags and are easy to refill. Try including some refills for your packages when you hand these out to students. Sticky flags make a great grab and go gift at trade shows and events, too. Even corporate leaders like color and fun!

Bright colors, like these notebooks, make writing and note taking fun, especially during the grey days of winter. Bring some color and fun to January and February with these eco-friendly notebooks–perfect for all college students. Each notebook is bound with saddle stitching and has 48 lined sheets. This notebook is printed with organic soy based ink, too. Going green has never been so colorful!

 Students can even brighten up their dorm rooms with this adorable mini lava lamp! It has fun, rainbow glitter “lava” inside and is simple to turn on with just a twist of the base.

Simply place your logo on the base of the lamp, or even a school’s mascot for a back to school gift that makes the days of winter a little more colorful.

Don’t forget about the walls! This magnetic cork board adds some color and fun to organization. Whether students need to clip their homework right above their desk, or want to simply use fun magnets to keep their tasks in order, this “cork” board is unique and useful–exactly what you want your products to be when marketing to college students. Simply place your logo or slogan on any of the sides of the frames. It’s a great way to welcome students back to the structure of school and dorm life.

When planning for the new year don’t forget about college students. Though the school year isn’t completely finished, many students are starting their careers in the winter or returning for another semester of hard work. Let them know that they are appreciated and give them products that can help them along their way to success.

If you know that your customers have a lot of projects and plans for the 2012, make it easy for them to keep track of all of their engagements and reminders with this Desktop Blotter and Calendar. Their large box design make planning a breeze, and it’s simple and sleek design keeps everything in order. Customization is simple and easy, too. You can have a standard full year view, or a six month view with plenty of room for note taking.

In the right hand column try including coupons for each month for specific products you want your customers to be exposed to. If you’re previewing new products or services this year, highlight them and help to boost the excitement of your new innovations. Colorful photos, customized logos, and text are just a few of the ways that you can make sure that this desktop blotter is seen on a daily basis!

Don’t forget about students! In the middle of January, college students are returning to their Spring semesters of college and need to plan just as much as the next person. Academic planners that slip easily inside a backpack or tote bag make a great back to school present to help students stay organized and up to date right from the get go!

This flex planner comes in many colors, and your school’s logo can be placed virtually anywhere. Schools might also want to consider inserting important information inside the planner such as phone numbers addresses of buildings, or community hours on campus for the dining halls and student centers. Academic planners are more than just a simple way to stay ahead of assignments, for students, they are truly a resource that helps them navigate all that their school has to offer!

To spice this planner up a bit, try pairing it with a customized pen or pencil set, solar powered calculator, or a pad of sticky notes customized with the school’s name, number, and various contact information. Don’t let your students start off Spring without a game plan to stay motivated and organized!

Don’t forget about the little things!

There are many who prefer a pocket sized planner or calendar that they can either carry with them, or simply sit on their desk for quick reference. This stand-up mini calendar is made of recycled aluminum, and printed on seed paper. If your resolution was to include more useful, and green products that are good to the Earth, start small with this innovative little desk buddy.

You can customize the colors and logo placement, or even step it up a notch and engrave the aluminum for your own personal, unique design. Customers love gifts and items that are unique and from the heart. Step away from the typical wall calendar and give something to your customers that gives back to our planet, too!

Get 2012 started right with these fabulous ways to connect with your customers! Everyone appreciates the gift of organization, and your personal touches added to each of these unique calendars will make an impression that lasts throughout the year!

Ice scrapers are a must have for the winter months, especially with the rough North Eastern winters we experience! Instead of settling for a traditional ice scraper, give this product some spice with various sizing and accessory options. A mini ice scraper works great for side mirrors and stays close to you with an awesome key ring attachment.

Or better yet, try imprinting custom ice scraper mitts! For those days when you forget your gloves, this mitt keeps hands toasty and out of the cold when you get your car ready to ride.

The quilted design is stylish and soft, so this item is functional and fashionable–great for college students or those who often travel for business trips.

Each of these unique takes on the ice scraper can be customized right down to the color and logo. Try adding a catchy slogan and you have a personalized product that customers will appreciate, especially as the weather takes a turn for the chillier.

Want all of the winter goods together in a convenient, customizable package? This winter “survival kit” comes equipped with an Emergency Blanket, 2 Hand Warmers, 2 Tea Light Candles, Safety Matches, Cotton Knit Gloves, Foam Knee Pad, Survival Instruction Card, and an Ice Scraper all in one reusable duffel bag.

Being stuck in the cold is no picnic, but you can make sure that your customers are prepared with a kit that includes everything they could need in case of an emergency.

Want More Cold Weather Ideas?? Try these on for size!

• Travel blankets
• Gloves
• Fleece scarves