07.31.07
Posted in Promotional Products at 10:43 pm by <ADMINNICENAME>
My son just made the 8th grade football ”A” team. Last year when he tried out, he had an injured shoulder so couldn’t try out so they assigned him to the “B” team. He is excited and enjoys being part of the “A” team this year.
I never have understood why males get such an adrenaline rush from knocking each other over, or for that matter, at times knocking each other out. We call our son the ”plow boy” because he can knock over opponents that are double his size.
I occasionally have omens that he is going to get hurt, but I try to suppress those thoughts because he is so happy when he is on the football field. My son’s coaches like him, and they compliment him on his bull dozing strength, and his committment to be there each day at 6:30 a.m.; the coaches’ praise is great for his self-esteem.
I am looking forward to cheering at his games with fun football perphanilia:
Rally Spirit Towel
Football Clapper
Glow in the Dark Megaphones
Cool Shades Fans
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07.30.07
Posted in Family, Finances at 9:57 pm by <ADMINNICENAME>
I was reading the other day in a religious magazine, and it suggested to ask yourself or your child three questions before buying anything:
Is this a want or a need?
What is the worst thing that can happen if we buy it or don’t buy it?
If we leave without buying it, will we still want or need it in a week or two?
I know that my kids and I have bought things that we really wanted, but in a month or two, we decide it is not as neat as we thought, and we wish we would have saved the money instead.
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07.27.07
Posted in Promotional Products at 10:24 pm by <ADMINNICENAME>
My son had his wisdom teeth taken out this morning. Since we have dental insurance, we opted to take him to an oral surgeon rather than a dentist. We have had family members that had their wisdom teeth taken out by a dentist and sat in the dental chair for two to three hours with their mouth wide open listening to sounds that make you feel like your jaw is being ripped apart.
It seems to me like surgeons that remove wisdom teeth have it down to a science……it takes a total of 30 minutes to put the patient to sleep and to remove all four teeth. I think the best thing about having wisdom teeth removed by an oral surgeon is that you don’t remember scary shots, grinding sounds, tugging and pulling. You wake up and it is all done!
If there were preventative measures you could take so you wouldn’t have to have your wisdom teeth removed, I’d follow the preventative guidlines to the T. But since there aren’t, I buy remedies instead like ice packs for swollen cheeks and lip balm for dry lips.
Tooth Cold Pack
Natural Peppermint Lip Balm
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07.26.07
Posted in Promotional Products at 12:45 am by <ADMINNICENAME>
My husband and I are not in love with camping, but most of our neighbors enjoy camping, so our kids had heard from their friends how fun camping is. Our kids reminded us that you can’t be a true kid if you haven’t gone camping with your family. So having the desire to be good parents, we began preparations to go on a camping trip.
After some research, we decided to go to Fish Lake. We wanted this to be a good experience for our family since we rarely vacation. We carefully planned by gathering supplies, maps, and servicing the car. Conversation among our kids about the anticipated vacation made my husband and I excited too.
Our first surprise when we arrived to our campsite was that there were no trees. We both expected trees not a barren dirt field. Since it was July, it was very HOT and uncomfortable without trees especially in the tent so we headed to the lake to fish and canoe. About the time we were in the middle of the lake, a strong wind came up and blew us clear across the lake despite our efforts to go in the direction of our campsite. We were until night fall getting back across the lake. We were all thirsty, hungry and sunburned.
We were able to catch some nice fish, but this camping trip didn’t change our minds about not liking camping. I think the next time we go camping I will take some cool gadgets to entertain myself just in case there are no trees, and I am not enjoying myself.
Cool Camping Gadgets:
Compass Flashlight with Break Away Neck Cord
Silver Camper Binoculars
Outdoor Pack Gift Set
7 in 1 Outdooor Tool
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07.24.07
Posted in Education, Finances, Promotional Products at 9:22 pm by <ADMINNICENAME>
The caller id shows an unavailable call. Are you going to answer it or ignore it? If you are only kind of sure that a phone solictor is calling, you may be losing business opportunities. Kind of sure may mean you are saving time, but it also may mean that you losing business. I prefer not to take that chance. I answer every call!
So why do businesses even have caller id? That is what I asked myself, and it seemed pointless to me. Business that comes to your doorstep is the most blessed business of all. I say answer the phone, it may be a new customer knocking at your door, and the beginning of a long term client relationship.
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07.23.07
Posted in Promotional Products at 10:58 pm by <ADMINNICENAME>
A couple of months ago, we supplied Plant City Realty an order of cow stress toys to promote the sale of real estate, and they let us know by email that they were happy with the product they received.
Stress toys are intended to reduce anxiety and relieve stress, but several of our clients use them to achieve a certain effect or theme.
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07.20.07
Posted in Education, Finances, Health at 4:23 am by <ADMINNICENAME>
I had to have a root canal today. It was actually better than some root canals I have had, but it still wasn’t much fun.
When I was first married, we were poor like most young couples so I didn’t go to the dentist for about six years. I had three children and breast fed each of them for at least nine months during the six year absence from the dentist. When I finally went to the dentist, he got after me for not going to the dentist regularly because now I had a mouthful of deep cavities that would eventually lead to root canals and crowns; oh boy, how right he was. Years later, it is exactly as the dentist predicted, I now floss a mouthful of crowns that protect teeth with root canals.
The child bearing years are hard on women’s teeth because the baby takes all the nutrients it needs, thus, often leaving the mother depleted of minerals and vitamins that are needed to keep a healthy smile. I learned the hard way that you don’t save money by not going to the dentist. In actuality, you spend more, a lot more. The only way to save money is to get regular preventative dental care whether you think you can afford it or not. I told my new daughter in law that it is imperative for new and nursing mothers to have their teeth checked at least once a year.
Most dentists will take a monthly fee for service rendered. If you can’t afford to pay your dental bill in full, I suggest looking for a dentist that will allow you to pay a monthly fee, or find another solution that will enable you to go to the dentist at least once a year.
For those interested in dental promotional products, here are a few of my recommendations:
Mini Tooth Dental Floss Key Chain
Tooth Shaped Sugar Free Mints
Flashing Toothbrush
Tooth Key Tag
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07.19.07
Posted in Promotional Products at 1:41 am by <ADMINNICENAME>
A client ordered the Hawaiian Shopping Tote for their Hawaiian themed quilting retreat. They told me by email that the were very happy with them.
This customer chose not to put a logo on the tote bag because they liked the look of them undecorated, but the option to embroider your logo on the bag is available. Hawaiian Shopping Totes are a fully lined 600 denier polyester offered in a variety of colors.
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07.18.07
Posted in Family at 3:08 am by <ADMINNICENAME>
You really have to love your kids to get up at 6:00 a.m., Monday thru Friday to drive them to their football practice.
You really have to love your kids to put up with the incovenience of computer filters.
You really have to love your kids to continually buy new cereal bowls and spoons to replace the ones they broke or lost.
You really have to love your kids who devour part of the ingredients that you needed for a certain recipe.
You really have to love your kids when they eat all the shrimp that you were looking forward to eating when you got home from work.
When on occasion I hear the words, “Thank you, or I Love You,” I recommit to keep loving my kids.
Kids, even though we keep loving you, please, please take it easy on your mothers!
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07.17.07
Posted in Education, Promotional Products at 4:09 am by <ADMINNICENAME>
Lately every store I walk into, designated employees are stocking the shelves with backpacks, notebooks, pencils, file boxes, etc. to prepare for SCHOOL. My kids are whining that summer goes too fast, and that they need to give them more time off.
I recently received an email from a TV station asking for donations, or significantly discounted school promotional items for the needy. Here are some of the ideas we suggested for them to use:
The Leed’s Latitudes Backpack made of 600D polycanvas in red or gray colors. It has side pockets for school accessories and padded back and straps for comfort.
The wood neon bargain pencil comes in bright pink, yellow, orange, and green that will be noticed and remembered. Every kid has to have pencils so why not add a logo to the pencils to advertise your brand inexpensively.
Anodized Carabiners are a handy item to have for connecting water bottles to backpacks or belt loops. Include a laser engraved logo on the carabiner for a look that friends and associates will ask, “Where did you get that? I want one.”
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