Tic Tac....Towel?

Tic Tac Towel & Beach Ball Promotion

 If you have followed my previous posts, you know I get hundreds of emails with unique promotional items. This one caught my eye as a great spring promotional giveaway. For the beach, camping, picnic or backyard this little Tic Tac Towel kit includes a 100% cotton towel (blue) with Tic Tac Toe board printed on it. The towel and 10 game pieces are tucked securely into a drawstring mesh bag. The large towel measures 27" x 55" and is the perfect addition to any outdoor adventure. Your team, business or family logo is printed on the outside of the mesh bag.

LT3603 Tic Tac Towel Promotion

Want more in your Tic Tac Towel kit? Go for the full combo that includes a custom beach ball as well. This beach ball is 10 1/2" inflated and just another way to enjoy some outdoor family time! Beach ball is also custom imprinted with your logo. So although it may be chilly outside, it's time to think about these summer promotions!

Magnetic Sign Care & Cleaning Tips

Custom Vehicle Magnets
Any size, Any shape

Magnetic vehicle signs are a successful way to give your business increased exposure. When properly cleaned and cared for magnetic car signs can last up to three years. To get the most life out of your custom car magnets follow this advice for applying, positioning, removing, cleaning and storing your magnets. 

Applying:

• Always clean the car magnet and the surface you are going to apply it to with mild detergent and water.
• A clean vehicle will prevent your magnet from slipping off your vehicle at high speeds.
• Wipe car (and magnet) dry before applying.
• Custom car magnets can become stiff in cold conditions and may not properly grip your vehicle panels. Use caution when using your magnets in these conditions.

Positioning:

• Attach your magnet to a smooth metal surface that is flat as possible
• Affix one corner of the sign first, then allow the magnetic pull to attach the rest.
• Be sure the entire sign is flat against the surface with no air pockets.
• If you position your magnetic sign incorrectly, remove it and reattach. Do not pull the magnet across the surface as it could stretch and damage the sign.
• Do not attach your auto magnets over a ridge, trim or rust spot that would prevent the sign from laying flat.
• Make sure your car magnet signs are firmly affixed to the vehicle before driving.

Removing & Cleaning:

• When removing your magnetic car sign, be careful not to bend or crease the corners of your sign.
• Remove your car magnets periodically to check that they are still securely fastened and to clean if necessary.
• Avoid applying your auto magnets to horizontal metal surfaces exposed to direct sunlight, such as car hoods.
• You can clean the surface of your custom magnet with a mild detergent and water. Window cleaning products can help with small smudges or stains.
• Make sure to completely dry your magnet after cleaning.

Storing:

• Keep your vehicle magnets in a clean, dry place when not in use.
• Store your custom car magnets by stacking them on a flat surface.
• Do not stack vehicle signs with the magnetic sides touching each other.
• Do not store heavy objects on top of or against your magnet signs.
• Do not store in extreme heat or cold.

Magnetic signs are durable and sturdy, but following these simple steps for care and maintenance will make sure the signs continue promoting your business even longer.

Save a heart

CPR Training

Valentine's Day brings to mind the loves in our lives...but do you think about their heart too? If your valentine dropped to the floor in front of you, how would you respond? Today I spent the day teaching CPR to a group of ladies running several local girl scout troops. These ladies passed their First Aid, CPR (adult, children & infant) and AED certification today! I am confident they could assist anyone in their path now, providing a level of care that may save a victims life. 

The American Heart Association has an abundance of information on their site that is worth the read, including this video demonstrating hands only CPR. Reach out to your community fire department or ambulance corps (or me) and get certified in CPR. You never know who's Valentine you may save!

Happy Valentine's Day

Custom Wine Glasses

Only a few more hours until the day we tell our Valentine's how much we love them! I'd like to think my Valentine's know how much I love and appreciate them every day, but tomorrow I will reiterate in an extra special way! I would post the gift my husband is receiving, but he is nosy and would read this post! 

Custom Photo Frame  - You can
also add the names in the upper left
& lower right corners

This week at Seaglass we offered free giveaways on our facebook page (if you guess the correct number of conversations hearts in the goody bag) which led us to the great SGL debate of the day...what flavor are the green conversation hearts? I said apple, Michele voted mint, Ashley said they were gross no matter what they tasted like and Danielle voted for cotton candy. Danielle also believes they rotate the flavors with the colors so that not every green is the same flavor (I don't believe this!). 

We also played with our laser engraver and created custom wooden photo frames, wine glasses and water bottles (for all those valentine's under 21!). A fun week overall! We wish all of you and your loved ones a Happy Valentine's Day tomorrow! 

Earning Box Tops 4 Education with Hanes

Give back to your community by purchasing Hanes brand products through Seaglass Logowear. Hanes has teamed up with Box Tops 4 Education and each Hanes product purchased earns 1 box top for the school of your choice. 

Dollars raised through Box Tops for Education are very important to our local schools. Now you can help earn lots of Box Tops (no clipping necessary!) from purchases you are already making! With Hanes, your school can earn Box Tops for every printed shirt you buy. Do you buy shirts for a local event? Do you buy shirts for your organization’s members? You can see how this can add up in Box Tops for the school!

It’s easy! Contact Seaglass Logowear and ask for Hanes when you order printed shirts for your next event. Then, just complete the Redemption Form and submit along with your order invoice. With eBox Tops, the Box Tops will be electronically credited to the school account.  For every shirt you order, the school can earn one Box Top so it really adds up!

Our website shows the numerous Hanes brand items that can be customized with your team, organization or business logo. 

Schools appreciates your support and put the cash earned through Box Tops to good use at the school, supporting students and teachers. So Order Hanes. Earn Box Tops!

Weekend Plans

Ever have one of those weekends where you booked numerous events and then in the blink of an eye your plans disappear? That is this weekend! Chowderfest in Saratoga was to be our first stop... We attended the event 2 years ago and our favorite chowder was the Cheeseburger chowder. At this point, I have no idea who made it but I do recall it being on the corner of one of the side streets off of Broadway (I know, this really is of no help as there are so many side streets). More importantly than the location, the cheeseburger chowder, topped with cheese & a pickle, was delicious! Now that I am salivating, I must say today's plans do not involve Cheeseburger Chowder.

My wonderful husband (and he is wonderful) pulled his back on Thursday and thanks to the staff in the ER at Saratoga Hospital & Dr. Rugani at Rugani Family Chiropractic, he is on the mend. But we are not going anywhere this weekend. So now, my weekend full of plans (Chowderfest, Superbowl parties & visiting family) will be spent working on our 2 most recent websites shengear.com and 518strong.com. While my husband was sleeping in, I was on the 518strong website looking to add all the upcoming events...I have them typed in but cannot figure out how to get them to go live! Have you ever used Joomla? I'd love some tips!

If you make it to Chowderfest this weekend, who has the Cheeseburger Chowder?! Either way, enjoy your weekend and wish me luck with the website updates!

Shots anyone?

Every day I see hundreds (I do mean, hundreds) of emails from our suppliers with their daily specials, newest promotional item or another offer for more of their catalogs and fliers. Seeing as I need to sift through thousands of emails a week, I barely glance at most, until the other day. They must have some clever people working for these suppliers, because never would I have thought to create a custom Jello Shot cup!

So they termed it the "Twist n' Shot Gelatin Cups" (and yes, they did trademark this!). This new cup has been created as "a unique solution to an old age problem - getting shots out of shots". Just twist  the top and the gelatin shot is released making this an easy & fun promotion with evidently a really easy clean up! Pondering who would actually want these custom printed Jello Shot cups...more people than I originally thought; bars, nightclubs, fraternities, or the family that hosts the annual summer picnic of party-ers! For around a dollar - where do you go wrong!?

Custom Jello Shot cups....what's next?!

No doggin'

No Doggin' Tee

There are often times customers stop in with an idea for a t-shirt which is a complete "inside joke" or reflects a "you had to be there" moment. We have had a few of those this week but I wish I had snagged a couple more photos! This was one of them.... "No doggin" ....  The front of the shirt says "No Doggin'" & the back is shown.... So, what do you think it means?

Ban on Single Use Water Bottles

The University of Vermont is one of the latest communities to ban single use water bottles. Is it  time to consider if your business could benefit from promotional water bottles with your logo on it? 


Do you use a refillable water bottle on a regular basis? Would your customers, employees, friends & family use one of these water bottles? Consider the facts..... Did you know single-serve plastic bottles take 17 million barrels of oil a year to produce, enough fuel to power 1.3 million cars a year. In 2007, Americans used 50 billion bottles, recycling only 23% of that amount, according to Ban the Bottle. 

A collapsible custom printed water bottle!

Aluminum water bottle with custom imprint.

Dozens of options available in this 20 oz
customizable water bottle. It is great for any
organization or team and at a great price!

                                   

This customizable water bottle features a straw spout
and is available in several sizes and colors. 

                       

Looking for something a little more? This water bottle goes above and beyond! It incorporates a water filtration system into a 26 oz sport bottle. This bottle features a patented filter and freezer stick system which reduces chlorine taste and other impurities. It can filter up to 150 gallons of water before being replaced after approximately 4 months depending on usage. Water flows easily through a built in straw and filter to produce cold, great tasting water. Minimum custom printed order is as low as 36 pieces! Would your traveling team benefit from this sports bottle?

There are even a few pet water bottles. A most recent find is a 24 oz stainless steel water bottle which is perfect for walks. It features a wide mouth for adding ice cubes and easy cleaning and two leak resistant caps. Once you invert the bottle, water will release when your pet licks the smooth, stainless steel roller ball. These are BPA free and include a free carabiner. I have to admit, I ordered a sample for my puppy Charlie and it is fabulous!


Don't wait until it is too late! Promote your business with custom imprinted water bottles - save your customers money, reduce waste in our community! You never know what community will be next for banning the single use water bottles!

Promotional Helmet Skins & Cycling Gear

Custom Cycling Gear Clifton Park, NY
by Seaglass Logowear

I happened to be browsing through our vendors website and found a very creative promotional idea for cyclists - helmet skins! These are a 100% polyester material that is lightweight, breathable and moisture wicking. These promotional cycling helmet skins are clever for triathlons, duathlons, race sponsors and will work on both youth and adult helmets. Prices as low as $15 each. What a great promotional idea...which would match up with custom cycling jerseys and tri-gear!

A sad week for the Clifton Park Community

With tears in my eyes, I sit here reminiscing about the last 72 hours of the Seaglass life. Lives changed forever in a community that continues to prove its strength each day. I just learned tonight, that Chris was here the other day picking up an order for a friend. I had no idea he knew what Seaglass Logowear was! The community has been so appreciative of the free decals (we will continue to of

fer), fundraising with shirts, magnets etc & the overall support we have shown for Chris, Deanna, Bailey & Matt. Some have offered a cup of coffee for those longer, harder hours we have endured; some have given hugs or words of kindness with tears in their eyes. And for some, a simple smile is what they could muster. This is why we have done this, for you, for our community because without you, where we would we be? I would not be able to support the community if it weren’t for my wonderful, heartfelt employees who have stayed late, worked a little bit harder, put bigger smiles on their faces every day this week to help out those who needed it. So, thank you for supporting us as we will continue to support you for as long as you need us to. My life, has been forever changed and I know the Seaglass team will never be the same.
~ Jen

Forever in our hearts

The newest gear....

The newest in Shen Gear has arrived! This week we finally received our first sample of the Shenendehowa Plainsmen afghan woven blanket. This blanket is soft & cuddly and the official order will be in by December 1st! Just in time for the holidays! We took turns snuggling with this blanket just to "test" it!

Pre-orders are being accepted  - so guarantee yourself a blanket! Use the coupon code SHEN20 to save 20% on this order as well!

Don't forget to visit us at shengear.com and let us know what you want to see on the site!

Shen Gear (.com)

It seems like forever since we began this journey with our newest website Shengear.com. It has been over a year and we finally have the new site up and running with hundreds of Shen designs. We are adding items daily with fresh new ideas, t-shirt designs and embroidered logos! While this is happening our floor displays are improving so you can stop in and purchase Shen apparel right from our stock. In fact, Mulligan & Maggie were trying on some new shirts and ended up in the display! 

Check out the new site http://shengear.com and let us know what you think. We are running a special for any order over $50 is automatically entered to win a new Toshiba Laptop! And don't forget to use our Coupon Code SHEN20 to save 20% off your entire purchase!

What do Clark, Peter & Bruce have in common?

This weeks theme for the Business Exchange Leaders Chapter of BNI was cartoon characters. Great cartoons where clothes and I can definitely relate Seaglass to clothing & uniforms. As I thought more about it....what cartoon character can your think of that actually changes clothes? So, I had to change my thinking a bit and here is what I came up with....

What do Clark Kent, Peter Parker & Bruce Wayne all have in common? Yes, they all have a secret identity, but more importantly their secret identity requires a custom printed uniform! Although Seaglass Logowear didn’t exist back when they were seeking a uniform company, we are here now. And although you may not be a superhero, we will still help you design a uniform for your business. So if you know a business looking to outfit their staff, or a superhero seeking a new look, send them to Seaglass Logowear to design the perfect attire! Perhaps you believe the only thing your superhero look is missing is a name tag…and we can help with that too!