You're Gonna Love This

In the fourth grade, I finally got to use pens for my schoolwork. Except for math, my class was allowed to use erasable pens for every other subject. I swore I’d never again use a pencil unless it was for some sort of math problem that required solving. But in doing crossword puzzles, I hate when I make a mistake with a pen. Wite-Out just doesn’t do it for me – too goopy and messy and it never seems to dry. So, I realized I must return to the sad, measly old pencil. But, what’s this? Gimmees has something far better than the standard yellow stick that seems to forever need sharpening. It’s the Kool Klick Mechanical Pencil. I love it because it’s sophisticated-looking, never needs a sharpener, and like the name says, is really fun to click. And it slips neatly onto my crossword puzzle book – so convenient! So, when you need a pencil, don’t look for the lowly yellow wood stick that you used in the second grade. Choose one of these goodies from Gimmees. It’s click-tastic!

I'm Going to Walk this Way

I’m a power walker. If I’m visiting my parents’ beach house, on a trip with my husband, or just at home, there’s nothing like grabbing my sneakers and iPod and dashing out for a long walk. I’ve trekked the beaches of New Jersey and Nags Head on hot August nights and prowled unshoveled sidewalks in my neighborhood during blizzards. A walk clears my head and allows me freedom. It’s exercise, relaxation, and my favorite music all wrapped into 40-minutes of “me time.” But sometimes I need to bring along cash, my ID, a cell phone, and a house key. Those things can weigh me down, especially when they are loading up my pockets. I hate that! But Gimmees keeps me enjoying my walk and feeling free as a breeze with the shoe wallet. I love, love, love this thing! It’s the best! All of my important stuff is kept safely in one location – that isn’t my pocket – and it’s easily reachable. Plus, it latches to my sneaker so it’s not cumbersome or in my way when those arms are swinging and the legs are moving fast.

Turn It Up

Music evokes so many moods. It can calm and soothe, give an energy boost, or even make you feel happy. Certain songs might help us reminisce about a particular event or time period or it can encourage our spirits, making us feel empowered. I’ve noticed that during the day, I like my music to have purpose – vivid and strong-willed to keep me energized. In the evening hours, when I need to bring my body down a few degrees, I stick with more low-toned tunes – stuff that adds a bit of calm to the ending day. And I like the fact that Gimmees has Tag Along MP3 Speakers because this product works with my iPod and enables me to enjoy my favorite songs whether I’m at home or not. I can take my music with me and share it with others. Plus, this little gadget folds up neatly so that it doesn’t take up much space when I need to stash it in a drawer or toss it in my tote bag. It’s a great item to customize with your logo and you know it’s something that everyone can use.

A Handy Promo Item for Various Tasks

I once received a screwdriver with a regular blade/Phillips blade and thought it was an unusual promotional item for a company to distribute. However, over the years, I’ve used that screwdriver more times than I can count and for a variety of tasks. Yes, it’s come in handy when I needed to install a new battery in my laptop, which is, I imagine, what it is intended for. But I’ve also used that screwdriver for such things as removing tiny screws from my kids’ toys, my shower radio, and various remotes so that I could add fresh batteries. It’s great for popping open devices that aren’t fingernail friendly. And this is going to sound really crazy – I’ve carried it in my pocket late at night when I’ve been out alone because it’s sharp and could be used as a weapon if necessary (thankfully, I’ve never had to use it for this purpose). So, although I found the screwdriver an odd gift when I received it, I’ve had it for more than 15 years and I’ve used it ever since. And that’s what a good promotional item is all about – something that will be used for years to come.