Let's Make It Paper Tonight

I’m not sure if everyone is like me, but a paper plate can be a Godsend. Paper plates are terrific when my kids want to enjoy lunch on a sun-drenched day out on our deck in the backyard. Disposable plates are the best when I have a houseful of people over for a barbecue or party. Sometimes I simply enjoy the idea of not having to load the dishwasher after a big meal and paper plates are wonderful for that. But I am concerned about the environment and at times, paper plates can seem wasteful, as if my convenience is more important than the whales in the sea or the seals trying to stay alive in northern Canada. But Gimmees has great offerings for the times when paper plates just seem like the reasonable option: recycled 6” heavy duty paper plates and recycled 9” heavy duty paper plates. Gimmees has always been active in conserving energy and encouraging the use of recycled items and I’m thrilled that these paper plates are both handy and helpful yet enable me to use a smaller carbon footprint. So, anyone up for a barbecue tonight?

Nothing Like that Good Ole American Pastime

Baseball is America’s favorite pastime, and as my son would tell you, if there is a day without baseball, it isn’t worth getting out of bed. What’s not to love? Pinstripe uniforms, cheering crowds, hot dogs with mustard, and a sunny day in the ballpark are all reasons to take in a good baseball game. It could be little ones playing their first game of T-ball or your favorite MLB team on the field. Baseball evokes positive memories for most people. So, opt for giveaway baseballs as your next promotion. Include your company’s name, logo, and web site, and hand these baseballs out to your employees, partners, or customers. You don’t have to have a baseball team to get that nostalgic effect from your recipients. Just hand each person a ball, and watch him or her daydream a bit. You’re not only offering a promotional product, but you are reminding them of a simpler time – of hot dogs with mustard, the wind blowing just right, and the perfect pitch And isn’t that what memories are made of?

I'd Lose My Brain if it Wasn't Nailed to My Shoulders

When I arrive home from being out and about, everything goes flying – my car keys, my house keys, any change that was in my pocket, my cell phone… well, you get the idea. Then, an hour later as I’m heading back out the door, I can’t find anything! Where’s the cell phone? Why are my car keys not on the kitchen table? Does anyone know where that key ring with my house keys is? It’s like I’m a toddler again and I’ve lost my blankie! So, I’m loving this great new invention that Gimmees has: a Hold-It Handy Tray. I swear this adorable little plastic tray was invented specifically with me in mind! It’s perfectly sized to hold all of my important things and the best part is that everything stays in one place. No more running around the house looking for items or blaming my husband for taking my keys when in fact, he didn’t. And I can even bring my little Hold-It Handy Tray on vacation with me since it sits on a table and keeps all of my important belongings together yet takes up virtually no room in my suitcase. Ah, now if I could only find my cell phone….

Is It Playtime?

Playing games isn’t just for kiddies anymore, and why should children have all the fun? Guys – and girls, too – love to play poker, chess, darts, and other games with their friends, so add your web site and corporate logo to some of the great playthings at Gimmees, and you’ve created a terrific marketing tool that shows off your company AND is lots of fun for everyone who gets the chance to play. Remember playing table football during rainy days in the cafeteria at your elementary school? Kick it up a notch – literally! – with the Gridiron Football Flip Game, which is ideal for adults. Or for your clients who travel a lot, entertain them on long flights with the Touch Screen Travel Sudoku Game and test their brain cells with the Mind Mate. The Deluxe Poker Set is ideal for those customers who prefer to spend their off hours playing Texas Hold’em. Everyone loves to play, even the most top level executives, and each of these games makes for an excellent gift to your customers, partners, employees, and clients.

Fanning the Flames of Summer Heat

I love summer and sunshine as much as the next girl, but I’m not a big fan of heat and humidity. I wilt when the thermometer pushes beyond 87 degrees and the air feels heavier than a bowling ball pressing itself into my face. If walking to my mailbox makes me break into an intense sweat, I become very unhappy. Fortunately, I’ve recently discovered my new summertime best friend: the translucent mini fan. This handy gadget is cute, small enough to fit into my purse, and most of all, keeps me cool when the temperature heats up. I know these little fans aren’t new, but I must have been under a rock for the past century, because I never laid my hands on one until this past month. And I quickly learned what I’ve been missing – instant coolness at my fingertips during the hottest part of the day. My purse will never be without my own personal fan again. So, while I’m not a fan of the intense heat and humidity, I sure am a huge fan of the personal fan.

Ew, that Smell!

Ever return home from a night on the town with your sweetie and find a great little gift on the floor by the front door left to you courtesy of your favorite canine? This has happened to me more times than I count. And for some reason, my pooch can’t leave it on the laminate flooring, but instead on one of my cute area rugs, requiring me to clean up the poop and then either chuck the rug altogether or toss it into the washing machine. Regardless, a rank stink is left behind. No matter how much I clean up the puddle or the pile, the nasty odor remains in the form of molecules in the air. So, in order to calm my nerves and axe the bad scent, I light an aromatherapy candle in a votive frosted glass or the apple essentials incense kit and my troubles melt away, or at least they make my nose feel happier than it did a few moments earlier. Another favorite is the frost berry incense kit, which reminds me of the winter holiday season. Just remember, keep your burning candles and incense away from little ones and your animal relatives – like the one that piddled on the floor in the first place!

Dreaming of First and 10 in the Seventh Month

Although it’s only July in the thick of my favorite sports season – baseball – my husband and my son will tell you that it’s never too early to start thinking about their favorite sport of football. We may be wearing our pinstripes at the moment with our caps on our heads, praying that the boys of summer never fade, but like all sticky Augusts, they will. So, my clan is already planning what spots they will claim on the couch when the Philadelphia Eagles take to the field for the first game in September. Obviously, I am not the only football widow, so Gimmees offers magnetic football schedules for your convenience and to jazz up your fridge. Our Eagles one will be prominently displayed front and center with the kids’ paintings and handprints. If you’re not an Eagles fan, no problem. Gimmees has other team schedules for you to choose from. And since these little giveaways are magnetic, post them on any metal surface to quickly determine what time you need those wings and pizza delivered and when you should pop open a cold one. Of course, I’m still on baseball right now, but it never hurts to be prepared for the next big season.