Stirred, Not Shaken, and with Sugar and Cream, Please

If there is one thing I can’t start my day without, it’s a cup of coffee. Even my two kids know that Mommy is useless until she’s had a few sips of her java. Ah, the sweet nectar of the gods! Once that caffeine is flowing through my veins, I’m right with the world. Are you the same way? Does your company have all the right products on hand to distribute to coffee-loving addicts? Here are a few of the Gimmees products that are perfect for the java lovers in your corporate life: a continental coffee scoop to ensure perfection each time you brew; a clear glass coffee mug; 11 ounce mood coffee mug, for when you need more caffeine to pump up your happiness; a coffee cup insulator that makes even your last sip as hot as the first; organic Fair Trade certified coffee so you know your java is fair to those who grew and harvested the beans; a hottie mug gift set because your coffee isn’t the only hot, sweet thang; and my personal favorite, the cup of coffee stress reliever for when the coffee machine in the cafeteria is broken.

Here, Fill Up My Glass

When the economy tanked, a lot of people stopped going out to dinner and instead decided to stay home and eat in their kitchens. The restaurant industry began to suffer, but today, families have returned to the eat-out scene, especially to BYOBs, which tend to be cheaper. BYOBs are great – the food is still tasty, but no one gets hit with a large tab for beverages, and restaurants don’t have to keep a bartender on staff. The next time you decide to visit a local restaurant, consider choosing a hot spot that doesn’t serve booze and bring your own. To make things convenient, Gimmees has a wide range of products to help you tote your alcohol in style, but still keeping lots of money in your wallet. There’s the Ice Wine Cooler, the Neoprene Drawstring Bag Bottle Holder, the Pacific Trail Wine Tote, and many more. So whether you are red or white, Merlot or chardonnay, sweet or dry, we recommend you visit a BYOB for a delicious and well-deserved meal out but tote along your favorite bottle to toast along to.

Brush Up on Safety.... with Gimmees!

No one ever wants to imagine that their dreams – or their home – will go up in flames. Last year, my family had a very narrow close call with fire, that if our neighbor hadn’t spotted the smoke, we might have lost our home. We are grateful to our friend for knowing what to do to quickly put the fire out. It’s always a good time to review the safety measures in your own house so that you and your loved ones are prepared for the worst case scenario. Nine times out of 10, you’ll never need to use such measures, but it’s better to be ready than to face an emergency unprepared. So, to brush up on ways to keep everyone in your house out of harm’s way, read the 101 Home Safety Tips Book and make sure all of the adults in your home read it, too. Share the information with children. This book provides critical information about child safety as well as the dangers of fire and carbon monoxide poisoning. Nothing is worth your life or the lives of those you love. Take it from me. I know!

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.