Hot Fun in the Summertime

If there is one thing that I have learned, you can’t just jump in your car and drive to the beach without a little bit of prep work involved. What will you sit on? Did you remember the sunscreen? Have you got something to drink? While you might need to prepare for a beach trip, Gimmees is comprised of people who love the sun and sand as much as the rest of us, and they have all the necessary (and critical!) items to make your day by the waves fun and sunburn-free. Here’s what they got for you:

• Straw beach mat – so that you can spread out and catch the rays.
• 2 oz. SPF 30 sunscreen spray – to keep your epidermis from getting red and burnt.
• Sunglasses – this style will make you happy to protect your eyes from the harsh light.
• 12 oz. bottle of natural spring water – stay refreshed even in the heat.
• Day trip beach bag – for all of your goods to stay safely in one place.
• Sun walker sandals – avoid burning the bottoms of your tootsies with these.
• 12” beach ball – do we really need to explain?

Bye-bye Booboos

Summer is the time for fun outside, spending lazy days by the pool, riding bikes, and playing pickup games of baseball. It’s the season for picking fresh produce at local farms, gathering fireflies in glass jars, and roller skating outside on the pavement. But when the mosquitoes bite, that glass jar shatters, and your kid skins his knee after a fall from his bike or topples over from a roller skating stunt, you better be prepared for battle. Make sure you have an outdoor first aid kit handy for those bug bites, scrapes, bruises, and minor cuts. Another good product to have on hand is the sports injury first aid kit which contains a cold pack for bumps and swelling, along with other must-haves like bandages and antiseptic towelettes to take care of those minor injuries that bleed. I recommend that you keep one of these kits in your tote bag, another in your car’s glove compartment, and one in each of your medicine cabinets. I keep a first aid kit in my kitchen, too. It’s easier for me to grab when a little one falls on the pavement outside then to have to bolt upstairs and look for one in the medicine cabinet. I can bandage up the booboo and the kids are back to playing in no time.

Thirst No More for the Truth -- Drink Mix Is What You Need

Do you drink eight glasses of water daily? I sure don’t, which probably explains why I often feel sluggish and sleepy. Not to mention the headaches that come on suddenly. My husband swears it’s because I don’t drink enough water. I like water, but it bores me after a little while. Sometimes I’ll add sliced fresh lemon or lime to my glass but even that gets a bit passé after a few glasses. I know I need to sip more, but I hate to drink my calories – unless it’s a margarita, which is another story entirely – and that’s why I need to share this great tidbit with you: ToGo sugar free drink mix. It comes in three yummy flavors: iced tea, fruit punch, and lemonade. It’s portable, meaning you can stash it in your purse, gym bag, glove compartment or pocket, and add it to a 16 ounce glass or bottle of water. You can add your corporate name, identity, and Web address, too. Might I also make another recommendation? Pair this drink mix with the 16.9 ounce bottled natural spring water with sports cap and you will have a winning combination that fights thirst and keeps the rest of us hydrated.

Drinking Coffee for a Cause

Who doesn’t love a cup of coffee or another hot beverage first thing in the morning? Who doesn’t love to support a great cause like the fight against breast cancer? Now, you can do both – have your coffee and support the breast cancer campaign – with cup for a cause. This lovely 14 ounce cup holds your hottest beverages and prominently displays your message. Wrapped around the cup is a pink silicone bracelet with the words “Hope Courage Care Support” imprinted upon it. Did I mention that the cup is also biodegradable? While you are gulping down java and wearing your bracelet with pride, you’ll also be reusing this nice cup and it won’t add a large carbon footprint to the environment. The cup is white and the bracelet is pink so it’s a noticeable way to bring attention to the fight against a horrible disease that has affected all of us in some way. Breast cancer has a special place in my heart as my mom and my grandmothers all had it, so you can be sure I’ve got my grimy fingers on one of these. Way to go, Gimmees for bringing this cup to my attention!

Tame Your Thirst and Avoid Sunburn with Our Beach Bottle

Sunshine. Hot weather. Good friends. Great times. I don’t need to tell you that it’s not winter that we’re discussing. It’s summertime! And I’m pretty sure that like me, you’ll be busily heading off to baseball games, the beach, parks, backyard barbecues, firework displays, and well, you get the idea. You’ll be out and about, heading here and there and everywhere. While you’re on the move, you can’t go empty-handed. You’ll need ice water to stay hydrated, sunscreen to prevent sunburn, and shades to protect your eyes. But, what’s this? Gimmees is a step ahead of you with its beach bottle. It contains a water bottle that can be filled with your favorite cold beverage, a pair of sunglasses, a small bottle of sunscreen, and an aloe vera packet to soothe sunburn. You simply fill up your bottle with ice and water and go – everything you’ll need for a day out in the sun is right there at your convenience. Don’t go anyplace this summer without this beach bottle! It’s the greatest thing to happen to summertime since, well, the sun.

Koozies Keep Me Kool (Well, Not Me Personally, but my Drinks)

Here it is, nearly mid-June already and people are consuming more beverages because the weather is heating up quickly. It’s nearly summer. What’s more refreshing than an icy cold beverage to quench your thirst on a hot day? I start to think of all sorts of icy refreshments: lemonade, home-brewed iced tea, diet Dr. Pepper, cold beer, iced coffee. Finding something yummy to sip on is easy. Keeping my beverage the way I like it – ice cold – well, that’s another story. But wait, what’s this? Gimmees has a whole bunch of koozies in various sizes and types to make sure my drinks stay cold and that, in turn, helps me to stay happy. There are koozie bottle coolers, collapsible koozies for my canned drinks, and a lot more in different styles. Not only should you stock up on these koozies so that your next party or outdoor picnic is ready for beer, wine, and soda for those thirsty guests, but get your party-goers some koozies, too. Gimmees will add your logo or corporate brand to those koozies for maximum marketing power. Makes you want to grab a cold one now, doesn’t it?

Everything Your Pet Needs Is at Gimmees!

People love to treat their pets like children. Today’s pets are no longer simply “pets.” They are members of the family and are treated as such. Pets are lovable, cute, fluffy, and they really do enrich our lives. Studies have shown that simply stroking a dog or cat for five minutes a day can significantly lower your blood pressure – I have no idea if this works the same way when stroking an iguana or pet snake. Domestic animals are a huge business, and people will spend countless dollars to keep their pets happy, well-fed, and looking beautiful – no matter what the economic conditions are or how little cash they have in their wallets. Gimmees loves pets, and you’ll love Gimmees when you see the various pet-friendly products that we offer for you to customize with whatever logo, slogan, or phrase you want to. Here’s a small sampling of what we have ready for customization: medium pet bowls, pet food scoops, pet accessory bags, and retractable dog leashes. Got lots of clients who love their cats and dogs? Is your business centered on pet grooming, boarding, or doggie daycare? Are you a veterinarian? If you answered yes to any of these questions, stop on over at Gimmees’ pet page for all the details on customized pet-oriented products.