Boost Brand Recognition With Printed Koozies At The Beach

Are you looking for a new way to promote your business that is inexpensive and cost-effective? With the summer time coming, have you considered giving away printed koozies at your local beach, amusement park or other outdoor venue?

Koozies are foam insulators that are slid upon the can of beer, soda, or other beverage. They are also available for bottles and other container types. They have been manufactured out of foam or neoprene which allows for the gadget to maintain the temperature of the drink for up to one hour.

The koozies shape allows for embossing or screen printing to be added to both the front and rear sides of the actual product. Most marketing agencies will make use of both and implement company name, address, phone as well as logo and website hyper-link. This will allow for maximum exposure to your brand and company.

When you think about it for the one low cost, your brand is being used over and over again, and will help create brand recognition. People want to keep their drinks cool, especially at the local beach or lake, while they are lounging on the sand in the hot summer heat. Having a way to keep their drink cool will allow them to stroll along the boardwalk while holding their can and sipping the cool beverage.

Printed koozies can be obtained by ordering online, most vendors will offer a large selection of styles and colors. Larger vendors will also offer clipart that the purchaser can use on their product, as well as offering the ability to submit artwork and have it added to the koozies. Dependent upon your advertising budget you can also add more than one color of ink, or order other styles such as the foldable or collapsible koozies.

Due to the lightweight design these items are extremely portable, making them the perfect item for the user to carry around in their purse, car, picnic basket etc. Each time the customer places their beverage into their koozies, not only are they being exposed to your business, but anyone near them will be as well.…

Maternity Coats Specialist Comparison Site Saves Time and Money Whilst Pregnant

Shopping for maternity clothes whilst being pregnant can take its toll. Walking around those busy high street shops with the risk of getting knocked, it can be tough going also when you are pregnant as you will become tired very quickly. Shopping online can not only save you time, but also save you a lot of money. One item in particular in the cold weather is a Maternity Coat or Jacket. With the help of a specialist Maternity Coats comparison website, you can browse all the UK’s leading retailers products all from the comfort of your own home. Because you can view all the products in 1 place, this also takes out the hassle of trawling through lots of retailers websites. This is great for pregnant shoppers, after all, they will need all the time, rest and money for pre- and post- pregnancy.

Buying online doesn’t have to be a worrying process or a hassle. These days most retailers websites are safe and secure and delivery is really good and often free. Sometimes they even offer free returns. Look out for these special promotions also updated on the comparison site.

Maternity Shopping online has seen a huge growth over recent years, especially as pregnant women are becoming more internet savvy and buying online because of the huge benefits to not going round busy shops and catching germs especially during those winter months. Even the snow has helped increase online exposure.

Maternity Coats come in various styles to suit different fashions and most of the Coats and Jackets are designer to fit around your bump unlike any normal Jacket. It can be quite difficult to find a decent winter Coat and because of the Maternity Coats comparison site specialises in Maternity Coats and Maternity Jackets, they have the biggest range you will find online for the UK consumer.

The website makes it easy to shop and compares which stores stock these particular products. You can shop by style, price or retailer and then you will be taken to the retailer page for more product details. This means you buy your product from a recommended safe online shop. The best comparison sites offer a good range from a the leading online retailers at the best prices available online. Also the better comparison sites also will keep you updated with any latest merchant promotions, sales and discount codes available to help save you even more money. Often these may include exclusive codes specifically for the specialist site.…

What Demographics Are Shopping Online for Clothes?

The boom of online shopping has erupted in the past few years and and is only going to increase in the future. E-commerce is becoming a vital tool for businesses to attract shoppers in store and also to the actual purchasing of products online. Online shopping isn’t just restricted to the young population but to the broader demographic. Everyone from students to parents and grandparents are purchasing online.

In a survey in 2000, 22% of Americans said they had purchased online and by 2007 this figure had increased to 49%. This goes to show the rapid improvement and popularity of online sales.

In terms of percentage of users of the internet, the following are figures if the demographic that use the internet for online shopping. 38% of 12-17 years olds have used the internet as a tool of purchasing, 71% of 18-32 year olds have purchased online, 80% of 33-44 year olds have purchased online, 68% of 46-54 year olds practice online shopping, 72% of 55-63 year olds shop online, 56% of 64-72 year olds purchase products online and 47% of over 73 year olds use the internet for online shopping.

When these statistics are examined it goes to show a whopping percentage of internet users shop online. This may only be a segment of the worlds population but these figures just go to show the wave of people beginning to shop online.

And would you blame them? No, is the quick answer. If you were to, lets say search online to purchase a suit for a business man online you would find thousands and thousands of products online of the same suit and massive variations on it. You could be searching for days on the different types of products out there that would would like to wear. There are so many sites that can give you advice and tips on what to purchase, what not to purchase and what accessories to enhance your look. You can find videos online that advice you on what to wear for certain events and this allows for the peace of mind of shoppers in knowing that they have selected the right product for themselves.

With the improvement in online security and privacy in recent years due to court proceedings and legislation, shoppers can go online with a sense of security and purchase whatever they like knowing their private details are as safe as they would be in your local retail shop in town.…

Dropping the Leash

Last Saturday I was in the mall and saw a little girl running down the main corridor. She was about 3 years old and trying to keep up with a toddler, who I presumed to be her little sister. There was no adult in sight. I stopped both girls and asked the older one where her mom or dad was. She told me her mom was in one of the stores which was about 100 yards away. A few seconds later, mom came by and got her two daughters. I saw her walking into one of the large anchor stores, and before I could turn all the way around, the two children whizzed by me again.

I waited a few seconds, expecting mom to come and get them, but after about a 10 second lapse, she was still no where to be seen. By this time, the toddler had run to the center of the mall, with her sister desperately trying to keep up. I followed them and notified security. One of the security guards got a hold of the toddler who happily jumped in his arms.

I went to the store where the mother was shopping. I found her looking through a clothing rack, oblivious to the fact that her children were missing. My tone was not friendly and I think I ruffled her feather based on the look she gave me when she passed by me. I could not have cared less.

It amazed me that a mother would be more concerned about buying a blouse than the safety of her children. It angered me that two sweet innocent lives could have been so easily destroyed because of a parent who was too absorbed in her own desires.

Thankfully, most parents are not like that. I smile when I see a child tethered to their parent by a harness, which is another word for a leash. There are some who criticize that, but I know the parent is just trying to keep the child safe. Fact is, I used one on my daughter when she was a toddler, and I had a newborn son.

So I was very excited when I found The child guard panda. The bracelet is worn by the child and constantly transmits to the receiver which the parent can keep on their keychain. If the child goes beyond the set radius, the receiver starts to beep, letting the parent know the child is wandering off.

I sure wish this would have been available so my daughter would have been “fashionable” with a cute bracelet rather than looking like a pet that I was walking. At least, I always knew where she was. She is now a married adult. She and her husband are talking about starting a family. You can bet this grandma will make sure her grandbabies are kept safe.. and leashless!…

Shopaholic – Valentine Shopping Is for Fun

Why do people shop for Valentines Day?

It is that time of year again. You know, when we need a Holiday to justify our reason to go out and shop. Valentines Day is just around the corner. It gives us a reason to be a shopaholic if only for one day. This is when we profess our love for the opposite sex, family members and our children. It is a nice time to buy sweets for our sweeties along with jewelry for some. We continue with the same shopping trends.

Valentines day allows us to relish in the warm fuzzes of love and friendship. We as a people, male and female, boys and girls can write poems, cute notes, play games and leave gifts as well as food or treats for each other and it does not matter what sex or age you are or age or sex of the one that you befriend or leave a gift or treat for. It is all seen as a nice jester.

As a matter of fact, if you are a kid in grade school and the school or teacher allows you to pass out valentines and you are the only kid that did NOT get any, you really feel bad. You think that nobody in your class likes you. This is a time in your little life when you want valentines from both sexes. From the boys that are your buds and who pick each other for teams and from the girls who think you are cute, have a crush or from both who just want to be your friend. It is a real esteem builder to get those little notes and candy hearts.

As adults sometimes just a card from someone will do it for you. This is the time of year when many couples become engaged. This is a good time to visit your favorite online shopping mall.

Jewelry stores are cleaning display cases and making sure that everything is sparkling for that retail buyer. Now is the time that men are thinking about and looking at moderate to expensive jewelry to give to their loved ones.

Married couples that are approaching their 10, 20, 25 or any milestone anniversary update their wedding rings around Valentines Day.

Valentines shopping is fun. You can buy small or large trinkets, write notes, send poems and give candy or treats to anyone, even your boss just because.

Take this time to cherish your loved ones and friends, because tomorrow is not promised to us. Do those niceties today so that you do not have regrets. Take the time to show and say I love you.

For some people who have good, decent items or jewelry pieces that have been passed down, it may be time to dust off some of that old jewelry you have stored away and wear it on your valentine date or dinner. Here are some cleaning tips from the Tip Junkie.

Costume jewelry needs regular cleaning to keep the good luster for longtime use. First choose a good jewelry cleaning solution. Avoid alcohols and acids like ammonia and vinegar. Read the label of the solution to make sure it can be used with the metal being cleaned.

Avoid using soap and water when cleaning costume jewelry. Soaps tend to leave a mark on the surfaces of metal or cause the stones to look dull. While vinegar is lethal to precious gemstones, Windex is also detrimental to delicate finishes of jewelry. Recommended cleaners you can use are chemical, toothpaste, natural, and cloth. Of these toothpaste has been famed to be the low-priced yet effective solution.

Use the solution to clean smudges from gemstones and class. Dab a small amount onto a cotton swab, and gently buff the dirty spot. Never soak jewelry in the solution, because moisture breaks down glue, welding and other adhesives bonding the jewelry together.

Use a baby toothbrush to gently brush off the costume jewelry to prevent scratching. You can also pick residue out of encrusted areas with a toothpick. Dry quickly to avoid rusting. Dab the jewelry with a towel or blow dry on a cool air setting.

To clean silver jewelry Rinse in warm water and pat dry. If silver is tarnished, use a silver-polishing cloth or a jar of silver-cleaning fluid, such as Goddard’s Silver Dip (available at drugstores). (Silver cleaner won’t harm gold and platinum, but it won’t clean them, either.) For jewelry with intricate designs, use a silver-cleaning paste, which can get into small crevices. (Don’t use toothpaste or other abrasive cleaners, which will scratch.) Wipe with a clean, soft cloth.

To clean gold jewelry simply soak for 15 minutes in a solution of two cups warm water and a few drops of a …

Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle in the Real World

Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. Many are familiar with what this catchy little phrase means but how many people are actually incorporating this mantra into their lives? As times change people are always on the go or not truly thinking about their actions when it comes to sustaining our planet. There is a big movement in purchasing eco-friendly and organic products but there are some other things to do to show just how eco-friendly you truly are. Here are 5 ways to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle and to contribute to the overall health of our planet.

#1 Turn off the faucet: This has been a message since our childhood but not many people follow this simple rule. In order to save water turn the faucet off when brushing your teeth or washing your face. There really is no need for the water to be running and if we all turned off the faucet we each could save over a thousand gallons of water.

#2 Reuse plastic sandwich bags: This is something not many people think about but if done can save a lot of money and reduce the amount of plastic bags pilling up in landfills. Think about it, why throw away a perfectly good sandwich bag when it could be used again. If it gets a bit messy inside it can simply be rinsed out with water, but not too much water!

#3 Aluminum water bottles vs. plastic water bottles: If you have not already noticed, many people are sporting the new water bottle around town. Instead of the old plastic water bottles people are now really digging the aluminum bottles. Why you ask. Well not only are they attractive and convenient, they are also eco-friendly. Having just one aluminum water bottle significantly reduces the amount of plastic water bottles an individual purchases annually. These aluminum water bottles come in many different styles and there are even some made just for kids. If you don’t have your own aluminum water bottle be sure to purchase one soon!

#4 Unplug unused appliances: Not many people think to do this on a regular basis but take a look, is your cell phone charger still plugged in even though your phone isn’t being charged? Most likely it is! This is one thing that people don’t think to do even though it still uses so much energy just being plugged into the wall. So, if you aren’t using your cell phone charger, your toaster, blender, hair appliance, or even your TV unplug it!

#5 Change your light bulb: Many people are still using traditional light bulbs to light their homes and offices but there are better ones out there. Compact fluorescent light bulbs or energy efficient light bulbs are the new buzz. The reason behind this is because of how much less energy is used when using these light bulbs. Not only do they use less energy they also last longer than traditional light bulbs. They are generally more expensive than traditional ones but can you really put a price on saving your earth?

These are five simple ways we can actually Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle in our fast pace world. It doesn’t take much effort to make these simple changes and with these changes we can improve our health and the health of our earth. Being eco-friendly has never been so easy!…

Raising a Green Family – 25 Easy Ways to Conserve Our Planet and Save Yourself Money in the Process

So you want to “go green,” huh? I’ll tell you how!

Sell your minivan or SUV and buy a hybrid. And while you’re at it, have solar panels installed on your roof for an alternate energy source. Make your own clothing out of hemp grown in your own backyard, hydrated by water you’ve been collecting in rain barrels. Go ahead, I’ll wait. Let me know when you’re done.

What’s that? You don’t have thousands of dollars to spend on new cars and total home remodels?

Okay, neither do I.

What we need are feasible and realistic ideas to help us leave a smaller carbon footprint, reduce the consumption of resources, teach our kids how to be ecologically responsible, and how to save some money in the process! We all know how to throw things in the recycle bin, but there are other easy things we can do every day.

Re-use shopping bags. You can buy cloth shopping bags at almost any store these days. They are inexpensive and sturdy, and are usually very roomy. If you don’t want to invest in shopping bags, ask for paper bags. We don’t need more plastic polluting our oceans.

Replace the light bulbs in your home with fluorescent bulbs, and turn off lights when not in use. You’d be surprised how much power it takes to illuminate a standard incandescent bulb. Fluorescent bulbs are 4 to 6 times more energy efficient than incandescent bulbs.

Try not to buy bottled water. Are we really willing to pay a buck or more, for water? If you don’t like the taste of tap water, an inexpensive water filtration system on your kitchen faucet will produce better tasting water. Buy yourself a groovy water bottle to refill and keep with you. You will save yourself a lot of money!

Become a bento family. You don’t need plastic baggies and disposable containers to pack these eco-friendly lunches, and the very design encourages people to pack healthier, less processed foods. Which leads me to my next tip…

Stop buying processed foods. I know we’re all busy, but setting aside some time to make freezer meals or prepare snacks yourself is much better than buying sodium and high fructose corn syrup laden foods.

Buy from local farmers. There are so many benefits, I don’t know where to start. Local produce is fresh, often organic, and always more delicious. Local farmers and business owners are supported, and large gas-guzzling trucks have not had to crate the produce to stores.

Carpool. Carpool with co-workers, other parents, friends. You’ll all save money on gas, and fewer carbon emissions are always a good thing.

Walk or ride bikes. Obviously, the added bonus here is the physical exercise for your family.

Participate in or organize clothing swaps. We all know how fast our kids outgrow their clothes, and we spend a lot of money on new clothes for them. Some PTO parents and churches have been known to organize clothing swaps. Meaning, people bring clothes to donate, and they take what they need. This is an excellent way to reduce consumption of resources, and save us a TON of money!

Turn off the water while brushing your teeth.

Turn off computers when not is use or at night. Don’t just sleep or hibernate them.

Reuse gift bags and gift wrap. A friend of mine and I made an agreement years ago that we would not write on the tags on gift bags when we gave each other gifts, that way we can reuse the perfectly pristine gift bags.

Turn down the thermostat, especially at night. Just turning it down a degree or two will show savings on your heating bill.

Install weather stripping around doors and windows.

Hang clothing to dry, or remove clothes from the dryer before they are completely dry. A clothes dryer is typically the second-biggest electricity-using appliance after the refrigerator, costing about $85 to operate annually. That’s why you won’t see an Energy Star sticker on a clothes dryer anytime soon.

Don’t rinse dishes before putting them in the dishwasher. Scrape them, but let your dishwasher do the work.

Take showers, not baths. Believe it or not, you save a lot of water. If you can stand turning off the water while you soap up and scrub, even better.

Don’t use spray air fresheners. Use natural things to freshen your home.

Visit the local library instead of buying books. Unless your child has a favorite book he or she will read again and again, just borrowing books from the library actually promotes reading because there are new and exciting books to read on a regular basis. Added bonus, it’s free!

Buy rechargeable batteries. …

Engagement Ring Shopping? Here’s What To Consider!

Shopping for an engagement ring generally is an enormous experience for most guys. Obviously, diamonds aren’t something we’re shopping for very often! When you prepare yourself to ask for her hand, you pray she’ll reply with a resounding yes’, the moment she just looks at the ring. Of course, you don’t really wish to drain your whole bank account.

Want a few tips?

It’s not so difficult, really. It’s absolutely an option to stay in line with your financial means, and still offer her an engagement ring she’ll go gaga’ over.

It goes without saying that you truly wish to impress the lady you’re in love with, and presenting her with a huge, brilliant diamond ring when you ask for her hand is a major aspect of that. Because you want her to be so blown away that she won’t think to do anything but say yes’.

Most men right away have a feeling they have to focus on how large the diamond is. For some men, they assume a bigger stone is always a better quality stone.

But seriously: Size isn’t everything. Specifically when you’re talking about a diamond, as varying other aspects come into play. A huge rock isn’t worth much if it doesn’t also sparkle.

Diamonds are given marks in the following four categories: color, clarity, cut and carat. For you to get the best looking diamond engagement ring for the absolute best price, you need to figure the ideal combination of ratings in all four quality aspects that matches your cash reserves.

You’re only prepared to buy an engagement diamond ring once, so you need to account for all factors of the stone’s quality before you slide it on her finger. Be aware now, your wife will be displaying that diamond on her finger for the remainder of her life so it’s unacceptable to slide a sub-standard rock on her ring finger!

Remember, though, it’s not really necessary to invest your complete funds on the absolute highest quality stone. It’s always an option to balance a high quality diamond with a reasonable budget, because it’s seriously hard to tell a slight distinction in small ranking variations.

If there is any one aspect you ought to put before the others to end up with the best ranking that you can, it’s the diamond’s cut. The quality of the cut will determine the stone’s brilliance, because more light will be reflected. She’ll love how a perfectly cut diamond sparkles on her ring finger.…