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Swag Reviews

Soft Mousepad 8 x 9 1/2 x 1/4

Soft Mousepad 8 x 9 1/2 x 1/4

Not exactly hip or trendy, but a mouse pad does it's job; it doesn't break; it's literally within a few feet of your prospect, client, or employee for much of the work week; and easy to ship in mailers or in bulk. I love the comfort of soft surface and that I can...

Carhartt© Washed Duck Active Jacket

Carhartt© Washed Duck Active Jacket

This iconic jacket is built for warmth and durability, and designed for the hardworking individual. It's a generous fit and offered in a wide range of sizes, including talls and a ladies version. Made of 12 oz., 100% ring spun cotton washed duck with a quilted liner...

14 oz. Antigua Collection Mug

14 oz. Antigua Collection Mug

This is a totally "sit by the fireplace" kind of mug. It has a handmade rustic design that you might find at your local art show. Comes in four earth tone colors with a brown interior and each one having some variance in color or glaze. This manufacturer can decorate...

Hand Warmers

Hand Warmers

Here's an item that falls under the $2.25/ea range and would be a a practical giveway for a race, golf outing, shooting range or part of a  welcome kit at your winter conference in Lake Tahoe. It will provide up to 10 hours of heat when you it need it most and people...

Dash 17oz Acrylic Tumbler

Dash 17oz Acrylic Tumbler

Unfortunately the special notes section is enough to scare me away and if its primary use is water consumption, the 17oz size just doesn't cut. I will say this is an excellent decorator and you can do some serious branding on this item. A gloss ink against a...

Storm Creek© Overachiever Vest

Storm Creek© Overachiever Vest

Ready to perform better and take your industry by storm? Try this vest on for size and see how good you look and feel. Has the classic look of wool without the itch. Well styled for the office, and sporty enough for the outdoors. Storm Creek upcycles plastic bottles...

Industry Insights

12 Weeks of Christmas

12 Weeks of Christmas

With summer barely in our rear-view mirror, it can be difficult to think about holiday gift giving, but now is the time to have conversation about your strategy for thanking your favorite customers and employees. After all, there's nothing worse, than scrambling for...

Use SIGs to Improve Employees Health and Wellness

Use SIGs to Improve Employees Health and Wellness

Affinity groups at companies are nothing new. Also known as Employee Recognition Groups (ERGs), and historically have centered around race, gender, and ethnicity, and play a key role in Diversity and Inclusion programs. Special Interest Groups (SIGS) are a bit...

The Evolution of Workplace Wellness

The Evolution of Workplace Wellness

“Corporate Wellness” has evolved dramatically over the last few years. Wellness used to primarily refer to employee’s physical health – with programs providing pedometers…