Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Moving Ever On



Summer is ending, Autumn is here, and before you know it, you’ll be wrapping Christmas gifts for friends, family and co-workers. Now is the best time to get your promotional products ready for this Holiday season. And perhaps that includes a holiday open house, family gathering, or small work party.

We’ve got everything you need to make planning even easier for you!

Some questions to consider when planning: Is this for a specific holiday, like Hanukkah, Christmas, or Kwanzaa? Or is this a general holiday party? What colors will I use as a scheme? (Traditional green and red? Silver and blue? Gold? Any other combinations?) How many people will I invite? Is this formal or informal?

Once considering these questions and writing out a guest list, you’re probably getting together with the caterer and planning a menu, looking for a venue, and drawing up some decoration ideas. I bet you’re also planning to hit the store for the same old cocktail napkins, boring plastic cups, and the usual paper plates. Grabbing a few blasé gift bags and impersonal items to fill it.

Why though? This is your year to shine as host or hostess, so why not make the most(est). I’m sorry, I could not resist with that one.

If you’re throwing a party for business associates and employees or potential clients, take a look at our cocktail napkins. Imprinted with your logo and a special message, these are great items to include with your delicious buffet or delightful finger foods. Your party colors or business colors can be imprinted on white or colored napkins, adding a personal touch to even the smallest detail.

Will you be serving punch or cocktails? Plastic cups, in clear, frosted or various colors, can also be imprinted to match or compliment your napkins. Perfect for your family recipe of egg nog or that special party punch.

Even the plates can be personalized to meet your party needs.

After guests have mingled and enjoyed each others (and your own) company, how do you thank them for their time? A great gift for the holidays, especially if your guests have a Christmas tree, is a Christmas ornament. There are many to choose from, flat shapes to ordinate glass balls. My favorite lies right in the middle. Consider a traditional Christmas ball emblazoned with a “Happy Holidays!”, “Merry Christmas!”, “ ‘Tis the Season”, or whatever strikes your fancy. Include your business name and the year. Consider keeping to your party theme colors or your own business logo—your guests can enjoy these gifts every holiday season.

And yes, we do have gift bags. You can personalize the gift bags to include your business name along with “A special gift for you” or any other holiday message. Putting the chorus of your favorite Christmas carol or another meaningful holiday song to you is another way to personalize the bag itself and make this particular holiday gift special.

These are just a few ideas of some great holiday gifts and party items to consider. Please check out the website for any other holiday needs.