One of my best clients was racking my brain recently about a different promotional item that would be a unique, nice looking gift.  We searched through the standard apparel and fancy tumblers.  Not everyone has a smartphone so the Bluetooth items were out.  What can you get a bunch of people from different walks of life that will stand out?

How about a custom tool, like a knife?  Now at first though you might say, "That's OK, but when would I use it"?  ALWAYS!  I received an overrun and brought it home. I used it three times last night alone! Need a bottle opened? Done. Need a screw tightened? Done. Something, cut, sharpened, toothpick'ed, tweezed, nails cut etc.

There really is no end to what this little guy can do.  If your customers are anything like mine, they will agree too!  The laser etching looks amazing, the item itself is heavy and very solid looking and this will ABSOLUTELY not get tossed out like some less expensive items.

Take a look at the link below and I think you will agree!

As many of you may know, I am a die-hard car enthusiast. I am also a handy mechanic. Most of the time I do my work in my garage. Well this past weekend due to the weather, my garage was so hot and steamy. There was a hole in my exhaust I needed to replace. I got a whole OEM exhaust replacement from a fellow forum member and decided to do the work at my friend's house (outside). I packed all of my custom tools, and headed on over.

In the world of DIY's, there's always something happening. This time was no different. My bolts were so rusted up, it all broke off. That was not even the hard part. Since I got the whole exhaust setup which comprised of 3 parts, it was a real pita getting the other two parts off. Needless to say a 1 hour job took 3 hours to do. However at the end I was a happy camper.

Yesterday, after a long day of searching, testing and selling promotional products,  I went to a Long Island Ducks baseball game.  It was a beautiful evening for a ball game, and with ex-Mets Armando Benitez and Timo Perez on the team I was excited.  We got there a little before the first pitch and almost immediately the wave of promotional summer giveaways hit me.  It started at the front gate, where we were handed a promotional Bud Harrelson (for those who don't know, he is an ex met and current owner of the Ducks) bobble head.  Next was a promotion spin wheel of items donated from local companies to bring interested fans to their establishments.  On to the concessions where local breweries sold their beer with promotional cups and t-shirts.  Ok, now the advertising has to be over right?  WRONG!  Even in the restroom, there were promotional hand towels for port-a-potty companies!

Finally at the seats, the entire outfield wall looks like something out of the movie Major League.  Every space of wall is covered in advertisements.  In-between every half inning is a sponsored game or giveaway!  Even the mascot Quackerjack participates in these events and interacts with the crowd (my brother, girlfriend and I might of taken a picture with him, see below).  Even though the ducks lost, all in all it was a great night, and gave me even more appreciation for what promotional products can do for your company.

In this line of work, our customers needed their items yesterday. Being that we have thousands upon thousands of products on our site, sometimes customers need help finding what can reach them on time. One of my favorite parts of my job is assisting people with finding the product that they want/need by the time they need it. Recently, one of my customers found a pocket took that they liked, but the item was out of stock. When I informed her of this, I also told her that I do have similar items available that could reach her on time. She heard me diligently click around until I found her the custom multi function pliers with tool and flashlight. This item is in stock, and has a 1 day production time. She really appreciated me doing the little bit of extra work for her, and ended up placing an order for two more items. Motivators prides itself on offering a wide variety of items to meet the customers needs, friendly customer service, and the ability to RUSH your order!

It's the 1st of May, and April showers are still lingering. May begins a time when the weather gets warmer, and people start doing more outdoor activities. Every year, my friends and I try to plan a weekend camping trip to our preferred destination in the Delaware Water Gap during the last week of May. We usually rent a camp site right by the water. Being away from civilization makes you appreciate the true beauty of nature. Things I must remember to bring is a camping kit, personalized tote bag, and promotional travel toothbrush. At the end of the day, nothing beats a campfire with a campfire s'mores kit to complete the camping experience.

When I was in college, I worked at a hardware store.  They really didn't want to hire me  because I was a girl. (I know!!)  I came in every day to see if someone had been hired and finally got hired he said I wore him down!  So I learned many things like how to repair a screen, how to cut glass, how to mix paint, how to cut keys, and how to cut and thread pipe.  Yes there were many jokes from the plumbers as a little 5'1" girl took them to the basement to cut the pipe on a large threading machine.  From stocking shelves I learned about elbows, "T" fittings, male and female threads, (yes more jokes), valves, pvc pipe, black pipe and copper pipe and the correct applications for each.  Luckily I did know a few things that surprised my employer because of a woodworking class I took in high school, so when it came to power tools and the difference between a wood screw and a machine screw I had a leg up. 

So when I became a homeowner at 24, I was not afraid to try some repairs and improvements.  I have installed a ceiling fan, stripped and finished a hardwood floor, repaired toilets, rerouted a gas pipeline to relocate a dryer, (that one blew my Father in Law away!), and repaired that same old dryer.  I did find out that I am very bad at painting, so I don't do that anymore!

I don't always know how to get a job done, but it is easy to find out!  A website called repairclinic.com is a great resource. I recently thought I needed a new dishwasher and also my icemaker and water dispenser were not working on my refrigerator.  I visited this site, diagnosed the problem, ordered the parts, and yes, fixed them all!  $$$ SAVINGS!  

So if you are going to be a do-it-yourselfer, you need to have a few supplies and follow a few basic rules.First, the right tool for the right job!  A  Promotional Tool Kit , is a great way to get the basic tools that you need. Second, safety first!  Remember to turn off the electricity, shut off the water or gas, look for underground wires and pipes when digging in the yard, and wear safety glasses.

The most important tip of all is work while the hardware store is open!  You will most certainly need to go on a hardware store run!