Ride the Silly Bandz Craze!
Unless you've had your head in the sand, you've probably heard about Silly Bandz, the colorful rubber bands that, when unstretched, take the shape of everyday objects such as animals, musical instruments, food, etc. The big difference between Silly Bandz and regular rubber bands is that Silly Bandz are meant to be worn around the wrist as bracelets - and the more Bandz, the better. Believe it or not, the Silly Bandz craze is spreading to adults too! A recent New York Times article profiled this trend, describing how people have been found handing them out in bars or trading them on subways.
Read MoreCollege Apparel 101 for 2010
It’s hard to believe but the first of August is just 4 days away and before we know it moms and dads will be dropping their kids off at college. Anyone who has ever gone to college knows you never let your parents leave without a visit to the bookstore!
Read MoreVendor Spotlight: Ego Id
A few days ago we received the Ego Id catalog and a variety of samples. They make id tags or what are more popularly known as “dog tags.”
Read MoreColeman Coolers
Every time I see a Coleman cooler I’m reminded of my dad, who has owned a construction company for longer than I have been alive. Some people equate coolers to picnics and beaches but I always think of construction. Pass any job site or road crew during lunch time and you’ll practically see a live advertisement for Coleman coolers.
Read MoreTotal Branding Has Never Looked So Good
I’ve got to hand it to the team over at The Express Line because their total branding tools are awesome! I first noticed their total branding by design option late last year. They had a variety of really cool designs when other suppliers were offering 3 or 4 less than desirable options. Skip to July 2010, and Express Line has well over 80 different designs in 12 different categories while the other supplier still have those 3 lame options.
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