There’s no denying it – spring is officially here! I spent a lot of time outdoors this weekend, enjoying the 80 degree weather in Austin. My citrus trees have bloomed and are buzzing with honeybees. I’ve even seen bluebonnets starting to blossom. All of my time outdoors resulted in my first sunburn of the season. Ouch! I haven’t had one of those in awhile.

Now that it’s starting to get warm outside, it’s the perfect time to start advertising with outdoor promotions. Absorbent, Ink. has a great assortment of outdoor gifts to choose from. It’s hard to believe, but it’s already nice enough here to BBQ. Absorbent has some great customized Barbecue Sets to personalize. Custom BBQ gifts are a popular way to grill up excitement for your brand. Don’t forget to give personalized aprons to the grill masters while you’re at it. If you’re more into eating food than cooking it, custom printed Picnic Sets make a great springtime promotion. They will be enjoyed year after year on every picnic outing.

If you’re looking for a popular promotion to help beat the heat, custom Hand Fans are what you’re looking for. They are fantastic for getting your logo or artwork noticed and they work for any budget. Wholesale Church Fans are one of our most popular choices. They not only provide guests or congregation members with a way to stay cool, but they also can act as programs.

Absorbent, Ink. offers a ton of great promotional ideas to help you promote for spring. So get busy planning your next event or giveaway and let us help you find what you’re looking for.

Spring into action!

Abby Ink

A new year is here and that means it is the perfect time for a fresh start! The new year means brand new resolutions and the feeling of endless possibilities. It is a great time to reflect on the past and make changes to better ourselves. This made me start thinking about great promotional ideas for the new year. Luckily, Absorbent, Ink. carries a huge selection of Business Promotional Items and gifts that will get used all year long.

Since I spend a great deal of my time in the office at work, my favorite gifts to give are corporate or business promotional items. Desk accessories are my top choice for co-workers. Absorbent, Ink. has many to choose from, including; business card holders, calculators, personalized notebooks, pen cups, and desk gift sets.

Personalized drinkware is also a very popular promotion. People love to receive drinkware and it will get continuous use. You can easily perk up your promotions with custom coffee cups, personalized glassware, sports bottles and travel tumblers.

Speaking of travel, wait until the travelers in your life get a hold of printed travel promotions. We have everything from luggage bag tags and travel clocks to travel bags and promotional key rings and more.

Start your year off right and make a fantastic impression with products from Absorbent, Ink!

Yours,

Abby Ink

The holidays are on their way! Now is the perfect time to check holiday shopping off of your to-do list. Here are some of the hottest holiday gift ideas for 2010.

1. Gift Tins
One of my favorite gifts to receive are gift tins filled with scrumptious treats! Gift tins continue to be a holiday staple because people just love receiving tins filled with delicious food. Popular tins include; tri-flavored popcorn, chocolate covered pretzels, cookies, nut assortments and more.

2. Metal Drinkware
Two of the hottest drinkware items of the season are stainless steel travel mugs and aluminum water bottles. Metal drinkware is an incredible gift choice for anyone on your list. It is durable, will be used often and slook fantastic imprinted with custom logos or artwork. Choose from a variety of colors, styles and shapes.

3. Calendars
Personalized calendars are an excellent gift idea that will be seen all year long. They are available in a variety of styles and are suitable for a variety of interests and industries. If you are looking for an inexpensive gift that will last 365 days a year, calendars are the gift you’re looking for.

4. Gift Pens
Personalized gift pens make beautiful and useful corporate and business gifts. They will get used time and time again. Print or engrave each pen with a logo or name to add a personal touch. Gift pens make excellent gifts for co-workers, clients, business partners and a whole lot more.

5. Picture Frames
Customized picture frames make fantastic corporate gifts any time of the year. They will proudly be displayed on desktops, nightstands, mantles and won’t go un-noticed. If you’re looking for an elegant gift for the holiday, picture frames are a great choice.

These holiday gift ideas are just the beginning. Stay tuned for five more unique corporate gifts ideas from Absorbent, Ink. We have everything you need for your gift giving this holiday season.

See you soon,

Abby Ink

I’m really excited! Fall is finally here. The weather is getting cooler; the leaves are starting to change and Halloween candy is everywhere. I don’t know about you, but Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. It is so fun to see everyone dressed up in silly costumes and to give out candy to trick-or-treaters.

Another great thing about Halloween is that it is the perfect time for spooktacular promotions. Halloween products are great for scaring up business and promoting events. Halloween bags are always a popular promotion for the fall, and Absorbent, Ink. has a large selection to choose from. Trick-or-treat die cut bags, orange non-woven totes, pumpkin soft loop shoppers and Halloween boxes are just a few of the possibilities.

Need more Halloween giveaway ideas? One great gift idea is stress balls. Absorbent, Ink has a cute selection of pumpkin stress balls that will look fantastic imprinted with your logo or slogan. They are the perfect way to make your custom imprint squeezable. Are you looking to appeal to those with a green thumb? Try giving the gift of personalized pumpkin seed packets to grow your brand identity. Custom seed packs are perfect for all ages and act as a long lasting reminder. If you’re thinking about throwing a party, Halloween stadium cups would make a perfect addition to any event.

Whether you need Halloween items, unique corporate gifts, or custom printing, Absorbent, Ink has spooky savings on all of the promotional products you’re looking for. Stay safe this Halloween and have a frightfully good time!

Happy hauntings,

Abby Ink

Is it just me or has this year flown by? When I looked at the calendar this morning and realized that it is almost October, I couldn’t believe it. Don’t get me wrong I love October, but it is still just once a year, right?

The three main reasons I love October are the Halloween parties, beautiful fall weather,  and the fact that it’s time to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month. National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an international health campaign that strives to raise money for breast cancer research, increase awareness and provide greater access to screening services. While this October marks the 26th anniversary of the campaign, why not strive to spread the message all year long?

Absorbent, Ink. carries a great selection of Breast Cancer Awareness Products to help spread the message. Pink die-cut bags are a very effective and budget friendly promotion for any event. Just add your logo, slogan or message and these attractive bags will maximize your exposure. If you’re looking for something fun, try out some pink ribbon stress balls. These cute ribbon stress relievers are perfect for advertising campaigns and squeezing away stress. Awareness bracelets are a fantastic item to spread the message and a fun way to show your support. Try wearing these big band silicone bracelets to make an even bigger impact.

If you’re looking for a more professional breast cancer awareness promotion, try out personalized presentation folders. Pocket folders and business folders are a great way to make the most of your branding opportunities. Folders can be personalized to meet your needs and will get reused often to really make your message last.

Keep Breast Cancer Awareness in mind this month and consider pink promotions to help spread the message and raise awareness.

Think Pink!

Abby Ink

Everyone likes summer parties, right? What better way to relax in the sizzling summer heat than with a thirst quenching cold beverage in hand? However, keeping drinks cool in warm weather is a challenge and that’s where koozies come in.
If you’re thinking about having a pool party, family picnic, barbecue cook-off, seaside event, 4th of July party or a summertime bash of any kind, what better way to kick it off than by giving out personalized koozies!

Need some convincing?
Here are a few reasons why koozies are perfect for summer:

1. Koozies are designed to keep your beverages chilled and your hands warm. Even in the hottest months of summer your drinks will stay cold and allow you to relax and beat the heat.
2. Koozies are inexpensive, effective, and will make any custom imprint look fantastic. They are perfect for any event — from large scale social events to small private parties. If you are looking for budget friendly products to make your event special, check out promotional koozies.
3. Koozies are compact and often collapsible – Easy to carry, store, and distribute. Just put them in your pocket, bag or cooler and you’re ready to go!
4. Koozies are a lot of fun! There are so many styles and colors available that there is certainly something for everyone. Whether you are looking for bottle koozies, can koozies, wrap beverage holders or collapsible coozies the possibilities are endless.

Add your own style to any of the excellent personalized koozies from Absorbent, Ink. They will be the life of the party and a party just isn’t complete without cold beverages and koozies!

Party on!

Abby Ink

Oh boy! It is really heating up around here. The sun is out in full force and the weather has changed from drab to fab. All of this summery weather can make it a little difficult to stay inside the office all week long. Sometimes you just want to escape the indoors and take pleasure in the gorgeous weather. This inspired me to look for fun summer items that can be enjoyed outdoors. So check these out:

Getting down and dirty can be really fun with Absorbent, Ink’s excellent selection of garden tools sets. They are excellent gifts for gardening enthusiasts and make doing yard work convenient and even fun! It is so relaxing to dig around in the dirt, grow your own plants and just enjoy nature. It is important to step away from the office, turn off the computer and put your green thumb to use every now and then.

I have to admit that two of my favorite things are food and the great outdoors. What better way to spend a weekend afternoon than enjoying both at once! Pack up one of these picnic sets and head to the park or beach for a wonderful day of fun in the sun. I love picking a scenic location, getting out the blanket and just relaxing with a picnic basket full of goodies. Personalized picnic sets would make a really memorable gift that packs a big promotional punch.

If grilling for the gang is more up your alley, check out Absorbent’s selection of personalized barbecue sets. Throwing meat and veggies on the grill, hanging around the pool and drinking cold beverages with friends is the perfect way to spend a sunny afternoon. The grill masters in your life would love receiving custom barbecue sets any time of the year. So, throw another shrimp on the barbie and get to grilling away!

Just can’t pull yourself away from the office? Absorbent, Ink also carries a great selection of unique corporate gifts to keep morale high in the office. Co-workers will love receiving personalized desk items, business card holders and other great gifts to decorate the office.

Go have fun in the sun!

Best wishes,
Abby Ink

Over the weekend I went to a friend’s backyard barbecue cook off. The party was a lot of fun, even though it is really starting to heat up around here. Along with the usual delicious spread of barbecue fixings, grilled meats, and cold drinks, my friend had these really neat custom stadium cups for everyone to bring home. What a great idea! Every time I reach into my cabinet and see my “2010 Hotter than Heck BBQ Cook-off” stadium cup, I’ll remember what a fun time I had at the barbecue.

The experience inspired me to look around for my ideal stadium cups and I have to say that Absorbent, Ink. has quite the selection. Stadium cups are available in any size you can imagine, and in a vast rainbow of colors. There are eco-friendly options, such as biodegradable and recyclable stadium cups for those conscious of the environment. They even have unique choices, such as mood stadium cups that change color when filled with cold liquids, as well as full color plastic cups that will wow people with eye-appealing graphics. If you’re looking for a low cost alternative, personalized plastic cups are an excellent way to promote on a budget, and they make clean up a breeze.

Whether you want to add a special touch to your next backyard barbeque, promote an important business event, or simply advertise your company, promotional stadium cups are a great way to spread the word.

Cheers,

Abby Ink

Can I just say that I love love love football season?! I’m a bit of a fanatic. Honestly, it’s kind of sad. But I just love the atmosphere. The slightly chilly weather, the cheer of the crowd – and of course, the tailgating festivities. How could you not love all that?

We all get a little college football crazy around the Absorbent, Ink. offices. We’re mostly Kansas Jayhawks fans, but there is at least one K-State Wildcat and one Nebraska Husker on staff who are fanatics for their own teams. The rivalries can be pretty intense – but we still love them, anyway!

I started this post because I just watched the promo video for my team’s 2009 season and I must say, it got me pumped. Not only because I think it’s gonna be a great year (Champs ’09! Woot!) but also because it’s another season to show off my great Absorbent, Ink. items for tailgating and spirit wear.

Before any game, we will probably be eating, drinking and lounging at the tailgate with friends. If you’ve got a great group of friends or clients, you can personalize products to commemorate the season. It’s essential to have a lounge chair, a cooler, and depending on who’s grilling, an apron complete with grill utensils. A larger group of family, friends and clients could show their spirit in loud style with inflatable noise makers. Also, lanyards will show our spirit while making sure no one loses their keys in the stands. How sweet!

Now that I have all my Absorbent, Ink. spirit gear and tailgating props, I’m fully ready to cheer the ‘Hawks on! All these items can be printed to have any logo on them, so the options are limitless. With all this spirit, I hope your team will win a few games too!

Rock chalk!

Abby Ink

Here’s a little puzzle for you.

How do the following go together: origami cranes, etched wedding glasses and a Snoopy mug.

Give up?

It’s a small sampling of the things I found when cleaning out some old boxes yesterday. I have to admit, I’m a little bit of a “collector.” (In other words, I’m a packrat!)

After going through the sentimentality that the origami cranes brought back, I started to reminisce about my best friend’s wedding (no, not the movie). It was such a lovely wedding. We spent the night eating, dancing in a conga line and yes, even dancing the cha-cha slide.

At the end of the night she handed each guest the coolest goody bags – all personalized by Absorbent, Ink.! The bag was full of items decorated with the happy couple’s names and wedding date. I left with a customized match box, champagne flutes and a candle, all in a customized tote bag. I also happened to take my customized napkin. Don’t make fun – yes, I saved my napkin – unused of course! I thought the gifts were a really lovely way to not only thank the guests for coming, but to celebrate the couple’s new life together.

Now if you’ll excuse me, I must try to find someone who is dying for a Snoopy mug.

Ever the collector,

Abby Ink