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

I had some free time this weekend and decided it was the perfect time to do some spring cleaning. No, it isn’t fun to clean all weekend, but once you’re done you feel so much better! I even found many items to donate to local charity drives. It was a pretty positive way to spend the weekend.

One discovery that wasn’t so positive was opening a cabinet and having hundreds of plastic grocery bags tumble onto my head. How many times has this happened to you? I’ve tried to reuse my plastic bags in numerous ways. In spite of repurposing these bags for pet clean-up, craft projects, lunch bags and wet clothing their numbers just don’t seem to dwindle. Luckily, I switched to using eco-friendly reusable shopping bags long ago. Many grocery stores now have drop-boxes to recycle plastic bags but the best solution to the plastic bag dilemma is, just not to use them!

Reusable bags are practical and long-lasting. Making the switch is really easy, too! The next time you have the chance to buy a reusable bag, consider some of the benefits using one may have.

Environmentally Friendly – Reusable bags are great because you can reuse them for years and cut down on the unnecessary waste of disposable plastic and paper grocery bags. Keep the planet green!

Usability - Wholesale reusable bags are durable and will hold a ton of goodies on your shopping adventures. Their sturdy handles make them easy to carry and you don’t have to worry about them ripping or tearing like disposable bags. Maximum convenience!

Style – Ditch boring disposable grocery bags and shop for reusable bags in every color and design imaginable. You can sport your favorite colors, get styles you adore, or even promote your logo with eye-catching custom bags. Look your best while shopping!

Next time you get the chance to purchase reusable shopping totes pick one up and give it a try. You may make the switch and never end up using plastic bags again.

Remember the three R’s: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle!

Abby Ink

Are you looking for an effective way to grab attention and promote your brand or event? Custom promotional products are just what you’re looking for! By giving away or promoting with printed items you are increasing your brand exposure and increasing your chance for future success. Try these tips to help you better realize what you’re looking for and ensure you choose the right promotional products.

Know your Budget
An important first step when selecting the right custom promotional products is to determine your budget. When you have established your advertising budget you can determine how much per piece you have to spend. This will help you know what price point to look for. Regardless of your budget, advertising with printed promotions does not have to be expensive. There are promotional products available for every budget. If you’re looking to hand out a few upscale gifts for special occasions, there are plenty of custom promotional products to choose from. If you’d rather give away a large volume of inexpensive items, there is a huge selection of low-cost items available. Strive to promote with the highest-quality products you can afford to ensure your products make a great impression and are reliable.

Know your Identity
Promotional products are meant to advertise an event, display a logo or carry a message. These customized items should represent your organization, your event, or your business. It’s a great idea to figure out how you want to convey your message or what impression you want to leave. Do you want to make a professional impression? Do you want a unique product that recipients can have fun with? Do you want to give a functional gift and show your practicality? The possibilities are endless with promotional products.

Know your Target Audience
It’s essential that your promotional items resonate with recipients. Try to know and understand your audience. What age groups are you trying to appeal to? Is there a specific business market you are aiming for? At what venue will you be distributing your product? You want to interest people in your brand, and knowing what your target audience wants is an important part of your success. For instance, if you’re focusing on advertising to eco-friendly groups, green keychains, corn plastic mugs or seed infused items would be a smart choice. However, if you’re marketing to tech minded individuals; customized flash drives may be a great choice. Get to know the individuals you’re trying to reach and your promotional advertising will be more successful.

Advertising with custom promotional products is an important part of marketing your company or brand and it can make a huge impact on your sales and customer base. A little research into your target audience can go a long way. Every business is unique, so it’s best to determine what products are best for you and your company and focus on that market. So, start thinking about whom you’re trying to reach, how much you can spend and what you are trying to achieve and your endeavors are sure to be a success!

Don’t you just love when someone tells you that you’ve done a great job or that they appreciate your hard work? It’s always a good feeling to get recognized for your efforts. I was thinking about this on my way to work this morning and it made me realize that I haven’t expressed my appreciation to my co-workers lately. I must remedy the situation! What’s a girl to do, I thought? Then, I remembered that Absorbent, Ink. has an excellent selection of business promotional items that are just waiting to be customized.

Custom coffee mugs always make popular gifts for the office. They are guaranteed to perk up your co-workers, customers, clients, friends or business associates. Coffee cups will get a lot of use at home or in the office and there are a ton of different styles to choose from! You can customize them with practically any artwork or logo and really make them special.

If coffee mugs aren’t your thing, food gift baskets are another great idea! There is no better way to say thank you, than with personalized gourmet treats. Delicious desserts, custom candy and printed snacks are perfect gifts for showing your appreciation. Food gifts are a great tasting way to put a smile on anyone’s face! Who wouldn’t love receiving a tasty treat from Absorbent, Ink?

Business card cases and holders will make anyone’s job title look important! They’re excellent for corporate gifts or employee anniversaries. They’re also ideal for rewarding dedication or showing appreciation to your clients or co-workers. Giving the gift of a classy business card holder is a great way to strengthen business relationships and show you care.

How about it? Do you have co-workers, clients or business associates that you’ve been meaning to thank? Now is the perfect time to let them know they’re doing a fantastic job. Who wouldn’t love receiving custom business gifts?

Here’s to saying “Thanks” in style,

Abby Ink

The 40th anniversary of Earth Day is coming up, on April 22nd to be exact. So now is the perfect time to start raising awareness! Earth Day giveaways and eco-friendly gifts are a great way to remind customers and friends to go green while raising awareness for your brand. Check out these unique green gift ideas to make your Earth Day events a sure success!

If you love plantable promotions, think about personalized seed packets. They make fun gifts that bloom. Custom seed favors are available with a variety of seeds, from wildflowers and organic vegetables to gourmet herbs. They are a great way to get people interested in gardening and an eco-friendly way to promote green thumbs. Who wouldn’t love receiving a gift they can grow into their very own plants? Everyone could use a little more green in their lives! Seed packets also provide a fun activity for kids and help them get interested in the environment.

Other great Earth Day gifts include reusable shopping bags that help cut down on the waste of paper and plastic bags. Add a green message and your logo to these environmentally friendly bags. People will really love their reusability and usefulness. Absorbent, Ink. carries a great selection, including; recycled bags, reusable non-woven totes, organic bamboo bags and 100% recyclable shoppers.

Eco-Friendly Sports Bottles are another excellent eco-friendly choice. They are convenient to use and effective for eliminating the litter caused by plastic one-use bottles. Reusable bottles offer a great alternative that is not only better for the environment, but they’re stylish too! Choose from; BPA free bottles, biodegradable bottles, recycled bottles and more.

As you can see, being more ecologically aware doesn’t have to be difficult. Try using greener alternatives when you can, recycle when possible, and spread the word. Do your part to save the planet and go green today!

I don’t know about you, but I am ready for winter to move over to make room for spring! Don’t get me wrong, winter is really nice and all, but it tends to stick around a little too long sometimes. After awhile, the lack of greenery and the task of bundling up to go outside makes me dream of warm weather and lush green landscapes.

Another thing that makes it even harder to wait for spring is Absorbent, Ink.’s new selection of Eco-Friendly Products. Absorbent, Ink has all lots of new seed infused products and seed packets that are really unique. What better way to leave a lasting impression than by printing your logo onto a promotional product you can grow? Custom seeded products can help sow the seeds of friendship while making your business bloom!

Check out the selection of Seed Packets which are just perfect for any occasion. They are available in a variety of seed types, ranging from flowers and herbs, to organic vegetables. They are super for spreading a green message and may come in handy at garden parties, outdoor events, eco-friendly promotions, fundraisers and food co-ops.

Is the thought of utilizing plantable promotions growing on you yet? If not, consider looking for something a little different. Are you looking for more variety? Fortunately, we have some excellent ideas for turning over a new leaf. Absorbent, Ink. offers a great selection of Seed Infused Items that are just waiting to be customized by you. We have seed bookmarks, seeded gift cards, growable coasters and even seed paper calendars. Seeded items are perfect for libraries and bookstores, schools, business giveaways, green campaigns and so much more.

It is time to dust off the garden tools.

Think Green!

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

Woof! Woof! Hi, let me introduce myself. My name is Galahad and I am Abby’s Labrador. I have hijacked her computer because I am seriously tired of her talking only about human products. What about us animals? We like free stuff too. In fact, giving us free stuff will get you more customers than if you give the humans free stuff, just because they love us so much. Let me share a secret with you, the only way to have a satisfying and happy life is to make your pets happy.

So, now, the billion-dollar question is what pet products can I actually use for my promotions? Well, I have the trillion-dollar answer: Absorbent, Ink. (bless their hearts) carries so many Promotional Pet Products that I am salivating all over the keyboard just looking at them. They have the more traditional pet products, such as leashes, pet bowls and pet toys, and the funky stuff, such as pet bandanas (I can just imagine myself in one of those). There are even products for those stubborn humans out there who are still insisting on giving promotional products to humans. You can give those humans grooming mitts or a pet litter scoop that they can use to take care of us better.

Another product you can use is … oh, rats! Gotta go! I can see Abby heading this way with her you-are-going-to-get-it-now look.

Ciao, or in my language, rowf,

Galahad