Pig skin, grid iron, touch downs, field goals...and of course, tailgating! Tailgating is a tradition as old as football itself. Delight the football fans amongst your clients with the Fresco Travel Cooler. The Fresco Travel Cooler is easy to carry, and keeps drinks and snacks cool. With your personalized color screening on the front, all the tailgaters will see your logo.

The changing color of the leaves lures many an outdoor enthusiastic to state parks and nature trails. At your next big promotional event, give away some High Sierra Water Sport Duffels. The compartments and pockets are ideal for toting along a compass, water bottle, and binoculars. With a padded shoulder strap, it's comfy to carry.

For the campers, there's the Excel Sport Club Duffel. It's roomy enough to hold hiking boots and a change of clothes. It also features convenient pockets and compartments for all the camping essentials.

With sporty bags like these, you can be sure that everyone enjoying the beauty of fall (and football!) will see your logo!

Your clients are busy people constantly on the go. Now, you can give them an umbrella that keeps them prepared for the weather without weighing them down. The Briefcase Mini Manual Open Compact Umbrella lives up to its name! When closed, it's only 10 inches long, meaning it will fit neatly into your briefcase or laptop bag. You can't go wrong with classic black.

Courtesy umbrellas are a growing trend. The weather isn't always predictable, and sometimes snow flurries catch shoppers off guard. That's where courtesy umbrellas come in.

Keep several over-sized umbrellas at the front of your store, and offer to keep your customer dry as you unload their groceries or purchases. The Best Value 60 Golf Umbrella is the perfect choice with its bold colors and comfortable handle.

 You will stand out from your competitors, and show your customers you care about their comfort and safety.

One way to show you care is to give gifts that will make your employees' lives easier, safer, and all-around more fun. Here is a selection of gifts that will do just that:

The Roadster Gift Set tells your employees that you care about their safety. With the Roadster Gift Set, they'll be prepared for car trouble -- and they'll be prepared in style! A steel-colored pen, tire gauge, and flashlight all tuck neatly into a designer case personalized with your company's name and logo.

Giving a High Sierra Switch Blade Duffel is a way to encourage your employees to stay healthy and stay in shape. This duffel bag is perfect for hiking or taking to the gym. Its pockets were created especially for holding your fitness essentials, such a CD player, and water bottle.

The Full-Zip Fleece Vest helps your employees enjoy the winter weather. The vest is trimmed in a contrasting color, and features generous-sized pockets. Fleece vests are a must-have for skiing, sledding, and building snowmen!

Last but not least, meet two of your employees' work needs with the Bosque Mug and Pen Gift Set. Both the mug and the pen have a glossy wood finish and stainless steel accents. And the free gift box lets you present the gift in a way that's as lovely as the mug itself.

• Fill the mug with sweets and chocolates
• Order lots of promotional office supplies, such as pens and pencils, put them in the mug, and your employees have an instant pen caddy
• Fill the mug with individual packets of gourmet and specialty coffees. Don't forget to include a spoon dipped in chocolate -- when used to stir the coffee, the chocolate melts and makes the coffee even more delicious.
• All the trimmings for a cup of hot chocolate, including cocoa mix and mini-marshmallows

Be sure to add all those finishing touches that show you went the extra mile. Wrap the mug up in colorful cellophane and add a bow and a small note with a personalized message.

One mug to consider is the 11 oz. C-Handle Ceramic Mug. It's the classic size and shape, but with an added holiday glitz. You can order the ceramic mug with a silver or gold halo.

The 16 oz. Liberty Ceramic Mug is another mug with added flair. It's modern shape and decorative bottom makes it as stylish as any mug you'd buy in a high-end department store -- but with a bargain price tag!

For top execs, the Bosque Mug and Pen Gift Set stands all on its own, no need to fill it with goodies (unless you want to, of course!). This over-sized mug has a wood finish that makes it the most handsome one you've ever seen. As a bonus, it comes with a matching pencil and a gift box for beautiful presentation.

Desk mugs are a gift you can fill with both holiday spirit and plenty of fun surprises.

Our simple, classic Wooden Nickels are only pennies a piece. At such a low price and with so many possibilities, they're a great value.

Need suggestions? Here are some of the ways you can use wooden nickels as part of your office party festivities:

• Markers for bingo
• Hide them around the office -- whoever finds the most wins!
• Get a token when you win a game and redeem them for prizes
• Fill a jar with wooden nickels and have everyone guess how many are in it
• Have a "forbidden" word, such as "Christmas." Everyone starts out the night with a token. If you hear someone say the forbidden word, you get to steal their token. The person with the most tokens at the end of the night wins.
• Write names on the token and use them for raffles and drawings

Who would have guessed that something so small could pack so much fun?

For extra special prizes, order some Ceramic Unbreakable Four Color Process Chips. With four colors included in the screen prices, you can really deck them out in the holiday spirit. Include a special message, and your employees will have a nice memento of a very fun night.

Everyone loves electronic gadgets, the smaller the better! There's something about packing tons of technology into a little gadget that's just plain fun. But don't just give gadgets -- give promotional gadgets!

Promotional tech toys come in prices that fit every budget, from $3 to $40. For a gift you can give out by the hundreds, order some BOGO Digital Pedometers. This handy little pedometer will help your employees stick to their New Year's resolutions. Best of all, they're buy one, get one free!

For employees and customers who make lots of business trips, Noise Cancellation Headphones will definitely be appreciated. They'll be able to watch in-flight movies, listen to music, or just drown out the noises on the airplane.

Pictures of family, friends, and pets on your desk can brighten your day. Unfortunately, there's only room for two or three pictures on your desk. Not anymore! The Desktop Gallery Digital Picture Frame holds 60 different pictures. Its compact size, the screen is 1" x 1.25", fits in even the smallest of spaces.

Plus, it comes with everything you need to get started, as well as cool bonus features:

• 48" USB cord
• Software
• Two AA batteries
• Clock
• Alarm with snooze function
• Backlighting

When you're just starting out, your budget is tight. You're looking for inexpensive ways to advertise and get folks in the door. We all know that word of mouth is one of the most effective (and affordable -- it's free!) means of advertisement. But did you know that pens operate just like word of mouth? They do!

You can't wrong with a Bic pen. They're classic, and they come in lots of different colors -- including fun, eye-catching colors like purple and teal. Both the Bic Round Stic and the Bic Clic Stic cost around a quarter a piece!

If you want to send the message that you're a high-end company, catering to an upscale crowd, go with our buy one get one free deal on a pen that looks like it carried a hefty price tag -- only you know it didn't!

This pen is available in polished silver, as well as four other primary colors. It writes smooth and features a rubber grip.

Promotional products make shopping quick and convenient. You can order a whole batch on the same website at the same time.

Speaking of ordering up a whole batch -- unisex holiday gifts let you order in bulk, and save big time! The Summit Pocket Digital Photo Frame will be hit with men and women. This high-tech keychain holds up to 56 photos. Your employees can show off their kids -- and grandkids! -- to all their fellow coworkers.

Another great unisex gift is the Beech Pencil Cup with Chocolate Almonds. It's two gifts in one -- a useful pencil holder and a yummy treat! It's made from hand-rubbed American Beech, for a look that's handsome and sophisticated. Your logo appears on the side in firebrand imprint.

Tools aren't just for men! Everyone can use the Multi-Function Tool In Canvas Case. Don't let its size fool you -- it's more than 10 tools in one -- including a knife, ruler, screwdriver, and a bottle opener. Best of all, you can fold it up and tuck it in its black canvas, Velcro-close case.

Fleece pullovers are also a gift that both men and women will love. But for this one, you want to go gender-specific. The R-Tek Fleece 1/4 Zip Pullover is warm, cozy, and stylish. It's available in ladies sizes, so the women on your gift list will get a perfect fit.

To show you just how versatile the promotional pencil is, we present you with 12 ideas for using pencils to promote your business:

1. A thank you gift for referrals
2. Trade-show giveaways
3. Office supplies that boost morale -- The Bic Pro Select Office Series Mechanical Pencil is a real treat for your employees. It's sleek and stylish, with an ultra-comfy cushion grip.
4. Reward students for good grades/good behavior
5. Leave a trail of promotional pencils everywhere you go
6. Drop some pencils off when you go visit a client
7. Door prizes for opening day or big sale -- You'll make an even bigger impression when you upgrade to a mechanical pencil like the Bic SoftSider. Everyone appreciates the convenience of mechanical pencils.
8. Include them in welcome packets for conventions and seminars
9. Give plenty to friends and family who want to help promote your business
10. Donate pencils to local schools or charity organizations
11. Hand out holiday-themed pencils to employees and customers
12. Put them in your customers' bag along with their purchases as a free gift

And there are dozens of more ideas to add to the list -- so what are you waiting for? Put promotional pencils to work for your business today!