We've even made it easy - just use one of our creative ideas for building customer and employee loyalty with our top-selling summer items:

Company picnic: Give away some imprinted Folding Camp Chairs - they're perfect for camping trips, outdoor concerts and backyard cookouts.

Softball game: Plan a company softball game in a local park. It's a great way to enjoy the weather and build teamwork within your organization. Hand out promotional rally towels with your company logo or team names.

Pool party: Invite everyone to a party to show your appreciation for their hard work...make it a luau...and hand out embroidered Cabana Beach Towels as party favors.

Scramble golf outing: Enjoy a round of golf and give away a unique gift they will keep for years. Everyone will love the Chip N Putt Golf Umbrella. This umbrella features putting & chipping targets as well as a jumbo golf umbrella.

Summer fun plus promotional items equals a recipe for success!

The economic climate of 2009 is forcing managers to re-think their holiday gift decisions. It's important to recognize your key employees and customers, but how can you do it without breaking the bank? Here are a few ideas for seasonal steals that will help you do your holiday shopping and still be able to take your long winter's nap.

If these items don't fit your gift list, just give us a call and we can find something that will. And don't worry if you wait until the last minute; we can arrange for rush production, many times at no additional charge. So let us be your business-shopping elves and help; our workshop is busy, but we love this time of year!

Frost Star Bookmark: This silver holiday bookmark features a decorative star design with a festive red tassel. Show your customers and/or employees appreciation this winter season with an elegant gift at a very low price. The bookmark includes a gift sleeve with star design. Pricing includes a one-color custom imprint; the one on the picture is silver, but you can pick your own logo color. Priced as low as $1.92.

Analog Desk Clock: Give your logo prominence every day on the desk of everyone on your list. This item comes packaged in a gift box, which adds a nice finished touch and makes holiday gift-wrapping easy. Pricing includes a one-color custom imprint. Priced as low as $2.32.

12 oz. Spooner Coffee Mug: This unique mug will catch everyone's eye! Perfect for a holiday gift that will be used all year round. This mug is available in eight colors so jazz it up with your organization's corporate identity. Pricing includes a one color custom imprint. Priced as low as $1.82.

Wide Bottom Leisure Tote: Reusable totes are still a hot item! And wide bottoms are a good thing in totes! What a great way to have your logo seen all around town. Your customers/ and or employees will enjoy the versatility this bag offers. Pricing includes a one-color custom imprint. Priced as low as $2.93.

TIP: When selecting a holiday gift, look for one that will be used all year long to extend the promotional value.

And if you need another reason, let's talk about the effectiveness of promotional advertising.

• 22% more referrals were made from companies that gave promotional merchandise than those who did not, according to a Baylor University study.
• Promotional items that are added to a mail promotion increase the response rate by 50%, according to a study at the Silver Marketing Group.

Now, on to our four top holiday promotional products!

Stainless Tumbler: A stainless travel tumbler is a great way to keep your beverage warm while promoting your business, whether it's through the woods to Grandma's house or commuting to the office. Thinking about giving this holiday promotional product to your entire employee and client base? Increase your creativity by placing a packet of hot cider or coco in the mug. Prices as low as $4.07 for a quantity of 2000.
Roll-Up Blanket: Fleece throw blankets are a sure way to have your employees stay cozy this winter. They're great for long car rides and visiting friends who want to save on their gas bill. Know of employees or clients who love sports? Blanket throws are perfect for those freezing hockey rinks or football games. Remember, your company's name and logo can coordinate with the blanket's color. Prices as low as $6.30 for a quantity of 1800.

Digital Photo Frame Ornament: Ugh, no more hand-me-down ornaments that just fall off tree. Instead, give your employees and customers an electronic photo frame that resembles a bulb. They can hang it on the Christmas tree or place it in the holder for year-round promotion. Impress anyone who enters your business too. People will want to see their photos and will notice the company's name and logo at the top. Photo frame ornaments are a great way to show off their family or other events. Completely wireless and much cheaper than other digital photo frames. Sorry, cute little boy not for sale. Prices as low as $19.45 for a quantity of 100.

Cabernet Stopper Combination: So many gifts of wine... how about giving something more creative? Your employees, customers and prospects will love how this unique gift complements the many bottles of wine they have already received. Include a bottle of wine with the set to increase the "wow" factor, all while promoting your company's name and logo. Know someone that's part of a wine club? Put them down on your list. This is also a great promotional corporate gift to show off your "class" at a business networking event or meeting with prospects. Great for employee and client gift baskets. Drink responsiby! Prices as low as $3.04 at a quantity of 3300.

So, what are you waiting for?? You have two months until Christmas Day, so get to ordering! Have questions? Chat with a Product Specialist or call Customer Service toll free at 1-866-881-2378. Give smiles to your employees and clients while promoting your business this holiday with cheap promotional products - all high quality of course!

No matter the event, people are going to need a place to sit. Camp chairs are the perfect solution for outdoor events. Wouldn't it be cool if everyone got to take home a chair at the end of the party? The affordable #1 Camp Chair on the Web makes it possible. 

You can make any occasion an employee appreciation event just by setting out a table full of free goodies. Be sure your table features plenty of 16 oz #1 Selling Roadster Travel Mugs. Absolutely everyone needs a good travel mug, and it serves as a constant reminder of your gratitude for their hard work.

Do something fun and totally unexpected by giving your employees 6 Panel Camouflage Caps with Embroidered Logos. The camouflage pattern is a big change of pace from business attire. It's a hip cap they'll enjoy away from the office.

This summer, include promotional gifts in all your corporate event planning. It's an easy way to show your appreciation - and your employees will appreciate it, too!

On top of your own holiday giving, say thank you to local charities with promotional pens and pencils. These groups work tirelessly throughout the year, and especially during November and December. Promotional items allow you to show you care in a unique way.

The idea is a simple one. Order promotional pens and/or pencils in festival colors, imprint them with a holiday message, and attach a candy cane - there you go! It's an affordable token of appreciation, and delivering them in person establishes that person-to-person contact that's so crucial in developing long-term relationships.

The #1 Selling Bic Round Stic is absolutely perfect for this project. They're priced at less than a quarter a piece, and they come in virtually every color combination under the sun.

If a more upscale pen or pencil is in your budget, look to the #1 Pen Deal on the web (it's buy one, get one free!) or the Bic Pro Select Office Series Mechanical Pencil. (pictured below) Both are a handsome stainless steel color, and write and feel as smooth as the top premium pens on the market. These high-end writing instruments will give a little added boost to your message of appreciation.

Get your whole staff geared up with our #1 cap deal on the Internet, the Price Buster 5 Panel Cap. With our buy one, get one free pricing, you can afford to buy logo caps for all of your employees. We offer the 5 Panel Cap in seven basic colors, so you'll have no trouble designing a cap to match your company's logo.

Promotional apparel is only effective if you get people to wear it. Looking to appeal to a younger or more laid-back crowd? Try our 5 Panel Camouflage Cap With Screened Logo. It's available in two different styles of camouflage: traditional and desert. They are sure to satisfy the fashion-savvy and the outdoor enthusiast alike. Simply put, these hats are cool! Plus, they're unique. Your camo hats will be a stand-out at any tradeshow.