1. Hexagonal School Pencil: Cool colors like purple, silver and teal are what makes these pencils a hit with students. Start rallying some school spirit by ordering pencils featuring your school colors and mascot.
2. Slanted Rectangular Eraser: You'll love the ample room on these erasers for printing your school's logo or motto. Or, make 'em laugh with a funny saying.
3. 12 1/2 Natural Finish Ruler: Students at every grade level need rulers, from 1st graders learning measurements to 12th graders studying art. How about imprinting it with a saying like, "Students at Jones Elementary School really measure up!"
4. C-Handle 11 Oz. Ceramic Mug: It's not just the students whose first day back needs an injection of fun. Treat your teachers too with a handsome mug featuring a gold or platinum halo.
   

What is the message on your next promotional coffee mug?

The third big reason is the post-convention life that a promotional mug will lead. Those receiving one of your mugs will keep using it after they return home. For this reason, you might opt for the Glass 13 oz. Presidential Mug. It's an attractive mug that's sure to beat out the standard ceramic as the drink ware of choice. This second lease on life rounds out the effectiveness of promotional mugs nicely - immediate impact coupled with long-term payoff.

• 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.

Principals, school administrators, or the PTA can put together a cute first day of school gift with promotional mugs. Fill up the coffee mug with some candies and stick on a note welcoming your teachers back to school. They're sure to put a smile on your teachers' faces during that hectic first day back.

For something your teachers can use on the go, buy the 16 oz #1 Selling Roadster Travel Mug. It's made from glossy plastic and has a spill-proof thumb slide. With more than 10 colors available, you'll be able to match your school colors.

The Glass 13 oz. Presidential Mug makes a big impression. The sparkling clear glass is an ideal canvas for your school's motto or mascot. It's a high-end look for a very reasonable price.

Last, but certainly not least, is the traditional #1 Seller - C-Handle 11 Oz. Ceramic Mug. Ceramic mugs are available for well under a dollar a piece. They're affordable enough to give one to every member of your staff and faculty. You can also stock up the teacher's lounge. With prices like this, it's okay if a few of them grow legs and walk away!

For example, you could advertise that the first 50 customers through the door get a free coffee mug. People love freebies so much that you're guaranteed to see folks lining up outside before your store even opens!

A freebie promo like this works great for special occasion. Grand openings or big sales are two times a coffee mug promo would be ideal. 

The 16 Oz. Cafe Grande Ceramic Mug has an eye-catching modern shape. These are the type of mugs you see in popular coffee shops. A cool mug like the Cafe Grande is perfect for attracting the younger crowd.

For that extra something special, go for the 11 Oz. C-Handle Ceramic Mug. This mug is a classic, but with an unexpected touch. For a high-class, high-quality look, opt to add a platinum or gold halo to the rim.

To make customers feel like they're really walking a way with something special, give them a 16 oz #1 Selling Roadster Travel Mug. Available in 11 colors, you can customize this mug to match your brand and logo. Attention to detail, like the spill resistant thumb slide, will make this mug your customers' new favorite beverage holder.

Does July sound a bit early to be talking about school? No way! It's always wise to plan ahead. Ordering your promotional products now guarantees you've got all the time you need to order, receive, and distribute your promotional items.

When it comes to schools, you've got two primary audiences: students and teachers. The cardinal rule of promotional products is to make sure the item suits the recipient. For teachers, a coffee mug will be useful and appreciated. If you choose the 16 oz #1 Selling Roadster Travel Mug, it will be used both inside and outside of school. The portability factor of these mugs will increase the number of people who see your logo.

For students, a backpack is a must-have. The Large Sports Pack can be slung over the shoulder or carried like a traditional backpack. It comes in all the most common school colors and will look great with the school mascot imprinted on the front.

Another cool use for the Large Sports Pack is to have it customized for sports team or clubs. For instance, if you're a sponsor of the high school basketball team, give them one of these promotional tote bags as a show of support.

Enter promotional products! Promotional products give your customers a chance to reflect on your brand in a quiet, unobtrusive manner. A gift like a 16 foot Tape Measure shows customers that you're focused on their needs and convenience.

Also, promotional products allow you to send your message to your customers at a time when they're relaxed. Instead of a blaring radio spot when they're harried from traffic, how about promoting your brand when they're enjoying a backyard BBQ? With the #1 Camp Chair on the Web, your customers will associate your product with fun and relaxation.

TV ads flash info on the screen for mere seconds. Unless your prospective customers have a pen and paper handy, they'll never remember your business' location and phone number. With a promotional product, however, they'll always have that information on hand.

To literally place your information in your customer's hand, give them a 16 oz #1 Selling Roadster Travel Mug. You'll find that travel mugs become unofficial travel companions. There's no limit to the number of people who will see your logo as this mug accompanies your customer on their daily errands.

Fall means two things: the start of school and the start of football season! School pride is at its peak when citywide rivalries start churning. Encourage this school spirit with cool pens and pencils in your school colors. In colors like silver and gold, a Best Metallic Foil Colors Pencil can make even algebraic equations seem fun!

No one gets more excited about gifts than elementary students. Pencils are an affordable way for teachers to reward students. Order up plenty Best Value Pencils and imprint them with a saying like, "I was caught being good!"

Schools at every grade level need good fundraising ideas. This year, instead of the traditional bake sale, sell promotional products. Parents, teachers, and students alike will enjoy a pen with your school's name and logo. The #1 Selling Bic Round Stic is available for less than a quarter -- you can sell them for as low as fifty cents and still make a great profit!

To boost your fundraising buck, sell C-Handle 11 Oz. Ceramic Mugs. These mugs are high-quality and can be ordered with a Platinum or gold halo for a special touch. They start at as low as eighty-nine cents! Imprinted with your school's mascot, these mugs will be a huge success.