May 2008 Archives

While computers continue to remain relevant to all things personal and professional, the accessories that accompany them that have captured the attention of the consumer. From earbuds to USB drives and MP3 Players to USB pens, computer accessories provide unlimited opportunities to promote your company and message.

Computer accessories offer more than one way to promote your brand. In addition to displaying your corporate logo, you can download a catalog, presentation or website link right onto a promotional USB drive.

Visit leaderpromos.com today for all your computer accessory needs!

Even with gasoline prices at nearly $4.00 per gallon (don't even get me started!), families will be heading out of town this coming weekend, and this summer for the vacation season as well.

Leaderpromos.com has thousands of custom branded auto and travel accessories to make summer road trips (and plane trips) fun, safe and successful.

From auto trash receptacles to safety kits, to comfortable neck pillows... your logo will be on display from east coast to west coast this summer!

Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day because it was a time set aside to honor the nation's Civil War dead by decorating their graves. It was first widely observed on May 30, 1868, to commemorate the sacrifices of Civil War soldiers.

By the late 1800s, many communities across the country had begun to celebrate Memorial Day and, after World War I, observances also began to honor those who had died in all of America's Wars. In 1971, Congress declared Memorial Day a national holiday to be celebrated the last Monday in May.

This weekend, between family gatherings and outdoor fun, take a moment to remember those who sacrificed (and continue to sacrifice) their lives for our freedom.

To all the American veterans and current members of the military: THANK YOU, from all of us at leaderpromos.com.

Memorial Day weekend is the first "official" weekend of summer... and, weather permitting, families and friends are flocking to their local swimming pools!

Celebrate summer's beginning by presenting employees, customers and clients with a custom screen printed or embroidered beach towel... they'll have a functional summertime accessory, and your logo will be front and center at swimming pools and the beach all summer long!

Visit leaderpromos.com for fun-in-the-sun summertime promotional items!

Memorial Day is just around the corner, so this week's blogs will discuss summer fun!

Your employees and/or clients will appreciate a logo'd picnic set as a fun and functional thank you gift.

Check out all we have to offer for a successful picnic season at leaderpromos.com!

Take part in the fight against breast cancer by supporting your local Susan B. Komen chapter... you can donate inexpensive promotional items decorated with your logo to help raise funds for a cure.

For example, a pink ribbon pen is a useful gift, and demonstrates your commitment to a great cause. Leaderpromos.com also offers pink ribbon water bottles, keychains, frames and more. We even offer a breast cancer awareness watch!

Visit leaderpromos.com today and take part in finding a cure for breast cancer.

As Breast Cancer Awareness month continues, there are many ways we can all get involved in finding a cure. From participating in your local Race for the Cure to supporting a friend in her battle against breast cancer... we can all do something to help.

Selling breast cancer awareness-themed promotional items at local events as a team or as a family can quickly raise funds for breast cancer research. People naturally want to help a good cause, especially when they walk away with a token of their generosity.

A water bottle is always a big hit, and will carry the message of hope forward as it is used over and over again. Leaderpromos.com has thousands of water bottles available, so why not check us out today?

May is Breast Cancer Awareness month, so we'll be discussing breast cancer awareness and related promotional fundraising items for the rest of this week.

Check out http://www.nbcam.org/ for any information you could ever need about breast cancer - for patients, families, volunteers... you name it. The bottom line is we are not far from a cure, and the harder we all work to raise money to fight this disease, the faster we'll get there.

One of the most popular fundraising item out there today is the awareness bracelet. These low cost, high impact promotional items are easy to sell, easy to wear, and help to make a big difference in the fight against breast cancer. Why not get your organization involved today?

Bonnie Richardson of Rochelle High School won the Texas State Division 1A Team Track title all by herself. See her story at:

http://highschool.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=806832

Bonnie is wearing a gold medal and a screen-printed t-shirt, and holding a custom plaque in her picture. Make your summertime events sparkle with custom promotional items from leaderpromos.com. From water bottles, to spirit towels, to first aid kits, we've got everything you can think of for summer competitions!

The next time your spouse or significant other asks you to stop and pick up a gallon of milk, you might just win the lottery.

That's what happened to Carl Hunter of Metairie, Louisiana! He stopped at a local convenience store to pick up a gallon of milk for his wife, Dianne, and decided to buy a lottery ticket with his pocket change.

Carl and Dianne lost two homes to Hurricane Katrina, and are helping to rebuild the New Orleans community with some of their winnings. Read Carl and Dianne's touching story here:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080509/ap_on_re_us/powerball_winner

It seems as if the spring rains are a bit late this year... I'm afraid our "May Flowers" are turning into "May Showers"... and our flowers might have to wait until June!

Deal with the rain in style by presenting your employees, clients and customers with a convenient umbrella that protects them from the showers while displaying your company logo for everyone to see!

Leaderpromos.com has dozens of umbrellas available. From microscopic briefcase-size umbrellas to 62" arc golf umbrellas... you are to find your perfect match.

Visit leaderpromos.com today and chase the rain away!

Today is Nurse's Day, and this is Nurse's Week. Take a moment to call or send a note to your favorite nurse and thank her for her dedication to your well being.

Check out one of our favorite Nurse's Week gift ideas on leaderpromos.com. We worked with our client to create a totally custom piece for them to present to nurses all across the nation.

Call us today at 877-677-9988 and let us help you develop and produce a custom Nurse's Week gift that will keep your brand top of mind for years to come.

Hola! Today is Cinco de Mayo!

Until this year, Cinco de Mayo (the "fifth of May") meant an excuse to go out to lunch at my favorite Mexican restaurant... so today, I decided to find out what this holiday is all about. Check out:

http://www.vivacincodemayo.org/history.htm

for a quick, easy to understand explanation of this holiday that celebrates Mexicans and Americans working together to fight for freedom and liberty.

Look to leaderpromos.com for everything you need to celebrate any special day!  We can print your logo or party theme on any promotional item, from personalized cups, to fun party favors, to brightly-colored t-shirts.

Adios! Que tengas un buen día! 

Have you heard the heartwarming reports about the two Central Washington softball players who actually carried an opposing Western Oregon player around the bases and across home plate when she was injured after hitting her first-ever home run?

This selfless act ended up costing Central Washington a berth in the playoffs. A win will be forgotten in a year, but this display of sportsmanship and honor will stay in the minds and hearts of everyone present forever.

Check out the video link below, and you'll feel warm and fuzzy inside, just like I did when I saw it!

Have a great weekend.

http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/player/popup/?cl=7635680

You can increase gas mileage up to 10% with two easy steps that don't take a lot of time or money!

What to do:

• Change your car's air filter at least every six months. This is really easy for most cars, and it's basic cleanliness, just like changing your vacuum cleaner bag. Like those bags, keep a few extra filters on hand to make sure the nuisance factor doesn't get in the way.
• Get a good tire gauge and use it. You don't have to spend a lot, but buying something better than the cheap pencil-style gauges is probably worth it.

Help your employees, customers, clients and colleagues save on gasoline too by presenting them with a hard-working promotional tire gauge from leaderpromos.com!