Covid is not just killing people by researchers are seeing more people have been turning to alcohol to cope. Light to moderate alcohol consumption is considered acceptable for healthy adults. The increased alcohol consumption may stem from our stress due to lack or work and uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. However there is no need to shame one for drinking a glass of wine. We wanted to make our blog so we can laugh a little more…..

Red wine, in moderation, has long been thought of as heart healthy. The alcohol and certain substances in red wine called antioxidants may help prevent coronary artery disease, the condition that leads to heart attacks.

Any links between red wine and fewer heart attacks aren’t completely understood.
But part of the benefit might be that antioxidants in red wine may increase levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol (the “good” cholesterol) and protect against cholesterol buildup.
Doctors don’t recommend that you start drinking alcohol for heart benefits, especially if you have a family history of alcohol addiction. Too much alcohol can have many harmful effects on your body.

Quoted from the Mayoclinic.org

Garrett Specialties offers a nice selection of wine glasses. Don’t be concerned what you hear for which wine goes in which shape wineglass. If you hand out a wine glass and brand it with your logo, your recipients will be pleased and not worry did you send the proper wine glass. If you enjoy both reds and whites, a good rule of thumb is to have two sets of glasses. So hand out two different glasses. Select smaller wine glasses for white wine and larger glasses for red wine. Generally, more full-bodied wines work best in large glasses so that there’s room for the wine to breathe and develop its flavors So are you going to worry which wine glass to hand to promote your business or brand? If you are concerned fill the wine glass with candy, tie a bow and worries gone….

We carry the best umbrellas for a rainy day. We are looking for that sturdy and windproof umbrella in case of the out break of rain or drizzle. I can tell you personally when it rains and I do not have an umbrella I get very frustrated. So now I always keep one in my car, at my desk at work, and my house. You do not have to spend a lot of money but if it is too cheap then it will break and then you will be spending twice a much for another umbrella that is quality. We have several different sizes from small to large golf umbrellas, wind umbrellas, and all will keep you dry as well as our golf umbrellas will protect you from the sun.

The most annoying thing is when it is windy and raining and then your umbrella turns inside out. Now while you are fussing with the umbrella you are all wet. I am not auditioning for the movie “Singin’ in the Rain. So this is where Garrett Specialties can help. We offer a selection of custom umbrellas where you can imprint your logo and make your customers happy as well as your employees. We all want to give something out that we know will not get thrown away so our logo lasts for a very long time. So where did the word come from??? Umbrella stems from the French word “ombre” which means shade or shadow. Originally the umbrellas was meant to protect you from the sun and then someone had the great idea to use them in the rain

Umbrellas have become a fashion statement and the must have fashion statement. Now before you make decision do you buy a simple rain umbrella, a golf umbrella, one for work, and a wedding. We have a large selection of colors for your decision.

Offering fishing gear is a great way to grow your business. We all need a diversion as we face this pandemic. The advantage of fishing is it outdoors. View our catalog where you can discover emerging products that will advertise your business. Have a product development you are working? Scale your business with our fishing accessories that never go out of style. Whether you are relaxing or want the adventure of the big one, there is nothing like the outdoors to rejuvenate as our lives are hectic and now we are living in fear so we need to do something that is outdoors and is relaxing

We offer worms, rapala fishing hooks, tackle boxes, the famous fishing bobbler which will lure your customers into great relaxation while promoting your brand.

So if you are looking to lure in that big customer, we also offer fishing rods. With all the love we have to show for hanging in there throughout these trouble times order items for fly fishing, trawling, spearing, etc and enjoy the sport of fishing. Let’s face it all you need to catch a fish is a simple fishing rod, or pole and let’s throw in their some patience, which is greatly disappearing these days. So while your recipients are fishing with your branded fishing gear, your logo stands out.

The main thing we all want is to catch a fish and has taken our bait. So let’s reel in the big one.

We also have floating keychains which are also a hit. They float so if you drop them in the water you can find them with no problem. So order a promotional item that is practical and enjoyable. So let’;s look on the bright side and don’t be afraid of promoting your brand with top notch appreciation gift that will not break the bank

More and more states are eliminated the use of plastic bags. Grocery totes are great For Grocery Stores, Markets. They are great for a quick trip to the market. We have been told that Covid-19 stay on paper for hours. If you use your own grocery totes we have a better chance of not spreading germs. Stay Our bags can be imprinting with spot printing and Full Color imprinting. They are reusable and recyclable. Keeps food hot or cold. Great for grocery stores, markets, traveling, Today we are also offering a slew of colors and designs.

Perfect alternative to plastic bags. Grocery totes are an ideal choice for a company tradeshow, get your brand, logo or message noticed by thousands! Whether using for a grocery store outing, or storing your beach essentials, our Totes are perfect for just about any purpose.

We all have to do better than this. Every little bit helps. The administration is for climate change. We can all do our part without going crazy and spending a lot of money of solar energy and the new green deal. Don’t use plastics that you can throw away. That is why using our new shoppers will help. Grocery Totes are a great way to advertise your brand and they are also walking Billboards. More and more people want to use them and it will create a conversation of where did you get yours? Grocery totes are a cost effective way to get your brand noticed and long lasting exposure when they are used over and over again. They do not take up a lot of room. The totes come in many different colors as well as material, like cotton, canvas, polyester or plypropylene. All these materials are a perfect solution for paper bags and plastic bags.

Besides, how many times do you get home and the grocery bag rips and there goes all your groceries on the floor. That happens to me more than I want to remember. You can also get grocery totes that are insulated and will keep your groceries from spoiling and you maybe able to do that last minute errand without rushing home. Keep the bags in the back of your car. Most bags fold nice and neat and are ready for the next time you go out shopping.

Thank you!We appreciate your business. Customer like you make doing business a real pleasure.

Since we are stick inside, a great pastime are puzzles and brain teasers. And puzzles are not expensive. We have a large selection of puzzles, brainteasers which will be of interest no matter what your skill level might be. While this pandemic is going on and as businesses try to keep their name in front of potential clients and long standing customers offer the Brainteaser of the Month.

Fun Puzzles and brainteasers fill hours of time. Figure out piece by piece the solution. So don’t be puzzled what brainteaser to choose we carry easy ones or complex. So jump in and take the challenge.

Studies have fond that brain teasers help your brain, increase your memory, slows down dementia, reduces boredom and will improve your concentration. Advertise your brand while improving your problem solving skills, and your memory. Many people enjoy a puzzle to help unwind. Let’s face this Covid Pandemic has all of us in knots. Knowing that there are things that will relax us as well as advertising our brand is a win win situation.

Working on a brain teaser actually reinforces the connections between our grain cells and your brain will form new ones so there should be an improvement in short term memory. As we age our long term memory improves as our short term memory declines. Working on a puzzle or brainteaser may help.

Since corporate functions are down, show you appreciate your employees or clients with rubiks cube, tangle puzzle, ball of whacks or wooden stacking zen stones. All you have to do is solve the puzzle and put the pieces together. Take the challenge today. Many of the companies we deal with are doing drop shipping so what are you waiting for? Order a puzzle, scrambler or brain teaser from Garrett Specialties imprinted with your logo

The pet industry is one of the fastest growing industries so with this increase in having a pet, there is also a demand for pet products. When you get a pet for the family the little guys need toys, dental care products, treats, food and lots of love.

Since the pandemic more and more people are taking advantage of the situation and are ordering more and more items online. This also opens up the need for services, such as pet hotels, groomers, pet walkers.

Have you noticed that there are more and more commercials on TV that are using dogs to sell their products. We love our dogs especially now when people are working remotely or have lost their jobs and they are home more. Since people love their pets it is great idea for companies to hand out little goodies and get their brand noticed with pet related giveaways. More and More veterinaries are handing out pet food covers.

What makes a pet so special is that they do not care what you look like. So what if you do not comb your hair, all they want is love and attention and if you get right down to it that is something we as people need.

There are things today that we need for training a pet, dog show trials, trade show giveaways. So add your logo to any of our promotional pet items and expand your reach. Think about giving out dispensers for waste pick up bags, freebies, dog bowls, toys and more. Most people have a pet or know someone who does, so it will be great items that will not go to waste.

Pet owners are generally loving and caring people so anything pet related will brighten their day. So have fun with creative advertising ideas that will promote your business. Most of our items do not cost a lot so you can be creative with your adverting. Items do not have to be for your pet, as you can advertise on tote bags, pens, mugs, water bottles and diversify your giveaways.

The drawstring bag is small enough to keep together your travel essentials such as a your personal items contact lens solution, glasses, etc. Put your Dirty Clothes When You Travel. The biggest advantage to a cinch bag, drawstring is that they are light weight. These bags are popular with people of all ages. Although they have become a trendy fashion statement for the younger generation as they are a trendy fashion statement.

Today it is easier to carry around your essentials in a backpack. However, after any length of time the backpack becomes heavy. You not only the weight of your items but the weight of the backpack. The cinch bags or drawstring bags are light weight.

Since drawstring bags have become popular, many companies now are giving them away to advertise there brand. What a better way to advertise then a walking billboard. They are popular at trade shows and allows you to keep your hands free

Now let’s get down to why they are so popular. The color choices are off the charts. They are versatile for any age group. The simple designs allows you to get in the bag easily. The best part of all is that are perfect for any budget minded person. Just because they are light weight they still have great durability. The other advantage is that they do not take up alot of space. You can screen print or embroider them as there are a lot design options.

A drawstring bag is one that has a string or cord that can be cinched together. Drawstring backpacks are are an ideal promotional item and the perfect solutions for athletes, students, and frequent fliers who are always on the move! 

There are also fun drawstring bags that are in the shape of animals which is perfect for a child to take to school or any outing without the weight. Also a good item to take to camps. Schools can put their logo on them and sell them in the bookstores.

When cell phones first hit, and people starting using them to remember dates, planners sort of fell off the radar. They are back…. Many people found that writing a date down that they remember it better then putting the date into their cell phones. It is a great way to manage your time. Years ago we couldn’t live without our planners and they have been pushed aside for new digital ways to record your time and dates.

Planners are making a comeback. Companies still want to hand out something to their clients but want something that is cost effective. The advantage of planners especially during this pandemic is giving them out to customers and clients, they have your logo in front of them, something that is easily mailed. In 2020 sales of calendars and planners skyrocketed. It seems that trend is going to be the same for 2021. Planners keep you organize and let you see at glance what you need to do. When you are able to see a week at glance you are able to do better time management. We all seem to waste a lot of time and the planners put us back on track. Example, if you were not able to get to a task today, you are able to move it easily to the next day.

You might write down I need to call someone that is important. You check your phone once and see you need to call a particular customer and you get busy and forget it and you do not look at your phone again. Where as a planner you will let you see the whole week or month or just today’s date. As you accomplish your task you can write it off. So maybe a week later you want to go over what was important and it is still unlike the cell phone where most of us just delete the task.

Many planners come with an area you can track your expenses. Everything you need to run your life is in that little planner. So you can wake up in the morning and look at the list of tasks you need to get done. Who wants to listen to Alexa telling us what we need to do.

Observe Nurses Week all year long by showing appreciation with a gift they will cherish.  Everything conceivable has been thrown at us, personally and professionally. If you are a Nurse, the pressure has been even greater. Not only does your livelihood hang in the balance, but so does the well-being of any one you come in contact with. Garrett Specialties has been a leader in the promotional products industry for 25 years. We are proud of the fact that we appreciate of our nurses. You don’t have to wait until May to celebrate nurses’ week. Nurses deserve all of the honor and recognition for the hard work that they do, especially in the wake of Covid-19 that has claimed the lives of thousands in the US.  We offer plenty gifts for you to show appreciation for our outstanding nurse such as pens, stuffed animals, mugs, tote bags, indoor and outdoor items. View our selection of fun, practical and inexpensive nurses week gift ideas for those special Nurses, Nursing Assistants.

Recognize the entire nursing and healthcare responders. You can take just about any of our products and create a thank you we appreciate what you do. What our nurses do warms our heart. It takes a certain person to be a nurse. They are the lifeline from the doctor to the patient. My husband was in the hospital for 4 1/2 months and I was able to watch nurses first hand. Without the nurse team he would not have survived. It takes a certain individual to be a nurse and work on the front lines caring for our loved ones. When I gave gifts to the nurses for their unrelenting attention to my husband, they were beyond appreciative and did not expect anything. Not only did I give them personal gifts but I bought in large trays of cookies. Many do not take the breaks they need as they need to do just one more thing. The cookies were a hit. They all wanted us to come back when my husband could walk again.

I for one acknowledge the importance of these wonderful healthcare workers, nurses and first responders. Thank you.

Mug fillers and stuffers are items you put in a mug and are usually food related. We offer array of items that will work perfectly in a mug and you can choose many of your favorite flavors. When you run out of ideas of what to give, mug stuffers are a great alternate to just a mug. Put your favorite candy, tea, cocoa, or coffee in a mug that has your logo and get brand recognition.

It is starting to get cold and it would be nice if you received a nice mug with your company logo on it with your drink to start the day. Look if you don’t fill the mug with pencils, use it for another cup of coffee, hot tea or soup. Trust me your investment will be used over and over again.

Having a wedding? For wedding favors put candies in a mug. People like items that they can use again and again. Put in your favorite nuts. Love it that our candies and nuts are made in the USA.

Our mug stuffers will enhance any promotion. It’s small enough to slip into a coffee cup or mug, but nice enough to give all on its own. Just pick your the item you want in the mug, add your logo or custom message to the food item or mug and you have a wonderful business gift.

Delicious treats can be enjoyed by the handful and really work for smaller budgets. You can select mug stuffers with or without a bow. You doesn’t like a snack. Show your appreciation throughout the year. Mug stuffers are popular during the holidays but they are appreciated all year long.

Our warm drinks and soup that are delicious promotions enjoyed by everyone. For a mug stuffer, take a mug and pair it with coffee, tea, soup, candies, nuts and viola you have the perfect giveaway gift that will be remembered for years to come and not thrown away.