My home town of Sonoma, CA celebrates Independence day with one of the smallest, most charming 4th of July parades you have ever seen. All of the great local businesses and organizations grab as many adorable kids as they can, dress them up and cruise around the town square in cars or on foot, throwing candy and water bottles and other wonderful treasures to the kids who are lining the streets. We never miss it. At the end of the parade, the fire trucks come out and spray water at everyone who hasn't run away yet. There is only one thing I would change about our little parade if I could. If it were up to me, I would make sure that all of the candy, bottles, toys, fans and miscellany is American made. Not that I have anything against other countries, it's just that if we are going to celebrate our independence, we should do it independently. This 4th of July, request American made promotional products from Adco Marketing (and mention this blog) and receive $10 off on all orders placed by June 4th. (415) 927-2881 or (888) 332-ADCO. Or shop our Made in the USA section! 

Yesterday began as the perfect day. My kids had a friend over, and they were all three playing nicely. The sun was shining, there was a cool breeze, and I had opened up all of the windows and doors and the house felt like an extension of this fine day. The kids and I were baking muffins, and the house smelled delicious. The kids were playing so nicely together I decided to put photos into a photo album.

Suddenly the mood changed. “I can’t find my guinea pig!!!” and then “mom, my guinae pig is LOST!!!”

Our ideal world crumbled. Suddenly I’m looking at crying kids, and a sleepless night of hunting. I cuddled up with my little one and assured her that it would be O.K. I wasn’t so sure. We’d lost pets before, and it was never O.K. unless you count replacement pets as O.K.

I got the little one to sleep and the older sister started working a new angle, “Mom, can we get a kitten if Millie’s guinea pig is gone?” I said yes because I felt like it, but qualified it with, “whatever Millie wants.” 

Ah yes, Valentine’s Day. All I want for Valentine ’s Day is lower blood pressure, a good night’s sleep and less stress. Maybe finding the guinea pig and setting our lovely world back on axis would be nice. In today’s complex world, stress lingers in the shadows. Late for work, lost pets, burning dinner, these things happen and stress us out, but you are reading the blog on a promotional products website, and it is my job (and privilege) to tell you that we have heart shaped stress relievers. You can custom print them with your special message and give the gift of calm this Valentine’s Day.

Available in Pink or Red. On SALE now for $0.99 each. Call Adco (888) 332-2326

Last year, my employer ran a contest in which they gave each of their employees a pedometer,

and a team, and a month to gather as many steps as we could. I was a maniac. I walked to work,

I walked to lunch, I walked home, and I walked all night after my kids were in bed. My goal was 

10,000 steps per day, but many days I walked 10 miles or more. I wore holes in my walking shoes

that month, and I felt and looked great at the end of it.

Pedometers are a great way to promote good health, walking, and fun! Adco Marketing will help

you get your name out there as a company that promotes good health, with our wide selection of

pedometers.

With the invention of the single cup home brewing coffee systems, it is ever more important to have the right travel mug. Brew directly into the mug, attach the lid, and you're out the door. How civilized. But which mug is the right mug for you?

Some people think that the right mug is the cheapest mug that can do the job, others want the workhorse mug that will hold up to bumps  in the road or rolling around on the floor boards of the truck, being left in the sun, rain, snow and still get the job done. There are others still who prefer the very best on the market, at any cost if they are going to put their company name on it.

There are stainless mugs, porcelain mugs, ceramic mugs, recycled and recycleable mugs. We have screw on lids, snap on lids, twist lids and straws! Your mug may be colorful, or stainless steel, or simple black or white. The dream mug might have a tea strainer and be made of glass, titan or hot/cold.

Whichever mug brings you joy and holds your beverage, Adco Marketing will help you discover it. Begin your search for the perfect mug now, in the travel mug section of our website, or call one of our friendly and helpful sales people who are standing by to help you find the mug that is right for you.

It is Cyber Monday! Adco Marketing is offering 10% off the entire BEST SELLERS category!

One of our favorite umbrella factories was hit hard by Sandy and had to close up shop for three days. We want to help them make up their lost sales, and help you with a great deal! These 7 ft. Market Umbrellas are normally priced at $135, but we've got them on SALE for only $75-$89 (depending on quantity ordered).

Includes 1 color 1 location and there is a screen charge of $200. Minimum order is 12 Umbrellas.

Voting is a wonderful thing, and how would we know what to vote for if not for good marketing? People put their ideas out there, for us to see, so that we can make our choices. If you want people to vote for your product or service, if you want people to buy what you are selling, choose your business over a sea of other businesses, it is going to come down to good marketing for you, too.

Adco can help you tell the world what you stand for. Made in America? Imported? Glass or BPA free? What do you want to tell the world about yourself? Do you want to put your logo on a fun item like a stress reliever? A useful item like a pen? Do you want to be of service with a microfiber cleaning cloth or help people to know what is important with a highlighter?

The item you put your name on says a lot about who you are as a company or organization. During the holidays, we get a lot of calls from people looking to reward their employees for a job well done all year. Our high tech section is a great place to start, with items ranging from covers and cases for tablets to embossed padfolios to Bluetooth accessories. We also carry an assortment of name brand items from names you know such as Kenneth Cole, Everlast, Cutter and Buck and Cross.  

Non-Profits will enjoy our quality items which are priced well for resale and can be imprinted with sponsor’s logos!

Drinking water is the key to good health. I heard once the doctors at a weight loss clinic say that the first thing they do is ask their visitors to drink more water. Drinking enough water allows the body to release water, believe it or not, fills your tummy, and sets you on the path to good health.  In colder weather, we may not think to drink water the way we do in hot weather, but it is just as important.

Adco Marketing has a wide selection of water bottles. We have a wide variety of bottles to meet your needs, including bpa free, made in the USA and tritan. Adco Marketing will help you and your organization promote this healthy habit!

Now that iPads and tablets are commonplace in the office, you can help protect your investment by giving your employees customized ipad holders. We can help you put an end to the cracked screens that are bound to be a problem

eventually if you don't supply a cover or case for your tablets! Adco Marketing has a great selection of padfolios and iPad covers that have great options like refillable paper and pen holders, which will be useful in a meeting where people need to browse the web and take notes! Adco Marketing has custom iPad accessories, earbuds, and all things technology!

Tech gifts are what your employees need and want, and you know they will use these high quality Durahyde Tech Padfolios with your logo embossed! As low as $12.89 each!

As I followed the parade route of cars through the winding two lane highway this morning, headed for the stopped traffic on a crowded Monday morning interstate, the fog parting just enough to give me an occasional glimpse of the tail lights belonging to the car ahead of me, I felt warm, cozy and content. The weather was miserable. The morning was ice cold with the kind of fog that makes one’s windshield blurry and damp, but not wet enough to warrant the use of windshield wipers.

Inside my car it was cozy and warm. The heater vent on high aimed at my feet (and defrost), and the travel mug warming my hands. An hour long commute under ideal conditions, I was comforted by knowing that I had the right travel mug, and that my coffee would stay warm until I waltzed into work (10 minutes late-I blame the fog) and put the mug next to my keyboard on my desk.

Travel mugs make a great holiday gift, in fact, mine was a gift. Warm up your commute and your employees' commutes with one of these amazing and wonderful travel mugs from Adco Marketing.

Warning: Order extra, everyone you know will want one!

Adco Marketing has a great selection of travel mugs- ever shape and size imaginable. If you don't see what you are looking for on our website, please contact one of our wonderful sales people to help you find the right mug to fit your needs.

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