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From the time I was about five years old, I’ve been fascinated with the writing universe. In fact, one of my favorite pictures is of me writing in my very first journal, my parents watching from the couch behind me. After that, I was obsessed with pencils, paper, envelopes, stamps, books-anything even slightly related to my favorite hobby, my heart would long for.

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Years ago, it seemed plain stick pens were the only option available. Occasionally, I would find a novelty pen that I would delight in, but that would be of poor quality for one reason or another— the ink wouldn’t flow right, it would dry up quickly, the pen was too difficult to write with, and so on. One of my first “real” jobs after college was in a hospital. Pharmaceutical company sales reps would visit often and leave bags of promotional products for the employees-pens, coffee mugs, notepads, sticky notes, mouse pads, magnets, and even ball caps. Since I wasn’t a doctor or nurse, I wasn’t first in line for the promos, but usually a few of the promo pens would filter on down to me and my co-workers. I remember being giddy anytime I was in the office when such goodies were delivered.

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Free pens! I knew it was hugely nerdy for me to be so excited about such a thing, but excited I was. And I was even more delighted to find out how good the quality of these promotional ink pens was. These pens were nicer than the pens I bought in the stores. Even when I indulged my passion and bought $4 or $5 pens, these freebies were as good if not better. The grips were nice, the colors were bright, the ink flowed well, and the different promotions on them made me feel so grown up. Someone cared enough about what I thought to give me a pen with their product on it! Again, nerdy… but effective. When I struck out to start my own business several years ago, I took joy in ordering business cards, magnets, and notepads. My new goal is pens with my own logo. Now to just choose…

These Phat Boy pens have a built in carabiner! These would make the perfect promotional ink pens for any profession that is on-the-go. From construction to hospital work, for anyone that will lose their pen if they don’t clip it somewhere (teachers, nurses, doctors, and students, just to name a few), to an outdoors store, these promo pens will definitely be picked up.

The simple elegance of this pen is a great promotional item. The price point makes it a very affordable, discount promotional item that business executives, editors, and professionals will want to hold onto.

These fun and vibrant colored pens have matching-colored gel inks in them! What could be more fun for craft and scrapbooking customers, schools, daycares, or anyone wanting to bring color into their customers’ lives?

Last but not least, this is the belle of the ball. The uber executive pen that clients will be making sure gets returned if borrowed. This beauty is the Cadillac, the Lexus, the BMW, the Porsche of the promotional pen products. It is regal, it is elegant, it oozes sophistication. Go on, your business is worth it!

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Many years ago, my grandmother surprised me with a special gift. As I tore off the crisp wrapping and saw the square brown box, I was uncertain what I’d find. I opened the box, parted the delicate tissue paper, and found myself looking at an elegant porcelain plate. As I touched the smooth, glossy face and turned it over in my hands, I wasn’t sure what my reaction should be.

The plate had an intricate, sky blue drawing of a church in a winter landscape. While I was still trying to formulate the appropriate response to this church plate, my grandmother sat down next to me and asked me, “Do you know what this is?” I could only stammer out the obvious answer, “It’s a plate. It’s beautiful…”

She smiled and turned the plate over again and pointed out the script on the plate-the year of my birth. She grasped my hand and said, “I couldn’t be with your mother when you were born but I bought this plate to commemorate your place in our family. I have one for each of my children and grandchildren. Now that you’re older, I want you to have it. Maybe you can start your own tradition with it.”

Now that I am a mother myself, I know how special it is to have special pictures and mementos to remember events such as birth, anniversaries, weddings, and other traditions. I was so pleased to find out that my own church was starting a commemorative plates collection for members. Though the idea is to help raise funds for Vacation Bible School time, the custom printed, porcelain plates are going to be a great addition to my collection of keepsakes.

I also found out that we’re going to be able to personalize them, an extra special touch that I may invest in for my grandmother. She bestowed church plates on her children and grandchildren, but wouldn’t it be even more special to gift her with personalized plates from our own parish? In short order, she could have a varied and beautiful collection of commemorative plates to replace her original collection. The more I think about it, the more I like the potential for this family tradition that my grandmother was wise enough to start so many decades ago.

You’ll never forget your special day when you marry the one you love. A keepsake champagne flute to toast your nuptials is the perfect touch and with the fabulous customization service we provide here at discountmugs.com you can share this keepsake with each and every wedding guest.

Featured here is the customized Libby 6 ounce classic toasting flute and this is just one of many customizable champagne flutes you can choose from. Design your own flute with our easy to use Design Studio. Just choose your clip-art, enter your text, and place your order.? Your wedding will be the toast of the town.

Check out the latest new designs from?the new?”Wood Grain” look (a favorite among our business clientele) to the endless variety of styles in Ceramic Mugs, to the latest Designs and Colors available?in the ‘Travel Mugs’, one of these is sure to grab your attention. Corporate Logos will be sure to dazzle your clients against these unique personalised Ceramic, Coffee or Travel Mugs.

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“Your morning cuppa will taste even better when it is served in any one of Discount Mugs’ Designer-styled, unique, and colorful array of Coffee Mugs.

What better way to ?Seal the Deal? than present each Wedding Guest with their Own Unique Custom Printed Wedding Favor? From our wide variety of Sumptious Shot Glasses to the Fancy array of Flutes to the Wonderful selection of Wine glasses, give each family member and each friend a beautiful and lasting gift? one that will keep your Wedding memories alive for years to come?

Choose your Wedding Favor from our large selection of elegantly appointed glassware. You will find the perfect choice, one to suit your individual Wedding theme. Why not request a custom imprint on the glass of your choice, one which will include your names, your Wedding date, and even your choice of design to complement your Wedding theme.

Barefoot-on-the-Beach Weddings are made even more memorable when presented with a custom printed Margarita Glass, a Pint Glass, or a custom printed Beer Mug. Add a Personal touch to your Formal Wedding, with our Fashionably Custom Printed Glassware. Let your guests take home a beautiful ?piece? of memory from your Wedding Party?

It?s never been simpler to place a custom printed Wedding Favor order.