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This powerful time piece gadget certainly creates a buzz. Eco-friendly clocks, similar to the trendy Water Power Alarm Clock, were given to nominees like Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet on the red carpet of the Golden Globes. Leo loved it and said he’d surely use it. Kate thought it was absolutely amazing.

It’s a rotating calendar clock. Rotate it to change it’s advanced functions from clock to timer, date and temperature. An absolute travel item that’s great for everyday use. Just fill it with plain old H2O and you’re … Continue Reading

As I watched Ann Curry report from Mount Kilimanjaro on the Today show this morning a lot of things came to my mind. My first thought was “wow, what a cool job!” but more importantly I thought about the purpose of her journey and the teamwork it took to accomplish it. It is part of the “Ends of the Earth” project where the news anchors of the morning show where sent to different parts of the Earth to report on the effect of global warming.

Ann Curry and … Continue Reading

Promotional products are one of the most cost-effective ways to advertise your business. They increase brand recognition and encourage new or returning customers to buy your products.

Garrett Specialties offers the lowest pricing on marketing items including a wide selection of Products Under $1.00! There are over 900 budget-friendly advertising solutions available under one dollar each for minimum quantity orders and above.

Looking for a custom product for your next sales meeting, networking event, trade show, corporate function, direct mail campaign, or … Continue Reading

Reusable Tote Bags are a hot item. They are fashionable, convenient, and more importantly they’re Earth Friendly.

Billions of the plastic bags that you receive from grocery stores and retail stores end up in landfills and eventually become toxic. Some large retail stores have stopped providing plastic bags and require you to purchase reusable bags or bring your own. Large cities such as San Francisco have banned them and a few states are considering a ban.

Reusable Shopping Bags are large enough to … Continue Reading

It’s no news flash that the economy has gone bad. Sales are down and costs are rising. So what do you do to grow your business?

Those who are apprehensive quickly reduce spending in order to cut costs. Reducing expenses is good business practice if you make sensible decisions. Inopportunely, advertising budgets are often the first to decrease. Companies who don’t continue to fund promotions will decrease advertising noise to the advantage of those who do. Businesses who invest will stand out. Promote your business with customized advertising specialties and you will experience the reward.

Research shows that advertising using … Continue Reading

According to a new study released yesterday from the Journal of the American Medical Association, adults with high levels of BPA in their bodies may be at a higher risk for developing heart disease, diabetes, and liver problems. However, the FDA says “products containing BPA currently on the market are safe and that exposure levels . . . are below those that may cause health effects.” You can read the story here.

It may not be something we need to worry about but it is a good … Continue Reading