Being Over 1,000 Years Old, St. Patrick’s Day Deserves Great Promo Products

HISTORY OF ST. PATRICK’S DAY

For over 1,000 years the Irish have observed this day as a religious holiday. St. Patrick’s Day falls on the anniversary of his death in the fifth century which is celebrated annually on March 17 during the Christian season of Lent. Irish families would typically attend church in the morning and commence celebrations from the afternoon throughout the evening. Friends and family would gather to enjoy the traditional meal of Irish bacon and cabbage, drink and dance the night away!

Saint Patrick was born in Roman Britain, kidnapped at the young age of 16, and brought to Ireland as a slave. Eventually he escaped, but came back to Ireland bringing Christianity along with him and delivering that message to its people. Not only that, but he is the patron saint and national apostle of Ireland. The most well known story surrounding St. Patrick’s life is that he explained the Holy Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) using the three leaves of a native clover. Better known as the shamrock.

OTHER FACTS AND FIGURES ABOUT THE HOLIDAY

On March 17, 1762 the first St. Patrick’s Day parade took place in New York.
150 million people plan to celebrate the holiday in the United States.
83% plan to wear green.
27% of those celebrating plan to head to a bar or restaurant.
$6 billion (that’s billion, not million) dollars will be spent during St. Patrick’s Day.
It’s been told that St. Patrick drove all the snakes from Ireland and there’s over 3,400 species there.
The Chicago River remains green for about 5 hours after it’s been dyed for the annual parade.
Pantone 17-5641 is the color for emerald green.
There are 32.3 millions people with Irish ancestry living in the US.
Your chances of finding a four-leaf clover are 1 in 10,000.
Ireland’s global rank in beer consumption per capita in 2016 was 98.2 liters while the US’s rank was 74.8 liters.
Hearts, stars, horseshoes, clovers, blue moons, rainbows and magical unicorns are the marshmallows you’ll find it Lucky Charms. Don’t believe us? Pour a bowl.

GIVE THEM SOMETHING THAT SAYS “SLÁINTE CHUGAT” (HEALTH TO YOU)

Maltster Bottle Opener & Sleeve

In our world, every bat has a man and every robin has a hood. The true peacemaker’s don’t let friends use their molars, ring finger, or belt-buckles for anything under pressure. Be a hero… and a sidekick.

Brannigan Leather Wrapped Aluminum Flask

Here’s to actually being “in the band.” Give the gift to memorialize the behind-the-scene moments… Our emblazoned Brannigan Leather Wrapped Aluminum Flask will be forever remembered like that riff from Stairway. For all the times that make up the memories of our time. Queue the lights please. Choose from 6 domestic, USA Made, leather colors and customize to match your company logo to create something truly unique.

Set of 4 Dye-Sublimated Felt Coasters

This exclusive set of coasters is all that separates the condensation of water vapor droplets plummeting down that frosty glass to your heirloom table. Wick that capillary action.

Neoprene Lip Balm Sleeve with SPF 15 Lip Balm

This neon green neoprene lip balm sleeve with plastic swivel snap hook and SPF 15 lip balm makes a fun giveaway during St. Patrick’s Day.

Dye-Sublimated Lanyard

Utilize full color to bring out the green in any of our dye-sublimated lanyards. Pair with a stunning badge for the ultimate combination during your St. Patrick’s Day event.

3/4″ Fold-Over Elastic Hair Tie

Our line of fold over elastics is a simple, universal accessory to wear with any outfit, for any occasion. This green stretchy elastic headband is a fun giveaway to hand out during your St. Patrick’s Day parade, party or event.

See SnugZUSA.com for more customizable promotional products to inspire your St. Patrick’s Day event!

March 7, 2018

Character Traits: Variations in Natural Leather

NO TWO HIDES ARE ALIKE

With every order, the Traverse craftsman starts with the raw ingredients – a piece of leather and a brand logo.

But instead of working with detailed blueprints, the master crafts his work one stitch and cut at a time. Just enough

structure to provide a template while still leaving room for improvisation and creativity. The result is not only

the longest lasting promotion you’ve ever seen, but one which elicits a visceral response above and beyond mere function.

Traverse has emerged as more than a great promotional product – it’s an emotional charge to the senses.

CHARACTER TRAITS

Variations that are found in natural leather make for a truly unique promotional product. Traverse leather goods elicit a

response each time they are shared and used. It’s a piece that will be kept and integrated into your life for years to come.

Learn more about each leather characteristic below.

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WRINKLES

When an extra thick piece of leather is bent back on itself naturally, it adds character that creates dimension. It’s true what they say, a wrinkle merely indicates where a smile has been.

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SCARS

These are heralded events in the lives of our cows and bulls – a tussle with the tough mesquite bushes, a battle, a run through the barbed wire fence. Typically these will surface as long thin black lines. The appropriate response is a nod of respect for a fight well fought.

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STRETCH MARKS

These serve as an indication of life. Stretch marks occur with extremely fast growth or living large and in charge. Either way it means this animal was at the top of the metaphorical food chain. Share the glory and the gluttony.

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CALLOUSES

And you thought the raised teats on a Longhorn were just for good looks? Callouses provide a great guard that limits scrapes and cuts as the cow walks through fields of prickly cacti. Callouses are the result of these life patterns, rubbing that itchy spot with your horn or sleeping on your side. See? Habits do make a difference. They will appear as small, circular, smooth markings.

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INSECT BITES

These are visible signs that we’re not the only ones who battle tiny jaws, stingers and suckers. They may appear as tiny black or off-colored spots. Stand in stoic appreciation of the creature who was unable to slap a mosquito with its hoof.

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VEINS

One of the key marking of a well marbled leather hide are veins. Note to be confused with a blood pumping body builder caught in a Vesuvius moment. Hmmm…Vesuvius Veins. It sounds like an iconic rock band or a really nice piece of leather.

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We invite you to explore our new Traverse line which includes journals, notebooks, wallets, accessories and more.

Traverse: Fueld Films Story

Embark on a Fueld Films Journey

Recently, a distributor customer of ours called seeking unique promotional items for a client that truly embodied our craftsman mantra and literally does no other type of advertising except for promotional items. We wanted to tell their story. See first hand the power of promo products on set with Fueld Films.

“It’s kind of odd, but we don’t do any advertising. The only kind of marketing we do is promotional products. That’s it.”

Brady, Fueld Films

#TraverseLife

July 11, 2017July 11, 2017

Give the gift of…Inspiration

In life there are Givers and there are Takers. Both can and do achieve success but through vastly different paths. A Giver’s success spreads and cascades. You see, the Giver’s success creates value, rather than simply claiming it.

This year we will be rooting for your success. We will celebrate every hard fought victory. Here’s to living a Given Life where success ripples and builds. So bring us your moments, your times, your expectations when the stakes are high or just plain there and together we will build memories worth having.

We invite you to explore our complete 2017 Gift Collection Catalog which includes gift ideas for all occasions and fit any budget. Pre-order our new sets now that will be available to ship on September 1st, 2017 in time for the upcoming holiday season.

“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” – Winston S. Churchill

#GIFTSOME

The new 2017-2018 Gift Giving Catalog

from SnugZ USA is Now Available.

Watch our new video featuring the “THINK TANK” Gift Set

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HIGH STEPPER Gift Set — HIGH STEPPER – Pair of custom full color printed SoulKix® slip-on style shoes with a pair of mid-calf dye sublimated socks wrapped in kraft tissue paper in a kraft shoe box.

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SABBATICAL Gift Set — SABBATICAL – 7″ X 5.25″ grey felt journal with 96 lined pages, 8 oz. candle with wood wick wrapped in debossed leather sleeve, 1.5″ X 6″ debossed leather cuff bracelet and 6.5″ X 3.375″ X 1.75″ debossed leather eyeglass case in a 14″ X 9″ X 4.5″ wooden box with brown crinkle paper.

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June 5, 2017June 20, 2017

Don’t just live life, Traverse it.

With every order, the Traverse craftsman starts with the raw ingredients. A piece of leather and a brand logo. But instead of working with detailed blueprints, the master is able to craft his work one stitch and cut at a time. Just enough structure to provide a template while still leaving room for improvisation and creativity. The result is not only the longest lasting promotion you’ve ever seen but one which will elicit a visceral response above and beyond the mere function of the leather good itself. A smart brand wants its reputation to be associated with multiple fibers of a quality experience. Traverse has emerged as more than a great promotional product – it’s an emotional charge to the senses.

A few months ago, a distributor customer of ours called seeking a unique promotional item for a client that truly embodied our craftsman mantra we not only made her a beautiful leather purse and notebook which instantly became incorporated into her brand’s daily workflow, but we also made a film to tell the story.

What we found has implications for the entire promotional industry. If you think about it, every brand has a story. And for those whose story is dedication to being the innovators, the disruptors and the leaders in their category – this is what being a craftsman is all about. This is the essence of what it means to TRAVERSE life. By taking the path that leads to the unknown is risky but it’s the only way to truly break new ground. Brands who understand this inherently surround themselves with products that stand for the same thing. Traverse leather goods elicit a response each time they are shared and used. It’s a piece that will be kept and integrated into your life for years to come.

We invite you to explore our new Traverse leather line which includes journals, notebooks, wallets, accessories and more.

Don’t just live life, Traverse it.
#TRAVERSElife

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January 3, 2017January 3, 2017

THIS IS WHAT WE’RE MADE OF

SnugZ USA is made of craftsmen, masters and heroes. People with a passion for quality and a strong drive for excellence. People that are proving that it can be done here in America and it can be done well. We work tirelessly to deliver your high quantity orders without ever sacrificing on quality. With every screen, every fill, and every stitch we feel that pride of ownership that only comes after years of paying the price, the days … and nights of perfecting and then perfecting again, and finally the realization that we’ve quietly, steadfastly, set the benchmark of our craft.

SnugZ is proud to be handcrafted in America by American workers – and that’s what we’re made of. Let us prove that we can deliver on high quantity orders instead of waiting for your order produced overseas. We will showcase many ‘How It’s Made’ videos and employee spotlights from our talented team throughout the year. We look forward to serving you and making 2017 a year to remember.

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