Family events are the perfect place to give away your promotional items. These events are usually packed with people, and kids are often eager to get their hands on whatever it is you're giving away. So why not work on creating kid-friendly promotional items? Kids will go crazy on getting something for free, and parent's can be happy that their children are having fun. They'll also be more receptive to any fliers or information packets you have for them. So whether it's toys, cartoon characters, or anything else that will attract kids, make plenty of them for special family events. Here are some ideas of different items that can be given away at these events, and why they're such a good idea to make and distribute.
First, make a promotional item that kids can have fun with. Kids are just like adults, and they all have different interests and different ideas of what "fun" is. Some good ideas for kid-friendly promotional items, though, involve sports. Kids are known for their abundance of energy, so making things like balls or Frisbees will give them something to do, and also give parents time to relax while their kids are busy. Promotional items like these are great because they can be used over and over again, and they could even become a kids favorite toy of they use it enough. Toys like these will go fast at family events, so make sure you stock up and have enough to give away.
For the more creative kids, it would be an interested idea to offer coloring books and crayons as a promotional item. These are even better is the event is not outdoors. These coloring books could contain a wealth of information about your company that kids and parents alike could pick up on. Of course, they'll also need to be creative and entertaining as well. Coloring books are a favorite past time for many of us, and they continue to be a source of entertainment for kids today. You just need to make sure that there are enough and that even items like still show enough about your company to get it stuck in people's heads.
Be simple when designing kid-friendly promotional items. While many kids these days are used to robots and dolls and toys with lights and sounds, they simply would not make good promotional items. First of all, you have a budget to think of. These items are going to be given away for free, and while they can sometimes be the most entertaining to make, simplicity it sky. After all, you're looking to spread the word about your company, not about superheroes or cartoon character. That's why the ball, which can be of any type (inflatable beach balls are great) are such good ideas. Kids love them, and even adults could use them as well. They're easy to create, ship out, and don't cost much money. Plus, they'll get your company's name along well.
As long as you don't get too carried away making these promotional items, something that is kid-friendly is perfect. Give them out and family events and you'll soon start to see more customers coming to your door. Whether it's because parents see these items as well or because kids talk about them a lot, they'll have done their job.
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Summer is finally here and with the kids home all day this is the perfect time for a picnic. Pack up some food, cool drinks and a blanket and head for the park, playground or even just the backyard. You can even entertain your little ones with a picnic on the kitchen or living room floor on a rainy day.
Of course you could just fix some PB&J sandwiches, pack a couple of juice boxes and call it a picnic, but there are so many other fun and delicious things you could prepare. Here are a few suggestions to get your creative juices flowing.
A New Twist for PB&J
Pack a few rice cakes, a small jar of peanut butter, some raisins and other dried fruit as well as some apples. When it's time to eat, spread peanut butter on the rice cake and let your child decorate it with the dried and fresh fruit. Raisins become eyes, a slice of apple the mouth and a berry makes a great nose.
Crackers and Cheese
Buy some hard cheese, such as cheddar, slice it (or buy it pre-sliced from the deli), and cut shapes out with small cookie cutters. You can also use cookie cutters on thicker slices of ham, salami or bologna. Serve with an assortment of crackers, and fresh fruit, such as grapes or berries.
Deli Style Sandwiches
Get some sub rolls, a little mayo and mustard (the small packs you get at fast food places work great for a picnic), and a variety of deli style sandwich meat and cheeses. Top it all off with a few leaves of lettuce that you washed at home and brought in a plastic baggie. Let each family member create their own sub with their favorite meats and cheeses. A bag of chips completes the meal.
“Fried Chicken Strips” With Veggies n' Dip
Use some crushed cornflakes to bread chicken breast strips and bake them in the oven until done. You can do this the night before the picnic and refrigerate the chicken strips – they are delicious cold. Cut up some veggies like peppers, celery, cucumber, broccoli and cauliflower and add some baby carrots. Bring a little ranch dressing to use as a dip and your picnic is complete.
Desserts
Fresh fruit of course always makes for a great portable dessert on a picnic. Some homemade or store-bought cookies are another great option. Bake a batch of brownies, cut them and bag them after they have cooled completely for a chocolaty treat.
Grab a cooler, fix some sandwiches and head out to the park, playground or even the backyard for a picnic. Don't forget lots of water on warm days!
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