It's almost officially summer and the temperature keeps on climbing. How do you plan to stay cool this summer? A cool drink can make a world of difference when trying to withstand the summer heat. Take a look at 4AllPromos products specialists' picks for some of the tops 'cool' summer promotional products.

1. The Drencher Squirt Gun- These fun toys are great for summer camps and vacation spots. Cool off your friends by drenching them with some refreshing water!

2. 16 oz. Stainless Steel Double Wall Tumblr with Straw- Keep iced coffees, ice teas and other cool beverages extra chilly with these state of the art stainless steel cups complete with a straw. These cups are great for those who want to help save the environment.

3. Water filtration BPA Free Sport Bottle- It's not always easy to access clean water on vacation or while at the beach. These environmentally friendly water bottle will help filtrate your water so you don't have to worry about what your drinking.

4. Spray Fan-Squeeze Breeze- Don't get the pleasure of working air conditioning? Don't worry this cooling fan will help break the sweat. These portable water fans are great for summer festivals, camps and traveling. Take this fan everywhere and watch people fawn over your ingenuity!

Don't forget all of 4AllPromos promotional products can be custom imprinted with your companies name or logo. Help keep your customers or clients cool this summer with some of these products. 4AllPromos has a huge variety of drinkware and summer related products perfect for any business or occasions.

Summer means lots of picnics with friends and family. Transporting food can be tricky and dangerous if you don't know how to pack and handle it properly. Don't risk ecoli or other food born illnesses by not cooling food to the proper temperature or keeping it out in the sun for too long! Below you will find some helpful tips on how to pack food in a cooler for your next picnic.

Don't forget to check out 4AllPromos cooler section to find the perfect promotional and custom imprinted for your customers, clients or summer events!

Here are some tips on how to keep your food safe in the cooler from the U.S. Food and Drug Administraiton:

• Keep cold food cold. Place cold food in a cooler with ice or frozen gel packs. Cold food should be stored at40°F or below to prevent bacterial growth. Meat, poultry, and seafood may be packed while still frozen so that they stay colder longer.
  
• Organize cooler contents. Consider packing beverages in one cooler and perishable foods in another. That way, as picnickers open and reopen thebeverage cooler to replenish their drinks, theperishable foods won’t be exposed to warm outdoor air temperatures.
  
• Keep coolers closed. Once at the picnic site, limit the number of times the cooler is opened as much as you can. This helps to keep the contents cold longer.
  
• Don’t cross-contaminate. Be sure to keep raw meat, poultry, and seafood securely wrapped. This keeps their juices from contaminating prepared/cooked foods or foods that will be eaten raw, such as fruits and vegetables.
  
• Clean your produce. Rinse fresh fruits and vegetables under running tap water before packing them in the cooler - including those with skins and rinds that are not eaten. Rub firm-skinned fruits and vegetablesunder running tap water or scrub with a clean vegetable brush while rinsing with running tap water. Dry fruits and vegetables with a clean cloth towel or paper towel.
  — Packaged fruits and vegetables that are labeled "ready-to-eat," "washed," or "triple washed" need not be washed.

The best part of the summer, for many of us, is hitting the beach! Whether we have to plan a week by the shore or drive a few minutes the beach always feels like a relaxing vacation spot. Why not help customers and clients enjoy their time at the beach even more with custom imprinted summer sun products from 4AllPromos such as sunscreen, beach towels, umbrellas and sunglasses to name a few?

Summer officially starts June 21 so it's time to start ordering the essential summer products from your favorite promotional products company, 4AllPromos.

To get you started we've compiled a list of our Top 10 favorite summer promotional products. See something you like? Give one of our friendly products specialists a call toll free today at 1-866-732-3386 for a consultation. We'll help you set up your artwork, select the right Pantone color for your brand and give you our lowest price guarantee on all our products.

1. Sunscreen
2. Sunglasses
3. Hats
4. Coolers
5. Flips Flops
6. Frisbees
7. Beach umbrellas
8. Beach towels
9. Beach totes
10. Beach buckets/toys

Ever wonder how sunglasses came to be? Sunglasses have become one of those accessories that many people never leave their house without! Not only do they protect your eyes from the harmful UV rays of the sun they have also become a fashion statement coming in thousands of colors and styles. 

The promotional product experts at 4AllPromos think sunglasses make great giveaways and promotional gifts in the summer (or all year round). Sunglasses are fun for weddings, proms and at outdoor venues like concerts, amusement parks, beaches and more!

Your customers or guests will love custom imprinted sunglasses from 4AllPromos. Search our Spirit & Fun Stuff section to view our top trending sunglasses. 

Take a look at this little history lesson on sunglasses:

Summer is the best time to get out on the green and golf. 4AllPromos specializes in custom imprinted golf accessories including golf balls, tees, golf shirts, towels, divot tools, headcovers, coolers and specialty golf sets.

Promotional golf products from 4AllPromos are great for summer events and businesses such as:

• Father's Day
• Golf tournaments
• Pro shops
• Resort gift shops
• Fundraisers
• Weddings/groomsmen gifts

Make your event or promotion extra special with custom imprinted golf supplies. Your customers will love the extra touch. 

Are you looking to start a small business this year? The good news is banks are still looking to lend money to small businesses despite the unpredictable economic situation in this country. Initiatives like shop local and a growing support for local artists and vendors has given small business owners a boost.

4AllPromos loves small business because we are one! We do big business even though we only have less than 15 employees. We carry thousands of products for any kind of business venture including apparel, drinkware, sportswear, games, paper products, party products, wedding favors, electronics, tools, earth-friendly products, bags, office supplies and much, much more!

The Advertising Specialty Institute recently published findings of a recently survey that claims banks will continue to back small business loans through this year.

So this year is the year to set out an achieve your dream of owning your own business. Let 4AllPromos help by being your number one provider of all marketing and advertising supplies including signs, pens, magnets, shopping bags/totes, unique promotional products and more!

Happy Memorial Day from our family to your this Memorial Day. We hope you are celebrating with a family picnic or barbecue.

If you're in the business of barbecue than 4AllPromos has some promotional products for you including aprons, grill sets, portable grills, pot holders, utensils and more! Check out our Outdoor Travel section to find all kinds of cool BBQ accessories.

And for all your picnic people today check out some of these fun and unique Memorial Day recipes:

BLT Dip

Ingredients

Savings in West Haven, CT 06516  Change Zip

• 2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream
• 2 cups mayonnaise
• 2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 6 plum tomatoes, chopped
• 3 green onions, chopped
• Crumbled cooked bacon or thinly sliced green onions, optional
• Assorted crackers or chips

Directions

• In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, bacon, tomatoes and onions. Refrigerate until serving. Garnish with bacon and green onions if desired. Serve with crackers or chips. Yield: 6 cups.

Green Beans in Beer Sauce

Ingredients

• 1/3 pound bacon strips, diced
• 1 package (16 ounces) frozen cut green beans, thawed
• 1/3 cup beer or nonalcoholic beer
• 1/3 cup butter, cubed
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons white vinegar
• 4 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons grated onion

Directions

• In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring the beans, beer and butter to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender.
• Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels to drain. Remove beans with a slotted spoon and keep warm.
• In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, vinegar, cornstarch and onion until blended. Stir into the saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Add beans; heat through. Sprinkle with bacon. Yield: 4 servings.

BBQ Sticky Ribs

Ingredients

Savings in West Haven, CT 06516  Change Zip

• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 pounds pork spareribs (2 racks)
• SAUCE:
• 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

• Combine garlic powder, salt and pepper; rub onto both sides of ribs. Place in a single layer in a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan.
• Bake at 325° for 30-35 minutes; drain. Combine sauce ingredients; pour over ribs. Bake 50-60 minutes longer or until meat is tender, basting occasionally. Cut into serving-size pieces. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Hurricane season begins June 1. So May 27 through May 31 has been designated as Hurricane Preparedness Week. Many towns and communities are still picking up the pieces from Hurricane Sandy so 4AllPromos would like to remind our clients and customers to continue to be prepared by stocking up on products like candles, flashlights, grills, blankets, matches, lighters, bottled water and non-perishables.

4AllPromos has so many products to help customers during an emergency from bottled water, knives to matches and flashlights to blankets and more. Local hardware stores, community service organizations and municipalities should take advantage of our vast variety of custom imprinted emergency supplies.

To learn more about how to be prepared this hurricane season wathc this video from the National Weather Service.

Product color is a very meaningful thing. A powerful, bold and beautiful color can transform a brand, logo, message or initiative. An ugly, flat or ironic color can obviously have adverse effects on a product or brand. The product specialist at 4AllPromos constantly work with customers on making sure their promotional products match perfectly to their brand.

The leading authority on color, Pantone, works year round to make sure it's colors are helping brands and businesses make a statement. Recently, Pantone unveiled 560 new solid colors to their lineup making the possibilities for color matching endless.

Here are some things to consider when choosing a color for your promotional or custom imprinted products:

Not sure we can match your color? Give 4AllPromos a call toll-free today at 1-866-732-3386 and our product specialists will help you find a match!

If you haven't visited our website lately you should! We have a new look and feel that will make even easier to find your favorite 4AllPromos products.

• New navigation displays all our popular categories at the top of the page. Our drop down menus make it easier to find what's in each category and even displays some of our favorite products.
• Featured products display higher up on the page and will frequently change to reflect the season or holiday.
• Weekly Ads, Best Picks and Social media are all bigger and bolder to help our customers locate the best products and deals 4AllPromos has! Don't forget to visit our Facebook and Twitter pages to find special discounts. 

As always we highly value our 'Lowest Price Guarantee'. If you are shopping our competitors and find a better deal, bring it to one of our friendly product specialists and we'll match the price!

Not sure what you should be shopping for? 4AllPromos is a leading online marketer of promotional and custom imprinted products. We carry everything from tote bags to sticky notes to picnic blankets to wedding favors to candy to apparel and more! Call one of our product specialists and we can show you some of our best products! 

May is Skin Cancer Awareness month and it comes just in time to warn people about the dangers of the summer sun. We all love to get outside in the summer and soak up the vitamin D and enjoy the warm rays but of course too much of a good thing can be bad. You should be wearing sunscreen all year round to protect your skin from harmful UV rays. 4AllPromos has dozens of promotional products that can help you and your customers stay safe the summer.

It's time to place your order for promotional sunscreen, sunglasses, umbrellas and hats to help keep your customer's healthy.

Not convinced sunscreen is a good promotional gift this summer? Take a look at some of these harsh facts about the reality of skin cancer in this country.

• kin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. More than 3.5 million skin cancers in over two million people are diagnosed annually.
   
• Each year there are more new cases of skin cancer than the combined incidence of cancers of the breast, prostate, lung and colon.
   
• Treatment of nonmelanoma skin cancers increased by nearly 77 percent between 1992 and 2006.
   
• Over the past three decades, more people have had skin cancer than all other cancers combined.
   
• One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in the course of a lifetime.
   
• 13 million white non-Hispanics living in the US at the beginning of 2007 had at least one nonmelanoma skin cancer, typically diagnosed as basal cell carcinoma (BCC) or squamous cell carcinoma (SCC).
   
• Basal cell carcinoma is the most common form of skin cancer; an estimated 2.8 million are diagnosed annually in the US. BCCs are rarely fatal, but can be highly disfiguring if allowed to grow.
   
• Squamous cell carcinoma is the second most common form of skin cancer. An estimated 700,000 cases of SCC are diagnosed each year in the US.
   
• An estimated 3,170 deaths from nonmelanoma skin cancers will occur in the US in 2013.
   
• Between 40 and 50 percent of Americans who live to age 65 will have either BCC or SCC at least once.
   
• Actinic keratosis is the most common precancer; it affects more than 58 million Americans.
   
• Approximately 65 percent of all squamous cell carcinomas and 36 percent of all basal cell carcinomas arise in lesions that previously were diagnosed as actinic keratoses.
   
• About 90 percent of nonmelanoma skin cancers are associated with exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun.
   
• Half of all adults report at least one sunburn in the past 12 months.

Facts courtesy of skincancer.org

Promotional products are fun! Companies usually use promotional products as giveaways at special events to help draw in the crowd and help market new ideas, business ventures and programs. Summer is a great time to use promotional products as people travel, get out of the house and treat themselves to adventures.

Catch your customers at the beach, water park, zoo, fair or at  concert and make their experience more enjoyable with a promotional product!

Take a look at our top 5 picks for best outdoor items.

The classic beach ball

Flying Disk

The Drencher Squirt Gun

Aviator Kite

Beach Set-Paddle Ball

For many Memorial Day kicks off the summer. Families and friends meet up for picnics, towns hosts parades, boaters get out on the water and your favorite summer eateries open up! It's a great weekend to hand out some red, white and blue promotional products. 4AllPromos has dozens of patriotic products for customers all summer long!

Stock up on custom imprinted American flags, apparel, cups, sports bottles and other summer promotional products at www.4allpromos.com

Also, don't forget to be safe! People can get carried away drinking, grilling and partying this particular weekend. Here are some safety tips from www.mass.gov


1. Food Safety
• Wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water before handling food and after handling raw poultry  or meat. To guard against cross-contamination of bacteria, keep uncooked meats away from other foods.
• Cook foods thoroughly, especially ground beef, poultry, and pork.
• Refrigerate all perishable food within two hours.

2. Fire Safety
• When using a grill, be sure to clean it thoroughly to remove any grease or dust. Check for gas leaks. Use  the grill outside, not in a garage, porch, or other enclosed space.
• If you plan to use a fire pit, be sure to put out fire completely before leaving it unattended.
• Do not park your vehicle on grass as the hot exhaust can easily ignite dry vegetation.

3. Water Safety
• Don’t swim alone.
• Wear a life vest while boating.
• Supervise children at all times in and near the water.

4. Sun Safety
• Use sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher. Apply it generously throughout the day.
• Wear a hat and sunglasses.
• Drink lots of water to stay hydrated.

5. Travel Safety
• Don’t drink and drive or travel with anyone who has been drinking.
• Wear your seatbelt at all times.
• Make sure your vehicle has been serviced before a long road trip.
• Familiarize yourself with your surroundings and know where the nearest emergency room is in case of an  emergency.

There's nothing like a cold drink on a hot day; but how do you keep your drink cold when the sun is beating down? That's easy-you put your drink in a custom imprinted Koozie from 4AllPromos.

Koozies come in dozens of colors, shapes and sizes to custom fit your favorite drink! 4AllPromos has Koozies that slide on, it zip or velcro in place. Every Koozie can be custom imprinted with your business name or logo.

Koozies are the perfect summer promotional product and make great giveaways at concerts, baseball games, fairs, beach communities, in tourist shops and more.

Did you know that Koozies also make great wedding favors? Custom imprint your Koozie with your special date for a memento guests will use over and over again.

Call one of our friendly product specialists today to find out how you can custom imprint a summer Koozie for your business or event.

Why not give the giveaway that keeps on growing? The 'Go Green' movement is bigger than ever now and many companies are looking for ways to show their customers how they care about the environment with earth-friendly giveaways and promotional products. Custom imprinted seed packets are a great way to support your earth-friendly and budget conscious customer and clients. 4AllPromos can help you plant a flower garden or a fruit and vegetable garden with their custom imprinted seed packets and seed paper.

There's nothing more delicious than fresh produce grown in your very own garden. Home gardens are cost effective, cost saving and of course healthy! 4AllPromos encourages our customers to lead a healthy lifestyle with many of our promotional products. We offer dozens of plant, fruit and vegetable seeds that will help you get started on your very own garden.

Spring and summer are the perfect time to inspire customers to be healthy and try new things with custom imprinted seed packets. You can even create promotions asking customers to tweet or instagram the garden they grow with the seeds you gave them!

Looking to start your own garden? Here is a checklist to help you get started from Realsimple.com

The tragic events of the Boston Marathon bombings has certainly put things into perspective for Americans. More than 100 people were killed or injured due the senseless acts of two men. However, Bostonians have come together creating the Boston Strong motto and by finding ways to help the dozens of people effected at the April 15th tragedy.

A recently story on asicentral.com tells the story of two young college students who have helped raise more than $500,000 by selling t-shirts to help the victims and families.

Nick Reynolds and Chris Dobens fatefully avoided the finish line that day. But after watching and hearing stories of the dramatic event, the two Emerson College students jumped to action. They order 110 t-shirts from the Milwaukee-based, Ink to the People, and the people of Boston ate them up. At the time of the article the pair had sold 31,200 shirts but we can only guess how many more they've since sold.

While $5 of the profit must go toward paying for the printing of the shirt the additional $15 is being donating the The One Fund charity, set up by Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick and Boston Mayor Thomas Menino.

This story is just one of many stories about how people come together during and after tragedies. These motivated college students have made a huge difference in the lives of many by just printing a t-shirt?

How have promotional products help your efforts?

Looking for a great idea for a fundraiser or a way to boost and encourage team morale? How about a custom imprinted sports bag from 4AllPromos? Duffel bags, drawstring backpacks and regular backpacks are some of the most durable promotional products we provide. With a variety of colors, sizes and styles to choose from you are sure to find the perfect bag for your high school, college or recreational team.

4AllPromos custom imprinted bags can be silkscreen and embroidered with your team's logo and name!

Choose from the following styles:

• Messenger bags
• Upscale bags
• Backpacks
• Duffel bags/gym bags
• Attaches/briefcases
• Computer bags
• Lunch bags
• Drawstring backpacks
• Paper bags
• Canvas/cotton bags
• Tote bags

Promotional bags make great giveaways and fundraisers for schools, non-profits, minor league and major league sports, business conferences, expos and more! Bags are also a product that customers will use over and over again!

For more about 4AllPromos promotional and custom imprinted bags visit www.4allpromos.com and use the keyword 'bags'.

Since we are on the topic of lunch this week Yahoo's Shine website recently came out with a list of the 10 reasons why it's a good idea to pack a lunch. The staff at 4AllPromos is always looking for ways to help customers and clients save money- hence why we stand by our lowest price guarantee!

Not convinced you want to pack a lunch? Glance over these 10 reasons and let us know what you're packing! Today I have some leftover crockpot chili and cornbread-yum!

1.Cost. Packing your lunch instead of buying it out somewhere will undoubtedly save you money. Take just your beverage for example. The average cola price at a fast food restaurant? $1.39. The average cost for a can from a 12 pack at the grocery store? $0.32.

2.Gas. Not only will you save money on the meal itself, packing your lunch will also save precious gas in your car.

3.Your Car. Short trips in your car cause more wear and tear than longer commutes. If you are driving to and from a local restaurant for lunch 5 days a week you are reducing the life of your car considerably.

4.Environment. Packing your lunch is also better for the environment. Toting a reusable lunch bag and bringing your lunch in washable plastic containers keeps restaurant food packing out of landfills.

5.Nutrition. Even with the new healthier options most restaurants have available, packing your lunch will always allow you to bring the healthiest options available including fresh fruits and vegetables which are hard to come by in fast food joints.

6.Calories. Not only do packed lunches have better nutrition, they typically also have fewer calories and fat. Packing your lunch insures you eat what you brought instead of making the hasty decision to get a triple cheeseburger.

7.Extra time. Even if the closest restaurants are just a 5 minute drive from your office, you still waste time going and coming during your lunch break. Find some extra time in your day (to eat, rest, or balance your checkbook) by packing your lunch instead.

8. Modeling. No, not the fashion kind on the runway. Instead, the kind that shows our children how to act by example. Modeling healthy eating for your children will show them how important a balanced diet is in their lives.

9. Craving control. When you eat out for lunch you don't have anything to stop your midmorning craving for something sweet. So, you run to the vending machine for a candy bar. If you pack your lunch and midmorning hunger strikes, you can always get out a portion of your lunch to snack on.

10. No waste. The final reason to pack your lunch is to make sure no food in your household is wasted. Bringing leftovers from last night's dinner is tasty and prevents having to clean out the dreaded moldy plastic container from the back of the fridge 6 weeks down the road.

Fresh is best. For those of us who try and pack our lunch most days keep food fresh and temperature controlled can be tricky. Not only is packing a lunch cost efficient is also much healthier than hitting up the local deli or fast food restaurant near work. 4AllPromos has dozens of promotional products that are perfect for transporting your lunch, a picnic or snacks anywhere!


Take a look at some of our favorite on-the-go products:

Cool Gear™ Freezable Gel Lid Storage Container

Salad Bowl Set

StayFit Lunch Express

Kitchenware is a unique and practical giveaway item. Close to 80 percent of people admit to keeping many of their promotional products in the kitchen. For more information about 4AllPromos kitchen and food related products visit www.4allpromos.com

Prom season is upon us; which means it's time celebrate! School is almost over, a new chapter is starting for some and it's time to cherish the time you have with your best friends.

4AllPromos has dozens of custom imprinted products to match any prom theme and end of the year celebration. Whether your prom is wacky, unique or sentimental 4AllPromos has thousands of custom imprinted products to help you remember that special night.

Here are our picks for some of the best prom take-homes:

Sunglasses- Nothing says we're too cool for school than specially printed sunglasses just for you and your classmates. These cool, Ray-Ban-esque shades will protect your from the glare of all those crazy dance floor lights!

Glassware- Sophisticated glassware is a promotional product you can treasure and use again and again. Fill the glasses with candy for a popular party favor!

Picture Frames- Having a photo booth or photographer at the prom? Why not give them a custom imprinted picture frame to take home and display their photo in?!









Need help selecting the perfect promotional products for your prom? Call one of our friendly product professionals today toll-free at 1-866-732-3386.

How many times have you said 'I wish I had an umbrella'? You know what they say...April showers bring May flowers; so you better be prepared to weather some rain if you want to see some of your favorite flowers sprout in the next couple of weeks.

Umbrellas make great promotional products because they are quality products that customers will use over and over again. Whether they are golfing, walking in the city, hiking in the woods or simply walking to their car an umbrella is an essential accessory during the wet Spring weather.

4AllPromos has dozens of umbrellas in many different colors and sizes perfect for busy people on the go.

Umbrellas make perfect promotional products at outdoor concerts, theme parks on on busy city streets.

Use the keyword 'umbrella' to find the perfect umbrella for your valued customers and clients.

April 22 is Earth Day. Last year 4AllPromos challenged our customers to preserve energy by turning off the lights. This year we are challenging our customers to consider giving away or selling more earth-friendly products to their customers.

4AllPromos carries dozens of recycled and earth-friendly promotional products perfect for business, education, non-profits, giveaways, fundraisers and more. From tote bags to drinkware to sticky notes and more 4AllPromos believe in using recycled, safe materials for our customers and clients.

Whether you carpool, opt for paperless billing, plant a tree or find ways to make your life more energy efficient every little step helps. Teach clients and customers to be more earth-friendly with recycled, custom imprinted products.

To find out more about how you can make a difference on Earth Day visit earthday.org