Friday, February 13, 2009

Friday the 13th Right Before Valentine's Day!

Well, another one is here! It is Friday the 13th.

I find it interesting but I am not concerned about it.  In fact, what perfect timing.  The last week while I have been working out, I have been reading Indiana Ghost books that I checked out of the library.  They are interesting!

Here is  a little bit of trivia about Friday the 13th and the year 2009. . . Which months in 2009 have a Friday the 13th?

Should we be worried that it is Friday the 13th??  No, because tomorrow is Valentine's Day!  Are you doing anything special for Valentine's Day?  I am pretty sure that in the Brandford's house we will not be doing anything too special.  Nathan has a birthday party to go to for one of his classmates.  Unfortunately, it is at one of my least favorite kid party places.  Oh well, the kids love it!

After the party, or maybe even during, Mark, Lisa and I will go out to dinner since the party is at 5:00.

What are your uplans for Valentine's Day?  Did you get our Valentine's Day Newsletter this week?  If not, let me know and I can send you a copy and add you to the list for upcoming newsletters!

Happy Valentine's Day!

By the way, the answer to the trivia questions is. . . .February, March and November!

Did you know the correct answer?

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Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Customer Featured in Newspaper

Sunday morning Mark brought me the Business section of the Star Newspaper and said look at this.  In the upper right hand corner of the newspaper was a small picture of one of our clients, Steve Gray of  Steve Gray Renovations!  How exciting!

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Steve had a very nice article in the Business section about how he started his business five years ago and how he has been able to see it continue to grow! If you would like to read the article, here is the link.  I am sure you remember Steve because I have spoken about him several times on my blog.  The first one is found right here on this link.  He is the reason that I had to get the Wii for Christmas!!


Congratulations Steve!!



By the way, I LOVE the embroidered Turtleneck!  I hope it is keeping Steve's Neck Warm!!  Where did you have that done. . . Kristie's Kreations?

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Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Website's New Look!!

Over the last month or so, we have been making some necessary changes to the Kristie's Kreations website.  We are trying to make the website more user friendly and look more professional instead of a 'threadery store' like I was recently told in a meeting.

You will find a lot of the same information just in different locations.  We have also chosen to take off some of the pictures because we were also told that we had too many pictures displayed.

I am not sure that we are completely finished though.  I would like to incorporate my blog and website into one but have not yet made that jump.  It will take a lot of time to figure it out just as this has.  Unfortunately this was not developed in the program that I would prefer so I am quite sure that it will change.



PLEASE take some time to look over it.  Then come back to the blog and let us know what you think.   Then check back often to see how it changes!

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Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Corporate Holiday Gift Ideas

The year is winding down and we are finding that our customers are really thinking about the upcoming holidays.

Most of our customers are telling us that they not only have to purchase gifts for their family and friends but they also want to purchase something special for their clients and employees. This brings them to us.

Are you one of these people that I am talking about?

Do you find yourself struggling with what to purchase?

Is it important to you that you find just the right item that is good looking, not that cheap or cheap looking and most important, an item that the recipient will really use?

If so, you are not alone.  Many of my customers have expressed this concern to me.  They are not wanting to spend their money on an inexpensive $0.25 pen or something that will just go in the drawer after they receive it. They want to spend a little bit more on an items that will be meaningful to their client and employees. It is important to them to find an item that emphasizes their company's brand.

There are many things out there that you can give and will be enjoyed for years to come.  Do you want them to use it all year long?  What about a fleece blanket with your logo on it?  You can have your logo embroidered in the corner and they will always have it to use and remember you when they are wrapped up in it.

Are you thinking of a gift that they will use on vacations or during the summer?  What about a nice towel?  Towels can be made so many different ways.  You can have it made with your logo as the entire towel or simply embossed on the bottom of the towel.  There are also several fun designs that are already made but your logo can be added in a fun spot on the towel.   These are both nice gifts that can be used over and over again and appreciated every time!

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Are you wanting something that they will use immediately?  What about a nice fleece jacket either with a full front zipper or a partial zipper?  You logo can be placed in the upper left chest pocket area, on the back by the tag or on the sleeve.  All these options are great!  You will definitely be appreciated on those cold days when the fleece is put on!

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Are you thinking jacket but do now want a fleece?  How about the new soft shell poly fleece jackets?  These are very popular!  I absolutely love mine!  It is very comfortable and blocks the wind.

Do you want more information about these or any of our other products?

If so, please let me know!  I am more than happy to show you!

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Monday, November 3, 2008

Local Showroom

Are you looking to add logoed apparel to your wardrobe but do not really like ordering from a catalog?  If so, I might have the next best thing!  How about shopping at a local showroom where you can touch, feel and try on some of the many options available to you?

Two of my suppliers have a showroom located on the northeast side.  It has recently opened and is now available.  I can take my clients there for a personal shopping experience.  Many of you have told me how much you like this option.  It has been wonderful!

I have had customers tell me that it is perfect for them because they are very picky.  Others have told me not to tell their wife that they tried on clothes for me because they do not do it for their wife!  And still others have told me that they can't wait to go back in the spring when they are ready for their summer apparel.

They now have many samples available that are in the New 2009 Catalogs!

Do you want to go shopping?  Then let's go!  Email me to set up a time!

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