Every year, our Atlanta promotional products company, in the present picks a few non-profit events to sponsor where we feel we can  make a difference.  We are excited to sponsor the upcoming event MS Women on the Move Luncheon which is being held at the intercontinental hotel in Buckhead, Atlanta on June 16th, 2011.   “the event creates a social environment for likeminded  people to gather, learn about multiple sclerosis, and raise funds to help end MS. The luncheon often features celebrity speakers, which have included Teri Garr, Rain Pryor, Jacquelyn Mitchard, and Zoe Koplowitz.” This years guest speaker is Cammi Walker- 29 gifts in 29 days Author.

 In the present is donating the actual bags for the “surprise bag” portion of the event where attendees will have the opportunity to purchase a surprise bag for $50.00. Inside each bag is a surprise gift with a retail value of $150 or more. These grab bag like items may include; spa gift certificates, jewelry, designer sunglasses, fine-dining gift certificates, and other exclusive items. You can buy one bag; you can buy ten bags! Surprise Bags are on a first come first serve basis, but being that I am on the “inside” I can tell you that that products and services inside the bags are FABULOUS.

 In the 11 years we have been in business we have worked with some of the top manufacturers in the gift industry. This year they have been ultra generous with incredible gifts for these surprise bags. ToyWatch, Tea Forte, Godiva, Wine Enthusiast, Save the Chairs - recipients are going to flip out when they see what fabulous things they will be receiving. In addition to the manufacturers, I have to say we have had so much fun with the restaurants and theatres in the area as well. Fox Theater, Red Door Playhouse, PFchangs- and spas too.

There are still some tickets left for the event. Individual seats are $75.00| tables are $750.00. 

Event Name: Women on the Move|Event Date:  Thursday, June 16, 2011|Event Time:  11:30am to 1:30pm|Event Location: Intercontinental Hotel Buckhead| 3315 Peachtree Road, NE | Atlanta, GA  30326

 For further information you can contact me at pam@inthepresent.com or visit the MS site directly. 

 

No, I am not a fashion expert, and while we sell fashion- and hats, they usually has a logo on it. But I just can't seem to keep quiet/   Seriously what were they thinking?  Princess Beatrice -not cool! First of all, aren't you supposed to not be too flamboyant at the royal wedding? I think that was in the 22 page Etiquette guide each guest received. AND more importantly what was the hat designer thinking. He really should have spoken to his client and talked them out of it. OYE. That's all I can say.

Earth day has come and gone but shouldn't we really take care of our planet everyday?

Creative use of recycled materials highlight the 2011 list of hottest Recycled products. Bike chains crafted into picture frames and key chains, billboards made into bags and garden litter transformed into journals prove imagination rules this year.

Green products are no longer confined to the ‘crunchy’ set. Now, they’re being used as promotional giveaways to make sure their brand is associated with a commitment to the environment.

Here are 3 of our most favorite items for 2011 and going into 2012.

Endless Love Bowl
Express your sentiments with a recycled 11” metal bowl which has been handmade by the artisans in Kahlil Ahmed’s fair trade workshop in Milak Bujpur, India using recycled bicycle tire spokes. We can also create or brand your own, unique sentiments with an artisan bowl made with a personalized word or phrase. What an an unforgettable way to hold fruit and vegetables, or stash receipts, mail and other easily misplaced items. .

Planter can with seeds and soil packet allows user to grow herbs inside. Neat giveaway for schools and great item for offices. 

Bags made from recycled billboard and banner material, so banners from a local Earth Day event or any yearly campaign can be recycled into bags to be given out at the following year’s event or sent to event sponsors afterwards, or used as holiday gifts or new business campaign. 

So,  which one you would love to have for your next promotional campaign, or gift. Call or email us today to get pricing and to let us design something custom made for your company.

Each year we pick n choose the holidays that we carry items for. While we "technically" passed on Easter, for those clients who simply had to honor the bunny,  we went gourmet  with these mini moos oozing with
outrageous chocolaty fun inside.  Now Mother's Day is coming up soon, and we never ignore MOM!

We are all watching in horror , the unimaginable  devastation going on in Japan. We are praying for all our friends in the areas being hit.

In addition to the human tradgedy, there will be a great impact to our business community, due to the  ramifications of the disaster: Japan manufactures about 50 percent of the circuit boards used to make USB flash drives. With Japan unable to manufacture these necessary components of flash memory, China has reported a 30 to 50 percent increase in flash memory prices overnight along with immediate shortages. All involved are trying to regulate this issue, but it will certainly take a while before we see this ease.

Beyond the economic impact, We are very concerned about assisting the people who have been affected by this tragedy,  We can all make a difference. In the present is reaching out to the redcross to make a donation and you can to.Those who want to help can visit the website for the American Red Cross: www.redcross.org

For over a month in the present has been preparing gifts for our client lists. Some lists are small, and some are large (very large),,,so we have all been working hard for over a month now. We are starting to see daylight now and are getting some fabulous reactions to our 2010 holiday basket creations. We will be showing photos soon, but for now.....the elves are telling me to get back to work.

COCKAMAMI. For 48 oh wait 49 years, I’ve been hearing that word come out of my parents mouth. Just recently, ok 10 minutes ago my father used it when I asked him to proof read an article. He is an English professor and head of our copywriting department, so he said …..this cockamamie article is fine. What is this word cockamamie that you always use, and then he proceeded to tell me it was a fake tattoo from the 30’s. Of course I didn’t believe him..I know that word to mean silly, crazy, but not the name of a tattoo toy? So I looked it up. Ok, I admit, it took me a while at first because I thought I was spelling it wrong, but not so, it was because I was putting in the 30’s when in fact it was from the 40’s or 50’s.

 

The real definition is:

cock·a·ma·mie

/ˈkɒkəˌmeɪmi/ Show Spelled[kok-uh-mey-mee] Show IPA

–adjective Slang .

ridiculous, pointless, or nonsensical: full of wild schemes and cockamamie ideas.

 

And then much to my shock……there it was,

Origin:
‡ 1940–45, Americanism ;  in orig. sense, paper strip with an image which could be transferred to the skin when moistened, appar. alter. of decalcomania;  sense “ridiculous” prob. by assoc. with cock-and-bull story, poppycock,  etc.

(thank you dictionary.com)

 

So there I had it, he was speaking the truth as he always does. It was a fake tattoo toy that was sometimes put in the cracker jack boxes. We all remember those. The cracker jacks not the caockamami's.  So this reminiscing made me think. . . .what were some other things that were made in earlier days that have now grown into some real great or fun gifts.

 So I searched and look what I found, now I want to also say that I’m usually more a modern “gal” (see now there’s a word that was used back then too), I don’t really care for old things, but some of these made me crack up.

In the 1940’sThe Tripod Clock, from Vitra, a 1947 George Nelson Design, is an authentic re-edition of a classic mid-century modern design. This functional and geometric work of art represents the work of one of America's most original designers. George Nelson counted on bold graphic forms to make his compelling artistic statement. His designs are considered American icons.

   

I’m certain these were the pre designs to the Movado. . .

 

Look at this  twin hooded poncho from the 70’s. This can't be for real can it?

Yeah come on that is from “earlier times”. I’m certain this is what sparked the creation of the SNUGGIE. 

 So some are cockamamie and some are modern silly fun, but they all are fabulous gifts for their time!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What’s a 10 letter word for enthusiast? Aficianado – And these Sterling Silver Cuff Link versions of the iconic New York Times crossword puzzle will be the envy of every crossword puzzle aficianado out there. The puzzles were specially designed by the master himself, Will Shortz, and are printed on authentic Times newsprint.

Take a look at this beauty. It's one of our favorite things, and at the moment, it's the hottest watch on the planet. This particular model shown is the one Sandra Bullock wore in the movie "The Blind SIde".   It's a fabulous lightweight, oversized plastic watch, inspired by high design time pieces,  Fans of the TOYWATCH include Oprah, Madonna, Sienna Miller, Clive Owen,Jessica Alba, Owen Wilson, Uma Thurman and Katie Holmes. in the present was lucky enough to be chosen as one of the elite retailers to carry this line, and we are super excited.  TOYWATCH has become the "it" wristwatch and the "must-have"item among style influentials.  You can go to www.inthepresent.com to see all the styles we currently have in stock.

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