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PEARLS AND GEMS MAKE FOR UNIQUE CUSTOM PINS

Quality natural pearls are very rare jewels indeed.  Over the ages, most natural pearls were only used as centerpieces of the jewelry. Experts say that it is extremely rare to find a strand of matched natural pearls. However, jeweler Pierre Cartier purchased his Fifth Avenue mansion in 1917 (which is now the New York Cartier store) for $100 cash and a double strand of matched ...

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Thanksgiving Gratitude Gifts for Customer Packages

One of the things that small boutique enterprises tend to do well is making sure to include a small gift or ‘swag’ in their shipping packages. Part of the ‘small is personal’ branding, the idea behind giving out these gifts is that it promotes a sense of intimacy and family. Its always a great gesture, and conveys gratitude to the customers that support their business. ...

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BROWNIE SCOUT PIN NOSTALGIA

The other day, my sister and I were shopping for Halloween costumes at a local thrift shop. We had no idea what we were going to wear to the neighborhood party. There were clown wigs, witches hats, cheerleader skirts and cowboy chaps on display, but nothing appealed to us—until we saw two Brownie Scout pins in the jewelry case. “Remember our old Brownie Scout troop?” ...

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Labor Day

Labor Day in the U.S. is traditionally celebrated the first Monday in September. In 1882, President Grover Cleveland dedicated it as a day of reconciliation with labor unions after many strikes, riots and workers’ deaths. However, for most Americans, Labor Day is traditionally considered the official “end of summer,” where families rest, watch parades and host barbecues and picnics. It is also the last holiday ...

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Blue Devils Trading Pins

The Fresno Blue Devils were headed to Cooperstown this year, and, like every other baseball team, they wanted the best trading pin possible. So they asked The Monterey Company to design it for them. “From day one, it’s one of the finest trading pins we’ve ever had,” said Dave G., the Blue Devils manager. He said during the pin exchange, they received lots of compliments ...

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Elephant odyssey

The San Diego Zoo’s most recent exhibit, “Elephant Odyssey,” successfully melds the ancient with the current. For those who like remnants of the past, there are fossils and artifacts of mammoths who living on this earth nearly 12,000 years ago. And for those who want to focus on the present, you’re introduced to the seven unique elephants who live in the pavilion year round, including ...

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The tough motorcycle gangs of the 60s have made way to motorcycle clubs, that are friendly, free wheeling, and often promote charitable events. The Redwood Riders, Road Queens, Over the Hill Gang, Chrome Divas, Motorcycle Ministry and Bikers Against Child Abuse are some of the club names listed on the web. Many of these clubs host motorcycle rallies during the spring and fall (peak times ...

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It’s Wednesday, April 15, are your taxes done?

Tax day in the U.S. is the fateful day when tax returns, or statements about your income taxes, are due to federal and state governments. The official deadline is midnight, and all envelopes must be post-marked before that time to avoid penalties. TV stations across the nation cover the stories of people mailing their tax documents in the dark up until the last minute. For ...

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Pewter Lapel Pins

The athletic director from the Junior Basketball League in Michigan called our company in a frantic state. “I need 1,000 trading pins in less than 10 days,” he said. “Someone had ‘dropped the ball’ and forgot to order them for all the players in the league.” “No problem,” said one of our salespeople, who suggested a simple design on a pewter pin. “Pewter pins are ...

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Lightweight Trading Pins

Etched lapel pins are a best seller among baseball teams because of their perceived high quality at an affordable price. “The older players tend to prefer Etched Soft Enamel because they’re also lightweight and allow the metal to shine through,” added our salesperson with experience in trading pins. The coach from the Franklin Knights baseball team wanted a large, yet lightweight trading pin that wasn’t ...

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