Stephanie Self is the junior copywriter at Custom Ink. She loves to tell stories and expose new perspectives through writing. When she's not typing on a laptop or buried in a book, she loves watching horror movies and pro wrestling, playing video games, and snuggling with her cat, CleoCatra. Lest you should think she never sees the light of day, she also spends time practicing hot yoga, hiking, and traveling.
Custom Ink’s Top Products and Trends of 2023
It’s already 2023, and as we continue to adapt to a changing world, we’re also adapting to changing trends and new custom products! The world is starting to feel more settled into its “new normal,” and we’ve got what you need to look stylish and feel comfortable through it all. From trending styles like “workleisure” and sustainability [...]
Make the Most of 2023 With Custom Products for Your Teams
In an increasingly remote world, keeping your employees engaged and thriving at work is more important than ever. This is especially important for onboarding new employees and ensuring that current employees feel a deep sense of belonging. One effective way to bring your team together—no matter how tenured they are—is with custom [...]
20 Fun Ways to Welcome New Employees
With all of the changes in the workforce in recent years, it’s likely that either you have changed jobs or have welcomed new employees to your team. What hasn’t changed is how critical it is to onboard new hires in an engaging and effective way to ensure they stay with the company long-term. According to Gallup, only 12% of U.S. [...]
21 Ideas for New Employee Welcome Gifts
Welcoming new employees in memorable and impressive ways has never been more important. The Great Resignation shows few signs of slowing down, and pre-pandemic employee turnover was already as much as 50% in the first 18 months of employment. These are just some reasons why proper employee onboarding is vital and a great opportunity to [...]
16 of the Best Remote Employee Gifts for Onboarding
How are you helping your new remote employees feel welcome? Remote work has become more prevalent than ever, and despite how comfortable it has become for many of us, finding ways to help new remote workers feel like they’re a part of the team can be challenging. However, our experts have some ideas to navigate it. Gifting custom [...]
20 Trade Show Giveaway Ideas to Stand Out in 2023
The season of trade shows is upon us, so it’s time to start thinking about which branded gifts will leave a lasting impression. Many trade shows are returning to in-person events, while others will either remain virtual or give the option of both. This change presents the opportunity to create trade show giveaways that will have a [...]
Nine Fun Thanksgiving and Friendsgiving Shirt Ideas for 2022
Thanksgiving is almost here and, while the holidays have been quite different since the COVID-19 pandemic, there are still ways to stay connected this year. Whether you’re gathering in person or celebrating from afar, custom Thanksgiving shirts and Friendsgiving shirts are a fun way to feel a stronger sense of togetherness this year. If [...]
Custom Ink’s Top Picks for Eco-Friendly Holiday Gifts
The holidays are coming up, which means it’s time to think about gifts for your customers, clients, partners, employees, family members, and more. Environmentally sustainable products make unique and thoughtful gifts no matter the occasion, and they have only been gaining popularity over the years. Even Adidas will be using recycled [...]