Now that gold is over $1500 an ounce VERMEIL is an affordable consideration. VERMEIL looks like 14K yellow gold however; it is a fraction of the price. In order to qualify as gold vermeil a piece of jewelry must have a base of sterling silver. The gold layer with which the silver is plated must be at least 10K gold and the layer must be at least 2 ½ microns of thickness. Consider vermeil as an alternative while the $$ of gold is prohibitive!
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Monday, July 11, 2011
Lottery Tickets-Better than a Birthday Card-Inexpensive Goodie Bag Gift
After spending ten minutes looking for a birthday card for my husband, I walked away empty handed. The cards were too sappy, too silly or too sexist! As I was leaving I stopped and bought him a $2 scratch lottery ticket. After listening to his lecture about "nobody wins these things," he proceeded to scratch off two winning numbers and won ten dollars! So the next time you need to get a birthday or anniversary card just grab a lottery ticket. Even if they don't win, half the fun is the anticipation while "scratching!
Also, makes an inexpensive tee gift for golf or tennis tournaments
Also, makes an inexpensive tee gift for golf or tennis tournaments
Friday, July 8, 2011
Golf Game that all level players can win. Easy to record.
DOTS & PUTTS GAME
Fun golf game to play with players of different playing ability. On the scorecard record a DOT for every DRIVE that lands on the FAIRWAY. It does not matter if it is only 30 yards out! That player gets a DOT. Next, record everyone's PUTTS. At the end of the round add the DOTS & PUTTS. For example, Mary had 13 DOTS and 36 PUTTS. Subtract 13 from 36 for a TOTAL SCORE for Mary of 23. Margaret had 10 DOTS and 40 PUTTS for a TOTAL SCORE of 30. Mary won since her total score (23) was lower than Margaret's (30)! You decide the prize
Fun golf game to play with players of different playing ability. On the scorecard record a DOT for every DRIVE that lands on the FAIRWAY. It does not matter if it is only 30 yards out! That player gets a DOT. Next, record everyone's PUTTS. At the end of the round add the DOTS & PUTTS. For example, Mary had 13 DOTS and 36 PUTTS. Subtract 13 from 36 for a TOTAL SCORE for Mary of 23. Margaret had 10 DOTS and 40 PUTTS for a TOTAL SCORE of 30. Mary won since her total score (23) was lower than Margaret's (30)! You decide the prize
Thursday, June 30, 2011
DAY AT THE SPA!
Day at the Spa Theme
Fill a bucket or basket with goodies for bath /shower. Add hand cream, talc powder and other small items, wrap with clear plastic and tie up with an attractive bow. Place a beach chair, towel and fuzzy slippers at each tournament hole eg. Longest Drive… Send out invitations ahead to give info to Guests. Call us for more details. 800-533-3653
Fill a bucket or basket with goodies for bath /shower. Add hand cream, talc powder and other small items, wrap with clear plastic and tie up with an attractive bow. Place a beach chair, towel and fuzzy slippers at each tournament hole eg. Longest Drive… Send out invitations ahead to give info to Guests. Call us for more details. 800-533-3653
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Made in the USA! How many companies can make that claim???
MADE IN THE USA!- Did you know that about 98% of our products are made in the USA? We really try hard to support small business like ourselves by buying only products made here in our country. The products we manufacture are made in facilities in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Ohio. Other 14K Gold and Sterling Silver products are made by manufacturers in New York, Iowa and California. It is hard to compete with retailers who buy from oversea suppliers but we have tried to stay firm in our belief since 1989!
Jewelry Instead of Flowers as a Sympathy Gift
MEMENTOS INSTEAD OF FLOWERS!
We recently received an order with a gift note that said "Our flowers to you…When you wear this pendant, think of Rick." Historically, flowers have been a way to show sympathy and concern for a loved one who has died. However, this customer was creative enough to give a gift that will be a lasting reminder of their friendship. Although we sell sports jewelry we think this concept of giving a lasting memento is an excellent idea. So "instead of flowers" think of a shared activity or memory and send a keepsake gift. You can see some jewelry ideas at GOLF CHARMS AND PENDANTS.
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We recently received an order with a gift note that said "Our flowers to you…When you wear this pendant, think of Rick." Historically, flowers have been a way to show sympathy and concern for a loved one who has died. However, this customer was creative enough to give a gift that will be a lasting reminder of their friendship. Although we sell sports jewelry we think this concept of giving a lasting memento is an excellent idea. So "instead of flowers" think of a shared activity or memory and send a keepsake gift. You can see some jewelry ideas at GOLF CHARMS AND PENDANTS.
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Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Tournament Ideas
SICK OF THE SAME PEOPLE ALWAYS WINNING? Do the same people always win your golf or tennis tournament? Does the same person always hit "the longest drive?" In tennis is it always the same person who wins the most games? Well, change it up! Give other people a chance to get a prize. One of the local golf clubs in the area is sponsoring a tournament called "Come In Second!" They are awarding prizes to the Second Runner Up for each event. You could go one better and award the team that comes in the middle of the pack-those unsung heroes of the golf course and tennis courts who play in every event and never win. Boating enthusiast have a special award called DFL-"Dead Freaking Last." Make up your own acronym and surprise the field with special awards!
EAT,PLAY & LOVE- Recently, we got a call from a customer who was looking for prizes/tee gifts working around the theme of the popular book, EAT, PRAY, LOVE. We loved this idea so much we thought we would share it with you so you could elaborate on the idea. LOVE is a tennis term so this would make a great theme for Tennis Tournaments. The "Heart" products are always easy to find-I Love Golf #1301 or I Love Tennis #1350 would make inexpensive tee gifts.
3 BLIND MICE- Deduct three worst holes from score. Lowest score after deduction wins!
SWEATY WATER BOTTLES??- One tennis fan of ours sent in this idea. Put your water bottle in a sock to keep the condensation from getting everything in your tennis bag wet. You need a long crew sock so it comes up high enough to cover the water bottle. This works on the newer canteen style bottles also. Be creative but the sock needs to have some thickness to it!
EAT,PLAY & LOVE- Recently, we got a call from a customer who was looking for prizes/tee gifts working around the theme of the popular book, EAT, PRAY, LOVE. We loved this idea so much we thought we would share it with you so you could elaborate on the idea. LOVE is a tennis term so this would make a great theme for Tennis Tournaments. The "Heart" products are always easy to find-I Love Golf #1301 or I Love Tennis #1350 would make inexpensive tee gifts.
3 BLIND MICE- Deduct three worst holes from score. Lowest score after deduction wins!
SWEATY WATER BOTTLES??- One tennis fan of ours sent in this idea. Put your water bottle in a sock to keep the condensation from getting everything in your tennis bag wet. You need a long crew sock so it comes up high enough to cover the water bottle. This works on the newer canteen style bottles also. Be creative but the sock needs to have some thickness to it!
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