Have you Thanked A Teacher Today? | PinMart

Jessica Nienstedt 12/24/2020 11:08am 2 minute read Lapel Pins | Gifts

It's one of the most common security questions when you've forgotten your password and need to prove you're you. Right up there with "Who was your first pet?" is "Name your favorite teacher". This is chosen because all of us have at least one educator in our lives who's presence has changed us for the better in some way, and their influence has stuck with us, no matter how many years have passed since we were students. Mine was Mr. Krueger, my 10th grade English teacher. He was the first to take a... more »

Patches: 4 Common Organizations that Benefit| PinMart

Jessica Nienstedt 12/23/2020 4:17pm 3 minute read Patches

Creating a sense of unity is incredibly important when you run an organization or a business. You will also want a way to ensure that the world knows about you and your mission or offerings. Although a t-shirt or a logo could work, there are other, more distinctive options that are worth looking into. Embroidered patches are one of the best ways to let people know of your organization and to create a sense of camaraderie among your members, employees, or volunteers. There are plenty of organizations... more »

Marine Corps Challenge Coins: A Brief History of | PinMart

Jessica Nienstedt 12/22/2020 4:09pm 3 minute read Challenge Coins | Gifts

Whether you're in the military yourself, have a relative who is, or you're just interested in collecting military paraphernalia, the use of challenge coins is perhaps one of the most interesting customs - and the coins themselves, in an amazing array of variations for different units and purposes, are great keepsakes. Keep reading to learn more about  Marine Corps Challenge Coins!  While used in all branches of the service, no one seems to love challenge coins as much as the U.S. Marine... more »

Earn a New Badge for the New Year | PinMart

Jessica Nienstedt 12/21/2020 4:00pm 2 minute read Features | Tips | Lapel Pins

New Year’s Resolutions abound this time of year. Everything from losing that ten pounds gained over Christmastime to finally going back to school to get your degree, but something I intend to do in the new year is a little different. I'm going to step up my volunteering. No, it won't help me fit into my skinny jeans or earn me a higher salary, but it's going to help me and my community in a big way, and I'm excited! Volunteering is a really great, diverse, and personal thing to do. You pick a... more »

Conditions without Awareness Ribbons | PinMart

Jessica Nienstedt 11/27/2020 11:17am 2 minute read Awareness

Even with nearly 500 different causes represented by awareness ribbons, there are those that are not. Here are a few that we found that do not appear to be associated with a specific ribbon color: Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy – Knowledge about this condition has become much more widespread in recent years due to a number of well-known sports figures being diagnosed. CTE appears to be caused by repeated blows to the head sustained over a series of years. It's most often seen in... more »