Susan Powell

Highly Effective and Fun Ideas for Employee Appreciation Day

Susan Powell 01/19/2024 8:00am 6 minute read Features | Lapel Pins | Gifts

Friday, March 1st is National Employee Appreciation Day. The day is meant for employers to thank and recognize their employees. Although the day is not celebrated at every company, taking a moment one day a year to show your employees how much their hard work is appreciated can go a long way in keeping morale and engagement high. Employers don’t need to spend large amounts of cash or do an elaborate event for this occasion. In fact, many times, smaller, well-thought-out group events, or gifts... more »

National Wear Red Day - Why Is Everyone Wearing Red Today?

Susan Powell 01/12/2024 8:00am 5 minute read Features | Lapel Pins | Awareness

February is a time to think of love… and your heart! It seems like everyone is wearing red in February. Some wear red to celebrate their relationships, but others wear red for a different reason. National Wear Red Day is an annual event celebrated on the first Friday in February. The NHLBI and other organizations sponsor National Wear Red Day to garner attention for heart disease. By raising awareness about cardiovascular disease, you can help save lives. This year, National Wear Red Day is... more »

Best Gifts For Your Recent Nurse Graduates

Susan Powell 01/05/2024 3:42pm 4 minute read Features | Lapel Pins | Gifts

Nursing is a wonderful profession that moves people to a calling of caring for others their entire lives. Career options are plentiful once you have earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). The nation realized nurses' importance to the U.S. healthcare system during the pandemic. Since then, many people have seen nursing as a way to help their communities while also finding a path to financial stability for themselves. In 2024, nurses of all ages, genders, and backgrounds will take their next... more »

How To Design A Custom Soft Enamel Pin

Susan Powell 01/01/2024 8:00am 8 minute read Tips | Lapel Pins | Custom Pins

There are many reasons why people design custom lapel pins. This article will discuss some of the most popular reasons many use custom lapel pins, the soft enamel process, and how to create a winning design! It is essential to understand the process of manufacturing an enamel pin to create a design that will utilize the process to its fullest and create a gorgeous enamel pin. For this article, we will focus on the soft enamel pin process. A custom soft enamel pin can be created with almost any art... more »

How To Create an Inspiration Board for the New Year

Susan Powell 12/15/2023 8:00am 7 minute read Features | Tips | Lapel Pins

Inspiration boards have many names. They can also be called mood boards, collage boards, or vision boards. All of these are essentially the same concept. An inspiration board is a technique that allows you to visualize your goals. This goal could be a particular project you want to accomplish: losing weight or increasing your financial stability. Inspiration boards don’t need to focus on just one goal. They can include as many goals as you may have and are the perfect way to start a new year.... more »

5 Creative Ways To Use Lapel Pins In Your Art Projects

Susan Powell 12/06/2023 8:00am 9 minute read Features | Tips | Lapel Pins

Lapel pins are a versatile and often overlooked item that can add a unique touch to any art project. There are many creative ways to use lapel pins! Suppose you are using a canvas - incorporating lapel pins into your art projects can add a unique and unexpected touch. Try experimenting with these creative ways to use lapel pins in your next artistic endeavor. Lapel Pin Mosaic: Create a mosaic using lapel pins of different colors and designs and build your artwork around it. Mosaics are fun works of... more »

Gift Ideas for Military Retirement: Veteran Gifts

Susan Powell 12/04/2023 2:06pm 3 minute read Features | Gifts | Awareness

When someone retires from military service, it’s the perfect opportunity for a celebration. As family members and friends, we want to honor our heroes and commemorate their years of dedicated service to our nation. However, finding the perfect military retirement gift can prove challenging. After all, how do you honor someone who has sacrificed so much? Not only do military retirement gifts commemorate or mark years of service, but they’re also a way for civilians, relatives, and friends... more »

Celebrate The 2024 Year Of The Dragon! Lucky Things To Do And Eat This Chinese New Year.

Susan Powell 12/01/2023 8:00am 7 minute read Tips | Holidays

Chinese New Year will be on February 10, 2024, and will start the year of the Dragon! Chinese New Year is a festival celebrating the beginning of a new year based on a traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar. This is one of the most important holidays in China, and workers for most companies are given a full seven days off; however, many people take ten days off of work to extend the holiday until the Lantern Festival. Unlike the Western New Year, where the date is fixed, the Chinese New Year’s... more »

The Tradition of Holiday Christmas Ornaments

Susan Powell 11/30/2023 8:00am 5 minute read Gifts | Holidays

If you have ever wondered why we hang ornaments on a tree, you will be surprised how they came to be. In fact, not just ornaments, but why do we even have a tree in our house? The tradition of putting up Christmas trees during the holiday season is typically thought of as a Christian symbol. This is true today, but many different types of plants, including the common evergreens, were used to symbolize eternal life by ancient Egyptians, Chinese, and Hebrews. In fact, tree worship was common later... more »

The Best Cufflinks for Holiday Parties

Susan Powell 11/22/2023 8:00am 5 minute read Gifts | Holidays

The holiday season is upon us, and it comes with the need to dress up for various parties and events. For men, a pair of cufflinks is one accessory that can add a touch of sophistication and style to their attire. But what are cufflinks, and why do men wear them? Cufflinks are decorative fasteners that are used to secure the cuffs of dress shirts. They come in various shapes, sizes, and designs and can be made from various materials, such as metal, enamel, and precious stones. They are classic... more »

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