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Happy holidays are rarely possible if you wing it, so you’ll need to be prepared early on for every holiday and finish off this season with something special for all your friends and family. The holiday rush is brimming with gift exchanges, but our customizable presents will allow you to add a personal touch for a lasting impression.

If you plan on cooking up a holiday meal that makes everyone thankful, you’ll need the best kitchenware for your perfect Thanksgiving feast. But a gorgeous family dinner, filled with dishes and desserts of all sorts, can be a monumental challenge. It’s always best to prepare, so be sure to consider our kitchenware early and start the holidays right.

The scariest time of year is here, so dig up your gifts and costumes, and make the most of pumpkin season for Halloween. It’s a holiday that encourages families and kids to get creative, mischievous, and loaded up on candy. But there’s something for everyone, between ripe pumpkins, hayrides, and costume contests. We’ll help you find fresh ways to celebrate, from themed gifts to activity supplies.

The history of Boss’s Day is rooted in a family workplace, but it’s important to celebrate all strong leaders in the office, and practical gifts are often ideal. An effective boss with genuine leadership skills can make the workday much easier. They can improve your own abilities, and foster a healthy office environment. Whether you want to impress or recognize your boss, we’ll help you find the right balance between formal, creative and useful gifts.

Simply called Coffee Day and definitely known as National Coffee Day – this holiday is popular all over the world (hence the “international” moniker). It’s a chance to get together with loved ones and enjoy your favorite cup of caffeine at your local coffee shop. You probably won’t have to go far – our love affair with coffee supports thousands of corner coffee houses where espressos, americanos, lattes and cappuccinos abound. It’s the social thing to do!

● POW! Comic books were first popularized in the United States.

National Cooking Day is a fairly recent holiday, but it’s the perfect time to whip up an equally fresh meal. Although cooking can sometimes appear challenging, there are many easy ways to try something home cooked and new. Whether you find your passion, or simply spice up a get-together, our products help you celebrate National Cooking Day.

National Wildlife Day is recognized on September 4th, when everyday people can help local animals and their habitats. The day is also celebrated on February 22nd, in honor of beloved expert Steve Irwin. We can help you spend the day reconnecting with nature, supporting local critters, and rewarding anyone who protects them.

The United Nations observes August 19th as World Humanitarian Day, which is a time to show your appreciation for local aid workers or even find your own way to support your community. There are many ways for larger organizations and everyday people to help those in need. Sometimes, a simple gift or meal can be as meaningful as planning a complex event.

the best time of year to realize your awesome geekness, or that of one of your closest geek friends.

Celebrate Independence Day or other patriotic event with these American eagle trophy mementos. They’re perfect for recognition or tribute awards at a corporate or military event, too. Each statue features an eagle captured in a striking pose and is attached to a piano-finish rosewood base. Customize a metal plate with a personal message or artwork.

Across the country, folks are dedicating July to celebrate independent retailers in their area – highlighting the positive economic and social impact mom and pop shops make locally, nationally and globally. Independent retailers are the backbone of our communities, and family-owned businesses add diversity along the main streets and places where we come together to live, work and play – like PlaqueMaker! We’re celebrating 15 years this year as a family-owned and operated company, and we’re proud to call Fortville, Indiana our home.

Create personalized plaques, signs, tags, memorials and gifts for 4th of July -or any occasion- online at PlaqueMaker. We make it so easy!

Let freedom ring this 4th of July! Personalized leather signs create a rustic look for any room décor or special event. Create custom menus or hang leather signs to welcome guests. Our flexible leather signs are crafted from oak leaf tooling cattle leather and feature a smooth suede finish. Your engraved message is permanently branded into the leather for a clear, precise mark.

Personalize a custom resin American eagle trophy at PlaqueMaker. Celebrate the 4th of July or any patriotic event with a custom engraved, molded American eagle trophy. We affix a metal plate to the trophy base that features your message plus a small graphic or artwork (if you’d like). Perfect as an award for your corporate or military event, too – the statue features a gold eagle posed with wings spread wide. Happy Independence Day, America!

Created by Pet Sitters International in 1999, Take Your Dog To Work Day not only celebrates the great companions dogs make, encourages employers to experience the joy of welcoming pets into the workplace and support their local pet community.

While it is not a must that you give someone something during their graduation ceremony, the practice is pretty common today.

The first unofficial observance occurs on June 14, 1885. Bernard J. Cigrand, a 19-year-old teacher at Stony Hill School in Waubeka, Wisconsin, places a 38-star U.S. flag in an inkwell on his desk and asks his students to write an essay on the meaning of the flag and its significance to people of the United States. Mr. Cigrand’s school assignment begins his long, devoted effort to bring about national recognition and observance of Flag Day.