Articles tagged #GIFTS
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#GIFTS

For the Love of Chess

Studies show that playing chess provides impressive benefits to our brains. Like those of grandmaster chess players – they have more activity in areas of the brain that focus on problem-solving and recognition. Or the research that finds children have higher IQ scores after they complete an 18-week chess class. Studies, research and experiments have shown:

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History of the Drinking Flask

Throughout history, evidence has proven the popularity of drinking flasks. These durable containers capable of carrying beverages over long distances are first created by nomadic Norwegians, and have evolved along the way to include the hip flask – made for holding a distilled beverage, and many others. Also called canteens, drinking flasks are made of pewter, silver, glass and stainless steel, as well as leather or animal skins. Native Americans and early settlers use drinking flasks; soldiers preferred them in WWII. Silver and glass flasks gain popularity in the early 1800’s, especially as the kidney flask, which is usually contoured to match the curve of the hip or thigh for comfort and discrete placement. Some flasks include small cups to make sharing easier, although generally liquid is drunk directly from the flask.

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Create a Culture of Employee Engagement

Today, business leaders everywhere are tasked by their bosses to get the most out of their team. The effect of positive reinforcement on motivation is well-documented; when we receive it, we want more of it. So, if one of your employees does a great job on a project and you recognize their achievement in a meaningful way, chances are your employee will want to feel that same sense of accomplishment again -and work with this in mind on the next challenge, no matter its scope. This is the basic psychology behind successful employee recognition programs.

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4 Best New Year Gift Ideas for Your Loved One

A New Year’s gift is just that much more special when it is engraved with a name or personalized with a caption that matches the recipient’s tastes or personality.

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Last Minute Gift Ideas for Christmas

You still have time to make your gift-giving special and have them delivered for Christmas! Take a look at these custom engraved ideas …

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Make the Season Bright

Uninspired by the same old holiday gift selection out there? Create something truly unique and wonderful at PlaqueMaker – treasured keepsakes that can become holiday traditions for you and your loved ones.

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Holiday Gift Plaques

They say it’s the thought that counts, right? People give plaques for all sorts of reasons – many times to commemorate an award such as Employee of the Year or an achievement such as Top Salesperson. What if you think of a plaque in a more unusual way –as a personalized gift for Christmas or to celebrate New Year’s Eve?

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4 Unique Christmas Gift Ideas

Holiday season is officially upon us, and if you’re like us, chances are good that you are already racking your brain trying to come up with the best gifts that you can get for your family and friends.

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Custom Engraved Gift Tags for Homemade & DIY Gifts

Now’s about the time you’re probably hard at work creating unique and specially made holiday gifts for your family and friends, right? Make sure to design a gift presentation that is equally as awesome.

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Why Do We Give Gifts at Christmas?

The tradition of giving gifts at Christmas is both an ancient custom and a modern invention.

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The Meaning of Christmas Colors

-Johnny Marks, Songwriter

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Holiday Gift Ideas – Personalized Gift Tags

Celebrate the warmth of the holidays with family and friends by using personalized gift tags.

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Holiday Gift Ideas – Personalized Wine Sets

Celebrate the warmth of the holidays with family and friends by giving personalized wine sets.

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Holiday Gift Ideas – Personalized Ornaments

Share the warmth of the holidays with family and friends by giving personalized ornaments.

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Christmas Gift Guide

PlaqueMaker makes it easy for you to add one-of-a-kind touches and thoughtful details to a variety of special gifts and Christmas keepsakes your family and friends will treasure for years to come.

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Giving Thanks

From all of us at PlaqueMaker …

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It’s the Holiday Season

Whether it’s for loved ones, a church family, organization or employees, our holiday ornaments are a great way to celebrate any occasion or event. Our ornaments are fully customizable, so you can personalize them with favorite images, pictures, logos, clip art and special message.

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Sweet Dreams for a Special Doll Bed

Dave DiAngelo builds custom furniture and cabinetry. Recently he decides to refinish a mahogany doll bed his wife’s grandfather made for her mother. Dave and his wife wanted to gift it to their daughter for her fourth birthday.

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How Do We Define and Measure Time?

Often referred to as the fourth dimension, time is the weighty subject of religion, philosophy, science and even life itself. Certainly, the notion of time is incorporated into the business world, industry, sports and the performing arts.

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Keep Vacation Memories Alive with Personalized Picture Frames

Whatever you’re doing, capture the memories for all time with custom Picture Plaques & Frames from PlaqueMaker.

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