How to Get the Most from Your T-Shirt Printing Company (Guest Post)

Whether you are starting up a new clothing line, or are taking advantage of printed t-shirts as an effective marketing tool for your business, it is important to find the right full-service printing company in Denver to enjoy the best experience possible. Choose a company that offers virtually limitless options. They should be able to accommodate both large and small orders, all types of budgets, and provide you with a beautiful result that you feel proud to give to your customers or fans.

Can They Meet Your Needs?

Custom t-shirts can provide a simple advertising solution and build customer loyalty with low overhead costs, a fast process, and little or no future obligation. Make sure to let your screen printing company know what you are looking for upfront. While some companies can offer design services, it is better to have a good idea of what you need so that the company has clear guidelines. If you have a detailed design or image in mind, make sure that they can skillfully print this design.

When you are looking for a qualified printing company, there are a number of things you should first ask yourself. Can the company accommodate your needs and expectations? Do they offer high-quality printing and products? Can they meet your budget and timeline needs?

Online Reviews

If you can get a recommendation for a reputable printing company in your area, that is usually the best place to begin your search. Take a look at online reviews to see what others have to say about your printing company of choice. Experience and customer service can go a long way, so make sure that they seem willing to help and are committed to your satisfaction.

Request a Quote

Once you have an idea of what you are looking for, request a quote from your printing company in Denver. Once they understand your needs, they can provide an accurate estimate on what the services cost. Make sure to also inquire about any deals or discounts they may offer. Oftentimes, ordering in bulk or choosing more than one color or option can result in a discount.

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FRAAS Review

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I really love autumn. Fall is my favorite time of year to bake, I love the festivities, and adore the fashion - especially scarves. My husband asked me last year, "when will you have enough scarves".  My answer, "there is no such thing!"  They are not only a great way to accessories, they are totally functional. I am always cold so it helps me keep warm while looking amazing!

FRAAS offers a fall and holiday line of scarves that work with a variety of wardrobe choices - from jeans to dresses. Their color palettes (brights, mid-tones, and neutral shades) mix and match into a unique scarf. Did I mention they are reversible! The scarf is available in four shades: petrol, dark red, purple, and black. They are made of viscose and acrylic and measure 14x72 inches. 

Review: I received the black scarf to review and was immediately thrilled with the color because it will go with just about everything in my closet.  The scarf looked pretty and I loved how incredibly soft it was but it was not until I put it on did I really appreciate the beauty and feel of this scarf.  The material was just heavy enough to add some warmth and allowed it to lay perfectly on my chest.  Even though it was made of a heavier material than a spring scarf, it was very breathable and I did not feel overheated when wearing it. 

Of course, that fact that it is reversible is awesome. There is nothing like getting two for the price of one! I was not able to pull off the fully reversible look with all scarf styles because of necessary twists of the scarf, but it certainly worked for the way I most frequently wear my scarves:

I was not sure how I would like the patterned side but it looked amazing. The black side would look great as an accessory, but the printed side looks great as the centerpiece of the outfit! The scarf is certainly versatile in terms of uses as well. I plan on wearing it to my son's football games as the weather continues to cool, can wear it with a pair of jeans for any occasion, and also plan on jazzing up some of my work blouses. This FRAAS scarf is going right to the top of my scarf basket! 

Buy it here: The FRAAS scarf can be purchased for $40 via department and specialty stores as well as online retailers. You can also order from the company by calling 212-575-0191 (060607 is the scarf featured in this post) or you can order select styles from Fraas.com or Amazon.


*I received the above mentioned product for the purpose of facilitating this review. All opinions expressed are my own.

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Purex UltraPacks plus Oxi Review and Giveaway

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New Purex UltraPacks plus Oxi combines the convenience of easy-to-use Purex UltraPacks with the stain fighting power of Oxi. The formula works to powerfully fight over 101 of your toughest stains. The UltraPack design contains a full load's worth of concentrated liquid detergent in each pack hat dissolve quickly as you toss and god.  Plus, the Purex plus Oxi's single dose laundry formula helps save you money (up to $45 a year). 

Review: There is only one thing I like more than Purex detergent is Purex detergent with stain protector! I have been going through some acute medical problems lately and have barely been able to stay awake for more than 20 minutes at a time let alone get housework done. When I was able to get a load done here and there, having these UltraPacks on hand made the tasks so quick and easy.I was very impressed by the cleaning and and deodorizing power of Purex plus Oxi. The clothes came out smelling great and the stains were gone! I would definitely buy this for the cleaning power and convenience. 

Purex Sweepstakes: To celebrate the release of Purex UltraPacks plus Oxi, the Purex brand is hosting a sweepstakes. Just find the red jersey and win $50!  Enter here.

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*The Purex brand provided me with a sample of Purex UltraPacks plus Oxi in exchange for a product review. However, all the opinions expressed here are my own.

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McCain Grocery Goodness Giveaway on Facebook

I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for McCain Foods. I received a promotional item as a thank-you for participating.

Despite our very busy lifetyles, we do try to make every effort to spend quality time together as much as possible. One of the easiest ways to do this is to schedule dinner around extracurricular activities so we all eat together, discuss your day, and even plan for the following day. On the most perfect of days, our kids can even join in on cooking the meal! Sometimes I give my children complete creative control over choosing the recipes and preparing them (helping them with the hot stove and sharp knives) and it is so great to see the look on their faces when you bite into their creation with delight and acceptance. 

McCain Grocery Goodness Giveaway Details: 

McCain Potatoes is running a Facebook Contest where they will select 1 winner each week (8 winners total) to receive a $500 grocery store gift card!  Contestants can also check out the Grocery Goodness Giveaway tab for to receive a $1 off coupon off any 1 bag of McCain Potato products!

Connect Here: You can connect with McCain through their Facbook page. 

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Green Party Goods Eco Cupcake Stand Review

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Greenpartygoods.com was founded by a "Greentrepeneur", Carole Soss, who set out to offer practical and attractive party supplies that were also environmentally friendly.  After receiving numerous requests from brides for green wedding supplies, the company joined the cupcake craze and began offering eco-friendly cupcake wrappers and toppers. The biggest challenge, however, was finding an attractive way to present the cupcakes. This is how the Eco Cupcake Stand was born.

The Eco Cupcake Stand is a reusable and recyclable cupcake tower made from two-sided, coated, recycled corrugated cardboard that can be wiped clean and redecorated and used over and over again. The Eco Cupcake Stand comes in both a round and square option. They come disassembled for easy storage. 

Specifics: The Eco Cupcake Stands can be decorated in any way to fit the theme of your event. The top tier can display a small cake, candles, flowers, or whatever your creative heart desires. The stand is 20 3/16" tall and is designed to allow ample space for high frosting and toppers, something that many other stands cannot offer. 

Review: As you saw earlier today, my daughter had an ice cream themed birthday this past week. She is extremely crafty and was the one who actually decorated the stand with minimal help from me. She painted the stand purple and we  glued ribbon on the sides. She also made the topper which is a large ball of yarn in a sundae glass topped with a wooden cherry. We added some cascading, colorful ribbons down the side and it looked so adorable when it was all done. 

The stand is so easy to put together that my daughter (8 years old) and her friends put it together without any help. They wanted to surprise me and show me what they did, though I would have preferred that they let the paint dry first! It is lightweight, yet very sturdy. It can really hold a lot of cupcakes and there is a nice space in between tiers so you can still fit cupcakes with embellishments   My party guests LOVED this stand and so did I. The decorating possibilities are endless! 

Buy it here: You can buy the Eco Cupcake Stand, and many other cupcake craze products, from their website

*I was provided with the above mentioned product in order to facilitate this post. All opinions expressed are my own.

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Ice Cream Birthday Party Ideas!

It was my daughter's 8th birthday this past week and she decided that she wanted to celebrate with an Ice Cream themed party - complete with a sundae bar! We had so much fun making all the party decorations and she was fully involved in all the planning. I will feature some tutorials throughout the week, but for now here is an overview:

The Invitations: These cute one-sided Ice Cream invites came from Pear Tree Greetings. I really believe that invitations help set the tone for a party so I still rely on good old fashion paper invites. They are pretty adorable!

The Centerpieces: Would you believe my daughter and her friends made these all by themselves?! That's right, these super-cute yarn ice cream sundaes are that easy to make. 

The Pinata: My daughter was insistent on having a pinata this year; however, I could not find a reasonably priced ice cream pinata anywhere. Thank goodness for Pinterest because we found out how to make our very own pinata! This sucker took us about a week to make but we were both so proud of it by the time we were done!  

The Cupcakes: Of course, I make the biggest deal out of the birthday cake - or cupcakes in this case. Since there were so many people at the party and there would already be a bit of chaos with the sundae bar, I decided it would make more sense to have cupcakes than a cake I would need to cut and serve. My daughter and her friends painted the stand and we worked on the rest of the decorations together - I LOVED the finished product and will review it later today!

The cupcakes were: white cake with Oreo filling and a buttercream, chocolate ice cream topping with a cherry on top and a spice cake with apple filling, buttercream with caramel ice cream topping, and a cherry. Unfortunately a couple of days before my daughter's birthday I become acutely and, unfortunately, hot rock bottom right after her party and had to go to the ER. This definitely was not my best work and my husband did all the baking (and just about everything else for the party - he deserves husband of the year for that one!)

The Party Hats:
I usually like to plan some sort of craft for the kids so this year they made their own party hats out of headbands, tissue paper, ribbon and waffle cones.

And, of course, the Birthday Girl!

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BUILT Reusable Shopper - the Perfect Trick or Treat Bag!

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I was about 7 years old. It was a dark and spooky Halloween and I was Trick or Treating with my parents when the most horrific and unthinkable thing that could happen to a child on Halloween occurred - my candy bag ripped open blocks from my house. I watched in horror as all my hard-earned candy spilled across the sidewalk. Yes, I know it sounds dramatic but that really is a tragedy when you are young! These were the days before reusable bags and you relied on plastic bags (or in my case pillow cases every year after this happened). 

BUILT's Reusable Shopper is the perfect grocery bag that can double as a pretty awesome Trick-or-Treat bag.  They are made with a soft neoprene shoulder pad that doubles as a carrying case. It is machine washable and comes in a variety of patterns. 

Review: I have a huge collection of reusable bags because I really hate using and wasting plastic. This is the first bag that I have ever used that has a shoulder pad and I love it! It is so much more comfortable to use when I go grocery shopping - so much so that this has become my "default" bag. It is nice  that it can fold up into the shoulder pad but I can't seem to get it too look quite as nice as it did when I first received it.  Regardless, I can get it in there good enough so I can just keep it in my purse. It is on the smaller side as compared to a lot of my other bags, but I actually like having a variety of sizes and this is a great one for small grocery lists. It is built strong and will be great for Trick or Treating and beyond!


Buy it here: BUILT's Reusable Shopper is available for $9.99 from the BUILT website.

*I was provided with the above mentioned product for the purpose of facilitating this review. All opinions expressed are my own.

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