Spirit Sox Blog
Looking for a memorable giveaway item or corporate gift? Need a profitable fundraiser? Get ideas and inspiration!
How to Use Personalized Socks to Celebrate Fall
Put Your Best Foot Forward with Custom Socks Summer is almost here, but before you put away your socks and break out the flip-flops, think ahead to events and fundraising opportunities that fall will bring! For schools, PTA groups, committees, sports teams and dance groups: Back-to-school events Tournaments Competitions Incoming classes If parents are telling you they’re tired of the usual fundraisers, why not try socks? Everybody wears them, and kids, teachers, and coaches all love them! They’re simple to sell, size, sort and store! For businesses and non-profits, think about your upcoming: Golf tournaments 5Ks Trade shows (Yes, they’re
Custom Masks Help Spread Joy and Keep You Safe
Flip the Script I don’t know about you, but I’m determined to put what I learned last year into perspective and let it be my guide for the year to come. I recently reflected with my daughter on what we can take away from last year and use to make this year far better. Among the lessons we’ve both learned: In the face of uncertainty, adapt. Practice patience. Be grateful for the little things. Lead with kindness. Together, we persist. I’m working every day to embody these ideas — as I work with my beloved customers, spend time with my
5 Things 2020 Taught Me as a Small Business Owner
Written by Kayla Riggs — from the perspective of Lisa Riggs 2020 was the year no one could anticipate. Marked by tribulation and turmoil, uncertainty and irregularity, last year gave the term “unprecedented” an entirely new meaning. From a global pandemic to a divided country, 2020 forced us to change the way we socialize, work, and ultimately live. Most of all, however, 2020 showed us the resilience of one another — of doctors, parents, teachers, students, business owners, hairdressers, grandparents…of all of us. It taught us that human connection — that the love we share through actions both small and
5 Sure Fire Ways to Guarantee a Successful School Fundraiser
Written by Leslie Martinez, Guest Contributor So, it’s happened. You have stepped up to the call of duty as a parent to lead the school fundraiser. If your mind is swirling with thoughts of “What have I done!” and “What in the world do I need to do first?,” just take a deep breath and release that ever-growing tightness in your neck (ahh . . . ). School fundraisers have been around for ages and many school fundraising ideas continue to be recycled with less than enthusiasm. Launching a school fundraiser isn’t rocket science but the end game is to
Custom Logo Socks Help You Make Better Connections
What It Means to Connect Why do people wear shirts and hats (and anything else you can think of) emblazoned with their favorite sports team? Easy — to feel like they belong and to show everyone a little piece of who they are. It’s not just for big-name sports teams. That concept is true for your business, your event, or your fundraiser — when they’re excited about where they work, what they participate in or what they support, they want to show it. I see examples of this every day in my work with all kinds of people who want custom socks
Sock it to Test Anxiety
“The first time I administered a standardized test, two of my students became sick from test stress. As I finished reading the directions, a tiny girl raised her hand. Her eyes filled with tears and she told me she was “seeing colors.” It turned out; she was suffering from a migraine. Soon after, a boy raised his hand and asked to go to the nurse. He left the classroom quickly, and immediately threw up,” said Jill Eulberg, Veteran Educator, M.S. Special Education, on WGU.edu. Does this situation sound all too familiar? If so, you’ve probably dealt with test stress before