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		<title>New Item Official Easter Egg Hunter Key Tag</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2011 04:07:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sdonley</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Easter Items]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" width="75" height="75" src="http://yourcustomitems.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/040511_0408_NewItemsOff1-150x150.gif" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="" />Want a great item to put a smile on their face? Check out our new &#8220;Official East Egg Hunter&#8221; Key Tag! Simply upload a photograph of your &#8220;Official Easter Egg Hunter&#8221; and provide us with their name. We will then &#8230;]]></description>
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<p>Want a great item to put a smile on their face?  Check out our new &#8220;Official East Egg Hunter&#8221; Key Tag!</p>
<p>Simply upload a photograph of your &#8220;Official Easter Egg Hunter&#8221; and provide us with their name. We will then customize this key tag for them to show off.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.yourcustomitems.com/store.php?t=P&amp;s=10&amp;p=333">Click for more information</a></p>
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		<title>Silk Roses Now Available Throughout</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2011 03:09:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sdonley</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Speaking Roses]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" width="75" src="http://yourcustomitems.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/040511_0309_SilkRosesNo1.jpg" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="" />One of the goals in the creation of the new website was to have the ability to offer silk roses (next to the live roses) for our Speaking Rose product line. We understand that the cost of shipping the live &#8230;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img align="left" src="http://yourcustomitems.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/040511_0309_SilkRosesNo1.jpg" alt=""/>One of the goals in the creation of the new website was to have the ability to offer silk roses (next to the live roses) for our Speaking Rose product line.  We understand that the cost of shipping the live roses can be overwhelming; however, the silk roses do offer an alternative.  Since the silk roses are not perishable, they do not have to ship over night and can be shipped with our standard shipping.
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<p>We just want our clients to know that we use very realistic and life like silk roses.  In fact we make sure to purchase them from Speaking Roses directly to ensure that we have the highest quality possible.
</p>
<p>Although, there still is nothing like the real thing, but our silk roses are pretty close.
</p>
<p>You will now be able to purchase these along side of the live roses.</p>
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		<title>New Playbill Invitations now Available</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2011 02:27:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sdonley</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Invitations and Announcements]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" width="75" src="http://yourcustomitems.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/040511_0227_NewPlaybill1.gif" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="" />Are you a theatre lover? Make your invitation or announcement for your next event with a mock Playbill! You can customize it with your own creative title, your own photograph, and whatever you want to include as text information for &#8230;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img align="left" src="http://yourcustomitems.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/040511_0227_NewPlaybill1.gif" alt=""/><span style="font-family:Verdana; font-size:9pt">Are you a theatre lover?<br />
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<p><span style="font-family:Verdana; font-size:9pt">Make your invitation or announcement for your next event with a mock Playbill!<br />
</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Verdana; font-size:9pt">You can customize it with your own creative title, your own photograph, and whatever you want to include as text information for the acts and cast members!<br />
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<p><span style="font-family:Verdana; font-size:9pt">These are great for wedding invitations, birth announcements, sweet sixteen&#8217;s, graduations, new homes&#8211;really whatever you want to announce!<br />
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<p><a href="http://www.yourcustomitems.com/store.php?t=P&amp;s=7&amp;p=150"><span style="font-family:Verdana; font-size:9pt">Click here for more information about this product</span></a><span style="font-family:Verdana; font-size:9pt">.<br />
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		<title>Customizing your big day, but not breaking your budget.</title>
		<link>http://yourcustomitems.com/blog/?p=69</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2011 02:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sdonley</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Wedding Items]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://yourcustomitems.com/blog/?p=69</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" width="75" src="http://yourcustomitems.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/040511_0201_Customizing1.png" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="" />Your wedding day is a moment in time that will linger in your memory for all your remaining years. This should be a day that you can look back at fondly as a time where you were celebrating with your &#8230;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img align="left" src="http://yourcustomitems.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/040511_0201_Customizing1.png" alt=""/>Your wedding day is a moment in time that will linger in your memory for all your remaining years.  This should be a day that you can look back at fondly as a time where you were celebrating with your family and friends a milestone and a new chapter of your life. One thing that is sometimes overlooked in planning your wedding is a way to make the day more personable and unique.  For very small piece of your budget, and with just a little more effort, you can customize your wedding so that others will remember your day as a time that is special, unique, and different from the rest.
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<p>For decades couples have had their names and wedding date on napkins, matchbooks, and maybe even guest favors for their wedding receptions. Why? This is done to place a touch of personalization to an otherwise formal standard affair, and to bring uniqueness to the event.
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<p>Today there are a variety of ways to further customize your day by using unique creative ways to incorporate your personality into the event.
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<p>Some modern ways to customize your wedding are to use; your monogram, your faces, wedding theme, or even your wedding date to create a logo for your big day.  It may sound extreme to create a logo for your wedding; however, what better way to portray your uniqueness on your personalized items.  This logo can then be used on programs, invitations, thank you cards, save the dates, bridal party gifts, parent/grandparent gifts, favors, centerpieces, live roses, etc. You can even create special surprises like restroom décor and label lotions etc. with your logo.  There are no rules that say you cannot adopt a time honored tradition from advertising and create a logo that represents your event. When people see a brand logo, they immediately know/remember the product. If you create a logo, what product will your guests remember when they see your logo again (maybe on next year&#8217;s holiday card, a return address label, or a birth announcement)—you and your spectacular event!
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<p>When you think about the different things you will have at your event, consider the possibility of customizing the item to give it that unique touch.  A good example of this is your guest book.  Sometimes a couple might create their own guest book with a different picture of the couple on each page that their guests can sign, but also look through at the event. Some couples choose even more unique and useful &#8220;guest books&#8221; like a photograph matted or a plate/vase for guests to sign instead of a traditional guestbook so their wedding memories can be displayed on a mantel or in a curio cabinet rather than just tucked away only to be seen on a silver or golden anniversary.
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<p>Personalization does not have to stop at physical items.  Remember this is your day.   Are you going to write your own vows?  What will your wedding party (and guests) throwing when you leave the church?  Will you have special photos taken of you and your wedding party?  What music will they be playing when you arrive at the reception?  Will you have special dances during the reception?
</p>
<p>The sky is the limit, and when you start planning your &#8220;big day&#8221;, always think about how you can make it unique and show your personality.  No matter what you decide to do, personalizing your big day will make it more special to you and memorable to your family and your wedding guests.</p>
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		<title>Get your Family Crest on a Key Chain</title>
		<link>http://yourcustomitems.com/blog/?p=67</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2011 20:13:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sdonley</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Personalized Items]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" width="75" src="http://yourcustomitems.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/040111_2013_GetyourFami1.gif" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="" />A great product that complements our &#8220;Family Name History&#8221; is our Family Crest. We can generate your family&#8217;s crest and place it on several products and now even our popular 2X3 inch acrylic key chains. This product makes a great &#8230;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img align="left" src="http://yourcustomitems.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/040111_2013_GetyourFami1.gif" alt=""/><span style="font-family:Verdana; font-size:9pt">A great product that complements our &#8220;<a href="http://www.yourcustomitems.com/store.php?t=P&amp;s=6&amp;p=128">Family Name History</a>&#8221; is our Family Crest.<br />
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<p><span style="font-family:Verdana; font-size:9pt">We can generate your family&#8217;s crest and place it on several products and now even our popular 2X3 inch acrylic key chains.<br />
</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Verdana; font-size:9pt">This product makes a great gift for someone who is hard to buy for or can be used as party favors for family reunions.</span>
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<p>Simply provide the family name and we will create the key chain.
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<p><a href="http://www.yourcustomitems.com/store.php?t=P&amp;s=6&amp;p=190">CLICK HERE</a> for more information about this product.</p>
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		<title>10 Tips for Taking Better Pictures</title>
		<link>http://yourcustomitems.com/blog/?p=59</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Mar 2011 23:43:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sdonley</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Photo Items]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" width="75" src="http://yourcustomitems.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/031911_1843_10TipsforTa1.png" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="" />So, you got that new digital camera and you are ready to start shooting some great family memories! Well, before you do, take a quick look at these great tips from Kodak for taking some great digital photos. http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=317/10032&#38;pq-locale=en_US]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img align="left" src="http://yourcustomitems.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/031911_1843_10TipsforTa1.png" alt=""/>So, you got that new digital camera and you are ready to start shooting some great family memories!
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<p>Well, before you do, take a quick look at these great tips from Kodak for taking some great digital photos.
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<p><a href="http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=317/10032&amp;pq-locale=en_US">http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=317/10032&amp;pq-locale=en_US</a></p>
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		<title>100 Ways to Have Fun with Your Kids for Free</title>
		<link>http://yourcustomitems.com/blog/?p=56</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2011 05:12:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sdonley</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Kid's Zone]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://yourcustomitems.com/blog/?p=56</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" width="75" height="75" src="http://yourcustomitems.com/blog/wp-content/plugins/thumbnail-for-excerpts/tfe_no_thumb.png" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="" />In an age of contently running around for lessons, practices, try-outs, sleepovers, school functions, competing with on-line activities, cell phones, television, and more. Where does it all end and when you can get time to just stop and spend some &#8230;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In an age of contently running around for lessons, practices, try-outs, sleepovers, school functions, competing with on-line activities, cell phones, television, and more.  Where does it all end and when you can get time to just stop and spend some time with your family?  More importantly, when to you find the time to just sit and spend time with your kids for free?</p>
<p>We found a blog post that gives 100 suggestions on ways to have fun with your kids for free, and we thought we would share it.</p>
<p>Here are the top 10:</p>
<ol>
<li><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 12pt;">Have a reading marathon.<br />
</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 12pt;">Write stories together.<br />
</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 12pt;">Play soccer.<br />
</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 12pt;">Paint or draw together.<br />
</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 12pt;">Create a fort in your living room out of blankets or cardboard boxes.<br />
</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 12pt;">Go on a hike.<br />
</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 12pt;">Have a sunset picnic at a park or beach.<br />
</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 12pt;">Play board games.<br />
</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 12pt;">Play kickball.<br />
</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 12pt;">Get up early, pack breakfast, and have a sunrise breakfast.<br />
</span></li>
</ol>
<p>For all 100, visit <a href="http://zenhabits.net/100-ways-to-have-fun-with-your-kids-for/">http://zenhabits.net/100-ways-to-have-fun-with-your-kids-for/</a></p>
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		<title>Under Construction Notice</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Mar 2011 22:18:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sdonley</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Site Update/Fixes]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://yourcustomitems.com/blog/?p=55</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" width="75" height="75" src="http://yourcustomitems.com/blog/wp-content/plugins/thumbnail-for-excerpts/tfe_no_thumb.png" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="" />Please note: Over the next few weeks we will be working on the website converting our products and services over to a new platform. Once this update is complete, we will switch over to the new platform. We will announce &#8230;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Please note: Over the next few weeks we will be working on the website converting our products and services over to a new platform.  Once this update is complete, we will switch over to the new platform.  We will announce when the switch over takes place and what new features will be available.</p>
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		<title>Custom Buttons</title>
		<link>http://yourcustomitems.com/blog/?p=54</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Mar 2011 22:07:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sdonley</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Event Items]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://yourcustomitems.com/blog/?p=54</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" width="75" height="75" src="http://yourcustomitems.com/blog/wp-content/plugins/thumbnail-for-excerpts/tfe_no_thumb.png" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="" />Custom buttons are a great and inexpensive way to create a commemorative item. We have done events where we offer a different button design each year. People have started to collect them and look for the new button design each &#8230;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">Custom buttons are a great and inexpensive way to create a commemorative item. We have done events where we offer a different button design each year. People have started to collect them and look for the new button design each time they come to our events.<br />
</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">Check out our custom buttons today!<br />
</span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.yourcustomitems.com/main-custom-buttons.php">http://www.yourcustomitems.com/main-custom-buttons.php</a></p>
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		<title>Local delivery service for Live Roses now available</title>
		<link>http://yourcustomitems.com/blog/?p=52</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 07:19:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sdonley</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General Announcements]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://yourcustomitems.com/blog/?p=52</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" width="75" height="75" src="http://yourcustomitems.com/blog/wp-content/plugins/thumbnail-for-excerpts/tfe_no_thumb.png" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="" />We have just added local delivery services for the live roses. Local delivery rate is for all areas within a 25 mile radius of Youngstown, Ohio for $7.00. This is a significant savings over UPS next day shipping! All zip &#8230;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We have just added local delivery services for the live roses. Local delivery rate is for all areas within a 25 mile radius of Youngstown, Ohio for $7.00. This is a significant savings over UPS next day shipping! All zip codes starting with 161, 442 &#8211; 446 fall within this range! The website has been updated accordingly.</p>
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