#best corporate swags

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Branded Desk Organizers: The Perfect Blend of Style and Functionality

A cluttered workspace can hamper productivity, while an organized desk enhances efficiency and focus. Branded desk organizers are the perfect solution—they help maintain a tidy workspace and add a touch of style and professionalism to any office setting. Whether you’re a business looking to enhance your brand presence or an employer aiming to improve employee efficiency, investing in branded desk organizers is smart.

Why Branded Desk Organizers Matter

Branded desk organizers offer more than just storage—they serve as a branding tool, boost workplace efficiency, and create a professional environment. Here’s why they are essential:

Enhanced Organization: A designated space for stationery, documents, and gadgets minimizes clutter and maximizes productivity.

Brand Visibility: Placing your logo on everyday office items reinforces brand identity among employees and clients.

Aesthetic Appeal: Modern and stylish designs elevate the overall look of the workspace.

Employee Productivity: A well-organized desk helps employees focus better and work more efficiently.

Must-Have Features in Branded Desk Organizers

When choosing the right desk organizers, consider the following features to ensure they are both functional and stylish:

1. Multi-Compartment Storage

A good desk organizer should have multiple compartments to store office essentials like pens, notepads, sticky notes, and more.

2. Durable Material

Opt for high-quality materials like wood, metal, or premium plastic that ensure durability and a sleek appearance.

3. Custom Branding Options

Personalized desk organizers with company logos, taglines, or employee names add a professional and exclusive touch.

4. Compact and Space-Saving Design

An ideal desk organizer should fit seamlessly on any desk without taking up too much space.

5. Integrated Tech Features

Modern desk organizers come with built-in phone stands, wireless charging docks, and USB hubs—making them even more functional.

Ideal Uses for Branded Desk Organizers

Branded desk organizers are versatile and can be used in various professional settings, including:

Corporate Gifting: Impress clients and employees with stylish and functional office accessories.

Onboarding Kits: Include desk organizers in employee welcome kits to promote a structured and efficient work environment.

Trade Shows & Events: A desk organizer makes for an excellent giveaway that keeps your brand top of mind.

Work-from-home setups: Remote employees benefit from an organized and professional workspace, improving focus and efficiency.

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Investing in desk organizers is a simple yet effective way to elevate workspaces while reinforcing brand identity. Whether you’re looking for an employee productivity boost or a unique corporate gift, these organizers strike the perfect balance between style and functionality.

Looking to customize your own desk organizers? Contact  SwagMarvels today for premium-quality solutions tailored to your brand!

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Creative Ideas for Employee Gifts That Make a Lasting Impression

In every business and organization, there are various methods used to show appreciation, boost morale, and foster a positive workplace culture, and staff rewards programs are the best among them. Employee gifts are valuable as they show the receivers are valued and thoughtfully choosing these gifts can leave a lasting impression.

These gifts are given on various occasions, such as during events for employee recognition, festivals, or special occasions like anniversaries or birthdays. Constantly receiving returns in some form or another fosters a sense of belonging and elevates employee satisfaction with the organization. However, finding the right gift can be challenging, especially if you want to go beyond the usual options and offer something truly memorable. In this blog, we’ll explore creative ideas for employee gifts that can make a lasting impact and why they matter.

Reasons Staff Reward Program Matters

These well-chosen gifts and rewards often boost the morale of the employees showing that their hard work and dedication are noticed and appreciated

Regularly recognizing employees' efforts and giving thank-you gifts to employees can strengthen their loyalty to the company, reducing turnover and fostering a sense of belonging

Gifts can contribute to a positive workplace culture where employees feel valued, leading to increased productivity and job satisfaction

When employees feel appreciated it increases motivation and they are more likely to be engaged in their work, leading to better performance and outcomes for the company

Some Creative Employee Gift Ideas

The most appreciated thank-you gifts for employees are the personalized ones, which include desk accessories like engraved nameplates, custom mousepads, or monogrammed notebooks that can add a personal touch to an employee’s workspace. These items are practical and serve as a constant reminder of the company’s appreciation showing that the gift was chosen with the individual in mind, making it more meaningful and likely to be cherished

Experience-based gifts instead of physical items, in staff reward programs, can create lasting memories and provide employees with something to look forward to. For instance cooking class, a spa day, or tickets to a concert or sporting event, etc they offer the opportunity for relaxation, fun, or learning, which can elevate employees' satisfaction and return to work with renewed energy

Another innovative employee gift idea is providing them with subscription services tailored to their interests it would be a thoughtful and long-lasting gift. For instance, one can give monthly deliveries of books, gourmet snacks, coffee, or even streaming service subscriptions; reward employees with subscription services over time, and it's a regular reminder of your appreciation and offering something enjoyable regularly to increase motivation

Wellness packages are another employee gift idea that can show them you care about their well-being, also encouraging healthy habits and stress relief. The company can curate a wellness package that might include items like a yoga mat, essential oils, a fitness tracker, or a mindfulness app subscription. Wellness gifts promote a healthy work-life balance and demonstrate that the company thinks of employee satisfaction and values their physical and mental well-being

Custom artwork or prints that reflect the company’s values or the employee’s interests can be a unique and memorable employee gift.  Custom artwork adds a personal and creative element to the gift, making it a conversation piece that the employee can proudly display. It could be anything from a motivational quote to boost morale beautifully framed to a custom portrait of the employee’s pet.

Then there are Team-building experiences in staff reward programs such as an escape room challenge, a group cooking class, or a team outing, which can be both fun and beneficial for strengthening team bonds. These experiences foster collaboration, increase motivation, and enhance communication, and camaraderie, leading to a more cohesive and productive team

The best among all employee gift ideas is custom apparel High-quality, custom-branded apparel such as jackets, hoodies, or hats can be a great way to combine practicality with team spirit. Reward employees with personalized items with their name or a special design it would make the gift even more special and make them feel valued. Custom apparel not only serves as a useful item but also creates a sense of unity and belonging among employees, reinforcing their connection to the company

For employees who are passionate about giving back and more concerned about social responsibility, consider making charitable donations in their name to a cause they care about. This employee gift idea is novel and noble at the same time and the gesture shows that the company values the employee’s interests and wants to contribute to something meaningful. This act would also reflect positively on the company’s commitment to social responsibility and can be particularly meaningful for employees who prioritize philanthropy

High-end gadgets like wireless earbuds, smart speakers, or portable chargers can be a much-appreciated thank-you gift for employees who are tech-savvy. These items are both practical and desirable, making them a hit with recipients, and are often seen as luxury items, gifting them can make employees feel valued and appreciated for their contributions

Another best employee gift idea that can be thoughtful and personalized is a customized gift basket filled with the employee’s favorite treats, beverages, or hobby-related items, these gift baskets cater to individual tastes, making the gift feel more meaningful and special. Tailoring the contents to the employee’s preferences shows that you’ve taken the time to understand what they enjoy

So Employee gifts are more than just tokens of appreciation—they’re an investment in your workforce and promoting your brand. By choosing creative and thoughtful gifts to reward employees you can make a lasting impression that boosts morale, enhances loyalty, increases motivation, and fosters a positive work environment leading to increased engagement, productivity, and overall employee satisfaction.

[fionapoppy]

Stand Out with the Best Corporate Swag - Social Imprints

Get the best corporate swag for your brand from Social Imprints. Our selection of high-quality, sustainable products will help you make a positive impact while promoting your business.

[flywheelbrands]

Elevating Your Brand with Company Promotional Products

The contemporary business world has become highly competitive, and hence, creating a lasting impact on the customers is of the utmost importance for all businesses, no matter what their size might be. A successful means to realize this is by putting company promotional products of the company in a tactical manner. However, during such times when the consumers are flooded with messages of marketing from all sides like a comedy director would use light and darkness in equal grins to bring that moment when he loses control, personalization is what must be championed for impact. Read More: https://www.zupyak.com/p/4032307/t/elevating-your-brand-with-company-promotional-products

[the-great-kraken]

why arthur christmas is the best christmas movie of all time:

- treating christmas as a military operation undertaken by battalions of elves risking their lives

- it nails the family dynamic: a vaguely offensive grandpa constantly talking about the good old days, an older man determined he's still young and a brilliant father, the coolest woman you've ever met brushed off as "Wife", an eldest child desperate for respect and acknowledgement, and a younger child beginning to notice the family's intense dysfunction. what could be more christmassy.

- a lot of dark humour for a kids movie and completely unafraid to drop references to the cuban missile crisis or vietnam war

- "is it true children aren't real and they're just antimatter?"

- at one point they hypnotise lions with a pair of novelty slippers and singing silent night

- moving on from the old ways but recognising that the technological age brings with it intense depersonalisation and in order to welcome it in we need to make changes to the way we view consumption to prevent everything falling to a corporate mindset

- the homoerotic energy between Steve and his elf and the blatant lesbianism of bryoney

- grandsanta says "at least finish us off with a rock" and arthur literally stops to consider it

- arthur's autistic swag

- "all around the streets, children on new bicycles pointing "THAT'S THE GIRL SANTA HATES!" she runs away, alcoholic by the age of nine, DEAD BEFORE SHE'S EVEN-"

- the US military shoots down santa after mistaking him for a ufo

- arthur running solely on weaponised anxiety for a good chunk of the movie

arthur christmas suffered from a terrible marketing campaign and i won't let it keep going on without the recognition it deserves

[whoishotteranimepolls]

Fandom Observation Nicknames and Funny Tags: Part Jujutsu Kaisen

To add to my fandom behaviors and trends series. I thought it would share some of the funny or slutty nicknames some of the fandoms have given to their characters because trust me some had me laugh out loud and deserve more attention due to the creativity. Not just the nicknames. The tags have also been something to behold. But just in case that's not your thing, I did put a break in the post so expand at your own risk

Now let me make myself perfectly clear this is not meant to shame or call anyone out. I am genuinely impressed with the creativity and you guys made me laugh. So again in my opinion these were too good just to be lost in the tags or in the anonymous messages, several you sent me.

So, let's start with Jujutsu Kaisen because that fandom is the best when it comes to nicknames and absolutely hilarious tags. So here are some of my favorites and they have at least one for every character

Kento Nanami: The Linkedin Daddy, The eldest daughter's dream man, " When you're tired of trying to fix him and now want a man that can fix you", The malewife, "The smutty wolf of Wall Street," "A man that could make a housewife out of anyone", Nanami 'i break walls with creeps and kneel for women' Kento," & Corporate Bae.

Gojo: "The unstable himbo", Everything the youngest child has ever dreamed of, The I could fix him (no one can fix him), A little freak affectionate

Geto: The "mentally ill genocidal pookie", "a DILF that fathered so hard he mothered", The middle child's dream man, & Precious baby girl who has done nothing wrong in their entire life (has literally committed terrorism and murder), "my princess with disorders."

Toji Fushiguro: "A horrible father that just happens to be unreasonably hot", Darling dirtbag, Extra wide blorbo, Precious beef cake, it would be worth the STD, hear me out the worm offers some interesting possibilities, my precious darling deadbeat, babygirl, The things I would let him do to me,

Choso: "His sunken eyes and depressed swag have captivated me", my little emo boy, "he is a beautiful angel and i want to sit on his face until he drowns in my p**** juice", pookie, big handsome kitty, baby daddy, mr. rideable nose, 150 y/o virgin.

Mahito: A "beloved princess with a disorder", "When you just want to freak who's objectively a monster"

Sukuna: "When you're down for atrocities", I might not survive but it would be worth it & Four armed daddy,

Yuki Tsukumo: "My tall and buff queen", & dommy mommy with a motorcycle.

I think everyone can tell the fandom favorites and if I see any more in the future I will add them. But I hope at least someone gets a laugh out of these and thank you to the people who put these nicknames or phrases in the comments, tags and multiple anonymous messages received.

And just in case you're feeling called out JJK fandom this is just part 1 of a series. I have multiple other fandoms posts started in the draft box

[hiriajuu-suffering]

Kamala aunty and the Hindu vote

Getting this out of the way, I'm voting for Kamala Harris. Biden really should've dropped out two months ago, and there's no other corporate democrat I would really endorse besides her, and not because of the identity politics. Well, sort of. If the Republican primary taught us anything, is a person of South Asian descent will continue to be the ideological punching bag of the white community.

South Asian men get deleted so hard I can't even find a GIF of Vivek Ramaswamy

How Kamala was treated the past four years by the democratic administration of Biden's was nothing short of egregious. Every impossible problem to solve she was blamed for with no tools address the root cause, and she stayed in there looking dumb like a loyal corporate employee. Now the entire system is banking on the political capital they were sweeping from underneath her to stop a literal convicted felon from retaking power and pardoning himself.

Not to mention the states where votes actually mattered 8 years ago were too sexist to put in a woman in power before, so now we're hoping a woman of color would go over better?

Candace Owens already showed how envious she is of Kamala's biracial swag with some really dumb comments.

Her black half isn't what's the issue is, because she embodies a lot more blackness than Asianness in her disposition to the American psyche. And the precedent for half black Presidents that perfectly fall within the cookie-cutter corporate democrat on policy has already been set.

It's her Asian side that might stoke the xenophobia that caused the whitelash red wave of 2016; y'know, because she's going to be subject to nearly the same misogyny Hilary was.

As an Asian-American, Kamala Harris and Andrew Yang weren't just the two candidates I identified most with, they were the best candidates in that primary, period. But they got dismissed and belittled so immensely because of the need to appeal to milk-toast whiteness. Republicans pander hard to grab minority votes, Democrats just avoid putting any minorities in significant positions influence. Don't believe me? Seen any LBGTQ+ positions in real moving and shaking positions?

The DEI stuff the right is going to criticize the entire scope and sequence of how Kamala became the candidate isn't good or fair, but it's not entirely wrong. Because of just how hollow the Democratic Party treats anyone with the poor affliction of being a minority.

There's a key part of the South Asian diaspora Biden lost exactly that Kamala herself is a part of, which makes things interesting to say the least..

Kamala does have the best policy on Israel of any candidate, but that's not saying much since her policy is essentially Obama-lite.

But that means she might lose her own identity vote on just that considering how abhorrently Islamophobic naturalized Indian-Americans have gotten in their support of Narendra Modi

I don't care how effective the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue has been at curbing Chinese aggression, the Nationalist imagery isn't a good sign for any society, really.

Especially when Muslim civil rights in India have all but evaporated. Nikki Haley wasn't particularly bad on Muslim civil rights compared to other Republicans, even as a half-Indian, she didn't buddy up to Modi (probably because he's done more to encourage gender-based violence in India than stop it), and I expect Kamala to actually get the misogynistic slander from conservative Indians because the hyperpatriarchy only comes when it comes to the opposition.

Being half Brahmin though certainly can't hurt her chances with her Hindu base, right? Well, Hindu men certainly have deeper roots in the red pill movement then we'd like to believe, and the first ones they point the finger towards are Hindu women that didn't choose them. Nikki Haley was polling better but Vivek Ramaswamy ate up her press pretty handily. Everyone sees Asian feminine beauty as valuable, but our misogynistic standards prevent us from seeing that type of ethnic image as leadership-worthy.

At least it's not Gavin Newsom. But that might not be enough for South Asian American males dissatisfied with their lot in life. Trump's message is appealing to us because it feeds into our vanity and takes responsibility off us as to why our sisters are meeting the model minority myth and we aren't. While we're not solely to blame, at least the right has some crazy narrative that explains why life didn't turn out to what was expected of us, even if that narrative twists it in a way that will end up just making us feel more isolated, because the right has the most racist women in the country, bar-none.

Well, women on both sides of the political spectrum are equally pretty racist in their courtship preferences, it's just liberal women will explain things in vague externalities and icks rather than being a sign for public restrooms in pre-1963 America.

In either case, this is a biracial black woman who was never in touch with the struggles of an Asian man, never really having been related to one even though she's an Asian woman. To a lot of Asian men, Trump is just more of what we expect of the lunacy of American politics, versus Kamala might be one of those people who actively makes us feel subhuman by being of the same race but still treating us as less than, like many desi women have been doing since biracial marriages within 1st generation South Asian Americans began getting normalized.

The normative view has to become where femininity isn't inherently more attractive than masculinity, especially so that women aren't just fit to be more educated and start making more, but actually lead society in meaningful ways.

I think if you're an AAPI in any capacity and you're not voting for Kamala Harris, you're missing the point somehow. But we're not the movers and makers of these elections, because we always reside in states that are firmly blue or red (well, at least until 2016 when Georgia did a thing). Kamala Harris's black vote definitely extends further than Biden's, but by less than makes actual sense. Can't do much worse than Biden on the Hispanic vote, but Kamala Harris if anyone is how you do that.

So if there's fundamentally just about how identity works in America, we will have a POTUS 47 in 2025. But we've learned the two decades in America has been anything fair to identity. Heck, as a Muslim teacher of a liberal arts content area in a red state I feel at the time. My supervisors won't make exceptions for me they readily make for anyone else, not that they were requirements to begin with, just because my identity bears the ugliest parts of the model minority myth. I don't look Asian enough to be Asian, and the media makes my ethnic identity look to threatening to be trusted with novel ideas, at least.

That's at least something this candidate and I have in common. Biraciality and Multiethnicity isn't well understood in our discussions of intersectionality in social and political discourse. The only people that try to make sense of it are the ones that actively try to erode the ethnic barriers enclaves self-segregate on. Kamala has had to think about that because it's a fundamental part of her identity.

I'm not voting on identity or identity politics, as the right would claim I will. I'm voting because at least this candidate has the capacity to understand me, because they're not a white, entitled, spoiled brat that tried to overthrow the government when he didn't get his way. Y'know, fundamental stuff like that.

Because I'm still American through-and-through, regardless of what my ethnic background is. What's more American than having a minority prosecutor in a liberal enclave? That's literally one of the top 5 career options every desi child is given when they think about their careers.

So yeah, Kamala2024. Bite me.

[fairytale-poll]

ROUND 1B! MATCH 3 OUT OF 8

Propaganda Under the Cut:

Ylfa:

She just went through so much and so much growth and i love her very much.

She becomes a big bad wolf

She met Death and Death wanted her to live.

Great depiction of a teenager by Emily Axford. A lot of scenes get really emotional with her being a symbol of the cycle of life and death and eventually she will always become the Big Bad Wolf.

she faced off with Death and he told her to live. this Death, who was much older than the Death she was supposed to meet, stared off with Yilfa for days until she succumbed to hunger and ate him alive. other iterations of death apologized to her for the story she was forced to suffer through, for the punishment she had to endure over an unrealistic and unabidable rule she was destined to break. her corrupted story turned her into the big bad wolf, into death itself. she sacrificed the beloved memory of her grandma, her namesake, so that her friends would be able to save their world. even though she gained it back in the end, she was willing to live the rest of her life as the wolf, a harbinger of death, and when she was reminded that she was just a child, that it wasn’t her responsibility to guide the dead, she cried, and separated from the wolf. she was able to grow up normal and happy after suffering from the looming presence of death. i’m gonna make me friend also submit yilfa bc they’re smarter than me and can make better propaganda

my mutual really likes her

Her narrative arc about growing up and life and death is so beautiful and her being a werewolf is so cool. Emily Axford gets girlhood like nobody else.

she is the bravest little girl in the world she met death and death wanted her to live she split his skull and ate the innards of death himself she is just a little girl!!!!!!!

PRIMO Red Riding Hood adaptation. Ate the wolf who ate her gramma. Is a werewolf and a metaphor for puberty. Loves her friends. Can break her bones to reshape her body into various animal forms.

Not only did she have to lose her grandmother, but she also nearly dies of starvation and exhaustion until The Big Bad Wolf, aka Death, convinced her to live, by her killing him and eating his flesh, therefore making her Death

Ylfa has a snazzy orange top hat given to her by a very attractive fairy. Three Blind Mice is her favorite story. She brought her grandma lollipopcorn and threw the broth in the river halfway there. She first developed a crush on Pinocchio when she saw him use his nose as a stripper pole and didn't kiss him until they were twenty-one and having an awkward conversation about her grandma's death and Toy Island. She fought a baron with a spoon. She wants a bra. She jumped into The Terrible Dogfish’s stomach to save her friend. She has pinkeye and grandma hobbies. She fought off a shit ton of homicidal tables at once. She is pals with Little Miss Muffet. She killed her family. She sacrificed the memory of her grandmother to become Death. She was basically adopted by Mother Goose (who is a cool old gay dude). She Wildshapes by horribly contorting her body into animalistic forms. She is a Barbarian who acts as a support character. She is the bravest little girl in the whole world.

Behold, 3 minutes of the weirdest and best little girl! [Link]

Her weirdgirl swag is off the charts :) [Link]

Ylfa Propaganda: [Link]

Little Red Riding Hooded Mercenary:

come on just look at her shes so fucking cool

SHES SOOOOOOOO FUCKING COOOOLL ok so like. Lobotomy Corporation takes place in an SCP type facility where a bunch of abnormalities are living. She is one of them. She is a mostly undying humanoid creature that lives for the sole sake of hunting down the Big And Will Be Bad Wolf. She lives in your facility and will BREAK OUT of her containment if she feels that the wolf is near (or if too many people are dying). You can also hire her to assist you in taking down other abnormalities, and she's actually super good at it. And her outfit is just so sooo sick? She's so cool. Please play Lobotomy Corporation it goes on sale for like $7 every Steam Sale

She's red riding hood if red riding hood had a gun. Also she kisses women

Monster based on human subconscious aka an Abnormality based on the story of Little Red Riding Hood (duh). In this story, she was mauled by the wolf (Big And Might Be Bad Wolf) who is based on all fairy tale wolf villains. Little Red then got to work plotting her revenge and making Bloodborne-esque gear for herself and the two Abnos are locked in eternal combat of hatred for one another

She's literally the coolest, just look at her. For people who might not be so familiar with her: She's one of the abnormalities that remain locked in the Lobotomy Corporation. Her past is somewhat unclear, but she has some horrid scars on her face due to the Big Bad Wolf and she swore vengeance upon him because of that incident. This lead her to become a mercenary and she looks 1000% scarier and more badass than the wolf lol. Also, asides from the fact that she may kill half of your team if she escapes containment, she is quite chill and will even help you take care of your problems if you pay her.

little red riding hood but consumed by vengeance to the point of becoming an anomalous creature hellbent on completing her eternal battle with the wolf. intense desire for revenge. baller as fuck design. will help you kill other escaping abnormalities but you gotta pay her to do it. gets pissed off every time someone escapes containment except for that one annoying bird for absolutely no discernible reason. if you let her kill the wolf she gives you bonuses but if someone else kills the wolf she goes fucking bananas. truly an inspired feral creature of a woman.

Go girl!!! We love your unrestrained violence!

She is literally the absolute coolest!!! I mean, just look at her design! Everything about it screams fucking cool! Not to mention that her story has themes of vengeance, rage, and grief!!! And Lobotomy corporation is just the fucking best and soooooo underrated.

She's starting to fall behind so GO ON AND VOTE MERC WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR! (and buy Lobotomy Corp on steam it's not even that expensive!)

Vote for Riding Hooded Mercenary she's an Abnormality serving as a hired merc that means shes a hunter of her own kind and she WILL chase them to the ends of earth lest she dies herself or knows that damn Wolf is nearby. The cursor for sending hits on something is a wanted poster. She's WAW-classed too, a step below the most dangerous category for her ilk. she shares the class with things such as insane-ass magical girls, an eyeless flower horse turns people into wisteria gardens, fucked up and evil Little Prince, a bird judge that hangs its victims, the now-animate poisoned apple that killed Snow White, and of course the Wolf itself.

[fountainpenguin]

🗄️ Reedfilter Rules AU 🗄️

Fairly OddParents

An exploration of Pixie and Anti-Fairy culture in a world where Anti-Cosmo overthrew his brother and the Head Pixie drowned his predecessor, H.P. Reedfilter... with unfortunate emphasis on flirting and bribery to get what you want.

Also, Anti-Wanda runs a sandwich shop and is living her best life.

OR, that one FOP AU with simultaneous "H.P./Anti-Cosmo ship" vibes and "Everyone is aspec" vibes, but also... I have no idea what this is. They're raising A.C.'s kid, but I think if either of them considered letting down their walls for a relationship, they would die and the other would be pumped. Diversity loss! Nobody wins!

#ridwork guides

#ScarletPenguin for rating

What Is Reedfilter Rules AU?

Pixie World's half-will o' the wisp outcast (Fergus Whimsifinado) and Anti-Fairy World's bachelor prince (the Anti-Cosmo) bounce off each other while raising Anti-Cosmo's kid despite living in separate worlds.

Anti-Cosmo faces mounting pressure to select a partner to rule Anti-Fairy World with. Meanwhile, Fergus sets his eyes on the Head Pixie position... and neither has any shame in what they need to do to get there.

AO3 Series: 🗄️ Reedfilter Rules

Blog tag - #Reedfilter Rules

An AU inspired by that moment in "Fairy Idol" where Fairy World refers to H.P. as "Sanderson's friend," and by the slideshow in "Fairly Odd Baby," where Jorgen shows Timmy a photo of H.P. and Anti-Cosmo with an anti-fairy child and heavily implies they raised the kid together.

tl;dr - The vibe I was going for was "As opposite as possible from Cloudlands AU without blatantly contradicting show canon."

"Oh, does that mean you finally wrote A.C. as a suave, sexy villain? :)" Absolutely not; I would not dare ruin his cringefail loserboy swag. But I gave him charisma!

Tone

Mostly angst, light romance, seduction, and drama (especially of the bureaucratic and political variety). Comes across gloomy and serious. Spurts of humor, but not a lot of cheery fluff to be found. Hey, they're pixies and anti-fairies- What did you expect?

By romance, I really mean H.P. seducing people in cold blood to scale the corporate ladder while Sanderson cringes in the background. Meanwhile, Anti-Cosmo juggles his multiple partners, heirs, and impending betrothal.

Also plays with some fairytale lore I didn't delve into with Cloudlands AU, such as further splitting the Seelie and Unseelie Courts into their seasonal states

Characters

Most of this AU takes place pre-canon, focusing on magical societies that don't have many named characters in show canon.

❗ Anti-Fairy identities will always be made clear in-scene (assuming it's important).

🌸 Fergus Whimsifinado - A pixie/will o' the wisp crossbreed struggling in his marriage... and raising his adopted anti-fairy son (Talon).

Thirty-Seven | H.P. 37 | 3700307

🌸 Rani Reedfilter - The reigning Head Pixie, frowned upon for a string of poor political decisions, such as snubbing the Anti-Fairies' leader. Very lonely. Once tried to seduce Anti-Cosmo. He got mad.

Three-Nines | H.P. 36 | 3699924

❄️ Anti-Cosmo - Bachelor prince of Anti-Fairy World's Winter Court (on the heels of his elder brother's mysterious disappearance). Mother hopes he'll settle and marry, but commitment just seems so last millennium... He's got 2 biological kids and 1 adopted one.

Eskel | Pag-sün d'eskel (♂️) | Pag-vi d'eskel (♀️)

🍁 Anti-Wanda - Some cheeky girl from the Autumn Court who runs a sandwich shop. Once had an affair with (Gasp!) the counterpart of her own counterpart's partner. What a scandal it would be if that news got out! ... 10/10 experience; would hit him up him again.

Vixil | Tas-pri d’vixil

❄️ Talon - Anti-Cosmo's son, abandoned in a Pixie World casino as a newborn and taken in by Fergus. Never satisfied with where he is, but never satisfied by his plans to change course. Doesn't know his mother and Anti-Cosmo seems intent on keeping that information private...

Eskel | Urn d'eskel - Not a hypochondriac like he is in Cloudlands AU. Hm...

🌸 Sanderson, Ennet - The 2nd of two known pixie/wisp crossbreeds. H.P. took him under his wing after he found him passed out at a party. Very fidgety, likes music, and tries to keep H.P. in line. He has a couple half-siblings.

🌸 Longwood, Markell - A high-ranking pixie and Sanderson's rival. His mother (Columbine) is a royal pain in Pixie society, but she only wants the best for her precious son.

Other - Cosmo, Wanda, Jorgen, plus some Anti-Fairy OCs who appear in Cloudlands AU and play parallel roles here:

Si-vi d'mala (Eleanor | Anti-Florensa) - Anti-Cosmo's mom

Ru-vika d'hi (Mona | Anti-Saffron) - A.C's past flame

Tin d'lomdi (Eurydice | Anti-Miranda) - A.C.'s adopted daughter

Shon-vi d'tatla (Nova | Anti-Phoenix) - A.C.'s bio daughter

Kat d’reija (Judith | Anti-Snowball) - A.C.'s niece

There are no anti-pixies in this AU (RIP "Clash With the Anti-World"; I'll call you back).

This AU focuses on Pixie and Anti-Fairy culture. Between August 2016 and August 2024, it was confined to 2 stories with no more planned. It's now organized in its own AO3 series, opening potential to explore more someday (such as Fairy culture or human godkids).

Ships

Please do not come here expecting a consistent status quo. We live on a merry-go-round that moonlights as a chopping block.

H.P./Sapphire - Fergus and his partner were arrange married, their relationship now straining as Sapphire struggles with her growing attraction to him (Not something you want to admit in Pixie World).

Sapphire picks a new persona (gender, name, personality) every 500 years.

H.P./Reedfilter - Reedfilter was ordered to cut ties with her husband in order to become Head Pixie. Fergus catches onto her loneliness and flirts with her regularly... which must be kept under wraps.

Rumor has it he's responsible for her untimely death. Surely not...

Anti-Cosmo/Anti-Wanda - Once had a fling; currently living apart as casual friends. Anti-Cosmo would die of embarrassment if anyone found out he flirted with the counterpart of his own counterpart's partner. As you do.

Anti-Cosmo/Anti-Saffron - Had a summer fling. Anti-Saffron had her daughter with another man. Anti-Cosmo, by his own admission, was "young and desperate" and took the kid under his wing.

Background relationships - Shout-out to Sanderson's dad and Longwood's mom being exes who hate each other. Sorry about your divorce; congrats on the government-assigned lesbianism.

Whatever this is*:

* I am once again taking that photo of A.C. and H.P. raising a child together in "Fairly Odd Baby" 100% seriously.

Well... by "together," I mean Fergus is raising him and Anti-Cosmo pretends to pay child support, usually in the form of candy (which he's addicted to in this AU).

Also, A.C. is hiding a crush that will definitely not be taken advantage of by someone with a history of seducing authority figures. Yeah, we're goin' there.

Setting

🌸 Pixie World - Big business. Fergus recently retired from casino work to look after his son and moved to office work. The Head Pixie heavily dictates everything, from education to work assignments to matchmaking to approving conception.

Pixies receive a magic boost during spring

☀️ Fairy World - Paradoxically obsessed with both freedom and order. Plenty of small towns and big cities, but lacks the heavy emphasis on "downtown office building aesthetic" you see in Pixie World. Sometimes streets are multi-layered and made from playing cards. A mess to outsiders, but locals like it fine.

Fairies receive a magic boost during summer

🍁 & ❄️- Anti-Fairy World - A dreary-looking land that thrives nonetheless, self-sufficient without the other worlds (and proud of it). The Autumn Court (east) has a culture of hunting, livestock rearing, and farming. Lots of clothing shops, taverns, and bakeries. Big on outdoor survival.

The Winter Court (west) has academies, training fields, and castles; they teach magic, reading, writing, culture, history, politics, social skills (especially for interacting with Fairies or aliens), and more.

Anti-Fairies receive a magic boost during either autumn or winter depending on their family affiliation

Is It For Me?

This AU is firmly in the upper teens and/or M range due to innuendo and seduction. Not likely to have E-rated works, but we'll see.

This universe's lore sticks pretty close to show canon. Worldbuilding does have depth, but I consider it pretty shallow.

-> There's no Wolbachia pipientis, Anti-Fairy zodiac culture, honey-lock, gynes, drones, preening, anti-pixies, or Refracts here

-> Insect and bat DNA is played down, so the Fae are pretty much just "small humans with magic and wings." That said, I leaned into some pieces of fairytale lore (with a lot of creative interpretation).

-> I consider this AU easier to get into, though it's definitely... one of the story flavors ever. Is it fluffy? No. But can we expect happy endings here? ... I have no idea! :'D

⭐ Seriously though, I don't suggest this AU if you're uncomfortable with angst or unhappy plots. This is a messy one full of villain characters making poor backstory decisions.

"Riddle, why do you keep doing this to us?" / "Look, when I try writing things with wider market appeal, they're original work. You guys get the wild stuff."

Major Themes

Choice, expectations, identity, pushing against tradition, power, trust, secrecy, deceit, finding your place.

There's also a theme about friendship, but I need you to understand that I am standing over it and looking at it with a sigh. This is an AU where friendships go to die.

Plot Highlights

- Anti-Cosmo keeps trying to sneak around. Fergus keeps tolerating him.

- Fergus struggles to save his marriage when his partner admits she's more attracted to him than Pixie culture really normalizes.

- Fergus sent Talon to Spellementary School. When he never arrives, Anti-Cosmo flips.

- Anti-Cosmo and Anti-Wanda are forbidden from flirting with each other. This doesn't stop them in the least.

- After Fergus kisses her to clear her head with a pixie's oh-so-logical saliva magic, H.P. Reedfilter starts falling for his charms. Secretly, of course.

- Sanderson refuses to accept that he's been fired (or that H.P. doesn't like him). He hangs around despite blatant attempts to shoo him off.

- Anti-Cosmo gets increasingly paranoid by the thought that he may have more kids floating around than he thought.

- POV: You raise a kid with a guy for centuries and now you have a crush on him, alone in a hotel room where you're supposed to be signing a contract. You're both notorious for seducing people as a scam. oh no.

Ongoing?

Drafts for this AU began in 2016, with the first piece posted August 12th of that year. Many loose drafts exist, but polishing and organizing them in a coherent and chronological storyline takes time.

This AU is ongoing, but updates slowly as it's low priority compared to Cloudlands AU works.

Reedfilter Rules AU now has its own series on AO3! Subscribe there if you'd like emails.

Warnings, notes, and explanations below so readers can learn more about this AU. Don't like? Don't read.

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📅 Main 'Fic - Reedfilter Rules

A pixie would never flirt his way up the corporate ladder. It's simply... not done.

A collection of scenes from multiple POVs, kicking off with Fergus's failing marriage (and Reedfilter hitting on Anti-Cosmo, who's not impressed).

🌄 First Written - "Only an Idea"

The new Head Pixie takes a curious interest in a lowly cubicle worker who wandered into a party.

OR, Sanderson's first encounter with H.P. occurs when he wakes up hungover. H.P. can't get rid of him.

📅 Chronological Start - TBA

Reedfilter Rules is currently the chronological start of this AU, though there may be earlier pieces in the future (since turning this into a series frees me from the restriction of keeping everything within the one work).

🗺️ Worldbuilding

Fairly light worldbuilding, although Anti-Cosmo's POV definitely depicts him rambling on about it since that's kind of his thing as a character. Worldbuilding is pretty much what canon said on the tin: you've got several magical races living in the clouds above Earth, and some of them aren't so nice.

This AU pushes the ideas of the Seelie and Unseelie Courts... Specifically, the idea that Fairies, Pixies, and Anti-Fairies are all mischief-makers. Fairies just have a prettier reputation in human eyes... but the humans aren't here right now. Are they?

There are tons of species in this world, but they're considered their own unique species (as opposed to Cloudlands AU where they're considered Fairy subspecies).

Fairy World is a melting pot that welcomes people of any race

Seasonal Strength - Magic ebbs and flows with the seasons, affecting how willing each race is to use their magic (especially against the other races).

🌸 - Pixie World gets a boost in spring

☀️ - Fairy World gets a boost in summer

🍁 & ❄️ - Anti-Fairy World's two realms get boosted in Autumn and Winter (respectively).

Anti-Fairies also get a boost every Friday the 13th. Pixies get a boost in late November (Gray Tuesday mention!) and Fairies on October 31st / November 1st (Samhain). Magical creatures can influence their surroundings - Anti-Cosmo sussed out H.P. Reedfilter when she stood on a beach, causing the surf to lap more intensely around her than elsewhere.

Pixie Culture - Pixie culture is about placing career above all, with the Head Pixie micromanaging everything (right down to who you're paired with, when you can reproduce, and when your relationship ends).

Anti-Fairy Culture - Anti-Fairies care deeply about their culture. In-story, Anti-Fairies use special given names unconnected to those of their counterparts. There's a lot more going on in their world than "plotting evil," though they're shameless about their mischief.

Anti-Fairies are very proud of their culture and individuality. It's important to them that they are self-sufficient and aren't tied to their counterparts... hence why it would be a huge scandal if it came out that Anti-Cosmo and Anti-Wanda had an affair.

In this AU, Anti-Cosmo's elder brother (Prince Mon d'lin) was meant to become High Count after his father. His elder brother's gone missing, heavily implied to be Anti-Cosmo's doing.

Anti-Cosmo is supposed to find a partner to rule beside him because magical strength shifts by season. You want both an Autumn and a Winter Court ruler on the throne at any one time... and A.C.'s bachelor days are numbered.

Also, Anti-Fairy names share their naming style with Cloudlands AU. Find a post with sample names HERE.

Genderfluidity - Fae can (and do) often change their bodies, both in anatomy and presentation. Fergus's partner Sapphire is a great example since she changes her identity every 500 years. Anti-Cosmo also flips between masculine and feminine presentations (with name adjustments reflecting this in line with Anti-Fairy name traditions).

📋 AU Notes & Warnings

Heavy focus on Pixies and Anti-Fairies. Doesn't focus on much else, as I find H.P., Sanderson, Anti-Cosmo, and Anti-Wanda pretty interesting. That said, I'm not opposed to writing other POVs (like Cosmo, Wanda, Juandissimo, and Jorgen) if I think up interesting plots for them.

Death Mentions - This AU doesn't have anything I'd call major character death, but Rani Reedfilter does drown. It's not graphic, but is mentioned repeatedly.

Expect threats to be tossed around, but this AU focuses more on intimidation, manipulation, and seduction than violence.

Anti-Fairy Feeding - Anti-Fairies are like vampire bats. They drain energy from others' bodies. The neck is a classic way to get a lot of energy, but biting a finger or wrist works well.

H.P. has a lot of scars on his hands from feeding Talon. Occasionally he feeds Anti-Cosmo, though A.C. claims Fairies are more nutritious.

Interspecies Relationships (and disdain for them) - Other pixies tend to look down on Fergus and Sanderson since they have will o' the wisp mothers. They are the only non-full-blooded pixies known to the universe during Reedfilter Rules.

Fairies, Anti-Fairies, and Pixies can change their bodies and reproduce with each other (and with other magical species, such as the wisps mentioned above).

Seduction - Fergus will flirt with anyone who might give him a leg up in life, even if he feels little to no attraction himself. Chiefly that means Reedfilter (the Head Pixie before him) and... Anti-Cosmo. However, other folks such as Anti-Wanda and Jorgen are theoretically on the table. Or the Fairy Council members, for that matter.

Anti-Cosmo is also totally down to flirt with people, again whether he's attracted or not. He's less interested in climbing political ladders and mostly flirts because it's fun.

I've previously said Jorgen is a no for them to flirt with because he's a rule-follower and not the type to go for seduction, which will almost certainly remain true.

They're mean to each other, they're implying things that have never happened, and it means NOTHING to them; do u see my vision?

Seductions can include one-night stands, longer-term flings, infidelity, and a general vibe of innuendo throughout this AU.

I'd say... Tentatively expect making out and potential sex scenes, but you shouldn't be surprised if those things appear in a more censored form (Ex: Heavily implied or fade to black). Not sure how much detail we'll get, but Reedfilter Rules is marked M, so it could definitely go that way.

My OG draft for Fergus seducing Rani (written 2016) probably took things farther than any other FOP work I've posted to date, and I've written alt (more censored) versions several times, but... that OG really calls to me as my favorite version, so I waffle between "Is this too much for people who've come to expect tame content from me after 8 years?" and "I really like this version better." I've gotten bolder about posting M or E works in recent years, so... /shrug.

As always, my M and E works are kept under my #ScarletPenguin pseud on AO3 so they can be easily avoided if you browse my main page (or easily found if you want them). Also, AO3 has a built-in filter system on user pages you can use to filter out such works with a few clicks, which people who read on AO3 probably know, so maybe I'm just being over-paranoid... :')

Light Romance - Anti-Cosmo is semi-seeking a partner to settle with. He flirts a lot and has a growing crush on both H.P.... and Anti-Wanda, although he tries not to let on.

Pregnancy & Childbirth - Definitely exist in this AU and are referenced on occasion. However, these don't play a large role, nor do I intend to portray them graphically.

There may be upset stomachs and pain mentions, along with conversation revolving around children (Ex: Speculating parenthood)

Other Drama - General political and magical drama, such as Pixies working on 37-year plans while Anti-Fairies get extra mischievous on Friday the 13th. Bickering over land, resources, godkids, and Da Rules. Messing with Jorgen. Stealing stuff. Also, cultural differences causing interpersonal conflict.

Sanderson is sex-repulsed in this AU and only bonded with his first match, so he ignores all orders to sleep with the 2nd he was assigned to (to H.P.'s severe annoyance because he can't stand this guy pushing back).

This AU is still pretty rough since it's a collection of many pieces and they're shared with the public only when I'm 100% satisfied with the world they present. These are the big-picture issues I foresee, but there's potential for more.

If you think of any warnings I missed, please let me know!

✋ Notable Posts & Asks

Cloudlands AU was called Riddleverse Classic prior July 2024.

"Could you tell us more about the Reedfilter AU? What makes it different? Any favorite parts or ideas in mind?"

-> HERE - Outlines major characters

"Without too many spoilers, who is Rani Reedfilter and how does her leadership style compare to Fergus? How did she get her position, and are either of them better than the other as Head Pixie? How long did it takes for Fergus to seduce Rani?"

-> HERE - Rani details

"Once he’s Head Pixie, what does Fergus see in Sanderson, and how (If at all) does that slowly morph into an actual friendship? What surprises him about Sanderson? Fergus seduces others and uses sex in the most calculated, un-loving ways possible, so what is it like for him to NOT take things with Sanderson in that direction?"

-> HERE - Sanderson details & a clarification that sex isn't Fergus's go-to tactic.

"You’ve given us some info on how A.C. and H.P. get along (which also makes some talks between them in Fairy Baby seem even more flirtatious now) but how does Jorgen fit into things? Did H.P. ever try to seduce him? Did A.C. ever try to seduce him!? (Trying to seduce Jorgen honestly sounds like a competition just dumb enough for them to try)"

-> HERE - H.P.-Jorgen rivalry, A.C.-Jorgen rivalry, & info on Pixie World's size.

Doodles & Talon's AU introduction -> HERE

"How does Longwood fit into the Reedfilter AU? Do any other pixies that we know of from Origins/Knots play any notable roles?"

-> HERE - Explanation on how parallel universes work in all my FOP worldbuilding & Longwood details (Daddy issues)

"Is Anti-Sanderson still Head Anti-Pixie in Reedfilter Rules AU? If not, what's he like?"

-> HERE - No anti-pixies in this AU

"In the Reedfilter AU, what are common stereotypes for Pixies, Anti-Fairies, and Fairies compared to Classic? Also, does the hierarchy established by the Eros family still exist?"

-> HERE - Rivalries & explanation on unique species for this AU

"In classic, it seems like H.P. tries to take over Fairy World more for attention than anything else. What are his motivations for “evil plans” in Reedfilter Rules?"

-> HERE - RR!H.P. is less extreme. "He’s more relaxed, less aggressive, and less likely to grab the spotlight. He still enjoys the spotlight, but the attention is a side benefit and not the main goal."

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You can create works based on this AU. Please cite me and/or the AU as appropriate (i.e. for things very specific to this AU). You are free to expand on ideas you've thought of thanks to my AU as a jumping off point. I'd love to reblog or link things to my AO3 works if I see them!

I write content with morally gray characters. Please don't portray my story events or worldbuilding out of context with intentional malice. As in, I request you do not post things created for the specific intention of bashing me or the AU

[swagmarvels]

What Should Be Included in the Perfect Employee Welcome Kit?

A well-crafted employee welcome kit is more than just a collection of office supplies—it reflects your company culture, values, and appreciation for new hires. A thoughtfully designed welcome kit enhances the onboarding experience and sets the stage for long-term employee engagement and satisfaction.

So, what should be included in the perfect employee welcome kit? Let’s explore the essentials that make a new employee feel valued and prepared for success.

1. Branded Office Supplies

Nothing makes an employee feel like part of the team faster than branded office essentials. Items such as:

Company-branded notebooks

Pens, sticky notes, and planners

Customized folders and lanyards

These items help new employees stay organized while reinforcing brand identity.

2. Tech Gadgets for Productivity

Equipping your new team members with useful tech gadgets enhances their efficiency. Consider including:

Wireless mouse and keyboard

USB flash drives or external hard drives

High-quality headphones or earbuds

Smartphone stand or wireless charger

These gadgets ensure a seamless work experience, especially in hybrid or remote work settings.

3. Desk Organizer Essentials

A clutter-free workspace boosts productivity and focus. A well-structured employee welcome kit should include:

A stylish desk organizer

Cable management accessories

A desktop calendar

A high-quality water bottle or coffee mug

These items help create a clean and comfortable workspace, leading to better efficiency.

4. Personalized Swag Items

Adding a personal touch to the welcome kit makes employees feel appreciated. Some great swag ideas include:

Customized tote bags

Company-branded t-shirts or hoodies

Personalized nameplates or ID badges

Stickers or motivational desk cards

Such items make the onboarding experience more memorable.

5. Employee Handbook and Welcome Letter

A warm welcome letter from the CEO or team leader adds a personal touch, while an employee handbook helps them understand company policies, culture, and expectations. Digital versions of these materials can also be included for easy access.

6. Health and Wellness Goodies

Encouraging wellness from day one shows you care about your employees’ well-being. Consider adding:

Stress-relief items like fidget toys or stress balls

Healthy snacks or meal vouchers

Essential oils or scented candles for relaxation

A focus on wellness fosters a positive and motivating work environment.

7. Access to Company Tools and Resources

Providing access to essential work tools ensures a smooth transition. Include:

Login credentials for company software

Guides on how to use internal systems

Contact details of key team members

These resources help new employees integrate quickly into their roles.

A well-thought-out employee welcome kit creates a great first impression and fosters a sense of belonging. By including practical office supplies, useful tech gadgets, desk organizers, personalized swag, and wellness items, you set the foundation for employee engagement and productivity.

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[harleyivanova]

Corporate Swag Trends to Watch in 2024

In the ever-evolving world of corporate culture, one thing remains constant – the importance of swag. Corporate swag, or promotional merchandise, has become a powerful tool for companies to enhance brand visibility, engage employees, and leave a lasting impression on clients https://homment.com/uE8Qr3y988EUF35pIM0N

[oliviathompsonsblog]

Tips for Choosing the Right Eco-Friendly Swag Company

Businesses too have started to incorporate corporate sustainability goals into their promotional efforts. It demonstrates they care for the environment. Distribution of eco-friendly swag is a popular method. However, the choice can be bewildering. It can make choosing the right eco-friendly swag company daunting. Some tips to make this task easier:

Establish the Swag Company’s Eco-Credentials

The first thing is inquiring about the certification the swag company has that can prove their commitment to sustainability. Typically, the company should be able to show you certifications like Fair Trade, Forest Stewardship Council, or B Corp.

You should also check out the materials the eco friendly swag company uses. Look out for sustainable materials like recycled plastics, bamboo, cotton, of biodegradable materials. Check the manufacturing processes. You can find out their adherence to eco-friendly practices such as energy efficiency, low waste production, and ethical labor.

Appraise Product Selection

Look for a swag company with an extensive catalog of sustainable promotional products. The company should be able to offer you just about anything you want across all popular product categories. Ask the company if they will customize the selected swag items with your logo or eco conscious branding. When choosing eco friendly swag, look for items that are practical and usable. It will ensure the recipients will appreciate them and use them. Moreover, high-quality items will last longer, reduce waste, and support your brand values.

Study Packaging and Shipping Practices

You should choose a corporate swag company that focuses on minimal packaging. It should use biodegradable or recycled materials instead of non-recyclable materials and plastics.

Also find out the shipping practices of the company. You should give preference to companies that use eco-friendly shipping methods like carbon-neutral shipping.

Assess Customer Reviews and Testimonials

When evaluating sustainable swag companies, you should invariably find out how customers have rated their products and services. Do not go only by the testimonials provided by the company. You can go online and look at complaint boards or instances of litigation for poor products and services. Reach out their customers and inquire firsthand about the company’s product quality reliability, environmental responsibility, and the quality of customer service. A good indication is the number of companies giving them repeat business.

You should not rely only on the pictures of the swag items in the product catalog. Ask to see samples so you can assess their appearance and quality. Show them around to a panel of employees and potential recipients. Their feedback will let you make an informed decision regarding the quality, usability, and general likeability of the products.

Evaluate the Pricing and Your Budget

Once you have settled on the swag items, you should ask for competitive quotes from the right corporate swag vendors. The price is very important but you should actively consider the quality, eco-friendliness, and options for customization before making your choice. Find out how much discount the company can give on bulk or long-term orders and the credit period.

Conclusion

You should consider various factors like product appropriateness, quality, eco-friendliness, and customer reviews to decide on the company and the swag items. By following these tips, you can select a reputable company that aligns with your sustainability values and delivers high-quality promotional products.

[the-ghost-bracket]

VikingPilot propaganda:

"Unreliable narrator of all time, this FUCKED UP MESS OF A GHOST has sooooo much nonsense going on and going WRONG with him. This mans starts off as a tragic character whos unable to interact with ANYONE, but once he becomes semi-corporeal and is finally able to speak to others, this results in a LOT of problems for everyone else.

To simply name a few, he phases through things and jump-scares people any chance he gets, he went to unreasonable extremes in order to acquire an I.O.U. from a very powerful person (Legundo) that ultimately accidentally results in a mini apocalypse, he gets an I.O.U. from someone else (Fixxit) and just orders him to stop Legundo at all costs?, hes ALMOST canonically plural/two people, this bitch has a fucking insane underground vault (with like twelve full sets of netherite, a dimond and netherite throne, and its just spooky as hell), He probably has the best scary laugh i’ve ever heard, and hes ALWAYS up to mischief.

Oh also he tries to do some Dark Magic but isn’t capable of going through with it due to Legundo not properly following through with his I.O.U., and he decides to remind Legundo of this in the MOST mentally well adjusted way possible ( https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxbcBe_A7YYtt2K33_Rm4V71SG0sqdnEY_ ).

Anyways thats most of the major nonsense I can think of for right now so uhhh! Enjoy the VikingPilot propaganda and please remember you are NEVER immune to Bell Noises!"

"Lovely unreliable narrator who loves jumpscaring his friends."

"quote from the ghosty boy himself. ""what do the interest rates look like on your word?"""

"he's a ghost. he has no memories. his soul got torn asunder by an evil magic book. he's trying to do a ritual from the evil magic book that split him in half so that he can get his memories back. he's a sneaky bastard who's double crossing everyone else on the server. he makes a lot of really terrible jokes. he (canonically!) says trans rights. vikingpilot you agree reblog."

"split color scheme. unreliable narrator. plural swag. committed tax fraud."

"Viking is a ghost haunting the world of Dominion SMP! For a long time, he was merely an observer— no one could see him, no one could hear him, he couldn’t interact with anything; no one knew he even existed. That was, I until the members of Dominion killed the Ender Dragon. This changed… something… in the world, and caused him to be visible, audible, and (mostly) tangible.

From there, he made a haunted graveyard, spooked people by sneaking up on them and shouting ‘Bell noises!!’, had a totally normal and not at all unhinged response to (one) asking for a favor, and (two) following up on that favor when it had not yet been kept, and he built a creepy mansion! He also plays piano!

He’s not sure how or when he died, but he feels certain that he was someone important. At some point in the time he was a ghost, he somehow got his hands on a book, which contains different rituals, and apparently, the contents of this book broke his mind, somewhat splitting it in two, and possibly being the source of his amnesia. Notably, the book contains a ritual that would allow him to regain his memories, and this has been his main objective for most of the series."

"ghost of ALL TIME. haunted his friends for months before they suddenly became able to see him. walks through walls. has world's most evil nervous laugh. knows exactly where his hinges are buried. unreliable narrator. has an underground vault full of diamonds and expensive armor, including a throne made of netherite. causes shenanigans on purpose. lived in an underground graveyard and then a haunted mansion. monologued for 11 minutes about wanting to do dark magic in order to necromancy himself and cure his amnesia. very pluralcoded. won round 1 of a sexyman bracket despite being a niche character. the most guy/ghost of all time forever"

"i haven’t actually watched dominion,,, but like. i keep seeing this funky little unreliable narrator ghost man on my dash sometimes. so fuck yeah."

"He’s just a silly little ghost guy!"

[its-to-the-death]

Glasses Swag Tournament Preliminary Round #2

Only one of these characters will make it into the bracket so vote for your favorite!

[keystone8379]

hiiiii keystone if you were invited to a Halloween party but you COULD NOT dress up as like. a character or corporeal thing or established costume thing/archetype (ghost witch clown pumpkin etc.) and you HAD to dress up as an abstract concept, what concept would you pick and how would you go about dressing up as it. this is a test i will grade you

Probably something that lets me get drip like a broken faucet. Idk what though, dressing as characters is more fun to me.

You know, actually, regarding cosplay, fan expo, Toronto’s big nerd convention was a little over a week ago at this point and I had a few good costume ideas. My initial ideas were to use my grad robes in a Xemnas fit, but then A) I would have to wear a wig, and B) people would just think I’m Mr. Star Wars.

What I ended up going with was a Dr. Maruki costume but I didn’t have an apple juice box on hand so I just picked up a bottle of apple juice from a nearby subway. What can you do. I also don’t know how to tie a tie but really who cares? There I am!

I feel a lot better posting pictures of myself here than on Instagram. Don’t need to worry about weird Persona fans here. Anyway, the best idea for a costume I had, and the reason I’m making this post, is because JP would be such a SICK character to cosplay. LOOK AT THIS MF!

Unfortunately, as you might have guessed, no where was selling orange pants or an orange vest. Maybe one day I will drip swag like a broken faucet. Not today though. What were we talking about again?