Saturday, December 19, 2009

Second Annual Tacky Christmas Sweater Extravaganza is TODAY!

Don't forget - Swagger's 2nd Annual Tacky Christmas Sweater Extravaganza is TODAY! Come out, have fun, and save on gifts for your family and friends OR you:)! (Don't worry we won't tell if it is for you:)!)

Today only from 10 am - 5 pm IF you wear a TACKY Christmas Outfit:
  • 20% off any one item (excluding Trollbeads and Local Designers)

  • Free Gift with Purchase

  • Awesome prizes for the top 3 outfits

We thought we would show you our winners from last year to see what you might be up against!

Yes - those are Christmas stirrup pants and a man in an ornaments sweater:! We love our customers!!!!!!!!

We can't wait to see what you guys have in store for us this year!
See you soon!
Mandy

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Second Annual Tacky Christmas Sweater Extravaganza

Tacky Christmas Sweater Party 2008The Swagger Gifts Second Annual Tacky Christmas Sweater Extravaganza will be on Saturday, December 19th, 2009!

Join us in your tackiest Christmas Outfit (and we mean TACKY!) at the store on December 19th and receive:

  • Free Gift with Purchase

  • 20% off any one item (excluding Trollbeads and Local Designers)

  • We will also have prizes for the Top 3 outfits!

  • Bring your mom, bring your neighbor, bring your friends - bring anyone who enjoys a good tacky sweater!

    Friday, December 11, 2009

    This week Swagger's FB Giveaway Winner is.....

    Oops! Sorry guys - I messed up last week! I thought I hit publish on the blog but obviously I didn't so the winner of the Danielson Designs sign didn't know! Sorry here is the info for the last two weeks!:)
    SO two weeks ago we gave our The Studio Signs and Frames! The winner was #6 Meredith Kate Bell! What are you going to do on your sign or frame? The opportunities are endless! See her comment below! Email me at mandy@swaggergifts.com and I will hook you up with your gift! You have until next Friday December 18th to claim your prize!
    And LAST week we gave away our coffee mug! The winner was #24 - Claudine Bogart! You will be drinking your coffee on the go IN STYLE! Congratulations! Email me at mandy@swaggergifts.com and I will hook you up too! You have until next Friday December 18th to claim your prize!
    This week we are so excited to be offering our new Large Terry Cloth Monogrammed bag as our FB Friday of the Week! Great for anything you need to collect -makeup, jewelry..barbie dolls:) Whatever! All you have to do to get yourself entered is hop on over to Swagger Gifts' FB Friday of the Week Photo Album, become a fan of Swagger Gifts on FB, and leave a comment before next Friday December 18th!


    Good Luck!

    Wednesday, December 9, 2009

    Trollbeads Holiday Trunk Show Going on Today and Tomorrow!

    Trollbeads Trunk Show at Swagger Gifts

    Tuesday, December 8th through Thursday, December 10th
    Trollbeads Trunk Show at Swagger Gifts

    Need a great reason to come pick out your favorites and select a few great gifts for the Trollbeads fans on your list?

    Treat yourself (and your holiday budget) with Swagger's Trollbeads Trunk Show Specials!

    • Buy $100 worth of beads and get a free $25 glass bead!
    • Receive a free bracelet with the purchase of an upgraded clasp!
    • Receive a Free bracelet or leather necklace with the purchase of a chain necklace!
    • Receive $25 off a Fantasy pendant with the purchase of a Fantasy necklace!

    *Limit of 2 promotions per customer.

    PS: Ladies, send your honey to this guy-friendly event and we'll be happy to help him select the very best! Just stop in to create your very own personal Trollbeads Wish List beforehand and we'll make sure he gets on his way to picking out perfect gifts for the ladies on his list. (Just think: great gifts for you, for his mom, for his sister - the possibilities are endless... and he'll have a hand in all of them!)

    PS #2: Guys, bring your buddies along! With our help, you'll be right back to football, basketball, and fantasy leagues and your holiday shopping will be done! How much easier can it get? Your buddies will thank you!

    Monday, November 30, 2009

    On the 12th day of Shopping Deals, Swagger gave to me -$10 Gift Certificate for the entire Website

    On the 12th day of Shopping Deals, Swagger gave to me -$10 Gift Certificate for the entire Website

    Happy Black Monday Everyone! We hope you had a great Thanksgiving Weekend! We know you have lots of online shopping options today and we appreciate you joining us here at Swagger Gifts! We are very thankful for all our customers today and every day!

    We would like to offer you a $10 Gift Certificate towards ANYTHING online! We appreciate your business and want to say a big “Thank you!” – spend it on anything you’d like!

    Enter coupon code: MrsClaus at checkout when ordering on our website and receive $10 off your order! But don't delay - the deal goes away at Midnight Tonight!

    Sunday, November 29, 2009

    On the 11th day of Shopping Deals, Swagger gave to me - Great Gifts Under $30

    On the 11th day of Shopping Deals, Swagger gave to me - Great Gifts Under $30

    I know, I know – if there was ever a year to be on a budget… this is it, we feel ya! At Swagger, we have lots of items under $30 every day that will make great gifts for everyone on your list – including clients, teenagers, girl friends, mom, and dad!
    No matter how old you are these days it seems you need a key ring. Maybe not necessarily for your new car, but at least for the front door! Our Monogrammed Key Ring is great for everyone from teenagers to your mother. A little something to brighten up your purse!

    Our "soft as a sweater" scarves are brand new for this season and we LOVE them! Scarves are a fashion statement as much as they are a necessity. With all the cute colors and patterns it should be easy to find one for everyone on your list!

    We highly encourage drinking your 8 glassses of water per day! It is so much easier when the water stays cold though –right? Our monogrammed water bottle holder is the perfect solution!

    Monogrammed glassware under $30 – no way! Absolutely! Our super popular (and super trendy) Monogrammed Stemless Wine Glasses are perfect for the wine connoisseur on your list. Or our Monogrammed Double Old Fashion glasses are great for orange juice in the morning at breakfast or a glass of Scotch with Dad’s old College buddy. Our monogrammed glassware makes a very sophisticated and cherished gift for anyone on your list!

    Swagger Shopping Deal is 15% off everything mentioned in this blog. Enter coupon code: 30Rock at checkout when ordering on our website! But don't delay - the deal goes away at Midnight Tonight!

    Saturday, November 28, 2009

    On the 10th day of Shopping Deals, Swagger gave to me - Gifts for Girls on the Go

    On the 10th day of Shopping Deals, Swagger gave to me - Gifts for Girls on the Go

    You know the girl we’re talking about here! (You mostly talk to her on the phone because you can’t pin her down! ;-))
    Is she headed to the gym, class, or carpool? How about this cute monogrammed baseball hat for those “bad hair” days!

    Is she headed to the airport because her job takes her all over the place? Or maybe she is lucky enough to go on LOTS of vacations! Give her the gift that keeps on giving - BAG TAGS– by making sure she always ends up with her luggage!

    No matter where she is going – make sure she stays dry in style! We LOVE monogrammed umbrellas!

    Swagger Shopping Deal is 15% off everything mentioned in this blog. Enter coupon code: GoGirlsGo at checkout when ordering on our website! But don't delay - the deal goes away at Midnight Tonight!

    Friday, November 27, 2009

    On the 9th day of Shopping Deals, Swagger gave to me– Gifts for those who love “Snail Mail”

    On the 9th day of Shopping Deals, Swagger gave to me– Gifts for those who love “Snail Mail” Have you ever received a letter with one of these cute return address stamps? I find it makes that card stand out from all the other stuff in the mail box! The personalized stamp is one of the most popular gifts with our customers and your friend or family member will think of you every time they mail something. I even stamp my electricity bill with my stamp – why not – right? :-)

    Personalized Fold-over Note Cards are great to have on hand for everyone, but especially the person who appreciates the art of the hand written letter. You never know when you will need to thank someone for an act of kindness. These note cards come in several designs to fit any personality and you can even get them to fit your personalized stamp!

    Swagger Shopping Deal is 15% off everything mentioned in this blog. Enter coupon code: SnailMail at checkout when ordering on our website! But don't delay - the deal goes away at Midnight Tonight!

    This week our FB Giveaway winner of the Monogrammed Mousepad is....

    Last week we gave away our Fontaine Maury Mousepad! The winner was #7: Gina Ross! The other mice are going to be so jealous Gina!:) See her comment below:


    Email me at mandy@swaggergifts.com and I will hook you up with your gift! You have until next Friday December 4th to claim your prize! This week we are so excited to be offering our Personalized Signs and Frames by The Studio as our FB Friday of the Week! Great Family Gift! All you have to do to get yourself entered is hop on over to the Swagger Gift's FB Friday of the Week Photo Album, become a fan of Swagger Gifts on FB, and leave a comment before next Friday December 4th!

    Good Luck!

    Thursday, November 26, 2009

    On the 8th day of Shopping Deals, Swagger gave to me - Personalized Signs and Frames

    On the 8th day of Shopping Deals, Swagger gave to me - Personalized Signs and Frames

    I just bought this frame for my nieces and nephews! Isn’t it so cute?! (Answer, yes… yes it is.) A little something they can put out every year (and of course, remember their favorite Aunt Mandy)! I also love this “Home is Where your Story Begins” Sign – what a great gift for a newlywed couple or a client that just purchased a new home.
    Don’t forget Grammy or Nana! With this personalized frame you will be able to design a frame no matter what your special name for your Grandma is! And you know she will cherish anything that has pictures of her grandbabies in it!

    We are offering 15% off all the designs on our “The Studio” by Danielson Designs website. The opportunities are endless! If you can dream it, you can create it! Use Coupon Code GREATFUN and checkout!

    Wednesday, November 25, 2009

    On the 7th day of Shopping Deals, Swagger gave to me– Gifts for the Southern Belle

    On the 7th day of Shopping Deals, Swagger gave to me– Gifts for the Southern Belle

    You not only know this girl, but you may in fact, ACTUALLY BE THIS GIRL! The Southern Belle knows every word to Gone with the Wind, believes tea only comes one way (sweet, please!), and her favorite phrase is “bless your heart”.
    These sterling silver studs are the perfect accessory for everything from turtle necks to Lilly Pulitzer dresses! We gave these earrings away on our FB page and they were one of our top items commented on yet!

    Monogrammed Pashmina… because a Southern Belle doesn’t like to be cold!

    Just when you think you have run out of things to monogram we come up with something else! Check out our brand new Monogrammed Candles perfect for the Southern Belle on your list. Because you know us Southern Belles love us a monogram, y'all!

    Swagger Shopping Deal is 15% off everything mentioned in this blog. Enter coupon code: Belle at checkout when ordering on our website! But don't delay - the deal goes away at Midnight Tonight!

    Tuesday, November 24, 2009

    On the 6th day of Shopping Deals, Swagger gave to me - Gifts for the College Girls

    On the 6th day of Shopping Deals, Swagger gave to me - Gifts for the College Girls

    College – those were the days! :-) Unfortunately, my days at Georgia Tech were before digital cameras, but here is a scanned picture from back in the day of me and my sorority "little sis" Tish:)! It is so strange to see myself with long hair - but at least it isn't dyed black! I had that in college too - and NO you aren't seeing a picture of that!:)
    College reminds me of so many things – great friends, football games, dorm rooms, early morning classes, getting my car towed – a lot… but I digress. Here are some of the most popular items with our college crowd and I know they would be happy to unwrap them (personalized with their school colors or Greek letters, of course) this Holiday season!

    Monogrammed Bathwrap. Did I mention dorm life? And communal bathrooms? I wish I would have had one of these – it would have made life a whole lot easier… and less awkward! I can still remember how challenging it was to hold up my towel and carry all my bathroom stuff, while wearing flip flops, none the less! :-)

    Monograms made of vinyl letters for the car are still THE THING on College Campuses. Girls like to add their monogram to everything - I can’t say I blame them – so do I:) (Maybe we never grow out of this!) And it makes it a lot easier to find your white Honda accord in the midst of all the other white Honda accords. :-) (Have I ever mentioned the time I tried and tried and tried to unlock my Accord only to realize the lei in the rearview mirror - instead of croakies and tortoise shell sunglasses - meant I was trying to drive off in someone else's car instead of my own? Thankfully, the parking lot was empty at the moment and I quickly got in my own car and boogied before anyone caught that embarrassing experience!)

    Road Trip! (or “Away Game!”) This monogrammed bag is perfect for over night trips or as a carry on for longer distances (Spring Break perhaps). The design is classic and would look great no matter where they are headed!

    Finally – every college girl (or guy) needs their own Can Cooler! From trying to keep your Diet Coke cold on the way to class or hanging out a tailgate on a hot Fall day – you can never go wrong with a can cooler! A monogrammed cooler kills two birds with one stone – your drink will stay cold AND you will always know which drink is yours! Seriously – the perfect gift!

    Swagger Shopping Deal is 15% off everything mentioned in this blog. Enter coupon code: CollegeGirls at checkout when ordering on our website! But don't delay - the deal goes away at Midnight Tonight!

    Monday, November 23, 2009

    On the 5th day of Shopping Deals, Swagger gave to me - Gifts for Business Professionals

    On the 5th day of Shopping Deals, Swagger gave to me - Gifts for Business Professionals

    Buying gifts for colleagues and clients sometimes seems daunting because you want to make sure you get them perfect thing they will use and appreciate! How about a few things for the office?
    Our Large Monogrammed Note Pad is very professional and will remind the receiver of you every time they write a note.

    Do you play golf together? How about our Monogrammed Golf Towel. What a great gift with a gift certificate for a round of golf at their favorite course!

    I love my monogrammed Mouse Pad! It is one of those things you never knew you needed but you use EVERY DAY and it makes you smile! It really still is the little things in life.

    Do you have a friend or colleague that takes their laptop everywhere? Is it unprotected or worse –in a non-descript black cover – yuck! Our monogrammed laptop cover is a great gift for anyone who travels with their laptop whether it is across town or across the country!

    Finally, one item that is a favorite with our customers is Monogrammed Glassware. We have several customers who have given a set to all of the other doctors in their practice or law office. Glassware is a great gift that everyone can use – and we have lots of options whether you want to give alcohol-related glassware or not! (It’s also a gift that lasts for ages.)

    Swagger Shopping Deal is 15% off everything mentioned in this blog. Enter coupon code: BusyProf at checkout when ordering on our website! But don't delay - the deal goes away at Midnight Tonight!

    Sunday, November 22, 2009

    On the 4th day of Shopping Deals, Swagger gave to me - Gifts for the Man in your Life

    On the 4th day of Shopping Deals, Swagger gave to me - Gifts for the Man in your Life

    We always hear, "What do I get my husband/boyfriend/dad/hard to shop for man in my life for the Holidays?" Well have no fear because we have 3 no fail items – seriously! We have personally given these items to the men in our lives and they have been received very warmly.
    Does your man wear a suit to work or to church on Sunday? This tie bar is our #1 selling men’s item on our website. My husband has been begging me to get him one – who knew this little item would be so popular? (Oh and don’t worry he is getting one for Christmas! I didn’t want you to lose any sleep:))

    Okay – 24 oz Big-T Tervis Tumbler. Enough said. Guys LOVE this cup! Seriously, my husband refuses to drink out of anything else. And so does my Dad. AND my father in law. Life time guarantee, keeps drinks cold, and Made in the USA! The Entire Collection of Tervis Tumblers is great - so check out that too!

    Does your man have a regular poker game at the house? See his man cave retreat and raise him one (or more) sets of personalized Beer Mugs or Double Old Fashions to really up the ante! (And don’t forget, the house ALWAYS wins… these mugs are dishwasher safe!)

    Swagger Shopping Deal is 15% off everything mentioned in this blog. Enter coupon code: ManlyMan at checkout when ordering on our website! But don't delay - the deal goes away at Midnight Tonight!

    Saturday, November 21, 2009

    On the 3rd day of Shopping Deals, Swagger gave to me - Gifts for the Entertainer

    On the 3rd day of Shopping Deals, Swagger gave to me - Gifts for the Entertainer

    Do you have a friend that is always throwing the best parties and basically just being fabulous? The “entertaining friend” is a good one to have – that way you always have a great party to go to – right? ;-)

    The entertainer can never have enough “fun party stuff” so be sure to get her something to show her how much you love attending her shindigs!
    The personalized cutting board can be used for cutting limes or for serving cheese and the initial makes it “over the top” fabulous! Perfect for entertaining and perfect for every entertainer on your list with boards starting at only $36.

    How about some monogrammed glassware for the intimate dinner party? The perfect touch to set the table just right! Our favorite? Monogrammed All-Purpose Wine Glasses - of course!:)

    Or for the really BIG party how about this party bucket to hold all the drinks? Perfect for everything from a kid’s birthday party to the annual Luau! $32

    We are offering 15% off on everything mentioned in this blog on our website until Midnight Tonight! Enter coupon code: MarthaStewart at checkout!

    Friday, November 20, 2009

    On the 2nd day of Shopping Deals, Swagger gave to me– Gifts for the Whole Family

    On the 2nd day of Shopping Deals, Swagger gave to me– Gifts for the Whole Family

    We love “family” gifts and enjoy giving something the whole family can use! (Of course mom is usually the most excited but really the whole family does actually benefit!)
    My favorite family gift is the Mega Mat! It is great for the beach, picnics, and any other family outing you can think of! And it can be washed in the washing machine – which is a huge plus! I know we have spilt our fair share of stuff on our Mega Mat but it still looks great!

    “Call me when you get in – I went to Susan’s house.” “I’m outside in the garden.” “Remember to buy Milk”. Families always have lots of messages for each other. Use these super cute dry erase Memo Boards to keep up with everything!

    We just added our Cozy Fleece Blanket to the website because it has been such a hit in our Cary, NC store! Just thinking about these blankets makes me want to snuggle up under one on the couch and watch a movie! The only problem will be that everyone will be fighting over it!

    Swagger Shopping Deal is 15% off everything mentioned in this blog. Enter coupon code: FamilyDeals at checkout when ordering on our website! But don't delay - the deal goes away at Midnight Tonight!

    This week our FB Giveaway winner is

    Last week we gave away one of our brand new Monogrammed Candles! And the winner is #5: Barbara Flohr! Your house will be filled with cinnamon spice in no time! See her comment below! Email me at mandy@swaggergifts.com and I will hook you up with your gift! You have until next Friday November 27th to claim your prize! This week we are so excited to be offering our Monogrammed Mousepad as our Facebook Frida of the Week. Great gift the techie in your life! All you have to do to get yourself entered is hop on over to Swagger's FB Photo Album, become a fan of Swagger Gifts on FB, and leave a comment before next Friday November 27th!

    Good Luck!

    Thursday, November 19, 2009

    On the 1st day of Shopping Deals, Swagger gave to me – Monogrammed Gifts for Teachers

    Today Thursday November 19 we are starting the 12 Days of Shopping Deals! Make sure to check back for the next 12 days to get in on the deals!

    On the 1st day of Shopping Deals, Swagger gave to me – Monogrammed Gifts for Teachers

    Thank you to all our teachers out there! We really appreciate all the time you spend with our children helping them become the leaders of tomorrow!

    We have a lot of teachers as “Fans” on our Facebook Page and these are the items that they have commented on and said they really liked - items teachers can really use!

    I know you all love the teachers in your lives, but we get bogged down by all the other “Holiday Stuff” and forget to get them something special – just for them. That is why we have Teachers as the 1st day of Shopping! Get them something personalized this year so they know how much you really care!

    Here are our favorite three gifts for teachers! Use the coupon code: TEACHERSROCK for 15% off everything mentioned in this blog when ordering on our website. But you need to act quickly - the coupon code is only good until Midnight tonight!


    Clip boards: $38 - Great for taking notes on the go! This was our teacher's number 1 pick on our Facebook page!

    Small Notepad to match: $23 - What a cute way for teachers to send home a note to the parents !

    Keychain Bracelet: $29.50 - We have had teachers asking us for this item for years and we finally have it -Yeah! Teachers can wear their keys on their wrist so they don't have to worry about where the keys to the classroom went!

    Friday, November 13, 2009

    And the Winner of the Facebook Friday of the Week is........

    Last week we gave away one of our new monogrammed scarves! I’m so glad you all liked the colors as much as we do! The lucky winner is:#44 – Juantia Lee! Congratulations Juanita- what’s your favorite color scarf? You will have to send us a picture of you wearing it! See her comment below!
    Email me at mandy@swaggergifts.com and I will hook you up with your gift! You have until next Friday September 4th to claim your prize! For this week’s Facebook Friday contest, we are giving away one of our brand new monogrammed candles – available in 3 incredibly yummy scents – vanilla bean, honeysuckle vine, and cinnamon spice!

    All you have to do to get yourself entered is hop on over to Swagger Gift’s FB Friday of the Week Photo Album, become a fan of Swagger Gifts on FB, and leave a comment before next Friday September 4th!

    We are also offering a 15% off coupon good for the FB Giveaway of the Week. Check out the FB page for details!
    Good Luck!

    Monday, November 9, 2009

    Thanks for Shopping at Swagger, Y'all!

    Thank you for helping us make the 3rd Annual Holiday Open House Preview Party and the 7th Annual Holiday Open House so very festive and fabulous at Swagger Gifts!

    On Thursday at the Preview Party, we raised approximately $2,000 for Cary, NC non-profit, Life Experiences, Inc., had some great times with friends, and welcomed many new faces to Swagger Gifts! We appreciate your support, enthusiasm for this event, and patience while placing your custom orders and checking out. We truly have the best customers in the world!

    Every year, we strive to make our Holiday Open House events better and better - and this year is no exception. We'd love your feedback and would love to hear your suggestions and ideas! Feel free to email Mandy at Mandy@SwaggerGifts.com with your feedback or just to say "Hi!" :-)

    Thanks for shopping, y'all!

    Happy Holidays!
    -The Girls at Swagger Gifts

    Happy 7th Birthday to Swagger!

    We wanted to say THANK YOU to all of our customers for making it possible to celebrate our 7th Birthday! We have been having an amazing time since 2002 and we owe it all to you!
    What is it about birthdays that makes you want to reminisce? Every year on Swagger's Birthday I go back through all the pictures we have taken of the store since we opened. I love to look at all the changes in Swagger's life and to see how far we've come. I love the birthday quote that goes something like this " The thing I love most about birthdays is that you don't lose all the other ages!" So true!

    One cool thing that has happened since 2002 is that Swagger is now a major buzz word! But I'm glad to say we had Swagger before T.I, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, or Fergie! NO ONE on the corner has Swagger Like Us! (You have no idea how long I've want to fit that into one of our blogs:))

    I thought I'd show you some pics from our Opening Day 7 years ago in 2002 and what the same view point looks like now. The funny things is - I thought the store was PACKED FULL OF STUFF when we opened!:) Haha! Wow - how things have changed!

    Then - Nathan and I at our Grand Opening -don't you just love my dark hair!

    Now - We got new Zebra curtains a couple years ago - I love them!


    Then - Doesn't it look full?:) Even though there wasn't a whole lot - I still look at this picture and can see all the GIFTS WITH ATTITUDE! We had cool stuff from day one - even if I have to say so myself:)! Do you see how we even had room for a table and chairs - but we were selling stationery so we needed somewhere to look at the books.:)


    Now - Before you could see all the way to the back - definitely not any more!


    Then - The Jewelry Counter - even if though there wasn't much in it - I still remember how beautiful that jewerly was! I still have a few pieces and say it is from my "Vintage Swagger Collection"!


    Now - We have A LOT more jewelry (there is a whole other wall of it) and lots more monogrammed stuff! And of course - we now carry Trollbeads!!!


    Thank you for continuing to shop with Swagger Gifts! We truly appreciate it!
    xoxo, Mandy

    Sunday, November 8, 2009

    Holiday Open House is TODAY!

    Come on out to Swagger TODAY from 10 am to 5 pm for our 7th Annual Holiday Open House! Our customers say this is their most FAVORITE Swagger event of the year! And this year we have really out done ourselves - if we have to say so ourselves!

    The "Swag Bags" are better than EVER, our Giveaways are better than EVER, and our gifts are better than EVER!!! Make sure to come early - the first 50 customers get one of the amazing "Swag Bags" with purchase!

    Specials for TODAY Only:
    Pick a candy cane for 20 – 50% off any one item
    50% off monogramming for items purchased at Swagger
    FREE freight on all personalized orders
    FREE personalization on ceramics
    FREE gift bag filled with goodies worth over $25 for the first 50 customers
    LOTS of prizes being given away

    Friday, November 6, 2009

    This week our FB Giveaway winner is....

    Last week we gave away our Fontaine Maury Key Chain. This week the winner is #12: Kim Walker! You go girl! You will soon have some pretty keys! See her comments below! Email me at mandy@swaggergifts.com and I will hook you up with your gift! You have until next Friday Nov 13th to claim your prize!
    This week we are so excited to be offering our Brand New Bright Scarves as our FB Friday of the Week. Such a cute girlfriend gift! All you have to do to get yourself entered is hop on over to Swagger Gift’s FB Friday of the Week Photo Album, become a fan of Swagger Gifts on FB, and leave a comment before next Friday November 6th!
    Good Luck!

    Thursday, November 5, 2009

    Holiday Open House benefiting Life Experiences, Inc is TONIGHT!

    Just a reminder to all that Swagger's Holiday Open House Preview Night benefiting Life Experiences, Inc is TONIGHT from 6 - 9 pm! Come out and shop for a great cause!

    Tickets are $10 in advance (you can buy them until 5:59:)) or $15 at the door (after 6 pm)! All tickets sales and 10% of store sales go to Life Experiences, Inc!

    Make sure to come early - the "Swag Bags" are AMAZING!!!! The first 50 people in the door will get one!

    Here are the specials for this night only:
    50% off monogramming for items purchased at Swagger
    FREE freight on all personalized orders
    FREE personalization on ceramics
    FREE gift bag filled with goodies worth over $25 for the first 50 customers
    LOTS of prizes given away– including $100 worth of Swagger Gifts certificates
    • And Cool Gifts sold at Special Prices for this night only! Including 20% off “Merry Christmas Ya’ll” T-Shirts (so cute!!!) and $12 Make Up Bag (including monogram)

    Friday, October 30, 2009

    This week our FB Giveaway winner is…. and we are giving away a Monogrammed Key Ring from Fontaine Maury!

    Last week we gave away our Set of 2 Tervis Tumbler mugs. Can you say TERVIS TUMBLER Fans - my goodness! This week the winner is #37: Christy Guenther! See her comment below! And before you guys accuse me of rigging the competition – I have also added the random.org number. It isn’t my fault that talking about Georgia Tech in your FB comments brings you good luck! ;) Email me at mandy@swaggergifts.com and I will hook you up with your gift! You have until next Friday Nov 6th to claim your prize!


    This week we are so excited to be offering one of our Brand New Fontaine Maury Key Rings – brand new as in just got them on the web yesterday(!) - as our FB Friday of the Week. Key chains are a great gift for all ages and at 20 Bucks you can’t go wrong! All you have to do to get yourself entered is hop on over to Swagger Gift’s FB Friday of the Week Photo Album, become a fan of Swagger Gifts on FB, and leave a comment before next Friday November 6th!
    Good Luck!

    Monday, October 26, 2009

    The Just In... The Elf on the Shelf!

    Some of my favorite memories from childhood are based on family traditions. I think it is because these traditions (especially at Christmas time) were part of the "magic" of the season and always something to look forward to.

    For example, on Christmas Eve we would always go to Candlelight Service at Church, drive around to see all the pretty/tacky Christmas lights in town, make lots of hors d'oeuvres for dinner, then settle down to open gifts from other family members. We always did it in that order. Period. It still makes me smile to think about it today :-)

    One of my favorite new Holiday Traditions is the Elf on the Shelf:

    We carried this in our store last year and we loved hearing stories from both the children and the parents about how they loved the Elf!

    The children would come in and tell us what they named the Elf and the parents would tell us how the Elf was keeping Bobbie and Susie in check during the Holiday season since he had a direct line to Santa ;-) I know that both the adults and children will look back fondly on the Elf as one of their favorite traditions.

    So of course, we couldn't pass up bringing that much happiness again this year - right?! So the Elf on the Shelf is back in at Swagger so make sure to come in early - he is already flying of the shelves and was almost sold out by Thanksgiving last year!

    I though I would share a letter from the author, Carol Aebersold, and how the "Elf on a Shelf" came to be:
    From My Family to Yours,

    This charming tradition began for our family when my children were very small. Like most children through the ages, they wanted to know how Santa really knew who was naughty or who was nice. Their answer, as in my own childhood, came in the form of a small pixie-elf.

    The first time the elf arrived at our home, my children officially adopted him by giving him a name. Each year he would arrive around the holidays, usually at Thanksgiving. His sole responsibility was to watch the children's behavior and report it to Santa each night. The next morning after the children awoke, they discovered the elf had returned from the North Pole and was now resting in a new and different place. My children would race each other out of bed to try and be the first to spy him in his new position.

    Over the years the tradition was perfected and rules were introduced. For example, to better preserve his mystique the children were not allowed to touch him but talking to him was a different matter all together. My children shared many secrets with the elf, and while he was under strict orders not to talk to them, the elf was under no such orders where grown-ups were concerned.

    Unwittingly, the tradition provided an added benefit: it helped the children to better control themselves. All it took was a gentle reminder that the "elf is watching," for errant behavior to be modified.

    I never dreamed this simple tradition would lead to so many treasured Christmas memories for our entire family. It is my earnest desire that The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition will bring as much joy to your family as it has to mine.

    Enjoy this tradition, and MAKE IT YOUR OWN!

    With my best wishes for you and those you love,
    Carol

    To many happy traditions!
    - Mandy

    Friday, October 23, 2009

    This week we our FB Giveaway winner is…. and we are giving away a Set of 2 17 oz Mugs from Tervis Tumbler!

    Last week we gave away our new Bag Tags from Fontaine Maury. Looks like you guys have had problems finding your black bag on the luggage carousel too! This week the winner is #3: Brianna Hart! See her comments below! Email me at mandy@swaggergifts.com and I will hook you up with your gift! You have until next Friday October 30th to claim your prize!
    This week we are so excited to be offering a Set of 2 17 oz Mugs from Tervis Tumbler as our FB Friday of the Week. Tervis Tumblers are a great gift for the “whole family”! All you have to do to get yourself entered is hop on over to Swagger Gift’s FB Friday of the Week Photo Album, become a fan of Swagger Gifts on FB, and leave a comment before next Friday October 30th!
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