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05 Jul 2016 4 Types of Insulated Water Bottles and Tumblers

Not all water bottles, tumblers and mugs are made the same! The one thing you may need to know when purchasing your next water bottle, tumbler or mug is the type of insulation used! At HotRef, we offer 4 different types of insulation used in our drinkware: air, foam, vacuum, and copper vacuum insulation! The type of insulation makes all the difference on how long each tumbler can keep your beverage hot or cold.

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At HotRef, we offer a wide variety of insulated water bottles and tumbler with different insulation that are perfect to keep your beverages either hot or cold throughout the day. Each drinkware can be customized to include a company name, logo, or a small message. Which, in turn, can make perfect corporate gifts or can be giveaways at trade shows and corporate events.

Air Insulation

Our air insulated tumblers  have a double-wall to harness the natural insulating properties of air! The double-wall insulation is created by inserting an inner liner that fits inside the outer shell, creating a layer of air in-between them. A perfect example is our popular Vortex Tumbler (pictured below)! The air pocket helps keep beverages hotter or colder and reduces condensation. Our vortex tumbler is BPA free and is the perfect tumbler to use at work, at home, or while you’re on the go! Our air insulated tumblers and mugs are perfect giveaways to market your business at trade shows.

Vortex Tumbler from HotRef

Foam Insulation

If you want to keep your beverage hot or warm for a longer period of time, then our foam insulated tumblers are a perfect alternative to air insulated tumblers. Like our Stainless Steel Tumbler, foam insulated tumblers are lined with foam between the inner and outer wall. Not only does foam help insulate, but also helps stop air infiltration.

Stainless Steel Tumbler from HotRef

Vacuum Insulation

Looking for a tumbler that can keep your coffee warm until lunch time? The our vacuum insulated water bottles, tumblers and mugs will do just that! For example, our Geometric Vacuum Tumbler 15oz (pictured below) can keep your coffee hot for up to 5 hours and up to 10 hours for cold beverages. Plus, it’s geometric design is stylish and appealing to the eye. Vacuum insulated tumblers and mugs consist of two flasks joined together. The gap between the two flasks is partially evacuated of air, creating a near-vacuum which significantly reduces heat transfer.

Geometric Vacuum Tumbler 15oz from HotRef

Copper Vacuum Insulation

If you want the most bang for you buck, our copper vacuum insulated water bottle and tumbler will keep your drink warm and cold for a long period of time compared to the rest! Cooper vacuum insulation is just like the vacuum insulated tumbler; they have 2 flasks that have no air in-between them, but the only difference is that the inner wall in copper plated.  The copper plated wall makes all the difference, as it keeps drinks hot for up to 8 hours and 16 hours for cold drinks.

Copper Vacuum Insulated Tumblers from HotRef

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Now that you have a better understanding of the different types of insulation, which one will you be purchasing? Comment below and let us know!

01 Jul 2016 Baby Bottle Party Favors for Baby Shower

Expecting a little “bun in the oven” and you can’t keep this exciting news “bottled up”? Get everyone excited about the new bundle of joy joining the family soon with a baby shower! Baby showers are the perfect time to gather family and friends to celebrate the mother-to-be and her precious little baby on the way! At HotRef, we have a wide selection of baby bottle party favors for baby showers that can be personalized! Or if you’re feeling crafty, we also offer cute little DIY baby bottle favors!

Baby Bottle Party Favors for Baby Shower from HotRef

Key Chain

Celebrate your baby love with our popular and customer favorite “Choice Crystal Collection” baby bottle design key chain favors! Crafted beautifully into a mini baby bottle, these party favors are pre-packaged in a gift box tied with a silver ribbon with a “For You” gift tag. This key chain will definitely be a hit at your baby shower.

Mini Glass Bottle

Special delivery! Our mini glass bottles are the perfect baby shower favor that you do not want to keep “bottled up”! Each mini glass bottle comes with an old-fashion flip-off cap and a variety of  baby shower-themed labels and stickers that you can personalized to include a name, event date, or a small little message. You can fill these adorable mini glass bottles with jellybeans, m&m’s, or your favorite sweet treat for guest to take and munch on the road back home.

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Milk Bottle

Our personalized milk bottles are also great baby shower favors! Like our Nautical Baby Shower Personalized Milk Bottles (pictured below), these adorable baby shower party favors can be filled to the brim with chocolates and mini cookies for guest to take home. Also, these milk bottles are also perfect to serve drinks in during the baby shower! At HotRef, we have a variety of baby shower themes to choose from such as:

And so much more! Each milk bottle comes with stickers and labels that can be personalized as well.

Nautical Baby Shower Personalized Milk Bottles from HotRef

We also have these adorable milk bottles with a cork lid! Our “Vintage” Personalized Milk Bottle Favor Jar (pictured below) offers a wide selection of baby shower-themed labels to choose from.

Baby Boy

Having a beautiful (but spunky) baby boy? Get the baby shower for a boy party ready with our baby boy blue themed baby shower favors! At Hotref, we offer numerous DIY or personalized blue bottle party favors that you can either fill with candy, a little trinket, or whatever your heart desires. Below are some of our popular DIY party favors :

Each item listed are pictured below in order.

Perfectly Plain Collection Blue Baby Bottle Favors from HotRef

Perfectly Plain DIY Collection Giant Blue Baby Bottle Bank Container from HotRef

Perfectly Plain DIY Baby Boy Bottle Favor with White Jelly Bean Candy from HotRef

For baby shower decorations, we’ve got some cute blue bottle baby shower favors from Kate Aspen! These party decorations can also double as party favors for family and friends to take home:

Classic Blue Baby Bottle Place Card Holder from HotRef

Classic Blue Baby Bottle Favor Box from HotRef

Baby Girl

Having a sweet baby girl? Like the DIY bottles mentioned above, these pink baby girl themed baby shower favors have the option of being purchased blank for your own DIY creation or with personalized stickers:

All items listed are pictured below. Each baby shower favor pictured below features the option of personalized stickers and labels:

Design Your Own Collection Pink Baby Bottle Favors from HotRef

Personalized Expressions Collection Giant Pink Baby Bottle Bank Container from HotRef

Personalized Expressions Collection Baby Girl Bottle Favor with White Jelly Bean Candy from HotRef

We also have these adorable pink baby bottle party favors from Kate Aspen’s baby shower collection!

Classic Pink Baby Bottle Place Card Holder from HotRef

Classic Pink Baby Bottle Favor Box from HotRef

 

Congratulations to the newest addition to the family!  Happy planning!

-Nina A.

23 May 2016 What’s for Lunch? Tips and Promotional Products for an Enjoyable Lunch

Are your morning consumed with never ending conference calls, errands, or client meetings? Lunch time gives workers a chance to just take a break from what you’ve been doing and take a breather. At HotRef, we’ve complied a short list of how you can make the best of your lunch time. Plus, we have also added a few promotional products that can be useful and make your lunch a little more enjoying! Most promotional products listed can be customized to include a company name, logo, or a little phrase. In turn, these promotional products are also great gifts and giveaways to employees at corporate and business events.

Lunch Containers and Accessories from -HotRef

 

1. Eating Well

If you’re always eating a lot during your lunch break, chances are it’s probably not healthy food. Start by making the right choice by packing something healthy for lunch like a soup or salad! It does not require that much effort and time either! Our reusable lunch boxes and containers are great for storing your salad or soup! Some of our containers (like our Thermos Food Jar) can retain your soup’s warmth for a long period of time.

Lunch Box and Container for Salad and Soup from HotRef

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2. Saving Money

Tired of spending money eating out with your coworkers? Take a few minutes out of your day and pack a lunch in one of our popular Lunch Coolers! They’re insulated to keep your food fresh and your beverage cool! There are many ways you can go about preparing a lunch:

  • Pack a quick sandwich and drink in the morning
  • Before you go to bed, prepare a lunch for the next day for you to take to work
  • Meal prep for the week – plan out what meals you want to eat the week before, prep them in containers and leave them in the freezer.

Lunch Coolers from HotRef

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3. Relaxing and Recharging

Work can sometimes be a little stressful, with deadlines that need to be met and back-to-back meeting. Why not use your lunch break to relax? If you’ve been dealing with clients all day and do not want to be disturb, just plug in your headphones and zone out to your music or podcast. At HotRef, we carry a wide variety of headphones and earphones that can help you relax and tune out  any background noise.

Headphone and Earphones  HotRef

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4. Building Relationships

Lunch is also a great opportunity for coworker to mingle and build relationships.  Hit the gym, go out to eat lunch, or stay in the office and share a meal — these are great opportunities to create a friendship with your coworkers.  While hanging out with your coworkers,  it’s also important to stay hydrated throughout the day!

If you’re going to hit the gym with your coworkers during lunch, stay hydrated with our sports bottles! They’re durable, travel friendly, and come in a variety of colors and designs!

Sports Water Bottle from HotRef

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For something more casual, our tumblers are also great bottles to keep you hydrated throughout your day! Most tumblers are built with double walls for protection from either hot or cold drinks.  We have an array of tumbler designs and colors to choose from — so pick one that suits your best.

Tumbler from HotRef

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Our stylish Mason Jars are also a perfect way to stay hydrated throughout your work day and during lunch time! At HotRef, we offer a variety of mason jars:

Mason Jars from HotRef

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Hope these tips and ideas can help you enjoy your lunch time at work! Check back next week for more promotional products from HotRef!

-Nina A.

14 Oct 2014 Introducing New Backpack with Different Brands
Backpacks have become an indispensable necessity in our daily life, equivalent to an intimate companion wherever you go. If you are now making plans for traveling, don’t forget to purchase one. We HotRef have assorted famous brands of Backpacks for you to choose from. They are also perfect business gifts to customers for further promotional sales.
Backpack from hotref.com

Elleven Backpack

Elleven Backpacks are durable for holding laptops and something heavy. Take this Elleven™ Mobile Armor Compu-Sling Backpack, which has dual molded side pockets to protect all your expensive gadgets in addition to the quilted laptop compartment that can be accessed either through the main compartment or the dedicated side-entry.
Elleven Backpack from hotref.com

Hunt Valley Backpack

The Hunt Valley Backpacks are accented with camouflage design that gives it an authentic look. Take this Hunt Valley Sportsman Cinch Backpack for an example, which features an exterior zippered pocket custom d-ring with brushed nickel finish and exterior webbing loops. The lined interior makes it easy to clean. It’s the best choice for you.
Hunt Valley Backpack from hotref.com

New Balance Backpack

New Balance is famous for its brand all over the world. The New Balance Backpack is popular for its nice quality and large space that can accommodate full size basketballs and soccer balls. Don’t hesitate to have one.
New Balance Backpack from hotref.com

Recycled Backpack

Recycling is advocated everywhere in order to protect our environment. The Recycled Backpacks can be used many times. Take this Trash Talking Recycled Sling Backpack for an example; this bag makes a perfect promotional item to share your EcoSmart message with your clients. More and more people will realize environment protection is important, that’s what we really expect.
Recycled Backpack from hotref.com

Falcon Backpack

Falcon Backpacks are well known for their light weight and durability. Take this Falcon Rolltop Backpack for an example; this bag is made with durable materials that make it the perfect pack for commuting, the gym, or any time you just need a lightweight bag on the go.
Falcon Backpack from hotref.com
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19 Sep 2014 New Leed’s Recycled Promotional Products
In order to make our home more beautiful, an increasing number of people are advocated to use Eco-Friendly products to protect environment. These recycled products can be used for many times so that, relatively speaking, reduce the serious pollution that disposable products make. If you want to know more detailed information about these goods, let us introduce them for you.
Eco-Friendly favors from hotref.com

Recycled JournalBook

It’s a good way to write down some Eco messages in this Trash Talking Recycled Bound JournalBook which is crafted in recycled cardboard cover, a click action ballpoint pen with recycled paper wrapped barrel. And each journalbook contains 70 recycled line sheets so that the papers will not be threw in everywhere and can be recycled used for many times
Recycled JournalBook from hotref.com

Recycled Bag

Trash Talking Recycled Utility Bag will be sure to become your good companion when you travel to some places. It is made from 100% recycled and certified 140g non-woven PET. Versatile for holding your toiletries or tech accessories. There is large imprint area provided for your promotional business.
Recycled Bag from hotref.com

Recycled Tote

Trash Talking Recycled Shopper Tote is convenient for carrying your favorable things everywhere. It is made from certified 100% recycled 140g non-woven PET. There is large imprint area for your promotional business, you can print your logo, slogan, and specific brand on it.
Recycled Tote from hotref.com

Recycled iPad Sleeve

Trash Talking Recycled iPad Tablet Sleeve is a perfect promotional prodect for advocating Eco-Friendly. It is versatile for iPad, Kindle Fire HD 8.9″, Nook HD+, or other 9-10″ Tablets or eReaders. A large imprint area in the front are provided for your imprinted logo, brand, slogan or message.
Recycled iPad Sleeve from hotref.com
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