“Beep! Beep!” With an improvisational swipe and swoosh of a pen light, my sister and I would transform our bedroom into a grocery store. The novelty of being able to scan a bar code and have it transfer information seemed so cool. We’d play store and library endlessly for hours – we’d even cut out little pieces of paper, scratch parallel lines and scribble bunches of numbers with zeros to create bar codes and then tape them on anything that wasn’t nailed down.

Looks like I’m a kid again because now smart phones just got smarter and more fun! Who needs a phony pen light when you’ve got a bonafide scanner in your own smartphone camera?!

We all thought that Facebook was innovative with its ability to connect people all over the world. Now QR Codes can connect, inform, entertain, track, update, … just about everything but slice and dice a salad!

So what is a QR Code you puzzle?
Simple: QR Codes are barcodes that your phone “reads” and the links to websites or other media.

Now that I know what it is, how do I use a QR Code you ask…

Also simple: Open the QR Code App and use your phone’s camera to “read” the code and you’ll immediately be linked to a website, virtual tour, coupon, up to the minute interest rates, anything!

Fabulous eh?! Now here’s the most awesome kicker – remember how I told you how my sister and I would make our own bar codes with little scraps of paper and pen… well, you can make your own QR Codes  - no, not with pen and paper – that’s so last millennium… you can create your very own unique QR Code so easily. There’s a ton of websites with FREE services, but I recommend beqrious.com/qrode/create and http:delivr.com/qr-code-generator. These two sites let you create and save your codes as a PDF, GIF, and EPS format.

Now that you’ve created a custom QR Code, what do I do with a custom QR Code you ask? Well, just like my sister and I did – you put it everywhere! Get it imprinted on a key tag, magnet, sticky note, business cards… the options to publicize your brand with promotional products is endless!

Ordering a table cover was a great way to advertise your company at a trade show or any type of event. But now you do not have to use them at just trade shows and similar events because they are now water repellent. With the new water repellent material, spills gather into small pools that can easily be absorbed with a cloth or paper towel, leaving no residue!It is always a pain to worry about not getting your white table cover wet because it might stain and ruin your table cover, but now you don’t have to worry. Get your Water Repellent Table Cover Now and also get a plastic bag for easier transportation!

If a table cover isn’t what you are looking for because you want more, order a table runner and add to the look of your table cover! Table Runners also come in a Water Repellent Material and can be thrown on any table cover to ad a nice look to your display.

There’s a lot of talk about “going green” these days. Individuals, corporations and organizations are making better use of products and resources for the good of us all. There are more products than ever to help us be environmentally friendly like refillable water bottles, hemp clothing and assorted items made from recycled materials. Think green as we celebrate Earth Day on April 22, 2011.

The busy “Trade Show Season” is upon us and you haven’t ordered the custom table cover yet. Sometimes in the rush, the most essential details can get overlooked. We’ve all been there. Check out the 24-hour rush table throws. The table cloths come in 6′ and 8′ table sizes and made of polyester fabric with a variety of color choices. The quick shipping will save you time. Table Covers are a great way to show off your corporate logo at trade shows and other events.

Remember when you used to go to school and make a book cover out of a brown paper bag? Well this new product from AAkron is here to replace the paper bags in case you do not remember how to make them. Book Sox are made from a stretchable fabric to fit on books up to or bigger than 10″H x 8″W. This item comes in three colors: Black, Blue, and Red.  Book Sox are completely machine washable. You are able to put you imprint on these products as well. You can put your school logo on these book six or even just some fun designs. Book Sox are great for the average student to keep his or her book in the best shape possible.