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Create and Send the Perfect Christmas Photo Cards This Holiday Season

11/3/2021

 
Learn how to create and send personalized Christmas photo cards to friends, family, and clients for the holidays. Include a small gift with every card you send in addition to handwritten fonts and up to two printed photos inside!
 
Christmas is generally considered one of the biggest holidays of the year. In the United States, around 1.3 billion Christmas cards are mailed out to mark the occasion and send well wishes each year. As many of us don’t send out greeting cards regularly, Christmas cards are a great way to touch base with friends and family. It’s also the perfect opportunity to share a photo and memorialize the year!
 
Whether you’re an individual, business or organization, we provide the best way to create and send personalized greeting cards and gifts with your photos. Keep reading to learn about the unique products offered by Minute Mail Gifts. Plus explore creative ideas for your Christmas photo cards.
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Personalized Christmas Photo Cards

You can make the holiday even more memorable when you send Christmas photo cards with a magnetic photo frame. Our handwritten cards can be personalized not just with your message, but your favorite photographs as well.
 
By sending personalized Christmas cards and a photo frame gift together, you can make a huge impact. Our decorative magnetic frames are an easy way to display the photos printed inside the card. Or they can also be used to exhibit other holiday or family portraits on the refrigerator throughout the season.
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We offer several options for matching holiday greeting cards and photo frame magnets. So, you send a sentimental and thoughtful gift with every Christmas card you send. You’ll save both time and money when using our greeting card service to mail out your custom holiday cards. Plus, it’s so easy to use, you can even create cards on your mobile device!
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​Ideas for Christmas Photo Cards

Taking and choosing the right photo to include inside your holiday greeting cards doesn’t have to be hard. If you need help deciding on the right picture to include inside your cards, here are some ideas for Christmas photo cards:
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  • Family action shots. Take photos of you and your friends or family hanging holiday lights, decorating the Christmas tree, sledding, playing in the snow, or even building a snowman.
  • Capture your holiday traditions. Pictures of special moments such as baking Christmas cookies, making homemade gifts, or singing Christmas carols are other wonderful moments to share.
  • Travel photos from a vacation or family trip are another great option for Christmas card photos. Not everyone is on social media. Therefore, people get excited when they see what you’ve been up to over the course of the year.
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  • A photo of your pet with festive backdrop or dressed in a holiday sweater or hat is another popular choice. It’s also a nice alternative if you don’t like to actually be in photographs yourself. You can also take and include a photo of you and your pet together.
  • Generational photos with extended family – kids, parents, and grandparents – are perfect for more traditional holiday photo cards.
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  • If family members are camera shy, then include photo of your Christmas stockings hung on the mantel. Or create a shot of the family’s feet all together in holiday themed or cozy fair isle socks.
  • Is there a new addition to your family? Make your baby the focus of your holiday greeting cards picturing baby in the center receiving kisses on each cheek from both parents.
  • Highlight the joy of the pajama party! Sleepovers were all the rage when you were growing up. Bring back some of that nostalgia by creating a family portrait with everyone in their holiday PJS in front of the Christmas tree.
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  • Use props to make your baby or pet the focus of your Christmas card photos. If you have a red Little Tikes car, decorate it for the season with a tiny Christmas tree on top and a wreath on the front bumper. Then take a picture with your toddler or pet inside wearing a festive hat.
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How to Send Personalized Holiday Cards with a Photo

Our Christmas photo cards are an inexpensive way to send a card and a holiday gift together. You can easily send personalized Christmas cards with up to two photos printed inside using Minute Mail Gifts.
 
In addition, you can include a simple gift inside. Whether you choose a Christmas tree ornament or magnetic photo frame, our affordable gift options make your Christmas cards even more unique and special.
 
To create a personalized photo card for the holidays, follow these steps:
 
1. Pick one or two photos to include inside your Christmas card.
 
2. Once you’ve decided on the picture(s) you’ll use to customize your holiday greeting cards, select the greeting card design you’d like to send.
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3. Choose a gift to send with your custom Christmas photo card. You can choose from magnetic photo frames, Christmas ornaments, magnets, magnetic bookmarks, stickers and more!
 
4. Select a card layout for both the left and right writing panels inside the card. Both sides of the card offer options for a message, photograph, or both. Therefore, you can include two photos inside each card if you like.
 
5. Customize your Christmas card with the photo or photos you’ve chosen. Then type in the message you’d like to appear. You can choose from a variety of handwritten fonts for that extra personal touch, as well as choose the font size and alignment.
 
6. Address the envelope. Fill out the return address with your information along with the address of the recipient. If sending a card out the entire family of the same last name, be sure you don’t commit a grammar faux pas. (Read more on that below.)
 
7. Have us mail your card out right away. Or schedule your card to mail on the date you indicate.
 
Of course, you can also send personalized Christmas cards with no photo if you don’t have one that you’d like to include. Simply choose a card layout that indicates text only, then proceed with creating your custom holiday greeting.
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How to Address Your Personalized Photo Christmas Cards

Avoid the apostrophe faux pas when addressing holiday cards or creating personalized gifts! Apostrophes are used to show possession, show omission of letters (such as when writing contractions) and to form plurals of single letters, numbers, and symbols.⁠
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When making the plural of a last name, an apostrophe is NOT used. For example, if you are addressing multiple members of the Jones family, you would spell the plural of their last name as the Joneses. You would not use Jones’ as you are not showing possession.⁠
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The correct way to spell the plural of a last name depends on the last name. For last names that end in S, X, Z, CH, or SH, you would add -ES to the end of their name.⁠
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If the last name ends in any other letter, simply add -S to the end.⁠
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When to Order Custom Photo Holiday Cards

You can order your Christmas photo cards from Minute Mail Gifts whenever you like as we offer quick turnaround times on every purchase. Cards are shipped either the same business day or within one business day after they are printed. We send all personalized greeting cards via USPS First Class Mail. Therefore, the anticipated delivery date is 4-7 days after shipment within the continental United States.

When Should I Mail My Holiday Cards?

We recommend that you mail your Christmas photo cards and gifts around Thanksgiving for timely arrival. You can either send them out a few days prior to or several days after the holiday. The goal is to make sure they arrive before Christmas. However, you also want time for friends, family, and clients to be able to create a Christmas card display.
 
If you aren’t able to send your cards at Thanksgiving, we recommend allowing for 4-7 days for arrival under normal circumstances. However, during seasonal and holiday peaks, it is important to keep in mind that USPS often experiences longer delivery times. Therefore, it’s important to factor this into account when scheduling or mailing cards that need to arrive by a certain date.
 
If you aren’t sure if your cards will be received by Christmas, then consider mailing a New Year’s card instead.
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If you’re interested in creating bulk Christmas photo frame magnets to send as client gifts or promotional marketing products, then be sure to check out our line of personalized magnetic photo frames at Magnets USA®.

More Holiday Ideas

For more great ideas for the holiday season, check out these other informative posts:
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  • How to Host a Holiday Party
  • Christmas Shopping Tips
  • How to Make a Holiday Charcuterie Board
  • Christmas Realtor Pop-By Gifts
  • How to Make a Holiday Gift Basket
Also make sure you follow us on Facebook and Instagram for insights into more exciting products like our Christmas photo cards.

Magnetic Photo Frames: Unique and Creative Client Gift Ideas

11/2/2021

 
Custom picture magnet frames are a great way to promote your business. Show customer appreciation while keeping your contact details handy with our affordable magnetic photo frames. These photo frames are a two-in-one product that feature a center refrigerator magnet that pops out. While the outer frame offers a beautiful display for favorite photos and memories.
 
Learn how this unique and creative client gift can help you stay top-of-mind year-round with customers.
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Photo Frame Magnets

Need magnetic promotional products that work? Our personalized photo frame magnets are a wonderful way to stay connected to customers and reach potential clients. Not only are our refrigerator magnets an affordable advertising solution for businesses, but they also make a functional gift for clients that literally stick around!

​Magnetic Marketing That Works

You won’t find a more creative marketing solution than these magnet photo frames for your refrigerator. Nearly everyone uses magnets. Most people, in fact, have magnets on their refrigerator. It’s a handy space not just for calendar magnets, but also to display children’s artwork, treasured pictures, and weekly shopping lists.
 
Therefore, we created decorative magnetic photo frames as an easy way for customers to share memories and keep your contact information handy at the same time! Better than business cards, we offer a variety of unique styles to showcase your business information, including house shape designs and holiday themes.

Magnetic Photo Frame Advantages

Our magnetic fridge frames differ from most custom picture frame magnets on the market in that they function as a two-in-one product. Each frame has a center refrigerator magnet that you can punch out and use for décor or to keep your honey-do list handy. While the outer frame magnetically holds a treasured photograph securely on the fridge or other magnetic surface.
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Some of our photo frames actually have three pieces – a center magnet for the fridge and two photo frames. Our house photo frame designs are the perfect example of this unique 3-in-1 product design.
 
In addition to providing multiple magnetic products from a single client gift, we also enable you to personalize these products with your contact information. You can include a custom message or your business name, website, and phone number on most frames. While others allow for customization with your business logo to help strengthen your brand.

Personalized Magnetic Photo Frame Options

We offer several amazing designs of our personalized magnetic photo frames. They include:
 
  • House shaped photo frames
  • Gingerbread house picture frame
  • Spiritual Christmas magnetic photo frames
  • Winter holiday photo frames
  • Nautical lighthouse magnetic frames
  • Educational frames with heart magnets

Holiday and Christmas Themed Magnetic Frames

If you’re looking for personalized client gifts for the holiday season or winter months, then explore these unique designs.
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Gingerbread House

These gingerbread house photo frames are a wonderful way to send season’s greetings this holiday. Personalized with your contact information or message, these unique client gifts feature two magnetic photo frames and a refrigerator magnet in one!
 
In addition to your name and phone number, this product can also be customized with a small logo on the door of the gingerbread house. Boost your brand recognition and make customers feel special with creative marketing product.
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Spiritual Christian Christmas Gifts

Focus on the meaning of Christmas with these fancy photo frames featuring the three wisemen. These holiday photo frame magnets are a wonderful way to send Christmas greetings. Your contact information is tastefully included along the bottom of the photo card frame. While the center pops out for a second magnet depicting a spiritual message.
 
These refrigerator photo frame magnets are a great solution for sending bulk gifts to your church congregation. Or distribute them as creative client gifts for whom faith is a priority.

Warm Wishes for the Holidays

Send warm wishes for a happy holiday season with these decorative magnetic photo frames. The refrigerator magnet inside this winter photo frame features a snowman and dachshund. Dressed in colorful clothing and surrounded by snowflakes, these winter themed gifts are a unique way to show your customer appreciation.
 
Tastefully customize these magnetic frames with your contact information for a magnetic marketing gift your clients will love! They’re also perfect for Christmas realtor pop-bys.
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Woodland Forest Photo Frame Gifts

Make a statement with these forest themed, woodland gifts. Perfect for local groups, charity organizations and business professionals, these magnet photo frames include a sentimental magnet for the fridge in the center of each magnetic frame.  
 
Personalize these marketing gifts with your contact information to celebrate the holidays or simply connect with clients during the winter season. Recipients love receiving this attractive solution for displaying their favorite family photos. So, it’s a great way to keep your information at their fingertips throughout the season.
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House Shaped Photo Frame Design

Featuring two magnetic photo frames and a refrigerator magnet, this house shaped photo frame is a wonderful way to celebrate a closing or housewarming. The center magnet includes a heartfelt message while the two photo frame magnets are perfect for displaying both wallet-sized and trimmed 4x6 photographs.
 
Customize these magnets with your contact information or personal message for year-round marketing at an affordable price. They’re perfect for real estate pop-by gifts as well as realtor closing gifts.

Nautical Lighthouse Frames

Our lighthouse photo frames make wonderful nautical themed gifts for clients. A two-in-one refrigerator magnet and magnetic photo frame, these products highlight your logo and contact information within a beautiful ocean landscape.
 
Perfect for year-round marketing, these photo magnets are a creative way to stay connected with your customer base and reach prospective clients.

Educational Refrigerator Magnetic Photo Frames

These educational refrigerator photo frame magnets are a wonderful way to show teacher appreciation. A unique gift for both educators and artists, this product features a heart magnet with your logo in the center. While the bottom of the magnetic frame includes your custom text message.
 
Adorned with colored pencils, this product is a great way to display grade school or family photos. Share your love for those whose life’s work is helping others with this creative teacher gift.

How to Use Magnetic Picture Frames

To use our magnetic picture frames, simply remove the center piece for a decorative refrigerator magnet. The remaining exterior then neatly exhibits your favorite memories in style, accommodating both 4x6 photos and wallet-sized photos depending on your selection.

More Ways to Use Magnets for Marketing

For more ways to use gift magnets for marketing your business or organization using magnets, check out these other informative posts:

  • How to Grow Your Business with Custom Magnets
  • Ways to Use Magnets for Marketing
  • How to Use Promotional Calendar Magnets for Business
  • Magnetic Tear-Off Calendars as an Affordable Marketing Solution
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How to Use Self-Mailers to Increase Revenue

11/2/2021

 
A successful element of multi-channel business marketing, self-mailers are a cost-effective way to reach existing customers and generate new leads. Discover what self-mailers are along with how this form of direct mail can help you generate more revenue over email alone.
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What Are Self-Mailers?

Self-mailers are pieces of marketing mail or business advertisements that can be mailed without any type of enclosure, such as an envelope. They are well suited for B2C (business to consumer) businesses who want to make a lasting impression.
 
To comply with USPS guidelines and avoid additional postage charges, self-mailers and folded self-mailers must adhere to these sizing requirements:
 
  • The height must be at least 3.5 inches with a maximum of 6 inches.
  • Length must fall between 5 inches and 10.5 inches.
  • The thickness of the mailer should be a minimum of .007 inches and no more than .25 inches.
  • Maximum weight cannot exceed 3 ounces.
  • The paper used should be at least 70-pound stock.
  • Additionally, they should be rectangular in shape with four square corners and have an aspect ratio of 1.3 to 2.5.
 
When sending folded self-mailers, they should be sealed shut.
 
Examples of self-mailers include postcards, a flat or folded sheet of cardstock or paper, a booklet or catalog.

​What is the Difference Between a Self-Mailer and a Direct Mail Package?

A direct mail package is not the same as a self-mailer. Direct mail requires an envelope, while self-mailers do not require an envelope as an enclosure.
 
There are advantages and disadvantages to sending both types of mail. Self-mailers, however, tend to cost less than direct mail. They are also more likely to be seen by the recipient whereas direct mail has a much greater chance of being tossed with other junk mail without ever being opened.
 
Nonetheless, both types of mailings can be highly targeted and personalized. They also offer a cost-effective marketing solution with a proven track record for success. Both forms of these direct mail advertisements also have a higher response rate compared to email.

Advantages of Using Self-Mailers for Direct Mail Marketing

Self-mailers have several advantages over other forms of marketing that make them work for your business needs.

They Save Money

A big advantage of choosing self-mailers over other forms of marketing is that they save you money. As there’s not envelope needed, they are generally less costly to produce as there’s less packaging, printing, and handling required. And, if you take advantage of a direct mailing service, you can save even more.

It's More Effective than Email

When comparing email marketing to direct mail advertising, targeted direct mail not only has a higher response rate than email, but it also has about the same cost per acquisition as other digital marketing channels.  Additionally, direct mail also generates more revenue than email – up to 5x the purchase amount.

Direct Mail Is Viewed More Favorably

While older generations are accustomed to receiving an onslaught of junk mail, younger generations are more likely to receive hundreds of emails per day. For them, this makes receiving physical mail more impactful. While for you it means that you’re more likely to stand out from the crowd.
 
In general, self-mailers also have a solid response rate when compared to other forms of direct mail. Research indicates that their response rate is similar to that of oversized envelopes and higher than a traditional-sized letter. It’s also a more personal and targeted way to reach customers when compared to traditional forms of advertising such as radio, television, or billboards.

They’re Great for Impulse Buys

Self-mailers are great at encouraging impulse buying. They work well when combined with a special offer. It’s also a great way to cross-sell or upsell products to your existing customer base.

Design and Flexibility

Both self-mailers and folded self-mailers offer a lot of flexibility whether you send out a single sheet of stock or fold a large sheet in creative ways. Due to their simplicity, they are also easier to design as you only have a single sheet, whether mailed flat or folded, to formulate your message. There’s no envelope, letter, or brochure that also needs to be created.
 
That said, self-mailers also are great for displaying bold graphics and designs. Therefore, they tend to be more eye-catching than mailings contained within an envelope.

Trends Predict an Uptick in Use

Leading marketing experts agree that direct mail is once again on the rise. Predictions have been made that that it will become an integral part of engagement programs, doing what email was able to accomplish ten years ago. Thereby the use of direct mail is expected to double as companies look for more way to personally connect with their customer base. (Source.)

Highly Likely to Be Shared

When compared to email, direct mail has a greater chance of being shared. Not only does physical mail go to an entire household rather than a single person, but it is also more likely to be discussed among family members – including those that have the actual purchasing power.

Direct Mail Sticks Around Longer

Unlike email, physical mail sticks around longer. Emails are often deleted with a single click, often times without ever being opened. With direct mail self-mailers, everything you want them to see is presented to consumers immediately. Not only is the message clear, but people are also more likely to hold onto mail with an event or promotional offer that’s enticing to them. Thereby the lifespan of direct mail averages around 17 days.
 
If you choose magnetic mailers, such as those offered by Magnets USA®, your direct mail will literally stick to their fridge. This keeps your information handy and helps you stay top of mind even longer than simply sending a special offer via snail mail.

How to Give Direct Mail Self-Mailers More Impact

No one wants to throw money away on advertising that doesn’t bring in a return on your investment. Therefore, you want to thoughtfully plan your direct mail marketing to give you the best results. Here are some ways to ensure you are the getting the biggest bang for your buck when advertising through direct mail.

Target the Mailings

By targeting the direct mail self-mailers you send out, you will receive a higher ROI (return on your investment.) Therefore, we recommend that you send these mailings out to your existing customer base first, followed by those who have expressed interest in your products or services.
 
If you don’t have an existing list of client leads, or you are seeking new prospects, you can use the USPS Every Door Direct Mail™ (EDDM) program to reach new customers based on their demographics, including location, age, income, and household size. EDDM works well for small businesses, realtor marketing, restaurants and local political campaigns. By targeting potential clients within your customer demographic, you increase your response rate from your mailings.

Choose the Right Self-Mailers

Designing your mailers can be a challenge for anyone. You want to send mail that stands out and engages your customers. You also want that mail to stick around rather than being immediately tossed in the bin. A great way to do this is to turn your mailings into a physical product that the recipients can use.
 
Choosing magnetic mailers is a great way to both provide a useful product and eliminate the need to design a mailing from scratch. Magnets USA® offers many wonderful options that fill this need including self-mailing year-at-a-glance calendars and magnet cards for your favorite team sport schedules.
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Our magnetic sports schedules are incredibly popular among customers. Therefore we provide a wide range of options such as football schedules and hockey schedules as well as golf, basketball, and baseball that can be mailed as stand-alone products without envelopes.
 
We also offer custom magnetic mailers that you can design yourself from start to finish. Each of these magnetic cards is Every Door Direct Mail® compatible and features a magnetic strip across the top reverse side.

Provide an Offer

Not only does providing an offer make it easy to track your engagement, but it also encourages the consumer to take action. In essence, an offer is your call-to-action, similar to what you would include in a digital email. The format of this marketing also helps people to remember an event or sale. Many individuals will stick these types of mailings on their refrigerator as a reminder to take advantage of an upcoming offer.

Convey Your Message with Pictures

Self-mailers need a strong design for peak effectiveness. Therefore, we recommend that you design this form of direct mail with bold graphics or photographs along with short blocks of text. A high-quality cardstock or paper is also recommended. While a pleasing finish, such as our irresistible PLUSH™ paper finish, is sure to gain extra attention. You also don’t want to skimp on color!

Create a Landing Page for Your Offers

Another great way to engage customers is to create a landing page for the offer included in your direct mail. Not only does this provide them with additional information or other offers they can take advantage of, but it also makes it easier for the customer to find what you’re selling. It’s also a great way to help you track your engagement rate.

Combine Direct Mail with Email Campaigns

To help make your advertising campaigns even more effective, you can combine both direct mail and email marketing. Start by sending out a campaign via direct mail. Then follow up on your physical mailings a week later by email. This creates a drip campaign effect that you may be familiar with through your email marketing efforts.
 
It’s recommended that you send two emails for every piece of physical mail you send. Additionally, all of the marketing materials for this combined campaign should feature the same branding and design elements to reinforce the offer you’re making and better familiarize your customers with the product or service you’re providing.

Track Your Campaign Results

Of course, you can’t know how well your marketing campaign performed if you don’t track the results. While tracking engagement from direct mail can be more challenging than tracking through an email or website, it’s not impossible.
 
For physicals locations you can track your ROI by including a tear-off coupon on your mailings. Otherwise, online orders and leads can be traced through the use of landing pages or coupon codes.

How Much Does It Cost to Send Mailers?

Our direct mail self-mailers are an effective and affordable way to canvas an area in your target market. Postage for our magnetic mailers can be mailed for as low as 18.3 cents per piece. Whereas postcards mail at the standard postcard rate if you address and mail the cards yourself. Or you can save up to 70% off standard rates when utilizing Every Door Direct Mail® (EDDM) Service through the USPS.

When Should Self-Mailers Not Be Used

If your target audience is another business, rather than an everyday consumer, then we don’t recommend you use another method of direct mail to reach your consumer base. While there are exceptions to every rule, the fact of the matter is that most companies screen the mail either at reception or in the mailroom to remove advertisements before they reach the intended recipient.
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To skirt this issue, you can ensure your mail reaches the intended recipients by sending out magnetic mailers that offer value. Our magnetic mailers, such as our select magnetic sports schedules and year-at-a-glance calendars magnets, are more than just a marketing piece – they’re also a useful tool.
Need help with your direct mail marketing campaign? Learn how using our direct mailing service can save you time and money over doing it yourself! Also be sure to explore our posts on how to market your business for ways to reach customers and generate leads.
 
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Why Magnetic Knife Blocks are a Great Way to Store Knives

10/27/2021

 
There are lots of great ways to store your knives. However, magnetic knife blocks are one of our favorite kitchen storage solutions! Just as it’s important to properly store cutting boards to maintain their lifespan, knives also need extra care.
 
Keep reading to learn the different ways to store knives in your kitchen. And discover the benefits of choosing a magnetic knife block over other available options.
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How to Store Knives

How you store your kitchen knives and cutlery is extremely important. Improper knife storage can dull the blades of your knifes more quickly than if stored properly. Storing knives correctly is also important for safety concerns. Loose knives in a drawer are an easy way to accidentally cut yourself.
 
To protect your knife blades and avoid accidents, knife storage separate from your other utensils and kitchen tools is a must. This keeps them from bumping into other items and damaging the edge. It also protects fingers from unintentional cuts.
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Here are the ways you can store knives in your kitchen:

  • Knife sheaths are a simple, yet effective way to store knives. This product is a basic sleeve that slips onto the entirety of the knife blade to protect both the knife and the user when it’s not in use. Sheaths are designed specifically for the knife model you are purchasing. Therefore, if your knife wasn’t sold with a sheath, this is likely not an option for storage.
  • Similar to an artist’s roll up case used for paintbrushes and writing utensils, a chef’s knife roll bag is another off-the-counter option for storing your cutlery. Well suited for travel, leather is the ideal material for this product. They are used to protect knives from moisture, knicks and scratches when being transported from one location to another.
  • Knife blocks are the most common way to store knives in the kitchen. While most people buy a knife block set with the knives included, you can also buy knife blocks without knives to build your collection over time. There are several types of knife blocks you can buy to store your knives. These include upright wood knife blocks, in-drawer knife blocks, universal knife blocks, magnetic knife blocks, and under the cabinet knife blocks.
  • Finally, magnetic knife strips or holders are another option for kitchen knife storage. This style of holder is wall-mounted and easy to keep clean. However, they do expose your cutlery to dirt and dust and there’s no enclosure.
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Magnetic Knife Blocks

We love the advantages magnetic knife blocks offer when storing kitchen cutlery. While there are numerous types of blocks available for purchase, our favorite are wooden magnetic knife blocks. Not only is wood a beautiful material for displaying these everyday kitchen tools, but they also provide better blade protection over metal blocks.

Why You Should Choose a Magnetic Knife Block for Your Kitchen

Magnetic knife blocks offer several benefits that you won’t get from a traditional wooden knife block.
 
  • Because magnetic knife blocks don’t have interior knife slots, they’re easier to clean and therefore more hygienic. It’s challenging to clean the interior of a traditional knife block. Therefore, dust, debris and bacteria may accumulate inside.
  • They dry quickly as they have a large flat surface area versus slots where moisture may get trapped.
  • Magnetic knife blocks come in a variety of designs and styles. So, it’s easy to find one that works for you as a decorative storage solution!
  • Unlike blocks with slots, the magnetic version can hold any size or style of knife. You aren’t committed to your chef’s knife going only in the designated spot. Without limitations to the number of knives of a certain size, you have more options.
  • If you have other stainless steel kitchen tools, you can use your knife block to hold these instruments as well. So, your pizza cutter or kitchen shears can also be kept handy for daily use. Or use it to safely store your Ulu knife if you’ve lost the sheath to your blade.
  • They are a convenient way to organize and store your knives, so they remain within easy reach and are always readily accessible.
  • Magnetic knife blocks help to keep your blades sharp. Unlike wood knife blocks, they aren’t accidentally rubbing against wood when being inserted inside a knife slot. They also won’t rattle against once one another which can damage the edge.
  • Furthermore, magnetic blocks fit neatly on your kitchen countertop. So, there are no holes to drill in the wall as with magnetic knife strips.
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How Do Magnetic Knife Blocks Work?

Just like regular wooden knife blocks, magnetic knife blocks sit on your counter and provide a place to store and organize your cutlery. Rather than providing a slot for each different type of knife however, you attach your knives directly to the face or sides of the block depending upon the style.
 
To make this type of knife block functional, it contains either a medium or heavy-duty strength magnet inside the block to hold the knives in place. Neodymium magnets, also known as rare earth magnets, are most commonly used for this application as they are incredibly strong and reliable.
 
The magnets used are contained and hidden inside the knife block, surrounded by either wood, metal or plastic, to provide a decorative exterior for display. Not only are magnetic knife blocks a beautiful and functional way to store your prized cutlery, but they are also a safe storage solution for knives.
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How to use a Magnetic Knife Block

To store knives using this method, simply place the knife onto the block. The magnet inside will then hold it securely in place until it’s ready to use.
 
For countertops blocks, we advise placing the knives on the block with the handle facing upwards and the blade facing down toward the counter. This will help to prevent cuts from accidentally grabbing the wrong end of the knife. When placing knives onto the block, set the back end of the knife on the block first, so the sharpened blade lands on it last.
 
To remove a knife, take it by the handle and gently pull it off the block. As you do so, slightly twist the knife as you pull so that the side with the blade comes off the block first. By doing this, you avoid scraping the blade against the block and hastening the dulling of the blade.
 
In addition, you want to take care not to overload the block with knives. We recommend you leave ample space between each blade for your own safety as well as to protect the integrity of the blades. By providing room between the knives, you help to prevent them accidentally bumping against one another and chipping or damaging the metal.

Are Magnetic Knife Blocks Bad for Knives?

Magnetic blocks are a wonderful way to store knives. But are they bad for your knives? As long as you are using a well-made, quality wooden magnetic knife block, this storage solution isn’t bad for your knives. When used correctly, they are a sturdy solution to keep your cutlery organized when not in use without risking damage to the blades.
 
Additionally, there is no evidence to suggest that magnets damage knife blades over time.

Are Magnetic Knife Holders Safe?

Magnetic knife holders are a safe solution for storing knives. Not only do they keep your knives stable to avoid damage to the blade, but they also are more sanitary than a traditional wooden block.
 
For the best results, we recommend that you choose a wood magnetic knife block for storage. This ensures the magnet is strong and durable enough to last. Cheap magnets will lose their holding power over time and can cause knives to slip or fall.

How to Clean a Wooden Magnetic Knife Block

Cleaning a regular wood knife block can be tedious. Not only do you have to soak the block in a mild bleach (or vinegar) solution to kill bacteria that may be lingering inside the slots, but you also need to take care that it dries thoroughly so there’s no mold growth.
 
Wooden magnetic knife blocks on the other hand don’t have slots that collect food particles or debris. As there are no holes to contend with, cleaning a magnetic block is a lot easier. Simply clean your block with hot soapy water, then dry with a clean dishtowel.
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Where to Buy Wood Magnetic Knife Blocks

The magnetic wood knife block from LifeLong Gifts is an ideal way to store your knives and kitchen cutlery sets. This stunning, universal knife block is crafted from richly hued, environmentally friendly rubberwood. Measuring 11.75” wide by 8.75” tall, the sleek design makes it perfect for any countertop. While its eye-catching design provides a beautiful way to display your knives.
 
Compatible with most knives (not all knives stick to magnets depending on the materials used to make them) this artful block also boasts a keepsake medallion on the side of the block. This medallion can be engraved to create unique client gifts with your choice of personalization. Or buy one for your own kitchen along with our amazing custom cutlery!
Explore more amazing products from LifeLong Gifts for lifelong gift ideas! Subscribe to our newsletter to receive updates on new products and sales. Or follow us on Facebook or Instagram for more great solutions for your household kitchen needs.

How Custom Magnets Can Help Grow Your Business

10/26/2021

 
Learn how creating and distributing custom magnets can help your marketing strategy. Regardless of your industry, promotional refrigerator magnets are an easy and cost-effective way to reach prospective clients and help you stay top-of-mind year-round.
 
Keep reading to discover how to use magnets to grow your company. Plus, explore the many options available to create custom magnets for business.
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Why Custom Fridge Magnets are Good for Marketing

Nearly everyone uses magnets. Magnets are so common, in fact, they’re pretty much a part of our daily lives – even if we don’t realize it. Because most of us use magnets on our filing cabinet at work or our fridge at home, you can easily promote your business by creating custom magnets to advertise.
 
Here are the ways that using custom magnets for business can help you grow:

  • They’re an affordable magnetic marketing solution that promotes your business or service for the life of the product.
  • Because most people keep magnets on their refrigerator, your contact information is always handy and easily accessible.
  • Promotional magnets are a cost-effective way to advertise. Therefore, even the smallest businesses can afford to utilize them as part of their marketing strategy.
  • It’s the perfect way to stay top-of-mind throughout the year. This is especially true when you provide your customers or potential clients with calendar magnets or sports schedules that they commonly reference.
  • Printed magnets are easy to hand out and make great promo gifts for swag bags, open houses, and networking events. They’re also small and flat enough that you can use them as part of your direct mail marketing.
  • Home reference magnets with safety tips, wine pairings and kitchen conversations are incredibly popular as they provide a quick solution when seeking information. By branding magnets that customers will use, you help to build your brand through repetition.
  • Not only are custom refrigerator magnets a cost-effective marketing tool for your business, but customers also love receiving them! Customers use magnets to decorate their fridge, display their children’s artwork or for quick reference. By filling a need through branded magnetic photo frames or school schedules, you receive daily targeted promotion at no additional cost.
  • 88% of business cards are tossed within the first week. You can ensure your information stays in the hands (or rather on the fridge) of clients longer by making them magnetic and incorporating a colorful design. Magnetic business cards literally stick around longer than their paper counterparts. Therefore, they’re a wise investment if you go this route.

Custom Magnetic Marketing Products

It’s important to brand your business. An easy way to do this is through affordable magnetic marketing. Our custom refrigerator magnets are a great way to boost brand awareness and stay top-of-mind.
 
Therefore, we offer a wide range of magnets to help you reach prospects and reconnect with customers. Here are the types of products we offer to assist you with your marketing goals.
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Magnetic Calendars

The success of your business depends on consistency in marketing. However, that doesn’t mean you need to stick to a traditional approach. Redefine your promotional marketing strategy and impress clients and prospects with our line of magnetic calendars.
 
In business for over 30 years, we are home to the original tear-off magnetic calendars for real estate agents. In addition to tear-off calendars, we also provide peel and stick magnet calendars, year-at-a-glance calendars and mid-year calendars that work for every industry or profession.
 
Our line of calendar magnets can be mailed or distributed in person as indispensable marketing tools. We help REALTORS®, mortgage agents, healthcare providers, sales professionals and other related industries drive your long-term marketing goals to success!
 
You can discover ways to use calendars for business promotion here. Or learn more about how tear-off calendars can build your brand here.
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Sports Schedule Magnets

Sports fans are the most devoted and loyal people out there. Whether it's football, basketball, baseball or hockey, every community has a team to support - and a team to hate. If your town has a beloved team, appeal to their passions with sports schedule magnets.
 
Our football schedules are extremely popular as magnetic marketing products especially among REALTORS®. (We have a lot of Patriots fans out there!) However, we also offer sports schedules for hockey, golf, basketball, racing, baseball, and soccer.
 
All our magnetic sports schedules can be customized with the team or teams of your choosing. They also come in a variety of shapes and sizes including helmets, footballs, and house-shaped magnets. Choose from pro teams, college teams or even create a schedule for your local high school!
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Custom Magnets for Fridge

When your contacts are ready for your services, they'll know exactly where to find you — the fridge! Our lineup of custom refrigerator magnets provides a simple and effective marketing message.
 
In addition to providing a personalized magnet with your business details, we also offer a variety of themes for both and business and personal use. Here are just some of the many choices we offer:
 
  • General use
  • Home & Real Estate
  • Save the Date
  • Restaurant
  • Spiritual
  • Medical, Dental & Veterinarian
  • Motivational quotes
  • Household Reference Magnets
  • Magnetic memo boards
  • School schedule magnets
  • Event schedules
  • Appointment card magnets
  • Milestone magnets for weddings, save-the-date, and reunions
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Custom Magnets for Cars

Custom car magnets are another great way to get the word out! You can use car magnets to support a cause or your child’s sports team. Or promote your business on the go. Whether you use a print-ready file or one of our pre-designed themes, we can help you be seen!
 
All of our custom magnets for cars come with brilliant, full-color printing and an 18-month colorfast warranty.

Magnetic Bookmarks

Better than traditional bookmarks, our customizable magnetic bookmarks also double as a business card. The perfect gift or promotional item for avid readers, our exclusive MagMark™ magnetic business cards and Jumbo MagMarks™ boast an ultra-durable, velvety PLUSH™ finish that’s soft to the touch.
 
Featuring a revolutionary die-cut design, these bookmarks feature strong magnets that snap together to keep the place in your book. They can also be used in place of paperclips.
 
Choose from a range of stunning designs. Then personalize these magnetic marketing products with your contact information for quick and easy reference when your services are needed.
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Custom Magnetic Notepads

Everyone uses notepads! Whether it’s for making grocery shopping lists, reminders or honey-do lists for your significant other, notepads are essential to daily life. Put a magnet on the back and you’ve just made this memo pad essential!
 
Our custom magnetic notepads are always well received by both clients and prospects. Not only are they practical and inexpensive, but they are also a great way to get recognition and keep your name fresh in clients’ minds.
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Business Card Magnets

Get your business cards out of people’s wallets and onto the fridge with our custom business card magnets. Boasting a glossy finish and full-color printing, these non-toxic magnets are a great way to keep your contact details in daily view and out of the waste bin.
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Magnetic Bottle Openers

If you want to give a really useful custom magnet, our magnetic bottle openers are a great choice! These customized bottle openers feature a heavy-duty magnet, so they easily attach to the fridge or a home bar. They also have a tapered edge for safely opening boxes.
 
Personalize this marketing magnets with your business information or a unique message to really make an impact.

Design Your Own Custom Magnets

Want the creative freedom that comes with designing your own custom magnets from scratch? Create the magnets you’ve been dreaming of with Magnets USA® custom magnets feature.
 
Offering a wide range of shapes and sizes for your own unique designs, we make it easy to find a magnet to suit your purpose. So, whether you’re creating promotional magnets for your business, a fundraiser or a special event, our magnetic products are the perfect choice when you don’t want to be tied to a pre-existing format.
 
From magnetic photo frames and photo magnets to van shaped refrigerator magnets and house-shaped magnetic cards, our options are boundless. We even offer the ability to create your own custom magnet shapes.
 
Don’t see what you’re looking for? Give us a call at (800) 869-7562 and we’ll assist you in creating the perfect product for your needs! Or shop from our existing bulk custom magnets here.
To learn more about our promotional magnetic products and business services, subscribe to our newsletter. You can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
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