Aussie parents know how important it is for their kids to spend time with pets - whether it's a furry feline or a playful pup. That's why we all love National Kids and Pets Day, the perfect occasion to celebrate kid-pet relationships! On this joyous day, parents can show some love by spoiling their little ones with special gifts of toys.

Importance of the holiday and how pets benefit children

National Kids and Pets Day is celebrated every year on April 26th, helping educate children about responsible pet care while also promoting awareness for animal safety. We all know that our furry friends offer unwavering loyalty and friendship to humans: providing comfort when we are upset, keeping us physically active and cheering up even our darkest days. Through participating in activities like walking dogs or playing fetch, children learn responsibility which sets them up for more success as they grow older- serving society better.

Introduction to promotional toys as

Do you safely eject USB flash drives off computers? Or do you merely unplug them? Well as it turns out, all those years of ejecting USB drives for safety reasons do not need to be done at all. Microsoft recently has all but confirmed this rumour.

Why Eject a USB Drive?

Promotional USB drives need to be ejected to prevent data from being lost or corrupted when you unplug the key from your drive -- that's the oldest rule in the book! This is especially true if you were in the midst of transferring a file. If you disconnect the flash drive mid-way then obviously the file transfer process will be interrupted, leading to a loss in data. Even when you are not transferring files, a file transfer process

We've talked before about the positive impact promotional card decks can have on a marketing campaign, but here's an example in the wild for you to help get inspired. Originally designed for arguably the best restaurant in Hungary, these cards show that you don't need to play by the rules to make playing cards work for your business.

Customised logo playing cards add a unique and creative touch

The tape measure was invented in 1868. A man by the name of Alvin J Fellows in the USA (Connecticut) came up with the idea of encasing a retractable measuring strip within a tiny box. Hence, the tape measure was officially born. Today, the tape measure is found in every toolbox around Australia and inside every household.

1. James Chesterman first invented measuring flat wires in 1829.
2. Promotional tape measures offer branding opportunities.
3. Practical and cost-effective marketing tool.

The True Inventor

Although Alvin J Fellows, is widely known as inventing the tape measure in its current form, the original inventor was

Bulk drinking straws have been part of human life for thousands of years, though most of us would consider them a fairly modern invention. While the use of plastic straws has increased since WWII, only falling out of favour until recently, the humble drinking straw has been around for centuries and been made of all manner of eco-friendly materials (like the current range of promotional reusable straws).

The History of Promotional Drinking Straws

The ancient Sumerians are considered the first to have invented straws for drinking liquids, based on the existence of ancient straws in Sumerian tombs made from precious metal and stones. Our modern plastic drinking

We're 4 months into 2019, can you believe it? During March and April, we start receiving our new range of products for the year, and we've received some fantastic promotional items this year. Check out our top 3 picks below and contact us if any catch your eye.

Why Are These Products a Top Pick?

Every month the Cubic team sees new promotional gifts from around the world, so when it comes to selecting "top" items for our customers we base these picks on popularity, functionality, and decoration options. All the products we share as part of our top monthly branded products are items that:

• Are extremely functional and will provide recipients with hours of use
• Look fantastic with custom decoration on them
• And

Did you know, there exists a day to celebrate the Jelly Bean? When was the last time you had a jelly bean? If it has been a while, you owe it to yourself to grab a handful or two of these yummy snacks. A lot has changed when it comes to taste and flavour of jelly beans. (Although, my favourite is still the traditional lemon flavoured ones, which are either yellow or white).

1. Jelly Beans boost brand recognition effectively.
2. They attract attention with colourful diversity.
3. Use Jelly Beans for versatile promotions.

History of Jelly Beans

There are a few different stories on the origins of a jelly bean. Most seem