SWAG: slang for free promotional items; should not be pronounced as schwag. A popular bacronym for Software and Giveaways, Stuff We All Get or Souvenirs, Wearables and Gifts (and if you have no idea what a bacronym is, it’s a backwards acronym) – Wikipedia
BlogHer conference swag has taken over my dining room furniture…and two more boxes were still to come!
I’m totally not…NOT…a hoarder…but can I just say how much fun this was to pick through? Everything from gift cards to clothes to personal products to toys to baby items…OH, the baby items (don’t get any ideas, this factory is closed but I do have a shower coming up and I don’t have to spend a cent on gifts!) What does one do with all of this…stuff? Definitely do not throw it all in a tote and store it away in the basement…ehem. *wink*
You can:
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Uh…use it? Start cashing in those gift certificates and cards (some expire soon.) You may not need a certain product, but maybe your best girlie friend would love a hand stamped necklace for her birthday. Think about how these swag cards can save you money in the future but getting gifts with them now.
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Save it. For most of you, it may already be too late. If not, save some of the toys for Christmas. I have my largest suitcase filled with swag that will go right downstairs until the holidays. Heather, from Inexpensively, recently mentioned that she keeps a locked “gift closet” in her house. Here she stores gifts and toys that she gets at great prices all year ’round!
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Donate it. Do you know how many people really NEED these types of items? Food can go to the pantry – personal items can go to shelters – baby items can be given to WIC or Healthy Family offices – toys can be saved for Toys for Tots – shall I go on? I bet you have more than enough to fill an Anysoldier box or to send a care package to a college student. While walking back from a breakfast event in NYC, I handed a swag bag to an elderly man begging for change on the street. He thought it was the best thing ever. Go ahead…make someone’s day.
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Share it. By all means, just give swag to your friends. They are all just dying to pick through it anyway.
Speaking of sharing, I have tried to gather all of the BlogHer online savings codes that I could find. Here is what I have in case anyone is interested:
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CurlyQ Cuties: 15% off with code BLOGHER15 – exp. 9/1/10
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The Shoppe at Somerset: 15% off with code BLOGHER – no exp.
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PeekKids: 25% off with code LUXELOVE – exp. 9/31/10
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GoGirl: Save $2 with code BLOGGIRL – exp. 8/31/10
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Hallmark birth announcements: Save 30% with code BHBABY30 – exp. 11/15/10
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BellyMan: Free shipping with code MUSTSHOP – good thru 8/5 – 9/5
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Owl Say Designs: Save 10% with code BLOGHER10 – exp. 11/30/10
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LoxlyGallery: save 25% on all prints with code BH25 – no exp.
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Goldberger Toys: Save 20% off with code BLGHR – 8/1 thru 9/30
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Payless: Save $5 on $25 or more with code 37544 – exp. 9/6/10
- The Big Toy Book: Save 15% with code sweetsinthecity – exp. 9/16/10
- EyesLipsFace (E.L.F.): Save 20% with code TAKETWENTY – exp. 9/16/10
- Miraclebody Jeans: Save 10%, Free shipping, Free returns with code TakeTen – exp. 9/15/10
- Cambria Cove: Save 10% with code SOCIALLUXE – exp. 8/31/10
- Modern Palm Boutique: Save 20% with code MP20off – no exp.
- Winetasting: Free shipping & handling with code BLOGHER – exp. 8/31/10
- TaskRabbit: $15 off with code 1FLY15 – no exp.
I can’t even begin to thank all of the companies that made BlogHer ’10 possible this year – including my personal sponsor, Feld Entertainment. Everyone was SO utterly generous; it’s almost overwhelming. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you.
See you in San Diego next year?
Honest Blogger found here: Text link included from CSN Stores in exchange for product to review. As always, 100% my opinion.
