Welcome back yall! 

 

What a great first week here at City Paper. I am so fortunate to be working with such welcoming and intentional co-workers who have greeted me with open arms. Not only am I appreciative of the great environment, but I am enjoying learning fresh skills, like sourcing for different consumer groups, companies, and events. Whether it’s for a company anniversary or a new employee gift, I'm learning more and more that it takes skill to source the right items.

 

That being said, here are my top finds from the past few weeks. Contact our team at brandbig@citypapercompany.com for more information on customizing any of these items or for more fresh finds!


  1.       Owala FreeSip Water Bottle

My number one spot goes to my pride and joy, my Owala water bottle. The magic lies within its two-part capabilities: a drinking straw and a hole at the top. You can gulp and sip! As the Stanley tumbler has been a top player in the drinkware market for quite some time now, everyone is thirsty for the next big sipper. We think this trending bottle is here to stay, so it's definitely worth the investment!


2.           Reusable food huggers 

As our society focuses more on environmentalism, we are moving away from plastic shopping bags and gravitating towards reusable alternatives. These food huggers are the perfect eco-friendly, practical gift for work and on-the-go snacking!


3.            Soundbar 

We can all agree that quality speakers are a gift end-users will inevitably keep on hand. This soundbar is a unique take on the classic speaker that will keep your brand at the forefront while gifting a truly luxurious movie night experience under $100. 


4.             First aid kit

How many times have you needed a band-aid but couldn't find one anywhere in sight..? If the answer is more than one (which I bet it is), my case is clear. The perfect small, affordable-yet-practical item to throw in a purse, center console, or desk drawer.

 

5.            Charcuterie Board 

There is not much better than summer snacking on fancy charcuterie boards! Why not gift a stylish one?! Picture this: finishing a day down at the beach, a late dinner reservation requiring a small appetizer beforehand, and the charcuterie board pictured topped with your favorite cheese, cracker, and deli meats. It just makes sense!


6.            Docksy  3-in-1 Charging Dock

Nothing irks me more than forgetting to plug in my phone, watch and headphones at night before bed. Problem solved! Charge it all with little to no effort, and wake up ready to take on the day with all of your tech fully charged. Great gift idea to eliminate all of the tangled, pesky wires cluttering up your bedside!


7.            Salt and Pepper Electric Shakers

As a college student, I’m always thinking about useful appliances for my future home. I appreciate the sleekness of these shakers and yet again, their practicality!


8.            Scissors 

Sense a theme here? I'm just a girl who loves practical gifting! I can’t help but think about the countless arguments in my household growing up over where the kitchen scissors wandered off to (not me or my siblings swiping them from the countertop). Why not gift a spare pair?


9.            Massage Gun 

As a former athlete and now an active college student, I cannot recommend this product more for your exercise enthusiast end-users. I constantly used this in high school playing varsity sports, and it's a gift anyone would feel pampered to receive!


10.          Dog Bowl 

Lastly, I have to include a product reminding me of my precious pup, Lulu. This travel dog bowl with a carabiner allows your pup to stay hydrated on those long summer walks! Compact. Travel-friendly. The perfect gift for your pet lovers!

That’s it for my top ten fresh finds! Stay tuned for more picks and adventures this summer at City Paper!

 

Have a great week! 

 

Sincerely, 

Sareena