Trophies2Go Blog

One question we often get about our products is how to change a clock battery in our clocks, especially our popular Personalized Rosewood Book Clock. Looking at our book clocks, it seems impossible to change!  But it’s actually quite easy.  However you need to save the parts that come with your clock when you receive it.

How do you change the battery on this pretty clock?

Step One:

The first step is to pull the clock face out of the wooden book.  This is the trickiest part.  When you received your award, it included a small suction cup.  You attach the suction cup to the front glass portion of the clock, and then carefully wiggle it out of the wooden book.

Using the gray suction cup provided with the clock, attach it to the font face and pull it from the casing.

Step Two:

After the clock is released, you turn over the clock and exchange the battery.

Replace the battery at the back of the clock face.

Step Three:

Then push back into the book clock and viola! You’re done! If you have any questions about any of our products, feel free to call us at 877-936-4700,  We are here to help!

Cheers!

Jessica

Short Tumblers in 10 colors make the perfect personalized gift!

I'm thrilled to present our newest product - Short Engraved Tumblers!  Similar to Yeti tumblers, our 10-oz personalized tumblers make the perfect gift!  We use them here at work for all kinds of beverages - coffee, ice water, soda, and cocktails!  What is great about these tumblers is they are insulated, so they keep your liquid at temperature ALL DAY!  I put ice water in mine at night, and keep it next to my bed.  In the morning, the ice still hasn't melted!  And it doesn't leave a condensation ring on my nightstand - the cup stays dry.

Personalization....we take your logo, text or initials and then laser engrave the graphic file around the top of the tumbler.  The cup is positioned in our laser engraver (the blue machine pictured next to Laurie in the photo), programmed by one of our engravers Lori or Laurie, and then "run".  This results in the colored coating burning away by the laser beam to expose your gleaming silver custom engraving!

Customers who have purchased tumblers include the president of a giant pilot's union (800 tumblers!!!), golf tournament directors, school officials, and owners of companies.  Great for school booster clubs, sporting groups, and corporate events, tumblers make functional and useful gifts. You kids have too many sports trophies?  Our tumblers also make great trophy alternatives for sports teams.

Laurie and I model our short engraved tumblers! Hers has cats and mine has our Trophies2Go logo!

In 10 colors, our short engraved tumblers are made of aluminum and powder coated on the outside.  These double walled stainless steel tumblers feature vacuum insulation to keep your drink at temperature twice as long as compared to a regular travel mug.  The plastic lid is clear so you can see inside and is easy to keep clean.  We also have no-leak slide lids available for purchase.

Interested in an awesome gift that will get used every day?  Contact me about our engraved short tumblers, I love mine...I think I have close to a dozen!  You and your recipient will love them too!

Cheers!

Jessica

My husband Jeff has been in the 'Big Johnson Fantasy League' since 1991, so I know a thing or two about BOTH fantasy football and trophies! Here are my thoughts on how to immortalize your fantasy season without breaking the bank.

How to Choose the BEST Fantasy Football Trophy for Your League

Big Johnson League's draft.

1. Crown the Champion.  Regardless of the budget, awarding hardware to your league winner should be your #1 priority as commissioner.  For champion keeper awards, consider doing a smaller version of a traveling trophy (discussed below).  This will ensure a legacy over the years.  For example, picture a repeat champ receiving multiple Lombardi-style awards and lining them up on their mantle.  Here are a couple of my favorites:

Championship Replica Trophy

NEW! Fantasy Football Champion Chain

Towering Fantasy Football Award

2.  Build the Legacy.  With a couple of ways to accomplish this, keep both short-term and long-term budget in mind.

- The Easy Way:  If you want to stay simple, I suggest choosing a trophy that doesn’t have to be engraved each year.  Instead engrave your league name and “Champion” on the front and you are all set.  Have last year’s winner bring it back to the draft and award it to the new winner. Here are a couple of suggestions for this style of trophy:

Jumbo Bronze Football Trophy

Armchair Quarterback Football Trophy

Annual (perpetual) engraving on the Big Johnson League trophy.

- A Little More Effort:  With a little more effort, you can engrave the past winners on the sides of your traveling (perpetual) trophy.  Most of our annual fantasy football trophies include an option for 3 additional side plates.  Be sure to choose this add-on when placing your order.  Place the trophy in your cart and type in the text you want on the front plate of your award. Our current best sellers are:

Monster Football Perpetual Trophy

BEST SELLER! Perpetual Replica Fantasy Football Champion Trophy

King of the League Trophy

To get names added to the sides, add product #7170 to your cart and type in the previous winner's information in the engraving section. I suggest including the year, winner’s name and team name. Each side plate fits 6-8 years of engraving.  Doing the math, you get 18-24 years of joy out of the trophy.

Please note:  Each year there is a process to have the side plate engraved with a new winner.  Simply unscrew the plate and mail it to us with engraving instructions and payment for $20.  We will engrave and mail it back.  Even if you forget to have it engraved for up to 4 years, the cost is still $20 total.  Get specific instructions here.

For the biggest whiner in your league, award our popular Cry Baby Loser Trophy.

3. Have Some Fun.  Finally, if your league coffers allow, consider adding some spice to your draft with some funny joke trophies for your league loser.  This is our favorite part of the fantasy football season,  as some commissioners get super creative. We've seen it all; check out our Fantasy Football Joke Trophies for more ideas. Here are my favorites:

Cry Baby Loser Trophy

Dead Last Toilets

Beauty Queens

Horse Bobble Butt Trophy

Best of luck in your draft!  I hope the addition of fantasy football trophies adds hype to your league.  May the trash-talking begin!

Cheers!  Jessica

*Editor's note: this post was originally published in August 2015 and has been updated for content.

Former Seahawk Jordan Babineaux was the longest drive winner!

A shout out to the Renton Chamber of Commerce and the good work they do for businesses and our community!  Yesterday I attended the Renton Chamber of Commerce Annual Classic Golf Tournament.  I was invited by Ben Andrews, Director of Events, to present the golf trophies to the tournament winners.  This is the second year that we have donated the golf trophies for this charity event for the greater Renton community.

This year's tournament benefited the The Family First Community Center Foundation.

What is the Family First Community Center?

The goal of the Family First Community Center is to provide programs including sports and recreation, health and wellness, after school programs for youth and children, tutoring and mentoring, classes in technology, music and English as a second language, and a health clinic to underserved communities in Renton.  Championed by Seattle Seahawk player Doug Baldwin, this facility will help families in the Benson Hill neighborhood.

The first place winners of the 2019 Renton Chamber Golf Tournament!

"Community centers not only provide athletic and educational activities, they are the building blocks for character building opportunities. These opportunities are being denied to many of the youth of today especially in the Cascade/Benson area." - Doug Baldwin

Find out more about the Family First Community Center here!

With our roots in Issaquah, WA, its great to grow our branches in the Renton, WA community!  Here's to a great event for a wonderful cause, glad we could be apart of it!

Cheers,
Jessica

The kids on your sports team have been working hard all season and deserve some recognition!  If you’re looking for a way to say ‘great job’ without awarding a participation trophy, you’re not alone.

Looking for something other than trophies for your team this season? If your kids are older and have already covered their bedroom shelves with trophies, you may be looking for something new and different.  Here are some top ideas of alternatives to trophies for your team, such as the Strideline Socks featured below! Let us know how we can help - give us a call at 877-926-4700.

Top Trophy Alternatives

Everyone on your team will love Strideline Socks! Contact us for details.

Bag Tags - Full color bag tags are great for travel or for gear bags.

Drink Tumblers: Engrave a sport ball image (like soccer) with the player's name and these tumblers will be used all year long!

Trading Coins & Pins: Unique to your event, create lapel pins or coins give to participants or to trade with other teams.

Logowear: T-shirts, socks and other logo wear are cool gear to show off your team!

Gear Bags - Everyone needs a place to shove their stuff; a useful way to keep track of player's equipment.

Acrylic Display Cubes: With options for football, soccer and volleyball, display a game ball with pride. Makes a great coach's gift!

Ball Stands: For footballs, soccer balls, and volleyballs, these solid walnut stands include a small engraved plate.

Medals or Dog Tags: Kids can wear them or use as a zipper pull for gear bags and backpacks. See football, soccer, and volleyball options.

Photo Collages - Remember the season with a photo each player can frame.

Presentation Matters

Even if you aren't awarding trophies to your team, make sure to put some meaning behind your gift.  Don’t just hand them out without praise.  When presenting a small token of the season, make sure to talk about each player's dedication, hard work and never quit attitude. Be sure to mention something different yet specific for each player.

On my daughter’s soccer team, the coach will start by saying, “This player was a real hard worker. She came to every practice and game ready to give it her all.  Her defensive moves …”  By this time the whole team is guessing who it is and screaming the girl's name.  This way she’s being recognized by the coach AND her teammates at the same time.  Visit my post Making Sports Trophies Meaningful for even more tips.

Whether you’re getting trophies, medals or some alternative recognition, enjoy the end of your season!

Cheers!
Jessica

Editor's Note: This post was originally published on November 6, 2012.  It has been updated for content.