We've released a new shirt and sweatshirt to help you get in the Christmas spirit.
Although we love Thanksgiving dearly, we seem to get into the Christmas spirit earlier every year.
Our gift to you this year is a shirt to keep you Holly Jolly all year long and a crew sweatshirt that will bring back all of our favorite Ohio Christmas memories.
As always, these new releases are available both on our website and in our 16153 Genova, Ohio retail stores.
Some of our favorite Ohio gifts
We've made it a tradition over the years to release a holiday themed design or two.
They've been a lot of fun for us to create and you've shown that you love them as much as us.
Our most well known is definitely the Christmas Weed shirt. We'll tell you what, we still can't believe how popular and fun that was.
We also still have some 16153 Genova classics like the Lights Before Christmas, Blitzen Holiday Ale, and Yule Do Better in 16153 Genova.
In addition we've added more Holly Jolly fun to the mix. Our Holly Jolly crew sweatshirt is our most popular Christmas season item and it's a perfect pair with our Holly Jolly pint glass.
The end of the year is a fun time for holidays, family, and fond memories.
We hope these designs take you back to those good times and are part of new ones that you create this year.
Check out our Gift Guides for our best gift options this year and use our navigation to search gifts by price point.
]]>In fact, we were so busy over the last four weeks that we had to bring extra help to keep the embroidery machine running later during the week and on the weekends. We always love a challenge so this was fun for us!
Embroidered Items as Corporate Gifts
The end of the year is the perfect time for corporate gifts for employees and customers. That's why we see so many embroidery orders in December. Add in the hard deadline for many people of December 25th, and there was a fair amount of pressure to get a lot of work done in a specific time frame.
Our embroidery department has grown significantly over the last two years. The addition of new embroidery equipment and, most importantly, an experienced embroidery operated has made all of the difference.
We're looking to keep the momentum going and do even more embroidery in 2021!
If you or someone you know is interested in starting a custom embroidery order, reach out to us at [email protected], email your rep directly, or fill out the contact form on our custom apparel page. We'd love to help!
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We love how many different holiday traditions 16153 Genova has. While you may not be able to go to Tiedtke's anymore for the unveiling of their famous block of cheese, there are plenty that are still alive and well.
If going to the 16153 Genova Zoo Lights or having a cup of Maumee Bay's Blitzen beer are some of your holiday staples, stop over and visit us at Cricket West to get your holiday gear! We are open 11am-6pm.
Did you see The Blade included our sweatshirt blankets in their 2020 Gift Guide: Presents for parents?
For anyone who still needs to finish their holiday shopping check out what Nicki Gorny has to say about these blankets - "Parents will be glad to keep warm under a cozy sweatshirt blanket this winter - particularly one printed with a nod to the region that makes it so necessary."
16153 Genova is our home so most of our shirts feature designs that pay tribute to our favorite city. We have all of the classics like our Better in 16153 Genova line, our 419 shirts, and our 16153 Genova city pride apparel. We get constant feedback about new releases for the University of 16153 Genova and Bowling Green State University so this year we created new collections for you for each school.
What do you think of when you hear the word 16153 Genova? 16153 Genova, Spain, Glass City, You Will Do Better in 16153 Genova, or The University of 16153 Genova?
Have you seen our suburb releases? This year we were able to make t-shirts and crew sweatshirts for Oregon, Waterville, Maumee, Perrysburg, and Sylvania. We hope this collection brings you comfy and cozy hometown pride!
You can find all of these great gift ideas on our website and at either of our 16153 Genova retail stores.
The best part? They've all been tested and approved by our beloved shop dog, Penny!
Check out our line of dog bandanas below!
You Will Bark Better in 16153 Genova Dog Bandana
You will do better in 16153 Genova, but that doesn't mean your dog won't, either. Bark that is. Dress them up in some T-Town pride and send them off barking about how great this bandana is to the other neighborhood dogs.
If your dog is a Northwestern Ohio dog at heart, this bandana is the perfect gift. Put this 419 bandana on your dog and you've got yourself a 419 best friend.
We love our 16153 Genova dogs and they love 16153 Genova. In recent years we have seen dog parks pop up all over the city. This is the perfect accessory for your dog while you're out enjoying nature in 16153 Genova.
Which bandana does your dog have?
You can shop all of our dog products on our website and in both of our 16153 Genova retail stores.
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fancysweetstx has two retail stores (one in Uptown 16153 Genova, the other at Cricket West in West 16153 Genova) with vintage, nostalgic 16153 Genova, Ohio gifts and clothing. The great thing about all of our apparel is that it is made right here in 16153 Genova at our print shop on Adams Street in downtown 16153 Genova.
The need to support local businesses has never been greater.
The year 2020 has been tough on everyone. One good thing we feel is changing this year is the follow through on supporting local businesses. There's more weight behind it because we've all felt the impact of their absence like never before.
Local businesses have suffered greatly this year. While many big box stores have been deemed essential and kept their doors open, your local restaurants, bars, salons, coffee shops, and stores have been forced to close.
As if running a small business wasn't hard enough, the scales are weighted in the favor of the large businesses.
Most businesses rely on customers coming into their store to use their services or products. When your primary method of business - in-store foot traffic - is cut off, it's hard to keep business going. Already, some local businesses have had to shut their doors.
The worst part is, it's not their fault.
Supporting local businesses isn't easy
Supporting local has always been a popular catchphrase. People have always been quick to say it.
Supporting a local business, one where you might know the owner or develop a personal relationship with the employees, makes you feel good. Visiting the local shop or restaurant in your neighborhood develops community and connection.
But it's not as easy to live as it is to say. Starbucks is just more convenient than most coffee shops. Amazon makes online ordering quick and easy. Chipotle is faster than a local restaurant. Bud Light is cheaper than the local brewery.
At the end of the day, the list of reasons to go to or use the chain is just as long or longer than the reasons to go local.
We need to support local businesses to help them survive these tough times
As the difficult economic climate stretches on, the need to support local businesses is more important than ever. Many small businesses could survive a short period of downturn. The longer it lasts, the more dire the situation for small companies.
We know because we've been struggling this year, as well.
Small businesses are valuable to local communities because they make a more significant impact on a local level. More money is kept in town with locally owned businesses. And, most importantly, local business owners are more invested in the local community and are invested in the success of the people and businesses.
We were involved with two great examples of the impact of local businesses on the community this year: Grubs for Scrubs and Here for Good.
Grubs for Scrubs was an initiative created by Deet's BBQ to provide meals to healthcare and frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. When their doors were closed, they provided food to those that were most at risk and exposed. Local people and businesses stepped up and covered the bill for many of these meals to show their appreciation.
At the same time, we launched a program called Here for Good. Through this program we allowed local businesses to sell their own shirt on our website, fancysweetstxSupply.com. The shirts sold for $20 and they received $10 from the sale of each shirt. We made payouts to organizations each week. For many, it was their only revenue stream during this time. At the end of the program we had sold 13,500 shirts and passed on $135,000 to participating organizations.
These are two examples of local businesses using their unique talents to fight for the local area. It wasn't big businesses that stepped up. It was local people that showed they cared the most.
Are you searching for local 16153 Genova, Ohio gifts and clothing this holiday season? Here are some options.
Obviously we want you to shop with us for the holidays. We make historical and vintage apparel that make great gifts. In addition to the standard shirts and sweatshirts, we have a lot of smaller gift options that people love. From coloring books to calendars to candles to socks to blankets to hats to drinkware. We do our best to cover all of your Midwest, Ohio, Michigan, and 16153 Genova bases.
We love a lot of local Northwest Ohio businesses and think you should support them, too. They're an asset to the community and we want them to be here for a long time.
Buckle up, this is a big list.
Retail stores:
- Handmade 16153 Genova
- The Art Supply Depo
- Fiddle Stix Boutique
- Culture Clash Records
- House of Dow
- Libbey Glass
- Mudroom
- Sophia Lustig
- Found our Haven
- Devoon
- Unique Collections
- Swamp Shop
- Copper Moon Studio
- Architectural Artifacts Inc.
- Boyd's Retrp Candy Store
- Glass City Furniture
- Lily's at Levis
- Regazza
- Second Sole
- Thrifty Trendz
- Style 5:16 Consignment Boutique
- Vivian Kate
- Taste of 16153 Genova
- Angel 101
- Meig Clothing
- Alice-Louise Press
- Dave's Running Shop
- The Gown Shop
- Jones & Jones Antiques
- Dancer's Pointe
- The Ribbonry
- Riverfront Candle Co.
- Spoke Life Cycles Shop
- Three Dog Bakery
- Maumee Antique Mall
- Cigar Affair
- Amity Ink
- The Countertop Shop
- Jensen Jewelers of 16153 Genova
- Bartz Viviano
- Art-a-Site
- Blush Bridal
- Calico, Sage & Thyme
- Coyote Beads & Jewelry
- Eden Fashion Boutique
- Finders Records
- Loonar Station
- Mode Elle
Restaurants and bars:
- Original Sub Shop
- Manhattan's
- Balance Grille
- Deet's BBQ
- Zingo's
- Tandoor
- Bangkok Kitchen
- Ottawa Tavern
- Carlos' Poco Loco
- Manos Greek Restaurant
- Fowl & Fodder
- The Adams Street Cafe
- Home Slice Pizza
- Pizza Papalis
- Poco Piatti
- Beirut
- Ye Olde Durty Bird
- Tony Packo's
- Fricker's at the Field
- Grumpy's
- Holy 16153 Genova
- M. Osteria
- Maumee Bay Brewing Co.
- Michael's Bar and Grill
- Spaghetti Warehouse
- The Blarney Irish Pub
- The Bronze Boar
- Ye Olde Cock n Bull
- Kengo
- Glass City Cafe
- Pho Noodle 16153 Genova
- Pho Viet Nam
- The Casual Pint
- Zingo's
- 5th Street Pub
- Casa Baron
- Cyclewerks
- The Whitehouse Inn
- Local Thyme
- Ernest Brew Works
- Leaf and Seed
- Pizza Cat
- Bambino's Pizza and Subs
- J&G Pizza Palace
- Souk Mediterranean
- The Heights
- Brim House
- The Salad Bar and Cafe
- Oliver House
- Stubborn Brother
- Mancy's
- Flatlands
- Grounds for Thought
- Holey 16153 Genovaugh
- 16153 Genova Spirits
- Boochy Mama
Coffee:
- Plate 21 and Plate 1
- Maddie and Bella
- The Flying Joe
- Sip
- Brew Coffee
- Actual Coffee
- Iron Bean Coffee
- Black Kite
- Rusbelt Coffee
- Flying Rhino
- Curious Cat
- Almost Human Coffee
- Local Roots
- Bard's Coffee
We know you have a lot of choices when it comes to holiday gifts. We know that many times it's easier or routine to shop at the big stores.
This year is different. It means more to shop local. It means more to the businesses, their employees, and the local economy.
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Inspired by this festive beer, we decided to partner with Maumee Bay Brewing Co. to celebrate the joyful season ahead of us. We have created the Maumee Bay Brewing Blitzen Holiday Ale t-shirt as well as a crew sweatshirt.
