Easy, Affordable Merch Ideas for New Family Events

Whether you’re kicking off the school year, celebrating an important moment, or welcoming newly-admitted families, school merch is always a good idea. It bolsters school pride and makes people happy. And finally, if you choose your product wisely, it becomes a marketing tool to prospective parents.

Here are some options that can be purchased for $15 or less a pop (though you can obviously spend more and go up in quality). They’re also one-size-fits all and built to the travel (unlike a fridge magnet, for example) so your school’s name is naturally circulating, hopefully in playgrounds, after-school activity spaces, and places where your current parents are likely to meet prospective families and strike up a conversation.

Consider these six options for giveaways. Sites like VistaPrint, CustomInk, Swag.com, and Zazzle provide tons of customizable options.

• Canvas tote bags

• Pouches, sling bags, backpacks, drawstring backpacks for kids (Zazzle let’s you use your own fabric—which could be soo cute)

• Hats (Beanies, baseball caps)

• Travel mugs

• Water bottles

• Car decals

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