Light Up Your Dreams - FLOMO Educational Foundation

Artwork “Light Up Your Dreams” outside and inside of the FLOMO Educational Foundation building by Wang Wen-Chih

FLOMO Educational Foundation is a foundation donated by Flomo Shen, the founder of FLOMO Co., Ltd., adhering to the mission of creating corporate value and enhancing the upward progress of society, and practicing its commitment to corporate social responsibility with practical actions.

Mr. and Mrs. Shen

The Foundation's mission: Caring for the underprivileged, promote education, protect the environment, and protect the future of Taiwanese children.

A. FLOMO Educational Foundation:

Since 2013, the Foundation has cooperated with 41 primary schools in Hunei District, Tainan City North District and Annan District of Kaohsiung City, and the Foundation has sent English teachers to teach primary schools in various districts, cultivating children's ability to stand on the international stage with lively and diversified English learning resources, benefiting more than 5,000 people.

B. Eco-friendly Erasers Gift Program:

In order to maintain the health of school children and reduce the damage of plasticizers in the environment, we show our commitment to sustainability and serving underrepresented populations through this program. Environmentally friendly and non-toxic erasers are given to the public for free every year, and a total of 20 million pieces are given away.

C. Promoting English:

English is one of the indispensable requirements in the face of a global competitive environment, and the Foundation has taken the first step to continue to promote Taiwan as a bilingual country ahead of government policies, implement English in life education, and enhance Taiwan's international competitiveness. Additionally, it supports the Tainan Municipal Government's efforts to promote English as a second official language by providing funds to do so and working with teacher training programs for the English Workshop and other English promotion initiatives.

Specific Actions of the Foundation

2004-2010

Tainan FLOMO Education Foundation was established

★ Public Welfare★ Refuse to allow PVC on campus, and distributes millions of erasers

More than one million non-PVC [environmentally friendly and non-toxic erasers] were given to lower primary school children across the country for free, in addition to 20,000 FLOMO environmentally friendly non-toxic erasers were arranged into large dominoes prohibiting PVC, and they worked with children to knock down the dominoes and declare their determination to refuse toxic stationery from entering the campus.

★ Public Welfare★ exchange to wipe the earth, national campus tour action vehicle

It took half a year to tour more than 100 primary schools across the country, allowing children to take and use PVC-containing erasers, free exchange for environmentally friendly and non-toxic erasers. The activity was replaced by former Vice President Xiao Wanchang's wife as the spokesperson, a total of about 2 tons of PVC erasers, and also gave Taiwanese children a cleaner and more environmentally friendly learning space.

2010

Through the joint efforts of FLOMO and environmental groups, the government began to regulate the content of plasticizers in erasers

2011

★Public Welfare★ cooperates with Tainan Primary School to carry out positive thinking experimental teaching to cultivate the ability of positive thinking, so that students can change their minds and create a better life when they encounter difficulties and setbacks

★Public Welfare★ In addition to hiring excellent teachers, we have compiled 7 volumes of I LOVE FLOMO English textbooks, providing free opportunities for disadvantaged students to learn English, and opening free e-book downloads

The FLOMO Academy headquarters in Xi-men Road, Tainan City, had students from 18 primary schools, and it also collaborated with about 40 primary schools in Kaohsiung City's North District, Annan District, and Hunei District, where classes were held close to the school's teaching points, and about 800 disadvantaged students learned English for free through the FLOMO Academy Program each year.

2014

★Public Welfare★ handling of 'FLOMO Loves the Earth, millions of erasers for you’ gift plan, free of charge environmental protection and non-toxic eraser for people to obtain for free. It is hoped that Taiwan will fully use environmentally friendly and non-toxic eraser as soon as possible to create an environmental paradise.

2015

Professor Chao-Ming, Chen, from the Department of Applied Foreign Languages of Shih Chien University, was commissioned to conduct the policy white paper "English as a Second Official Language”

Held a FLOMO Education Forum with the Second Official Language Project Office of the Tainan Municipal Government, inviting scholars and experts, the Second Official Office of the Tainan Municipal Government to discuss "the necessity and promotion of English as a second official language"

2016

★Cooperate★ with the Tainan Municipal Government to establish an English teaching talent pool in the "English Teaching and Learning Workshop" reserve teacher training program

Tainan Bo-ai Elementary School was entrusted to handle the children's English compensation plan-diversified fun learning project research

Commissioned the Taiwan Local Governance Research Forum to conduct the "Tainan City Public Opinion Survey on Promoting English as Taiwan's Second Official Language"

★Cooperate★ donated $10 million to the Tainan Municipal Government to promote the policy of "English as a Second Official Language"

Tainan Yujing junior high school was commissioned to conduct "Research and Development of Basic Sentence Pattern Diagnostic Test Questions for Middle School Students and Discussion on the Effectiveness of Testing"

★Cooperate★ donated to the Penghu County Government to promote the Hello Island-wide English-Speaking Project in the World's Most Beautiful Bay

★ Glory ★ Chairman Kun-Zhao Shen was awarded the "Tainan City Outstanding Citizen"

2017

★Cooperate★ Chihkan Rotary Club Online English Teaching Started (Shenkeng Primary School, Xinguang Elementary School, Wenhe Elementary School, Chonghe Primary School, Tainan City, Longqi District, Tainan City, Tainan City, Longqi District / Tainan City Xincheng District Taisha Elementary School / Pingtung County Wutai Elementary School).

★Cooperate★ donated to Yunlin County Government to promote the "English Learning Class for the Elderly" project

★Cooperate★ donated another 10 million yuan to the Tainan Municipal Government to promote the policy of "English as a Second Official Language"

★Cooperate★ to attend the public hearings of the Legislature on "Promoting English as a Second Official Language"

★Cooperate★ with the Tainan Municipal Government to establish an English teaching talent pool in the "English Workshop" reserve teacher training program

★Cooperate★ supported the 4th WBSC U12 World Cup Little Baseball Championship off-field activity - Mad Baseball Learn English, sponsored the commemorative edition of the tournament Jing Liang Rub and Tainan Young Baseball Story Bilingual Picture Book to the participating teams

2018

★ Public Welfare★ sponsorship TOEIC Bridge TOEIC Popularization Test Tainan Citizens Free Test Project Wenchang Stationery

★ Public Welfare★ The parent-child class course at FLOMO Academy was launched

★ Collaborate★ to assist the Tainan Municipal Government in compiling English conversation teaching materials for taxi drivers

★Cooperate★ with the Tainan Municipal Government to establish an English teaching talent pool in the "English Workshop" reserve teacher training program

★ Cooperate★ assist the Tainan Municipal Government to the libraries of various districts to handle the Tainan City English Reading Season Peppy Pig Story House

2019

★Public Welfare★ English teaching at Nantai University of Science and Technology was launched (Homestead National Primary School).

★Cooperate★ with the Tainan Municipal Government to establish an English teaching talent pool in the "English Workshop" reserve teacher training program

★Public Welfare★ donated 2 million to Wenzao University of Foreign Languages to implement a multi-Chinese teacher training program

2020

★ Public Welfare★, Tainan Social University and Zhengxing Street stores jointly launched the "Come to Tainan to Speak Taiwanese" activity, donated Taiwanese gramophone erasers, and promoted local culture

★Cooperate★ with the Tainan Municipal Government to establish an English teaching talent pool in the "English Workshop" reserve teacher training program

★Public Welfare★ once again donated 2 million yuan to Wenzao University of Foreign Studies to implement a multilingual teacher training program

★Public Welfare★ Expand enrollment of parent-child classes at the headquarters of FLOMO Academy

2021

★ Public Welfare★ continued to cooperate with Tainan Community University and Xinyi Street stores in the "Come to Tainan speaking Taiwanese" activity, donated Taiwanese gramophone erasers, and promoted local culture.

2022

★Public Welfare★ Transformation Launched the "English Digital Learning Program" to provide online English and bilingual character education courses

★Public Welfare★ cooperated with National Jinan International University to organize "programming" Scratch and Micro:bit courses

★Public Welfare★ Short film editing, bilingual creative aesthetics, and listening to world famous songs to learn English are among the online classes offered.

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Holiday Gift Giving & Wrapping with FLOMO by Emily Reviews

👀 Check out Emily's review on our most popular items including gift wrapping supplies and art supplies for the holiday season.

Plus, enter for the chance to win the the giveaway!

We are offering three prize packs, so there will be three winners.

All three sets include gel pens, acrylic paints, and paint brushes, though the exact item(s) vary.

Here are photos of the giveaway sets.

* Giveaway Ends 1/1/2023

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Top 5 Holiday Gifts from FLOMO for Creative Tweens

As we enter the holiday season, many people are looking for gift ideas for creative tweens. If your child or a child you know loves to make art, crafts, or experiment with new things, here are five gifts that will keep them entertained and inspired. From a new set of art supplies to a fun crafting kit, these craft- and art-related presents from FLOMO are sure to please any creative youngster.

And to prove we aren’t just making this up, we brought in an expert - a 10-year-old tween who absolutely loves all forms of arts and crafts! She was more than ready to try out all five of the products and give us her opinions. Read on to get all the details!

1 - Paint Your Own Ornaments Kit

About the Product:

This gift is the most festive and allows tweens to creatively decorate their own Christmas ornaments to hang on the tree and admire for years to come. The set includes ten different ornaments in the cutest holiday designs, like Santa, a snowflake, a Christmas tree, and a Christmas stocking.

It is a full DIY kit, which means it also provides tweens with a paintbrush and six paint pots in all of the basic colors they’d need to paint their ornaments. Everything they need in one easy-to-wrap box!

The Tween Review:

Our tween tester loved the variety of Christmas ornament shapes to choose from in this kit, as well as the fact that it comes with enough ornaments for her to keep some for her Christmas tree, and personalize some to give to her friends as Christmas gifts! The back of the ornaments provides the perfect place to write the date and who the ornament is for.

She also commented on how smooth the surfaces of the ornaments are, which makes for an ideal canvas for the paints. And speaking of the paints, she appreciated that they aren’t too runny or thin, and instead are the perfect thicker consistency to cover the ornaments in one coat. Lastly, the level of detail on the ornaments is just right. This memory-making kit is a win!

2 - Acrylic Paint Sets, Brushes, and Canvas

About the Product:

For the little Picassos out there who want a more open-ended painting experience, this acrylic paint set is perfect. Not only does this allow for a bit more imagination and creative expression, but there are tons of colors to choose from! Forty-eight to be exact: twenty-six basic colors, six fluorescent, eight metallic, and eight glitter colors. The paints are great on a multitude of materials, including paper, wood, or canvas. You can also get smaller paint sets, in the color of choice 10 pastels, 10 glitters, or 10 fluorescent as an add-on gift!

Speaking of canvas, don’t forget to include a couple in your gift, so your tween can get started right away! We are loving canvases in unique shapes - arches and rounds are particularly trendy in home decor, party decor, and design these days. This pack comes with two!

Lastly, you’ll want to add some brushes of different sizes and shapes to cover all of their artistic needs. And you can even make those fun and festive with glitter handles and iridescent rainbow handles!

The Tween Review:

The handles of the paintbrushes were an immediate hit with our tween tester. She loved how the iridescent rainbow brushes reminded her of mermaids, and using the glitter brushes with glitter paint added to the fun. In her words, “You can never have too much glitter!”.

She was also thrilled by the number of colors included in this paint set. When asked whether she preferred regular, pastel, fluorescent, metallic, or glitter colors, she begrudgingly picked pastels…but was relieved by the fact that she doesn’t have to choose since this set has them all!

As expected, she enjoyed the uniqueness of the round canvases, which instantly inspired her to paint things like planets and landscapes.

3 - Gel Pens and Journal

About the Product:

Remember the gel pen boom of the late 90s and early 2000s? As nostalgic products become more and more popular, we are seeing an increase in the popularity of gel pens again, making this a terrific gift for the trendy tween. Not only are they beginning to dress in Y2K style, but they are also writing in it as well!

This set comes with a whopping sixty total quick-drying, medium-point pens in a variety of bold and bright colors. Pair it with a journal and let your tween express themselves in colors to match any and all moods (of which tweens often have many!).

The Tween Review:

From the moment she pulled them out of the gift wrap, our tween tester was excited by the beauty of the motivational journal cover, reminding her that she is “simply magical”. She also remarked on the vast variety of gel pen colors, as well as how vibrant they all are. None of those boring ink pen colors are here! This is all about allowing for creative expression.

After testing them out in the journal, she was impressed by how easily they write and contributed that to the well-flowing ink as well as the smoothness of the journal paper. When she was done, she appreciated being able to keep the journal closed with its included band (privacy, please!), and that she can keep all her pens organized and together in their convenient packaging.

4 - Marker Set and Sketchbook

About the Product:

If your tween is more of an artist than a writer, a great twist on the pen and journal tween gift idea is the marker set and sketchbook. This pack of twenty-four non-toxic, acid-free, quick-dry alcohol markers packs a double punch, in that they are dual-sided. One side features a chisel tip, which is great for thicker lines and coloring in larger areas, and the other is a fine tip - perfect for outlining and writing. It’s like getting forty-eight markers for the price of twenty-four!

They come in a convenient and stylish wooden storage box, with a lid that also serves as a clipboard for holding drawing paper. Talk about double-duty and practical! Paired with a motivational sketchbook, this gift idea is sure to inspire and please.

The Tween Review:

What stood out most about the markers to our tween tester was how convenient the storage case is. She talked about how easy it would be to take the markers “on the go”, and use them anywhere, thanks to the clipboard top. No more losing your favorite colors or digging through a container trying to find the right one - every time she was done using a marker she replaced it into its helpful assigned slot and picked out the next one.

When it came to the sketchbook, she loved that it is hard-cover and spiral bound, yet the pages are easy to tear out, giving her the option of keeping her artwork safe in the sketchbook or removed to hang or gift to family and friends. The fact that it lays flat when open really made it easy to draw to her heart’s content without having to struggle to keep it open.

She also had to try using the clipboard and approved of its easy-to-use design and sleek surface.

5 - Arts & Crafts Kit

About the Product:

For the creative tween who loves all sorts of crafts, an arts and crafts kit is the best gift. They don’t want to be limited in their creativity, and with this kit, they won’t have to be! This do-it-all kit includes a wide variety of colorful craft materials, including pompoms, pipe cleaners, feathers, craft sticks, foam sheets, foam shapes, googly eyes, buttons, mini clothespins, sequins, and gems. It even includes scissors - a crafting essential. That’s an amazing one thousand two hundred and eighty-four total pieces, all packed up into a convenient and sturdy carrying case.

The Tween Review:

In the words of our tween tester, “This is enough to keep me entertained all day!”. She loved how colorful all of the supplies are, and how much she could make with the variety of craft supplies provided. This kit allows her to really let her imagination run wild, and she immediately began brainstorming ideas. Another plus she noticed? The scissors - she mentioned that it was helpful to have a set handy to trim the pipe cleaners she needed to make her festive red and green mustache.

She was also enamored with the craft supply carrying case, and how it is easy to find what she needs thanks to its transparency. When she was done crafting, she noted (and demonstrated) how easy it is to pack everything up and carry it around.

BONUS: Christmas Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Creative Tweens

Don’t forget stocking stuffers! You can find tons of smaller craft and art supplies that creative tweens will love from FLOMO. As an extra thanks for all of her “hard” reviewing work, we provided our tween tester with a Christmas stocking filled with multicolored retractable erasers, multiple sizes of scissors, glitter stickers, and a mini arts and crafts kit. We also included a few gift cards in festive holiday gift card holders.

Products in this Post:

●     Paint Your Own Ornament Kit

●        48pc Acrylic Paint Set

●        2Pk 10" Round Canvas

●        7Ct Brushes, 2 Assortments Of Rainbow/Glitter

●        60pc Colorful Gel Pen Set

●        160 Sht Jumbo Spiral Hot Stamp Journal, You Got This/You're Magical, 2 Designs

●        24Pk Dual Tip Alcohol Markers In Wooden Box W/Clipboard

●        100 Sht/200 Page 9"X12" Sketch Book, Hot Stamp, Happy Art, 2 Designs

●        1284 pc Arts & Crafts Kit and Carrying Case

●        5 pk Retractable Erasers

●        380pc Arts & Crafts Kit

●        3pk Scissors Set, 3 Sizes

●        Doodle Diva Glitter Stickers

●        Christmas Paper Gift Card Holders

How to Set up a Holiday Gift Wrapping Party

'Tis the season for giving, and what better way to get into the spirit of things than by throwing a gift wrapping party? This unique holiday party idea is great for getting everyone in the festive mood and helping them get their holiday wrapping done at the same time. No more waiting until the last minute and stressing right before the holidays - throw a Christmas gift wrapping party to bring friends together, get creative, and get it done! Plus, it's a perfect chance to show off your wrapping skills. In this post, we'll give you some tips on how to set up your party and what party supplies you'll need - all of which you can get right here on FLOMO. Let's get started!

Supplies

●     Gift Bags

●     Wrapping Paper

●     Gift Boxes

●     Gift Card Holders

●     Tissue Paper

●     Gift Wrapping Tape

●     Scissors

●     Gift Tags

●     Ribbons, bows, string

●     Garlands

●     Table cover

●     Stockings / Holiday Hat

Set-Up

• Holiday Backdrop

First, set the scene with a party backdrop. You can use any number of Christmas decorations for this, from balloons, to table covers on the wall, to garlands. The idea is to create a focal point for the party, as well as a place that’s perfect for photo ops. We decided to use paper garlands in a red-and-white color scheme and layered them on the wall above our gift wrap supply stations.

Underneath the paper garlands, we set up a table with gift-wrapping supplies in a vintage wooden “Reindeer Treats” container, which we wrapped with a winter greenery garland with red ornaments,  and added some glitzy metallic bows to complete the look.

Don’t be afraid to let some of the Christmas gift-wrapping supplies do double-duty as party decorations! We placed an extra large Christmas gift bag in the center of the table that complemented our general red and white party color scheme, but also had some pops of blue and green to snake it extra festive.

Then, on either side of the table, we added large Christmas llama and die-cut Santa gift bags. Llamas and die-cut party supplies have both been pretty popular in the last few years, so including them in the party decorations makes the party feel particularly trendy! We propped one of the gift bags on assembled Christmas gift boxes for extra height and added some Christmas bows to the base of the other for extra sparkle.

• Gift Wrap Supply Carts

On either side of the table, we set up supply carts with lots more Christmas gift-wrapping supplies. You can use smaller tables, but what we love most about the carts is that they roll. This makes it really easy to bring them over to the gift-wrapping table for easy access, and easy to share with whoever needs to replenish their supply at any given time.

We added some holiday cheer to the supply carts with a Christmas stocking, Santa hat, and red and white pom-pom garland. Bonus points if you wear the hat while you wrap!

On the cart, you’ll want to stock everything anyone might need to wrap all shapes and sizes of gifts. While an assortment of Christmas gift boxes are a must (we especially love these snow-filled ones to do double-duty as decoration), you’ll also want to think outside the box (literally!).

Holiday wrapping paper, gift bags, and tissue paper are staples, of course. But it’s also a great idea to provide your guests with cute Christmas-themed gift card holders and money holders, so they have options for any type of gift or recipient.

Adorable Christmas vehicle gift card boxes are a practical choice that also serve as décor for the carts!

Don’t feel the need to stick to purely traditional palettes and styles. Provide gift bags in a variety of colors and themes to fit every style. Both your guests' style and gift recipients.  We’re loving pink gift bags for Christmas!

To top it all off, you’ll need Christmas gift bows, ribbon, and/or string. We organized bows by color in clear pedestal jars for easy access.

Providing gift string with holiday-themed accessories lets your guests add an extra-special (and easy!) touch to any gift.

Adhesive gift tags make labeling gifts a breeze, and they come in lots of cute styles guests can mix and match with their gift wrapping to personalize their gifts even more. Especially when the tags have glitter or fun 3-D pompom elements!

• Gift Wrapping Table

Setting the table for this gift-wrapping party is pretty easy. You’ll want to keep it simple and not add too much décor, as guests will need the space for wrapping. Cover the table with a festive table cover, and create practical centerpieces by adding holiday pails of markers and other wrapping supplies. Guests will appreciate the convenience of having the essentials close by!

Speaking of essentials, you’ll want to have plenty of scissors and gift tape on hand.

Finally, add some wine glasses or paper cups to your table for drinks, and let the Christmas gift wrapping party begin!

You can get everything you need to create a festive and fun holiday gift-wrapping party from FLOMO! See the list below for an easy one-stop-shopping list.

Products used in this party:

●     Christmas-6.9Ft White Tip Tinsel Garland With Ornaments

●     Christmas Metallic Bows

●     Extra Large Santa's Party Printed Bag

●     Super Christmas Tassels Printed Bag

●     Extra Large Christmas Is Here Die Cut Bag

●     Extra Large Christmas Plaid Party Hot Stamp Bag

●     Large Twinkle Christmas Kraft Hot Stamp Bag

●     Christmas-Euro-Medium Printed Color Savvy Snowman-Trees

●     Medium Christmas Gnome Party Printed Bag

●     Multi-Size Merry Christmas Foldable Gift Boxes

●     Christmas Assorted Bows

●     19" Hi-Pile Red Stocking W/Trim

●     17" Christmas Stripes Hat

●     Christmas Joy Glitter And Hot Stamping Rectangle Nested Boxes With Magnetic Lid

●     Christmas Window Box With Snow

●     Christmas Happy Holidays Gift Wrap

●     Large Christmas Signs Printed Bag

●     Christmas Whimsy Printed-Metallic Tissue

●     Christmas Holiday Printed - Metallic Tissue

●     Christmas Paper Gift Card Holders With Hot Stamping

●     Gift Card/Money Holders With Hot Stamping

●     Christmas Vehicle Shaped Gift Card Holder

●     Large Pink Christmas Hot Stamp Bag

●     3-Color Christmas Metallic Curling Ribbon

●     Christmas Felt Gift Accessory

●     Christmas Whimsy Self-Stick Gift Tags With Hot Stamping And Glitter

●     Christmas Self-Stick Gift Tags With Glitter

●     Christmas Pom Pom Characters And Self Adhesive Gift Tags With Glitter

●     Christmas Trees And Car Premium Flannel Back Oblong Tablecover

●     Small Tin Bucket, Red

●     Paper Cup Gold Stripe With Hot Stamp

●     Christmas Tape Dispenser With Transparent Tape

●     Scissors Set

Walk Together Against Domestic Violence with Center for Hope & Safety

It's another beautiful day at Van Saun Park, New Jersey on Oct 29, 2022.

Team FLOMO/Nygala Corp. and friends walked together against domestic violence with the Center for Hope and Safety and showed our support.

We are very proud and honored to be part of a sponsor for this event. We love the walk to raise awareness of domestic violence and walk together against violence. This is an important and inspiring event. We are glad to be part of this meaningful event.

Thanks to Cindy Neidig Myer and CEO of Center for Hope and Safety, Julye Myner, Ph.D. for this sponsorship opportunity. We are so grateful and touched to see more sponsors and more walkers for this meaningful walk. We should all walk together against domestic violence. And, STOP any VIOLENCE!!!!

A Fabulous Day at the Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey Fall Fest

We had a fun and fabulous day with Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey during their Fall Fest activities at Lake Rickabear held from Oct 22 to 23, 2022.

WOW! Beautiful Lake and colorful foliage scene with gorgeous reflections.

Girl Scouts are future leaders in leadership, management, merchandising, fashion, technology, finance, supply chain, arts, space, health system, and women business owners.

We love to see our young girl scouts developing their skills with all kinds of activities including this ART activity, leadership, and many others. This helps them to build self-esteem, self-confidence, courage, and leadership, and develop friendships in their lifetime.

“Creativity and Imagination can change the world.“ FLOMO/Nygala Corp. is very proud and honored to sponsor this Art activity with dual-tip markers, gel pens, chunky markers, sketchbooks, and poster board. Love Girl Scouting. Girl Scouting is in our DNA.

Thanks to Sandra Kenoff and Caroline Fairchild, CFRE for this great opportunity for FLOMO/Nygala Corp. to sponsor this Art Activity.

It's Art Party Time! - Art Contest at Boys and Girls Club of Paterson and Passaic

Winners of the 2nd Annual Art Contest at Boys and Girls Club of Paterson and Passaic

FLOMO was very pleased and honored to sponsor the Annual Art Contest at Boys and Girls Club in Passaic on Aug 8th, 2022. #Boys and Girls Club of Paterson and Passaic

More than 140 boys and girls participated in this event at the clubhouse. They painted, drew, and created projects using our newly launched Arts and Crafts products.

The boys and girls aged range from 5 to 13 years old are energetic, creative, smart, and adorable. Their mission this time was to draw their favorite fictional or storybook characters.

They played with vibrant acrylic paints, glitter-and-neon gel pens, a wide variety of colorful markers, and lots of pom-poms, feathers, sprinkles, the googly eyes.

FLOMO believes that "Imagination and Creativity can change the world". We love our young generation to think and draw freely and creatively. We provided our new FLOMO Creative brand of art supplies, paints, markers, brushes, and crafting accessories to kids for this art contest.

Social responsibility and giving back to the local communities are FLOMO's priorities. We are pleased to partner with BGCPP and happily volunteered at the event.

FLOMO Creative - Add COLOR and FUN to your life.

FLOMO's Journals, Fashion Stationery & Party Supplies Review by Emily Reviews

Check out Emily’s review on our latest Journals, Fashion Stationery & Party Supplies.

Product Review by Emily Reviews

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FLOMO Prize Pack “for younger kids”

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FLOMO has the best gift bags for all occasions!

A wide selection of wholesale gift bags and tissue paper is available for your company and customers!

One of the five love languages is gift-giving. This means that this specific group of people love to give gifts as a sign of affection. If you’re one of these people or not, the gift bags we sell, are ideal for any occasion. Whether you have a baby shower, bridal shower, birthday party, graduation, or holiday party, FLOMO has the perfect gift bag for you. These gift bags are so beautiful with all sorts of designs that were produced by our art and design teams. FLOMO is your go-to place for any size bag, for any occasion. We are all about celebrating special events in daily life.

The first thing you notice when you walk into our showroom here on our Moonachie, New Jersey campus, is the wide variety of gift bags all over the walls and shelves. You can spend hours here and still not see all the gift bags, because there are so many! We have a few thousand bags that come in many different designs and styles for everyday events and occasions, and for Christmas specifically, we have about 2000 designs.

Everything You Need to Celebrate & More:

The wholesale gift bags that FLOMO carries come in a variety of sizes including Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large, Jumbo, etc. They are great for gifting smaller items such as gift cards or larger items such as stuffed animals. FLOMO even carries bottle bags to bring to parties!

Large Farmhouse Snowflakes Hot Stamp Bag

FLOMOs modern bags come in many different styles! There are bags with intricately printed designs that are fun and whimsical! No matter what the occasion is you can find a bag that will surprise your gift recipient just as much as the gift does.

FLOMO also has a variety of different colored tissue paper for gift bags. They will wrap your gift together delicately. There are different sizes to fill up the bag accordingly. There are cool designs such as die-cut, hologram, and metallic. Tissue paper is like the icing on the cake, it enhances the gift and makes the gift bag look decorative!

FLOMO has tons of gift bags in stock for your special event! It is your go-to wholesale party supply store. You will find these gift bags in your favorite local stores! Or, if you are a retailer, please visit our showroom or our website at www.flomoglabal.com

Benefits of keeping a journal

What do Oprah Winfrey, Leonardo Da Vinci, and Fredrick Douglass all have in common? These individuals had a journal or diary to record events that happened in their lives. Oprah Winfrey has kept a journal her entire life and is still continuing to write every day. There are many reasons to keep a journal. These make a great gift for teachers, mothers, students, writers, or anyone that works in an office.

Here at FLOMO, we have many different journals to choose from. They can help you become organized or write down your adventures somewhere safe and personal.

160 Sheet Jumbo Spiral Wishful Blessings Hot Stamp Journal

How can Journals benefit you?  

Whether you are a scientist, an artist, or anything in between, keeping a journal is a good idea. It is a place where you can write your thoughts down, and you can take it anywhere with you at any time. There is something to be said about writing something down vs typing them or trying to remember them in your head. You are able to remember things better when you physically write them on paper and can talk through what you are trying to do.

1. You can achieve your goals.

   When you write down your goals and intentions you can keep track of them in a personalized journal. This will keep your thoughts organized, and you can use as much detail as you want as you progress through them. These can be career goals, academic goals, health goals, travel goals, or anything you can imagine. 

2. Track Progress or growth.

   Some people like to use journal notebooks to track their fitness goals or eating habits if they have a goal to lose weight or get in shape. You can track your progress by writing what you accomplish every day.  

3. Improve your writing and communications skills.

   Writing is an art that takes a lot of thinking and creativity. A journal is a great place to collect your thoughts in one place, so you can use different words and creative ways to express how you are feeling. This will improve the way you communicate so much.  

4. Improve organization skills.

   Writing tasks or lists down in a planner journal will help you remember what you need to accomplish. When you finish the task, you can cross it out or put a check next to it. You will feel better knowing you did that chore or completed that homework assignment before 11:59 pm. 

FLOMO has different kinds of journals for you to choose from:

Religious Journals

Great for those writers that want to write down prayers and blessings. This journal is the perfect size to bring in your purse or bag with you to church or religious gatherings

160 SHEET JUMBO SPIRAL HOT STAMP JOURNAL RELIGIOUS INSPIRATIONAL BEACH

Inspirational Journals

Get inspired to write with one of our inspirational journals. These journals come in a variety of different designs with vibrant colored covers on the front and back. These are great for students and teachers. Get set for a great school year and achieve those perfect grades!

140 SHEET MEGASPIRAL HARD COVER H/STAMP NOTEBOOK RAINBOW INSPIRATIONAL

Fashion Journals

Fashion journals are ideal for women and girls to show off their writing skills or take down notes. Whether you are a student, scientist, teacher, or businesswoman, you will feel encouraged to keep your thoughts organized with one of these cute journals. 

160 Sheet Jumbo Spiral Fashionista Hot Stamp Journal

Back to School Must-Have Supplies

A new school year means a fresh start. Be prepared for an exciting new school year with FLOMO. We have school supplies for all students to be equipped for class. We also have a Teacher Building Block line for our educators to give their students the best chance of success. The line specializes in school supplies for k-5 students. FLOMO has the best quality items at the best price around for your classroom! Don’t worry about those supply chain issues, we have items in stock for wholesale!

FLOMO carries all sorts of teacher supplies and classroom decorations for those teachers that want to deck out their classroom with borders, and bulletin board sets to educate kids on the day of the week, weather, and temperature. Deck out the student desks with desk plates that have math tables on them.

If you are teaching certain lessons such as time. It is good to have a clock as regalia to give students a more physical way of telling time. Or if you are teaching a lesson on the geography of the United States, FLOMO’s back-to-school line consists of interactive maps.

Lesson Clock Dial 12" X 12"

20" X 14" Maps Usa , With 8.5" X 11" Sticker Sheet,1- 7" X 10 " Map Guide

One of the best methods for class management is rewarding good behavior, while it is something that is expected, there will always be shining stars in the class that need to be recognized. We have certificates, stickers, and scratch-off rewards for those shining stars in the class. Celebrate the kids' achievements by giving them stickers for getting 100% on their very first multiplication test. If it is a kid’s birthday, FLOMO has birthday certificates as well. Keep your class in order by having a hall pass and restroom pass. Give homework passes if they are exceptionally good or make extra recess passes if the entire class behaves.

There are many ways to reward good behavior and incentivize students to participate in class. FLOMO’s Stationery and Back to School line equips students with quality items to help them in the classroom. A wide variety of notebooks and journals to keep educators scribing away. Whether it is for freewriting exercises or reading responses, these journals can be great for recording answers. Part of the educational development of a student is learning how to keep organized. FLOMO has a line of pencil cases for students to keep their utensils in one place. It is okay to make mistakes, our erasers are ECO friendly as well. A selection of folders, binders, and dividers to keep homework, papers, and classwork in one place, are available.

Educational Reward Hot Stamping Stickers

It is also essential for teachers to be organized. We have a collection of planners, to-do lists, and Pocket-sized journals, to help make your lesson planning less of a hassle. These cute journals come in many different designs to inspire you to do your best.

Heavy Brass Spiral College Rule Dots Stripes Hotstamp Journal

If you are prepared for the school year there is no doubt that you will have an A+ year! Make sure to get all your school supplies at the FLOMO’S supply store as soon as possible!

The Five Rings of Christmas

In the song “12 Days of Christmas”, there is the line “five golden rings”. At FLOMO that means the five rings of a Christmas celebration. Five major rings are essential to making your Christmas celebration as spectacular as, the angel on top of a Christmas tree. Those rings are the Christmas tree, party decorations, dinner party ware, Christmas presents, and Christmas photos.

Christmas is one of the most festive times of the year, and just like two turtle doves, you want to spread the love. Even Santa Clause himself would agree that all of these are what make him jolly! Get ahead of the game, it is never too early to start planning your Christmas party. FLOMO has Christmas items in stock available on the wholesale website so you don’t have to worry about the supply chain issues we are currently facing today.

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Ring 1: The Christmas Tree

One of the most iconic traditions of Christmas is to have a Christmas tree. Some people like to go out into the woods and get a fresh tree, or some just head to the store and purchase a faux one. No matter which one you choose, the Christmas tree can look spectacular once it is decorated, and the presents are sitting under it. FLOMO has a huge selection of garlands to wrap around the Christmas tree. There are options such as paper, pine, luxury, and more. The garland will look greatly coiled around your tree.

Another important item for a Christmas tree is the topper. The topper could be anything a star, an angel, or a bow. Decorative items such as ornaments, and lights are also important to make glisten in the night, as you sip your hot chocolate by the fire. Don’t forget the tree skirt, it is ideal for putting presents on. When your Christmas tree is ready on December 24th, Santa will leave some presents that loved ones asked for.

36"Dia. Christmas Tree Skirt W/Trim

Ring 2: Party Decorations

Rock around the Christmas tree this holiday season, with the ones you love! Impress your friends and family by having cheerful, and festive Christmas decorations. Banners are great for decorating the walls. They can easily be put up or taken down. FLOMO also carries different hangers, to hang up decorations or ornaments around the house. They come in green, clear plastic, silver, or gold to blend in with their surroundings. No need to worry about tape or glue anymore! Decorate the fireplace by putting soft, velvet Christmas stockings with the family’s name on them. They are so cute and fluffy. You can put little gifts or candy inside them for Christmas morning!

Tinsel Decoration

Ring 3: Dinner Party Ware

The centerpiece of the Christmas holiday is the delicious food. Whether you plan on serving a five-course meal or an array of snacks, it is good to make the tables look just as festive as the tree. FLOMO carries table covers in many different colors for your Christmas celebration. They are great for small gatherings or massive banquets. You can serve your tasty meal on one of these decorative plates. There are also many different paper plates, cups, and napkin sets that have holiday-themed designs on them. These oval-shaped paper plates have Christmas trees and holly on them. They will go well with the rest of the Christmas décor.

11" Diameter Round Tin Plate, 3 Designs

Ring 4: Christmas Presents

One thing everyone looks forward to on Christmas morning is the presents from family members and Santa Clause. It would help Santa out this holiday season if everyone had the most festive Christmas gift bags for him to wrap the gifts in. No matter what you wish for, the Christmas gift bags can hold many different-sized items. Whether you are giving someone some gift cards to their favorite retailers, or buying them a giant stuffed teddy bear, there is a gift bag for the present. FLOMO has the best high-quality gift bags. There are many different bags to choose from such as print, premium, die cut, glitter, hologram, and more! The bags FLOMO carries are stunning with such whimsical designs. They come in bulk for wholesale use of course!

Tissue paper can make the gift look elegant in the bag. FLOMO makes tissue paper and gift wraps in different colors and Christmas patterns for your gift bag. If you are looking for a Christmas present this year, check out our different everyday items in FLO Fit, FLOMO Creative, Stationery, and Lap Desk. You can find something for everyone on our website.

Ring 5: Christmas Photos

Christmas-19''H X 11''W Adult Whimsical Hat

Do it for the Gram! Take memorable Christmas photos to reflect on celebrating the holiday with your loved ones. FLOMO has many decorations of course to make the house look festive. There are also many different hats, glasses, and photo booth items to make your photos look adorable. There are a wide variety of different kinds of Santa hats that are soft, and cute, and they fit on just about everyone’s head. Accessories are also great to wear to parties or Christmas concerts at school. The fun, festive-looking hats, and necklaces will shine bright as you sing “12 days of Christmas”.

10 Best items FLOMO has to make your celebration special

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Do you want to throw the most extravagant birthday party in the world? FLOMO is a wholesale vendor that specializes in party supplies, seasonal items, and everyday merchandise. Whether you need birthday decorations, gift bags, birthday candles, table covers, etc., FLOMO carries it. We have supplies in stock for your business or your store. We have walls covered with gift bags of all designs, styles and sizes; and tissue paper to match them. We have gift ideas for those who want to give something special for their loved one's birthday. FLOMO carries birthday decorations such as vibrant and colorful balloons and banners. Party planners you don’t want to miss out on these hot items!

10. Party Decorations

Close your eyes and picture the ideal party decorations. The party venue is full of streamers, banners, garlands, and confetti in different vibrant colors. FLOMO has different banners that will match the party décor perfectly. There are foil banners, with rainbow block letters. The foil banners are great for taping to the wall. They fit in almost any setting.

Happy Birthday Word Balloon Banner

If you’re looking for something that will pop out, the balloon banner will surely do that. The inflatable letters are multicolored, and will add that element of dimension.

Confetti is like rainbow sprinkles on top of the cake, it can be messy, but a ton of fun, and they add quite a bit of color. They are great for a surprise party. Toss the confetti or gently place it on the table as a decoration.

9. Balloons

40" Numerical Gold Balloons, "0" Through "9" Assortment

No party is truly complete without balloons decorations. We have many different kinds of balloons. We have metallic, typography, solid color and of course Happy Birthday Balloons. These party balloons are so vibrant and colorful, they will light up the entire room. Each letter displays the colors of the rainbow. The art balloons are able to be filled with air, so you don’t have to worry about helium. These are easy to set up and take down. Each balloon comes with a straw to help you fill them up. Display the balloons on any wall in the house! 

Are you celebrating a special age in your life? Are you having a sweet 16, finally turning 21, or celebrating a 50th anniversary? We have a selection of number balloons that range from 0-9. These truly complete the celebration. They come in shiny gold color. These make for great photo shoot props as they are big and vibrant. Users can put them on the wall or have them on the ceiling. They will look magnificent in any venue or space. These aren’t just great for birthdays; you can use number balloons for anniversaries as well!

Balloon garland is a trending item for birthday parties. They come in many different colors to match the décor. These will make the party space look festive! Come check FLOMO’s bulk balloon selections.

8. Plates, Napkins and Table Cloths

Cake is definitely the best part of the party! If you’re hosting a party, it is essential to have plates and napkins to serve food, or birthday cake with. We have birthday party plates and napkins that match tablecovers if there is a specific color theme for your party. We have vibrant gold plates with gold stripes on them, and matching napkins. They will look fabulous for your celebration. If you have a specific theme in mind such as rainbows, unicorns, or mermaids, we have themed decorations that will make your celebration as colorful as a rainbow. If you think of a color, we have it in table cloth form. The cloth is made with high quality material that won’t rip. We also have table skirts for fancier occasions such as Sweet 16’s and anniversaries.

6Pk 9" Gold Stripe Hexgon Plate With Hotstamp

7. Birthday Candles

Birthday Candle - Gold Glitter Question Mark

Congrats you have made it around the sun, another 365 days, but you don’t want everyone to know how old you are. This question mark birthday candle is perfect for that. It is fun and festive with the sparkly gold shell around it. This will look amazing on any birthday cake, and you don’t have to let all of social media know how old you are in your pictures. This is a cute festive idea for anyone’s birthday! We also have different kinds of candles for wholesale that will make your cake and party glisten and gleam. There are many different designed candles that FLOMO carries, to make you cake extra festive.

6. Party Favors

Unicorn Photo Props With Hot Stamping

Party favors are ideal for any children’s birthday party. FLOMO carries all sorts of party favors such as stickers, toy cars, glasses, noisemakers, puzzle games, and plastic jewelry. These are adorable little trinkets to give away at the end of your fabulous party. If you’re throwing a themed birthday party these party favors could go along with the theme. There are cars for a racecar themed birthday party, unicorn noise makers for a cheerful unicorn party, and adorable glasses with eyelashes for a young fashionista’s birthday party. These party favors are also great items to give out for class parties, so everyone can celebrate together!

5. Gift bags and Tissue paper

Large Birthday Tempo Hot Stamping On Matte Gift Bag, 4 Designs

We have an entire section of our wholesale website dedicated to gift bags, and they fill our walls from top to bottom in the showroom. They are great for wrapping gifts. FLOMO carries many different gift bags, have many different styles, prints, sizes, and designs. No matter what age or what the occasion is, the gift bags will surprise your loved ones just as much as the gifts will. Gift bags can hold items as small as a gift card or as big as a giant teddy bear. If you are giving wine or liquor to an adult for their birthday or special occasion, FLOMO has bottle gift bags for that.

Ribbons may literally tie the package together, but tissue paper will fill in the gaps. The tissue paper is the perfect GSM, and will elegantly wrap your gift in the bag. FLOMO carries a wide assortment of tissue paper in different colors to match the gift bag accordingly. Tissue paper such as this hologram tissue paper will dazzle your gift. Check out our different colors and styles of tissue paper and other packing materials for your celebration!

 4. Gift Card Holders

2Pk Birthday Gift Card Holders

Let’s say you don’t know what to get someone for their birthday or every time you buy something for that person, they don’t use it or want it. There’s a solution for those people that are difficult to shop for, and that’s to buy them a gift card. Just about every major retail company you can think of has a gift card that you can use for your business. These are great if you have a loved one that is a teacher, they can go out and buy supplies for their classroom. Or maybe you have someone that is renovating their house, you can buy some gift cards for them to buy furniture or supplies from the hardware store. The options are endless, and you don’t have to lug around a heavy present, these gift card holders fit perfectly in a smaller gift bag.

3. Lap Desk as a gift idea

Dream, create, and inspire with the lap desk. This is a state-of-the-art gift idea for someone to relax from the comfort of their own home or dorm. This particular one has a mouse pad, device slot, and a soft padding at the bottom. It will prevent your hot laptop from burning your thighs. Gift it to someone who is about to start university or work a remote job. This will allow users to work from anywhere, the couch, bed, beach, or carpet. It is one of FLOMOs latest everyday essentials.

"If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It" Lap Desk With Slot

2. Fashion Journals, Inspiration Journals, and Religious Journals

Mega Spiral Hard Cover H/Stamp Notebook, Positivity

This exquisite line of journals comes with all different designs and prints to inspire people to write. Journals are a great essential gift for students, teachers, moms, or business professionals. Whether you like to write for business or pleasure, this is a great item. There are many different kinds of journals that FLOMO carries. There are mega spiral journals which are great for taking notes. There are fashion journals that are ideal for using as a diary. The journal notebooks are so colorful and vibrant to bring to class or look fashionable at a work meeting. This is also an ideal gift for birthdays. The journal will keep the person organized as they make lists, take down notes or write down reminders. Religious journals are great, because they are ideal places to free-write any thoughts or notes down. Gift a journal to the special person in your life.

1. Home Fitness Items

Flofit 2-Color Yoga Mat

FLO Fit's workout from home brand consists of different items that will enhance your work out from home experience. Get a good yoga stretch in with our eco-friendly yoga mats. Accompany those mats with color coordinated yoga blocks. This is a good workout to do in the house or out in the back yard. Try one of the fitness balls that are great for a core-strengthening work out. The fitness balls come with an air pump, so you don’t have to worry about taking it somewhere to get inflated. This makes a great gift for moms, dads and young people that love to work out!

Get Ready For Summer Vacation – The Essentials List

Summer is just around the corner. Some love going to the beach to swim in the ocean, and get a wicked tan, while others love to read a quiet book in the shade as they drink the most refreshing lemonade. Some even love taking the opportunity to write in their journal or make some arts and crafts. Whether you enjoy painting a beautiful landscape in an open field or you have kids that love to finger paint, FLOMO Creative invites you to get creative. FLOMO has the best items that come in bulk for wholesale use. Don’t worry about the supply chain issues we are currently facing today!

Arts and Crafts

FLOMO’s creative line consists of different kinds of paint. We carry finger paint, acrylic paint, tempera paint, and watercolor paint for the little Picasso inside of you. FLOMO has a variety of different brush sizes. No art project is too big or small. If you have a summer camp and you want to get the kids out of the sun, you can come up with different craft ideas. FLOMO has pipe cleaners, clay, beads, craft sticks, ribbons, glitter, scissors, glue, and more. You may find all kinks of craft tools and kits in FLOMO’s craft store.

24Ct 22Ml Acrylic Paints In Acetate Box With Handle

Journaling and Stationary

If you went on the most incredible vacation in Spain for 3 weeks. You can document that in a journal. We have a collection of the best journals that come in different sizes such as small, jumbo, and mega. Along with our paper collection is a variety of colored pens to use to make your journal as colorful as you want. Even doodle a cute picture in your personalized journal notebook.

100 Sheet Hard Cover Journal

Fitness Equipment you can take anywhere! 

FLOMOs Fitness line, FLOFIT, consists of different workout equipment, for people that want to exercise in their home, office, or anywhere they please. Our Yoga Mats are great to take to the beach or use in the backyard. These are state of the art yoga mats that come in vibrant purple and blue colors. There are also fitness balls, and workout bands, that will give you the perfect stretch. Any of these home fitness equipment items make for a great summer workout. This also makes for a great graduation, or birthday gift.

Flofit 2-Color Yoga Mat

Summer Birthday Bash

If there is one thing FLOMO is known for it is how to celebrate a birthday in style. FLOMO carries everything you need to throw the best birthday party ever! We have many different kinds of balloons, they come in all the colors of the rainbow, and different styles, and shapes. As well as, number balloons to use for photo props.

FLOMO has many different gift bags that range in many different sizes. There are many different extravagant prints on these bags that will make the gift receiver just as excited about the bags, as they are about the gift. Wrap the gift elegantly in tissue paper, with different colors or designs such as polka dots.

8Pk 12" Typography Party Balloons

We carry birthday party supplies such as plates, napkins, table covers, birthday candles, and party favors. All these items can make your birthday bright, and colorful. Whether you are planning for a themed party or you want a solid color party, we have your back.

No matter how you plan on spending your summer, you can count on FLOMO to have the best quality items. Summer is a fun time to enjoy with friends and family!

A new spin on holiday shopping

At FLOMO, it is never too early to talk about holiday shopping, as we’re ready for anything all year long.

Yet, one of the many effects of COVID-19 is the impact it has wreaked on the supply chain.  From a lack of shipping containers and workers, to the delays in transportation, don’t expect to be able to get all the hot items flashed on your screens, as the ports and retailers are still catching up with the backlog.

With FLOMO, there is a solution to every problem.  This year, shoppers need to be bold and be different, focusing on the experience gifts can bring.  Here are our top picks:

• For the artists: FLOMO Creative’s new extensive line of acrylic paints, brushes, glitter and neon gel pens, watercolor and alcohol markers, canvases and sketchbooks. Especially fun for kids and teens, imagine how many hours these favorites will keep them engaged and creative!

• For the contemplative souls: FLOMO fashion journals and stationery with statement pens will help them capture inspirational thoughts in style.

• For stay-at-home or on-the-go fitness, FLOfit yoga mats and blocks, fitness and stress balls, jump ropes, exercise bands, resistance tubes and sliders will help stay positive and get fit.

• For students and those working-at-home, FLOMO’s new lap desks offer stylish comfort to keep everyone productive. Ask your sales rep about these today!

Help shoppers by displaying related items as bundles, making it easy for them to see the value in delightful, functioning sets.  Better yet, have a special section of holiday gift ideas in your store, on your website, in your social media.

Shoppers will respond the best way possible…with sales.  It’s been a hard time for all, and making it easier will make for a great holiday shopping season.

6 Habits of Successful Seasonal Buyers

With holiday buying season ramping up, now is the time to make sure you are avoiding the pitfalls that could lead to a holiday selling season that falls short of your (and your boss’s) high expectations. To assist you in making sure this holiday season will be one to remember, we have compiled six habits of successful seasonal buyers. How many of these habits do you incorporate into your buying process?

Habit #1 – Making sure merchandise is displayed correctly: Once your purchase order has been submitted, your work is not done. Successful buyers know that one of the keys to a high sell through is how the products you purchased are displayed. Make sure your team takes advantage of proven planograms that your suppliers will create for them. FLOMO, for example, will create a complimentary digital layout of your product display. In fact, clients who take advantage of FLOMO’s planogram service typically see their sales double! We specialize in comprehensive seasonal planograms that are 4’, 8’, 12’, and 20’.

Habit #2 – Working with a supplier who can get you the inventory you need when you need it: With a limited selling season, you can’t afford to be out of stock of holiday goods. Whether you need a replenishing order or simply need smaller initial shipments, it is imperative to work with a supplier who can quickly and easily fill your shelves. In FLOMO’s case, with seasonal inventory filling our 100,000 sq. ft. warehouse, keeping your shelves filled is truly just a phone call away.

Habit #3 – Carrying the merchandise consumers are looking for: Successful buyers make it easy for consumers to complete their holiday shopping in one stop. This means offering product in a variety of themes (contemporary, whimsical, traditional, and winter holiday/non-denominational). In addition, carry all related accessories that tie into the themes by color or style, including gift bags, decorations, bows and ribbons, baking/cooking items, etc. By providing a comprehensive selection of holiday themes and products, FLOMO makes it easy for you to make it easy for your customers.

Habit #4 – Recognizing that consumers will pay more for quality products: Consumers know quality when they see it, and they are not afraid to pay a little extra to get it. Plus, when you offer quality goods, you elevate your company’s brand. Rest assured that FLOMO’s quality is backed by the highest standard for product testing to assure your customers’ safety. 

Habit #5 – It’s all about the turns and sell through: While product cost is always a factor, the best seasonal buyers place even more importance on how fast the merchandise they are responsible for turns.  These buyers realize that the real key to success is to be laser focused on turns and sell through over cost.

Habit #6 – Avoiding working with a supplier who does not have manufacturing experience: When you purchase product from a company that is only an importer, and has no manufacturing experience, you are likely paying more than you should because that importer does not have the inside knowledge of how a manufacturer works and therefore cannot negotiate the best pricing. With more than 60 years of manufacturing experience, FLOMO is able to negotiate better pricing and then pass the savings on to you.

FLOMO is one of the best known manufacturers and suppliers of holiday shop items, gift bags, gift wrapping accessories, party supplies, holiday/seasonal products, photo frames, ceramic gifts, plush items, bows, ribbons, and school supplies. To learn more about our expansive product line or to obtain a catalog, contact FLOMO’s VP of Sales, Tammy Lee, at 201-288-6455, or visit us online at flomousa.com.

7 Essential Questions Every Gift Bag Buyer and Merchandise Manager Should Ask Before Placing an Order

Selecting a supplier of gift bags is a serious decision. Many buyers and merchandise managers who believe they’ve thoroughly vetted a supplier before making a selection later regret their choice. To help you avoid buyer’s remorse, provided below are 7 questions to ask before selecting a supplier.

1) Does the supplier own the factory? If you are buying from an importer, as opposed to a factory-based supplier, you are going to be paying more than you should. Why? Factory-based suppliers cut out the middleman and are able to pass the savings directly on to you. As the owner of seven factories, FLOMO is positioned to save you money on nearly every style, material, and size of gift bag you may be considering.

2) Is your gift bag supplier a trendsetter? Consumers are quick to notice new gift-bag styles, sizes, and materials. If you are interested in keeping a step ahead of the competition, ask your gift bag supplier what innovative products they are offering. At FLOMO, with more than 1,000 different bag designs, including exclusive licensed designs from more than 50 artists, we offer bags in a wide variety of colors, materials, and sizes that cover every possible holiday, occasion, age, and nationality. In fact, FLOMO continues to set the standard for gift bag innovations.

3) Will your gift bag supplier create exclusive designs for you? One of the benefits of FLOMO being a factory-based supplier is the ability to create custom gift bags to meet your exact specifications, including size, materials, and design.

4) Does your supplier offer domestic delivery for smaller shipments? Whether you need a replenishing order or you simply need smaller initial shipments, it is imperative to work with a supplier who can quickly and easily make domestic shipments. In FLOMO’s case, with inventory filling our 200,000 sq. ft. warehouse, you never have to wait to restock your shelves.

5) It’s all about inventory turns! Research indicates that the typical turn for gift bags is two times per year. However, because FLOMO’s products are of higher quality and more stylish, you can expect four to six turns per year – and that means more revenue and profits to your bottom line.

6) Does your supplier offer a private-label option? As a factory owner, FLOMO offers you the ability to private label our gift bags. You simply need to provide labels for the packaging (for the back card, header card, and PDQ). You also have the option to modify our existing designs or provide your own designs.

7) Here is your custom planogram!  If your supplier is not providing you with custom planograms, they are clearly more interested in their sales than yours! As your supplier partner, and at no cost, FLOMO will create a digital layout of your product display. We specialize in creating gift bag and accessory planograms that are 4’, 8’, 12’, and 20’. In addition, we have extensive experience designing special fixtures/hooks for our clients if a planogram of more than 20’ is needed. It is worth noting that clients who take advantage of FLOMO’s planogram service typically see sales increase by more than 100%.

As one of the world’s largest manufacturers of gift bags, complete with the infrastructure needed to support your needs, FLOMO wants to be your gift bag supplier of choice. To learn more about our expansive product line, to receive samples, or to receive a catalog, contact a FLOMO sales representative at 1-800-229-2883 or visit us online at flomousa.com.

How to Increase Gift Bag Sales by 110%

You don’t become the leading supplier of gift bags in the United States without learning a couple of valuable lessons along the way...lessons FLOMO is happy to share to help you consistently increase sales of gift bags.

Consumers Demand Variety and Convenience: It is essential to make the buying experience easy for consumers. One way to accomplish this is to conveniently place all gift bags and related items in one section. FLOMO makes this easy by filling your customized planogram with an array of appropriate items all supplied by FLOMO, including gift bags, tissue paper, gift bows and curly swirls, gift cards, gift wrap, and everything else your customers need to celebrate.

Quality Matters: Product quality is not only a differentiator, it’s a game changer. FLOMO’s cost for quality is unmatched. For example, our standard gift bags are 157 GSM. We also offer a full range of 190 GSM and even 210 GSM.  Plus, FLOMO provides exceptional design, print quality, and gift bags that are bigger than the industry average with wider gussets. With countless gift bag options to choose from, including an array of exclusive designs by licensed international artists and a variety of shapes, sizes, embellishments, and messaging for any event you can possibly celebrate, we have the gift bags your customers desire.

Professionally Designed Planograms Make a Difference: Based on experience gained over several decades of creating planograms for some of the largest retailers in the United States, we know what works and what doesn’t. We start by understanding your store’s demographics, location, and consumer styles. This knowledge allows us to select the proper mix of products that will generate maximum turns. We then incorporate these products in a planogram that is 4’, 8’, 12’, or 20’ — all with the goal of stocking your retail location with the greatest number of best-selling products per square foot. FLOMO’s ability to create effective planograms that feature the highest quality gift bags, along with variety and convenience, consistently allows our clients to experience, on average, a 110% increase in sales!

For more information on setting up a pilot program, including FLOMO providing a complimentary customized planogram, contact the VP of Sales, Tammy Lee, at 201-288-6455.

3 Tactics Guaranteed To Increase Your Gift Bag Sales

At FLOMO, we have extensive experience helping retailers like you meet your sell through goals, generate more turns, post higher profits, and exceed your margin projections. We are able to accomplish this by employing three tactics we have mastered during our more than 60 years in business.

TACTIC #1: Sell-Through Percent: Assuring You Hit Your Sell-Through Goal. To make sure you achieve your sell- through goal you have to sell product that is specific to the needs of the demographics of each location. As proven experts in assisting our retail clients surpass their sell- through targets, revenue and margin goals, FLOMO does extensive research on each store location to determine the proper gift bag mix for that location. We then create a customized planogram to remove any doubt on how best to merchandise your customized order. And because FLOMO does all the work, the only thing left for you to do is take all the credit!

TACTIC #2: Product Delivery: Delivering The Right Products When You Need Them. A gift bag supplier whose replenishment rate is close to 100% is going to consistently make it easier for you to reach your sales goals. With FLOMO’s 100,000 sq. ft. warehouse that is fully stocked with all the gift bags and related party supplies you need, we can quickly make local deliveries for both initial and replenishment orders. After all, there is a reason FLOMO’s scorecard amongst our clients consistently ranks us in the top tier of all of their suppliers! We are THE preferred supplier for gift bags.

TACTIC #3: Exclusive Products: Unique and Private Label Products Give You a Competitive Advantage. FLOMO licenses exclusive designs from over 50 artists, local and international, for our product artwork. Our gift bag designs are not only unique, they are trendy and appeal to a wide range of ages, nationalities, and races for holidays, special occasions, and everyday needs. In addition, FLOMO has a long history of creating private label products for our clients, including private brand packaging and featuring your specified choice of design and artist.

Incorporating FLOMO’s proven tactics into your buying program will, on average, generate 4 to 6 turns of merchandize in your store. Compare our turn rate to your current turn rate for gift bags and you will find that carrying FLOMO products means higher margins, happier customers, and more profit per square foot.
For more information on adding FLOMO gift bags to your party section, contact Tammy Lee at at 201-288-6455.

Luxury Bags That Make A Big Statement

FLOMO supports you during gift-giving season! If you’ve put a lot of thought into your presents for friends and loved ones, you need a gift bag that will make an impact. FLOMO’s line of MyGlitzzie gift bags were created with discerning people in mind and are perfect for customers who enjoy exclusive designs. There is incredible attention to detail on our ‘Sparkle Butterfly’ bag, which features hot stamping detail and glitter on a smooth matte finish. Have a sweet-tooth in the family? They’ll love unwrapping their Christmas gift in our colorful ‘Holiday-Cupcake’ bag. We’re all about curating gift bag designs for every type of personality in your family. Be sure to take a look at our Cotton Indian bags, which are hand-crafted and eco-friendly.

When it comes to these high-end gift bags, no detail is too small to focus on. That’s why you’ll find high quality gift tags that perfectly match the bag as well as satin ribbon handles, sturdy rope handles and specialty jute cords for carrying with ease and style. Most gifts bags are available in large, extra-large and bottle size.