<p>For a paper nerd like me, it&#8217;s always interesting to hone in on greeting card messaging — it often illuminates the more prescient product categories stationery and gift ranges can and should tackle. It&#8217;s also an incredibly quick and easy way to assess the lifestyle trend winds. </p>



<p>So, lately I have been noticing a lot of &#8216;get hydrated&#8217; messaging — ;just witness, for example, the thirst-quenching gem below from<a href="https://tinyandsnail.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title=" Tiny and Snail"> Tiny and Snail</a>. It&#8217;s also a <a href="https://louieawards.awardsplatform.com/gallery/oMXkWYnx?badge=&;nRPmMaKj=&;category=MpjjpQyG" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="Louie finalist in the Get Well/Feel Better category">Louie finalist in the Get Well/Feel Better category</a> — ;good luck later this month, ladies!!</p>



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<p><br>Drink tumblers and water bottles, then, are all about self-care — ;but they can <em>also </em>be about self-expression. Just ask <a href="https://www.shadesofexpressiondesigns.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="Shades of Expression Designs">Shades of Expression Designs</a>. Their personalized water bottles and tumbler <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShadesofExpression?ref=simple-shop-header-name&;listing_id=1304526566" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="are selling like hotcakes over at Etsy">are selling like hotcakes over at Etsy</a>, but are actually so new they are still being posted to their site as you read this. </p>



<p>The water bottles are ready for warm-weather hijinks of all kinds with Shades of Expressions&#8217; athletic “Hip Chicks” on one side, and personalization on the back. In the last image, the color of the star around the name will change depending on the front design. </p>



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<p>There&#8217;s also a personalized &#8216;Cocktail Time&#8217; stainless steel design. I can&#8217;t think of a better way to stay hydrated between frothy drinks!</p>



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<p>I also saw more mugs than I can count at the Winter markets — ;this category is trending up! These colorful designs transport you to a truly happy place with every sip.</p>



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<p>For now, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShadesofExpression?ref=simple-shop-header-name&;listing_id=1304526566&;section_id=33990039" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="shop all this divine drinkware in Shades of Expressions' Etsy shop">shop all this divine drinkware in Shades of Expressions&#8217; Etsy shop</a>. I am not a bit surprised that this multi-generation, woman-owned business is a Star Seller there, with smooth shipping, speedy replies and rave reviews.</p>



<p>You can also review the incredibly expansive range from this New Jersey house of design <a href="https://www.shadesofexpressiondesigns.com/shop-all-products" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="here ">here </a>— ;and reach out to them for wholesale sales, or just head on over to their Faire shop. However you connect, don&#8217;t forget to tell &#8217;em Sarah sent you!</p>