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BASEBALL TRIVIA
Types of
fortunes:
Over 100 different baseball trivia questions
on one side of the fortune, with the answers
on the reverse!
Best applications:
- Masculine gifts
- Sport bar giveaways (bulk)
- Father's Day gifts
- Party favors
Best Selling
Season: Year round, with emphasis on
Father's Day and baseball season
Customizing Ideas: Customize
fortunes with local team's trivia, and sell
at games as a fundraiser.
Seed with a prize (free soft drink, ticket,
hat, etc.)
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GOLFER’S
Types of
fortunes:
Over 100 different golf jokes, quotes,
predictions and witticisms!
Best applications:
- Basket stuffers
- Party favors
- Corporate Gifts
- Boss's or Father's Day gifts
Best Selling
Season: Year round, with emphasis on
Summer, Father's Day, Boss's Day and
holidays.
Creative ideas: Market to country clubs,
or golf tournaments in the area. Golf
resorts would love these as room amenities.
Put a golfer's mug on top of pail, fill with
golf tees, or chocolate miniature golf
balls. Tie balloons to pail handle and use
as centerpieces at any golf related event.
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GOOD LUCK
Types of
fortunes:
Over 100 different good wishes & lucky
numbers.
Best applications:
- Gambling, Casino themes
- Party favors
- Balloon weights
- Basket stuffers
Best Selling
Season: Year round
Customizing Ideas: Tie balloons to the
pail handle and use as centerpieces at
birthday parties or for balloon bouquets!
Cello wrap, top with a big bow and adhere
chocolate coins and casino chips as
decoration.
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MOVIE TRIVIA
Types of
fortunes:
Over 100 different movie trivia questions on
one side of the fortune with the answers on
the reverse!
Best applications:
- All occasion gifts
- Party favors
- Video store sellers
- "Couch potato" basket stuffers
- Balloon weights
Customizing Ideas: Market in March for
Academy Awards parties. Market movie gift
baskets to video stores (put a video in
basket). Top of box can be imprinted with
video store's name. Use as promotions at
video stores. Seed stock bulk cookies with a
winning fortune giving away a free rental. |
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SPORTS TRIVIA
Types of fortunes:
Over 100 different golf jokes, quotes,
predictions and witticisms!
Best applications:
* Basket stuffers
* Party favors
* Corporate Gifts
* Boss's or Father's Day gifts
Best
Selling Season: Year round, with
emphasis on Summer, Father's Day, Boss's Day
and holidays.
Creative ideas: Market to
country clubs, or golf tournaments in the
area. Golf resorts would love these as room
amenities. Put a golfer's mug on top of
pail, fill with golf tees, or chocolate
miniature golf balls. Tie balloons to pail
handle and use as centerpieces at any golf
related event. |
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Holiday Cookies
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CHANUKAH
Types of fortunes:
Over 100 different authentic, Jewish
folk-sayings, proverbs & witticisms relating
to Chanukah, for all ages.
Best applications:
- Gifts, basket stuffers
- Chanukah gifts
- Hostess gifts
- Wonderful gift for kids, teachers,
aunts, uncles, grandparents,....all
ages!
- Synagogue, school fundraiser
Customizing Ideas: Tie blue balloons to
the pail handle and use as centerpieces at
Chanukah parties. |
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CHRISTMAS
Types of
fortunes:
Over 100 different good wishes, inspiring
messages, toasts, jokes and witticisms for
Christmas. For all ages.
Best applications:
- Stocking stuffers
- Christmas Party favors
- "Secret Santa" gifts
- Hostess gifts
- Christmas Basket Stuffers
- Wonderful gift for the teacher,
postman, aunts,
- uncles, grandparents, etc.
Customizing Ideas: Print customers
message and pack 100 cookies in a Christmas
tin. Great office gift!! Customize top of
stock pail with customer's name and message,
for corporate gift. |
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EASTER
Types of
fortunes:
Over 100 different good wishes, inspiring
messages and witticisms for Easter.
Appropriate for all ages.
Best applications:
- Easter hostess gifts
- Easter basket stuffers
- Balloon weights
Customizing Ideas: Put a boxed Easter egg
or chocolate bunny on top of pail, wrap both
with a piece of cello and tie with a bow.
This theme is a thoughtful alternate Easter
gift for an elderly person or someone
watching their weight. |
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HOLIDAY
Types of fortunes:
Over 100 different good wishes, quotes,
toasts and jokes for the winter holiday
season.Best
applications:
- Christmas or Chanukah gifts
- Office Party favors
- Corporate Holiday Basket Stuffers
- Hostess holiday gifts
- Secret Santa gifts
Customizing Ideas: Many prefer this theme
for the holiday season as it can be used for
Christmas or Chanukah. (Corporate gift
giving trends are towards non-religious
themes) |
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FOR KIDS
ONLY
Types of fortunes:
Over 100 different jokes, riddles & good
wishes for kids! Good wishes promote child's
self-esteem. For ages 6-12.
Best applications:
- Birthday gifts
- Grab bag favors
- Children's Party favors
- Holiday gifts
- Summer camp favors
- Baby baskets (for sibling)
Customizing Ideas: Include in a baby
basket (along with It's a Baby Fortune
Cookiesª ) for the sibling (then they won't
feel left out)! Put one cookie every day
into child's lunch boxÐ a tasty reminder
that they are loved! |
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FUNNY –Types
of fortunes:
Over 100 different funny quotes, quips and
jokes!
Best applications:
- All occasion gifts
- Party favors
- Birthday, Get Well gifts
- Basket stuffers
- Balloon Weights
Best Selling
Season: Year round. These can be used
for almost any occasion, as they're just
plain fun!
Customizing Ideas: Put a mug on top of
pail, fill with a bag of coffee or candies,
wrap with cello and tie with a bow. Tie
balloons to the handle. |
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LIFE’S LITTLE
INSTRUCTION
Types of fortunes:
Over 100 different humorous, wise quips on
how to live a successful life, from the best
seller "Life's Little Instruction Book"
Best applications:
- Year round gifts and basket stuffers
- Ideal for any life transition-new
job, home, business, graduation, new
baby, etc.
- Employee Appreciation, Boss's and
Father's Day
- Masculine gifts
Customizing Ideas: Combine with "Life's
Little Instruction Book", a mug, and any
other motivational items for a corporate,
graduation, thank you or masculine basket.
Imprint school name on top for basket
stuffers, retail items or fundraisers. |
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HERE’S TO
YOUR SUCCESS
Types of fortunes: Over 100 different
quotes, proverbs, witticisms & best wishes
for SUCCESS!
Best applications:
- Graduation gifts
- New employees welcome
- Business, corporate gifts &
giveaways
- Motivational gifts
Best Selling
Season: Year round
Customizing Ideas: Combine with other
motivational items for a corporate or
graduation gift. Imprint school name on top
for school gifts to their graduates. Use for
business promotions with imprinted bows.
Market to agencies or companies that market
to executives. |
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WIT AND
WISDOM
Types of
fortunes:
Over 100 different inspiring motivational
quotes & quips!
Best applications:
- All occasion gifts
- Masculine gifts
- Business gifts & giveaways
- Corporate basket stuffers
- Graduation gifts
Best Selling
Season: Year round
Customizing Ideas: These are great for
almost any occasion, as the theme is general
and applicable to almost any customer. Top
of the pail can be imprinted with customer's
message. A play on words such as "Be a smart
cookie: use ABC Insurance Service" is very
effective for promotional gifts! |
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WOMEN’S WIT
AND WISDOM
Types of
fortunes:
Over 100 quotes which celebrate the wit and
wisdom of women
Best applications:
- Thank you gifts
- Pamper baskets
- Holiday gifts
- All occasion gifts
- Business gifts and giveaways
Customizing Ideas: These are suited for
almost any occasion, as the theme can be
applied to almost any event. Customize it
even more by imprinting a bow on the top of
the pail! |
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WORLD OF
GOOD FORTUNE
Types of fortunes:
Over 100 different proverbs, folksayings and
witticisms from all over the world.
Best applications:
- General all-around gifts
- Business, corporate gifts
- Travel gifts
- New Year's gifts
- Graduation gifts
- Any congratulatory event
Best Selling
Season: Year round
Customizing Ideas: Put a mug on top of
pail, fill with a bag of coffee or candies,
wrap with cello and a bow. Use as a balloon
weight. Imprint the top of the pail with
company name or event message. Market to
travel agencies for giveaways. |
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Special Occasion
Cookies
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BABY
Types of
fortunes:
Over 100 different good wishes, jokes,
quotes and toasts for baby & parents!
Suitable for boys or girls.
Best applications:
- Baby gifts
- Baby basket stuffers
- Balloon weights (add blue or pink
balloons)
- Baby shower favors
Best Selling
Season: Year round
Customizing Ideas: Tie "baby colored"
balloons to the pail handle and use as a
centerpiece at baby showers. Many hospital
give gifts to maternity patients to attract
their business. Imprint the top of the pail
with the hospital's name. Customize top bow
with baby's birth info for a very creative
birth announcement. |
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BIRTHDAY
Types of
fortunes:
Over 100 different birthday wishes, toasts
and jokes. Best suited for ages 16 +
Best applications:
- Birthday gifts
- Party favors
- Balloon weights
- Basket stuffers
Best Selling
Season: Year round
Customizing Ideas: Tie balloons to the
pail handle and use as centerpieces at
birthday parties or for balloon bouquets!
Put a teddy bear, mug, bag of candy, or
small gift on top of pail, wrap cellophane
around both and secure with a bow. |
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CONGRATULATIONS
Types of fortunes: Over 100 different
general good wishes, quotes and witticisms
Best applications:
- Congratulatory gifts
- Retirement gift
- Graduation gifts
- Balloon weights
- Basket stuffers
Best Selling
Season: Year round
Customizing Ideas: Attach a bunch of
balloons (printed with messages for the
appropriate event, ie: retirement,
graduation, anniversary, etc.), to the pail
handle, for centerpieces or bouquets. The
top of the pail can be imprinted with a
company's name, event or milestone.
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GET WELL
– FCGW
Types of fortunes:
Over 100 different get well good wishes,
jokes quotes and toasts
Best applications:
- Hospital gifts
- Get well gifts & basket stuffers
- Balloon weights
Best Selling
Season: Year round
Customizing Ideas: Tie balloons to the
pail handle. Perfect for hospital
deliveries. These are a great alternative to
the usual gifts of candy or chocolates for a
patient. They're low fat, easy to digest,
and each cookie is individually wrapped, so
patients can share them with nurses or
visitors.
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Example Get Well Fortunes
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Time heals - but don't try
sitting it out in the doctor's
waiting room.
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"Many doctors these days are
ear, nose and wallet
specialists." Henny Youngman
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You know it's time to leave the
hospital when the food starts to
taste good!
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Eat! Eat! You need strength to
worry! Jewish folksaying
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So you're sick? Just goes to
show you - germs can't resist a
pretty face!
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This is a get well cookie - so
you better do what it says & get
well!
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HOUSE WARMING –
FCHW
Types of
fortunes:
Over 100 different good wishes, quotes,
toasts and witticisms for new home or
apartment owners!
Best applications:
- Housewarming gifts
- Realtor's or apartment management
giveaways
- Housewarming Basket Stuffers
Best Selling
Season: Year round
Customizing Ideas: Put a mug on top of
pail, fill with bag of coffee, wrap both
with cello and tie with bow. Stick silk
daisy in bow! Market to developers and
realtors. Serve a plate of bulk cookies at
open houses. The top of the pail can be
imprinted with realtor's name and message
for a very unique giveaway.
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House Warming Fortunes
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There is no such thing as a
"simple little job around the
house".
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Love thy neighbor, but don't
tear down your hedges.
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Housework, if done right, can
kill you. Johh Skow
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The only people who really
listen to an argument are the
neighbors.
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If it's not working, plug it in.
Sears Repairman
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Buy in haste - repair at
leisure.
Van Roy
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OVER THE HILL – FCOH
Types of
fortunes:
Over 100 different Over the Hill jokes,
toasts, quotes & good wishes!
Best applications:
- Birthday gifts
- Balloon weights
- Party favors
- Basket stuffers
Best Selling
Season: Year round
Customizing Ideas: Great for balloon
weights for Over the Hill Parties. Attach a
balloon with the appropriate age on it
(30-40-50, etc.). Customer can write guest's
name on top of pail and put one at each
place setting as a party favor & place card!
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Example Over the Hill Fortunes
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Smart enough to know better, old
enough not to care.
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You're finally old enough to
know the rules and smart enough
to break them!
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You're Over the Hill when most
of the names in you little black
book are doctors!
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You're Over the Hill when a
night out is followed by a day
in.
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There is nothing wrong with the
younger generation that twenty
years won't cure.
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You're Over the Hill when
there's spring in the air but
not in your step.
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WEDDING – PM WE
Types of fortunes:
Over 100 different good wishes, quotes,
toasts & jokes for newlyweds!
Best applications:
- Wedding shower gifts
- Wedding favors
- Basket stuffers
- Bridal shows
Best Selling
Season: Year round
Customizing Ideas: Tie gold and silver
balloons to pail handle and use as a
centerpiece on each table at reception or
shower. Use as alternate placecards at
wedding. Write guest's name on box with
their table number. Fun party favors to give
guests when they leave. The top of the pail
can be imprinted or handwritten with
couple's name and wedding date.
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Example Wedding Fortunes
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It isn't just a wedding. It's
the last time any of us will fit
into a size 5!
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Give a girl enough rope and
she'll ring the wedding bell.
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It takes a smart husband to have
the last word - and not use it.
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Grow old with me! The best is
yet to be.
Robert Browning
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Many a poor husband was once a
rich bachelor.
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May you grow old on one pillow.
Armenian Marriage Toast
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Work Related
Cookies
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DOCTOR'S – FCDO
Types of
fortunes:
Over 100 different quotes, toasts, jokes,
and good wishes for doctors (all types),
nurses and patients!
Best applications:
- Doctor's, Nurses gifts
- Get well gifts for patients
- Corporate gifts
- Holiday gifts
- Promotional giveaways for Doctors,
Pharmaceutical Co.'s, HMO's, Medical
Centers, Hospitals, Insurance Co.'s,
etc.
Best Selling
Season: Year round with an emphasis
on Doctor's Day & Nurse's Day
Customizing Ideas: These are great
promotional items for any health company.
Imprint or label the box with the customer's
message.
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Example Doctor Fortunes
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Time heals... but don't try
sitting it out in the doctor's
waiting room!
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Never go to a doctor's office
where the plants have died.
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A good laugh is the best
medicine, whether you are sick
or not.
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Diet is a weigh of life!
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Medical insurance: allows people
to be ill at ease!
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A minor operation - one that was
performed on the other fellow!
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TEACHER'S – FCTE
Over 100 different fun quotes, jokes and
witticisms just for teachers!
Best applications:
- Teachers gifts
- Basket stuffers
- Holiday gifts
- Teacher Appreciation Day
- Teacher's convention, meeting favors
- Motivational gifts
- PTA gifts
Best Selling
Season: Year round
Customizing Ideas: Tie black, red,
yellow, green and blue balloons to the pail
handle for a festive bouquet
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Example Teacher’s Fortunes
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Knowledge comes, but wisdom
lingers.
Tennyson
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To know how to suggest is the
great art of teaching.
Henri Amiel
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Experience may be a thorough
teacher, but no man lives long
enough to graduate.
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A teacher is a counselor, a role
model, and often a friend.
Taylor MacKenzie
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Strange how much you've got to
know before you know how little
you know.
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In youth we learn; in age we
understand.
Marie Ebner-Eschbach
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THANK YOU –
FCTY Types
of fortunes:
Over 100 different general good wishes,
quotes, toasts and witticisms.
Best applications:
- General Thank You gifts
- Basket Stuffers
- Holiday, Hostess gifts
Best Selling
Season: Year round, emphasizing
Secretary's and Boss's Day and Christmas
Season
Customizing Ideas: Place a mug on top,
fill with coffee candy, cover with cello and
wrap with a bow for an inexpensive, yet
impressive business thank you gift! Top of
box can be imprinted with customer's name.
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Example Thank You Fortunes
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How beautiful a day can be when
kindness touches it.
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The echoes from kind words are
truly endless.
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After the verb 'to love', 'to
help' is the most beautiful verb
in the world. Bertha von Suttner
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What you keep to yourself you
lose, what you give away, you
keep forever. Munthie
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Kindness is the oil that takes
the friction out of life.
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The echoes from kind words are
truly endless.
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THANKS A
MILLION – FCTM
Types of fortunes:
Over 100 different general good wishes,
quotes, toasts and witticisms.
Best applications:
- Thank You business gifts
- Corporate Basket Stuffers
- Holiday businessgifts
Best Selling
Season: Year round, emphasizing
Secretary's and Boss's Day and Christmas
Season
Customizing Ideas: Place a mug on top,
fill with coffee candy, cover with cello and
wrap with a bow for an inexpensive, yet
impressive business thank you gift! These
are ideal for business or salesmen holiday
gifts or giveaways. Print the top of the
pail with customer's name.
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Example Thanks a Million
Fortunes
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The kindness you spread today
will be gathered up & returned
to you tomorrow!
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A kindness done today is the
surest way to a brighter
tomorrow.
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The first great gift we can
bestow on others is a good
example. Morell
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Thanks a thousand!
Nelson Rockefeller
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Roses are red, violets are blue,
hope you like this cookie, cause
it's your Thank You gift Too!
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Any person who contributes to
prosperity must prosper in turn.
Earl Nightingale
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Regional
Cookies
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TASTE OF BOSTON –
REBO
Types of
fortunes: On one side of the fortune
is a fascinating facts about the city of
Boston. Flip the paper over for a good wish,
quote, or joke!
Best applications:
- Tourist gifts
- Convention, meeting giveaways
- Travel gifts
- Souvenirs
- Hotel gifts
- Welcome Wagon gifts
- Regional Basket Stuffers
Best Selling
Season: Year round
Customizing Ideas: Use as balloon
weights, incorporate into table centerpieces
at conventions, serve in bulk at meetings,
hotel turndowns (in bulk) and as regional
promotions
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Example Taste of Boston Fortunes
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Boston is the home of the first
local Chamber of Commerce in the
United States..
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The first subway in America
opened in Boston in 1897 at Park
St. under Boston Common
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Fenway Park, built in 1912, is
the oldest professional sports
facility still in use.
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The famous Swan Boats of the
Public Garden made their debut
in 1877.
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Quincy is a famous name in the
Boston area, being a city, a
market, and a former mayor.
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aul Rever's house, built circa
1680, is the oldest wooden home
in the city of Boston.
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TASTE OF FLORIDA –
REFL
Types of fortunes:
Over 100 different trivia facts sure to give
a base of Florida
Best applications:
- Tourist gifts
- Convention, meeting giveaways
- Travel gifts
- Souvenirs
- Hotel gifts
- Welcome Wagon gifts
- Regional Basket Stuffers
Customizing Ideas: Incorporate into table
centerpieces at conventions, serve in bulk
at meetings, hotel turndowns (in bulk),
state promotions and use in hospitality bags
and baskets. Can easily be customized by
imprinting the bow label.
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Example Taste of Florida
Fortunes
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Walt Disney World in Orlando
first opened on October 1, 1971.
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An alligator... an obstacle to
avoid on the golf course.
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Florida became a state on March
3, 1845.
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Miami is often called the
world's cruise ship capital.
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Juan Ponce de Leon, a Spanish
explorer, first saw Florida in
March of 1513.
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Did you know that Florida is
located in 2 different time
zones?
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TASTE OF TEXAS –
RETX
Types of
fortunes: On one side of the fortune
is a fascinating facts about Texas. Flip the
paper over for a good wish, quote, or joke!
Best applications:
- Tourist gifts
- Convention, meeting giveaways
- Travel gifts
- Souvenirs
- Hotel gifts
- Welcome Wagon gifts
- Regional Basket Stuffers
Best Selling
Season: Year round
Customizing Ideas: Use as balloon
weights, incorporate into table centerpieces
at conventions, serve in bulk at meetings,
hotel turndowns (in bulk) and as regional
promotions
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Example Taste of Texas Fortunes
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The official dance of Texas is
the square dance.
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Did you know that the Astrodome
is the most visited building in
Texas?
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The first rodeo was held in 1883
in Pecos, Texas.
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Texas leads the country in the
sale of pick-up trucks.
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Chili is the state food dish of
Texas.
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The first word spoken from the
moon on July 20, 1969 was
Houston.
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TASTE OF MARYLAND –
REMD
Types of
fortunes: On one side of the fortune
is a fascinating facts about the state of
Maryland. Flip the paper over for a good
wish, quote, or joke!
Best applications:
- Tourist gifts
- Convention, meeting giveaways
- Travel gifts
- Souvenirs
- Hotel gifts
- Welcome Wagon gifts
- Regional Basket Stuffers
Best Selling
Season: Year round
Customizing Ideas: Use as balloon
weights, incorporate into table centerpieces
at conventions, serve in bulk at meetings,
hotel turndowns (in bulk) and as regional
promotions
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Example Taste of Maryland
Fortunes
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Maryland's state song adopted in
1939 is Maryland My Maryland!
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Crisfield, Maryland is known as
the world's greatest soft shell
crab packing center.
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Maryland has two nicknames – the
Free State and Old Line State.
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Maryland was named in honor of
Henrietta Maria, the Queen of
Charles I of England.
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The state colors of Maryland are
gold and black.
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Because of its climate Garret
County has no mosquitoes or hay
fever.
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TASTE OF NEW YORK –
RENY
Types of fortunes:
On one side of the fortune is a fascinating
facts about the city of New York. Flip the
paper over for a good wish, quote, or joke!
Best applications:
- Tourist gifts
- Convention, meeting giveaways
- Travel gifts
- Souvenirs
- Hotel gifts
- Welcome Wagon gifts
- Regional Basket Stuffers
Best Selling
Season: Year round
Customizing Ideas: Use as balloon
weights, incorporate into table centerpieces
at conventions, serve in bulk at meetings,
hotel turndowns (in bulk) and as regional
promotions
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Example Taste of New York
Fortunes
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There is no place in the City of
New York that a driver may turn
right on red.
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Manhattan is a native American
word meaning "the island of
hills."
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It takes about one minute to
walk a north/south block, but
about 5 minutes to walk a
crosstown block.
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Almost 80 million passengers a
year traveling on 106 airlines
pass through the three New York
City airports each year.
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New York City is visited each
year by over 19 million
tourists.
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The first concert perfomed at
Carneige Hall was conducted by
Tchaikovsky in 1891.
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FLAVOR OF THE SOUTH
– RESO
Types of
fortunes: Over 100 different trivia
facts, southern definitions, and witticisms
sure to give a Flavor of the South!
Best applications:
- Tourist gifts
- Convention, meeting giveaways
- Souvenirs
- Hotel gifts
- Regional Basket Stuffer
Best Selling
Season: Year round
Customizing Ideas: Serve in bulk at
meetings, regional promotions or use in
hospitality gift bags and baskets.
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Example Taste of Flavor of the
South Fortunes
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The South - a.k.a. Dixie, the
Cotton Kingdom, and the Bible
Belt.
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SUGAR .... A kiss as in "Give
your momma some sugar!"
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BOBBYCUE .... A delicious
southern sandwich.
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Y'ALL .... a plural pronoun
meaning you-all or all of you.
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The South gave us ragtime, the
blues and jazz, three great
forms of American Music.
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Almost 90% of Southerners drink
iced tea year round.
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TASTE OF CALIFORNIA
– RECA
Types of
fortunes: On one side of the fortune
is a fascinating facts about the city of
California. Flip the paper over for a good
wish, quote, or joke!
Best applications:
- Tourist gifts
- Convention, meeting giveaways
- Travel gifts
- Souvenirs
- Hotel gifts
- Welcome Wagon gifts
- Regional Basket Stuffers
Best Selling
Season: Year round
Customizing Ideas: Use as balloon
weights, incorporate into table centerpieces
at conventions, serve in bulk at meetings,
hotel turndowns (in bulk) and as regional
promotions
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Example Taste of California
Fortunes
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The first motion picture opened
in Los Angeles on April 2, 1902
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Sacramento became the state
Capital of California in 1854.
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The Gold Rush began at Sutter's
Mill in 1845.
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Designed by Walt Disney,
Disneyland opened in 1955
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The fifty-foot high Hollywood
sign was build in 1923. It
originally said Hollywoodland.
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Did you know CA has 24 climatic
zones? Most states have fewer
than four.
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TASTE OF WASHIGNTON
DC – REDC
Types of
fortunes: On one side of the fortune
is a fascinating facts about the District of
Columbia. Flip the paper over for a good
wish, quote, or joke!
Best applications:
- Tourist gifts
- Convention, meeting giveaways
- Travel gifts
- Hotel gifts
- Welcome Wagon gifts
- Regional Basket Stuffers
Best Selling
Season: Year round
Customizing Ideas: Use as balloon
weights, incorporate into table centerpieces
at conventions, serve in bulk at meetings,
hotel turndowns (in bulk) and as regional
promotions
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Example Taste of Washington DC
Fortunes
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Congress designated the federal
territory of the District of
Columbia on Feb. 24, 1801.
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Maya Ying Lin designed the
Vietnam Memorial while attending
Yale University.
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The British burned the Capitol
and the White House on August
24, 1814.
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The 23rd ammendment gave
citizens of DC the right to vote
for president in 1964.
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The Senators beat the NY Giants
in a 12 inning game to win their
only World Series.
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Tricia Nixon was the first bride
to be married at a White House
outdoor wedding.
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Romance Cookies
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NAUGHTY BUT NICE –
FCNN
Types of
fortunes:
Over 100 different slightly naughty jokes &
quotes. The fortunes are good fun, with no
profanity.
Best applications:
- Wedding, Anniversary ,Romantic &
Naughty Baskets
- Valentine's Day gifts
- Party favors (bachelor, bachorlette
parties)
Best Selling
Season: Year round with an emphasis
on Valentine's Day
Customizing Ideas: Great for balloon
weights for any of the occasions above.
Attach red and black latex balloons, and a
mylar with a kiss design or red heart. Use
as giveaways (in bulk) at lingerie or erotic
shops stores. Seed stock fortunes with ones
giving discounts.
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Example Naughty But Nice
Fortunes
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I feel like a million tonight
... but one at a time.
Mae West
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After all is said and done, more
is said than done.
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I have good looking kids. Thank
God my wife cheats on me. Rodney
Dangerfield
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Two's company and three's the
result.
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Familiarity breeds consent.
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Friends are like macaroni. If
they're not warm, they're not
good. Italian Folksaying
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ROMANTIC – FCRO
Types of
fortunes:
Over 100 different romantic wishes, toasts,
quotes and witticisms!
Best applications:
- Sweetheart Gifts
- Valentine's Day gifts
- Wedding, Sweetheart, or Anniversary
gifts
- Balloon weights
Best Selling
Season: Year round
Customizing Ideas: These are an
alternative theme for Valentine's Day as
they can be sold after the holiday as well.
Tie heart shaped balloons to handle. Market
to hotels for their "romantic get-away"
programs. (Include on a silver tray with
chocolates, champagne, etc.) Top of box can
be imprinted with hotel's name.
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Example Romantic Fortunes
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There is no remedy for love but
to love more. Thoreau
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Money cannot buy love, but it
makes shopping for it a lot
easier!
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Try to reason about love and you
will lose your reason. French
proverb
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To be loved and to love is to
feel the sun from both sides.
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Love understands love; it needs
no talk.
F.R. Havergal
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Love is like a pair of socks -
you gotta have two that match!
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VALENTINE'S – FCVA
Types of fortunes:
Over 100 different loving wishes, quotes,
toasts & witticisms for Valentine's Day.
Best applications:
- Valentine's Day gifts
- Balloon weights
- Party favors
- Basket stuffers
Best Selling
Season: January / February
Customizing Ideas: Tie red heart shaped
balloons to the box and use as balloon
weights. These are great sellers! Many
companies order a mixture of Valentine's,
Romantic and Naughty but Nice! Fortune
Cookiesª for the holiday to have product
that will sell after the holiday as well.
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Example Valentines Fortunes
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Love & excitement will be yours
this Valentine's Day.
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Love is eternal - the aspect may
change, but not the essence.
Vincent Van Gogh
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You will be deeply loved this
Valentine's Day!
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You make this world special
just by being in it.
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Kisses will warm your
Valentine's Day!
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Resist everything but temptation
this Valentine's Day!
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WEDDING – FCWE
Types of
fortunes:
Over 100 different good wishes, quotes,
toasts & jokes for newlyweds!
Best applications:
- Wedding shower gifts
- Wedding favors
- Basket stuffers
- Bridal shows
Best Selling
Season: Year round
Customizing Ideas: Tie gold and silver
balloons to pail handle and use as a
centerpiece on each table at reception or
shower. Use as alternate placecards at
wedding. Write guest's name on box with
their table number. Fun party favors to give
guests when they leave. The top of the pail
can be imprinted or handwritten with
couple's name and wedding date.
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Example Wedding Fortunes
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It isn't just a wedding. It's
the last time any of us will fit
into a size 5!
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Give a girl enough rope and
she'll ring the wedding bell.
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It takes a smart husband to have
the last word - and not use it.
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Grow old with me! The best is
yet to be.
Robert Browning
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Many a poor husband was once a
rich bachelor.
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May you grow old on one pillow.
Armenian Marriage Toast
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Cultural Cookies
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IRISH – FCIR
Types of
fortunes: Over 100 different Irish
folksayings, proverbs, toasts, quotes &
witticisms
Best applications:
- Gifts for the Irish St. Patrick's
Day sellers
- Giveaways in Irish Pubs or
restaurants
Best Selling
Season: Year round with an emphasis
on St. Patrick's Day.
Creative ideas: Tie green balloons to the
pail handle . Use as centerpieces or for
balloon bouquets. Great for Irish
restaurants or pubs to serve in bulk. Sell
at cash register in gift box. Imprint
customer's name on top of pail. Ideal for a
company with Irish heritage.
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Example Irish Fortunes
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To be sure, if you think you are
smarter than your wife, you are
married to a very clever lass.
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Remember – the greater the truth
the greater the libel!
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If good looks were money - it's
sure a fortune in taxes you'd
pay.
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From your mouth into God's ears!
Yiddish proverb
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May you live as long as you
want, and never want as long as
you live.
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Better the good that is than the
double good that was.
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AMERICANA – FCAM
Types of
fortunes: Over 100 different fun
trivia questions about the USA on one side
of the fortune with answers on the reverse!
Best
applications:
- Promote Patriotism
- Tourist Gifts
- Travel Gifts
- Souvenirs
- Hotel Gifts
- Convention
- Meeting Giveaways
Best Selling
Season: Year round, especially
holidays such as July 4th and Memorial Day.
Creative Ideas: Basket Stuffers; Fun favors
for holiday parties. Market during special
events (ie. the Olympics). Use as balloon
weights. Incorporate into table centerpieces
at conventions. Serve in bulk at meetings.
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Example Americana Fortunes
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Q. What three states have names
that begin and end with the
letter "A"?
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A. Arizona, Alabama, and Alaska
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Q. What drew more than 20,000
people to California in 1849?
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A. The Gold Rush
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Q. Miami, Florida experienced
what historic first in 1977?
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A. Its first snowfall
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ITALIAN – FCIT
Types of
fortunes: Over 100 different Italian
folksayings, proverbs, and modern
witticisms.
Best
applications:
- General gifts
- Pasta Basket stuffers
- Holiday gifts
- Giveaways in Italian restaurants
Best Selling
Season: Year round Customizing Ideas:
Tie red & green balloons to the pail handle
and use as centerpieces at Italian parties
and events! For Italian restaurants - serve
in bulk, sell at cash register in gift box.
Imprint customer's name on top of pail as
corporate giveaway. Suited for any company
with an Italian heritage or product such as
pasta or tomato sauce, etc.
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Example Italian Fortunes
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Funny, this cookie doesn't look
Italian.
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The trouble with an Italian
meal? Three days later you're
hungry again!
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An Italian meal without some
cheese, is like a kiss without a
squeeze!
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Amore is like a dream...
marriage is the alarm clock!
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Everything you see I owe to
spaghetti. Sophia Loren
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Friends are like macaroni. If
they're not warm, they're not
good. Italian Folksaying
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JEWISH – FCJE
Types of
fortunes:
Over 100 different authentic Jewish
folksayings, proverbs, and witticisms.
Best applications:
- Gifts, basket stuffers
- Chanukah & Purim gifts
- Bar & Bat Mitzvah favors
- Synagogue, school fundraiser
Best Selling
Season: Year round with an emphasis
on Chanukah and Purim
Customizing Ideas: Tie blue balloons to the
pail handle and use as centerpieces at
parties. Great for Jewish delis: serve in
bulk, and sell in gift box at cash register.
Imprint child's name on top of pail as Bar
or Bat Mitzvah party favor.
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Example Jewish Fortunes
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So, you were expecting a Dead
Sea Scroll maybe?
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It takes two to make a Jewish
marriage... a girl and her
mother!
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You will meet a real mench -
tall, dark, and calls his mother
every day!
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From your mouth into God's ears!
Yiddish proverb
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May your pastrami never have
mayonnaise on it.
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Some day you'll be a Jewish
mother...
then you'll always be right!
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