Special Employee Appreciation Custom Gifts With Yeti Coolers

When a client comes to us with a mission to truly thank their team, we know the goal is to create a gift that feels meaningful, impressive, and personal all at once. That was exactly the case with Lightedge, a technology company looking for a special way to appreciate a group of employees who had gone above and beyond while working on a major project in addition to their regular responsibilities. We’re unboxing these custom corporate appreciation gifts and taking you behind-the-gift from start to finish. 

They wanted a custom branded gift that felt celebratory and fun, something that would immediately show their gratitude and make their employees feel recognized in a big way. Instead of a traditional gift box, Lightedge asked for a more unexpected and functional gifting vessel. That request sparked one of our favorite employee appreciation gifts of custom Yeti Hopper Flip coolers packed with high quality, elevated essentials their team could use long after the project ended.

Designing a Meaningful Thank You Gift

Our gifting goal was simple. Create a gift that felt like a genuine thank you, one that made each employee feel valued for the hard work and long hours they dedicated to the project. Since thoughtful employee gifting is all about boosting morale and showing appreciation, we wanted the unboxing experience to feel both impressive and sincere.

The Yeti cooler made the perfect foundation. It was durable, reusable, high quality, and undeniably fun. It instantly set the tone for a gift that would be both memorable and incredibly useful over and over again. 

From there, we curated a collection of premium gift items for the inside that balanced practicality with comfort, designed to feel rewarding after months of dedication. Each cooler featured a custom branded gift tag and note card with the company’s logo, carrying the company’s brand identity throughout the entire experience in a clean, professional way.

A Curated Gift Packed With Purpose

Inside each Yeti Hopper Flip cooler, recipients discovered a thoughtful mix of functional and feel good items carefully selected to support rest, relaxation, and everyday use. 

To keep the theme of durability and quality, we included a S’well brand stainless steel tumbler and a Yeti waterproof gear case, both ideal for workdays, travel, or weekends on the go.

For comfort, we added a soft Carhartt brand knit beanie and a luxurious plaid Chappy Wrap brand blanket that employees could enjoy at home, outdoors, or any time they needed a little extra warmth.

A JBL portable speaker rounded out the custom corporate gift set, adding a fun and celebratory touch that made the whole set feel even more special. Together, these components created a gift that was equal parts practical and indulgent, reflecting both the client’s appreciation and our commitment to thoughtful design.

Appreciation Gift That Makes an Impact

The final result was a standout employee appreciation gift that felt personal, generous, and aligned with the company’s goal of genuinely thanking their team. Using a Yeti cooler as the gift’s container created a memorable presentation from the moment the employees received it. 

Every item inside was intentionally chosen to be high quality and long lasting so the gratitude behind the gift would be felt well beyond the project deadline or gift’s opening. Let’s open up these custom branded appreciation gifts and peek inside…

At Marigold & Grey, we love designing custom corporate gifts that help companies celebrate their people in meaningful ways. When employee appreciation gifts blend design, function, and purpose, they become more than just a gift. They become a moment of recognition that team members remember and value.

If you are interested in designing custom corporate gifts for your team, clients, or partners, our M&G gifting experts would love to help bring your vision to life. You can inquire about custom gifting anytime through our custom design page.

Happy custom corporate gifting!

3 WAYS TO DO GIFTING WITH MARIGOLD & GREY

When it comes to corporate gifting, gifts for your business, or gifts for your company's employees, clients or events, there are three unique ways to gift with Marigold & Grey.

#1: Custom Gift Design Service

If you're interested in elevated branded gifts for your company for employee appreciation, holiday or any corporate event in between, please get in touch with us to ask about our custom corporate gift design services. We'd love to work with you or your team to create something that reflects your company's brand with limitless options for customization to include branding the packaging, gift contents, printed collateral, and more. 

#2: Add-Your-Own-Logo Program (i.e. Semi-Custom Gifts)

In addition to custom gift design, we also offer a thoughtful semi-custom gift design program with low order minimums and your company's logo and brand on each gift you send. Our Add-Your-Own-Logo Program is perfect for businesses that want to send company branded gifts either all at once for an event or particular marketing campaign OR throughout the year, on demand as you need them, for special occasions like employee appreciation, birthdays, client thank-you gifts, and more.

#3: Ready-to-Ship Collection in our Online Shop

For curated gift sets and themed gift baskets that are easy to send for any occasion in life or work, don't forget to shop our curated collection of ready-to-ship gift boxes with quick turnarounds and no order minimums. These ship out within 1-3 business days; rush next-day shipping is also available at checkout.

Images: Lissa Ryan Photography