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Is A Mini Kegerator An Appropriate Gift For Administrative Professionals Day?

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Gift For Administrative Professionals Day

Formally known as Secretary’s Day, Administrative Professionals Day falls on a Wednesday during the last full week in April each year. It is not a legal holiday, or even a federal holiday, but has become an unofficial holiday that is recognized by corporations and businesses, both large and small, as a day to show appreciation for support staff. Administrative professionals generally include administrative assistants, secretaries, and receptionists, but can also be expanded to include anyone in an office that offers a supportive role and that deserves to be recognized for their efforts once a year.

Administrative Professionals Day is often marked by giving gifts to your assistant or support staff as a show of your appreciation for all they do for you all year long. While these gifts often tend to be in the form of flowers, candy, gift certificates to restaurants and spas, or even an extra day off, many business professionals try to find a gift that is more unique and looks like some thought was put into personalizing the gift.

So, with that being said, is a mini kegerator an appropriate gift for the administrative professional in your life? That depends. If you know that the gift recipient enjoys a glass of beer once in awhile, then it can be a great gift. A mini kegerator not only dispenses just any old beer, but good beer. Just like when you go to the bar and opt for the draft beer because it tastes so much better than the selections in a bottle, a mini kegerator provides that great draft beer taste right in the comfort of your own home.

One nice thing about giving a mini kegerator as a gift is that it may be the type of gift that your assistant may not buy themselves. It is a touch on the pricey side when it comes to novelty gadgets, so a mini kegerator can be an indulgence for someone on a modest salary. Therefore, you may be surprised by how excited your assistant is to have their very own mini draft beer dispenser!

Another reason that a mini kegerator can be very appropriate as a gift on Administrative Professionals Day is that it is a gift for your assistant or secretary that allows them to relax and unwind. Very often, business professionals look for gifts like that to give on this holiday, since their assistants work so hard all year long. That is why gifts like spa gift certificates, restaurant gift certificates and extra time off are so often given, as well as coveted. A gift of a mini kegerator can have the same effect on someone that enjoys unwinding at the end of a day with a nice cool drink.

Mini kegerators are also attractive to look at and are a great addition to home bars, game rooms and even gourmet kitchens. A mini kegerator is also a great idea for those that love to entertain outside, whether by the pool or in the backyard – and for those that like to party on the go, such as by tailgating at sporting events or concerts or going camping. So, if you know that your support staff person is someone that loves to entertain, and they are not a teetotaler, then a gift of a mini kegerator can be a unique gift that shows that you appreciate the hard work they do for you all year long.

Easter Eggs, Easter Bonnets, the Easter Bunny… and a Kegerator?

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Easter Eggs, Easter Bonnets, the Easter Bunny... and a Kegerator?

Easter is a springtime holiday that always falls on a Sunday between the dates of March 22nd and April 25th, depending on the year. It is a religious holiday, but like Christmas, it is one that has developed many secular traditions over the years as well.

The celebration of Easter is a Christian holiday, and commemorates the date of the resurrection of Christ. It also marks the end of Lent, which is characterized by a period of penance and prayer. Therefore, Easter Sunday is also seen as a day of indulgence and enjoyment of those things that have been given up during the period that precedes the holiday.

The Easter holiday is filled with all things fun and enjoyable. Whether that is Easter baskets filled with loads of candy or brightly colored Easter eggs that have been decorated with abandon, the day is also always filled with a big holiday feast, usually shared with family and/or friends. So, what’s the connection to all of these Easter related icons and a kegerator? Well, a kegerator certainly fits the bill for “all things fun and enjoyable”, doesn’t it?

If we’re talking about indulgence and celebration to mark the end of a period of time in which we have given up certain habits in order to repent, then it is very likely that drinking beer is on the list of many an adult that have chosen to give up the beverage during the Lenten season. Therefore, it is on Easter Sunday that the coveted brew can once again be enjoyed. And what better way to enjoy a beer after abstaining for a period of time than from a kegerator, where you can be sure that the beer than flows from that kegerator spout will be fresh, cold and delicious?

Of course, the holiday is also a day to share a big meal with those closest to you and to indulge a bit if you want. So, whether that is too much candy, or a few brews from your kegerator, you should take solace in the knowledge that today is a day that it’s okay to just enjoy yourself. If the celebration is at your house this Easter, and you happen to own a kegerator, certainly make sure that you have enough beer to go around in order to be able to satisfactorily quench the thirst of all the adults in the house. After all, the kids will probably be stuffing themselves silly with candy all day, so you should all have a chance to enjoy the contents of your kegerator as well!

When you are planning your upcoming Easter family get-together, make sure you have all of the essentials to celebrate the day. A delicious dinner, most probably with ham taking center stage as well as all of the delicious fixings to go along with it, lots of candy, a bunch of brightly colored and beautifully decorated eggs, a couple of really frilly pastel-colored Easter bonnets, and a kegerator with some delicious tasting beer inside (if you only have a mini kegerator, that’s fine, too – you’ll still have plenty to go around and you can always make sure you have a spare mini keg or two waiting in the wings in case you need to tap into it). You may even want to add a few little special surprises delivered by the Easter Bunny, but that’s entirely up to you. As long as you have your family and friends around, the rest of the holiday “essentials” are just icing on the cake.

Let a Kegerator Help You Deal With Tax Day

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Let Your Kegerator Help You Deal With Tax Day

Tax day is one of those days that make many people cringe. The thought of April 15th, and the knowledge that your taxes must be completed and mailed to the IRS by that date (not to mention the hefty sums that you may have to send in with your tax return), has caused that mid-April day to be one that is met with a bit of disdain. That is, unless you are an accountant, and then you know that April 15th is the day you get your freedom back and stop working 15 hour days to get everyone else’s tax returns completed in time.

Either way, a kegerator is one of those unexpected accessories that may be a welcome addition to your April 15th routine. Whether you are dreading the day because you know that you need to send your taxes in and you owe a lot of money, or you are on the other end of the spectrum and eagerly anticipate the day for months because you know it is when life returns to normalcy, there is definitely a place for an afternoon or evening spent worshipping your kegerator.

Think of it this way – if you’re in a crappy mood because the government is taking all of your hard earned money in taxes, what better way to stop worrying about things you can’t control than to grab a frosty mug, mosey up to your kegerator, flip the kegerator tap so that a bit of liquid gold comes pouring out to fill that mug, and then take a seat to enjoy the rich, fresh taste of your draft beer while you let your worries roll off your back.

If one trip to the kegerator isn’t enough to cure your tax day blues, then the answer is relatively simple – just take another trip or two back to that kegerator until you start to feel better. Just make sure you don’t make too many trips to your favorite draft beer dispenser, unless tax day falls on a weekend this year, because tomorrow you have to head back to work to start earning a bit more to give to Uncle Sam next year, and also of course, to refill your kegerator.

If, on the other hand, you are one of the many accountants that makes their bread and butter during the months preceding tax day, but works their fingers to the bone during that time, then April 15th is a day worth celebrating. No longer will you need to work long, grueling days, dealing with other people’s financial woes. It’s back to business as usual for the rest of the year, or at least until New Year’s Day rolls around. But before that relaxing schedule starts to set in, it’s worth also celebrating the fact that tax day for you as an accountant is like Christmas in April, since it is the time of the year that brings you the most financial reward.

That celebratory day is another reason to enjoy the contents of your kegerator. If you have a mini kegerator, you may even want to consider bringing it into work so as soon as the last tax return is mailed, your co-workers and you can start the celebration with no wasted time. Of course, if you plan on bringing your mini kegerator to work, be sure to check with your boss first, or it may be the last tax day you are employed at your current place of business.

So, if you are looking for a great way to deal with tax day, whether to beat the tax day blues or to celebrate the end of a long, difficult work schedule, a large paycheck and the beginning of a more normal life for the rest of the year, then grab a mug and head to your nearest kegerator.