--- title: College Hill | life hacks (2) description: life hacks | PNW-based branded merchandise studio College Hill blogs on the latest trends in graphic design, fashion + current apparel, as well as branding projects, like our annual beers-for-a-cause. Follow along for creative inspiration on your next project. (2) --- [Custom Designs in 48 Hours](https://collegehill.com/pages/custom-designs) [info@collegehill.com](mailto:info@collegehill.com) [(888) 885-1993](tel:(888)%20885-1993) [![collegehill](https://blog.collegehill.com/hubfs/CollegeHill_April2025/Images/college_hill_logo_130x@2x.png)](https://collegehill.com/) Search [Cart](https://collegehill.com/cart) - About Us - [Our Story](https://collegehill.com/pages/about-college-hill) - [Core Values](https://collegehill.com/pages/core-values) - [Thrive Together](https://collegehill.com/pages/team-resources) - [Giving Initiative](https://collegehill.com/pages/philanthropy) - Branded Merchandise - [Our Apparel Picks](https://collegehill.com/collections/college-hill-customizable-apparel) - [Promo Products & More](https://collegehillpromo.com/) - What we Offer - [Design Services](https://collegehill.com/pages/custom-designs) - [Print Services](https://collegehill.com/pages/print-services) - [Bulk Orders](https://collegehill.com/pages/bulk-orders) - [Virtual Storefronts](https://collegehill.com/pages/pop-up-shops) - [Custom Kitting](https://collegehill.com/pages/custom-branded-gift-kits-employee-gift-boxes-college-hill) - [Employee Recognition](https://collegehill.com/pages/employee-recognition) - Learn More - [Case Studies](https://collegehill.com/pages/case-studies) - [Testimonials](https://collegehill.com/pages/testimonials) - [Blog](https://blog.collegehill.com) - [Submit a Request](https://collegehill.com/pages/get-started) ## Menu - About Us - [Our Story](https://collegehill.com/pages/about-college-hill) - [Core Values](https://collegehill.com/pages/core-values) - [Thrive Together](https://collegehill.com/pages/team-resources) - [Giving Initiative](https://collegehill.com/pages/philanthropy) - Branded Merchandise - [Our Apparel Picks](https://collegehill.com/collections/college-hill-customizable-apparel) - [Promo Products & More](https://collegehillpromo.com/) - What we Offer - [Design Services](https://collegehill.com/pages/custom-designs) - [Print Services](https://collegehill.com/pages/print-services) - [Bulk Orders](https://collegehill.com/pages/bulk-orders) - [Virtual Storefronts](https://collegehill.com/pages/pop-up-shops) - [Custom Kitting](https://collegehill.com/pages/custom-branded-gift-kits-employee-gift-boxes-college-hill) - [Employee Recognition](https://collegehill.com/pages/employee-recognition) - Learn More - [Case Studies](https://collegehill.com/pages/case-studies) - [Testimonials](https://collegehill.com/pages/testimonials) - [Blog](https://blog.collegehill.com) - [Submit a Request](https://collegehill.com/pages/get-started) [Custom Designs in 48 Hours](https://collegehill.com/pages/custom-designs) [info@collegehill.com](mailto:info@collegehill.com) [(888) 885-1993](tel:(888)%20885-1993) ![College Hill Merch Collage (15)](https://blog.collegehill.com/hubfs/College%20Hill%20Merch%20Collage%20(15).png) # College Hill **Welcome to the College Hill blog — your go-to source for fresh takes on branded merchandise, design trends, and all things custom apparel. 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Whether you’re looking for creative inspiration or want a behind-the-scenes look at what we’re up to, you’re in the right place.**   ## Life hacks [College Hill](https://blog.collegehill.com/author/college-hill) 09/14/2020 [Custom Apparel](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/custom-apparel), [Promo Product](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/promo-product), [customization](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/customization), [graphic design](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/graphic-design), [custom design](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/custom-design), [pnw](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/pnw), [seattle graphic design](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/seattle-graphic-design), [hand drawn graphic design](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/hand-drawn-graphic-design), [2020 motivation](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/2020-motivation), [custom tees](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/custom-tees), [tips and tricks](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/tips-and-tricks), [custom products](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/custom-products), [life hacks](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/life-hacks), [miir](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/miir), [sustainable](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/sustainable), [h2go](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/h2go), [custom merchandise](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/custom-merchandise), [tumblers](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/tumblers), [on the go gear](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/on-the-go-gear), [water bottles](https://blog.collegehill.com/tag/water-bottles) [0 Comments](https://blog.collegehill.com/topthreetumblers#postComment) #### [TOP 3 TUMBLERS FOR FALL](https://blog.collegehill.com/topthreetumblers) We rounded up our top 3 tumblers to keep your drinks warm this fall. 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