The LAMOSE Journal

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Custom Tumblers in Canada: Real Prices From 1 to 50

What a laser-engraved tumbler really costs in Canada, from one cup to fifty, with names on every one.

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How Big Is a 24 oz Cup? 710 mL, and Why Width Matters More

How Big Is a 24 oz Cup? 710 mL, and Why Width Matters More

A 24 oz cup holds 710 mL: three 8 oz coffees, Tim Hortons' extra large size. Our 24 oz mug is 15.2 cm tall, shorter than our 20 oz tumbler. Real sizes, lids and cupholder fit.

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12 oz Ceramic Lined Travel Mug: What to Look For (2026)

12 oz Ceramic Lined Travel Mug: What to Look For (2026)

Ceramic lining is about taste, not temperature. What a ceramic-lined travel mug does, why 12 oz suits hot coffee, and Hudson vs Peyto Ceramic.

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Custom Engraved Hockey Pucks in Canada: Real Prices and the Honest Catch

Custom Engraved Hockey Pucks in Canada: Real Prices and the Honest Catch

What custom engraved hockey pucks cost in Canada from six sellers, what laser engraving on a black puck really looks like (our own 1-star reviews included), and when to print instead.

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Canadian Travel Mug Brands & YETI Alternatives (2026)

Canadian Travel Mug Brands & YETI Alternatives (2026)

Is there a Canadian YETI? Chilly Moose, Grosche and LAMOSE compared: who's Canadian, where the cups are made, published hours, and which you can engrave.

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Conference Name Tags: Engrave the Staff, Print the Attendees

Conference Name Tags: Engrave the Staff, Print the Attendees

Print the attendee badges, engrave the ones for staff, volunteers and speakers who come back. Canadian suppliers, prices and check-in tips, compared.

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Magnetic vs Pin Name Tags: Why We Only Sell One

Magnetic vs Pin Name Tags: Why We Only Sell One

Pin-back name tags are cheaper upfront and still make sense for a one-day event. For anything a team wears daily, magnetic backing wins: no pin holes, no lost pins, no damaged uniforms.

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Top 10 Insulated Tumbler Brands of 2026, Ranked

Top 10 Insulated Tumbler Brands of 2026, Ranked

12 tumbler brands checked against their own pages: Canadian prices, the hour ratings they publish (YETI's Rambler has none), lids, and what engraving a name costs in Canada.

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