Product Wire - June 2, 2008
By Staff -- Gifts & Decorative Accessories, 6/2/2008
Rosie the Researcher
Classic icon of feminine can-do spirit Rosie the Riveter is re-envisioned in pink to fight breast cancer. Both one-size sleeper shirt and sized women’s tee come packaged in metal tins. Five percent of the proceeds are donated to the Project Woman Coalition, providing access to breast cancer screening and diagnostic services to low income and uninsured women. Relevant Products, Oklahoma City, OK. (800) 848-0005.
Take a Fragrance Trip
New World Journeys line contains pure extracts from around the world to create scents that evoke a variety of exotic destinations. Yankee Candle Co., South Deerfield, MA. (413) 665-8306.
Monkey Business
Make the most of man’s most mischievous relative with the Monkeying Around line of plush and playful kid’s decor. Sock monkeys in three sizes are joined by nightlights, canvas and ceramic wall decor, mirrors, photo frames, bank, tote bag, magnets, wind chimes, ornaments, backpack clips, tables and chairs. Most products $4.50–$26.50. Midwest, Cannon Falls, MN. (800) 776-2075.
Baby Pops Up!
A pop-up Baby Memory Keepsake Album is the newest addition to the Goffengel Workshop family of products. The album’s artwork is based on the theme of “where do babies come from?” The 9”x9”, 18-page album features photo spread pages with pop-up enhancements and space for recording events and other information. $36.95. Goffengel Workshop, Studio City, CA. (818) 752-0542.
An Organic Buzz
Explorer’s Bounty introduces a new line of premium organic coffees. These blends, culled from around the world are available in ground and whole bean varieties and are USDA certified organic. $10.29–$12.59 for an 11-oz. bag. Explorer’s Bounty, Miami, FL. (305) 455-2141.
Award-winning Mix
Bananas Foster Mix, a flavored mix intended to be added to cream cheese, can be served in a variety of ways, but is especially good served on French Toast or made into a dessert cheese ball. Based on the New Orleans dessert, it is a blend of banana, butter, brown sugar, warm spices and rum flavorings. It recently was named Best New Food Product at the Specialty Coffee Assn. of America Conference. North Aire Market, Shakopee, MN (800) 662-3781.
Sweet Dreams
Here’s something different for your customers who are looking for a gift for "someone who has everything." It's a fun way to give birthday wishes to a loved one. The Birthday Pillow Cover is made of 100 percent cotton, 300 thread count. $24. Dream Aid Products, Miami. (305) 794-2281.
Lounging Around
Display this set of three critters together or separately. Either way, they’ll add a little personality to a room’s decor. $75. Austin, Ronkonkoma, NY. (631) 981-7300.
Story Time
Write Me a Story is a part of eeBoo’s new Literacy Series, which encourages kids to use their imaginations to create their own stories. There are four themed book titles: Little Robot’s Mission, Circus Animal Adventure, Mystery in the Forest and Fairytale Mixups. Each 50-page blank book comes with 96 stickers to help illustrate the stories. 12”x10”. $12. eeboo, New York. (212) 222-0823.
