Merchandise Midweek: It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Shopping Season!

We know you’re not quite recovered from your sugar coma, but the end of Halloween signals the three Ss of the holiday season - shopping, shopping and shopping! Before you head out in the cold and snow to hit the hot and crowded malls, take a peek at what we’re anticipating being some of the most popular items and categories of the 2014 season.

From fashion and fragrances to fitness and fun (yes, there are a lot of Fs) you’ll find something great for everyone on your list – all ages, interests and price points! And remember – while you’re busy running around, making lists and shopping ‘til you drop, there’s no harm in picking up a little something special for yourself! Hey, you earned it!

FASHION

Citizen® Ladies' Two-Tone Stainless Steel with Swarovski® Bezel Watch

Add some sparkle this season with the Swarovski® Bezel Watch. It features a two-tone stainless steel bracelet, a round 26mm case with Swarovski crystal bezel, mother-of-pearl dial with gold-tone stick indices, minute track, day and date window and luminous hands.

Citizen® Men's Black Dial Stainless Steel Watch

Industrial detailing sets a masculine tone on this watch by Citizen®. It features a stainless steel bracelet, round 38mm case, black textured dial with silver-tone Roman numerals, date window, stick indices, three hands and logo, quartz movement and is water resistant to 100m.

FITNESS

Fitbit® Flex™ Wireless Activity + Sleep Wristband

Drop those holiday pounds with Fitbit® Flex™. Wear this slim, stylish device all the time and get the motivation you need to get out and be more active. It tracks steps, distance and calories burned and shows you how you’re stacking up against your daily goals.

Garmin vívofit™ Fitness Bracelet

vívofit™ learns your current activity level, then assigns an attainable daily goal. As you meet your milestones, vívofit will adjust your goal for the next day, gradually nudging you toward a healthier lifestyle. Earn virtual badges and view your progress at the Garmin Connect™ online community.

FRAGRANCE

Georgio Armani Acqua Di Gio 1.7-oz. Men's

This fragrance for men is a scent of freedom, full of wind and water – perfect harmony of salty sea water and sunny Mediterranean warmth play on the skin. Bitter citrus, rosemary and spices are softened by a woody base with a warm, musky trail.

Marc Jacobs Daisy

Always elegant, always enchanting, but not too serious, Daisy is a sparkling floral bouquet, spirited and fresh, wrapped in comfort and warmth with vintage edge. Sophisticated with a touch of whimsy, violet captures the eclectic, timeless flavor of Marc Jacobs' groundbreaking feminine designs.

FUN!

Bose® QuietComfort® 25 Acoustic Noise Cancelling® Headphones

Enjoy your favorite holiday tunes like never before with Bose®. Proprietary Active EQ and TriPort® technologies give the music you love a deep, clear sound. At the same time, noise cancelling technology monitors the noise around you and cancels it out, helping you focus on what matters.

iLive™ Bluetooth® DUO Wireless Headphones + Speaker

Fill your head – and the world – with music. With the flip of a switch, Duo transforms from headphones into a portable speaker system. Listen wirelessly with Bluetooth® or attach the included audio cable to listen to non-wireless devices, offering amazing versatility.

LG 49/55-inch Smart 3D LED UHDTV with WebOS, 2160p

Watch your favorite holiday classics on the 49” or 55” Smart 3D LED UHDTV, which pairs the stunning clarity of ULTRA High Definition with elegant Cinema Screen design. Witness the breathtaking quality of both 4K and near-4K: the Tru-ULTRA HD Engine converts your SD/HD video to near-4K resolution.

Loopdeedoo™ Spinning Loom Kit

Design friendship bracelets and make them in minutes with the Loopdedoo™ spinning loom. It's fast, easy and fun. Just wrap the threads around the Loopdedoo device, turn the knob, guide the thread and minutes later it’s done! Make necklaces, anklets, belts and more for almost instant holiday gifts!

Playvisions® Sands Alive! Deluxe Set

Consisting of all-natural ingredients, the sensation of Sands Alive! is similar to cookie dough yet totally dry to the touch. Pack it hard to make roads, then lift it up and watch it flow. Mold it into hard, durable shapes and with a soft touch, it will break apart and appear to move, almost as if it were alive!

Merchandise Monday: A Nightmare on 34th Street

Colorful leaves are scattered all over the ground, the sky is gray and there’s a chill in the air. That can only mean one thing: it’s time for Hinda’s annual round-up of Halloween(ish) merchandise! The only nightmare here is the thought of having to pick which of these items is the best – they’re all so great! Treat yourself to a few of these and have a happy and spooky Halloween!

Acu-Rite® Digital Weather Station with Forecast/Temperature/Clock/Moon Phase

Plan your trick-or-treating with confidence using this handy tool! Keep track of moon phases, weather forecast, temperature and more with the wireless weather station. Using patented Self-Calibrating Technology, the weather station provides your personal forecast of 12- to 24-hour weather conditions generated from a wireless sensor in your backyard, giving you the most accurate weather forecast available for your exact location. 

Eureka® Lady Bug Girls 30-degree Sleeping Bag

No creepy-crawlies here! She’ll be snug as a bug in a rug this fall when she cozies up in the Lady Bug sleeping bag! It’s constructed of a durable polyester taffeta shell and liner with a Number 5 non-locking self-repairing zipper. It features a double layer off-set multi needle quilt construction and is rated for a temperature of 30-degrees F. Includes a stuff sack. 

LEGO® Duplo® Super Heroes Batcave Adventure

Everyone’s favorite superhero, Batman™, is always ready for Halloween! Enter the Batcave and get ready for some exciting adventures! Park the Batwing and get to work with all of the amazing Batman gadgets, but watch out – Catwoman is sneaking about! Kids will develop creativity and building skills with this iconic, easy-to-build set featuring lots of extra bricks for extended play.

Namco Bandai Games Pac-Man™ and The Ghostly Adventures for PS3® and Xbox® 360

Pac is back in an all-new experience for a whole new generation of fans. The story begins as the menacing ghosts escape from the creepy Netherworld to invade PacWorld. These frightening ghosts cause nothing but trouble wherever they go! Pac and his two best friends, Spiral and Cylindria, rise to the challenge of protecting their home in a big, bustling, bonkers world of action, adventure and just plain wackiness! 

Razor® Jr. Monster Kix™ Scooter

Turn your little tyke into a little monster with the spook-tacular new Razor® Jr. Monster Kix™. The extra wide deck and 3-wheel frame help young riders stay on their feet as they build coordination and balance, while the detailed hand grips kick start young imaginations for some monster role play! 

Razor® Jr. Zombie Kix™ Scooter

Get ready for an outbreak of infectious fun and laughter with the all-new Razor® Jr. Zombie Kix™. Designed for little monsters still building their coordination and balance, this awesomely spooky ride lets kids play the starring role in their very own park or playground zombie invasion. But beware – this scary scooter is tons of fun long after Halloween is over!

Merchandise Monday: Pink is the Color of October, Part II

On Monday, we brought you Part I of our annual round-up of pink items benefiting breast cancer research. Here are a few additional items from our collection – a selection from Wilson®’s Hope® line for the sports nut!

Wilson® Hope® Golf Glove

This ladies' glove is made with a super soft leather palm and thumb. With every purchase of a Hope® golf glove, a donation is made to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation®.

Wilson® Hope® Harmonized Putter

Harmonized putters feature a great-looking grip and micro-injection face insert that produces superior feel and accuracy. Ladies’ right hand. A portion of proceeds go to Breast Cancer Research Foundation®.

Wilson® Hope® Mini-Size Football

The miniature Hope® football features a waterproof sponge rubber cover. A percent of all sales is donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation®.

Wilson® Hope® Pink Golf Balls - One Dozen

The ladies' golf ball generates a double dose of virtue with every swing. With a high-quality construction that drives straight and true while playing soft on the green, these balls are responsive and powerful.

Wilson® Hope® Tennis Racket

A diamond edge design provides for lightweight power and maneuverability. It measures 27” L with a 113” head size and 16x19 string pattern. A portion of the proceeds go toward breast cancer research.

Wilson® Hope® Triple Racquet Bag

This sporty and stylish pink racquet bag holds up to three rackets and includes a shoulder strap. A percentage of proceeds will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation®.

Merchandise Monday: Pink is the Color of October, Part I

Every October, we like to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month by highlighting a few of our “pink” items. While not necessarily pink in color, when you redeem for these items a portion of the proceeds go toward breast cancer research. You benefit twice – by receiving a great new item and by feeling good about supporting a worthy cause.

Carolee Jewelry BCA Pink Pearl Charm Bracelet

This charm bracelet features a sterling silver toggle closure with breast cancer ribbon, pink pave heart and pink freshwater pearl charm. It measures 7.5". Ten percent of sales from this item are donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®. Freshwater pearls are not symmetrical in shape.

Mobile Edge Komen Tote Pink Faux-Suede

Here's the tote that does it all! This gorgeous faux-suede tote radiates style while offering an efficient sanctuary for your notebook and all your essentials. As part of Mobile Edge’s Caring Case Collection™, 10 percent of the retail price will be donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure®.

Pandora® Pink Ribbon Charm

The Pink Ribbon Charm has pink stones that glitter on an inspirational ribbon that dangles from a shiny silver charm. Pandora® will donate five percent of the retail sales for the special pink ribbon beads to Susan G. Komen for the Cure with a minimum guaranteed donation of $1,000,000.

Pandora® Pink Ribbon Murano Charm 

Use this sterling silver and murano glass charm to show your support and love for those with breast cancer. A portion of the proceeds for this beautiful and inspiring charm benefits Susan G. Komen for the Cure in support of its mission to save lives and end breast cancer forever.

Presto® 6-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker

Pressure cooking preserves flavors and nutrients while cooking food three to 10 times faster than ordinary methods. Cook chicken, fish, meat and vegetables to perfection and tenderize economical cuts of meat. For each redemption, $5 will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

South Bend® Ready 2 Fish Spin Cast Combo with Kit

Made especially for the lady angler, this combo includes everything you need to start fishing today. It features a 6’, 2-piece medium action fiberglass rod, size 10 reel with one ball bearing, all-metal body and dual handle. A portion of the proceeds go to the Bright Pink organization.

But that’s not all! Stay tuned this Wednesday, October 1, for Part II of this series!

Merchandise Monday: It’s Finally Fall!

Fall starts today – at 10:29 p.m. Eastern, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac – and while many of us (including this blogger) couldn’t wait for summer to start, others have had visions of pumpkin spice dancing in their heads since early August! So how about a little reading material while you sip that long-awaited latte? Hinda’s gearing up for the change of seasons and, as always, this is just a small sample of the abundance of fall-related (and otherwise) items in our ever-growing assortment!

ACU-RITE® Digital Weather Station

Plan the day with confidence with this weather predictor – pinpoint accuracy right from your own backyard. Patented Self-Calibrating Technology provides your personal forecast of 12- to 24-hour weather conditions generated from weather data measured by a sensor in your yard, giving you the most accurate forecast available.

Buck® Small Lock Back Folding Knife

The MiniBuck is so lightweight you won't even realize it is in your pocket. Made of durable materials and sized for convenience, it’s perfect for hunting, fishing, camping or just for everyday carry. Made of 420HC blade steel and features a drop point, razor edge and Valox handle. Blade length: 1.9", closed length: 2.9" and weighs 1-ounce.

Chilly Dog Handmade Wool Cable Knit Dog Sweater

Chilly Dog sweaters are extremely warm, thick and 100 percent plant-dyed wool. They are handmade by Inca Artisans in South America using fair trade guidelines, therefore they may vary slightly in color and style. Available for every dog from a tea cup to a Great Dane!

Diane Katzman Designs Metallic Rose or Tan Sparkle Scarf

These beautiful scarves by Diane Katzman feature fashionable pink or neutral tan lightweight fabric consisting of 80 percent cotton and 20 percent viscose. A lovely, delicate metallic pattern adds just the right amount of sparkle! The scarf measures 29.5" W x 75" L.  Each sold separately.

Dreambean Candles Recycled Wine Bottle Soy Candle

A recycled green or blue wine bottle is handsomely transformed into a 12-ounce eco-friendly soy candle.  Available scents include Vanilla Honey, Pacific Redwood, Aloe Lily, Lemon Tea, Yuzu Coconut and Lavender Milk.  Proceeds support a job-development training program for homeless and at-risk young mothers.

Family Night Fun!

School is back in session, extracurricular activities are starting up and the Monday through Friday grind is hectic with trying to accommodate everyone’s schedules. Now that evenings are getting shorter and homework is back on the agenda, it’s a great time to plan some fun family nights to kick back and relax with the people you love. Hinda is here to help with just a few items from our wide assortment of products for family night!

Disney® The Jungle Book - Diamond Edition DVD

This timeless masterpiece celebrates the true meaning of friendship. Join Mowgli as he journeys deep into the jungle and learns "The Bare Necessities" of life from happy-go-lucky Baloo the bear. Meet Bagheera, the wise old panther and crazy King Louie, the orangutan. But watch out for the cunning tiger Shere Khan and Kaa, the sssssneakiest snake in the jungle!

Kalorik® Fun! Electric S'mores Maker

Now the enjoyment of roasting marshmallows over an open campfire can be brought to the comfort of kitchens everywhere!  The Kalorik® s‘mores maker has a charming appeal and is ideal to use inside the house. Just add graham crackers, marshmallows and chocolate squares to make a delicious s'mores treat. S'mores are great conversation starters and fun desserts for parties and special occasions!

Melissa & Doug® Suspend Family Game

A family game of tricky hangs and steady hands! Try this hanging balance game and you'll be hooked! Suspend comes with 24 notched, rubber-tipped wire pieces to hang from a tabletop stand. Sound easy? Try adding another piece! Each time a bar is added, the balance shifts, the difficulty changes and the incredible midair sculpture transforms. Can you add all your game pieces without making it fall?

Smart Planet Movie Theater Popcorn Maker

This hot air popcorn popper's design is reminiscent of the old-time movie theater style poppers. Enjoy the fun of making your own great-tasting healthier alternative to buttered popcorn. It makes a fun addition to your rec or movie room and adds something special to nights in with your friends and family. Makes 2-3 quarts in minutes.

SodaStream® Jet Home Soda Maker Kit

The SodaStream® soda maker has everything you need to turn tap water into sparkling water in 30 seconds. With no batteries or electricity, you can use your soda maker in your kitchen, outdoors on your patio or deck or on your boat or RV. In addition to making fizzy water, SodaStream also offers more than 25 regular, diet, energy and caffeine-free flavors of syrup (sold separately).

Vivitar® "The Voice" High End CD+G Karaoke Machine

Inspired by the hit NBC show, “The Voice” High End Karaoke has all you need for a great party! Features include enhanced vocal effects, echo and balance control for pro sound, a large dynamic speaker, dual pro-style microphone jacks (includes one mic) and an integrated MP3/smartphone and tablet cradle that lets you tap into your digital music library or play karaoke tunes from your devices.

Wonder Forge Disney™ Doc McStuffins All Better! Role Play Game

Make the boo-boos go away like Doc McStuffins! Each slap bracelet bandage is a different mystery ouchie. Take turns trying to figure out which doctor tool will make things all better. It’s a fun game of pretending and playful problem-solving. Game includes six slap bracelet bandages, six foam tools, eight scoring tiles, one spinner, one storage bag and instructions.

Wonder Forge Disney Pictopia™ Family Trivia Game

Families team up in this collaborative yet competitive trivia game with 1,000 questions ranging from basic trivia to voting, testing how well you know your fellow players. During the game, everyone gets a chance to show off their World of Disney knowledge – from Disney Junior and Disney XD to Disney Parks and classic Disney films. It’s the perfect answer for together-time fun!  

Wonder Forge Marvel Avengers Assemble™ Slide Strike ™ Game

Go head-to-head in an exciting game of concealed identities and cunning strategy. Slide your team across the battlefield for a surprise attack. Reveal which hero or villain you’re attacking with, then find out who they’re up against. Every character combo yields a different outcome. Outlast your opponent to win! Includes 35 tiles, 12 characters, 12 character cards, target tokens, battle platform and one die.

Merchandise Monday: Back to School!

It’s that time again. The days are getting a little shorter and a little cooler. Your favorite fall TV is about to start back up. The kids are lining up their best new outfits for that all-important first week. It’s back-to-school season!

It’s a bittersweet time of year, but lucky for you, Hinda is fully prepared to make the transition from carefree days to busy school season a smooth one. Below is just a sampling of the latest back-to-school items we’ve added to our assortment.  

AcuRite® Atomic Clock with Dual Alarm, USB Charger & Temperature

Never be late for class again! This alarm clock features an illuminated color display with outdoor and indoor temperature, atomic clock and calendar, two alarms and USB charging for compatible smartphones. The atomic clock is radio-controlled to synchronize to the correct time broadcast by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) radio station, WWVB, for split-second precision accuracy.

cinda b Medium Cosmetic in Verde Bonita

Technically this is a cosmetic bag, but there’s no reason it can’t be used for pens and pencils, art supplies or anything else your school day entails! This medium-size pouch is made from durable poly/nylon fabrics, is water resistant and machine washable. The flat bottom keeps it standing upright. It features a lovely green and blue Verde Bonita pattern and, like all cinda b products, is proudly made in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Comfort Products Coublo Writing Style Desk

With a unique yet contemporary style, this desk will be sure to grab attention. With a desktop area wrapped in a strong and durable PU covering, the desk is perfect for surfing the web using a laptop, taking care of homework or handling the monthly bills. The drawer is the perfect size for storing a notepad, stapler, pens or other items needed to handle life's tasks. The bottom shelf is great for displaying pictures or storing books.

Dell® 15.6-inch Inspiron Laptop

This non-touch laptop features an LED display with Truelife and HD resolution (1366x768), fourth-gen Intel® Core™ i5 processor, Windows® 8.1, Intel HD Graphics 4400, HDMI, 1TB 5400 RMP SATA hard drive, media card reader (card not included), Intel Centrino® Wireless-AC 3160 plus Bluetooth®4.0, Waves MaxxAudio and a backlit keyboard. Make homework fun with this handy laptop!

HP 15.6-inch Notebook

Get the features you need and the reliability you expect. Enjoy rich, smooth web chats with the stunning HD display and easily take it on the road with a thin design combined with security features. The HP Notebook features an Intel® Pentium® 2.16GHz 64-bit quad-core processor, 4GB memory, 500 GB hard drive, DVD, Intel HD Graphics, Windows® 8.1, Touchpad, webcam and is Energy Star® compliant.

Konik Super Mini Optical USB Mouse – Black

The three-dimensional super mini optical USB mouse features a retractable cord and is perfect for laptop use and compact for travel. Get all your homework done, conduct online research for your big paper and treat yourself to an educational game all more quickly and easily with the Konik super mini USB mouse! Measures 3” L x 1.4” W and comes in black only.

Naxa® Projection Alarm Clock with AM/FM Radio & Snooze

No more oversleeping! The Naxa® Projection Alarm Clock with AM/FM Radio and Snooze features a .6” display, AM/FM radio tuner, 180-degree projection, wake to radio or alarm, snooze and battery back-up with 9V battery (not included). The clock measures 7” L x 3.2” W x 5.2” H and weighs 1.2-pounds. Time to find a new excuse for why you’re late!