Merchandise Monday: Trade Show Photo Bonanza!

During the past couple of weeks, the Hinda merchandise team hit the trade show floors at the International CES and PPAI Expo and they reported back with some pretty cool new stuff! For this week’s Merchandise Monday column, we thought we’d let the items speak for themselves.

The PPAI Expo was just last week – January 11-15 in Las Vegas.

Bugatti bags held all the swag given out at this year’s Golden Globes®!

Collegiate products from Dooney & Bourke

New bags for ladies (as well as backpacks) from Victorinox

An assortment of watches at the Wenger® booth

A sweet take on the Batmobile! (Disclaimer: this probably won’t be available in Hinda’s assortment.)

CES was also in Vegas on January 6-9. Be sure to check out our previous post from CES, as well!

Wall-mountable fireplaces from Bell’O®

Fitbit®’s array of fitness tracking devices and…

… Tory Burch for Fitbit 

Intel® RealSense™ Technology puts you in control – without the need for controllers!

Lenses galore at Nikon

The Parrot® Pot waters your plants so you don’t have to remember.

Trying out Samsung®’s Oculus virtual reality headset

Be sure to check out our Facebook page for even more photos from the show floor. As always, we won’t know which of these products we’ll be adding to our assortment for some time, so stay tuned to Hinda Blog for updates on these and other great new items in our continuously expanding awards collection!

Merchandise Monday: Winter Must-Haves

It's January, and unless you live in a few select places, it's cold. Warm up with new items from Hinda, designed to keep you roasty-toasty inside or at least somewhat comfortable outside.

Celestron® ELEMENTS™ Firecel™ (Charger, Emergency Light, Hand Warmer)

FireCel ™ is a multi-purpose tool for the outdoor enthusiast. This rugged device features a dual temperature hand warmer, a multi-mode flashlight and a portable power supply for smartphones and personal electronics. Stay outdoors longer with this handy cold-weather must!

Conair® ThermaLuxe™ Towel Warmer

Pamper yourself and your family with warm towels, blankets and even clothes! Turn the ThermaLuxe towel warmer on to begin the heating process and prepare to wrap yourself in warmth. The compact design accommodates two large towels or garments and the automatic shut-off ensures safety.

Coleman® Calgary™ Cold Weather Sleeping Bag

Great for cold-weather camping, the unique scoop shape makes a comfortable headrest, keeping your head and pillow off the ground. The sleeping bag is durably constructed of a soft brushed-polyester cover and liner with 4-pounds of ColeTherm® insulation to keep you comfortable down to 20-degrees F.

De’Longhi Fan Heater

The DeLonghi Fan Heater is perfect for any room in the house. Its upright design with wide base keeps the unit stable while the convenient handles let you easily transport from room to room. An adjustable thermostat lets you fine-tune temperature as warm as you want and helps you conserve energy, too.

Enor Deluxe Snow Disc

The Deluxe Snow Disc is made of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), which is phthalate- and PVC-free and will last for many years. It measures 26” and has comfortable hand grips. Recommended for ages 3+ and conforms to toy safety standards mandated by the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act.

Nike® Storm-FIT Rain Suit Black

Storm-FIT fabric with bonded seams repels wind and rain to help you stay dry and comfortable. Mesh lining in the pants plus mesh vents at the chest and back of the jacket add breathability. Pants features an elastic waist with interior draw cord for an adjustable fit and zip pockets provide secure storage.

Merchandise Monday: A New You for the New Year!

It's the last Merchandise Monday of 2014 and we'd like to leave you with a few items to assist with your New Year's resolutions! This is actually a repost from earlier this year, but it included some great items and, as always, we've got plenty more to add come January 1!

Whether your goal is to lose weight, get in shape, eat healthier, save money or spend more time with your family, Hinda's ever-growing assortment of merchandise has everything you need to turn your resolutions into lifelong habits.

So enjoy the last few days of 2014 and we'll see you in the New Year!

Merchandise Monday: Keep the Cold Out!

The official start of winter is merely a week away and there’s no better time to start working on those winter projects and hobbies that will help warm you up and keep the cold where it belongs – outside! Hinda’s got everything you need to do just that. Whether you prefer to snuggle on the couch or spring into activity our assortment of items to keep out the cold is sure to please everyone in your household this winter!

Anchor Bay Entertainment Bob Harper: Beginner's Weight Loss DVD

Warm up with a great workout - drop pounds and renovate your body to its best form. Push yourself and punch-up your heart rate to annihilate calories, attack fat and reconstruct your body completely with this beginner’s DVD.

GLD Products® Mainstreet Classics Micro Bag Toss Game

Don’t let the cold keep you from playing your favorite outdoor party game – with the Micro Bag Toss you can play inside or out! It features two portable boards with carrying handles and eight micro bags. Stir up some friendly competition year round!

KidKraft® Play Teepee

It might be too cold for camping, but your kids will have fun pretending with this teepee. These toys stand at over 3.5’ H and were built to last. Mesh window allows parents to look in and kids to look out. Quick assembly – just a few easy steps and you’re ready!

The North Face® Thermoball™ Full Zip Jacket

Designed to imitate down, Thermoball™ is constructed with low-weight, high-loft clusters that retain heat even when wet. Just as compressible as down, Thermoball insulation provides phenomenal warmth in cold and wet conditions.

Waring Pro® Belgian Waffle Maker

Nothing warms the soul and starts your day off right like a hot, hearty breakfast. Professional quality lets you create extra-deep, 1” restaurant-style waffles that are crispy on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside. Delicious!

Yankee Candle®Perfect Pillar Candle – Sparkling Cinnamon

There’s something about the smell of cinnamon and other spices that warms you right up! This slim, contemporary style fits easily with pillar holders and candle accessories. It is made with a smooth wax blend, has a wider flame for quicker fragrance release and burns up to 95 hours. 

Merchandise Monday: Great Gifts from Big Brands

We know, we know, you’ve been done with your holiday shopping for weeks now (wink, wink!), but for those of you who are still searching for the perfect gift, Hinda’s got some great new items from big-name brands that would look perfect with a giant bow on them! Of course, we love all our brands, and this is just a small selection of some of the newest items from the names you’ve grown to trust and love. And whether you’re done shopping or not, don’t forget to treat yourself to something new from our assortment! After all, what are the holidays for if not splurging and celebrating!  

Black & Decker® 3-Cup Ergo Chopper

Perfect for fruits, veggies, salsas and more, this chopper features high and low pulse settings for precise results. The ergonomic grip is comfortable for any sized hand and is a great shape to get a solid grip. A storage bowl and lid are included– chop and store in the same bowl!

Hamilton Beach® 6-Quart Programmable Cool-Surround Slow Cooker

Sear or brown meat on your stovetop, then finish meal in your slow cooker – the stovetop-safe non-stick pan nestles inside base. Other features include a cool-surround base that keeps the sides cool, cool-touch base handles, simple programmability, a digital timer and time adjustment buttons.

Omaha Steaks® Four Top Sirloins

Carved from the center of the sirloin, top sirloins from Omaha Steaks® are naturally lean and bursting with bold, beefy flavor. And because of the way master steak cutters craft these steaks, they're more tender than ever before. Great for grilling – each 5-ounce top sirloin is approximately .75" thick.

Rand McNally Kids’ Road Atlas

The Rand McNally Kids' Road Atlas is a great first atlas to introduce young ones to the ways of the road. Each state features a simplified road map, state facts and a fun state-related activity. Softcover, 72 pages and measures 8.2" W x 10.4" H. Keep it in the car for fun learning during every ride!

Schwinn® Bike U-Lock

Whether you’re a commuter cyclist or a Sunday cruiser, don’t leave home without this biker must-have! This U-shape bike lock keeps your bike safe and secure. It includes a carry bracket and two keys. Keep your bike locked up safe and sound when not in motion!

Swarovski® Nude All-Around Necklace

Pearls are essential in every woman’s jewelry box. This rhodium-plated necklace seduces with its flawless, silky smooth white crystal pearls. Three of the pearls are delicately wrapped in clear crystal pavé. This stunning piece is ideal for bridal wear or any other elegant occasion.

Vera Bradley® Tablet Sleeve

In Plum Crazy pattern, this Vera Bradley tablet sleeve fits most popular brands, including iPad® and Kindle Fire and features a convenient L-shaped opening for easy accessibility, padding with lightweight, protective foam for safe portability and an inside pocket to hold a name or business card. 

Yankee Candle® Classic Jar Large Candle - Balsam & Cedar

This wonderfully nostalgic blend of balsam, aromatic cedar wood and juniper berry delivers that fresh forest scent and a world of delightful holiday memories. Measuring 4" in diameter, this candle burns for 110-150 hours. Use in larger rooms such as kitchen, living room or family room.

Merchandise Monday: Cyber Monday Gadget Gifts!

With the biggest shopping day of the year behind us, it's time for the biggest online shopping day of the year - Cyber Monday! To honor the "cyber" part of Cyber Monday, we're focusing on a selection of great new electronic gadgets that have recently been added to Hinda's assortment. From tablets to music to GPS and photography, Hinda's got the gamut of tech your whole family wants!

Amazon Fire HD 8-inch 8GB Tablet

This powerful, full-featured HD tablet features a beautiful 8" HD display with over a million pixels, fast quad-core processor up to 1.5 GHz, rear-facing 5 MP camera and front-facing HD camera and Amazon Underground, a one-of-a-kind app store experience for apps, games and even in-app items that are actually free. Who wouldn’t want to unwrap this?

Amazon Kindle eReader

As a dedicated e-reader, Kindle lets you indulge your love of reading without interruptions like email alerts and push notifications. A glare-free, touchscreen interface makes it easier to use features like Goodreads, Dictionary, highlighting and more on a screen that looks like real paper.

Bosch® Power Box™ 360 Jobsite AM/FM Stereo with Digital Media Bay

Power through your busy workday with 360-degree stereo sound featuring digital signal processing, an integrated subwoofer and digital media bay. Other features include USB port, rugged aluminum roll cage and charger/battery bay that charges Bosch® 14.4V-18V li-ion battery packs.

Brookstone® 3-in-1 USB Stylus

Sometimes you need a pen. Other times, a stylus or a flash drive. Why carry all three? This 3-in-1 tablet stylus lets you jot notes, navigate touch screens or store pictures and documents effortlessly. You’ll always have the right tool for any job without carrying extra gear. Makes a great stocking stuffer!

Garmin® Nuvi® 55LM GPS Bundle

For driving directions on the road, put away the smartphone and power on your nüvi®. nüvi is an easy-to-use, dedicated GPS navigator that does not rely on cellular signals and is unaffected by cellular dead zones. nüvi provides easy-to-follow, spoken turn-by-turn directions with street names and features a bright, 5” dual-orientation display for use horizontally or vertically. 

GoPro® Head Strap + QuickClip Mount for GoPro® Camera

Fully adjustable to fit all sizes, the head strap can be worn over a helmet or directly on your head to capture footage from a headlamp-like perspective. The QuickClip enables ultra compact, low-profile mounting – attach your GoPro® to a backwards baseball cap for use during non-impact activities.

iHome® On-Ear Foldable Headphones with Pouch

Enjoy great sound and style anywhere thanks to these headphones. They fold up and fit into the included travel pouch for added portability. Features include detailed, dynamic sound with enhanced bass response, padded ear cushions and a padded and adjustable headband for custom fit.

Sony® PS4™/PS3™ Gold Wireless Stereo Headset

Elevate your gaming experience with customizable game modes created by developers exclusively for PlayStation®. Experience everything from big booms to whisper-quiet warnings in stunning 7.1 virtual surround sound and chat with friends through the hidden noise cancelling microphone.

Vivitar® Digital Video Camcorder Kit

The Digital Video Camcorder Kit features 4x digital zoom, 2” LCD screen and 720p HD recording. The kit includes a padded case, 4GB SD card, SD card reader, tripod, rechargeable lithium battery with charger and Vivitar® Experience software package. Accepts SD and SDHC memory card formats.

Wagan® iOnBoost™ V6

The iOnBoost™ V6 jump starter utilizes lithium-polymer battery technology, offers up to 200 cranking amps (400 peak amps) and can start a 3.5-liter V6 engine, yet is small enough to fit in a purse or glove compartment. No roadside assistance needed! It can also charge your mobile devices on the go.

Merchandise Monday: For the Pet Lover

He’s waiting for you when you come home from work. She curls up on your pillow while you’re sleeping. They’re your constant companions while watching TV, jogging, running errands around town or working in your backyard. They’re your pets, and Hinda appreciates the important role they play in your lives – so much so that we’ve added quite a number of fur-and-fuzz-ball-related merch to our assortment recently.

Whether you’re a parent to a rambunctious puppy or a cool-as-a-cucumber cat, we’ve got something to make you – and your furry friend – purr and wag your tail…so to speak!

Dog Speak Kitty Cat Purrr-fection Pet Photo Frame

This wooden frame is made in the USA and makes a great gift for pet lovers to express their love for their pet. Great for displaying your pet at the office or in any room of your home. Frame measures 7” x 9” and holds a 4” x 6” picture.

Dog Speak Wag Wag Wag Picture Frame

The wooden Wag Wag Wag picture frame is a perfect way to showcase that special photo of you and your loyal best friend! It also makes a great gift for pet lovers to express their love for their pet. This 7” x 9” frame holds a 4” x6” picture. Made in the USA.

FroliCat™ BOLT™ Interactive Laser Pet Toy

 Keep your feline friend entertained with the laser toy that features two modes and an auto shut-off timer. Automatic Mode moves the laser in random patterns. Manual Mode lets you point the laser in unique laser patterns. An adjustable mirror aims the laser across different surfaces.

Gamewear® Classic NFL Football Pet Bowl

Now your best friend can snack during the big game with this officially licensed GameWear® football dog bowl. Each stylish bowl is adorned with your favorite NFL team's logo and holds 5-cups of food. The bowl is made from melamine and has a rubber base to prevent sliding and spilling.

Gamewear® Reflective Football Dog Leash

Protect your four-legged buddy and show off your favorite NFL or college team with this leash.  Each officially licensed leash is made from reflective material, adorned with your favorite team’s logo and designed with comfort in mind.

Soggy Doggy™ Bone Doormat

This large doormat soaks up water and dirt like a sponge. It’s exceptionally durable yet velvety-soft with a no-slip backing. It’s made of microfiber chenille – 80 percent polyester and 20 percent polymide – with chenille noodles that are 1” H and compress under a door. Measures 26” W x 36” H.

Soggy Doggy™ Super Shammy

This super-absorbent, microfiber chenille dog towel is quick drying and odor-free. It features convenient hand pockets and is made of 80 percent polyester and 20 percent polymide. It measures 31” L x 14” W - one size dries all. Machine wash separately, no chlorine bleach, dryer-safe on low.