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: Put Your Best Face Forward

Summer is here and between the sun, sand, chlorine and other outdoor irritants, chances are your skin is taking a beating. And since most of us can’t get to a spa every day, we’ve got some great products in our assortment to help you maintain a healthy summer glow!

Clarisonic® Aria Sonic Skin Cleansing Brush

The sleek, modern and intuitive Aria sings with three speeds, a real-time battery life indicator, USB-enabled pLink charger and a drying stand that converts to a charging station when coupled with the charger. The kit also includes a wall adapter, sensitive brush head and 1-ounce refreshing gel cleanser.

Clarisonic® Mia Sonic Skin Cleansing System

Using sonic technology, Clarisonic®’s patented micro-massage motion works within skin’s natural elasticity to gently remove impurities, leaving skin softer, smoother and more beautiful. The 1-button, 1-speed Mia fits your active lifestyle for beautiful, glowing skin wherever life’s adventures take you.

Clarisonic® Mia 2® Skin Care System – Pink

Lightweight, compact and equipped with a travel case, Mia 2® gives you a gentle and effective cleanse at home or on the go. With two speeds – Delicate and Universal - you can customize your cleansing experience to address your specific skin concerns. Get glowing!

Don’t forget to clean your Clarisonic! What? You ask? But it’s a cleaning device! Why would I have to clean it? Your Clarisonic can spread bacteria if you don’t wash it regularly, defeating the purpose of cleaning your face so thoroughly in the first place! Plus, your brush heads will last longer if you treat them properly! But you don't have to take our word for it!

Conair® True Glow™ Heated Beauty Mitts

The True Glow™ Heated Beauty Mitts are thermal spa heated beauty mitts for softer, healthier-looking skin and provide even heat that stimulates and revitalizes hands. Heat opens pores to allow your moisturizer to condition the driest of skin.

Conair® True Glow™ Hot/Cold Therapy Facial Sauna

The Facial Sauna features an exclusive 2-step system. Warm steam opens pores and cleanses while a cool mist closes pores and hydrates. True Glow defends against dryness, signs of aging and environmental damage. A timer with five settings lets you can choose the length of your facial.

Conair® True Glow™ Sonic Cleansing Brush

The Sonic Cleansing Brush offers a skincare solution with professional results and is gentle enough to use every day. The brush head operates at 300 oscillations per second, shaking dirt and makeup from pores without irritation. Three speeds keep your skin clear and prevent clogged pores and blackheads.

Tanda Luxe™ Skin Rejuvenation Photofacial Device

Luxe™ reduces fine lines and wrinkles, fights dullness, hydrates, firms and plumps and improves texture for overall more youthful, radiant skin. Fight seven signs of aging with one device!

Tanda Zap™

The Tanda Zap™ combines the same powerful blue light technology used by dermatologists with sonic vibration and gentle warming to reduce mild to moderate acne within 24 hours. Simply cleanse your skin, press the orange power button and lightly place Zap over blemish until vibration stops.

Merchandise Midweek: Congrats to the Graduate!

It’s graduation season and that means parties, parties and more parties! Why not shower your graduates with the perfect gift to send them off to college or into the world of adulthood in style and sophistication? Hinda has a great assortment of gifts that are the right combination of useful and fun no matter where your deserving grad is headed next!

Bose® SoundTrue® On-Ear Headphones

Bose® SoundTrue™ on-ear headphones are designed to fit your style. They stay comfortable no matter how long your playlist is but are built to survive your busy life. Best of all, they’re engineered to make all your music sound better. Listen for yourself!

Conair® Number-Cut® 20-Piece Haircut Kit

Remember everyone's favorite hair length when you use numbered combs that make it easy each time you cut! This 20-piece electric kit comes with 10 comb attachments including left and right ear, a barber cape, comb, scissors, two styling clips, oil, cleaning brush, blade guard and deluxe hard storage case. 

Kitchenaid® Classic 5-Speed Blender

A robust motor, stainless steel blades, electronic controls and unique 1-piece, BPA-free diamond pitcher combine to create a powerful vortex that is fast and thorough for exceptional blending results. Stir, chop, mix, puree and liquefy your favorites and enjoy five pulse settings as well as crush ice mode.

Picnictime® Stadium Seat

The padded seat is made of durable 600D polyester and provides maximum seat support, which is especially useful when cheering on your favorite team. A large zippered pocket keeps all of your essentials within reach. Convenient carry straps allow the seat to be carried as a folded tote.

Samsung® Galaxy Note® 10.1-inch 2014 Edition 16GB Bundle

The Galaxy Note® features the Android™ 4.3 Jelly Bean operating system, a 1.9 GHz quad core processor, 3 GB RAM and 16 GB onboard memory, front and rear cameras, Bluetooth® 4.0 and much more. It comes pre-loaded with a variety of apps and includes a case and software bundle.

Superex® Multi-Function Digital Tire Gauge Keychain

Boasting a contemporary executive ergo-design, the digital tire pressure gauge features on/off button and three measuring scales – PSI, kPa and BAR. Measures to a maximum of 150 PSI and includes Phillips and flat head screwdrivers and a full swivel clip keychain.

TCL 23-inch LED TV, 720p

Enjoy premium picture quality in a sophisticated slim frame design perfect for any space. HD 720p resolution provides brilliant color and contrast while Dolby® Digital processing provides broad and immersive surround sound. Connect to satellite, cable, DVD/Blu-ray™ or gaming console with HDMI®.

Merchandise Monday: Shades of Hope

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and each year we do our part to help raise awareness by adding new pink merchandise to our assortment. Besides adding a fun pop of color to your day, proceeds from the redemption of our pink items go toward a variety of awareness organizations, including Susan G Komen for the Cure® and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation®.

Conair® The Power of Pink Infiniti Pro AC Hair Dryer

Ceramic technology safely dries and promotes healthy hair while ionic technology reduces frizz and enhances shine. The true cold shot button locks in curls, waves and style. Other features include three heat and two speed settings, a removable filter and two concentrator attachments to achieve a variety of styles. Look your best while feeling great about supporting a good cause.

Cuisinart® Smart Stick® 2-Speed Hand Blender

This sleek, high-performance hand blender makes quick work of puréeing soup in a pot or blending a pitcher of frothy hot chocolate – it can whip up lemonade and fruit smoothies in seconds, too. One-touch control and an ergonomically designed grip offer comfortable, convenient control while blending. Why not whip up something delicious?

Leatherman® Pink Micra®

The Micra® has been Leatherman®’s most popular keychain tool for years, and now it’s being offered in pink! The Micra offers ten useful tools and personal care features, including spring-action scissors, nail file, nail cleaner, tweezers, knife, extra-small screwdriver, medium screwdriver, Phillips-head screwdriver, ruler and bottle opener. Don’t leave home without this handy, all-in-one tool!

Pandora® Pink Leather Bracelet with Pink Ribbon and Silver Bracelet with Pink Ribbon Ball Charm

The Pink Ribbon Charm is paired with the Pandora Clasp Pink Leather Bracelet and the Pink Ribbon Ball Charm is paired with the Pandora Clasp Silver Bracelet to make the perfect start to a new wearer’s Pandora collection (bracelets sold separately). Pandora will donate 5 percent of the retail sales for the pink ribbon beads to Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, with a minimum guaranteed donation of $1,000,000.

Tervis® 16-oz. Tumbler with Pink Ribbon Polka Dot Wrap and Lid and 24-oz. Pink Ribbon Water Bottle

Show your support for the cause wherever you go with these beverage holders from Tervis Tumbler (items sold separately). Tervis tumblers are strong enough not to melt, chip or crack and are great for both hot and cold drinks.  Unique double-wall insulation reduces condensation and keeps hot drinks hotter and cold drinks colder. Made in America and proudly supporting the cause. 

Wilson® Hope Pink Tennis Tote Bag

The exclusive Wilson® HOPE Tennis Tote features soft to the touch fabric, a main compartment for clothing and equipment with a middle zippered divider pocket for valuables, a side carry pocket to hold a racket and a front accessories pocket. Help support the cause and show breast cancer that backhand you’ve been working on! 

Merchandise Monday, Part II: The Color of Caring

This week’s Merchandise Monday column featured a bunch of new pink products just in time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month – so many new products, that we couldn’t fit them all into one post!

In the spirit of awareness, we created a double-edition of Merchandise Monday with even more pink products for you to enjoy.

Carolee Breast Cancer Awareness Charm Necklace

Show your support for courageous women everywhere and fight for the cure with this trendy charm necklace. From the Breast Cancer Awareness Collection, this is a sentiment of hope in the continuing fight against breast cancer. This fashionable 30-inch antique gold-tone chain pendant with a 6-inch drop adorned with the coolest collection of coins, charms and keys that will win the heart of anyone who wears it. This necklace comes in a special pink satin pouch.

Conair® The Power of Pink YOU Wave Ultra™

Creates gorgeous, beachy waves with Tourmaline Ceramic™ technology, which prevents hot spots, reduces frizz and helps eliminate static. The Wave Ultra features ultra-high 30-second instant heat and auto-off. Fabulous hair, fabulous cause – what more could you ask for?

Conair® The Power of Pink Xtreme Instant Heat™ Multisized Hot Rollers

Girls who love curls can get them in an instant with these hot rollers. The clips and rollers are both heated for extra hold and infused with ceramic technology for better heat transfer. New Xtreme provides the fastest heat-up – 75 seconds! The set of 20 ceramic multi-sized rollers includes eight jumbo rollers (1.25"), six large rollers (1"), six medium rollers (.75"), and 20 heated clips. Other features include stay-cool end rings, a ready dot, an on/off switch, a power indicator light and a 5’ line cord.

Igloo™ Pink Ribbon Playmate Pal™

A favorite around the world, this unique "tent-top" cooler is perfect for average-sized lunch appetites at work or school. A top push-button provides easy one-hand opening in a smaller size. The tent-shaped locking lid helps prevent spills. The cooler lid swings open to either side for easy access with a molded-in easy-carry cooler handle. This pink lunch cooler is stain- and odor-resistant with a white interior liner.

Cuisinart® 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker

This classically designed coffeemaker is accented with stainless steel for a look that is sure to enhance your countertop. The 12-cup carafe features an ergonomic handle, dripless spout and knuckle guard for comfortable, drip-free pouring. Fully automatic, features include 24-hour programmability, Brew Pause™, a gold-tone coffee filter, a charcoal water filter and a 1-4 cup setting for those times when you don’t need a full pot of coffee.

Cuisinart® SmartPower™ 7-Speed Electronic Blender

The powerful motor crushes ice instantly with no liquid added and it blends, purées, chops, mixes, and liquefies all with the push of a button! With enough power and speeds to do it all, the SmartPower features a 40-ounce glass jar with dripless pour spout, a 2-ounce removable measured pour lid, innovative Italian design and is BPA-free.

Merchandise Monday: The Color of Caring

As leaves are starting to change from green to shades of yellow, orange and red, October brings to mind another very important color – pink. Today kicks off Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and to honor this important cause, we’re announcing a whole bunch of great pink products that have just been added to Hinda’s assortment.

Redemptions for pink items ensure the search for a cure will continue, and you’ll certainly be proud knowing you played a part, as a portion of proceeds from each pink redemption goes directly to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation®, Susan G. Komen for the Cure® and other breast cancer awareness organizations.

Bialetti “Aeternum” PINK Sauté Pan Set

The "Aeternum" line of cookware combines a beautiful design with modern eco-friendly cooking technology for best results. This pink 2-piece sauté pan set includes a 9.5-inch sauté pan and an 11-inch sauté pan. The interior features a new "nano-ceramic" coating which is made of titanium and suspended silicate micro-particles (the main component of glass) – one of the purest and most ecological materials in nature. Aeternum cookware is suitable use on gas, electric, glass and ceramic stoves.

Conair® The Power of Pink Infiniti Pro 2” Spin Air Brush

The Spin Air Brush volumizes and shines as you dry, featuring true ionic conditioning with 100 times more ions for smooth results and maximum shine. Ceramic technology safely dries and promotes healthy, smoother hair with less frizz. Other features include two heat settings plus a cool setting for all hair types and a multidirectional brush that rotates in both directions to volumize and shine. Give your hair – and your whole life – a boost with this unique product for a good cause.

Conair® The Power of Pink Infiniti Professional Tourmaline Ceramic™ Straightener

Treat your hair to one-inch ceramic-coated plates that prevent damaging hot spots and naturally emit ions to eliminate static and reduce frizz. Ultra-high heat and extra-long floating plates create better contact with straighter and faster results.  Other features include LED indicator lights, auto shutoff, a protective heat shield for safe and easy storage and a professional swivel line cord. Watch out for frequent stares and double-takes.

Conair® The Power of Pink Ladies’ Personal Grooming System

This personal groomer features a shaver head with trimmer, a bikini trimming blade for precise trimming of delicate areas and eyebrow trimmer for cosmetic touchups.  Use wet or dry, this rechargeable tool features a charging indicator light. Look your best and feel good about supporting a great cause.

Igloo™ Pink Ribbon Vertical Lunch Tote

Keep your lunch cool while helping the fight against breast cancer. This is a great item to take for lunch or use at a sporting event. This tote is dishwasher and washing machine safe and features a leak-proof, puncture-resistant liner. Other features include thermal retention for hot or cold items, a padded grab-and-go top handle and removable shoulder strap.

KitchenAid® Tilt-Head Stand Mixer

With a premium metallic finish, this product will look like a jewel on your countertop, while the 325-watt motor ensures the performance you expect from KitchenAid. The package includes an elegant 5-quart glass bowl with handle, pouring spout and measurement markings, a flat beater, a dough hook and a wire whip. A power hub for additional attachments is provided, so you can create meals like a pro, no matter what your experience level.

Trudeau BCRF On-The-Go Kit

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) On-the-Go Kit shows your commitment to a cure. The 16-ounce BPA-free Cool Off hydration bottle features a secure rubber grip that is dry and condensation free. Water stays colder longer and ice cubes stay solid up to two hours. The 16-ounce Board Room travel mug features a perfect drink lid that lets you drink from anywhere on the rim. Liquids stay hotter longer – for up to two hours. The Triangular insulated lunch bag features a PVC- and lead-free liner and is easy to wipe clean.

Doesn’t reading all about these great pink products make you want to redeem for a good cause? Not only will you be showing your support for breast cancer research and awareness, but you’ll be gaining a great product that you can actually use! Besides, who doesn’t love pink? It’s certainly a nice change from all the black, white and stainless steel that many of these items normally come in!

To Redeem, or Not to Redeem…

Depending on how you look at it, 2012 is either one-third empty or two-thirds full. We don’t know where the time goes, either, but what we do know is that a lot has happened in the first quarter – specifically in the area of award redemption and fulfillment. Recently, Hinda had a meeting to discuss redemptions so far this year, and it’s interesting to see what people have been redeeming for since January.

As expected, many of these redemptions fall into the “Electronics” category. This shows no sign of slowing down. People love their gadgets, and with new versions and varieties coming out all the time, people like to stay up to date. Another popular redemption category is “Home,” with many people redeeming for items such as coffeemakers and cookware. As we’ve mentioned in previous posts, this is a trend we see in this particular economy, as people cut back on dining out and trips to trendy coffee bars.

Here we present the top ten redemptions according to dollar value. This is where most of the gadgety stuff comes in to play:

Apple® iPad® 2 Apple iPod® Touch Amazon Kindle Fire 7" Multi-Touch Wi-Fi Keurig® Special Edition B60 Single-Cup Home Brewing System HP® 15.6" Notebook Computer Coby® 19" Wide Screen LCD HDTV Nikon Coolpix® S6100 16MP Digital Camera with 7x Zoom Coby 32" HDTV LCD 1080p 120Hz Microsoft Xbox 360® 250GB Bundle Bose® QuietComfort® 15 Acoustic Noise Cancelling® Headphones

This list outlines Hinda’s top redeemers according to units fulfilled. Much of this list contains the home and housewares redemptions:

World Kitchen® 18-Piece Glass Storage Set with Lids Wagan® Battery Jumper With Air Compressor Royal Consumer 10-Sheet Crosscut Paper Shredder Titleist® Pro VI Golf Ball Dozen Apple iPod Touch® 8GB with FaceTime (Black) Lipper Bamboo Thin Cutting Boards Conair® Weight Watchers® Body Analysis Scale Dirt Devil®  Swift Stick Vacuum Coby Dual USB Car Charger for iPod® And Other USB Powered Devices Black and Decker® Six-Cup Rice Cooker and Steamer

It’s kind of cool to see what people have been saving up their points for, and it will be interesting to see how these lists change – or if they change – as we move into the rest of 2012. Keep your radar tuned to Hinda Blog for more updates in the future!