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!

Your Monthly Check-Up: Spice up Your Summer!

Things really start heating up this time of year – the sun, the air, your grill – and Memorial Day this past weekend signals the official kickoff of summer. The calendar might say summer starts June 21, but why wait? Those hotdogs and hamburgers aren’t going to eat themselves!

Speaking of heat, did you know that adding certain spices to your favorite foods can provide important health benefits, like preventing strokes, battling diabetes and staving off cancer? Throwing in a sprinkle or a pinch of turmeric, cinnamon, coriander, cayenne pepper, ginger or cumin can do wonders for your health without much effort – great news for when it’s too hot to put much effort into anything!

We mentioned earlier this month that May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and studies show that turmeric can be as effective as Prozac for treating depression. It’s also a powerful anti-inflammatory, along with ginger, and a cancer fighter, like cinnamon.

Along with cinnamon, coriander and cumin can both help lower cholesterol – coriander also helps battle type 2 diabetes and contains an anti-bacterial compound while cumin contains antimicrobial properties and boosts the immune system with its vitamin C content.

Cumin and cinnamon both also regulate blood sugar and cinnamon amps up brain power and prevents strokes while cumin encourages a good night’s sleep. Cayenne pepper improves circulation and revs metabolism, which can assist in weight loss. Besides being an anti-inflammatory, ginger eases nausea and helps treat arthritis, headaches and some heart conditions.

You get the idea – not only do these spices add flavor and depth to your favorite dishes, they offer an arsenal of health benefits. So spice up your food, fire up the grill and get ready to enjoy the warm summer months while they last!

Merchandise Monday: Host an Unforgettable Sunday Brunch

Now that the weather is finally warming up, there's nothing better than a relaxing, leisurely Sunday brunch to kick off the new week. Whether you're playing host or hostess or bringing your favorite dish elsewhere, Hinda has everything you need to make your next Sunday brunch unforgettable. You might even need a post-Sunday brunch nap (which is just fine by us)!

 All-Clad® 2-Slice Toaster

No brunch is complete without toast, bagels or English muffins! This elegant stainless steel and die-cast toaster features six browning levels from light to dark plus defrost and bagel settings. The high-lift lever accommodates smaller pieces of bread and a cancel function that stops toasting mid-cycle. 

Cuisinart® Egg Central 10-Egg Cooker

The Egg Central has a new 2-tiered cooking system that allows 10 eggs to be cooked at once. Eggs can be cooked to a hard, medium or soft consistency. The egg cooker also comes with removable trays that can be used to poach eggs and make omelets – perfect for satisfying all tastes! 

De’Longhi Combination Espresso & Drip Coffee with Programmable Timer

This 3-in-1 machine makes drip coffee, espresso, cappuccino and latte all in one machine – and saves you counter space! Easily prepare latte and cappuccino with the swivel jet frother. Wake up to the aroma of fresh-brewed coffee with the programmable timer. Enjoy your coffee your way! 

Emeril™ Rotary Waffle and Panini Maker with Interchangeable Plates

Rock some hot waffles and panini with this versatile appliance. Its rotating plates help to evenly distribute batter to put some wow in your waffles. They also accommodate two waffles or panini at a time so you can prepare more food more quickly and satisfy your hungry guests – or yourself! 

Hamilton Beach® The Breakfast Master™ Skillet and Waffle Maker

Breakfast just got easier, simpler and more delicious with the compact, all-in-one Breakfast Master Skillet and Waffle Maker. With two sets of interchangeable, non-stick grids, this skillet and waffle maker lets you enjoy waffles, delicious sandwiches, eggs and bacon or a savory omelet any time you crave. 

Hurom® Premium Slow Juicer and Smoothie Maker

Easily make delicious juices, nutritious smoothies made with frozen fruit, mixed drinks and purees! Control how much pulp is in your juice with the Pulp Control Lever, mix ingredients inside the juicer bowl and clean up easily with the Juice Cap. Fine and Coarse strainers let you juice anything – even nuts! 

Royal Doulton® Gordon Ramsay Maze Teal 16-Piece Dinnerware Set

This tableware is contemporary and stylish, yet durable enough for everyday use. The 16-piece set includes four dinner plates, four salad plates, four all-purpose bowls and four mugs. All pieces are rendered in a beautiful subtle teal glaze and decorated with embossed concentric circles. 

Wine Enthusiast® Indoor/Outdoor Chardonnay Wine Glasses, Set of 4

Perfect for pool, patio, inside and outside, these everywhere glasses have such clarity you might mistake them for crystal. But they’re actually made from food-safe, shatter-resistant Eastman Tritan™ copolyester that won’t crack or break, making them ideal for entertaining anywhere without worry!