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!

Merchandise Monday: Think Pink

No longer a color fit for females only, pink has become the color of hope. Standing strong as a proud indicator of breast cancer awareness, the power of pink has hit everything from ribbons to handbags - all with a mission to help support breast cancer research. Even the NFL adopted the color during breast cancer awareness month in October, when players took to the field wearing pink armbands and pink shoes.

Sporting the feminine color for a worthy cause, several manufacturers recently began offering pink products to support breast cancer research. Here are a few of our favorite pink products available today.

Cuisinart® Smart Stick® Hand Blender

The versatile stick design lets users blend ingredients right in pots, pitchers, bowls or the clear plastic beaker that's included. The powerful 200-watt motor operates with an easy one-touch control, while the dishwasher-safe blending shaft and beaker make cleanup easy.

Cuisinart® Mini-Prep® Plus Three-Cup Food Processor

The perfect little helper for small food preparation, from chopping herbs or bread crumbs to finely grinding hard cheese. The special Auto Reversing Smart Blade™ makes it easier to process both soft and hard foods.

Kitchenaid® Cook for the Cure® Five-Speed Blender

The Artisan® Series blender features five speeds plus Pulse Mode and a Crush Ice feature to handle all of your blending tasks. A 0.9 horsepower motor and Intelli-Speed® Motor Control ensure a superb, consistent performance.

Cuisinart® Electric Cookie Press

This easy-to-use press turns out professional-looking cookies in minutes. There are 12 cookie discs to choose from, including special seasonal patterns. Eight designer pastry tips are also included for decorating cookies and desserts or filling pasta shells, deviled eggs or pastries.

Conair® The Power of Pink Ionic Hair Styler

Ionic technology helps promote shiny, healthy hair. The Power of Pink hair styler offers three heat/speed settings for precision styling and a removable filter for easy cleaning.

Eco Silicone Collapsible Lunch Box

This very clever lunch box is made from BPA-free, food grade silicone and biodegradable Eco Plastic. Compress it to 1/3 of its size so that it is easy to carry and store when you are done. As an added bonus, this set comes complete with its own innovative two-sided spork that snaps into the lid.

Eco Steel Cup

The eco cup can be reused for years and holds 16 ounces of your favorite hot liquid. Enjoy at home, work or on the go. It features double wall insulated stainless steel and a reusable silicone lid and sleeve.

Conair® Travel Smart® The Power of Pink Luggage Lock

With lightweight and sturdy housing, this heart-shaped lock is both resettable and TSA-recognized.

A portion of the proceeds from each of these products will be donated to breast cancer research. What are your favorite pink products? Do you know of merchandise that supports another cause? Let us know. We'd love to hear from you.