Merchandise Monday: Hinda Incentives’ Summer Vacation

It’s everyone’s favorite time of year! The weather’s heating up, the kids are out of school and, if you’re lucky, things at the office are slowing down just a touch. Everyone needs a break, and summer is always the perfect time to take that much-needed vacation.

Here at Hinda, we know the feeling, and that’s why we’ve added a bunch of great new vacation items to our assortment just in time for your big camping trip, family reunion or friends’ getaway. All of these items are durable, too, because we know you like to play as hard as you work.

cinda b Vacationer II

This super-sized duffel is your new best friend. Generous enough to hold everything you'll need for a week away, it's big and sturdy but amazingly lightweight. Custom designed by Cinda Boomershine, all cinda b styles are stylish and fun as they are versatile and functional. Proudly made in the USA with durable, water-resistant and machine-washable poly/nylon fabrics.

 Coleman® Bravo™ Xtreme 1080p Full HD Waterproof Sports Cam

Built to cover all the action and extreme sports, it records amazing quality Full HD videos at 30fps. The 175-degree wide-angle lens captures the scene with flawless perspective and clarity. The camera is bundled together with an underwater housing waterproof to a depth of 100’, various mounts for use on just about any surface, remote control and Li-ion battery. Capture all the action of your summer!

 Eton rukus Portable Wireless Sound System with Solar Panel

This portable wireless sound system features a high quality efficiency solar panel so you can play your music all day long. Easily connect to any Bluetooth® enabled device and take the rukus Solar with you camping, to the park, to a barbeque or even just to your own backyard. The lightweight rukus also has a USB output to charge most smartphones and mobile devices. Don’t leave home without it!

 Grace Digital ECOXGEAR® Bluetooth® Wireless Waterproof Floating Speaker System

The ECOXGEAR® is a one-of-a-kind portable audio system that combines Bluetooth®, lithium battery and waterproof technologies. The result is a shock-resistant, floating, full-range rechargeable wireless speaker system.  Do everything from stream and play your music from your Bluetooth-enabled smartphone or audio device to answer your incoming calls over the built-in speaker phone. 

Under Armour® Victory Large Duffel

Pack everything you need for your vacation, weekend trip, the gym or the big game! The Victory Large Duffle features a large main-zip compartment with additional storage on side pocket, mesh ventilation for breathability and adjustable, padded shoulder strap for easy-grab access. This classic duffel comes in Black/Gray and displaying the Under Armour logo.

Victorinox® Spectra Extra-Capacity Carry-On

The Spectra is engineered to be lightweight without sacrificing durability. Constructed of 100 percent pure bayer polycarbonate, it combines a dual trolley handle system and an 8-wheel construction for superior maneuverability. A travel sentry-approved luggage lock secures your belongings, and the Swiss tracker bag tracking program helps reunite you with your bags should they be lost.

We’d love to hear about your big summer plans! Where is the wind taking you this year? What kind of gear are you bringing? Brag about your travels in the “Comments” section below!

Your Monthly Check-Up: June is National Safety Month

Safety and wellness go hand-in-hand, especially when it comes to the workplace. This year, the National Safety Council (NSC) is celebrating 100 years of safety.

Each June, the NSC encourages organizations to get involved with National Safety Month, an annual observance to educate and influence behaviors surrounding the leading causes of preventable injuries.

This year’s theme is “Safety Starts with Me.” According to the NSC website, “Successful organizations engage everyone in safety and create a culture where people feel a personal responsibility not only for their own safety, but for that of their coworkers, family and friends. While leadership from the top is important, creating a culture where there is a sense of ownership of safety by all makes everyone in the organization a safety leader.”

Each week in June introduces a new sub-theme under this banner of “Safety Starts with Me”:

Week 1: Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls
Week 2: Employee Wellness
Week 3: Emergency Preparedness
Week 4: Ergonomics

Since the weather is heating up and more people are spending time outdoors, the NSC wants everyone to be extra caution when it comes to summer safety and driving safety, as well. Personal Best suggests taking a course in basic lifesaving procedures and stay aware of weather and water conditions if you spend a lot of time at the ocean during the summer – or anytime.

According to Healthfinder.gov, “Injuries are a leading cause of disability for people of all ages, and the leading cause of death for Americans ages one to 44. When people practice safe behaviors, they can help prevent injuries – and even death.”

We all know that accidents happen, but playing it safe and employing best practices both on the job and at home are steps in the right direction of injury prevention.

Personal Best’s 2013 wellness calendar sums it up best: “When we are without injury, we are, in one sense, well. When we are calm, we tend to make choices that keep us safe. Avoid shortcuts and take time to do the job right, use the right tools and take precautions. Slow down if you’re moving too fast.”

What else can we do to make sure we’re keeping ourselves and each other safe at work and at home?

Merchandise Monday: Celebrating Dads and Grads!

Nothing says “Father’s Day” like power tools and getting dirty in the backyard – and nothing says “happy graduation” like a new gadget to help in the adjustment to college life or transition to the working world. Treat the deserving dad or grad in your life this season to a new “big kid toy” fresh from Hinda’s assortment!

Coby® Bluetooth® Stereo Headphones

Stylish comfort meets Bluetooth® technology without the hassle of wires. This full-size headphone easily syncs with any Bluetooth enabled device, such as smartphones and portable devices, while delivering premium performance. Dynamic 40mm drivers transmit unparalleled audio, and convenient access to buttons let you play, pause, fast forward and control volume.  A built-in noise-canceling mic means you can always stay connected anywhere.

HP 15.6-Inch Pavilion Notebook Computer

Perfect for everyday computing, the Pavilion Notebook with Windows® 8 lets you pay online bills with ease on the numeric keyboard, view photos in stunning detail on the 15.6” diagonal HD display and connect all the devices you need with a full array of ports. Features include 3rd generation Intel® Core™ i3 processor, HD BrightView LED-backlit display (1366x768) and five hours of battery life on a single charge. Enjoy your favorite content and stay connected with social media, too!

HP Slate 7-Inch 8GB Tablet

Carry your world in the palm of your hand. Access and manage your photos, documents, music, games and apps on the go with a fully-featured, 7” diagonal tablet that brings everything down to size. Create and share memories at every turn with the 3MP rear camera or video chat on the go with the front VGA webcam. Other features include the Android™ 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system, Beats Audio™ and up to five hours of video playback – and much more!

Poulan Pro® 16-Inch 38cc Chainsaw

Whether you’re pruning branches or cleaning up after a storm, this unit can handle all jobs. The Poulan® chainsaw is a balanced machine that can cut trees up to 34” in diameter. Standard features include 38cc’s of power, a 16” bar and chain, chain brake, automatic oiler and carrying case. Get out there and show Mother Nature what you’re made of. Your backyard (and nosy neighbors) will thank you!

Poulan Pro® 17-inch Gas-Powered Curved-Shaft String Trimmer

The Poulan Pro® curved-shaft trimmer is well-suited for more demanding residential lawn maintenance and is powered by a reliable SureFire 25cc 2-cycle gas engine. With a spring assisted start system and 17” maximum cutting width, this model is easy to use, efficient and cost effective. Split boom shaft with Pro-Link attachment system transforms your trimmer into a multi-functional yard machine. Additional attachments are available and sold separately. Show your backyard who’s boss!

Vivitar® 5.1MP Flip-Style HD Camcorder

The 5.1MP Flip-Style HD Camcorder is a convenient and easy-to-use camcorder you can take anywhere! The 2.2” touch screen features a 5.1 MP resolution (2595 x 1944) so you can preview all the gorgeous images you’re capturing. Check out your videos close up with 4x digital zoom and don’t forget to save your masterpieces with the camcorder’s SD card support feature (SD card not included). Watch out, world, a new filmmaker is on the rise!

Vivitar® 10.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Zoom

The 10.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Zoom is a portable and easy-to-use camera you can slip in your pocket or purse. The 2.7” preview screen features a 10.1 MP resolution (3648 x 2736) to insure that your pictures will be sharp with brilliant colors, plus 4x digital zoom gets you close to the action. The expansion SD memory card slot gives you the flexibility to expand the memory capacity up to 32 GB (card not included). Hone your photography skills while capturing memories that will last a lifetime!

Don’t forget – Father’s Day is June 16! Why not surprise that special dad or grad with one of these great new products – or check out our assortment for plenty of other great gifts they’re sure to love! You’ll make their big day even more special, and they’ll think of you every time they use their gadget or gift! It’s a win-win!

Merchandise Monday: Summer’s just around the Corner!

And you know what that means – bathing suit season! Is your bod beach-ready, or will you be swimming in a t-shirt or cover-up for the foreseeable future?

Fear not. Hinda is here to help you slim down and feel great with a whole bunch of new workout and fitness gear. What are you waiting for? There’s no time like the present to kick off some healthy habits in time for summer!

AFG Elliptical

Engineered for the best combination of body position and movement for the best feel possible, the 4.1AE Elliptical features a Sixstar Certified™ platform, heavy-duty 30-pound flywheel that delivers the smoothest elliptical experience and unparalleled performance, unique MaxTone™ arch pedals that tone leg muscles and glutes with ease and upgraded multi-position handlebars with speed and incline buttons that multiply workout options.

Conair® Weight Watchers® Body Analysis Scale

The Weight Watchers Body Analysis Scale measures body fat, body water and bone mass. It features a convenient carrying handle, 10-user memory and 1.3” digital LCD display. This 330-pound capacity scale displays weight in 0.2-pound increments and will give accurate body weight readings for all users in weight-only mode. Warning: Do not use this product if you have a pacemaker or other internal medical device.

Empower® Boxing Boot Camp

Fight to be fit with this first-of-its-kind, authentic boxing-inspired workout. Empower and Striking Beauties joined forces to deliver a knockout fitness system unlike any other. The 12 Rounds Workout combined with the Empower Boxing Boot Camp will have you jumping rope and using the medicine ball in ways you’ve never dreamed of. Get ring-ready and work your entire body with this empowered fitness solution!

Empower® Portable Pilates Studio

Now you have no more excuses – the Portable Pilates Studio lets you perform reformer-style Pilates movements without heavy equipment in your home. Lightweight and portable, the bar disassembles for easy storage. The package includes a follow-along workout DVD with bonus upper body strength workout. Get fit in the comfort of your own home!

Fitbit® Aria™ Wi-Fi Smart Scale

Get where you want to be. Aria tracks your weight, body fat percentage and BMI, painting a picture of your long-term progress. It wirelessly syncs your stats with online graphs and mobile tools that help you stay motivated and on track. Just download the Fitbit® software, then link your scale to your home wireless network and you’re good to go. You can even log meals or even create a food plan. When you're in control, stepping on the scale feels good.

Fitbit® One™ Wireless Activity and Sleep Tracker

If you want to turn fitness into a lifestyle, the One is for you. For starters, it never rests. During the day, it tracks your steps, distance, calories burned and stairs climbed. Come nightfall, it measures your sleep cycle, helps you learn how to sleep better, and wakes you in the morning. The One motivates you to reach your goals by bringing greater fitness into your life – seamlessly, socially, 24 hours a day.

Fitbit® Zip™ Wireless Activity Tracker

Get a kick out of fitness with this little device. It tracks your steps, distance and calories burned and syncs all those stats to your computer and select smartphones. In doing so, it celebrates how much more you do each day. Zip encourages you to set goals, challenge friends and go farther, one step at a time. That’s how you turn everyday life into a social, achievable, awesome path to fitness.

Horizon Fitness Treadmill

Maximize your results with the T303 Treadmill from Horizon Fitness. The large 20” x 60” running area allows you to train longer and harder, and the robust frame and ComfortSELECT™ adjustable cushioning system aids your workout. The Goal Center and challenging programs help you make the most of your workouts and the contact heart rate grips and cooling fan enhance your overall experience. Get fit in the comfort of your own home on your time and in your way!

Are you feeling the burn yet? You will be soon. Check out even more fitness equipment and healthy living tools in our assortment!

Hindastry News - May 2013

Welcome to the latest issue of "Hindastry News" - Hinda's corporate newsletter.

"Hindastry News" brings you the latest on the happenings at Hinda.

This issue includes:

• Meet Greg Whitacre, our new Senior VP of Sales & Marketing
• Dave Peer talks about the importance of executive support of employee engagement
• Learn about the Incentive Federation's "Right to Recognize" Initiative
• Trends we saw at Toy Fair and the Home & Housewares Show

If you know someone who would benefit from receiving communications like this from Hinda, have them e-mail Alisa Schafer (aschafer@hinda.com) and ask to be added to the distribution list.

Also be sure to check out and subscribe to the Hinda Blog. 

Click here for the current issue of Hindastry News.

Merchandise Monday: Don’t Forget Mom!

She laughs with you during the good times, cries with you during the bad and is there for you for everything in between. Doesn’t Mom deserve something special this Mother’s Day?

We’ve added some unique and timeless pieces of jewelry to our assortment just in time for the Big Day (which is May 12, but we don’t need to remind you, right?).

Sterling Silver Heart Necklace

Featuring a classically styled heart-shaped pendant strung on a black cord necklace, this piece is perfect for everyday wear and says “I Love You” in a special way!

Green Amethyst Necklace

A 12x10mm checkerboard-cut genuine green amethyst sits in a sterling silver pendant and hangs from an 18" link chain. A unique alternative to the traditionally purple February birthstone!

Smoky Quartz Necklace

The Smoky Quartz Necklace features a 10k yellow gold pendant and Venetian box chain with a genuine 6mm checkerboard stone. Where there’s smoke, there’s fire!

Diamond "X" Earrings

X marks the spot! These diamond earrings feature 14k white gold and a total carat weight of .11. Dress up your daywear or sparkle after hours!

Diamond Key Pendant Necklace

Show that special someone that she holds the key to your heart. The diamond-encrusted key pendant features a total carat weighs of .52 and hangs from a 14k white gold Singapore chain.

Journey Necklace and Earring Set

Everyone knows it’s the journey that counts. This sparkling set features 14k white gold and a total carat weight of 1.75. Show her just how much you’re enjoying the journey!

This is just a sampling of some of the new jewelry available in Hinda’s assortment. For more jewelry and other great gifts for Mom, check us out before May 12 or you’ll be in big trouble, mister! Don’t say we didn’t warn you!

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there from all of us at Hinda!

Your Monthly Check-Up: April Means World Health Day

Although World Health Day is technically April 7, there’s no reason not to keep the good health vibes going all month long – and by extension, all year! The World Health Organization held the first World Health Assembly in 1948 and sanctioned April 7 as World Health Day effective in 1950. World Health Day honors WHO's founding and provides an opportunity by the organization to draw worldwide attention to a subject of major importance to global health, with international, regional and local events related to a particular theme.

The theme of World Health Day 2013 focuses on controlling hypertension, or high blood pressure, which WHO calls a “silent killer, global public health crisis.” Both preventable and treatable, hypertension contributes to many cases of heart disease, stroke and kidney failure worldwide, according to WHO, and WHO estimates one in three adults over 25 has elevated blood pressure, or about a billion people the world over.

According to WHO’s website, some specific objectives of the World Health Day 2013 campaign are to:

• raise awareness of the causes and consequences of high blood pressure
• provide information on how to prevent high blood pressure and related complications
• encourage adults to check their blood pressure and follow the advice of healthcare professionals
• encourage self care to prevent high blood pressure
• to make blood pressure measurement affordable to all
• to incite national and local authorities to create enabling environments for healthy behaviors

Following a healthy diet, getting enough exercise and rest and losing weight are all great ways to lower an elevated blood pressure or maintain a healthy one. Generally, lowering sodium intake and maintaining low levels of stress are particularly helpful when it comes to relieving hypertension.

Get more information on hypertension and other global health concerns here.