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Have A Live Plant On YOUR Keychain?

November 20th, 2009 - Posted by Brynn Jackson

Is there a live plant dangling from your keychain? If not, you’re missing out and so are your consumers. Fret not, friend. WeePlant Corp will turn your one-inch flora dreams into a one-inch flora reality.

Pinky trees are a new trend that’s easy to fall for. They are tiny (emphasis on tiny) live plants that you can take with you anywhere. They can fit in your pocket, wallet, purse, or on your keychain. They can even be attached to earrings hooks and worn around. Yes, pinky trees are a fascinating sight and your one-stop place to find them is WeePlant Corp.

WeePlant Corp puts the fun in “funny little live plant.” With their wholesale petite roses, you can fall in love with tiny flowers as well. Petite roses are real rosebuds that can live forever inside a tiny plastic tube thanks to a stabilization process that stops the rose at the bud stage from growing any further.

Petite roses (a.k.a. “pocket flowers”) are very cute little rose buds that come in a wide variety of colors. They can last forever, just like the lovely relationship between a man and the good-natured sweetheart he chose to grace with this unique gift.

The best thing about wholesale pocket flowers and petite roses from WeePlant Corp is that they have so many uses. They can be given as wedding favors. They can be personalized with a company logo. They can be customized with a name for a unique and personalized gift. They’re also the top-notch unique holiday gift as well.

With Christmas and Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s time to Read the rest of Have A Live Plant On YOUR Keychain?»

Blown Glass: What Your Home Accents Shouldn’t Be Missing

November 19th, 2009 - Posted by Brynn Jackson

“Wow.” That’s the first statement off of everyone’s lips when they see the unique, beautiful artisty of Doug Frates Glass. His blown glass home decor is above and beyond gorgeous. It’s exactly what your product line is missing.

The blown glass bowls, vases, and containers from Doug Frates Glass are outstanding. His creative artistry is evident in every piece. Whether a fan of blown glass or not, you’ll quickly become one after viewing these glass home accents. It’s as if Doug is able to capture your ideal version of beauty and masterfully weave these stunning blown glass pieces out of it.

If you’re a florist, prepare to instantly amaze your customers as they ask which creative containers you have. When you reveal a blown glass piece from Doug Frates Glass, hearts are won. The vibrant colors and various shapes make these wonderful containers for flower arrangements. Plus, they’re one-of-a-kind. You can’t get more unique than that.

If your focus is on wholesale home accents, prepare to wow yourself and your consumers. Doug Frates Glass goes above and beyond to make sure that your selection of home accents has a unique and interesting edge. His blown glass pieces are mesmerizing pieces of art that cause heads to turn in an instant and stay for a moment.

Whatever your audience, blown glass artisan pieces will woo the hearts of your consumers. Read the rest of Blown Glass: What Your Home Accents Shouldn’t Be Missing»

Get Your Sniffer Ready For These Wholesale Soy Candles

November 18th, 2009 - Posted by Brynn Jackson

You can practically smell these delicious candles through the screen. White Branch Candles makes only the finest, most aromatic soy candles available. They take the time to make them right. That means soy candles worthy and protective of your precious senses. No other home accents come close.

It’s easy to see why so many are letting White Branch Candles light their way. When White Branch Candles decided to create their wholesale soy candles, they didn’t just jump into the market. They created a whole new desire for soy candles based simply on the quality of their candles alone. Retailers will be hard pressed to find this kind of quality and dependability elsewhere.

For consumers, the pull is in the candles themselves. Like moths to a flame, so also consumers gravitate to White Branch Candles because of their vast selection of delectable scents and the quality of the candles. White Branch Candles combines both the pull of clean-burning practicality and heartwarming scents. Every candle. Every time.

Why do consumers choose soy candles? Because of their clean-burning nature and organic ingredients. White Branch Candles uses only 100% non-toxic, natural organic soy for their wholesale candles. Because their soy candles contain no paraffin wax, the levels of allergic reaction and black soot emissions are great reduced.

Ready for a scent-sational experience that your nose will never forget? Every  wholesale soy candle from White Branch Candles is scented with non-diluted fragrance and essential oils. Only the highest quality ingredients make into these soy candles. That’s the kind of quality and dependability that consumers want from soy candles. That’s what you’ll get from White Branch Candles.

When the sun goes down on other wholesale home accents, light up the night with soy candles from White Branch Candles.

Throw ‘Spoke When Spoken To’ Out The Window

November 17th, 2009 - Posted by Brynn Jackson

In the age of digital conversation, how do you encourage children to speak? Around The Table has the answer. In fact, Around The Table’s portable conversation games are the answer. Throw “speak only when spoken to” out of the window. You can’t stop the jovial chatter when these games are involved.

Get prepared to be surprised by  how many uses you’ll find for these games. The possibilities just might shock the parents that come into your store and see their dream-come-true toy; courtesy of your store, thanks to Around The Table.

Car Trips—Remember those long car rides that always seemed like fun until you were actually on them? Boredom after the first few minutes is a universal feeling. Around The Table puts more pep in the ride with their wholesale educational games.

Portable travel games like “Family Talk” get parents and children involved in conversation. They help develop personal relationships and healthy conversation skills. Trust us. Around The Table’s conversation games are WAY better than trying to count the number of blurry cows.

Family Game Night—Want a game that will really entertain the whole family? “Family Talk,” “Family Talk 2,” and “Grandparent Talk” engage the whole family in conversation. Not only is the family having fun, they’re also bonding and learning valuable family history. Family game night doesn’t get much better than that.

Summer Camp—Every parent knows that “lights out” means “talk quietly until you eventually go to sleep.” If kids are going to sneak a flashlight out, this is the game that’s really worth it. “Camp Talk,” “Buddy Talk,” and “Teen Talk” get the conversation up and the trouble down.

There are countless other opportunities to play these games. Anyone who Around The Table games will be delighted to pull the games out and play them whenever possible.

Parents also love the Around The Table educational games because they are great learning tools. They encourage bonding with family members and help the child learn important family values. These games help children learn to converse well instead of relying on text and email. They’ll be able to formulate thoughts and opinions better. Around The Table’s bevy of toy and parenting awards help tell the story. These great family games can speak for themselves AND get the conversation started. It’s a parent’s dream come true.

Where Do You Buy Your Retro Music CDs?

November 16th, 2009 - Posted by Brynn Jackson

Spinning Disc Entertainment is renowned as the virtuous gift to classic music lovers everywhere. They are a fountain of youth for the ears. Whether your genre is rock, top 40, holiday, gospel, folk, blues or another, you can find all of your favorite classic artists here. For a unique gift selection that’s out of this world, let Spinning Disc Entertainment fly you away to the most melodic times of yesteryear.

There’s something about music from the time of youth that makes a person want to jump up and down with joy. When loved ones reach a certain age, it seems like finding a good gift is impossible. They probably already have it after that many holiday gift-giving celebrations.

However, Spinning Disc Entertainment knows the value of rekindled youth. That’s why they offer such a huge selection of wholesale music CD’s by classic artists. They know that coming across a gift like their classic music CD’s isn’t just finding a good gift—It’s finding the perfect gift.

It’s true. People want unique gifts. Spinning Disc Entertainment has the artists that are nearly impossible to find elsewhere. They provide a wide selection of wholesale CD’s, offering classic hits from favorites such as Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, The Bee Gees, Billie Holiday and B.B. King. That’s not even the tip of the iceberg.

Your consumers will love how easy it is to find the perfect gift for their husband, wife, father, mother, and even grandparents thanks to these classic hits CDs. Once they know where to go to find the gifts that their family and friends swoon over, they’ll be back.

Your consumers be back with a vengeance because offering these treats in your store saves them the hassle of pounding the pavement in search of a gift that may or may not get the reaction they want. They know classic music and entertainment gets the excitement that they want to see. When they know you have it? Oh, they’ll be back, my friend. Read the rest of Where Do You Buy Your Retro Music CDs?»

Want To Be Impressed By Greeting Cards?

November 13th, 2009 - Posted by Brynn Jackson

These wholesale greeting cards are perfect. No two ways about it. Regardless of the occasion, there is an awesome greeting card for you at Sun Day Greetings.

Want to expand your greeting card selection to include a few less mainstream occasions? Take a look at the bar mitzvah and bat mitzvah greeting cards from Sun Day Greetings.

Regarding a less pleasant occasion, it’s always sad to lose a pet but finding the right card to say “I know how you feel and I’m sorry” isn’t always easy. It is with Sun Day Greetings. Their sympathetic greeting cards help express the frustrations and hardship of losing a pet. Many other unique occasions are celebrated with wholesale greeting cards from Sun Day Greetings.

Of course, what would Sun Day Greetings be without wholesale greeting cards for popular occasions as well? They also carry the same high quality greeting cards for anniversaries, birthdays, sympathy, saying “I’m sorry”, holidays, weddings and more.

Without hesitation, anyone who has seen, received or given a greeting card from Sun Day Greetings will say that these are the best of the best. “Amazing” suddenly feels like three words (a-maz-ing) because the brain needs the extra time to process the “wow” factor of each card. Some are funny. Some are downright hilarious. Many are sweet and charming. Just as many are pleasant and heartwarming. Whatever you’re looking for, there is a greeting card here for you.

Though wholesale greeting cards from Sun Day Greetings speak for themselves, awards speak louder to many. Sun Day Greetings is the recipient of the 2008 Louie Award for one of their most romantic, beautiful cards. With the quality and beauty of the rest of the selection, it’s only a matter of time before the rest follow suit.

To keep a selection of high quality, gorgeous greeting cards in your store, visit Sun Day Greetings. Be sure to set aside extra time. These cards are so incredible that your heart and your head may need the extra time to float down from the silver lined clouds.

Want More Unique Gift Sales – Try Toys

November 12th, 2009 - Posted by Leigh Morrisett

Toys Business Still Thrives

According to the Toy Association,  84% of kids still play non-computer games. Does that surprise you? It shouldn’t. Educational toys, board games, puzzles and collectibles are products that appeal to the creative, inquisitive and tactile nature of children.

The driving force behind consumer spending is the search for unique gifts or products that appeal to their basic nature. As the idea of “stay-cation” enters daily life, so does the need for home entertaining. This means more and more families are looking at ways to cut expenses and stick closer to home, yet still entertaining their families and friends. As a retailer, you’ll find that consumers are looking for fun toys and games that are out of the ordinary.

Using Toys To Make Your Store Stand Out

This is where your shop can excel.  By stocking your shop with collectible toys, fun board games, puzzles and educational toys, you can knock the boredom out of standard gift giving. Offering products that add fun and excitement to the weekly family entertainment gives you a unique selling proposition and a reason for consumers to shop with you.

It is easy to find the ordinary games and toys, but consumers are looking for an alternative to everyday box-mart board games or puzzles.  When consumers come into your shop, offer them items that they can’t find elsewhere – creating a uniqueness in your toy selections.

Below is a breakdown of the different toy categories that fall under the idea of unique gifts.  Once you understand how and why people buy these toys, you will be able to create an effective toys product mix for your store. Your toy wholesalers can also help you to choose which items work well in your area.

Educational Toys - Parents want to give children a gift that doesn’t scream “educational” on it, but silently says “play with me and you will learn.” Children today are interested in computer games or interactive toys. Instead of flash cards with math problems, give them a computer program that has cool math games or a dice game that encourages addition.  Adults love to show off their knowledge or expertise. Memory or question games with unique twists give adults the opportunity to show off and have fun with their kids at the same time.

Board Games – Unique board games practically sell themselves. Novelty is a big draw.  People love interaction. Think outside the box, literally.  Offer board games that give consumers the ability to make their own board game pieces. (You can’t get more unique than a board game you create.)

Consumers have many interests.  Board games can revolve around these very interests.  Games such as math games (Suduko) or “green” earth games (where the goal is making the earth eco-friendly) engage players by involving their interests.

Puzzles – This category has many extraordinary items to choose from; tiny puzzles that are only 4” x 6”, collectible puzzles that have specific themes by artist, travel puzzles, as well as 3D puzzles. All these are unique, fun items that you could incorporate into your sales mix. Consumers love a challenge. Puzzles give them a fun way to challenge themselves.

Collectible Toys - Collectible toys can be in either of the above categories or stand on their own.  Die cast cars are big collectibles as well as gifts. Another type of collectible item falls under the category of plush toys.  These toys include stuffed bears or other animals.  Dolls and other action figures have been considered collectibles for years.

Try incorporating one or more of the above unique gift ideas into your product mix.  After all, everyone needs a little entertainment in their lives.

Need help finding the right toys? The FGmarket wholesale toy vendors will be able to offer you a great selection of board games, educational toys, puzzles and collectibles.  To jump start your toy search, check out the FGmarket wholesale toy vendors highlighted below.

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The Finest Wine Accessory Comes From Ghigo Press

November 11th, 2009 - Posted by Brynn Jackson

No, it’s not a corkscrew bottle opener. No, it’s not a wine rack. What Ghigo Press offers is not your typical wine accessory, though this only adds to the alluring charm of their wine cards. Wine cards are the perfect unique gift for someone who loves to enrapture their taste buds with wine. Whether a connoisseur or a newcomer, the wine cards from Ghigo Press are fantastic and enthralling.

The Vinifera collection of wine cards, wine calendars, and wine posters never fails to delight a wine lover. This unique stationery includes reference cards pertaining to the world’s finest grapes.

Wine connoisseurs love the beautiful photos of fine grapes on each wine card. Newcomers to this centuries-old favorite beverage are given the ability to learn, to practice and to engage their love for wine. It’s a win-win for for any wine lover.

Each wine card includes a beautifully colored photo of the grape variety on one side. The other side features interesting history, lore, origin, a description of the varietal, as well as wine and food pairings for the perfectly portioned palate.

Many favorite grape varieties are featured are the Vinifera wine cards from Ghigo Press. Recognize any of these? Albarino, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Zinfandel and Merlot. These are just a few of the wines you’ll become familiar with using the Vinifera wine card collection from Ghigo Press.

Do not be dismayed if you do not have a high following of wine connoisseurs frequenting your store. Ghigo Press also offers the same great information about unique spices as well as coffees. The Spice deck of 40 cards includes full color photographs, history, lore and other information about spices ranging from ginger to cinnamon, Read the rest of The Finest Wine Accessory Comes From Ghigo Press»

Want To Help Someone Cope? Use Haikus For Healing

November 10th, 2009 - Posted by Brynn Jackson

It is never easy to tell someone how you feel when something bad has happened to them. You feel empathic, sympathetic, and long to comfort them. When this is impossible to do with your own words, use wholesale specialty greeting cards from Haikus For Healing.

Haikus For Healing has taken the emotions that you feel and put them into the most beautiful, supportive 17 syllable poem in all of your wildest dreams. With a few simple words and mesmerizing images, Haikus For Healing takes the wholesale greeting cards world by storm. For the readers and the senders, however, these perfect greeting cards calm the raging seas.

Imagine receiving a greeting card without a cheesy metaphor or cliché sentiment. Open the card and read words that sound like they’re coming from your best friend, not someone sitting behind a desk trying to wrangle false emotion.

The writer of the haikus has spent more than two decades mastering the art of conveying emotional sentiment through words. Their is no finer expert which makes Haikus For Healing far and away the most touching greeting cards for tragedy victims that you’ll ever see.

The greeting cards from Haikus For Healing aren’t your average greeting cards and aren’t supposed to sound like them. These are created for people with special needs who have suffered a major life setback. They are tailored with Read the rest of Want To Help Someone Cope? Use Haikus For Healing»

England’s Greatest Treasure Is Clay-Mates

November 9th, 2009 - Posted by Brynn Jackson

When you think of England, you probably imagine royalty and palaces. Perhaps you see visions of crumpet and tea brunches, the Union Jack, or a fab Brit punk band. All that’s well and good, but England’s greatest treasure is a delightful little toy called a Clay Mate. These tiny porcelain clay toys are made for American retailers by Clay-Mates USA and are too adorable to pass up. It’s their ability to be loved that brought Clay-Mates across the pond for everyone in “the colonies” to enjoy.

Clay-Mates are tiny, charming toys with a base often less than the size of a quarter. For that reason, these pocket treasures are highly regarded, competitively collected, and sent as unique gifts to loved ones of all ages.

You’re probably wondering what Clay-Mates are made of to keep them from being small and fragile. Clay-Mates are not fragile at all! They’re not quite indestructible, but they’re pretty close. They are made of porcelain clay which means that these babies will be together foreverbarring any catastrophes involving gravity and hard surfaces.

What’s even better is that each Clay-Mate is individually made. No two pieces are exactly alike which means that each Clay-Mate gift is very unique. Clay-Mates USA also makes it easy to give Clay-Mates as gifts. They do this by offering Occasion Clay-Mates which represent an occasion (obviously) such as a birthday and are packaged in a special box. Personalized messages can be included inside the box. What greeting card can top that? A smile, a warm message, and an irresistibly cute toy.

Avid collectors also have the Read the rest of England’s Greatest Treasure Is Clay-Mates»

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