The big thing in the world of wholesale stuffed animals is plush. Many retailers hear the term but are not sure of the meaning or if there is a difference between "plush animals" and "stuffed animals." This brief plush FAQ will help you create the best assortment of plush items for your store.

What does "plush" mean?

Plush, which can be a noun and a verb, refers to a luxurious type of fabric (usually silk, cotton, rayon, wool, et al) with a pile that is more than 1/8" high. This creates a very soft, fleece-like feel.

What is the difference between "plush stuffed animals" or "plush animals" and "stuffed animals"?

Stuffed animals is a general term for the type of toy. A plush stuffed animal or plush animal is a more specific type of toy stuffed animal whose body is made using plush material.

What type of wholesale plush animals are available?

Retailers have an enourmous selection of wholesale plush animals from which to choose. A brief list includes plush bears, plush cats, plush dogs, plush giraffes, plush monkeys, horse plush, elephant plush, teddy bears and more. Many companies even create wholesale plush animals with exotic themes such as zoo animals, safari animals, domesticated pets, etc.

Are plush animals the only type of wholesale plush products on the market?

No. There are many varieties of wholesale plush options. Plush material is highly sought so the more products that feature this material, the better. Consumers are very fond of plush puppets, plush backpacks, plush rocking horses (the head covered with this material), plush dolls, plush toys and even plush blankets (which are especially popular in the baby plush world).

When I'm looking for stuffed plush animals and wholesale stuffed toys, which are the most popular?

Wholesale stuffed plush and stuffed toy animals generally include the same popular toys. Stuffed dogs as well as plush bears and teddy bears are the most popular plush and stuffed toy animals on the market. Licensed characters, such as tigger plush animals, are always popular with younger children.

Finding the best baby shower favors can be tricky. Not anymore! The hottest baby shower favors can be found quickly and easily. Simply look for wholesale baby shower favors likes these:

Baby shower candy is always a hot item. These can include custom lollipops in fun baby shapes like baby booties, teddy bears and rattles. Custom chocolate also makes great wholesale baby shower favors.

Baby shower invitations can double as baby shower favors. The more unique the invitation, the better it will fare as a favor. Try creative ideas like eco-friendly invitations with a baby theme, baby carriage shaped invitations that can have candy attached, etc.

Baby themed candles make unique baby shower favors. These are great prize items for after the games as well.

Specialized sandals are a very unique favor idea for a baby shower. Modeled after the day, these are a fun prize for the expecting mommy.

Baby themed personal care products such as soaps and lotions will help mommy feel pampered and her guests feel equally as splendid. These baby shower favors make the party even more enticing!

It's always fun to shop for baby shower supplies. Preparing a baby shower can be very fun when the right decorations and gifts fall into place. When shopping for wholesale baby shower favors, the best place to start is to start looking. Now that you know what to look for, you'll find the perfect baby shower favors fast!

You can't imagine the "oooh"s and "awwww"s that spring forth when someone holds up a pair of baby booties. Tiny little feet, tiny little shoes. They are no more unique than the pair you are wearing but they are too precious to pass up. Expecting mommies and shoppers looking for baby gifts go straight for baby shoes. They're the most adorable clothing the baby will ever wear and they can be kept as keepsakes or for babies later down the line.

When you're in the market for wholesale baby shoes to add to your product line, you need quality wholesalers who know your interests, trust only the highest quality products, and have baby's best interests at heart. Trustworthy suppliers of wholesale baby shoes are easy to find. It's figuring out which of the adorable baby shoes are best for your store that presents the problems. The next time you open up a catalog or browse the Internet in search of wholesale baby shoes, remember these popular styles.

Baby Dress Shoes – A baby wearing tiny Mary Janes is a baby worth cuddling. Leather baby shoes are also very popular as they are appropriate for a wide range of functions and go great with dressy outfits.

Comfortable Baby Shoes – Certain baby shoes are popular for babies that are just lounging around the house or daycare and need something to keep their feet warm. Baby moccasins keep feet toasty warm and are easy to slip on and off. Baby loafers are also easy to put on or remove and are a great shoe for easy play. Baby slip-ons are the cat's meow for parents as well.

Baby Booties – You can't buy wholesale baby shoes without buying a few pairs of baby booties. These are the most popular baby shoes as they can be found in a wide variety of styles and colors. Chenille baby booties are sophisticated. Needlepointed booties are personal and pretty. Find wholesale baby booties with a unique fabric, style, or color and you've found a winner!

Baby Shoes For Easy Play – A fun day out in the yard isn't complete for baby without a pair of baby sandals or canvas shoes. Baby sandals provide the same comfort for the baby as they do for adults plus really help pull off that baby beachwear. Canvas shoes for babies are great because they are easy to clean and are very flexible around the baby's foot while providing support.

Baby Walking Shoes – It is very important to have the right baby walking shoes when it comes time to learn this crucial activity. Baby walking shoes that provide a lot of support and encourage babies to walk heel-to-toe are perfect.

When you're ready to put on your "I'm shopping for baby products" cap, think about the great wholesale baby shoes your store will have when you buy the popular styles listed above.

When it's time to make beautiful gift baskets for your store, where do you turn? When you need a special basket for fall decorations, Thanksgiving centerpieces and other home accents, do you know where to find wholesale baskets? There are many wholesale basket styles available to you. No matter what you're looking for, there is a quality wholesale basket that fits your need. To find one the style that's right for you, consider these types of baskets and some of their general uses:

Use these wholesale baskets when creating gift baskets, gourmet food baskets, etc.

Bamboo Baskets               Custom Shaped Baskets            Basket Liners
Twig Baskets                 Rattan Baskets                   Princess Baskets
Fruit Baskets                Mini Baskets                     Wicker Baskets
Harvest Baskets              Tulip Baskets                    Midrib Baskets
Peanut Baskets               Hand Painted                     Wine Baskets

Use wholesale baskets like these when creating flower basket arrangements using fresh or dried flowers.

Basket Liners                Dish Garden Baskets              Grapevine Baskets
Rope Baskets                 Planter Baskets                  Fireside Baskets

Use wholesale baskets like these for hanging plants, outdoor plants and garden decorations.

Trellis Baskets              Wall Baskets                     Moss Baskets
Grapevine Baskets            Hanging Baskets                  Tray Baskets

Use these wholesale baskets as home decor or extra storage.

Laundry Baskets              Pot Covers                       Cultural Baskets
Seagrass Baskets             Wall Baskets

Use these wholesale baskets as storage around the house and office.

Nantucket Baskets            Folding Baskets                  Covered Baskets
Creel Baskets                Picnic Baskets                   Utility Baskets

These are types of materials used to make baskets.

Plastic Baskets              Bark Baskets                     Fiber Baskets
Metal Baskets                Basket Sets                      Corn Skin
Willow Baskets               Straw Baskets                    Wire Baskets
Wood Baskets

Ask Buzz, The Wholesale Expert: I have a retail store and trying to locate home accents wholesalers from whom I can buy arts, candles… at the best prices to sale in my store. ~ Chris

Buzz, The Wholesale Expert: Hi Chris. Thank you for visiting FGmarket.com. When you're looking for wholesale home accents, you'll be happy to know that we have many awesome vendors who will be happy to talk with you about pricing, minimum/maximum order quantity, availability, and all of the things necessary for ordering wholesale. The contact line on each of the individual listings allows you to contact the company directly with any questions.

We also have vendors who specialize in providing wholesale candles. I'm sure you'll be pleased with the selection available. Here you'll be able to find types of candles ranging from aromatherapy candles to smokeless candles and even the accessories used when burning them.

While you're shopping for art, don't forget about some of the many cool home accents specially made by talented artisans. These make very unique gift items because they are usually one-of-a-kind and handmade. They're worth a look!

Thanks again for visiting FGmarket.com. Happy shopping!

Ask Buzz, The Wholesale Expert: Hello, I will be needing about 25 pointsettia plants to us as center pieces on 60 inch round tables and about 15-20 pointsettia trees for a company event I'm planning for Nov. 28, 2009. Will you have pointsettia's available at that time? If so can you give me a approx price? I'm located in Corona, CA ~ Kim

Buzz, The Wholesale Expert: Hello Kim. FGmarket.com is an online directory of wholesalers so we do not carry product directly. However, we do have some very reputable poinsettia wholesalers who should be able to deliver to your area. I have a few recommendations since you are in the California area. I have listed their contact information below. Good luck with your event!

CALIFORNIA FLORIDA PLANT COMPANY
# 800-447-4943
929 WILLIAMS RD
SALINAS, CA 93915

Another company that might ship to you would be

Parks Brothers Wholesale
# 479-410-2217
6733 Parks Rd
Van Buren, AR

There are many kinds of baby carriers for every type of mom. Whether your interests lie in extra safety features or added convenience, there's a perfect baby carrier for you. When buying baby carriers wholesale or from your favorite retailer, consider these types of baby carriers for your needs.

Take Me Away! — Popular Styles of Baby Carriers

Eco Friendly Baby Carriers are made of organic cotton and other natural and recycled materials. These provide the same convenience and security but with the added benefit of protecting the environment and keeping unhealthy fibers away from your baby!

Moses Basket Baby Carriers provide immense comfort for the baby during travel. They are oval in shape and simulate a baby bassinet. Though they may not be floating among the reeds, babies inside Moses baskets travel swimmingly in this type of baby carrier. If comfort and safety appeal to you, wholesale Moses baskets are the perfect choice.

Baby Slings (also called baby harnesses) free up the use of arms and hands for mom to do other work. Though the center of great debate, trendy moms stand behind harness style baby slings as the most convenient baby carrier of them all. If convenience is on your mind, consider the ever-popular baby sling.

Standard Baby Carriers are similar to baby slings but are made from sturdier materials than just cloth. This type of baby carrier is usually carried in front and allows the baby to sit in a natural, upright position facing toward or away from their parent. If safety is a concern, this is an excellent and convenient wholesale baby carrier.

You can't swing a chicken without hitting someone who has fabulous party idea. By the same token, those people need party supplies when they start to plan their party! Partyware is booming and it's no surprise that a few key party supplies are taking the lead. When you are interested in partyware for your customers, consider these popular party supplies.

Plastic & Paper Party Plates – Whether licensed paper plates or solid color designs, party plates are a must-have for any party.

Party Balloons — Party balloons keep fun flying high! Licensed mylar balloons and latex balloons make the room feel like a party palace.

Party Favors – It's such a great party, why not have party supplies that helps remember it? Party favors are huge hits, especially functional party favors.

Party Invitations – Skip emails and text invitations. If the party is off the chain, party invitations are the way to go. Look for options like seeded party invitations, recycled invitations and other eco-friendly options.

Party Games – Party games are not your typical party supplies, but definitely something no party should be without.

Party Decorations – If they match the rest of the party supplies, decorations will be a hit. Party supplies like confetti, garland, balloons, pinatas, stickers, streamers and more fall into this category.

Party supplies truly make the celebration. No matter what type of party it is, providing the party supplies that your customers want starts with finding the right partyware.

Ask Buzz: I am looking for asiatic lilies (as flowering plants) to use as centerpieces in a large shopping mall. I would need them in the red & white colors only please. If anyone knows a vendor who could help me with this I would be forever grateful ~ Lilia F

Buzz, The Wholesale Expert: Lilia, finding cut asiatic lilies to use in your mall shouldn't be a problem at all. However, finding flowering lily plants this time of the year can be difficult. Early to mid summer is the "off season" for lily planting. You may also wish to check with flower wholesalers in the late summer (July-August) as this is the time that most begin to plant their lilies again. The availability will increase dramatically before Easter and from July through the end of the summer. It usually takes around 65 days to force asiatic lilies, so buying lily bulbs wouldn't be helpful either if you're on a short time schedule.

If you are set on red and white asiatic lilies, I suggest buying fresh cut asiatic lilies from flower wholesalers. There are some that offer as many as 60-80 in one box. The life span is far shorter (vase time 7-10 days) but the availability is better.

Here are some wholesale fresh flower growers/importers who provide fresh cut lilies in many varieties.

Red Mountain Wholesale, flower wholesaler in Provo, UT

El Paso Floral Distributors, fresh flower provider in El Paso, TX

Have you heard about the latest "small indulgence" trend among consumers? Novelty candy is the fun sensation that it's hard to be without. From personalized candies to suckers that turn tongues colors, it's always fun to let wholesale novelty candy satisfy the need for a sweet indulgence.

Consumers today need a stress reliever, something fun in their lives, and something that will drive their friends crazy! Gag novelty candy is a hit with kids and overgrown kids as well. Personalized novelty candy and licensed novelty candy are big hits at parties. There are no fewer than a dozen fun uses for wholesale novelty candy and consumers are thinking of them all. When the thoughts die down, they race to the store for a novelty candy induced sugar rush. Yours should be the store they come to.

Look For These Types of Wholesale Novelty Candy!

Retro Candy — The novelty is in the inability to find retro candy elsewhere. Wholesale retro candy is great for people throwing a retirement party, special birthday party or some other time-related event. Wholesale retro candy makes it easy to speed back in time and enjoy memories of other fun times.

Inspirational Candy – Fun and inspiring candy is great for church groups, women's organizations, and other groups. Wholesale inspirational candy helps appeal to these niche groups.

Chocolate Covered Cherries – They may not be new, but wholesale chocolate covered cherries are a must-have for Valentines Day and romantic occasions. Who are we kidding? Chocolate covered cherries are great for any time!

Prank and Gag Candy — This is the "prank candy," "play candy," "trick candy," or "novelty candy" that springs to mind when you first hear about wholesale novelty candy. These are the prank gums and suckers that turn tongues different colors. They're the red candy that tastes green. (Joke's on you!) These are the fun gag and prank candies that consumers want around Halloween, during summer parties, or just because it's fun to tease friends with gag candy!

Candy Dishes — Not your traditional candy dishes though. These are candy dishes made of actual candy! Candy covered is for sissies. Glass is out. Try candy dishes made of real hard candy instead!

Novelty Chocolate — Chocolate gold coins. Candy bars molded with faces or unique words. Novelty chocolates like these are perfect for special occasions that require a unique touch. You can't get much more unique than wholesale novelty chocolate! Then again, that's the whole idea!