Happy Monday! Let's kick off your week with some good ideas. Enjoy this edition. Send your feedback directly to: khuston@asicentral.com. It may be published in a future issue of Advantages magazine. For free information on products featured in Advantages, click here: www.advantagesinfo.com.

– Kathy Huston, editor 

Put Some Shoes On
The Pitch: You know what the Barefoot Bandit could use, besides a good lawyer? Some nice flip-flops. Boxer Rebellion (asi/41322) has a brand-new pair of unisex flip-flops with fabric straps. They can be imprinted with a team or mascot too, so think about them for teams, school fundraisers and college campuses. Pricing on item X101 starts at: 25; $21.90-P. Email: info@boxerrebellion.com.
The Bottom Line: Best foot forward.

Good Times
The Pitch: Congratulations, Spain! I have to say it was an exciting finish to the World Cup, even though the game was scoreless for 116 minutes. Seeded confetti from American Greenwood Inc. (asi/35500) is just perfect for any celebration. It comes in individual packets with the logo and message on front and growing instructions on back. Pricing on item #341300 starts at: 125; $1.14-R. Click here: http://www.americangreenwood.com/.
The Bottom Line: Blooming business.

Opening Statement
The Pitch: Here's a winner from Winner Promos Inc. (asi/97205): Item EWP02102 is a very cool, brushed stainless-steel ring that also opens beer and soda bottles. Truly a unique product for sporting events, concerts and other festive affairs. Pricing starts at: 5,000; .70-T. For all the information, email: info@winnerpromos.com.
The Bottom Line: Put a ring on it.

Color Guard
The Pitch: Hog Wild LLC (asi/61228) offers a color-changing faucet light that works on most faucets. The color changes with the water temperature. It's blue until the temp reaches 89 degrees; then it turns red to alert you that the water is getting hot. Think of using this in safety-related programs and also, it's a great giveaway for plumbers. Pricing on item 10680B starts at: 50; $11.25-R. Click here: http://www.wildline.com/index.php.
The Bottom Line: Things are heating up.