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– Kathy Huston, editor 

Here's the Dish
The Pitch: What are you making for dinner tonight? I'm making kielbasa and sauerkraut; easy and delicious, which is what I like. Tradenet Publishing (asi/91760) offers a great cookbook that's perfect for busy people everywhere and just right for school fundraisers, special events, state fairs, restaurants and more. The "Easy Does It Cookbook" is a ring-bound 88-page book with full color 10-pt. laminated cover and 60-lb. vellum white text pages. Pricing starts at: 100; $2.99-R. For more info on item RB003, email: tradenet@tradenetpublishing.com.  
The Bottom Line: Serve it up.

The Bangles
The Pitch: Check these out; they are really cute new light-up fashion bangle bracelets from AlightPromos.com (asi/34194). Made from acrylic, you can set them to quick flash, slower flash or a steady light with the push of a button. They are fun for tween- and teen-related promos, concerts, parties, trade shows and more. Pricing starts at: 250; $2.48-R. See them here: http://www.alightpromos.com/.
The Bottom Line: Circle of light.

A Shoe-in
The Pitch: Be a flip-flopper with Foamworx's (asi/54886) item COA503. It's a foam, flip-flop wine glass coaster. It comes in a bunch of colors and would be ideal for beach-themed events, resorts and destination weddings. Pricing starts at: 100; $2.89-R. Check it out: http://www.foamworx.com/.
The Bottom Line: On solid footing.

Wind-chill Factor
The Pitch: You guys in New England are getting pounded today, huh? How's my buddy Diane up there in Maine? For extreme weather conditions, Tropical Enterprises (asi/92243) has what you need. Item 410-WS is a one-ounce bottle of antibacterial outdoor lotion, with a unique skin sealant formula that replaces moisture and oils lost in extreme conditions: high wind-chill factor, or hot and arid, etc. A full-color laminated label is included. This would work for ski resorts, tropical destinations and all outdoorsy promotions. Pricing starts at: 100; $1.50-R. Click here: http://www.tmarketingproducts.com.
The Bottom Line: An ounce of protection (literally).