Hi all. Hope you had a fun weekend. I saw about 30 Santas hanging out together in New Hope, PA, so that was interesting. Isn't the holiday season fun? Enjoy this fun edition and send your feedback directly to me at: 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

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The Joe Show: Cold-Weather Products
In this episode of The Joe Show, Managing Editor Joe Haley shows off some new promotional products on the market for next year. Need some ideas for winter promotions? Have clients looking for cold-weather products to include in their upcoming campaigns? Check out the video.    

Click here to watch this new products edition of The Joe Show.

Hold the Phone
The Pitch: Here's a perfect trade-show giveaway from Aminco International Inc. (asi/35850): It's a Lanyard with a cell-phone pocket. Why didn't I think of that? Pricing starts at: 100; $2.90 and these are also great for health-care clients, education programs, technology and telecom and more. Click here: http://amincoasi.com/.
The Bottom Line: Ring me up.

Over Your Head
The Pitch: The hoodie scarf is a hood, attached to a scarf with pockets on the end, and it's made of cozy fleece. Embroider it with school and team logos and you've got your perfect fundraising item. It's from RTF Accessories Inc. (asi/82341) and pricing starts at: 12; $9.98. See it here: http://rtfacc.com/.
The Bottom Line: One size fits all.

Hey There, Cookie
The Pitch: Wouldn't receiving this gift put a smile on your face? The Hampton Cookie Comfort Set comes from Moderne Glass Inc. (asi/71920)and it comes complete with an individually wrapped, decorated cookie packaged with a ceramic coffee mug and box. Pricing starts at: 72; $5.10. Think of this as a new-employee welcome gift, a new-mom gift from the hospital, or a gift for loyal clients who are under the weather or going through a difficult time. Click here: http://www.glassamerica.com
The Bottom Line: Dunk it.

Charming Initiative
The Pitch: Last week, my hairdresser asked if I would like tinsel put into my hair at my appointment. I said, "No thanks. I'm not 16." But here's something I like as much as any teenager would. Charity Charms (asi/44616) offers custom 3D pewter charms attached to silicone bands and all are assembled by adults with disabilities. These are a unique idea for fundraising, walk-a-thons and more. Pricing starts at: 25; $16. Read all about them here: http://www.charitycharms.com/.
The Bottom Line: You wear it well.