Advantages™ Hot Deals Newsletter Volume 495 / May 7, 2012
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Just Look at Yourself
The Pitch: This locker/cubicle mirror is perfect for quick touch-ups between classes and before important meetings. The sturdy plastic construction adheres easily with magnet backing (or optional double-stick adhesive backing.) A bottom slot holds photos or notes. It's
from Evans Manufacturing (asi/52840). Pricing starts at: 150; $2.55-R. Click here: http://www.evans-mfg.com/.
The Bottom Line: You're the fairest of them all.

Take It With You
The Bottom Line: Here's another great idea for students and employees alike. Cereal on the Go from Dard Products Inc. (asi/48500) is also one of their top-sellers. It's a 2-oz. cereal bowl with a folding spoon that snaps into the lid. It has a freezer gel milk holder and keeps milk cold and separate from the cereal until ready to eat. It's also BPA-free and you can use it as a travel pet food container if you wanted to. Pricing starts at: 60; $7.14-C.Click here: http://www.tagmaster.net/.
The Bottom Line: Healthy choice.

Good Measure
The Pitch: Here's a nifty idea from M-I Line (asi/71980): A 5-in-1 measuring spoon. This is great for any number of markets. For instance, the supplier tells of a bank that ordered 50,000 of these to promote the opening of new branches. The theme was "Banking beyond measure." Pricing starts at: 150; $1.06-C. See it here: http://www.miline.com/.
The Bottom Line: Just a spoonful.

Beach-Ready
The Pitch: I just bought my mama a bathing suit cover-up and beach towel for Mother's Day. Let me tell you, beach towels can be an expensive proposition these days, so who wouldn't love to receive one as a gift? Terry Town (asi/90913) offers a new, comfy cozy retro-inspired polka-dot version on velvety velour. Markets could include resorts, travel agents, colleges, pool clubs and more. For pricing and to see it, click here: http://terrytowninc.com/.
The Bottom Line: Lots of dots.

 


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