Hi there, buddies. The end of August and I can’t believe my youngest son is a junior in college already (sigh). Where does the time go? And just like that, another week has rolled around too. Enjoy this edition and send your feedback directly to me: khuston@asicentral.com. I’d love to hear from you and 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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An Eclectic Mix

A Rainbow Of Products

Hearts Aflutter
The Pitch: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Aminco International (asi/35850) offers a host of related products, including item FJ-1059PK. It’s a 3D Heart Key Ring with pink crystals and a breast-cancer ribbon dangler charm. Suggest it for awareness events and women’s health centers.  For pricing and other information, click here: http://www.amincoasi.com/.
The Bottom Line: Key to my heart.

Tail Wagger
The Pitch: You can take this product to the bank – literally. This unique plastic piggy bank from Evans Mfg. (asi/52840) is action-packed. Well, at least its tail is. Drop a coin in and its tail will wiggle. It comes in a variety of colors and would be perfect for banks encouraging kids to start saving. Pricing starts at: 150; $2.49-R. Check it out: http://www.evans-mfg.com/.
The Bottom Line: Piggly wiggly.

Yeah, Buddy
The Pitch: We went to the Eagles preseason opener against the Steelers last week and let it be duly noted that tailgating is in full swing. You can’t go wrong suggesting beverage coolers to your clients for sports –related events and other party atmospheres. And now, you can add a pocket to your cooler, courtesy of Numo’s (asi/74710) Little Buddy. This is great for holding IDs, credit cards and some cold, hard cash and it’s sure to put some cold, hard cash in your pocket too. To see available patterns, colors, imprinting options and pricing for the addition, click here: http://www.numomfg.com/.
The Bottom Line: Pocket pal.

Triple Header
The Pitch: Here’s an idea for students, teachers, office employees, health-care workers … anyone really. Hub Pen (asi/61966) brings you a triple-function writing instrument that is a pen, push-to-activate LED flashlight and stylus all in one. It comes in black, blue, gunmetal or red and pricing starts at: 75; $4.26-P. See it here: http://www.hubpen.com/.
The Bottom Line: Write light.