Made With Pride in the USA

As you gear up for a rollicking red-white-and-blue Fourth of July, proudly offer goods made in the United States! When you sell American products, you help keep our economy growing. You do your part to create jobs, as selling U.S.-made wares directly supports American workers and their families. You help the ecosphere, because U.S. manufacturing processes are safer environmentally than those of many other countries. Selling your customers American-made products is also a protective measure, as these goods must meet strict U.S. consumer protection laws and safety standards.

When retailers eshew stocking imported goods in favor of American-made items, they help ensure that the United States doesn’t find its access to products impacted by political conflict. Americans buying American-made products is more than just flag-waving patriotism –– it helps control the nation’s destiny at this important time in our history. Feel good about merchandising quality products made in the U.S.A. like these from Pop & Lolli, Zipfy, belly bump couture, and Channel Craft.

Quick-as-a-Wink Creative Wall Decor from Pop & Lolli

Who doesn’t like instant gratification? Fast, fun and get it done is practically an American mantra. Satisfy those cravings by stocking fun and funky wall stick-ons from Pop & Lolli for creative room makeovers. These fabric designs transform entire walls into worlds of delight. The designs are not only super-adorable, they are incredibly easy to install and, as a bonus, can be moved with ease for different uses as imagination dictates.

Customers can transform rooms with a single motif or mix and match for added entertainment. Imagine the Fashion Farm Gang on one wall and Tweetie Birdies on another. Celebrate holidays and special events with birthday, Halloween and Christmas overlays. Encourage proud moms and dads to chart kids’ growth with the How Tall Am I? design, used on its own or combined with other looks. These made-in-America wall stickers let shoppers mix, match and change looks with ease.

Eco-friendly Pop & Lolli sends receipts via email; uses water-based adhesive and Eco-Sol Max inks, and does not use paper marketing. In keeping with Lolly’s South African heritage, the company proudly partners with (It’s) Chic 2 Change™ that provides educational materials and resources to needy South African children with every order sold. Pop & Lolli fabric wall stickers are made from ultra-premium, finely woven fabric designed not to shrink or curl.

Pop & Lolli — the instant cure for hum drum walls! Learn more at www.popandlolli.com

Get Ready for Winter Fun with Zipfy

Good marketers always keep one eye on the present and one on future seasons. Think ahead and order Zipfy, the lightweight, compact snow sled that sends kids off on an exhilarating downhill ride!

Parents love the safety of Zipfy –– it stops easily and slows down with a simple drop of the heels. Kids five and over can easily maneuver Zipfy and get a kick out of leaning to the side to carve a turn just like Olympic luge champs. The sled is engineered for all ages, making it a great family item for fun in the snow. Named Best Product 2009 by Redbook and Real Simple magazines, and made in the U.S.A., Zipfy won the prestigious Creative Child Magazine Top Toy of the Year Award two years running.

Zipfy Classic comes in a range of easy-to-spot, bright, fun colors and weighs a mere 3.5 pounds for easy toting. Zipfy Junior has all the fabulous features of the Classic, but is designed for kids ages three to six with underbelly rails, so little ones can steer while the feet-first safety design makes stopping or slowing down a cinch.

Jambob Zipfy is a special edition product resulting from a collaboration of Zipfy, Inc. and the Jamaican Bobsled Federation. A hip, masculine charcoal/black, Jambob romances the inner bobsledder while sporting the Jamaican colors and federation icon on racing decals. Plan on great outdoor entertainment for kids big and small with Zipfy.

Want to be in snow business? Race to www.zipfy.com

belly bump couture Puts a Stylish Stamp on Pregnancy

Stylish mothers-in-waiting want to make the most of their pregnancy. That’s why belly bump couture is the hottest new trend for expectant moms, offering temporary tattoos that are worn right on the belly. The designs are fun, sexy, and easy to apply and remove. Completely non-toxic, belly bump tattoos are made in the U.S. using FDA-approved pigments, so they are totally safe for baby and mom, regardless of skin type.

Expectant women get a kick out of dressing up their bumps to go to the beach, have maternity photos taken or to simply prance around the house in style. Give a shout-out for a “Spoiled” tattoo in both mom and kid sizes. Proclaim “Rock Star” status or herald a “Haut Mamma”. belly bump also offers a line of Mommy & Me designs for after the baby arrives featuring a large tattoo for Mom and a matching, smaller design for the little one, complete with cute icons like dangling diaper pins.

For shoppers searching for a unique gift, stock the Pregnancy Kit, designed for women waiting for that special boy or girl. Each kit includes four sheets of different designs whether having a boy or girl, so the wearer can change her look as often as she wishes. One day she can select a fun design like “Kickin’ It”, complete with little footprints, and the next day switch to “Love” complete with a beautiful, blossoming branch.

Encourage customers to make the most of pregnancy with belly bump couture — the newest, coolest way to flaunt it! For more information, visit www.bellybumpcouture.com

Channel Craft Taps into Classic Fun

Remember the fun you had as a kid playing Tiddly Winks, Dominos or jacks? Want to give shoppers a way to break through electronic clutter while turning kids onto classic games and toys? Stock goods from Channel Craft, a company that has been manufacturing authentic American toys, games and puzzles, quality crafted in the U.S.A., for over 25 years. Channel Craft is the preeminent purveyor of historically significant products that complement museums, parks and other attractions.

Products like the Treasure Box and Wood Puzzle Kits offer a great introduction to the fascinating world of wood working with meticulously crafted wooden pieces that snap together for a perfect fit. Budding naturalists will enjoy the Feed the Birds kit that uses a recycled used soda bottle, or making real animal track impressions with Channel Craft’s Wildlife Track Mold kit, both with clear, easy-to-follow instructions.

Shoppers love the new Aqua Teasers that challenge kids’ brains while providing tons of fun. Collectors young and old thrill to Treasure Coins — authentic replicas from old sailing vessels, and panoramic–size posters displaying special areas of U.S. history like the development of the American flag, Civil War timeline with period clothing or milestones in American aviation. Families will delight in jumbo-sized checker rugs with Big Ten and other major university logos. Tic Tac Traveler, Fox & Geese and Triangle Solitaire come with retro-stained solid wooden boards and brass keepers to house playing pieces securely.

For classic American toys made in America, Channel Craft is the go-to source. Check out www.channelcraft.com to see the full product line-up.