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Wholesale Products For The Eco Friendly Baby

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It’s no surprise that wholesale eco friendly products are stealing the market share like some Earth friendly Bonnie and Clyde. Lesser known to wholesalers but definitely a huge customer trend is the desire for eco friendly baby products. Parents want to pass on their values to their children, so why not start them from the crib with an environmentally friendly attitude? For your eco-friendly consumers, try these popular wholesale eco friendly baby products.

Organic Body Butter for Mom & Baby
Snuggle Up To Sales Of Eco Friendly Baby Bedding

Wholesale eco friendly baby bedding and baby blankets seems like a stretch. Right? Wrong. Actually, eco friendly baby bedding is made of recycled materials, fibers constructed from soybean byproducts, and organic cotton and other certified organic materials. These materials make eco friendly baby blankets and bedding healthy for baby and keeps parents happy.

Swaddled In Eco Friendly Baby Clothing

Eco friendly baby clothing is sweeping stores. Eco friendly baby clothing is a huge hit because parents can dress their children in style without the guilt of fabrics made from harsh chemical processes. Plus, these clothes stand up better to eco friendly detergents. If flair and fashion are important also, try wholesale eco friendly baby clothing.

Homegrown Baby, Organic Baby Products

Organic and natural baby products are also considered eco friendly. Wholesale baby products like these can consist many things such as organic baby formula made of natural products, organic baby food, organic cotton diapers and a wide range of other baby products. If you can think of a baby product, there is a natural, organic and/or eco friendly alternative available wholesale.

Housewares Get Students Prepared For College Living

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It may be summer now but college starts up again soon. College students will be clamoring back to the dorms and to their apartments away from parents and all the amenities of a parent’s home. What to do now!?

Well, some lucky college students get sent away with housewares collected from a graduation or going away party. Others have to fend for themselves. Whether appealing to the parent, the friend wanting a congratulatory gift or the college students themselves, remember to keep plenty of wholesale housewares around to make the dorm/apartment liveable!

The average college student’s dorm life doesn’t afford him or her much space. With limited resources, these young adults want the products that will make their house feel like a home and help keep it that way! Wholesale housewares for the bedroom and bathroom appeal to this niche. Comfortable rugs, desk lamps, contemporary dorm bedding, art plus the hardware to hang it, trendy window curtains and other great bedroom and living room housewares are must-haves for the college student living in a dorm.

For the college student who prefers apartment life to dorm life, a bigger list of wholesale housewares comes with the territory. This is the young adult who prefers independence and wants to make a home of their own. For this savvy student, offer wholesale housewares for the kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, living room or den, and the utility or laundry room. After all, he or she is making a home! Housewares such as kitchen utensils and accessories, bathroom decorations, decor for the sitting room, and lots of lamps for late night studying are all hot items with the college crowd.

Eco Friendly Greeting Cards Can’t Be Beat!

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Eco friendly cards and stationery are the cat’s meow. Ask any eco conscious consumer and s/he will tell you the same thing. Eco friendly greeting cards is a rather broad term. Here are some of the most popular types of wholesale eco friendly greeting cards and what your eco conscious consumers would say to seeing them:

“It doesn’t matter what it used to be, a recycled greeting card might as well be made of gold.”

Recycled greeting cards are those that are made of recycled materials such as cardboard, paper and plastic. Depending on the original material, recycled greeting cards (greeting cards made of recycled products) can be more appealing than standard greeting cards! Give your eco friendly customers the choice between a greeting card made of colorful recycled plastic cookie packaging (it’s been done!) and a generic greeting card with no edgy appeal–the choice will always be the recycled greeting card.

“Offering plantable greeting cards is like planting a seed of eco friendliness.”

Plantable greeting cards can be planted in the ground. Just like seeded greeting cards, plantable greeting cards have seeds embedded in biodegradable paper. Once the paper has decomposed, the seeds are left and something beautiful blooms. It’s two gifts in one!

“Seeded greeting cards aren’t just growing in the ground–they’re growing in popularity!”

Seeded greeting cards are the same as plantable greeting cards. Both are printed on seed-embedded paper. Though these are the two most popular terms, you may also hear “plantable paper greeting cards” as well. Wholesale eco friendly greeting cards like these are great choices for the customers in your store that are “going green” or are going-going gone!

It’s Almost Summer — Where’s Your Outdoor Furniture?

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Summer has almost arrived. Are you prepared to please customers looking for outdoor furniture? This is the time of year when grilling out on the barbecue and splashing around in the pool trumps most other activities with friends. Families gather outside with a frisbee, a baseball mitt and glove or some other gaming toy. Next comes the food, the fun and the festivities. At the core of it all is love; a step up from that is outdoor furniture.

Wholesale outdoor and patio furniture is something that many people take for granted. However, consumers are starting to realize how important it is to make the most of these sunny moments. Sitting around the picnic table, resting in lawn chairs–it’s all part of the big picture.

Look For These Trends In Wholesale Outdoor Furniture — Your Customers Are!

  • Comfortable Patio Furniture — If your customers can’t picture themselves relaxing in the lawn chair, waiting for bbq on the upscale bench, sitting on the lounge chair, or sipping lemonade on the Adirondack chair, don’t expect them to buy it.
  • Modern Outdoor Furniture — contemporary is in with outdoor furniture design. While “space age” isn’t the way to go with outdoor and patio furniture, definitely think “upscale outdoor entertaining” when browsing wholesale outdoor furniture.
  • Eco-Friendly Outdoor Furniture — oh yeah. Eco-friendly is back in a big way when it comes to wholesale garden and patio decor. The wicker, bamboo or other materials used to construct the furniture are part of the appeal. Plus, eco-friendly fabrics used for cushioning and support only seal the deal.
  • Sealed Wood Patio Furniture — Wood furniture is very popular during backyard outings. Whether outfitted with a cushion or not, many pieces of wooden outdoor furniture are designed to be relaxing and appealing without them. Consumers have found this out and spend a lot of time in their comfy wooden patio furniture.

Upscale Outdoor Furniture

When you stick to these simple outdoor furniture trends, you’ll hit dead-on what your customers are wanting to find in their backyards. Summer is almost here. Let your outdoor furniture make a splash with customers this year!

Know Which Trendy Containers Are Hot With Consumers?

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Eco-Friendly Containers Are All The Rage With Trendy Consumers

It’s probably a shock to no one that eco-friendly containers are sweeping the nation as a leader among popular containers. It’s also no surprise that environmentally friendly containers come in several forms, making them easy to find and easy to love. When looking for the wholesale eco-friendly products that will get your customers excited, take a look at eco-friendly containers like these.

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Biodegradable containers — are great because they are made of materials that break down faster, leaving less clutter and waste in our landfills. Environmentally conscious consumers tend to stray from plastic things because they break down much slower. Offering biodegradable containers alongside standard gardening pots and other containers will keep your eco-friendly consumers happy while avoid alienating this valuable niche.

Recyled containers — are extremely popular because they are made of materials that would otherwise go to waste. Soybeans can now be restructured into food, clothing, candles and containers. Other fibrous materials can be used to make containers for a variety of purposes. Recycled plastic containers are just some of the many options for your customers. Others include containers made of recycled aluminum cans, plastic soda bottles, glass and more.

Even basket and papier mache containers will satisfy the desires of your eco-friendly consumers. The most important things to look for when shopping for these “green” products are:

  • Organic or eco-friendly certification — Though some may not have this, it’s always valuable to check the origin of the products to ensure that they are truly living up to their eco-friendly label.
  • Functionality and quality — Most eco-friendly containers are every bit as good if not better than their standard counterparts. However, as with shopping for regular containers, consider the design and certification when purchasing wholesale eco-friendly containers.
  • Memorable quality — are the wholesale eco-friendly containers you have in mind easy to brag about? Eco-friendly consumers love to say “check out what this is made of!” If you can find something memorable, functional, and certified–you’re on your way to making your “green” customers very happy.

If your store is going green or your customers are favoring an eco-friendly lifestyle, consider eco-friendly containers. They’re hugely popular because they can be used in just as many ways as standard containers. Gardening, planting, holding keys or spare change…whatever the function, eco-friendly containers are where it’s at among consumers in 2009.

Trendy Must-Have Products For Relaxing Pool Side

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So what are the big buys this year for pool side entertainment? You probably won’t be surprised by any of the top favorites. The secret to making wholesale pool supplies work for you is finding the unique version of each; something extra special that sets each pool product apart.

Unique Pool Side Products Make A SplashThis year the trend in pool supplies and pool products lies in those that can be described as “convenient,” “fun,” “unique,” and “interesting.” For instance, beach towels are something that everyone owns. Breast cancer awareness beach towels–now that’s something that will guarantee a second look.

Turn Up The Fun With Pool Supplies This Summer!

Other fun pool side products are things like umbrella covers for patio tables. Not everyone enjoys sitting in the sun. Sometimes relaxing with a glass of lemonade at the patio table is just as fun. To keep the shade in ample supply, keep patio umbrellas in stock also!

Pool toys are always a hit with customers who have children or enjoy throwing youthful pool parties. It’s easy to make a splash with other pool supplies such as chairs and tables for the center of the pool. These are unique ways to get everyone into the pool for a refreshing break while the burgers cook.

Cool Wholesale Pool Supplies Keep Summer Heat At Bay!

What your customers want this year are fun, interesting pool products that make going for a swim entertaining. They want to have something unique that makes them want to call their friends over for a pool party. They want the convenience of being able to relax pool side without having to lug around a bunch of heavy equipment or cumbersome toys. Wholesale pool side products make it easy for you to supply your customers with what they really want this summer. Have them diving into your store for the unique pool products that they crave.

Want To Know What’s New & Trendy In Garden & Patio Products?

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Not surprisingly, the hottest new garden and patio trend for 2009 lies with eco-friendly garden and patio products. Believe it or not, the hot Hot HOT garden and patio products are those that keep Mother Nature calm, cool and collected.

Most eco-friendly consumers take great pains to determine the level of environmentally safe practices and ingredients go into producing eco-friendly products. This is true even with standard products such as patio decorations and garden furniture. No imitations will do. Only the highest standards of earth-friendly quality will suffice. After all, as most remember from the classic commercial, “it’s not nice to fool Mother Nature.”

So what are your consumers looking for with eco-friendly garden furniture? Look for products made of easily biodegradable materials such as wood, bamboo and other plant-based products. Also, soybeans are being used to create quality fibers that is already being used in clothing. These materials can be found on many porch swing cushions, chair covers and other outdoor furnishings.

It’s not just garden furniture that has eco-friendly consumers turning their heads. Environmentally friendly garden and patio products such as eco-friendly insect repellant and animal repellant are also rising to popularity. These products eliminate the pests at the family cookout but without the guilt of harming the creatures or polluting the air.

Other eco-friendly garden products that trendy consumers love are things like recyclable planters, environmentally friendly landscaping timbers, whiskey barrels and other containers. These types of planters and garden containers are just as durable as plastic planters but are more quickly reduced to their natural sources. Eco-friendly containers and garden planters are commonly formed of wood or other biodegradable materials that allow easier decomposition. In this way, these gardening favorites are no threat when left in a landfill.

Plant A Seed of Eco-Friendliness With Plantable Greeting Cards

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Did you know that seeded greeting cards help you plant a seed of eco-friendliness as well as express a sentiment? Your customers do. Eco-friendly trends are sweeping the nation. The latest one is well worth the consideration because its duality helps both your customers and you get the most from one single product.

Seeded greeting cards are typically composed of wildflower seeds embedded in biodegradable recycled paper. The paper breaks down when the card is planted and watered. Next the seeds are left and begin to germinate and blossom to life. As an eco-friendly consumer, there are at least a half dozen things right with this idea.

  • The sender still gets to say something sweet or funny. The message gets across in the same way.
  • Quality design isn’t sacrificed with plantable greeting cards. They are still attractive eco friendly gifts.
  • Seeded greeting cards are made from recycled paper. Greeting Cards like this show that recycled products can be just as effective as their non-recycled counterparts.
  • Plantable paper greeting cards are made from biodegradable paper. Something that breaks down naturally is a guilt-free gift for any eco-friendly shopper.
  • It’s fun to watch something grow. It’s more fun to know that something that probably shouldn’t grow is growing. You can’t just plant any old greeting card. Seeded greeting cards are special.
  • Sending seeded greeting cards encourages environmentally friendly attitudes in the recipient. Pass the word!

These are more than just consumer thoughts about plantable greeting cards. Guilt-free gift giving, the chance to share an opinion, the ability to watch something grow—these are all things that eco-friendly consumers look for in every product that they buy. These are things that they desire and your store can easily give them when you add seeded greeting cards to your eco-friendly products.

Cash In On Trendy Small Indulgences

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The latest consumer trend provides a hot, hot selling point for your store. “Small indulgences” are growing in popularity. These wholesale products are impulse buys that customers purchase without much second thought or guilt. For instance, people are very willing to buy chap stick or a small pack of cookies at the checkout lane in the grocery store without much consideration. It’s a very small “feel good” item that doesn’t leave enough of a dent in the wallet to matter.

Today’s consumers are taking this trend to the next level. The mindset is gearing toward answering the question, “what will make me feel good without breaking the bank?” The answer can be attributed to many wholesale products. These are very likely the products that you have, wish to have, or have overlooked for a while but want to revive. A few examples are counter top displays, collectibles, or lower dollar items that would have to be sold in bulk for a profitable ROI.

Many consumers are feeling the pressures of other monetary obligations. This isn’t a bad thing by any means and can be easily and profitably accommodated by retailers. It simply means that these consumers tend to spend less money on major items or large “feel good” items. Here is another example. Once willing to buy the whole set of collectibles, now one piece at a time is purchased. This sense of delayed gratification has less of an impact on consumer thinking and therefore makes it easy to return to your store every few weeks for the next installment.

It is very easy to adapt to this trend in consumer thinking. For example, breaking down a gift basket to sell the individual items makes it easier for customers to purchase each piece. However, keeping an assembled gift basket on display provides customers with the option to purchase the pieces as a set for themselves or others. In this way, your customers are more willing to buy and try new products. Once they are familiar with these products, they are exponentially more likely to return to buy the same products as gifts for friends or for themselves.

However you choose to adapt to this trend, let customers know that they are important and that you believe this. Making it easy to fulfill the basic need to take care of one’s self is the hottest selling point anyone could want in 2009.

Trendy Advice: Take Advantage of Diffusers

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Everyone wants his or her home to smell good. A home with a fresh, clean scent helps unwind after a long day at the office. Home owners are often encouraged to keep their home smelling of freshly baked goods so that buyers will be reminded of kitschy moments spent around the oven. Whatever the favorite smell or the reason for loving it, buyers today are leaning toward a very particular product for spreading the aroma around.

Two Great Reasons To Offer Reed Diffusers

Fragrance diffusers have risen to popularity once again. The effects of reed diffusers can be sensed in many homes and offices across the country. This type of diffuser is especially popular because of their duality. Reed diffusers are a very efficient and environmentally friendly way to disperse aromas because they do not consume energy through burning like candles or incense. More than just a scent spreader, aromatic diffusers like this serve as beautiful home decor. This other function of reed diffusers can be largely attributed to their rise in popularity.

Forget The Decor:  Diffusers Go With Everything!

Reed diffusers and other aromatic diffusers go with nearly every home decor theme. The natural look of reed diffusers make these especially popular for Asian inspired home decor. The particular shape of the scented oil holder makes many reed diffusers the popular choice for contemporary home decor styles as well. Whatever the theme, today’s consumers have found a way to make this type of diffuser work for them.

Don’t Get Burned By The “No Burn” Rule

A rise in city dwelling leads to more customers looking for ways to decorate apartments. Collegiate life, rather dormitory life, also leads customers toward the same type of decorating ideas. Many apartment owners have a “no burn” rule that prevents the resident from burning candles or any other object with an open flame. Diffusers are perfect in this situation. The same great smells without the sulfuric smell afterward plus the appreciation of the landlord makes for happy apartment dwellers.