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MARCH 17-20, 2013 SHOW PREVIEW Sands Expo Center & Las Vegas Convention Center | Las Vegas, NV

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AROMAS FOR THE MIND & SPIRIT Love Is In The Air is dedicated to providing the finest natural products made from herbs, flowers, woods, spices, leaves, and essential oils at very affordable prices. Their incense sticks, cones, and wide variety of oils contain special formulas handed down from generations to bring joy and heart filled contentment in life. Their products include incense, multi-purpose fragrance, essential oils and burners, providing natural products with relaxing qualities. LOVE IS IN THE AIR LVCC – South Hall, Lower Level, Booth #SL5072 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….......……………………………………

PRODUCTS FROM THE HIVE Black Hills Honey Farm is a family owned and operated apiary. They sell 100% natural products such as Honey Balm, Bee Balm, Handsalve, Arthritis Rub, Massage Oils, Sugar Scrubs and Raw Honey. All of their products are completely free of synthetic fragrances, benzene, aluminum and other chemicals. BLACK HILLS HONEY FARM LVCC - South Hall, Lower Level, Booth #SL2739

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LIFESTYLE PRODUCTS FOR BETTER LIVING Since 1947, Briggs Healthcare has grown to be one of the largest privately held manufacturers and distributors of medical documentation, charting systems and healthcare products for seniors, adults and children. Featured here is the HealthSmart™ Kids Margo Moo™ Steam Inhaler, the first steam inhaler created just for kids. It helps relieve symptoms due to allergies, bronchitis, colds, flu, laryngitis, rhinitis, sinusitis and more by soothing with its steady vapor. Also featured is the Digger Dog™ Nebulizer which will ease any child’s fear or embarrassment of respiratory treatment. It’s a fun way to captivate the youngest consumers with medication delivery from a faithful dog. BRIGGS HEALTHCARE LVCC – South Hall, Lower Level, Booth #SL3837

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COVER UP YOUR BOO BOO WITH BLING A bandage is a sometimes a necessity, but it's not necessary for them to be ugly. That's why Boo Boo Bling was created. Girls (big and small) can proudly sport these types of bandages as an accessory and not be embarrassed of the cartoon character, crazy colors or plain boring bandage. Boo-Boo-Bling is an acrylic rhinestone decoration for your bandage; they supply clear bandages to match the bling you buy in every package. BOO BOO BLING LVCC – South Hall, Lower Level, Booth #SL3013

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IN THE MOOD FOR SOME HOT COCOA? McSteven's produces cocoas and drink mixes that are available in tins, sets and packets - great for impulse purchases! They also carry many unique licensed items including Hello Kitty, the PEANUTS Gang, Betty Boop, Elvis, the cast of Rudolph the Reindeer, Raggedy Ann & Andy and many high profile colleges. McSteven’s has something for every occasion. MCSTEVENS LVCC - South Hall, Lower Level, Booth #SL2737

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MOUTHWATERING CHOCOLATE Russell Stover Candies is a familiar and beloved name to lovers of chocolate. Currently the largest manufacturer of boxed chocolates in North America, the company's roots are deep in family values and traditions. They create, only the finest products such as, the large, luscious strawberries which are swirled into pools of melted milk, dark or white chocolate, and then carefully drizzled with even more chocolate for a special finishing touch. Every berry is unique, beautiful and delicious. Russell Stover also brought back the classic campfire treat, and it's bigger than ever! Featured on the popular "Unwrapped" series from Food Network, their Giant S'mores bar is a thick pillow of marshmallow covered in milk chocolate and sandwiched between two crunchy graham crackers. You'll feel just like a kid again! RUSSELL STOVER LVCC - South Hall, Lower Level, Booth #SL2729 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….......……………………………………

HANDMADE WITH QUALITY INGREDIENTS Fancy home-made jams, jellies, and syrups made the way the pioneers made them. Created with premium all natural ingredients from family recipes passed down and improved over five generations. The colors of their jams, jellies and syrups represent the true colors of the fruits from which they are made. Their products are not artificially enhanced with chemical additives or watered down. The flavors are rich and hearty, all made from the ripest best quality fruits. PIONEER VALLEY LVCC – South Hall, Lower Level, Booth #SL2736 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….......……………………………………

ONE BITE IS ALL IT TAKES Spokandy not only offers smooth and creamy chocolate, they also have a wide variety of products such as caramels, candy bars, fudge, coffee, mints and their signature candy “Murphys”. One bite is all it takes to treasure their fresh perfection. One of their best sellers is the smooth & creamy mints. They start with white coating, colored softly in pastels then flavored with pure peppermint oil. SPOKANDY LVCC - South Hall, Lower Level, Booth #SL2743

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JERKY MADE WITH GOURMET INGREDIENTS Country Archer officially began Jerky production nearly 50 years ago in Costa Mesa, California. Utilizing premium ingredients available through top-tier vendors, Country Archer was able to hand select gourmet cuts of extra lean beef and unique blends of deli spices to create its signature Jerky recipes. Their products contain no preservatives or MSG, which means the consumer, will get the finest quality available when it comes to a healthy snack. COUNTRY ARCHER LVCC - South Hall, Lower Level, Booth #SL2746

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WALK FASTER...THE CHILDREN ARE CATCHING UP Anne Taintor has been making people smile since 1985 with all her fabulous vintage products, delivered with the quirky, contemporary humor and retro graphics that you love. Find a variety of different products such as calendars, bags, cards, magnets, notepads and pens. ANNE TAINTOR LVCC - South Hall, Lower Level, Booth #SL3452

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THE LOOK YOU'VE ALWAYS DREAMED OF Finally your buyers can get a mullet whenever they feel like sporting that wonderful look by just placing this headband on. Your buyers can then complete the look with a track suit, we're sure the ladies will go crazy! MULLET ON THE GO LVCC - South Hall, Lower Level, Booth #SL945

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NOT YOUR ORDINARY TOOTHBRUSH HOLDER Flipper is a unique and patented product. Its functionality derives from its simple, but ingenious open and close mechanism. While other toothbrush holders open and close manually, the Flipper toothbrush holder opens and closes with the stroke of the toothbrush. These are great point of purchase items for pharmacies, zoo’s, gift and sports stores. THE DDR GROUP LVCC – South Hall, Upper Level, Booth #SU2085

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WHERE EVERY SONG IS YOUR OWN Their ever growing collection of personalized children’s music is designed to help kids learn, gain self-confidence, improve social skills, and inspire imagination…all while singing and dancing along with their favorite characters. Hear the Disney Princesses, Mickey Mouse, Elmo, Wiggles and more sing and speak the child’s name over 60 times throughout this one of a kind CD. It will be an instant hit and kids will listen to it over and over. Parents will be able to watch their kids face light up as they hear their name sung and spoken by the original cast. SONGS WITH MY NAME SERVICES LVCC - South Hall, Lower Level, Booth #SL3308 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….......……………………………………

WHO’S UP FOR A BALLOON FIGHT? The Tie-Not Portable Battle Pump is a portable pumping station that features the Tie-Not Tying Tool, which makes it easy for kids to fill and tie water balloons in seconds. Integrated handle makes it easy to carry anywhere. One gallon capacity makes approximately 20 balloons per filling. The battle pump includes 250 biodegradable water balloons so you can take the fun with you wherever you go! TIE-NOT LVCC – South Hall, Lower Level, Booth #SL3317 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….......……………………………………

MAKING NATURE FUN Warm Fuzzy Toys features a broad selection of unique toys & novelties, including licensed games and puzzles, as well as a wide array of exciting items themed in wildlife, sea life, reptile & amphibian, insect & butterfly, dinosaurs, earth science, and other fun. They have found that by focusing in developing nature-themed products, they are able to bring the best possible array of products to market. These products would work great in zoos, aquariums, museums, souvenir stores and more! WARM FUZZY TOYS LVCC – South Hall, Lower Level, Booth #SL2712 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….......……………………………………

SWEET DREAMS Pillow Pets Dream Lites are amazing nightlights that make bed time fun. Simply press the button and the Pillow Pet instantly projects a colorful, starry sky on ceiling and walls! It creates a magical and tranquil environment that helps kids ease into a restful sleep; they are even great for playtime. Each pillow pet has a built in timer that shuts off after 20 minutes, and can open to lay flat or folds up into a pet. All the Dream Lites come with 3 colors: blue, amber, or green or you can select to have all three colors transition every 4 seconds continually in a loop. The face of the particular pet is also projected along with the stars. PILLOW PETS LVCC – South Hall, Lower Level, Booth #SL3211

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SUPERB CRAFTMANSHIP Motor City Classics produces the most desirable, sought after classic model cars of the 1930's, pre and postwar cars, flamboyantly finned cruisers from the 1950's and the hottest muscle machines from the 1960's. The memorable design and unique styling of these cars are what drew people to car dealerships each year to check out their new models. Each model has been extensively researched, photographed and measured to ensure exact detailing and accuracy. MOTORCITY CLASSICS LVCC – South Hall, Lower Level, Booth #SL2043

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GREAT MINDS DRINK ALIKE The Unemployed Philosophers Guide offers an array of products with some of the world’s most famous, accomplished and colorful people -- alive or dead, real or fictitious. These great personalities include: Albert Einstein, William Shakespeare, Frida Kahlo, Leonardo DaVinci, Gandhi, Che Guevara and many more. Find everything from magnetic dress up sets to mints, plush to pillboxes, puppets to t-shirts. Most of the proceeds will go to unemployed philosophers (and their associates). A portion will also go to some groups working on profound causes. THE UNEMPLOYED PHILOSOPHERS GUIDE LVCC – South Hall, Lower Level, Booth #SL921 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….......……………………………………

ALLURING, CHARMING & ELEGANT Avance Accessories designs are created from semi-precious stones; silver, silver-plated to hand painted colors of pure silk, genuine leather, pearls and 24-carat gold. Your customers will feel like a $1,000 when they have their beautiful jewelry on. AVANCE ACCESSORIES Sands Expo - Hall "G", Booth #G454

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IT’S NOT JUST A WATCH, IT’S AN ATTITUDE Winky Designs specializes in making fun and fashionable wristwatches with an innovative twist! All watches use unconventional and unique straps which not only stand out, but are also super easy-to-wear. It’s art on your wrists to match your everyday outfit! Their chic watches are all practical timekeeping pieces that contain quality features such as water resistance and Japanese Quartz movement, ensuring good value for your money with every purchase. Winky Designs’ newest "On the Rocks" collection is a great combination of elegance and style. Each piece features precious stones hand-woven through genuine leather bracelets to create a design that reflects the cooling cocktail from which it takes its name. Its happy hour, every hour when you've got one of these on your wrist! WINKY Sands Expo Center – Hall G, Booth #G2405

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A FASHIONABLE AND UNIQUE BANGLE AND PURSE HOOK, ALL IN ONE FUMI is the new patented designer way to store your purse while in public. However, FUMI is not only a purse hook, it also functions as a bangle bracelet, and a purse accessory that hangs on the outside of your handbag. With eco-friendly packaging, the FUMI is made of recycled materials and has a 100% recycled rubber pad to grip any surface. The FUMI holds up to 25lbs and has a bypass that ensures it will stay on your handbag straps. Their bracelet/purse hooks are available in many designs and colors, so be sure to check them out! FUMI Sands Expo Center, Hall A, Booth #A848

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A LEADER IN NON-PRESCRIPTION BRAND EYEWEAR FGX Intl is the world’s leading designer and marketer of non-prescription reading glasses and value priced sunglasses. They have built a portfolio of highly-recognized, well-known eyewear brands including Foster Grant®, Magnivision®, Gargoyles®, Anarchy®, Corinne McCormack®, SolarShield® and SolarComfort®. They also hold licenses for legendary brands such as Ironman, Body Glove, Field & Stream™ and Rawlings®. FGX INT’L Sands Expo Center, Hall A, Booth #A1537

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A PLAYFUL BUNNY iHeart Wireless offers their buyers many designs when it comes to phone cases, such as this cute “Rabito” style or the lego design. Their products also include bluetooths, headsets, pouches, wallets, adapters, chargers and many more cellular and leather accessories. iHEART WIRELESS LVCC, South Hall, Upper Level, Booth #SU2168

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OUTDOOR LIVING ACCESSORIES OnlineStores.com operates over 20 niche retail websites. They sell flags, flagpoles, tea, teapots, safety equipment, custom hard hats, work boots and construction clothing, garden tools, power tools and promotional products. Their outdoor living store is Landscaper’s which is the online source for all landscaping needs. They carry a wide variety of products such as gardening tools, contractor supplies, power tools, garden hoses, sprinklers, outdoor heaters, outdoor fire pits, and more. At Landscaper’s you will find tools and products that will assist you in creating beautiful outdoor living spaces. ONLINE STORES LVCC – South Hall, Upper Level , Booth #SU3036

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• General Gift • Resort & Souvenirs • Candles & Aromatherapy • Holiday & Seasonal • Garden & Outdoor • Pet Products • Home Décor • Housewares / Kitchenware • Gourmet

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FASHION ACCESSORIES • Fashion / Trend Jewelry • Handbags • Sunglasses / Eyewear • Scarves / Wraps • Travel / Luggage • Leather Goods • Electronics Accessories • Footwear

HEALTH & BEAUTY • Cosmetics • Fragrance • Spa Products • Beauty Supplies • Personal Care • Styling Aids • Apparel & Footwear

TOYS, SOUVENIRS & NOVELTIES • Toys • Games & Puzzles • Plush • Novelties