Showing posts with label Kaboodle Gifts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kaboodle Gifts. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Introducing our newest product line!

Personalized Anniversary and Wedding Crosses!

Personalized Anniversary and Wedding Crosses at www.kaboodlegifts.com


June is the most popular month of the year for weddings.

Personalized 10 Year Beside You Wedding Anniversary Cross


Whether you're shopping for a unique wedding gift for that special couple, or have someone dear to your heart celebrating their wedding anniversary, these personalized gifts are an excellent choice!

You can choose from a variety of different beautiful designs and different inscriptions which include scriptural passages along with traditional and contemporary motifs.

These elegant personalized gifts will serve as a lasting memento of a once in a lifetime event, and become a sweet reminder of that very special time in their lives.

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Personalized Kid’s Name Puzzle Stools

Personalized Kid’s Name Puzzle Stools
One of our popular personalized product lines, is our collection of Children's Name Puzzle Step Stools.Princess Wooden Step Stool
We have many different designs including Princess Wooden Step Stool and our Sports Wooden Step Stool to our Single Name Stools and more.

Each of our Personalized Step Stools can now be ENGRAVED on the bottom side with your own message to make our stools truly an exceptional personalized gift that will travel with each recipient for life. Engraved Message For Step Stools
This option has been well received from our customers and is available as an add-on option to each of our Personalized Step Stools.

When you order this item for your child, you can be certain that this gift will travel with them to their first apartment, house, and well into their marriage.

Our Personalized Child’s Wooden Name Puzzle Step Stools make a wonderful baby shower gift that will absolutely astonish the expecting mother.

All of our step stools are hand made in the USA and are custom made specifically for the recipient.

Sunday, October 7, 2012

Wood Burning Wild Duck Fire Pit Grill

Wild Ducks Outdoor Wood Burning Fire Pit Grill
It's October and in some places in the nation it's duck season...no it's rabbit season...no it's duck season. Each year thousands of folks make their annual trek to their duck blinds to take home their limit of ducks. Our wild ducks fire pit grill makes the perfect fire pit to have. Not only is it made from cold rolled steel, it has permanent legs attached to the bottom and can be carried around from the camp to the back yard.

In addition our Fire Pit Grills include a spark screen, fire poker, and weather cover all of which is included within the price of the item. The designs in each of our fire pits are produced by a CNC machine that cuts the pattern into the steel. The backside of the designs are reinforced so that sparks do not escape out the side of the fire pit but rather the sparks move straight up in the air.

Each of our fire pits have a Patina color to them and like with a good wine , age with time. We have a great guarantee against burn through and rust through. We guarantee that your fire pit will not burn through or rust through for the first five years. did we mention that all of our product carry FREE SHIPPING? Come see us at Kaboodle Gifts, you wont be disappointed!

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Kaboodle Gifts Expands Office Due to Growth

 White Wooden Name Puzzle Sports Step Stool

We are happy to announce that we are moving our offices to our new location. We have had record sales in 2010 due to our lines of personalized products. In order to maintain our level of customer service, incorporate new lines of product, and plan again for future growth, we have decided to make this change early in the year.

Our time line will be the following:

March 10th. This will be the last day that we can process any orders from our website, KaboodleGifts.com. You may still purchase on our website during our move.

March 11th through March 20th we will be moving our offices and reinstalling our computer networks as well as setting up our new offices.

March 20th we will also process all orders that have been placed during our move.

We hope that this move will be painless for both our customers and our staff.

Planning any move is a tedious task, one that we have been planning for months. We will be moving into a new office that is twice the size that we currently occupy currently.

We ask for your patients as we complete the final leg of this task.

Monday, September 27, 2010

Social Networking Comes To Kaboodle Gifts

Wilderness Bear Outdoor Wood Burning Fire Pit Grill

Social networking is a huge part of any business, at least any business that is serious. You have My Space, Facebook, Twitter and many more. Kaboodle Gifts is pleased to announce that we have added the ability to share our website, categories, and products with your social networking family and friends.

Each page now supports a share button that includes Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, and email. In addition to those buttons there is also a share link that opens up your options to include Digg, Google and many other choice to share our website and products with.

Now when you are searching our site and see a GIFT that might be of interest to someone you know, you can share our site, category, or even the specific item with your friend that may be interested in our products.



Notice that in the left hand side of the image of our home page that there is a share link, which opens up to include several options. Next to the share button are the links for Facebook, My Space, Twitter, Email, and Print. You have several options to share our site with your social networking groups.



The next example shows the share button on a product page. The button is below the product description and above the footer of each category page and product page, as well as every other page of our website.

We are very excited about the addition of this share button.It has never been easier to tell your friends about Kaboodle Gifts.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

American Made Outdoor Fire Pits at Kaboodle Gifts

Wild Ducks Outdoor Wood Burning Fire Pit and Grill It is the center of attention to any camping experience, The Outdoor Fire Pit. Not only does it keep you warm but it also is a great way to relax and enjoy your company. Not only does our American made outdoor fire pits meet these expectations, they exceed them.

Our fire pits are made from cold rolled steel. They have a patina finish on them that does nothing but enhance the fire pit over time, making it one of the best surfaces that you can have in a fire pit. In addition to that our outdoor fire pits come in several designs that are sure to create a conversation from any camper that passes your campsite.

Each of our designs are cut into the steel with a CNC machine and wires are welded on the backside of the design to keep the smoke from escaping out of the sides of the fire pit, yes that is right the smoke goes straight up and not in your face. The fire pit is also portable so it can be used at a campsite or at a tailgate party for your favorite team. The legs are welded right to the fire pit so that you have a stable base to enjoy your fire or cook your meal.

Each of our fire pits is shipped FedEx right to you at no additional cost to you. So the price you see is the price you pay. Not only do we offer a solid product we also offer value as well. Speaking of value, each fire pit is backed by a 5 year guarantee against rust or burn through, comes with a spark cover, grill , weather cover,and a fire poker. We can tell you that we have never had a fire pit returned to us for any reason.

If you have any questions or comments on this subject contact us via our comment form and we will answer them right here for you.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Fancy Decorative Birdhouses Return to Kaboodle Gifts.Com

Thatched Roof Bird HouseWhile Kaboodle Gifts specializes in personalized gifts we felt the need to expand our lines of gifts for those that aren't looking for a personalized gift but rather a gift that can express your personality in a whimsical way. One such type of gift is our Fancy Decorative Birdhouses. Each of our designs have been a proven winner in our company's history, to such a degree that we have brought them back. We have included a special deal with the return of our birdhouses. Buy two or more and save 25% on your purchase. Simply enter the coupon code multibirdhouses when checking out and receive your discount.

*This discount is for multiple purchases of bird houses and cannot be used, or applied toward other merchandise purchases made at the same time as your bird house purchases.*

Vintage Styled Camper Trailer Bird HouseEach of our birdhouses are very well detailed in design. With their vibrant colors, attention to detail, and affordability, this is a great deal that we are proud to offer. In addition to the money saving deal of 25% off your purchase we also offer free shipping to boot!

If you are looking for a gift that isn't personalized, a gift that is economical, affordable, and offers value, take a look at Kaboodle Gifts.com

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Wood Burned Engraving Added For all Personalized Step Stools

Personalized Natural Wood Name Sports Stool 9 to 12 Letters The Re- Grand Opening of Kaboodle Gifts. com has been a huge success. With the addition of several new products, we not only carry personalized gifts but you will find a whole host of new and exciting items that have been received very well.

One of those products has that has been selling very well is our Personalized Wooden Step Stools. We have several different styles from our Princess Wooden Step Stools, to our Sports Wooden Step Stools, to our Name Wooden Step Stools.

Each of our Personalized Step Stools can now be Wood Burned engraved on the bottom side to make our stools truly an exceptional personalized gift that will travel with each recipient for life. We can offer you up to six (6) lines of personalization with each line supporting up to thirty (30) characters per line. The font size will vary depending on the length of message.Engraved Message For Step Stools
This option has been well received from our customers and is available as a $9.95 add on to our regular price of our Personalized Step Stools.
When you order this item for your child, you can be sure that this gift will travel with them to their first apartment, house, and well into their marriage.

Our Personalized Wooden Step Stools make a wonderful baby shower gift that will absolutely astonish the expecting mother.

Because our step stools are hand made specifically for the recipient, the process time to create your specialized treasure can and often takes 3 to 4 weeks to produce and ship. Please plan ahead for this processing time. Your wait will be rewarded!

Saturday, April 3, 2010

Grand Re- Opening of KaboodleGifts.Com

Roman Holiday Tote Bag Completely remodeled, revamped and offering new products that you wont see on any of our other sites.

Our website designer has been working long hours to make this happen and has done an excellent job in creating the new Kaboodle Gifts. In addition to adding the great products that we have carried over the past two years, she has added several additional products and categories that are sure to please a wider audience. This new look and addition of products will make your gift giving that much more special.

Let's face it, everyone likes to save money. We don't charge for personalization and we don't charge for shipping either!

Some of the new categories are Baby Boutique, Men's Gifts, and Toys.

Included in the Baby Boutique category are some adorable Baby items, such as Everywhere a Neigh Neigh Horsie Romper, Little Cow Romper Set by Mud Pie, and a Golf Bubble Blue Seersucker Romper.

Our hard to find Kid's Halloween Costumes include Sleeping Beauty Princess Gown Costume, Fire Fighter Fireman Costume, and a Snow White Gown Costume.

Our Men's Gifts include a Personalized Yukon Lock Back Pocket Knife, a Personalized Hampton Executive Golf Putter Set, and a Personalized Modern Times Desk Clock.

Our Toys category is an exciting addition as well which includes a Personalized Silver Yo Yo, The United States Write-A-Mat Placemat with a great offer for the Learning Mat Wipe Off Crayons, as well as a Monster 8 pc Bowling Game in Zippered Case.

We also have a large selection of Kid's Room Signs to brighten any child's room.

We offer two forms of payment with our products. The first method you can use your credit card securley by clicking on the red Add to Cart button located on the right hand side upper portion of each product page. The second method is PayPal. PayPal has millions of accounts and is a well known and trusted. The PayPal button is located directly underneath the red Add to Cart button on ach product page.

We are very excited to be able to offer a wide varitey of products to a diverse group of customers. In a time when most websites are downsizing due to the lack of sales and work force we at Kaboodle Gifts are expanding and building market share.

Sunday, October 18, 2009

White Enamel Finish Puzzle Stools at Kaboodle Gifts

Personalized White Wood Name Stool 9 to 12 LettersIn our previous post we announced that we are adding new product at Kaboodle Gifts. Specifically personalized puzzle name stools. In this same vein we have now begun to add our line of white enamel personalized name stools.

Made in America specifically for you our personalized white enamel stools are made from the same quality materials as is our personalized natual finish stools. The paint is non toxic so it wont hurt your intened recepient. Currently available in the single name format, the stools range in length from 14 inches to 20 inches, depending on the length of the name. They are 8 inches wide and 7.75 inches in height.

We are proud to bring to the table yet another unique made in America product that we know our current and future customers will appreciate.

It is an exciting time to be involved with Kaboodle Gifts!

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Personalized Wooden Name Puzzle Stools at Kaboodle Gifts

Personalized Wooden Single Name Puzzle Stool We are excited to tell all of you about our new product that we are currently beginning to release at Kaboodle Gifts. Our Personalized Wooden Name Puzzle Stools are magnificent! Made from solid wood, our wooden stools are hand made and manufactured right here in the U.S.A. Additionally we are releasing three different models. You can have your childs name made to fit right inside the stool itself. Each model has a natural finish to the stool while the letters for your childs name is offered in three different color choices; primary colors,jewel, or pastel.

The stools themselves are 20 inches long, (maximum length) 8 inches wide and 7.75 inches in height. Your childs name interlocks in the cut out which is in the middle of stool top. Each stool is handmade so there is no one stool that is exactly alike making this another great unique product offered by Kaboodle Gifts.

Currently we are offering these personalized wooden name puzzle stools in the single name version only and in three versions; (1-5) letter names, (6-8) letter names, and (9-12) letter names. Each version offers three choices of color for the letters of your childs name and all are painted with non toxic paint so you know that it is safe for your child to handle them.

In addition to the new product that we have released we have much more to come as we are in the final stages of releasing our other Made in America products of this style. In the coming weeks look for 2 name wooden stools both in natural and white finish. Our Birthday stools which will also be offered in natural and white finish will be coming soon as well as our Natural and white personalized coat racks.

It is an exciting time to be involved with Kaboodle Gifts, wheather you read our blog, are one of our many valued customers or are behind the scenes. Keep watching as Kaboodle Gifts releases our great product offerings and pay attention to the coupon codes at Kaboodle Gifts and our sister site at Bonanzle.

Saturday, June 20, 2009

Kaboodle Gifts Issues Press Release on New Patina Product Firepits

Moose Trees Wood Burning Fire Pit Grill Kaboodle Gifts has issued the long awaited Press Release for our new line of American made fire pits. It is a custom to issue such Press Release's with each new line that Kaboodle Gifts implements into our online catalog.

As you can see there are several designs to choose from. In addition we also offer a personalized Patina Fire pit. With our personalized fire pit you may choose your text, up to twenty characters and in turn we will have your choice machined into the side of the fire pit. This is an excellent way to create a conversation piece in your back yard around family and friends.



Each of our fire pits comes standard with a poker, spark screen, weather cover, and grill, and the shipping is included to the lower 48 United States.

Scott Nash
Kaboodle Gifts

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Wood Burning Personalized Fire Pits

Wood Burning Outdoor Personalized Fire Pit Our Patina Products Fire Pits are now available at Kaboodle Gifts! Now you can have a fire pit that makes a statement! Character limit is twenty characters. Your family and friends will be in awe of your personalized fire pit. In addition you can also choose two images to flank your personalized name. The lay out will be(Your 1st Image choice)YOUR NAME(Your second image choice). If one image is chosen then that image will be used twice. Your chosen image(s) and name will be spaced evenly around the circumference of the fire pit.

There are several reasons to personalize your fire pit. Here are a few examples:

  • Retirement

  • Father's Day

  • An accomplishment

  • For the Deer hunter

  • For the Duck Hunter


  • Made from cold rolled steel, our fire pits measure 30"(L)x30"(W)x16"(H. They have welded legs to stablize your pit. They are portable so that you can take them to the camp ground, second home, community church event, virtually anywhere you go!

    Made in America, all of our fire pits come with a poker, grill, weather cover, and a spark screen. If you have a fire ban in your area, the spark screen allows you to have a fire and stay within you fire ban guide lines.

    In addition shipping is included in the price of your purchase as well as a five (5) year guarantee against rust through or burn through.

    This is simply the best fire pit that you will ever own!

    See our Standard Fire Pits here.

    Each pit, along with all the items included above, as well as free shipping, are priced at $229.99

    Sunday, October 26, 2008

    Kaboodle Gifts Latest Press Releases- Kaboodle Gifts

    Personalized Cowgirl Ceramic Beer Stein 16oz.

    There are several ways to bring attention to your business via the internet.




    • Viral marketing - Giving something away for free in hopes that your business name will get deep exposure in return.

    Search Engine Optimazation- Utilizing keywords in your titles and descriptions to gain high ranking placement on search engines like Google, Yahoo, and MSN.


    Press Releases- Announcing to the world that you have created a new gadget, product, or service, or opened a new business. Done correctly you can get exposure from main stream news organizations, papers, and even your local news agencies.



    Kaboodle Gifts, LLC uses press releases in a way that informs our new potential customers of what we are doing. We have chosen to use PRlog.org as our press release agent. We currently have two press release's that have given us great exposure to new customers.



    Our first press release simply announced that we were adding a new line of personalized gifts. Listed below are both of or press releases that can be viewed in their entirety.

    Kaboodle Gifts, LLC Announces New Line Of Personalized Products

    Kaboodle Gifts, LLC Adds Personalized Kids Room Signs To Their Online Catalog



    You can and will get an added amount of exposure by using press release distribution. In addition to letting the world know who you are you can also write articles for distribution.

    Bookmark our Press Room and keep up with all the information that is going on with Kaboodle Gifts!



    Scott Nash

    Wednesday, October 1, 2008

    Does Kaboodle Gifts Offer a Physical Catalog

    Personalized Billiards Poker Chip SetThis is a question that we receive frequently in email. In order to answer that I've decided to take a look at why Kaboodle Gifts doesn't bring a physical catalog into your living room.

    When you go to your mailbox to get your mail you often receive several catalogs from different places that you have ordered from such as Sears, Woman Within,Roamans, and many more. While the catalog houses are taking advantage of multi-channel marketing it is costing them a large amount of money, resources, and time to bring that catalog to your doorstep in hopes that you will fill out the order form and return it to them with an order.

    What you might not know is that there are several versions of a catalog from the big catalog houses. Why is that you are asking yourself? Well let me answer that for you. There are several versions of a catalog because there are several types of buyers for that catalog brand. There are those that rarely buy from a catalog, those that moderately purchase from a catalog, and there are those that frequently buy from a catalog. With that being said there are also different prices for the same item in those catalogs depending on what category of buyer you are.

    An example of that might be Sally, your next door neighbor might purchase from the same catalog house as you. Both of you buy the same items, let's say you both bought the Kids Personalized Children's Noahs Ark Room Sign. She makes her purchases very rarely and buys only what she needs. You on the other hand might be a frequent purchaser and buy on impulse, you flip through the catalog circle what you like and fill out the order form mail it off and sit and wait in anticipation of your arrival usually two- to four weeks later. While Sally's item that she purchased cost her $19.95 because she makes few purchases, that very same item that you purchased cost you $16.95. Because you bring more volume to the catalog house your cost will be cheaper for the same thing that Sally just bought from the same catalog house.

    Which brings me back to why Kaboodle Gifts doesn't offer a physical catalog. The costs of maintaining several versions of a catalog are very high.We like to treat each of our customers equal. We offer the same discount to all of our customers whether you purchase a single item or multiple items. We don't have the overhead of maintaining a customer list, and by that I mean we don't pay the United States Post Office any money to purchase you name from their databases, or in fact any other list supplier.

    One last thing is that we don't have the waste that many catalog houses have. Let me explain, How many times have you received a catalog and just files it in the waste basket? Lined you litter box with its pages?, or used the pages to start a fire in the fireplace? Kaboodle Gifts doesn't have that waste factor to think about. So there are the reasons that Kaboodle Gifts doesn't offer a physical catalog, it is just to costly for our customers. When we are paying upwards of $3.50 to $4.00 for a gallon of gasoline, we feel that we, at Kaboodle Gifts, are doing what is right for our customer base.

    Scott Nash
    Kaboodle Gifts, LLC

    Monday, September 15, 2008

    October Trade Show Dates- Kaboodle Gifts

    Personalized Carriage Children's Girl's or Boy's Room Sign
    Right now is when you should be looking at trade shows as an additional source for your products. Trade shows are great for making new business contacts, finding new and unique products for your business, and seeing first hand what new trends are coming around the corner.

    Below is a listing of trade shows for the month of October;


    Date: October 3-5

    Annual Pet Industry Trade Show

    Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont/Chicago IL.

    Telephone: 312-663-4040



    Date: October 3-5

    Gem, Jewelry & Lapidary Trade Show

    Embassy Suites, Detroit, MI.

    Telephone: 601-879-8832



    Date: October 3-5

    Great American Gem Show

    Denver Merchandise Mart, Denver, CO.

    Telephone: 301-294-1640



    October 3-5

    International Vision Expo West,

    The Sand Expo & Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV.

    Telephone: 800-840-5628, 203-840-5628



    October 3-6

    Kansas City Gift Show

    Kansas City Gift Mart

    Overland Park, KS

    Telephone: 913-491-6688



    October 4-6

    International Esthetics Cosmetics & Spa Conference

    Orange County Convention center, Orlando, FL.

    Telephone: 800-624-3248, 805-995-2989



    October 4-7

    National Bridal Market

    Chicago Apparel Center- Merchandise mart, 2nd Floor

    Chicago, IL.

    Telephone: 800-677-6278, 312-527-4141



    October 5-7

    L.A. Market Week

    California Market Center

    Los Angeles, CA.

    Telephone: 800-225-6278, 213-630-3737



    October 5-7

    Minneapolis Mart Home & Gift Show

    Minneapolis Mart

    Minneapolis, MN.

    Telephone: 800-626-1298



    October 5-7

    western food Industry Expo

    Mandalay bay Resort & Casino

    Las Vegas, NV.

    Telephone: 916-448-3545



    October 6-8

    Great American Gem Show- Intergem

    Pontchartrain Center

    New Orleans, LA.

    Telephone: 301-294-1640



    October 10-13

    Denver Apparel and Accessory Market

    Denver Merchandise Mart Complex

    Denver, CO.

    Telephone: 303-293-6278 ext. 5225



    October 11-14

    Atlanta Women & Children's Market

    Atlanta Apparel Mart

    Atlanta, GA

    Tepephone: 404-588-9490



    October 13-15

    Great American Gem Show- Intergem

    Connecticut Expo Center

    Hartford, CT.

    Telephone: 301-294-1640



    As with all trade shows you will have to provide your business information to obtain your credentials to get into the shows. Be prepaired to fax, show or email any of the following pieces of information; business card, sales tax license, Federal Employer Identification Number (F.E.I.N). Be prepaired to buy as all of the reps will be prepaired to write orders.


    Have a great time at the trade shows, and if you think about it post back to let us know how successful you were at the shows.
    Scott Nash



    Monday, September 1, 2008

    Personalized " Fly-Boy" Children's Room Sign- Kaboodle Gifts

    Personalized Fly-Boy Children's Room SignWe have added a new category to our website located here. The new category is called Personalized Children's Room Signs. We think that it is going to be a huge hit for Kaboodle gifts.


    • There are several different Personalized Room signs to choose from including:
    1. Our Personalized Princess Children's Room Sign

    Our Personalized Dinosaur Children's Room Sign

    Our Personalized Girl or Boy Blocks Room Sign

    and many more.

    Our Personalized Children's room signs are normally priced at $ 40.99. Currently we are offering them at $33.95. that is a 17% discount off the list price. In addition, if you choose to use Google checkout you will receive an additional 10% discount on your total purchase with Kaboodle Gifts. So you can see the potential for great savings!

    Each sign's dimensions are 9" x 12" with a black border trim that really sets each of these signs off. Along with the black borders each sign has its own vibrant colors that make them a show stopper for both the children and their parents.

    Currently we offer two types of payment methods; Paypal and Google Checkout. We offer a coupon code for an additional 10% savings if you choose to use Google Checkout.

    Saturday, August 30, 2008

    A New Candidate for President Of The United States- Kaboodle Gifts

    Personalized Individualized Unique Fireman Picture Frame It's not often, more like never that I reveal my thoughts on whom to vote for for the Office of President of The United States. My feelings are personal as I am sure that they are with the rest of you.

    With all of the "firsts" going on this within this Presidential cycle, I felt compelled to to bring this video to your attention.

    Kaboodle Gifts Owner Runs For Office

    In the meantime make Kaboodle Gifts your online stop for your personalized products!

    Have a safe and fun Holiday weekend!

    Scott Nash

    Friday, August 29, 2008

    10% Off Total Order With Google Checkout- Kaboodle Gifts

    Personalized Counting Sheep Baby Girl and Baby Boy Picture Frame Throughout the summer months we have been offering a 10% discount on the total purchase of any of our products at Kaboodle Gifts when you use Google Checkout as your payment method. When we announced this discount it was originally intended to be for the summer months only.

    Our discount has been more successfull than we anticipated and therefore we will keep offering this discount at our website only.

    Although this is a great offer it will not last so take advantage of this offer soon because it will dissapear without notice. So use this code; kg10 to get your discount when you checkout.

    We would like to take this time to wish everyone a safe and pleasant holiday weekend.

    Scott Nash

    Monday, August 11, 2008

    What are Trade Shows and How Can I Attend?- Kaboodle Gifts

    Cigar Humidor Trade shows are events that are held throughout the United States and different Countries all over the world. In this article I will be concentrating on the trade shows that are held within the United States.

    No matter what niche or type of item that you sell , more than likely there are trade shows that have several vendors that represent your type of item that you sell. For instance there are trade shows for crafts, automotive parts and supplies, apparel,footware,computers,furniture,furnishings, and housewares just to name a few.

    Owning your own business has its advantages. Trade shows are where buyers go to see what is hot and selling in any particular segment of the industry that they represent. Now that I have answered the first question of this article , what is a trade show? Let's move on to the next part of the title question, how can I attend a trade show?

    Attending a trade show starts with first finding them. There are several shows in different states running all the time. One way to find them might be dong a search on Google for your specific niche category.

    Here is a Google search for Food Service Trade Shows. Although I searched for a specific category the search is all over the place and may not give you what you are looking for. That brings me to the next way that you can find trade shows; Trade Publications.

    Doing a search for trade publications in Google turns up several hits for different trades. One in particular that I like is this one. Trade Pub has several good magazines that they will mail you for free. I had to complete a qualification page to get my magazine. If you meet their target market it took about 3-4 weeks to get on their system and receive my catalog.

    The last way to find trade shows is keep following this blog. I have in front of me the 2009 trade show calendar so you can plan for your next years business. You are planning for next year ?

    Before I post a few trade show names and links I want to add a personal note. I know how hard it is to find good sources of information when it comes to sourcing products. In the few years that I have been sourcing products for Kaboodle Gifts ,I have come across internet sources that want your money before they will show you the goods. I have paid for one source that I continue to use today. My whole point of this blog post is to help those that are like me, Hungry! That being said here are a few sources for trade shows:


    March 22-24 Smoky Mountain Spring Gift Show- Gatlinburg TN- Gatlinburg Convention Center

    This show is geared to the souviner and gift industry.

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    June 2-4 Licensing International Expo - Las Vegas, NV- Mandalay Bay Resort

    Want to license that favorite character, team logo, original artwork?

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    January 7 The Heratige Cash & Carry Wholesale Market- Gettysburg, PA.

    Traditional new ideas for the home and garden.

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    So here is just a few samples of trade shows. What you will need to do is provide the contact person for each show and give them your business information. Usually this means that you need to fax, pdf, or snail mail your business card and sales tax license. Each show is different and may or may not require more or less information. Then you should receive a buyers packet of information in the mail containing items like a layout of the convention center and vendors. Be preparied to write your purchace orders because the vendors will be prepaired to sell you their merchandise.

    One last item. A cash and carry trade show is just that. You bring your cash and carry your product out with you. This type of trade show is geares more to the small business owner that doesn't write purchase orders.

    I hope that this has helped you in your search for product sourcing. I'll be posting more trade show events in the future so be sure to bookmark this blog. Feel free to leave a link back to your blog when you comment I have removed the rel="nofollow" tags in this blog so that the posts will get indexed better in the search engines.

    Scott Nash