April 19, 2017
by Carla Hay
Consumer Product Events held a product preview at Morton’s in midtown Manhattan on April 19, 2017. Although, the event focused on items for the home, gadgets and other things that would make great gifts for Mother’s Day or Father’s Day, the participating companies in the event have products and services that are diverse enough for gift-giving on any occasion, whether that gift is for yourself or someone else.
Here are some of the highlights for people interested in cuisine, travel or pets:
There are a lot of pasta products on the market, but Victoria Chef Collection is highly recommended because not only is it delicious (I tried it myself) but it’s perfect for people who want a homemade-style “heat up and go” instant pasta meal with sauce, without having to make everything from scratch.. And for people who like to support socially and environmentally conscious companies that offer organic items, you should know that Victoria Chef Collection says its gourmet pasta meals are made with clean label ingredients. Victoria Chef Collection currently comes in two flavors: Penne Alla Vodka and Penne Marinara.
Red Copper is known for its red ceramic, non-stick cookware that makes it easy to cook without butter, oils and other fatty ingredients. According to the company, its cookware is also made of PDFA- and PTFE-free copper infused with aluminum with strong, lightweight, chip-resistant materials. In other words, it’s thoroughly modern and ideal for those who want cookware that is “detoxified”, i.e., free from lead, cadmium and toxic heavy metals. Red Copper also has a ceramic-lined coffee mug that the company says can keep hot liquids heated for up to eight hours and cold liquids chilled for up to 12 hours.
Hotels By Day is a fantastic app and website catering to people with mid-to-upscale budgets who need to book a hotel room on short notice. If you’ve ever been temporarily stuck in a city due to flight schedules, or have had an unexpected extended stay during a trip, or if you just have any reason to book a hotel room for less than 24 hours, Hotels By Day offers all that and more at a discount. Many of the participating hotels are near airports.
Dog parents and dog caregivers have so many choices when it comes to dog shoes, but PoochieBoots should definitely be considered an option. Not only are there numerous unique designs available (from holiday themes to “bad boy skulls” to emojis), but the PoochieBoots product line is also flexible enough for any type weather. (Many dog shoes tend to focus on protection against cold weather.) The convenient Velcro-styled straps for the shoes give it a clutter-free, extra measure of security that many dog shoes don’t have. The owner of PoochieBoots has a dog herself and knows exactly what it’s like to want to find the ideal footwear for a dog. People who support pet adoption and animal welfare should also know that PoochieBoots says it donates $2 from the sale of every set of boots to animal rescues and other shelters.
And some of the event’s other products that are also worth mentioning include:
AromaDome—an aromotherapy-styled fabric dome that fits over a massage table or bed.
WraPurse—a disposable, protective cover for the bottom of purses.