Lay n’ Go no longer will you scream “clean up your toys!”

By Dhana Cohen | Published: May 11, 2012

As a mother of two boys, memories of their toys spread all

over the floor, makes me shiver!! Now 11 and 16, there are

no toys, and the product that could have aided THIS stressed

out mom is now available (go figure!!) Lay’ N’Go. Invented by a

husband and wife team Amy & Adam Fazackerley, they know the

pearls of toys, with 3 young boys and their legos! Magically you too

could clean up your kids toys in a snap with Lay N’ Go’s patent pending invention!

 

The Lay n’ Go is an Next Big ZING

Award winning product

for 2012 in the Kids Category!!!

Congrats!!



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Nonprofit Inventors Educational Association-UIA

By Dhana Cohen | Published: April 24, 2012

I had the privilege to work with the director, Mark Reyland, of the www.uiausa.org

United Inventors Association of America at the International Housewares Show last month.

Mark is probably one of the most knowledgable inventors, and connectors you will

ever meet. And the UIAUSA.org, is run to protect, educate and help inventors

in an industry that doesn’t always have a great reputation.

 

Please take a few minutes to go to their site, and join-

 

www.uiausa.org


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Hot, hot, hot!! Hey ladies, this one’s for you!

By Dhana Cohen | Published: April 24, 2012

I’m not there yet! but from what I understand, it really is

like you are sticking your body in the oven

ALL THE TIME! Yes ladies, I am talking about the big “M” menopause!

Haralee Weintruab, the creator of Haralee,

Cool Garments for Hot Women!

didn’t have the hot flashes from menopause, she

 

went through an unfortunate scare, Breast Cancer, and had the

same reaction, and decided to do invent something

for all the other women suffering at night !!

 

 

 

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The best kept secret for bikini waxing!!

By Dhana Cohen | Published: April 16, 2012

Bare Ease,  is a Zing award winner for the Women’s category 2012!!

I can honestly say, I hate getting bikini waxes, not that I am faint at heart,

Its just not a pleasant task, and it DOES hurt! Well now I along with all

the other millions of women out there will have relief, and in the most clever WAY!

Even the throw away panties!!!   BARE EASE!!!

 

And meet the creator Edna Ma, as you can see, Bare Ease

has REALLY made it!! ON the counter of Henri Bendel’s NYC!!

Congrats to her and this incredible product!!



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Its not your old card table and poster Lemonade stand! Little Green Money Machine

By Dhana Cohen | Published: April 9, 2012

Want to teach your kids the value of a dollar? Get The Little Green Money Machine!

 

Anthony Delmedico, the creator of The Little Green Money Machine, learned at a young age that if he wanted or needed something, he was going to have to work for it. When he was a boy, he started several kid businesses and earned money from them. Now, as a husband and father, he has founded many companies, and invented products, such as The Little Green Money Machine.  This product, which includes a book entitled Kids in Business Around the World and a business stand where kids can sell lemonade, ice cream, etc, received The Next Big Zing Award in 2012. The Little Green Money Machine is a great business tool to get kids started in learning how to create their own business and the business world as a whole.

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Miracle Babies inspired this mompreneur

By Dhana Cohen | Published: March 20, 2012

Susan Kiley didn’t know she was going to be

a mompreneur. It took the birth of her children

to give her the inspiration to create products

that work in multiple ways-the Snuzzle works

to cover the baby car seat, the nursing mom

and the grocery cart! Not only did Susan think about

all the new parents out there, but she thought

about form and function to help them save money too!

Another great Zing AWARD winner!!

http://splendipityinc.com/store/

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Summer is around the corner-get this award winning product for your next BBQ!!

By Dhana Cohen | Published: February 28, 2012

Who would have thought…a pocket for your burger!

Now you can take your imagination to the next level

with the Burger Pocket! A Next Big Zing AWARD winning

invention from the creator Michael Ajakie.

We tried it here at our Zing test kitchen,

and WOW! it worked fabulously!!

The first time, was a bit confusing, but after

we re-read the directions-it worked perfect

each time!



 

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Are you a hipp mama?? we promise you will be with this great invention!

By Dhana Cohen | Published: February 18, 2012

I can remember when both my boys were younger, I would attempt the “organized mama” thing

But without a doubt I would always leave something behind. I had the diaper bag in tow, it just

never had the items clearly separated ! No more excuses mom! You can now get your Hipp Mama on!

The most innovative product AWARD from The Next Big Zing 2012 is The Hipp Mama Tool Belt!

 

For More information about Hipp Mama, click here


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Why wasn’t this around when my kids were younger?? Buzzy4Shots

By Dhana Cohen | Published: February 7, 2012

OK, This is really the best invention I have ever seen!

Buzzy4Shots uses a vibration and ice pack to tease the nerves while a shot is being given!!

My son Austin, when he was little couldn’t stand shots-

one time the all skin and bones kid had to be held down by 3 adults to get a shot,

we actually gave up!

Sorry Austin that Buzzy wasn’t around!

Dr. Amy Baxter, mom and pediatrician inventor extraordinare!

 

 

congratulations Buzzy, you have been Zing’ed

with The Next Big Zing Award for innovation 2012!!!


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New Year’s resolution to get organized? Choose Cord Buddy!

By Dhana Cohen | Published: January 23, 2012

 

It doesn’t take much to get me excited about a new organizing tool!

And keeping those cords in one place is always a good thing,

that was the thought of inventor Carl Kwak!

The Cord Buddy comes in different designs, footballs,

golf balls and  light up versions too,

they have thought of everything, weighted down,

with indents for the cords to be kept snug between the

two parts. The magnets help too!

 

 

Congrats to The Cord Buddy for being selected as a

Next Big Zing  AWARD winner! 2011!

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Form and function in each Hidden Meaning necklace…

By Dhana Cohen | Published: January 11, 2012

Do you doodle? I do, and always have. Well this great invention was created by a mom who was doodling

the words “love is all you need”, with each letter over the other, and then added a peace sign..she decided

to have this design cast as a necklace…Once back, a strange thing happened. Other letters appeared in the design.

Would you believe EVERY letter and numbers 1-10 appeared. This Hidden Meaning necklace truly has a special symbolism,

and has been created for all to wear! Add your own message to the one you love, or for yourself!

Congratulations to them for winning The Next Big Zing award for jewelry!! 2011

 

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Wrap yourself in ” ahh” this winter with The Red Twist Wrap

By Dhana Cohen | Published: December 9, 2011

If yesterday was any indication of why women  love

The Red Twist Wrap, then it makes sense it won

The Next Big Zing AWARD for one of the most

innovative products of 2011

We had a home party with The Red Twist Wrap,

and what a success!

We felt great about sharing our little secret, under wraps

you might say !

Plus, knowing that for every wrap sold 10% goes to help

school age girls with their education

in China-another reason to LOVE these wraps!

Amy Cooper, founder of The Red Twist cashmere wrap,

knows all to well long trips

and staying cozy. She and her family spent several years

traveling back and forth between the

states and China, while her husband worked there. Immersed in the culture,

Amy loved walking the streets of the high fashion districts and markets

looking for that special cashmere wrap. Instead of finding it,

she created it…with the help of a Mongolian couple, her vision-

The Red Twist Wraps are made.


 

 

 

 

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Looking for a great gift for your favorite kids? evREwares!!

By Dhana Cohen | Published: November 14, 2011

The Next Big ZING Award for one of the coolest

kids product 2011 goes to evREwares!

Taking a spin on traditional t-shirt transfer, evREwares reusable

stickers can be used over and over, on different surfaces

and their designs are terrific!

 

Congrats! evREwares!!!!

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Check out the hot new toys and games CHITAG, Chicago Nov19 & 20

By Dhana Cohen | Published: November 9, 2011

We are so excited to be attending this years CHITAG,

the only Toy and Game Fair for consumers and retailers!

 

Here is a discounted coupon for you to use and share!!

Courtesy of The Next Big Zing

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I Choose American! great site-kudos Bridgette

By Dhana Cohen | Published: November 6, 2011

 

This summer we had the honor of meeting Bridgette,

the creator of the website, www.ichooseamerican.com

she supports and promotes products made exclusively

in America! supporting our economy, its wonderful

artists and inventors! we want to give a shout out to her!

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The most innovative umbrella you will ever see! The Brelli-AWARDED The Next Big Zing!

By Dhana Cohen | Published: October 18, 2011

We love The Brelli, this umbrella company has thought of everything!

From being earth conscious bamboo frame- to UVA/UVB sun protection

you will not only be taking care of the environment, but protecting

yourself from the sun’s harsh rays and of course rain!

Did we forget, look fabulous in doing so!


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Exercise without effort?? Yes it can be with The Effortless Stretching Strap

By Dhana Cohen | Published: October 7, 2011

A Next Big Zing AWARD winner Handsfree Living

has designed theseeffortless bands to aid people

who need a little extra assistance to stretch

and exercise.

Cathy Margoshes creator, knows what consumers

need when it comes to taking care of their bodies,

and her inventions have helped many

people.

Kudos Cathy for your Effortless Stretching Strap!


 


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Organizing your Holidays, and lights with this great AWARD winner!

By Dhana Cohen | Published: September 23, 2011

Congratulations goes out to Holiday Storage Solutions for being

 

The Next Big Zing winner of 2011 in the “HOME” category

 

Gary Hill is the inventor of this very innovative product.

Once you see how it works, you will be amazed by the ease of use!

 

Gary didn’t miss a beat!

 

 

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Summer maybe over, but Icee treats still need a holder!

By Dhana Cohen | Published: September 4, 2011

Congratulations to IceHuggy for winning

The Next Big Zing AWARD

for the KIDS Cateogry 2011!

 

Vickie Weber thought of everything when it came to designing

IceHuggy, even the youngest kids will be

able to place the IceHuggy onto any Icee Treat!

Mother of 6 kids, Vickie served up many Icee treats, always

had complaints under toe , “mommy, my hands are cold, mommy

my hands are sticky…” She like every other Mother of Invention,

thought, there had to be another way!

So with a Huggy in hand, scissors, needle and thread she cut

and designed the perfect Icee treat holder!

 




 

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Back to School doesn’t have to be embarrasing for Tween girls

By Dhana Cohen | Published: August 15, 2011

Congratulations to Dot Girl Products for being selected a Next Big Zing AWARD for Kids 2011 !!

Dot Girl’s First Period Kit is the perfect gift for your tween daughter. Starting Junior High is tough

enough. Dot Girl creators have thought about everything, from the packaging to supplies,including

the kit’s Answer Book,  heating pad, disposable underwear for that first time.

Terri and Kathy’s own stories, unforgettable at best, inspired them to create Dot Girl.

Thank you for creating this great product, so the the young girls in all of us won’t have

those moment of embarrassment!

 

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IV Pole Pals has won the coveted Next Big Zing AWARD for Kids Products 2011!

By Dhana Cohen | Published: August 8, 2011

As most inventions come out of necessity; IV Pole Pals hit home with Deric and Lynne Salser in away they didn’t want to experience. Their beautiful daughter Alex was diagnosed with a rare metabolic disorder called LCHAD.

Alex and the rest of the Salsers know all to well hospital rooms and the not so exciting IV Pole. With creativity and a little ‘mother and daughter of invention’, the IV Pole Pals were created!

Thanks to the Salsers, children in hospitals across the globe will no longer have to have a drab room, the pole pals come in 12 pets, 4 sports and flowers, hearts…you name it-even a chalk board to write notes…

We love giving The Next Big Zing award to products like IV Pole Pals, even more because they help sick children smile :-)

To hear more about The Next Big Zing AWARD for innovative products

Click here

 

go to IV pole pals for more information



 

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Taking care of Mother Earth one broken glass at a time!

By Dhana Cohen | Published: July 17, 2011

Laura Bergman,artist has designed beautiful jewelry from

reclaimed glass and has been honored

AWARD for the GREEN category 2011

The Next Big Zing love finding artists who embody

what it means to give back, whether its for

charities or the earth. Laura hates seeing broken glass

in the woods where animals walk barefoot…and out of that love

for these animals she has created jewelry for all to enjoy!



 

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CONGRATULATIONS TO MIXTURE BATH+BODY WINNER OF THE BEAUTY ZING-2011

By Dhana Cohen | Published: June 2, 2011

 

Dan DeLeon and his partner Jill Lee never really planned for the explosion of their all natural Bath, Body and Home line. Their smartest move was to attend a gift mart in Kansas City and then to hire rep firms across the country.

Now their products are in US, Canada, Mexico, Virgin Islands & Cayman Islands…

We understand the excitement, we fell in love with this line from their amazing scented candles to their

luxurious bath salts and lotions. We know you will love them too!

 

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Summer starting to heat up? Don’t let your ice cream treats create a sticky mess! Check out the Dripstik..

By Dhana Cohen | Published: May 31, 2011

Dripstik is your families best friend when it comes to summer time fun! No longer do you need

the wet wipes after an icy treat! We love DripStik and know you will too!

 

Awarded The Next Big Zing Kids Category winner of 2009!


DripStik

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Don’t forget to stock up on educational fun this summer!!

By Dhana Cohen | Published: May 25, 2011

Awarded The Next Big Zing 2011 Kids Category, congratulations to Suzi Wilczynski,

Archeologist and creator of Roman Town.

Roman Town is a fun interactive game for kids.

Get your kids thinking outside the

box this summer,

or as Dig IT likes to say “inside” the world through your computer “box”

Check out our video review!

DIG-IT, Roman Town

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Goodbye Oprah

By Dhana Cohen | Published: May 24, 2011

One of my fellow mommy bloggers and Ivoice contributors Beth Engelman brought her video camera over

to interview me about my Oprah moments, here is the link to the interview

Ivillage

 

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Zing Award Winner Highlight 2011 Everyone Category

By Dhana Cohen | Published: May 18, 2011

Karen Rosenzweig, from That’s All Greetings is the true definition of “a social entrepreneur” she took an unfortunate family situation (her sister’s cancer diagnosis) and created one of the funniest  greeting card companies in the world. Lawyer by trade, you would never know she had a creative side…until you start talking with her (or read her cards), she will make you laugh out loud!

You can find these great card through The Next Big Zing with a direct

link to That’s All

http://www.thenextbigzing.com/Product.cfm?ProductID=www_NextBigZi_6035A6E430489E00FA967273C40F3ABC|CATEGORYUUID7

 


 


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Welcome to The Next Big Zing’s blog

By Dhana Cohen | Published: May 10, 2011

We are so excited to be finally connecting to you our faithful fans every week! The Next Big Zing has had a crazed year so far, switching formats to be

more of a B2B model, providing inventors, artists, & mompreneurs with the most valuable marketing tool- The Next Big ZING AWARD!

According to The Small Business Growth Blog

The success of any business depends on two major factors – quality of the product and effective promotion. When it comes to marketing, business awards can prove to be very helpful in reflecting the superiority of your products vis–vis the competition. Winning a business award can give you sufficient leverage to charge higher prices for your product and gain new customers.

The positive publicity generated after winning a business award promotes sales thereby increasing your company’s revenue. Usually only a small entrance fee has to be paid while filing your nomination for an award, which is nothing when compared to all the free publicity a win attracts in industry publications and financial news.

And to top it off, our offerings don’t stop there… we are giving the PR world a shot in the arm by offering $50/month PR co-op program, contact dhana@thenextbigzing.com to find out how to take advantage of this great program!!



 

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