Since returning home from the Atlanta Gift Show, I've had the chance to connect with several exhibitors and get the scoop on how the show went for them, and I was excited to hear some refreshing stories of success.

Suzy of Suzy Toronto said, "While attendance and traffic was way down, our sales actually doubled. I attribute that to our line of inexpensive gifts that are feel-good products."

And BB from BB Becker told me, "I think a lot of retailers went to the show with the strategy of buying a little less and staying for a shorter time frame, but a lot of my customers came out to order."

My goal was to focus on new products that are under $50 wholesale, so here are four more I found:

Peachtree Baby Cakes
They launched a new line of fun designer diapers at the show that were very cute. Each diaper has a saying, such as "Little Princess" and "Pee all you can Pee" (on camouflage), on the rear. In addition to their new Designer Diapers, they produce a line of adorable Baby Cakes, "diaper cakes" adorned with toys and products such as Burt's Bees and Johnson & Johnson. These are both perfect baby shower or baby homecoming gifts for your customers. If you don't have the room (or budget) to stock them all, think about ordering a sample cake of each style and then special ordering on an as-needed basis. I think both lines are a really fantastic addition to any baby section.

Beeby
Beeby produces a glitzy line of baby clothing, including 24 styles of onesies, and pant and shirt sets. (They also sell very cute diaper changing pads.) Perfect if you're in an area where glitz and glamour are important—even at a young age!

Banyan Paper
These totally awesome handbags are produced in the Philippines by women living near a garbage dump. (Banyan Paper formed a co-op of women to weave newspaper pieces into bags.) They offer six styles and the general color of the bag can be specified, plus they are a fair trade organization—every product they produce is with respect for the people and resources in the community. In addition to the bags, they have a second line of wonderful journals called Himalayan Foothills. The journals are made using 100% recycled cotton (cotton waste from local textile factories). Lastly, they have a line of handmade cards made in Rwanda by orphans who have lost both parents to HIV (and other diseases). These children pulp the paper and hand-cut each card. If you're looking for unique green products with stories for your store, these are well-made ones worth considering.

My Chit Chats
My Chit Chats produces a creative keepsake book called, "Did you Ever Go Parking." It's a 70-page journal for mothers to complete and give to their children or grandchildren. Each page features unique questions to help the mother tell some of the highlights of her life story in a fun and simple format. Sample questions include, "What was the biggest prank you ever pulled?," "Who was your best friend?" and "Who was your first kiss?"