Aaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhh a.ROMA™ A New Kind of Stress Ball

A New Kind of Stress Ball That Really Makes Scents, Literally Draper, Utah USA (November 15, 2006) - Just when you thought you had seen it all when it comes to stress balls, drum roll please.....the a.ROMA ™ ball enters stage left. This fabulous stress ball literally does make "scents". With each squeeze the pure essential oils embedded deep inside of each a.ROMA™ ball fill your personal space and lift your spirits - taking you to a new level of ultimate stress relieving relaxation, and to think - you can have all of this in a generously sized stress ball that fits within the palm of your hand.

HandStands® proudly introduces its newest addition to a line of stress balls - the a.ROMA ™ Pure Aromatherapy Ball. The line up includes 5 natural and therapeutic fragrances: Cucumber Melon (green), Mango Mandarin (orange), Lemon Verbena (yellow), Pink Grapefruit (pink) and Eucalyptus Mint (aqua). "Countless hours of research and development have gone into our selection of the essential oils," states Lisa Vincent, a product manager at HandStands. Each scent has been carefully selected and formulated to provide specific benefits for its user. Cucumber Melon will bring tranquility, Mango Mandarin entices relaxation, Lemon Verbena will energize, Pink Grapefruit brings inspiration and Eucalyptus Mint will purify. The result is a fantastic stress ball that transforms any environment into a rejuvenating experience with each squeeze.

Not only will consumers get to enjoy a beautiful colorful stress ball - they will also receive the aromatherapy benefits contained within each squeeze. "This aromatherapy product is amazing!" states Alan Wheatley, CMO of HandStands "It delivers natural aromatherapy, at a low cost, into the hands of the masses. Literally!...and that is what HandStands is all about."

HandStands is proud to make this product available in national retailers as well as other leading national specialty stores nationwide. The suggested retail price for each ball is $4.99 each. For additional information regarding the a.ROMA ™ ball or to learn about other recent innovations, contact HandStands® at 800-228-8987

About HandStands: Founded in 1983, HandStands (www.HandStands.com) is a privately-held and rapidly-growing product innovation company that sells consumer and electronics accessories through major U.S. retail and promotional distribution channels. A pioneer and current worldwide market leader in stress relieving accessories, HandStands product offerings range from iPOD accessories to automotive air fresheners to stress reduction products. HandStands' mission is to manufacture and aggressively market innovative, high-quality, and competitively-priced accessories through a professional, principle-based organization.

HandStands® Contacts:

Lisa Vincent Product Manager Lisa @HandStands.com 1-800-228-8987 x 321

Chris Anderson Vice President Sales, Consumer Products Division chris@HandStands.com 1-800-228-8987