A wonderful review on a Boo Bear

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Bec

Reviews and feedback in any shape or form are an essential element to selling products online. They help the buyers choose whether the items are worth buying and it also helps the makers to make adjustments/improvements to have that quality in their work and it also gives them a sense of worth in their work. Thats right we all like a bit of credit for what we do and we also like to know that what we are creating is special.

I have been given the opportunity to have a review done by a great childrens website Kid Independent on one of my Boo Bears. Always a relief in gettin postive feedback, phew!

Head on over and take a squiz. It may also give you a little insight into what Mellebug is all about.

On another Boo Bear note I am having a MARKET NIGHT over on my FB page this Sunday 24th June 2012 7.30pm WST (Perth, Australia). I am releasing the last 8 bears (4 of each) of the season at special FB prices as there are no listing fees. I will also have other winter stock reduced to make way for the next wave of Mellebug Hats. I will be adding the bears as I make them.

A great chance to pick up a bargain.

Caring for your Boo Bear/Lupin products.

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Bec

Last winter I introduced the Boo Bear Lupin Heatpacks. Cute bears that are perfect to keep warm with at night or to soothe a sore tummy. They are all handmade with double stitching to prevent leakage and are made using 100% Western Australian Lupins.

Lupins are a wonderful alternative to using wheat or rice in heat or cold packs.

They:

Can be quickly heated in the microwave
Can be placed in the freezer to be used as a cold pack.
Very little odour.
30% lighter than wheat heat bags / packs..
Less allergenic than its counterpart wheat (* exception for those allergic to peanuts).
Not treated with chemicals or fungicides.
Heat is Longer lasting that traditional wheat bags.
Lastly it is more resistant to moisture then wheat allowing it to be cleaned more readily.

* Lupins come from the same family as the peanut and is advised not to be used by those suffering from peanut allergies.

How to keep your Lupin Heat/Cold pack clean.

If your Heatpack is slightly soiled then a quick sponge with luke warm water to remove and then to hang up to dry as soon as possible. When cover is dry, rub lupin bag briskly between your hands to ensure grains are dry.

If your heatpack is in need of really good clean then you can immerse the pack in warm soapy water and scrub gently with your hands. Rinse and then squeeze out excess water or alternatively put it in a spin cycle of your washing machine. Then immediately put out into the sun (make sure that its a hot day).

I place my bears on the shadecloth out the back and every now and then turn it over and rustle the beans around to ensure that is all gets dry.

An alternative to hanging outside is too place in a conventional oven on very low temp with the door ajar.

To finish I think it is important to note not to overheat your packs especially when used by a child. Please check the temperature before giving it to your child to ensure no burns.

Back in Business!!

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Bec

After a lovely break with my family over christmas I have reopened my Mellebug Store on Madeit. I have decided that I will predominantly sell my handmade wares through Madeit and have occasional Market Nights on my facebook page. Me thinks it will be a little easier to keep track of items and perhaps less time tapping away at the computer (in which my kidlets would be more than happy for).

I have added some more gorgeous reversible and adjustable hats to end the summer season and look forward to starting creating some Boo Bear Lupin Heatpacks this winter.