Corn Bag Critters

New Item!

2009-11-06T07:55:00.000-08:00

I really have the creative juices flowing this week. I just finished designing a new item for the shoulders and neck. Now, as you all know I am not a fan of the heat therapy bags that wrap around and extend up the back of your neck and are very heavy. I think this hurts more than helps, especially if you have neck problems. I have been tinkering with this for quite some time and finally perfected it. This heat therapy bag is contoured perfectly to fit on the shoulder/lower neck area-not the upper. I am sure most of us are stressed or will be with the upcoming holidays so this is perfect. Just heat up the bag, sit back and feel the stress melt away! It is going to be available in my favorite super soft chenille fabrics and a few designer choices as well, however still working on those.

You may be all wondering why then do I also have a shoulder/neck buddy? Well, the 5x18 heat therapy bag is designed to be used on one side of the body. If you have pain on one side running up and down the neck and into the shoulder, than this is the one for you. You can contour it to fit the area you have the pain.

The more choices the better..right!

Sleeping with your corn bag....beware!

2009-10-24T17:56:00.000-07:00

My kids have always went to bed with their corn bags, especially in the winter months when it is downright chilly. However, lately my son has been waking up in the wee hours of the night asking for his corn bag to be warmed. Now, I love my children, however getting up at 2:00 am to warm a corn bag is something else. Try to reason with a 4 year old in the middle of the night, it does not work. I held my own though, and did not warm it. Once you start something it will become a nightly ritual. I told him that the only way to get his corn bag warmed at 2:00am is 1) to be spitting up 2) to have the swine flu 3) to have a major injury. So now when he gets up we go over the list and of course the answer to all the above is NO..he goes back to bed. Hopefully, he will get over this and sleep through the night...I am getting weary!

Cannot sleep so I thought I would write a quick post

2009-10-20T21:31:00.000-07:00

I just got finished watching Curb Your Enthusiasm, Larry David really makes me laugh! Probably should have done something peaceful like reading or listening to music as I cannot sleep now and it is getting late.
Well enough about that, I just wanted to post quickly about the neck/shoulder buddy that I just designed. I really do not like the heat therapy bags that go from side to side hanging off the shoulders and pressed up against the back of the neck. I think it puts a lot of pressure on the back of your neck and spine and can do more damage than good. I designed this to fit in the curve of your neck reaching down to your shoulder. I have been told by many customers that this has really helped their rotater cuff injuries. The shoulder/neck buddy comes in select designer fabrics for men and women and also in the super soft chenille fabrics that I love so much. Happy Shopping!

Gearing up for the Holidays!

2009-10-02T18:56:00.000-07:00

Well before we know it, Christmas will be here. I envy the people that start Jan. 1st and have presents bought and wrapped, cookies baked, decorations put out...all by November! I, of course, am a last minute person. I do start out good, buying one or two things early on, but somehow become wrapped up in life and gift shopping gets put on hold. I do love the holidays with the decorations and cookies, but can do without the weather. You can give me 90 degree weather and a beach any day!

We are starting to get in gear for the holiday season. We have many new designer patterns that are here or are coming in. I know last year we ran out of men's patterns early, so I have decided to expand that area a bit.

I know Ella and Elton the elephants were coming quite some time ago, but am having a designer moment and cannot decide on fabrics. Hopefully, they will get here before Xmas.

So when you are starting your holiday shopping, think of a corn bag critter. They are Eco-friendly, multi-functional and most important (especially in this economy) affordable!

Happy Shopping!

Bad Blogger, Bad Blogger!

2009-08-14T20:27:00.001-07:00

I know once again it has been quite some time since I wrote my last update. Since my blog is business focused I will write about my business...but then maybe just a little bit on the personal side! I added some really nice chenille colors to my 9x12 rectangles and have also added chenille sinus bags. I also have a few super soft minky fabrics that I will be adding so check back in the next week or two.

Since I am really getting back into the reading mode I have another book on my list of good reads, Eat, Pray and Love by Elizabeth Gilbert. Just wonderful. After reading this book I want to travel to Italy, India and Bali as well. Ahhh just to take a year off from life to find yourself..what a luxury that must be! Again, I can dream!

Well am going to sign off to indulge in one of my guilty pleasures...watching "Curb Your Enthusiasm". A good way to end a night..laughing!

Updates!!!!

2009-06-01T07:04:00.000-07:00

I have really been slacking off writing on my blog, as the last post was March 15th! Well, what is new. Ella and Elton the Elephants are coming soon. Just working on some final details. Very cute I would have to say! Also, should have the "milk buds" due here any day. I have some really pretty fabrics coming.

On a personal note, just waiting for the summer to begin. Found a really great author-Alice Lipman-and am really enjoying reading her books. They are very insightful and great summer reads. Am in the process of changing my hair color-I need to make some changes and this is a good one. I am slowly changing from blond to red. My children really want me to have the bright red/orange color, but that is too drastic for me. Ah..to be a kid again, no worries about self, hair color, clothing (well sometimes!). I am loving wearing flip flops and am enjoying the warmer weather. I really should be living near the beach. What a great life that would be! Somehow the ocean has a really calming effect. Ohhhh..I can dream!

Aimee

Olive is here!

2009-03-15T17:20:00.000-07:00

Olive the bunny is finally here. She is an adorable lilac bunny with floppy polka dot ears. Olive makes a great addition to the Easter basket. If your children are like mine-one piece of chocolate makes them jump off the walls for hours-this is a useful, yet adorable gift. If bunnies are not your thing, check out Quackers the Duck. Any child would love seeing these cute critters in their basket Easter morning.

MICROWAVE IN THE BEDROOM???

2009-01-15T17:22:00.000-08:00

Well since my last post was Nov. 6th, I figured it was time to add another. My mother is the biggest fan of my corn bags. She lives in Montana and everyone knows it can get downright bone chilling bitter at night there. She also sleeps with multiple corn bags for that exact reason! As most of us do, she gets up at least once during the night and then has trouble falling back to sleep. She decided that since they had an extra microwave in the workshop, she was going to bring it into the bedroom. When she gets up in the middle of the night she pops the corn bags into the microwave and several minutes later she is back in bed dosing off quickly with the warmth of the corn bags next to her. She swears they work better than a sleep aid! So, a microwave in the bedroom...not a bad idea! Corn bags as a sleep aid..possibly!

Be on the lookout for Cupcake the Cat!

2008-11-06T17:18:00.000-08:00

Arriving soon, a new addition to our critter family, Cupcake the Cat. All the cat lovers out there will sure love this cuddly kitty in a vibrant hue!

As seen in Country Living Magazine!

2008-10-09T17:02:00.000-07:00

I am thrilled beyond words to announce that Corn Bag Critters was selected as a winner in Country Living Magazines' Pitch Your Product Event! Corn Bag Critters will be featured in the November issue of the magazine, pick one up and see Quackers, Petunia and Bella! This is a dream come true!

NEW PRODUCT IS FINALLY HERE!!!!!!!

2008-10-06T16:56:00.000-07:00

I am so excited to welcome two new critters to our family, Igor the Monster and Rex the dinosaur. Both are crafted from the softest 100% cotton chenille and retail for $19.99. In addition to the critter family, I have added a new designer fabric line for men and women. You can choose from a large selection of beautiful prints from Amy Butler, Michael Miller, Alexander Henry and more. Corn Bags make great gifts since they all are under $20.00 and everyone has at least one ache or pain!

Easing the pain of Fibromyalgia

2008-06-05T18:22:00.000-07:00

Recently, I gave my mother's friend a corn bag for her daughter who has suffered from Fibromyalgia for several years. Her feedback was that it really helps relieve her pains, and even requested a larger version! I cannot speak from experience as I do not suffer from Fibromyalgia, but for those of you that do...try a corn bag critter on your aches and pains. If you have a success story, please e-mail me. I would love to hear that my "critters" have helped give you relief.

Great new site!

2008-05-22T16:27:00.000-07:00

I thought I should give a write up to this great site! I am a little biased being that part of this fabulous duo is my mother. Montana Mountain Woodcrafters products are made in the USA (yeah!) from pine trees cut on their property. They are then milled and taken to the shop where all items are carefully assembled, painted and sanded to create a lightly distressed look. Two of my favorites are the french country carrier and the pine star sconce. Any yes, I own both and they are proudly displayed! If you get a chance check out their site.

Natural and Earth Friendly Resolution

2008-04-20T18:32:00.000-07:00

As I was sorting through my children's toys, I decided to see where they were made. To my surprise, I would say that 95% of the toys, (they have an abnormal amount, my uncle brings a carload every time he visits) are from China. This really is a concern , after all the press regarding China and the unsafe lead levels in toys. So I continued on in the house looking at things I never thought about: toothbrushes, nail polish, kid friendly plastic spoons and bowls, plastic freezer bags, shampoos, lotions, pens, pencils and the list goes on and on. Yes, there are some things that are still made in the USA, however most things are made in China. even some of the plastic freezer bags! Then I got to thinking, what kind of chemicals are my children ingesting from these plastics, nail polishes, pencils, etc. Yes, this sent me into a panic mode. I know I cannot stop my children from playing with all their beloved toys, but yes, I can control where the rest of the things in my household are from. I am going to make a conscious effort, even down to the freezer bags to make sure I am buying natural products that do not harm the environment and that will not harm my children. That is why I love my corn bag critters so much. They are natural, earth friendly, non-toxic and biodegradable...who can ask for more....oh and yes, made in the USA!

NEW SHIPPING TO CANADA!

2008-04-04T15:32:00.000-07:00

I am thrilled to announce that we now ship to Canada. I think the corn bag would be a great fit with Canadians as the weather tends to be on the chilly side. Hope that you stop by and "catch a critter" today!

What does the Easter Bunny bring?????

2008-03-22T16:04:00.000-07:00

I have fond memories as a child of getting up Easter morning and running to look at my basket. Since my mother is a chocoholic, most of my chocolates were missing parts...sometimes an ear, sometimes a head.......none the less I loved my basket. I have just finished putting together baskets for my children...and yes, all chocolate parts are in tact, however my mom is visiting so my childrens baskets may end up as mine did....we will have to wait until morning for the verdict!!!!

What is a corn bag critter you ask?

2008-03-17T17:45:00.000-07:00

Well first things first.....What is a corn bag critter you ask? Corn Bags are a “homeopathic” or natural alternative to the electric heating pad. They are filled with whole kernel deer corn, not popcorn. The actual corn bag is covered with the critter cover. You place them in the microwave for 1 minute and they retain heat for 1-2 hours or longer. Corn bags can be used to soothe and relieve earaches, toothaches, growing pains, general muscle/joint pains,cramps, backaches, shoulder/neck tension and basically any other ache and pain you can think of. As an added bonus, Corn Bag Critters are wonderful in bed to warm up those cold feet or snuggle up to on a cold winter night. As a side note...my both children are soooo in love with their corn bag critters that they sleep with them every night.