March 06, 2013

Warm Buddy Company is proud to annouce our partnership with Bears Matter (a non-profit organization) devoted to helping bears in need. Proceeds from the sales of our Bear Mitts, Small Beary, Large Beary and Pandas help bears around the world in need.

Bears Matter's efforts include bear cub rehabilitation, habitat conservation, ending bear trophy hunting, research and education, raising public awareness, and furthuring government wildlife practices and policies related to bears and their natural habitats.

Look for the Bears Matter tag on your Warm Buddy animals and know you are helping a very important cause.

January 18, 2012 - Press Release

COME OUT OF THE COLD THIS WINTER WITH WARM
BUDDY:

VANCOUVER, BC – The Warm Buddy Company, the creators of those feel good products that warm and comfort body and soul, have a few ideas that will provide some welcome relief from the cold winter days and nights ahead. Here are a few warm-up hints:

1. If you don’t have heated car seats – simply stick your Warm Buddy warming pillow (or body wrap) in the microwave (as per product instructions) for a few minutes. Then take the pillow out to your car and place it on your seat for a few minutes before venturing out into the cold.

2. Even if you have heated car seats, the Warm Buddy warming pillow will warm it up in an instant – well before the vehicle’s system takes effect.

3. Save on heating bills when you curl up on the couch with Warm Buddy warming blankets, cozy robes, and slippers.

4. Take that luxurious Warm Buddy ultra cozy throw blanket with its luxurious fur-like quality and put it under the covers next to you – not only will you feel like a million, but you’ll be velvety warm in an instant.

5. Suffering from the winter blahs? Try renting your favourite DVD, make a cup of hot chocolate (with marshmallows) and cuddle up with your heated Warm Buddy Bear for an evening of self indulgence.

Founded by Karen McKee in 1995, the Warm Buddy Company is a Canadian made company headquartered in North Vancouver. Warm Buddy Home and Spa Comfort Products are the highest quality and longest heat holding packs and wraps available. Products can be heated in the microwave (or cooled in the freezer) to promote relaxation and produce natural relief from aches, pains and stress.

Last June, Warm Buddy’s plush animals helped give comfort to Children in Japan affected by the devastating earthquake. In addition to numerous accolades and testimonials over the years, Warm Buddy was honoured with the Parent Tested, Parent Approved Award in 2009 (a US award).

January 19, 2010

Organic Girl is featuring Warm Buddy products on her Blog for Moms. Enter her contest for your chance to win free Warm Buddy products. There will be four winners announced and they will win either a Warm Buddy Body Wrap, or a Warm Buddy Beary Bear.

Find the Warm Buddy contest here.

November, 2009

Warm Buddy Warming Pillows and our Warm Buddy Bears have been featured in Canadian Parents Magazine as favourite new products for families, parents & kids.

Visit the Canadian Parents website to see what people are saying about our rejuvenating heat therapy products, and original warm-up plush animals.

October, 2009

Listen to Lina is a popular blog site and she has featured Warm Buddy products several times. Recently she held a contest for her listeners to win a Warm Buddy Body Wrap. Here is what the winners have had to say about their new Warm Buddy heat wraps:

"I love my warm buddy! It's so soft and warm (or cold) and it's a great size too. Not too big but not so tiny that you have to keep moving it around to spread the heat. The lavender sent is my favorite too - you can tell it's real lavender and not that fake lavender smell."

"YES HOLLER!!!! Best thing since sliced bread. I love this thing. My b/f stole it from me the first night I had it, then I made him "read" why I was so lucky to have a warm buddy. We share it because he loves it as well. The lavender scent is sooo soothing and the design is awesome. Thanks so much, I too literally use this buddy every night."

"I love mine! I love the smell, I love the warmth & I love the way it feels. I was also surprised at how long the heat lasted. I am definitely using this guy in the winter when it's cold to help me sleep. This reminds me that I should probably could use my Warm Buddy right now. I am a little sore from working out yesterday."

Find Warm Buddy on the Listen To Lina Blog.

September 13, 2009

On Sunday, Sep 13, 2009 country music's hottest stars gathered at General Motors Place in Vancouver for one of the biggest events of the year. The Canadian Country Music Awards are the culmination of a week's worth of festivities and history-making, known as Country Music Week.

The Uptown GiftBox Company produced the Official 2009 CCMA Gift Lounge and Gift Bags, brimming with the hippest, most gorgeous and sought-after brands.

Warm Buddy Rejuvenating Heat Therapy Products were selected to represent the best products that Canada has to offer international icons such as Reba McEntire, Martina McBride, Juno-Award-Winner George Canyon, Teri Clark, Emerson Drive and host Jason Priestley to name a few!

August, 2009

Warm Buddy Company would like to welcome you to join us on Facebook and Twitter. We will be having many product giveaways (so tell all your fans about us)!

We always love to hear our fans feedback and suggestions for new products. These social networking sites are a great way for us to stay in touch with our customers, retailers and fans and generate more awareness.

June 13, 2009

A very rare Styan Red Panda was born at the Valley Zoo in Edmonton. The Zoo has become a leader in breeding and raising red pandas. Cubs previously born at the Zoo are now in accredited facilities throughout North America in support of the Species Survival Program.

Warm Buddy animals have become Sha-lei's favorite sleep companions. The pandas love the soft fur and gentle warmth of their Warmbuddies. Warm Buddies have been used by the Valley Zoo to comfort all their newborns and injured animals.

These pictures were taken at the Edmonton Valley Zoo in 2008 and 2009. They show newborn baby Styan Red Pandas, Pip, Tai, and Sha Lei with their Warm Buddies.

June 29, 2009

Warm Buddy Company is excited to announce that it has been awarded the influential PTPA Media Inc’s Seal of Approval for excellence in parenting products.

PTPA Media Inc. (Parent Tested Parent Approved) has announced the winners of the 2009 Summer Product Call for the best in Family products. The Seal of Approval has been awarded to a variety of companies in many categories ranging from food products, innovative children’s products, games, toys etc.

Being honored with the influential Seal of Approval from PTPA Media Inc. is a huge achievement for a product geared to families, children and parents.

Warm Buddy Company's warm up plush animals were among many entries competing to win the PTPA Media Seal of Approval for the Summer 2009 campaign. PTPA Media’s mission is to discover and appraise products designed for families. Companies throughout North America submitted their products for review and they were matched with PTPA Media’s large database of parent testers. The products were tested by savvy parenting reviewers, and professionals and the results were compiled for PTPA Media Inc.’s review committee for the final decision. The winners of the prestigious Seal of Approval from PTPA Media are selected based on value, functionality, quality and appeal of the product.

“We are thrilled to announce this latest group of PTPA Award winners,” says Sharon Vinderine, Founder of PTPA Media. “Consumers want the tools to purchase products for their family wisely. They are tired of bringing home products that look great in the package but serve no purpose once purchased. PTPA Media and our web site is that tool.” says Sharon Vinderine, Founder of PTPA Media. “Our goal now more than ever, is to help guide families to spend wisely. Our hope is that seeing the PTPA Media Seal will help empower parents to make the best possible purchase, thereby saving their hard earned income for purchases that will offer value."

PTPA Media (Parent Tested, Parent Approved) provides an objective means to discover and appraise new products designed to enrich family living. The company's mission is to assist and educate discerning consumers by providing reliable and relevant information about exciting and quality products on the market. Products range from clothing, toys and household accessories to parent-centric creations. The Parent Tested Parent Approved Seal is presented to companies whose products are deemed exceptional by a knowledgeable and unbiased panel of experts, including parents themselves.

For more information visit www.ptpamedia.com.