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Choosing the right packaging for our Pilloroo was something that took a lot of time and effort. As a shopper, I always took for granted packaging. Skimming store aisles, I would pick up products that caught my attention. Designing the packaging for Pilloroo, we realized how much goes into thinking through every detail of a [...]
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Every entrepreneur has to start somewhere. Usually it starts with an idea or a dream and then finally the courage to get started. For Billie Jo and I, it was over lunch. ”Why don’t we sell pillows like the one you made for Jacob?” We couldn’t have guessed where that one little question would take [...]
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“The Pilloroo…is a smart idea and a great gift for children.”
When Extreme Makeover Home Edition came to Fresno and built a home for a local family in need, Pilloroo sent a pillow to one of the top designers on the show, Didi Snyder. Her review, “Pilloroo is a smart idea and a great gift for [...]
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17 cities in just 3 days. Billie Jo has loaded up the car with Pilloroos and hit the road. She has her route set out and is scheduled to visit boutiques and toy stores, looking for the perfect places for our Pilloroo.
Her first stop will be Paso Robles, California. She will then [...]
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Early on in our journey, a fellow mom in business recommended BillieJo and I read the book Mommy Millionaire. It has been one of the most helpful tools we’ve used in navigating our way through this process of launching a product. The author Kim Lavine has a wonderful “best girlfriend” style of writing. The book [...]
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There is always a favorite! And Pilloroos are no different. We got an order yesterday for the last two Fairy Pilloroos. This has been the most popular pillow everywhere we have gone from retailers to customers. I have to admitt when I first saw the fabric I did fall in love. I think it was [...]
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Pilloroo Pillows has been chosen for the Moms Best Award! We are so excited that the panel of judges and their children recognize our pillows as a product to recommend to other moms. Of course my nephew Jacob, the owner of the first Pilloroo is probably not surprised at all.
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Yes! We are in Carmel Kids – one of the most popular children’s boutiques in the Central Valley. Known for carrying the best brands in children’s clothes, accessories and gifts, Carmel Kids has been in Fresno for years and has a reputation for carrying only the very best. Located on the corner of Champlain and [...]
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You can now find the Pilloroo in the Hearts Delight Boutique in Old Town Clovis. Even more wonderful is the boutique will be taking part in the One Enchanted Evening Celebration on Thursday, November 20th from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Businesses in Old Town Clovis have planned this evening in appreciation of their customers [...]
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We had a great time at the Top of the Line craft show this last weekend. It is always so fun to show our product to people who are surprised and delighted by our Pilloroo pillows. So many wonderful moms and grandmas purchase pillows for their loved ones. We are so happy to know that [...]
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