Hippo Hug had a great year in 2019. This thriving, Calgary-based company was honoured with a Canada Women’s Entrepreneurship grant as a female-owned business that is making a difference in its market. Hippo Hug was recognized not only because of its entrepreneurial spirit, but also because of its commitment to its customers. The founder of…
Perhaps the most famous face of Parkinson’s is Michael J. Fox, who has created a successful foundation with the sole purpose of researching treatments for the condition. As a very public figure, Fox has continued acting in many different productions even with his speech and movements being affected. He has done a great deal to…
The largest demographic to which we sell our custom weighted blankets to is women aged 24 to 34, which places them square in the middle of what is known as the millennial generation. According to MentalFloss.com, millennials can be defined as those born on or between the years of 1981 to 1996, which, as we…
At the end of August, Hippo Hug was announced as a recipient of a contribution from the Government of Canada’s Women Entrepreneurship Fund, part of the greater Women Entrepreneurship Strategy, a $2-billion investment seeking to double the number of women-owned businesses by 2025. During this second round of funding a total of ten Alberta ventures…
Proper rest is so incredibly important to our health and well-being. Those who can’t sleep suffer from an inability to concentrate, a lack of focus, depression, moodiness, irritability, and are more likely to make mistakes, says MedicalNewsToday.com. We all know how it feels when you can’t sleep. After a night of tossing and turning, maybe…
Picture this scenario. It’s a regular work day, and Katharine is up at 5 a.m., as usual, to take her teenage daughter to swim practice before school. But before she leaves, she has to prepare the daily medications for her elderly parents, who live with her. During the day, Katharine has to log an extra-long…
And why you might benefit from using one Every day at Hippo Hug we work with people to find the right Made in Canada weighted blanket to fit their unique needs, so much so that we often forget that there are still people who have never heard of a weighted blanket and why they might…
As an entrepreneur growing a business can bring challenges you never thought you’d experience. When Hippo Hug went from a home-based business it required personal sacrifice that I wasn’t necessarily expecting. However, I was focused on growing the business ethically, ensuring my staff and customers were well cared for and providing a quality product. It…
Alberta’s teachers help shape the future of the province by being the best of role models for their classrooms. They are an invaluable resource with an impact that can hardly be measured. Teachers have a very important job, and a very hard one. Class sizes are large, resources are scarce, and expectations are high. Plus,…
Going away to university is very exciting. It’s the first time for many being on their own, navigating new situations, and taking control of all aspects of their lives. Students are not only completely in charge of their studies, they are also in charge of their physical and mental health. They will face many challenges…
Last September Tiffany Haddish stopped by The Late Show to chat with Stephen Colbert and joked that her weighted blanket was better than a man. Though a Hippo Hug weighted blanket is no replacement for a good partner, her reasons for loving her blanket weren’t wrong. She told Colbert that all you have to do…
Recovering from an injury is always difficult and it takes time, commitment, and perseverance to get back to (or close to) 100%. Failure to follow through on physical therapy and rehabilitation requirements can result in long-term problems that can severely adversely affect quality of life. As well as doing everything your doctors and therapists have…