Building Utah

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Huggabuddies was created to bring extra comfort into people’s lives. With cozy, high-quality plush companions, each purchase supports sustainable practices — and for every Buddie sold, one is donated to someone in need, spreading warmth and joy to communities everywhere. Owner and Designer Megan Nelson joins us with more. Megan Nelson: In today’s screen-filled world, kids crave comfort and love, and parents need trusted solutions to provide it. HuggaBuddies are weighted emotional support plushies designed to help you bond with your child while they bond with their Buddie. Founded just over a year ago, our company draws upon my mother’s four decades of experience crafting meaningful creations for her six children and 25 grandchildren. I author our value-driven bedtime storybooks, while she illustrates them, bringing the characters to life through thoughtfully designed weighted plushies, minky blankets, and premium comfort toys. What began as a family project h