Maine Warmers' Story
When my husband had a muscle spasm in his back and could not stand up straight, I drove to the pharmacy to buy an electric heating pad. On the way, I thought about electric extension cords and outlets where he might plug one in. Then I recalled a friend handing me a microwave heating pad one cold winter night. I turned the car around and called our friend (pre-cell phone era) to find out what was inside the flannel bag.
Hers was filled with cattle beans, but I was told by a gentleman at Agway that whole corn was often used to make these heat packs.
My husband was amazed at the relief the home-made heating pad provided and was especially pleased with the convenience – no wires or hot water bottles. He could watch TV, take it to bed, to work, and even use it in the car.
Over the years, I have enjoyed designing whimsical creatures and hearing from customers who tell me how these heat therapy products have helped them or their friends and relatives through difficult times.
At Maine Warmers we proudly continue the Maine tradition of providing top quality products and customer service.
Betsy Hanscom, Owner of Maine Warmers
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| Jennifer Sullivan Marketing |
Betsy Hanscom Owner |
Memberships |
| Maine Products Marketing Program State of Maine Department of Economic and Community Development, 59 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0059, 297-287-8490, Maine Warmers' Profile |
| Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce 179 Lisbon St., Lewiston, Maine 207-783-2249 Maine Warmers Profile |
Buy Local Scarborough |
| Get Real Maine Maine Department of Agriculture www.getrealmaine.com |
| TechMaine Promotes activities, events, news, and resources that support Maine's technology community. TechMaine Directory |
| Maine Women's Business Directory CEI Maine Women's Business Center Maine Warmers is a woman owned business and is listed in this directory. This directory was established by Coastal Enterprises, Inc. in Maine. Maine Warmers' Profile |
| Maine Warmers was a recipient of the Maine SBDC -- Small Business Development Center -- "30" Award in June of 2007 |
Maine Warmers' Cozy Sheep received Honorable Mention in the Best New Product competition. March 2002 |






