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Please designate, on the comment line of your order, which HowdaSeat or HowdaHUG you want to cover so we may ship the right size!
A delightful, comfortable slipcover, for all HowdaSeats and HowdaHUGs, providing soft comfort to the back and bottom. Here's what one customer says about the liner:
" We love the shearling liner for our HowdaSeats. We've used it at a parade, on
the beach and at home on the couch. Thanks for the new accessory." K.G.
It is particularly helpful for backs that need to have softness around the back and under the arms. It is also such a treat for the "sensory" people who need to have softness against their bodies.
The llner slipcover is washable in cold water - no dryer.
Price: $32.00 Shearling Slipcovers for all seats! Details
Crossing the midline is one of those activities
that children need. This Marble Mover game is
a way for a child to think across the midline because
they are doing the same activity at the same time.
The Marble Mover synchronizes bilateral
brain activity and is fun! This game is a device for
focus and concentration. It is recommended for all children
and can be especially supportive to children with ADHD.
Price: $89.00 Marble Mover Details
Sadie suggests you carry the Big Bag shopping, to the library and on commuter or subway trains. She loves trains. She lives in NYC. The canvas, burlap and the rope strap are strong but very light weight. The zippers on the 2 small burlap pouches and the one stitched on the outside of the Big Bag are available in a choice of Sadie's favorite colors.
The bag measures: 11" x 15"
Outside pocket: 4"x7"
Handle measures: 14" clutch and 25" shoulder length
2 small burlap pouches included inside: 3"x7 1/2" and 3"x4"
Price: $55.00 Sadie B's Big Bag Details
This little rollup, portable wood and canvas seat is made especially upon order and is just a great starter seat for beginners to feel contained and safe while learning how to sit straight with correct posture from the start. The Petite HowdaHUG is a marvelous first seat because it offers the feeling of being embraced combined with the freedom to move and rock.
The linear movement and rocking helps many children with Sensory Processing Disorder, ADHD or Autism. Adjustable straps can be tighted to create a better HUG or loosened for growing kids.
For children aged 3-5 years and up to 40 lbs. Check out the shearling cap cover and liner made to fit the Petite seats.
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Price: $74.50 Petite HUG Adjustable Details
Threads, yarns, ribbons, knitting needles, sizzors, paper, patterns, how to books, inks, dyes........
For quilting, knitting, sewing, embroidery, collage art, crafter's tools, silk, Jewelry, book arts, frabric arts, ... all the alternative art supplies you can think of...will fit into this BucketBAG.
See the options of colors for the canvas, cotton strap and zipper. All bags are made sturdy enough to stand open, when unzipped, to easily see inside.
Price: $78.00 Knitter's BucketBAG Details
The HowdaSeat is less than 2 lbs. and sits on any surface offering fabulous comfort! It rolls up and totes by its own strap. Take it on your next flight, you'll be surprised the difference!
The HowdaSeat contours around the back and legs for ultimate back and bottom support. See our testimonials, like the one quoted here, of how people feel about their HowdaSeats - how they use them - why they love them....
"I love the HowdaSeat. I saw one in a catalog years ago and bought it. I have ordered 3 so far: one for my office, one for my car and one for a friend. I love your product. Caroline H. from Lancaster, PA" 1/7/2008
The HowdaSeat feels like a hug and is to your back what a good pair of shoes are to your feet. These words, coined by Leslie, bring to life the true nature of HowdaSeats and purpose: to help people in their daily lives, feel better!
See canvas colors available in the drop down below.
Price: $74.00 The HowdaSeat "original non-adjustable" Details
The sturdy HUG Holder is made from 3/4" Baltic birch plywood, made so it won't tip when children are putting away their HowdaHUGs. The shearling slipcovers and cover caps, accessories for the HowdaHUGs, will also roll up into the HUG Holder. So do rugs used in the classroom.
Price: $79.00 HUG Holder Details
The 7 pocketed BucketBag was featured in Black Dog, Victoria Magazine and Smith & Hawken Catalog as a garden bag. The best part is the view! When open, the zip closure lays flat around the circumference of the bag and everything is in view.
The BucketBag, often used as a "workshop" bag, is made of sturdy canvas duck. Its 6 outside pockets are handy for collecting shells and rocks. A handle at the bottom of the bag lifts the bag onto the hip to ease weight off the shoulder if the rocks are heavy. Also features adjustable shoulder strap, side hip handle and key snap.
Health care workers, teachers, theatrical folks, copy writers will all love the easy pocket holders for their "stuff". Great beach bag for picnic supplies, towels, clothing and bottle of water. What else? imagine it !
It is great placed on the back seat of your car - all compartments within reach for baby needs, travel gear etc.
The top of the BucketBag zips closed making this bag different from other "bucket" type bags and it is handsome and versatile for carrying everyday. The safety features are: key snap holds keys in the pocket and the lower handle holds the bag close to your side on crowded subways or streets.
11" deep by 36" circumference.
Handmade individually to specifications of canvas, strap and zippercolors. See drop downs for choices.
Included in this photo of the BucketBag is a Half Keeper in one of the outside pockets. For this item, see Bag Accessories - Half Keepers.
The BucketfBag may be dry cleaned or machine washed in cold water. Dark colors may fade in the wash. Best to turn inside out.
Price: $68.00 BucketBAG Details
A great beginning of the school year lesson; a challenging simple activity that helps a child focus and concentrate. This is a gross motor movement activity. A great complement to the Marble Mover. Please order the number of trays you would like, each at $22.00. They are great.
Price: $22.00 each Marble Mover Trays Details
The Double BucketBAG has 16 outside pockets, an adjustable, cotton web, shoulder strap, zip top closure and key snap. It measures 12.5" X 36" circumference.
Patented by Leslie in 1995, this bag was called the "Go Bag" in a popular catalog and featured as "the exceptionally well made bag (that) fills the need." It fills to the brim with everything for travel, tools, beach items, art suppples, camping accessories or baby things. The pockets keep everything organized and easy to reach.
The Double BucketBag is the answer for cameras, fishing gear, art supplies, equipment. A great hair salon bag and the best for tools.
By holding onto the lower handle and lifting the bag onto the hip the pressure is off the back and shoulder.
Handmade individually to your choice of canvas and strap colors. It may be machine washed in cold water or dry cleaned. Dark colors may fade in the wash.
Price: $78.50 Original Double BucketBAG Details
HowdaHUG2 is narrower for growing children. For thinner children, the addition of the fleece liner cover or the cap sleeve will offset any tenderness around the upper back and shoulders.
The hold and hug, coupled with the cradle and rock of the seat, offers the feeling of embrace giving all children and sense of their own space. Occupational Therapists and Special Education Teachers endorse the HowdaHUG over all other seating for helping children with Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder(SPD), Attention Deficit Disorders (ADD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and other spectrum disorders or just fidgety kids . They tell us that using the HowdaHug in school during circle time or at the desk makes a noticeable difference in the child's focus and attention.
As a therapist in a day treatment center told me "some children, especially those with sensory integration disorder, just have to have strong, firm physical contact to stay integrated."
The HowdaHUG2's smooth wooden slats curl around the body in a real "hug". The pressure from the slats creates deep sensory input helping many children to maintain focus and feel calm. Adjustable straps can be tightened to create a better HUG or loosened for growing kids.
Canvas colors are multiple: red, yellow and cobalt blue.
All HowdaSeats and HowdaHugs are made in Maine.
For children aged 5- 10 and 40 up to 70lbs.
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Price: $74.50 HowdaHUG2 Adjustable Details
Larger body frames and wider backs need more sitting space and in some cases more back support. Since it was suggested we needed a bigger seat our new XL HowdaSeat has been created for support and comfort where other seats just do not do the trick.
HowdaSeats are portable, easy to carry and to store and are made to sit on top of couches, chairs, airline seats as well as stadium seats, bleachers and on the lawn or floor. They go along on hikes, rides, trails, climbing, camping as well as sitting on the esplanade during concerts.
The back of the XL HowdaSeat spreads out to 19".
Price: $78.00 Adjustable XL (wide back) HowdaSeat Details
Keepers hold phone cards, library cards, coins, receipts, money, subway cards, playing cards, pictures of the kids (see little Sasha in the photo), credit cards, Plum Island lip cream, contact solution, eyeglass wipes, travel sundries etc. OH yes, business cards. Tip chart!
Leslie uses her Half Keeper the meter and tolls. And a matchbook with a phone number in it. However, it is not big enough to hold the parking tickets she gets in NYC. The Whole Keeper will do that.
5"x 5" with zip top
Offered in soft, light cotton: Moss, Julep and Winter blue
Also available in canvas: Black, Forest Green, Navy, Maroon
P.S. In the Keeper is a photo of Leslie's grandchild Sasha
Price: $8.00 Half Keeper Details
Our HowdaSeats roll up to make it convenient to carry, but our carry pouch lets you sling it over your shoulder for added convenience. Made of sturdy nylon with a 100% cotton strap, the pouch is available in red, blue, white, or black with a natural strap. The pouch measures approximately 11" wide by 19" high and fits all HowdaSeats, HowdaHUGs, and XL HowdaSeats.
Price: $6.00 Carry Pouch Details
The NEW adjustable straps will re-position the HowdaSeat either forward or back to support unique back problems and/or conform to the body in seating situations like sitting on soft sofas. By pulling the straps down, the back support of the Howda will tighten up around your offering great (straight) support to enjoy the best seating experience, straight up or relaxed back. The buckle release feature is especially good for getting in and out of cars.
Construction is guaranteed for life. New cushioned bottom hinge supplies durability and balance to rocking on floors or ground.
Please refer to the size chart on the home page to find the correct fit.
From bleachers to theater seats, from boats to airplanes, this portable seat takes on every imaginable surface making it comfortable to sit for long periods of time where otherwise difficult or impossible.
The HowdaSeat is the original portable wood and canvas seat; patented, portable and practical ~ made of American Basswood and cotton canvas. It weighs in at less than 2 lbs. due to the lightweight nature of the American Basswood. This, a renewable wood, is the lightest of the hard woods and gives the HowdaSeat flexability and strength. The HowdaSeat is "green" ... will return to earth.
Price: $75.50 Adjustable HowdaSeat Details
The Shearling cap does a great job of softening the areas around the back and at the point under the arms where the shoulders meet the HowdaSeat or HowdaHUG. This is especially true for long, thin backs. The cap may also be used on the lower end of the seats under the knees. These are easy to slip over the ends of the HowdaSeat and HowdaHUGs providing an extra layer of comfort.
Please designate, on the comment line of your order, which size seat you want the cap sleeve to fit.
Price: $12.50 Shearling Cap Sleeve Details
The Rainbow Double BucketBag's 18 pockets will fill with everything from baby care products, animal care products, your care items, school supplies, fishing gear to everyday stuff ... all in compartments and all within reach. And with care, it will be with you everyday.
The top of the BucketBag zips closed making this bag different from many "bucket" type bags and it is handsome and versatile. Great for traveling. The adjustable web strap is in natural cotton.
12.5" X 36" circumference
Weighs in at approximately 1 lb.
Offered in 100% canvas
The BucketfBag may be dry cleaned or machine washed in cold water. Best to turn inside out.
Price: $80.00 Rainbow BucketBag Details
The Lap Table is finished, making the surface washable. A handle, 1" opening and 3" long, is the grasp that allows easy handling and steady carrying even if there is a log house built on it.
If you are like my brother and want the "unfinished" version, let us know in an email request. He uses his daily for his laptop and it won't slip. He even sets his phone
next to the laptop while he works and it doesn't slip either. That's his choice. The kids will likely need the finished version so crayons will wash off. He uses crayons too, but he likes how they design his "unfinished" table.
9 1/2" across and 13 3/4" from the lap curve to the top. This is perfect for children sitting in their HowdaHUG and doing math, reading, writing or drawing. Even a small laptop sits perfectly on its surface.
Price: $23.50 Lap Table Details
The Mini BucketBag may be filled both in the bucket interior as well as the six pockets around the outside. Actually, there are seven pockets. One of the six pockets is divided, making two small pockets for pens and pencils.
The top zips closed even with the bucket filled to the brim! Great for everything from waxed string and beads, sewing accessories, overnight makeup bag or baby items.
The Sasha Mini is available in soft fabric in luscious colors or in canvas of a heavier weight fabric. Choose the color of zipper from several shades and the web strap.
If you have questions or special instructions, call us.
Also offered in canvas: Black, Natural, Navy
Choice of Natural or Black shoulder strap
Price: $35.95 Sasha's Mini BucketBAG Details
The new design for Sadie B's Bag is based on Leslie watching her granddaughter carry around her mother's bags. Leslie started digging around for special materials in the Maine factory to build a super small, light tote for adults. But if Sadie B wants to carry it around she can do it easily.
There are surprises inside! 2 little burlap pouches with matching zippers are inside Sadie B's Bag. Carried by hand, this tote slightly reminds us of a small, open canvas box. Different color zippers are available.
B Bag measures: 8"x10"
Rope handle measures: 14" clutch length and 25" shoulder length
2 burlap zip pouches measure: 3"x 7 1/2" and 3"x4"
Price: $42.00 Sadie B's Bag Details
The Little Table Box is made from managed Eastern White Pine and features a stained finish, nickel hardware and handle straps. You may add up to 2 HowdaSeats easily rolled neatly into the Little Table Box for ground seating. Choose the Table Box color and add seats in the color canvas, of your choice, to coordinate.
The Little Table Box is a great addition to boats, picnics in the park, camping, as well as indoor dining. Available as long as they are in stock for this summer. We'll have them again for next summer.
See the drop down box ,below ,for availability of colors.
Dimensions: Closed: 19"(L) x 5"(W) x 15.5"(H)
Open:38"(L) x 15.5"(W) x 11.5"(H)
stands 11.5" off the ground.Weight: 6 1/2 lbs.
Price: $180.00 Little Table Box - 2 left !! Details
The Weekender combines the features of a brief case with the practicality of a duffel-like mailbag. It holds a smaller lap top in the outside, long pocket. Great for airline travel because it sits under the seat where inside contents and outside pockets are readily reached. Men and women love this bag for business and travel. This, one of the very first bags, ever, to have outside pockets also presented the very first key fob, hooked into one of the outside pockets. Hey, there's nothing like it!
"I purchased my first Howda bag in the mid-1990's from the Peterman Catalog and now I have 3 more since it is the only bag I use for work and weekends. Together we have traveled over 2.4 million air miles. I can't imagine working without it." Steve Conroy Public Relations, Boston, MA
The Weekender features five outside pockets including ONE LONG pocket for notebooks, magazines and books; a pocket for eyeglass case and three large pockets to hold anything from a travel guide, water bottle to a pair of shoes.
Additional features include a lower handle to ease weight off the shoulder by lifting the bag onto the hip, a zip top closure, a key snap in a pocket, a 2" adjustable shoulder strap and one large pocket on the inside.
The Weekender stands upright for easy access into the 13" deep interior. When open, the zipper lays flat inside and around the 38" circumference for complete view inside.
Individually made to fit your color choice of canvas and shoulder strap. The BriefBag may be dry cleaned or washed in cold water. Dark colors may fade in the wash. Designate if you would like the heavy duty utility Natural Canvas or the lighter weight. Thank you. Leslie Aisner
Price: $87.00 Weekender BriefBAG Details
Sized for letters, receipts, bills, airline itineraries, car rental forms, check books, art supplies, bus and train schedules, makeup and much more. Don't go to the Post Office or on a trip without one. You may want to call us about screen printing your company name or logo on the Keeper for a Giver gift at holidays. Or whenever!
5" by 12" Large
The color shown in this picture is the black and forest green canvas. Also shown in this picture are Leslie's 2 great aunts, both over 100 yrs! and her granddaughter Sadie Blossom, under 2 yrs.
Price: $11.00 Whole Keeper Details
Since 1988 "IT FEELS LIKE A HUG" seat has been helping backs. NOW it is helping KIDS!!! Young people requiring deeper sensory input will respond well to being wrapped in a HUG.
Teachers call this the "Hugachair" and "the listening chair" because it hugs and when kids are hugged they listen better!
If you order the HowdaHUG seat in Black or Natural canvas please designate, in "comment" on order form, if this is for an adult or for a child.
The HowdaHUG straps are adjustable by pulling down on the straps to make it tighter. It is a portable seat of smooth, strong, flexible wooden slats that create an embrace around the body. The environmentally safe, ergonomic HowdaHUG is made of renewable wood and 100%canvas.
Side side adjusts do not open on the kids version.
The linear rocking movement provides children, with low muscle tone and core strength, the benefit of strengthening those muscles.
Occupational Therapists and Special Education Teachers endorse the HowdaHUG over all other seating for helping children with Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder(SPD), Attention Deficit Disorders (ADD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and other spectrum disorders or just fidgety kids . They tell us that using the HowdaHug in school during circle time or at the desk makes a noticeable difference in the child's focus and attention.
Carol Kranowitz, renowned speaker and nationally recognized author of "The Out-of-Sync Child, says of the HowdaHUG,
"I just love this amazing seat. I've seen it work for kids and
recommend it to all the parents and educators I speak to."
The new improved HowdaHUG seat has a doubly durable bottom hinge that allows children to rock away without damaging or wearing out the canvas. This improvement creates a cushioned hinge for better and more balanced rocking. It is under patent pending.
For children aged 7-9 up to adults. From 55 lbs. to approximately 125-130lbs. Check out our fleece lined cap covers and liners, made to fit the HowdaHUGs in all sizes.
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Price: $74.50 HowdaHUG Adjustable Details
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