{"product_id":"lavender-teddy-bears","title":"Yooper Bear™ - Lavender Comfort in a Bear Hug","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptionally soft. Squeezable. Plush. Naturally lavender-scented. Made for the moments when someone could use a hug.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-finished at Pause Lavender Farm in Michigan’s U.P., the Yooper Bear is an exceptionally soft, lightweight, plush lavender bear made for thoughtful gifting, comfort during travel, and times you want to send someone a comforting hug but can't. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBring a little of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula home to hold.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike traditional weighted lavender animals filled with rice, flax or other heavy grains, the Yooper Bear stays soft, airy and squeezable. A large sachet's worth of real Pause Lavender Farm lavender buds from our latest harvest are nestled throughout the plush filling, releasing their natural fragrance whenever the bear is hugged or gently squeezed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReal Lavender. No Synthetic Fragrance.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Yooper Bear is made with lavender from Pause Lavender Farm and prepared in two ways for a fuller natural lavender experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLavender-infused plush\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe outer plush is lightly scented with our lavender hydrosol before finishing, adding a gentle layer of botanical fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReal lavender buds inside\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoose lavender buds from our latest harvest are distributed within the soft polyester filling rather than contained in a heavy grain pouch. An entire large sachet's worth is in the filling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSqueeze to refresh the scent\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGently squeezing and hugging the bear moves the lavender buds and helps release more of their naturally aromatic oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a bear that smells like real lavender because it contains real lavender - not artificial lavender fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSoft Instead of Weighted\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yooper Bear is intentionally not a weighted stuffed animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no heavy flaxseed, rice or wheat packs inside. The bear remains \u003cstrong\u003eplush, lightweight and easy to hold\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it especially suited to someone who wants the fragrance and comfort of lavender without the weight of a traditional weighted animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Meaningful Comfort Gift\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome gifts celebrate. Others simply say, “I’m thinking about you\" or \"I'm sending you a hug.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yooper Bear can make a thoughtful gift for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esomeone missing home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea child away on a trip or staying somewhere unfamiliar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea friend going through a difficult season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esomeone grieving the loss of a loved one or beloved pet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecollege students or travelers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elavender lovers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eanyone who needs a cuddle buddy during times of uncertainty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach bear is finished with a Pause Lavender Farm artisan tag and arrives ready for gifting. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMade in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinished at:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pause Lavender Farm, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLavender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Real farm-grown lavender buds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural lavender; no synthetic fragrance oils\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ultra-soft, lightweight plush\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polyester plush fill with lavender buds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeighted: \u003c\/strong\u003eNo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individually prepared and finished\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eHow long does the lavender scent last?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural lavender gradually softens with time rather than remaining at the same intensity forever. Gently squeezing or massaging the Yooper Bear helps disturb the lavender buds and release more of their natural aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we use real lavender rather than synthetic fragrance, variation in scent strength is normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs the Yooper Bear weighted?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The Yooper Bear was intentionally designed as a lightweight, soft alternative to weighted lavender animals. It contains plush polyester filling and real lavender buds rather than heavy grain packs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDoes it contain artificial lavender fragrance?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The lavender aroma comes from real lavender buds and lavender hydrosol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCan I send one directly as a gift?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Enter the recipient’s address as the shipping address at checkout. The bear arrives finished with its Pause Lavender Farm tag and can be sent directly to the recipient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs it a good sympathy gift?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be a particularly thoughtful choice when you want to send something more personal than flowers. A soft bear gives the recipient something tangible to hold while the natural lavender fragrance adds another sensory connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpot clean as needed. Do not immerse unless following the care instructions provided with your Yooper Bear. 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