Since we've been gone

Hey Blogger World this is Heidi from Kookaburra. Sorry I have been gone for so long. I just finished attending a webinar by Manta and Yext on the importance of getting your cyber foot print out there. This webinar was an eye opener for me. I knew I should be blogging, I just didn't understand the why of why I should be blogging or how was I going to fit yet more thing into my already crazy schedule. At times it is overwhelming at all the facets of being involved in the running of a small family business. Some days and weeks it is all you can do to get the day to day stuff accomplished, much less find time to spend trying to grow your business on the internet; But this is the world now live in and I need to get more active in that world. If you have any ideas or suggestions on how to get the Kookaburra name out in to the cyber world let me know. I am always open to new ideas. So...this is going to be the first of what I hope will be many post about life at Kookaburra, our wonderful products and all the awesome ways in which you can use them.

Trailing of the Sheep Festival 2010

This past weekend was very exciting for Kookaburra. We were invited to participate in the 14th Annual Trailing of the Sheep Festival. So Laurie, co-owner of Kookaburra, along with her mother and sister, packed up and went on a little road trip from Colorado to Idaho.

It was a family fun weekend that celebrated the people, cultures and traditions of sheep ranching in Idaho and the west. Many of beloved customers came out to meet us and experience music, workshops, cooking lessons, knitting classes, photography, paintings, dancing, competitions and more!

We had a great time introducing Kookaburra to new customers and friends. If you weren't able to make it out this year we hope to see you at the next one! But for now, here are some photos from our trip:

Sheep hearding at the festival:

Dawn, mother of the 3 owners of Kookaburra at the Kookaburra Booth:

The market from Kookaburra's view:

The market:

Hailey, ID Trailing of the Sheep Festival October 10, 2010:

A cute kid dressed as a sheep at the festival:

These are some of the beautiful sheep at the festival:


For more information visit: www.trailingofthesheep.org

Kooka News Volume 2 Issue 8

Happy Fall everyone! It's time for the last issue of Kooka News this year. Volume 2 Issue 8 is out!

Inside this issue:
Look What Kookaburra Can Do!
Testimonials:
Stinkbug Infestation
Sheepskin Rugs Reborn
No More Skunk Smell
A Real Value
Sheepskin Saddle Pads
Emu Boots
Important Holiday Closures

If you didn't receive this newsletter and would like to be put on the Kooka News mailing list, please send an e-mail to info@kookaburraco.com and we'll be sure to send you our next Kooka News newsletter in January.

Where Can I Find Kookaburra?

Currently Kookaburra can be found in 260 stores nationwide, and in 4 stores in Canada. Check out our map below to see how many stores in your area carry our products.



Looks like Californians are in the lead. Alabama, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Maryland and North Dakota, you've got some catching up to do.

Kooka News Volume 2 Issue 7

It's time again for another addition of Kooka News!

Inside this issue:
And the Winner Is...
Our Favorite Kookaburra Product
Oh Canada

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Farmers Market

Kookaburra is a locally owned and family run business in Florence, Colorado. Every Thursday morning you can find us at the local Farmers Market.

Here are some photos of Dawn and Wendy at the Kookaburra booth at yesterday's farmers market. Dawn and Wendy are the proud parents of Laurie, Beth & Heidi, sisters and owners of Kookaburra.

So if you're in the area we would love for you to stop by and say hi! We love hearing from our customers and meeting new people. Not only will you have the opportunity to meet the Kookaburra family, but you can pick up some more Kookaburra without paying for shipping.

You can visit our booth and meet these wonderful people every Thursday from 7:00 am-1:30 pm in Pioneer Park.

Before and Afters

We have new photos on our facebook page!

Check our new Before and After album on facebook to see the difference a little Kookaburra can do to things like carpet, horse supplies and raw wool.


If you have any before and after photos using Kookaburra we'd love to see them and add them to our Before and After album. Just send an e-mail to info@kookaburraco.com with all your images. And be sure to tell us which Kookaburra product you used to clean the items.

Harness the Natural Cleaning Power of Mother Nature.

Kooka News Volume 2 Issue 6

We know this update is a few months late and we appoligze for the delay. But here is the lastest addition of Kooka News, Volume 2 Issue 6!

Inside this issue:
Kookaburra Contest
Conservations With Customers

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Kooka News Volume 2 Issue 5

It's a new year and we have new look for Kooka News! Volume 2 Issue 5 of Kooka News is out and you can view it here.

Inside this Issue:
Happy New Year!
New Year and a New Look
Fragrance Free
Testimonial

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Kooka News Volume 2 Issue 4

We know it's a little late. Business has been busy. But here's Volume 2 Issue 4 of Kooka News from October 2009.

Inside this Issue:
Kooka-nomics
Dear Kookaburra Testimonial
Become a Fan or Loyal Follower

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Customer Comment

Kookaburra,

The Scour has definitely met and passed my expectation. It’s a double WOW!!! I have been washing fleeces for over 30 yrs and never found anything I truly loved... I settled for dawn but this is a WOW!!! I washed very fine fleeces with a lot of lanolin and I am beyond pleased with the outcome. You definitely have a convert and I will be not only singing Scours praises but will be asking to have it in the shop as well. It’s a WOW!!! :)

Very happy customer. Thanks, Donna

Customer Comment

Hello,

I just tried your product "Power" & I was so amazed to discover how quickly it works. I had a couple of spots on my carpet from my puppy. I had tried everything from vinegar to the top spot removers from carpet companies. Imagine the excitement I had when I discovered the first spray I put on the carpet of Power took the spot right out as well as the odor. Wow! I have been singing your products praises to everyone I talk to. I can't wait to try other products you have. I was in the process of pulling the carpet up & replacing it. With our economy the way it is, it sure is nice to find products that work. I hope you last many, many years!

Misty Dawn, office manager of Penrose Chamber of Commerce

SALE: End of Summer Special

Buy 3 gallons of Kookaburra Products and get 1 gallon free! Wow, what a special! That’s a $60.00 dollar savings!



You may order any combination of Kookaburra Products: Wash, Delicate, Power or Scour.
Just be sure to mention the buy 3 get 1 free offer to receive this special.

This offer is not available at retail stores. You must place order by phone to Kookaburra at 1-888-291-1726.

Sale ends September 18th, 2009.

Quote of the Week: Aug 10-15

“Could we change our attitude, we should not only see life differently, but life itself would come to be different.” -Katherine Mansfield

Kooka News Volume 2 Issue 3

It's that time again. The 3rd Kooka News Newsletter is out!

Inside this Issue:
Kookaburra Power
Attention Fiber Lovers!
Think Kookaburra Can Only Be Used For Wool? Not true!
Testimonial: Casper Cleaners

If you didn't receive our newsletters and would like to be put on the Kooka News mailing list, please send an e-mail to info@kookaburraco.com and we'll be sure to send you our next Kooka News newsletter in October.

True Story: Power Cleans Carpet

In November of 2008 my family and I moved into an older home. The room my son moved into had these terrible dark spots on the carpet, right in the middle of his room. But before I could get to them to try to get the spots out he had already covered them up with his bed and a 5 x8 throw rug. 1 1/2 years later it was time to move and I had totally forgotten about the spots... that is until we were moving out his bedroom furniture to paint the room. I panicked when I saw the old spots! I actually couldn't sleep the night I re-discovered them. I had no idea what the spots were or how long they had been there. I thought maybe it was oil, hair dye or chocolate.

How could I rent out a house with carpet in that shape?!

And how was I going to tell my husband 6 days before we were moving we needed to replace the carpet in one of the bedrooms?!

While we were painting the room I decided to spray Kookaburra Power, diluted in a spray bottle on one of the spots on the carpet to see if it would get anything out. I let it sit for a few minutes them scrubbed the spot with a old white t-shirt and the spot came up! I was amazed and thrilled! So I quickly sprayed all the spots, let the Power do it's job and then my children and I sat with clean white rags and scrubbed the spots right out of the carpet.




The pictures were taken before I steamed cleaned my carpet with my Hoover Steam Cleaner, which I also used Kookaburra Power in. You would never know the spots were ever there!

True Story from Heidi, Owner of ABL Development, Home of Kookaburra

New Stores

Live in the United States? Well lucky you! You can now find our products at:

Knutty Knitters in Yazoo City, MS

Knitting off Broadway in Fort Wayne, IN

RavenSpun in South Portland, ME

Tabby Tree Weaver in Arcadia, IN

Heartstrings Yarn Studio in Chico, CA

Clost Knits in Evanston, IN

and Stony Mountain Fiber in Charlotesville, VA

Mother's Day

Don't forget about Mother's Day this weekend!

Give mom the gift of Mother Nature with a little help from Kookaburra. ;)

With the pleasing scent of Kookaburra, it's the gift that keeps on giving.

Kooka News Volume 2 Issue 2

Our 2nd Kooka News newsletter is out! Check it out here or e-mail info@kookaburraco.com and sign up to receive our quarterly newsletters. The next Kooka News will be out on July 1.

Inside this Issue:
Kookaburra 101: Our Laundry Concentrates
Kookaburra Power: Steam Cleaning Your Carpets
Can't Find Us In Your Town?
Testimonial: Polar Fleece

*This isn't an April Fools joke. We are serious!

Got Facebook or Twitter?

So do we! As a small family run business we know money doesn't grow on trees, and the more places we can advertise Kookaburra that wont break the bank, the better. To get our name out there we've created pages on both Facebook and Twitter (as well this blog you are reading). We are hoping this word of mouth campaign will help us promote Kookaburra's earth friendly products and allow us to become a household name. Besides, this is great way for us to see our fans and get feedback from the people who matter most!

We joined the Facebook revolution a few months ago. Check us out to see our photos, company info, updates, upcoming sales and more. So become a fan and leave us your feedback.

And just this week we learned how to use Twitter and created a page of our own. Please find us and become a follower to show your support for Kookaburra.

We at Kookaburra feel very passionate about all of our products (Wash, Delicate, Power and Scour). Our goal is to educate people about our environmentally conscious products, and give them a way to respect Earth as much as we do. We can't thank you enough for supporting us and showing your love to Kookaburra. We give it back to you 110%!