iBesties: Dolls for Future Tech and Business Leaders

96% of the way there with 4 days to go!
over 10 years ago – Tue, Jul 28, 2015 at 02:41:40 PM

Hi Backers!

Thank you so much for the love and support over the past 40 days of our Kickstarter! We now have 4 days to go and we are 96% of the way there! We'd love your help spreading the word to help us get over the finish line and begin manufacturing.

Please share to help us reach our goal:

Facebook: I backed iBesties on Kickstarter. They make dolls and books that inspire girls to be CEOs and tech moguls! They are 96% funded. Help them make their goal! http://kck.st/1JSwV0D

Twitter: I backed @ibestiestweets on @Kickstarter to #Empowergirls through dolls and books. http://kck.st/1JSwV0D #GirlsinTech 

We have also been considering offering the glasses (which fit children and adults) as an add on...or as a gift to backers if we reach our stretch goal of $60,000. We'd love your feedback on this!

 Also, here are some other great Kickstarters to check out!

Ugo

The perfect combination of fashion, function, and tech in a wearable, waterproof, water sports accessory that floats! click here now!

Bison Bag

It's as if a sleeping bag had a baby with a hammock. At Clayborne Outdoor Good we have set out to create unique outdoor products.Click here now!

Stembox

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People Magazine Feature!
over 10 years ago – Thu, Jul 23, 2015 at 11:24:45 PM

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Less than 10 Days to Go!
over 10 years ago – Thu, Jul 23, 2015 at 11:24:12 PM

Hi Backers!

We hope you had a great weekend! We are now over 70% funded with just 10 days to go! We can't wait to cross the finish line.

We are excited to announce that we had a backer purchase a prototype...so our McKenna will be going to a great home! We've also had an inquiry about the Jada prototype so our fingers are crossed that she'll sell!

We also wanted to update you with the results of the stretch goal survey. So far the totals are:

1st: Sunny (5 votes)

2nd: Izzy (4 votes)

3rd: Sarah & Ryleigh (3 votes)

We'll continue taking votes as we get closer to the goal line!

Thank you again and keep sharing!

Gina & Jenae

And of course, we have more amazing things below that you can find on Kickstarter!

Basics notebooks

For the savvy and stylish student or business person: an all-in-one notebook with a planner, lined paper, sketchbook, whiteboard paper, goal setting guide, checklists and so much more.

Shoes fit for a king!

Fancy shoes without the fuss: Join our quest to change the luxury shoe industry. We create luxurious classic sneakers and distribute them online minus the middleman. click here now!

Barrel watches

Super inventive watches: The first and only reclaimed whiskey barrel watch & five additional exotic hardwoods. Including The DUO - Apple Watch Adapter click here now!

Over Half-Way There!! And Jada's Arrival
over 10 years ago – Fri, Jul 17, 2015 at 04:10:53 PM

Hi Friends :)

We were so excited yesterday when we reached the half-way mark to our goal!!

*This means if everyone who has pledged just brings on one friend- we will be fully funded in just a few days! 

Another big update this week: Jada has arrived!!

If anyone would like to add Jada to your order you can add $35 to any pledge and we'll make sure to get you one at the early bird price. 

Thanks everyone!

Jenae & Gina 

An iBesties update - and a Kickstarter worth checking out!
over 10 years ago – Fri, Jul 10, 2015 at 04:58:35 PM

Thank you for your continued support! We are 45% funded and have 24 days left of the campaign. With your help and social media shares, we will reach our goal of getting over half way funded this week!

Another big update is that we are auditioning for Shark Tank tomorrow! Fingers crossed!! We'll be live tweeting the whole experience. Click on the photo to follow us on Twitter!

Also - I wanted to share with you a project that I backed for Ava (my daughter). There are so many great ideas and cool toys that we come across and I wanted to start passing them on.

The first is Smartfeed This is like Pandora meets Sesame Street

1. You choose the media (app, movies, games) you want your child to see based on the categories you want. 

2. You can choose based off educational topics. So if I want Ava to learn numbers and letters - I enter that in and get movies, cartoons, and games that focus on numbers and letters. I have spent so much time looking up educational resources, asking friends what they use, etc. so I can not wait to use this!! 

 3. In the future it will download directly to your device. So it's not just recommendations- it actually shows up right there on your tablet.

Thank you again for all your support!! Cheers to a great next 24 days!!