Creativity with a ‘Mellow’ touch
The company produces unique types of books known as busy books/quiet books. These educational books feature activities for little ones especially for those between 2-6 years. They have been customized according to the age group. The books aim to develop kids with fine motor skills, social and emotional skills, cognitive skills and communication skills. It also helps to stimulate exploration and curiosity, developing senses, possible increase of Intelligent Quotient (IQ), further it increases their attention span.
As we find our way through the second wave of COVID-19, Melissa Fernando, a full time worker finds her time in exploring her creativity and achieving a long-held dream.
“Busy Books or quiet books was an idea given by my mom for me to start because she saw much creativity in me. But I just couldn’t find the time to sit and make a book with my work life. But during the 2nd COVID-19 wave I decided to start and I was so happy the way it turned out and that’s when I decided to start – ‘The Mellows’ ”, says the woman behind the concept, Melissa Fernando.
“The Mellows” is an online store that provides educational items for children, with a vision to create a brand that will hold a special place in the hearts of children and parents.
The company produces unique types of books known as busy books/quiet books. These educational books feature activities for little ones especially for those between 2-6 years. They have been customized according to the age group. The books aim to develop kids with fine motor skills, social and emotional skills, cognitive skills and communication skills. It also helps to stimulate exploration and curiosity, developing senses, possible increase of Intelligent Quotient (IQ), further it increases their attention span. “These unique types of books are 100% handmade out of felt fabric with much thought and time put into each book, explains Melissa.
“Further to these books, I’m planning on introducing sensory boards for kids of age 0-2 years and picture books. I’m known for both my creativity and baking skills (from cake to cookies to savory items) and enjoy doing what I do”, she added.
What I learned from the start of my business is that you need to take chances and always have faith in yourself that everything will be okay. Sometimes you need to take a risk just to let the doors open. I am looking forward to expanding “Mellows” and to bring happiness as well as bring out the creativity in them, she says.