Getaway kimonos

03/02/2026

https://influentialwomen.com/blog/sometimes-innovation-is-simple-it-begins-with-lived-experience

Discover how insect-repellent clothing evolved from military gear to stylish everyday wear. Learn about innovative mosquito protection apparel designed for women's daily outdoor activities and travel.

02/18/2026

Can you spot the Getaway Kimono?
Yep, the scarf.
That's the reason I chose a kimono-inspired wrap for Getaway Apparel's first piece.
Versatility.
I don't need insect repelling apparel in Minneapolis in February, but my Getaway Kimono still levels-up my wardrobe!

02/18/2026

A short clip from my submission video for the 2024 Project 412 Pitch competition.
🤩If you have a product or business idea and are in the Visit Detroit Lakes MN area, I encourage you to submit an entry! Doing so took me from holding on to an idea for 13 years to making it actually happen!
👏Don't be afraid to be yourself and share your innovative idea!

02/13/2026

It's a good thing they record interviews because I can't remember anything. I didn't realize I was that nervous.

Everyone at WCCO & CBS News Minnesota was friendly, accommodating, curious and so very kind. What a terrific experience. Small woman-owned businesses need our stories shared. My heart is grateful.

Thanks to this crew for helping me "get it together":
Barb Zahasky Alicia Bowers, Timmie Hansen Sue Trnka Stephanie Jo Rachel Anderson Molly Hauge My roadie: John Boerger

Small businesses never grow alone - and that's the best part🥰

Shop on my website or find Getaway Kimonos at these supportive small businesses! Border Bob’s PAL & CO The 218 UrbanNest Lakeshirts Beach

Barb Owen-Boerger, founder of Getaway Kimonos, appeared on WCCO TV's Mid-Morning show on February 13, 2026. She has created a line of lightweight, stylish wr...

02/12/2026

Well, this is a “pinch me” moment 😊

I will be on WCCO & CBS News Minnesota Mid-Morning show this Friday, February 13th, sharing the Getaway Kimonos story.

If you are outside the WCCO viewing area, you can live stream on your phone or computer.

Tune in around 9:20'ish. I’ll be the one trying not to talk too fast on live TV. 😄

Oh, my goodness, I am really excited!

Much love xoxo

02/11/2026

How many ways can you wear your mosquito repellent?

Getaway Kimonos are not only kimonos. We think of our kimono-inspired wraps as versatile and functional fashion pieces for your warm weather wardrobe.

Try one of these options to style your Getaway Kimono-inspired wrap:

🩷 Sarong tied at the waist
🩷 Sarong tied at the chest
🩷Asymmetrical off-shoulder wrap

Show us your creative way of styling your Getaway Kimono!

01/26/2026

An incredible community

01/26/2026

Grateful to be included in this amazing group of 2026 Influential Women Influential Women Barb Owen-Boerger Sand Bay Jewelry & Gifts Prettyrealhealth

Recognition

01/18/2026

I often joke about wanting to look less like Gilligan and more like Ginger when wearing insect repellent apparel, but there's a deeper truth behind that humor.

I didn't seek a feminized version of utilitarian gear or a "bug repelling outfit." Instead, I wanted an effective and versatile wardrobe essential that is practical, packable, and pretty.

Getaway Kimonos offer the perfect blend of convenience, versatility, fashion, and enduring effectiveness, designed for the way we live our daily lives.

(image designed with Manus AI and a little bit of fun)

12/04/2025

Its gift guide season!! Getaway Kimonos are HOLIDAY PRICED at $59.99🎁Check out The Ultimate Food & Home Holiday Gift Guide - Launch Grow Joy

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09/29/2025

"But it's only a seasonal product". As a Minnesota-based entrepreneur, I often get told that my mosquito repelling apparel is "only a seasonal product". I ALWAYS politely disagree with these short-sighted comments. Mosquitoes are a YEAR ROUND threat in much of the US as well as world-wide. This is a great interactive map from PestWorld. Scroll over your area!

Fall is here, but don’t expect pests to go away anytime soon! According to the National Pest Management Association's Bug Barometer® forecast, milder-than-normal temperatures could extend pest activity well into the fall and even winter months across much of the United States. Check out the forecast for your region! https://www.pestworld.org/bug-barometer/