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Making Holiday Memories with Build a Bear Workshop

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My oldest daughter must have been about a year and a half the first time we went to Build a Bear Workshop. She was a little overwhelmed by everything the store had to offer, but within minutes she warmed up and picked out her first furry friend, Remy. Fast forward three years later and we have adopted many furry friends from Build a Bearworkshop. We visit for special occasions or when BABW has something new and exciting to offer. Our latest trip was on November 1, which was also the first day they introduced their holiday line. My daughter is completely infatuated with Rudolph and wanted one with a light up nose. When I found out BABW had just that, I knew we had to go! Once we were there my daughter also fell in love with the My Little Pony line which featured Twilight Sparkle. I had to remind her that she has been asking for Rudolph for almost a year, so if she wanted him, now would be the time to get him. With a bittersweet expression she asked if Santa would bring her Twilight Sparkle, and wanted to add it to her wish list.

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The best part about visiting a build a bear store is the experience. The friendly staff guides your child to each step in the process of making a new friend. They never push anything on the child as far as extras, but are happy to help choose something if mom gives the okay. The staff even let’s the child fill up their own friend with stuffing! They make your child part of the action and even include a little magic with each furry friend.
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Santa came a little early this year to drop off a few new friends to enjoy the holiday season with. My oldest was excited to receive her My Little Pony Twilight Sparkle, while my youngest was absolutely enamored with her Snowflake Bear. My toddler, the nurturer, rocked her bear to sleep, took her into the play kitchen to feed her, and even offered to share her pacifier. It melts my heart to watch my girls enjoy their new build a bear friends!
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This holiday season, gift the gift of friendship. You can purchase a build a bear gift car so that the special child on your list can have an axing experience at one of the stores, or you can shop online where you can virtually build your new friend. Each animal comes with a birth certificate complete with the friend’s name, stats, and birthday. To find out more, be sure to visit Build a Bear today!

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  3. I love Build-a-Bear! I remember taking my daughter when she was younger. I didn’t think my boys would like it, but when we got there they wanted to stuff a toy too. They still have there stuffed creations and they are all teens and young adults.

  4. My daughter got her first build a bear not too long ago and she’s been in love ever since.

  5. We’ve been there several times, I just love how they have something new each time – that Rodolph is something I really really want. 🙂

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