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When offered the chance to collaborate with Build-A-Bear Workshop there was no way mommy was going to say no. Mommy jumped at the chance. My very first bear after all was from Build-A-Bear Workshop and she sleeps on my bed with me. I even went a couple of months ago to get her a brand new outfit and told my story.
Now Build-A-Bear Workshop is known for their quality teddy bears and each bear is special. Just the experience of choosing your very own bear, stuffing it and bringing your bear to life with his or her very own birth certificate is an experience that you will cherish forever. You can even add a sound box to your bear making it even more unique. My Velvet Teddy has a signature fragrance but no sound but she does smell delicious! You can keep buying outfits for your bears so they will never have to wear the same thing all the time.
With the Christmas holidays approaching Build-A-Bear Workshop this year has decided to bring back the Christmas Classics. You can make your very own Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer ($25), his special friend Clarice ($25), Frosty the Snowman ($23), Wishes Santa ($20) and Merry Mouse ($18). Clicking on the photo below will transport you to Build-A-Bear Workshop where you can buy your very own Christmas Classic.
When asked which of the classics we would love to have mommy immediately said Wishes Santa. We already had Rudolph, Clarice and Frosty from previous years but we did not have Santa. Wishes Santa is perfect to put under the Christmas tree. He will be there when the real Santa comes and leaves our gifts on Christmas day.
Santa is 17 inches tall and came fully dressed in his signature outfit looking all jolly with his red rosy cheeks. His hat is attached to his head so does not come off. He even had on his wire frame glasses, black rubber boots and his sack which he holds our gifts in on his arm. All these extra accessories can be purchased making Santa even more special.
Now the fun doesn't stop once you bring your bear home. No you can connect with your bear pal on Bearville. The online world where all your bears come to life. Your bear can walk around with you and you get your very own condo which you can decorate. The best thing about all of this is that it is all FREE! It is pawsitively fun!
I'm in love with my Santa but mommy says that Santa doesn't come out to be played with until it's closer to Christmas. I have to disagree with her. Build-A-Bear Workshop gets my Two Tiny Thumbs Up!
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We have nothing like Build a Bear here in my little town. I have no idea where the closest would be. I am going to check their site and see where the closest one to me would be. The Wishes Santa is the perfect addition to your collection of Holiday Friends.
ReplyDeleteWe go to Build A Bear at Roosevelt Field on Long Island and love it. Seriously my girls can never get enough of this store and we recently got the pug dogs and the roller skates with matching leashes for the girls to walk them. Just too cute and seriously awesome review and thank you for the giveaway, too :)
ReplyDeleteThose are so darn cute! I really want to take my girls to build a bear.. I'm sure they would have a blast!
ReplyDeleteI love the Rudolph. I know that is what my daughter would choose.
ReplyDeleteOh I love build-a-bear. I think I'm a lot like your mommy.Whenever we pass I'm like a little kid who wants to go in. Well if we were lucky enough to Win this, it would be for my princess and it'd be completely up to her which she would want. So I really don't know, sense she is so indecisive.
ReplyDeleteMy kids love build-a-bear :) They can spend hours getting a bear, outfit etc. The Christmas stuffed animals look cute!
ReplyDeletenever been to buildabear before. i might go myself to design a gift, or i might give this to friends with kids
ReplyDeleteWe have never been to build-a-bear before but I know my children would absolutely love it. I have seen the creations of some of my friends children.
ReplyDeleteWe haven't been to build-a-bear before, but I'm sure my daughter would loooove it! She's all about "I do it" right now so she would take charge!
ReplyDeleteMy mum collects Santas so I am going to have to get her one of these
ReplyDeleteI passed by a build a bear store a couple of weeks ago and was so tempted to walk in there but my Mom was too busy looking for whatever she had been looking for. Granted there is no one I can give one to--except maybe me--oh maybe I will sneak back there when she is not around!
ReplyDeleteWe just did build-a-dino when we were at Disney, but now my boys are harping to go build a bear, too, so I think a trip is in our near future.
ReplyDeleteGood luck to everyone entering the competition!
ReplyDeleteI love Build-a-Bear and still cherish the I <3 NYC bear I bought when visiting NY back in 2008!
I've been to Build-a-Bear workshops but we haven't done it yet. I always love the Disney princess ones. I think we'd make Rudolph! He's so cute!
ReplyDeleteI've never been to a build a bear since the closest one is over 4 hours away, but it looks like a lot of fun!
ReplyDeleteWe have always loved Build a Bear at our house too! You would not believe how many of them we have around our house!
ReplyDeleteWe love Build-A-Bear. The Santa is cute! The dinosaurs are our favorites, though.
ReplyDeleteI have not taken my son there since he was really little so I think hed love it now!!
ReplyDeleteI remember going to build-a-bear with kids at our NYC visit. It was really fun. There was a heart that you kiss to make your bear your buddy. I thought that was cute.
ReplyDeleteI did a build a bear for my now husband when we were dating... made a little brown bear and put a KU Jayhawk shirt on it. Named him Hawker. My husband has this little guy on display on his desk, even 10 years later! :) My daughter would love that Santa though! He so CUTE!
ReplyDeleteI remember going with my nephew to one several years back. I love this Santa one featured here. It really is beautiful. If I won, this would go to a friend to give to her granchild.
ReplyDeleteThis would be so fun to take my son to! I think he would love to make a Rudoph!
ReplyDeleteI have to confess that I would love to go to build a bear just to build one for myself!!
ReplyDeleteYes I have, I would take my daughter and let her pick out what she wanted.
ReplyDeleteHow Lovely the little ones here love Build-a-bear to everytime we go past the store they are begging to go in,Its really great to be able to make and personalise your own bear.
ReplyDeleteWe have never been but the kids always ogle Build a Bear at the mall. We are going to our first Birthday Party there in two weeks!
ReplyDeleteWe go to Build a Bear about every six months or so. They are a bit costly to me, but cute!
ReplyDeleteI love build a bear workshop! I went a couple years back before I was a mom, now that I am a mommy I so want to bring my daughters!
ReplyDeleteMy daughter, who is 10, has wanted a Build a Bear for a LONG time, but we just never have the money...We would go get her one at long last, and she would probably pick something pink, or a kitty. It would truly make her year!
ReplyDeleteWe love Build A Bear Workshop. Last February, we had our son's seventh birthday there and he was thrilled. It is such a fun place for everyone in the family.
ReplyDeleteMy family loves going to build-a-bear workshops!! It's always such a fun experience! I love the build-a-Santa too!
ReplyDeleteYes we have been to build-a-bear workshops. They are great, and I would give this to my little Grand daughter, she would love it.
ReplyDeleteWe got Christmas ones last year. The girls want Pony ones this year.
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We've never done build a bear yet, I think I should do it with the kids this Christmas they'd like it! Looks like fun
ReplyDeleteWe've never been there.
ReplyDeleteI've seen so many cute things I'd love to make with my girls there though.
Yes, only once with my kids when they were pretty little. If I won, I would possibly get the Twilight Sparkle Pony for my daughter.
ReplyDeleteYes, I have gone to Build A Bear before and made the Coconut Cub, Pinkie Pie and Champ bear. Honestly, I would want the midnight teddy for myself!
ReplyDeleteI have been to the Build a Bear in Ann Arbor. It was nice. I think I'd like to get the Rudolph this year, he's cute. :)
ReplyDeleteI have been to Build a Bear with my daughter. I know she would love Rudolph and Clarice.
ReplyDeleteWe took my daughter (who is now a teenager) many times while she was growing up! She had probably 10 bears throughout her younger years. She still has two that she can't part with. If I won, I'd take my son. He's never been and he's 3 so he's at the perfect age to enjoy it. I'd like him choose which one he wanted!!!!
ReplyDeleteI have been to the workshop on a few occasions. SO MUCH FUN!
ReplyDeleteWe've been to several different Build a Bear locations. I must have a Santa this year.
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ReplyDeleteI have never made anytbing at build a bear, but its right next door to my work! I would get Santa!
ReplyDeleteI've taken my oldest, and would love to take my twins! My daughter would like the Snuggly Merry Mouse!
ReplyDeletei have been in one but never bought anything but i would get the rudolph for my youngest grandson
ReplyDeletewe've never been but would love to make my daughter clarice the reindeer!
ReplyDeleteNo, but i hope to soon!
ReplyDeleteI have been to one a long time ago. Not sure what I would get, I think I would let my little one pick.
ReplyDeleteI have been many times. My sister loves it there. I would let her pick out whatever she wanted. She would most likely get an outfit for one of her many bears from the store.
ReplyDeleteI have been to a Build-A-Bear store, but it was years ago!! My 6 year old has been wanting to go to one so badly!!
ReplyDeleteI remember going to Build a Bear when I was younger and was so amazed by the building process! Now that I'm a Mom I'd love to share the same experience with my daughter and build a bear together!
ReplyDeleteI would love to get Rudolph for my granddaughter!
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I went for my cousin's bday party!
ReplyDeleteI would give it to my niece I think she would pick Santa
ReplyDeleteI plan on taking my daughter to Build a Bear for her birthday and letting her pick out what she wants. I really love the My Little Pony Rainbow Dash and Twilight Sparkle!
ReplyDeletewe have been to build a bear once before... My daughter loved making her own:-) If I won I would take my daughter again to make a new friend.. what one we would get I can't say for sure, because she would have to choose, but she sure would love a giraffe, but if not she would do a ballerina or cheer bear :-)
ReplyDeleteWe have been to build a bear once and my daughter would love to go again so if I win it would be for her and I don't know what we would come out with but if they have a giraffe I know that is what she will get :-)
ReplyDeleteWe have been once and my daughter would love to go again!! If I win it will be for her and If they have a giraffe she is sure to get that and if not a cheer or ballet bear :-)
ReplyDeletewe have a bear and an owl, would love to have Rudolph or one of the other holiday animals!
ReplyDeleteWe have been to several. This year we are looking at dogs.
ReplyDeleteWe a couple of Bears, this year it's dogs.
ReplyDeleteMidnight Teddy :) I have been before and daughter loves the store
ReplyDeleteOh yes we have been to Build a Bear several times, I would get Rudolph we just love him!!!
ReplyDeleteI took my niece and nephew there last year and bought them each an animal (a dog and a kitten) and an outfit (Buzz Lightyear and Tinkerbell). I would get Rainbow Dash for myself.
ReplyDeleteWe have been to build-a-bear a few times. :) Hands down my girls would choose Clarice and Rudolph. They are adorable!
ReplyDeleteHave been there a couple of times!
ReplyDeleteWe have been there before! I would get the 15 in. Winter White Polar Bear for my boyfriend's daughter!
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I've never been there. I'd get the 16 in. MY LITTLE PONY RAINBOW DASH® for my daughter or take her to the shop so she could make her own toy.
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