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I loaded myself and my mom up in the car for an adventure I usually save for the kids. Today, though it was all about ME! Too often us parents don’t get the luxury of saying that, especially when I’m going to Build-A-Bear Workshop. I have taken my kids in the past but this day I was going to have a hands on experience and make my own little stuffed friend.
As I walked through the doors I was amazed at how much fun this would be to a child’s eye if it was making me smile! There were outfits and accessories galore. Plenty of friends to choose from. Adults and kids alike can have a blast in Build-A-Bear and right now through the December 18, 2011 you can get ANY animal and an outfit (not accessories, undies, shoes, etc) for $24.99. Let me just tell you that is a GREAT deal as some of the animals are around $25 alone, so get to hurrying (after reading this post of course) while this deal is going on.
First things first, I had to choose which character would be coming home with me. This was not an easy choice as you can see:
I have a feeling a few of those up there are fixing to be real popular with a certain movie!! Up and down the aisle I went and finally decided I needed a little more pink in my life….Hello Kitty it is. Grabbed up my flat friend and checked out the sounds you can choose from. I hear enough sounds with 3 kids so a silent friend I am bringing home. I do love that you can add phrases to the animal you make. It’s time to “bring her to life”. Let the stuffing begin:
After picking a heart it was time to give my animal some listening ears, a full tummy, smarts, and love. I wonder if this will work on kids?!!
All is well, hello kitty is stuffed and ready to go. Of course before picking out the outfit she will don, a bath is needed. All scrubbed up and ready to go it’s time to hit the clothing section. A section I venture to say most females would be envious of. So many outfits, shoes, accessories it truly is a newly made bear (or other animal) dream. Tell me you would not like to have a closet big enough to hold all this:
Being the girly girl that I am, it took me eons to figure out what outfit I wanted hello kitty to have. How is a girl to choose with their being so many choices. After searching and mulling over choices I finally decided it was the perfect time to be a little festive. So hello kitty got to get a fun Christmasy look. After dressing her it was time to officially adopt my new stuffed friend, so we headed over to the computer area where you name them and get a “birth certificate” to show you are now the new owner of your stuffed animal.
I have to say I can absolutely see why my kids loved this place. It’s an experience that you won’t likely forget. With so many animals and outfits to choose from you can make the perfect friend for yourself, your child or someone you know. They have outfits from motorcycle gear to military gear, and wedding outfits to beach stuff. So when shopping for something fun this holiday season (or for any special occasion) don’t forget to consider Build-A-Bear Workshop, it could be just the perfect fun little gift to bring a smile to someones face.
And now, say hello to my new friend (who I am sure my daughter will confiscate)…Merry Christmas!
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I love that you took forever to pick out the outfit because I am totally the same way!!
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I enjoyed reading about how much fun you had.
I love that it took you a while to figure out the outfits because you’re such a girlie girl that loved them all. That’s totally me.
I liked that you had so much fun looking at all the fun clothes
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I like picking the heart part. My daughter always likes to do that.
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I enjoyed reading about picking a heart for your stuffed kitty. I imagine my 3 year old would be very tickled to do the same. 🙂
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I liked reading about the clothes shopping for it.
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I love how long it took you to pick out an outfit – that’s always my problem too!
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I love the part about bringing her to life!
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like you my great-neice Balin loves Build a Bear-she made one for her new Baby Brother John if i win i would love to give Balin this gift card
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I really love the part about bringing her to life.
I liked reading the price ranges. I am a single mom so price is always important!
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love the giving smarts… shouldnt that be rubbing your head! lol
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I like how you explained the process..I have never been in a Build a bear and now I want to take my son!
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I know technically it’s not reading, but I loved your pictures! You made the visit seem so much fun. 🙂
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I like seeing your final creation with her outfit. Very cute. I also liked the picture of all the different unstuffed animals. It’s so cool how the stuffing brings it to life.
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I like that you explained everything. I have only seen the shops, never been inside.
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I loved seeing the new Hello Kitty you featured from your visit to Build-A-Bear. I definately want one of those!
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i enjoyed your whole trip but picking out the outfit was really interesting and I can see what a difficult time you would have!
picking out what animal to get
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I liked where you talk about finding an outfit for hello kitty.
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I liked seeing all your pictures especially the wall of clothing options. Everything is soooo cute! It’d be hard to choose just one outfit! Also, I love Hello Kitty and didn’t know they sell her.
Choosing an outfit for Hello Kitty was my favorite part. Just like my daughter it takes her forever to pick an outfit.
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I really liked how you showed photos of the entire process! 🙂
i enjoyed the photos
Finding an outfit for hello kitty!
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Part I enjoyed reading, b/c I can identify: trying to choose the outfit from all those diff’t clothing options! Try getting two little girls to make their choices 😉
BUT,we still love going to BAB.