This is a sponsored blog post and I was compensated by Build-A-Bear Workshop. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Having a baby has opened my eyes in more ways than I could ever imagine. I have nine nieces and nephews so I’ve been around little ones for the past 14 years. I’ve seen them hit their milestones, attended all their birthday, taken them on adventures and tried my best to be as present as possible. All of these moments I’ve been collecting with my nieces and nephews have helped me be the mom I am today. I’ve learned that all those tiny “things” that we don’t think about often become memories that we could have never planned for.
I can’t tell you how many times my husband and I have conversations about our childhood and random memories that come up out of no where. Some memories are about playing sports at a young age or funny stories about our siblings. When we talk about these, all I can think about is what memories we’re making for our son. I want him to remember all the fun and silly times we have together, all of the times we played games or with his stuffed animals. Even though I know no matter how hard I try to get him to remember these moments, it’s not guaranteed that he will. All we can do is make as memories together as possible.
I’ve have the privilege of working from home so I’ve very fortunate that me and Bryce get to have all sorts of adventures together and I can’t wait for us to celebrate National Teddy Bear Day which takes place on September 9th. All kids love stuffed animals and what child doesn’t have a favorite stuffy? If you want to celebrate but don’t know how, I’ve come up with 5 Fun Ideas to Celebrate National Teddy Bear Day.
Throw a Tea Party with your Teddy Bear
Depending on the age of your child, you can make this as extravagant or simple as you want. If you have a moms group or live in a neighborhood with a bunch of kids, this would be so fun to throw together. I love this Teddy Bear Tea party by Sunshine Whispers.
Make Teddy Bear Snacks
I love being in the kitchen and making themed food. After doing a bit of research, I found the cutest teddy bear snacks to make. These are great for all ages and the kids will have so much fun making these!
- Teddy Bear faces made with graham crackers
- Teddy Bear Rice Krispies
- Teddy Bear Bread
- Polar Bear Cookies
- Polar Bear Ice Cream
- Teddy Bear Fruit Mosaic
Make Teddy Bear Crafts
If you have an older child, bust out your craft supplies and make some fun teddy bear crafts while your kids favorite teddy bear supervises. Your kids will love making crafts that look just like their stuffed animal.
- Teddy Bear Paper Plate Craft
- Brown Bear Mask
- Bear Craft Using a Fork
- Brown Bear Puppets
- Polar Bear Masks
- Bear Christmas Ornament
Experience what Build-A-Bear Workshop is all about by taking your little one to the store and letting them make their own bear. There is nothing quite like it. According to a recent survey commissioned by Build-A-Bear, 30% of respondents said a feeling of comfort was the first memory that came to mind when thinking about a childhood stuffed animal, followed by the memory of the person who gave it to them (22%), and the stuffed animal’s appearance (19%). We recently took Bryce to make his first stuffed animal at Build-A-Bear Workshop and had a blast making memories.
On Friday, September 8, and Saturday, September 9, guests of Build-A- Bear Workshop stores can make their own limited-edition Bear for just $5.50, plus applicable taxes, while supplies last. Build-A- Bear Workshop will also offer Traditional Cocoa Bear online for $10.50 at buildabear.com.
Throughout the week leading up to National Teddy Bear Day, fans can join in the fun by:
- Visiting buildabear.com/national-teddy-bear-day/ to learn more about the in-store event and find a nearby Build-A-Bear Workshop location.
- Follow Build-A-Bear Workshop on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and share a favorite teddy bear or Build-A-Bear Workshop memory with hashtag #NationalTeddyBearDay and @BuildABear.
Win a $100 Build-A-Bear Gift Card
Want to experience Build-A-Bear? We’re giving away a $100 gift card! Winner will be chosen on September 23rd.
So many favorite memories, but I have a special one where my parents helped me with a project!
Goodness, I have too many good ones…but one of my faves is going with my mom to the library on weekends.
My dad teaching me to fish. Not afraid of those worms…
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My favorite childhood memory was going camping and fishing with my family!
My favorite memory has to be when we finally got a dog after years of my father saying no dog!, lol 🙂
I loved playing with stuffed animals with my sister.
Oh I have to say…my favorite childhood memory was Christmas one year. Every year we put out carrots for the reindeer. One year…we were putting them out and my little brother decided to throw them up on the roof while dad was not looking, so Rudolph didnt have to come down and get them. Well…we live where we get tons of snow and ice….the roof was covered. Very happy to say that no ambulance was needed that Christmas Eve…and Rudolph ate all his carrots from the roof 🙂
My favorite childhood memory is of my Sixth birthday and I got a Holly Hobbie cake and doll! Loved her so much!
My favorite childhood memory was when I got to go play with my friends all the time.
My favorite childhood memory is going down to the creek and catching pollywogs, etc.
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my favorite childhood memory is walking up to the dairy aisle all year round for ice cream with rainbow sprinkles!! it was something my brother and i always got to do!
My favorite childhood memory is going to the local beach as a family.
Lots of great memories from childhood, probably the biggest one is just the freedom to roam the neighborhood and play all day
I had a dog that was my best friend. We played this game where I would hide in a little space and when i came out he would “get” me then run around with hus butt on the ground. Fav memory. I miss that pupper.
Biking to the corner store for penny candy.
Wow! What an amazing giveaway! You are right on about the secure feelings related to memories of your stuffed animals. I never kept any of mine (I think they were actually destroyed when our house flooded when I was little) and I have searched for the same one’s or something similar to no avail!
Playing and laughing with my sister. Fun question!
My favorite childhood memory is going fishing with my grandpa and brother. We caught a catfish and I named him Charlie.
My favorite childhood memories are during Christmas with my family.
Easter at my gandma’s! We would play badminton and hunt Easter eggs, followed by a big, delicious lunch.
My favorite childhood memory is how much I loved reading and having plenty of books available to read.
My favorite childhood memory is the first time I got to order a large blizzard form Dairy Queen and got to eat the whole thing by myself without sharing with anyone! My mom said I would have a stomach ache but I never did and I loved every minute of eating that!
I have so many good childhood memories it is hard to pick a favorite. One of my favorites in when my brother, sister and I stole our neighbors canoe one summer and took it to the creek behind our house.
I really love remembering the days when I built snowmen with my sisters and snowball fights with my parents.
My favorite memories have always been my time with my grandparents especially our yearly summer camping trips!
Probably getting picked up early from school to do things with my grandma.
My favorite memory is listening to music and dancing with my mom. Thanks for the chance!
I have a ton of wonderful childhood memories! My favorites are probably playing with my neighborhood friends and Christmas with all our family.
I try not to look back too much. Taking the good as it happens daily.
My favorite childhood memory would be when the neighborhood kids and I created a play, and we charged everybody 5 cents to watch us…LOL…we then had a picnic, we did this in my backyard. Gosh the good ole days!
Oh my gosh, so many great memories. My favorites, though, probably revolve around riding my bike around the neighborhood and as I got older, going on long bike rides with my Dad.
I loved our family ski vacations!
Playing with my mom.
I have wonderful memories of spending time with my cousins at my grandma’s house. She always had so many fun things planned for us!
Playing outside and climbing trees.
Spending all summer at the pool with my friends!
My favorite childhood memories are of visiting my grandparents back East. I miss those days.
My favorite childhood memory is of spending the night with my great grandparents and walking to the grocery with my great granddad.
Camping with my grandpa before he died.
My favorite memories are when my grandmother would take me fishing.
My fave childhood memory is baking cookies with my mom and licking the bowl. As I got a little I would rake a bunch of leaves in a pile and my sisters & I would jump in them. We had so much fun! Thank you for the chance ☺
I loved learning to ride a bike with the help of my dad.
Going to my grandmother’s house and helping her make biscuits.
playing outside with my other siblings and my nieces and nephew
My favorite would be camping and canoeing with my family. Cousins!
Splashing in the rain 🙂
The holidays are my favorite childhood memory. My mom always had big dinners on the holidays with lots of friends and family. It was the best!
My dad taking me to night hunts with him, and him teaching me to show my dog Ruby at them. I was closer to my Dad growing up than my friends, and those are years I will always cherish:)
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One of my favorite memories is going camping with my family and friends.
My favorite childhood memory is a surprise trip to Disneyland with my grandparents when I was 8.