Back in March, I attended the Disney Social Media Moms conference in Orlando. I heard Maxine Clark, CEO of Build-A-Bear speak. I have to admit, I didn’t know much about the company. For starters, I thought it was only for girls – which it’s most definitely not.
But the moment Maxine Clark started speaking, I was completely engaged. I was so intrigued and knew I’d want to take my boys to a local Build-A-Bear when we got home.
We finally went yesterday and had so much fun. The people who worked at the store were enthusiastic and my boys had a blast.
Heading into the store at the King of Prussia Mall
Picking out his bear
Stuffing the bear
I love this one. He's sending a message to the heart. Or something? Closed eyes and all.
Cleaning the bear. They had lots of fun here.
Dressing the Peace & Hugs bear in the Darth Vader costume. Irony most definitely lost on the excited 3-year-old.
The finished bears. "Eagle" and "Darth Vader"
Both of my boys are already asking when they can go back — and if they can have their birthday parties there. And I can’t believe I’m admitting this, but the entire process was so fun, it almost made me want to make a bear. I admitted this to the woman helping us and she said they recently had a 21 year old birthday party/group of girls there before they hit the town. Corny or fun? You decide.
Corny? absolutely NOT-I was smiling just reading the article-
On my list to visit the next ‘Build a Bear’ store i see! :o)
The boys are adorable and handsome too. No wonder Kenzie wants more “drop off” playdates with them 🙂 We’ve done it 2x with Kenzie and both were super memorable and thrilling experiences for her. So much fun for mom too and a great way to make a memory. Totally not corny!