Monday, January 31, 2011

Build-A-Bear Workshop Stuffed with Love Review and Giveaway (Valentine’s Day Gift Guide)



When you think about Valentine’s Day you think about your significant other, be it your husband/wife or boyfriend/girlfriend right? But, do you ever think about your little ones? I know every Valentine’s Day since “Bug” has been born my husband and I both get the little man a little something for Valentine’s Day which is usually a small box of assorted chocolates and a stuffed animal! So, when I was contacted by Build-A-Bear to conduct a Stuffed with Love review and giveaway right here on my blog I just could not pass it up! I just knew after looking at the adorable Love Bear and Love Bug out just in time for Valentine’s Day I knew “Bug” would just love the Love Bug!

About Build-A-Bear Workshop (taken from website):

At Build-A-Bear Workshop®, our mission is to bring the Teddy Bear to life. An American icon, the Teddy Bear brings to mind warm thoughts about our childhood, about friendship, about trust and comfort, and also about love. Build-A-Bear Workshop embodies those thoughts in how we run our business everyday.

Our Thoughts:

“Bug” was sent an adorable boy Love Bug to review, since we don’t live close enough to an actual Build-A-Bear Workshop to go and make our own Love Bug. Our Love Bug arrived super quickly and came in it’s own little home along with a birth certificate that “Bug” and I could fill out to make him our very own!

Now, we have been to a Build-A-Bear in the past and “Bug” really did enjoy creating a Frosty this past Christmas and I have to say that our time at the Build-A-Bear Workshop was one of the most enjoyable family activities we have done. I think that it’s a wonderful place where your child is able to use their imagination and create their very own special friend. I also think that giving your child the option to choose their own bear, stuff it, place in it’s little heart and choose it’s attire really helps your child display their own personal style. As a grown up I also had a wonderful time making my own special friend a Build-A-Bear a few years ago and it’s just really fun for the parents as well as the kiddos! The staff has always been extremely friendly and helpful as well as very knowledgeable about the stuffed animals that they have in their workshop. The store itself is very clean and well organized to get you in and out quickly while having a blast creating your special friend.

Back to our review on our cute little Love Bug, my little “Bug” has named his new friend Buddy, and takes this little guy everywhere with him. The first night he arrived he went around wearing the little head band that came along with the Love Bug and carried him around and he actually used him as a sleeping buddy that night….well he’s been his new sleeping buddy over the past few nights. Every day when “Bug” goes to my parents house to stay while I go to school he has to take Buddy with him. I personally think that Buddy is adorable and would make a wonderful Valentine’s gift for any little one.

Bottom Line:

“Bug” loves his new friend Buddy the Love Bug and takes him everywhere he goes as well as uses him as a security blanket at bedtime. We just love Build-A-Bear Workshop and the opportunity that it give kiddos to show their individuality and make their own special friend that they will always remember. I really feel like a trip to Build-A-Bear Workshop will be an activity that the entire family will remember and enjoy!

If you are looking for an enjoyable activity for the entire family, we highly recommend taking a trip to your local Build-A-Bear Workshop and if you are looking for a very special Valentine’s Day gift for your little one check out the adorable Love Bug or Love Bear available at your local Build-A-Bear or order one online to have delivered to your door.

Buy It:
To purchase the Love Bug visit the Build-A-Bear website or see them in-store!

Win It:
Build-A-Bear Workshop has very generously offered one of my lucky readers a $25 Gift Certificate to create their very own Love Bug or Love Bear!

Mandatory Entry: Visit Build-A-Bear Workshop and tell me what you would make for your little one this Valentine‘s Day! Please remember to leave your e-mail address if it’s not visible in your profile.

Want or need extra entries? Check out how to grab em’ below! (Mandatory Entry must be complete for these to count)

1. Become a public follower of my blog (2 extra)

2. Follow me on twitter @sgrant2005 and tweet this giveaway (can be done daily)

3. Subscribe to my feed via a reader

4. Blog about this giveaway with a link to this post and to Build-A-Bear Workshop be sure to leave me a link (5 extra)

5. Follow Build-A-Bear Workshop on Twitter

6. “Like” Build-A-Bear Workshop on Facebook

Giveaway ends Feb 07, 2011 @ midnight CST. Winner will be chosen at random, using random.org and contacted by e-mail and has 48 hrs to respond before a new winner is chosen.

This review is based strictly my opinion. Others may have a different opinion with the product listed above. I did receive the Love Bug mentioned above complementary for this review. No monetary compensation was received.

207 comments:

  1. I think I would get a love bear!!
    hisprincess886(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  2. I follow - gfc - emillie
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  3. I follow on twitter and shared this giveaway - http://twitter.com/#!/HisPrincess886/status/32258121221017600.
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  4. I subscribe - google reader.
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  5. I follow build-a-bear on twitter - hisprincess886.
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  6. I follow build-a-bear on facebook - emillie rose.
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  7. My kids would love the Saddle Up Pawsome Pony!

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  8. I'm a public follower-entry #2.

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  9. I am eddiem11 a GFC public follower---eddiem11@ca.rr.com
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  10. I am eddiem11 a GFC public follower---eddiem11@ca.rr.com
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  11. http://twitter.com/#!/sohamolina/statuses/32274051216973824

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  12. Follow Build-A-Bear Workshop on Twitter

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  14. My daughter would love the 17" shaggy pup. ktk 403 at gmail dot com

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  15. I like the 17 in. Love Bear and I know Sidney would love it.

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  16. 2/1 tweet http://twitter.com/cstironkat/status/32325476986920960

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  17. I Follow Build-A-Bear Workshop on Twitter as cstironkat.

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  18. I “Liked” Build-A-Bear Workshop on Facebook as Kelly Thuet

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  19. We would build the Endless Hugs Teddy.

    rhoneygtn at yahoo dot com

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  20. I'd make the jack russell terrier.

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  21. I'd love to make the Hello Kitty build-a-bear!

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  22. GFC follower

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  23. I follow Build-A-Bear on Twitter.
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  24. I like Build-A-Bear on FB.
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  25. I'd like the Darling Doggy in Pink.

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  26. I follow you publicly in GFC.

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  27. I follow you publicly in GFC.

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  28. I follow Build a Bear on Twitter (@mami2jcn)

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  29. I like Build a Bear on Facebook with my username Mary Happymommy.

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  30. I follow you on Twitter (@mami2jcn) and tweeted:

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  31. I would get the 15in Endless Hugs Teddy for my Valentine.
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  32. The 17 inch Sweet Smiles Teddy is my favorite.
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  33. I follow you on GFC(Linda G)entry 1
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  34. I follow on GFC
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  35. I follow on GFC
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  36. I follow Build a Bear on twitter (ohstac)
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  37. I like Build a Bear on FB (Stacy D)
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  38. tweet
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  39. My daughter would love the pastel power cool kitty with the pastel tulle dress. Thank you!!

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  40. i would make the 14 in. Baby Panther

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  41. I'm a facebook fan of Build a Bear!

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  42. I would make the Hello Kitty for my dd.

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  43. I adore the Loveable Lobster!

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  44. http://twitter.com/#!/sohamolina/statuses/32494253233938432

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  45. I would get the Puppy Love Yorkshire Terrier
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  46. I follow your blog publicly through google friend connect
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  47. I follow through twitter and tweeted
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  48. i would be torn between doing the bear or the bug with that love bug outfit both are super cute.

    sara at theniffs dot com

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  49. im following via google friend connect #1

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  50. im following via google friend connect #2

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  51. following you on twitter

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  52. sub via reader

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  53. following build a bear via twitter

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  54. following build a bear on fb

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  55. hello kitty

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  56. i would make the 7 in. Mini Red Panda momsprincess8822@hotmail.com

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  57. I'd get the love bear
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  58. I follow you GFC
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  59. My daughter would love to build a Red Cheerleader Hello Kitty!
    Cassie
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  60. daily tweet - http://twitter.com/#!/HisPrincess886/status/32618988395560960.
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  61. http://twitter.com/sohamolina/statuses/32813899791208448

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  62. I would make the bulldog in the fishing outfit.

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  63. I would get my daughter the Cute and Cuddly Love Bug!

    Thanks!
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  64. Google Friend Connect Follower! {mom2anutball}
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  65. Google Friend Connect Follower! {mom2anutball}
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  66. I subscribe by google reader.

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  67. Build A Bear Twitter follower {mom2anutball}

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  68. Build A Bear Facebook Fan! (Sheila Hickmon)

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  69. dt http://twitter.com/sfoster71/status/32850248866988032
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  70. i entered to win at http://twitter.com/#!/sniffenegger/status/32866073053237248

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  71. 2/2 tweet http://twitter.com/cstironkat/status/32875333229223936

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  73. I want to make the 14 in. Baby Panther!
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  74. My daughter would love the Hip Hearts Love Bear. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
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  75. I'm a GFC follower (entry 1)
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  76. I'm a GFC follower (entry 2)
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  78. http://twitter.com/#!/sohamolina/statuses/33180243862749184

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  79. daily tweet 02-03-11


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  80. Id make the Endless hugs teddy for my daughter.
    Thanks for the chance.
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  81. I love the love bug!

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  82. GFC follower (kport207) #1

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  83. GFC follower (kport207) #2

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  84. http://twitter.com/#!/sohamolina/statuses/33548308349714432

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  85. 2/4 tweet http://twitter.com/cstironkat/status/33568841275543552

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  86. I like the Hip Heart Happy Hugs bear

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  87. I would make my son the 17 in. Darling Doggy ashleygatewood@mail.com

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  88. I follow on GFC agatewood1 entry#1
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  89. I follow on GFC agatewood1 entry#2
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  90. http://twitter.com/#!/shuggysmommy/status/33607982591778816
    I follow you on twitter @shuggysmommy
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  91. daily tweet 02-04-11


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  92. I follow builabear on twitter @shuggysmommy
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  93. Build a bear facebook liker ashleygatewood@mail.com

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  94. I'd help my son make the Panda.

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  95. My daughter would love a pink Speaker Starz bear with a tutu rocker dress, black quilted flats and pink messenger bag.

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  96. I would like to build a shaggy pup
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  97. I follow via gfc #2
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  98. I like build-a-bear on facebook
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  99. would make Beary Cute Love Bug
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  101. dt http://twitter.com/sfoster71/status/33927112553402368
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  102. http://twitter.com/#!/sohamolina/statuses/33928060860375040

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  103. daily tweet 02-05-11


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  104. daily tweet https://twitter.com/#!/shuggysmommy/status/33967604708290560
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  105. I would get my daughter the border collie!

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  106. I'd like to make the Dot Ruffle Skater Darling Doggy Purple

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  107. i would totally get the 16in panda! so cute!

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  108. gfc: xferriza2 (Danielle b)

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  109. gfc 2: xferriza2 (Danielle b)

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  110. fb fan them: xferriza2 (Danielle b)

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  111. I would get the Darling Doggy in Pink.

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  112. daily tweet 02-06-11


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  113. daily tweet http://twitter.com/#!/shuggysmommy/status/34291330846826496
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  114. http://twitter.com/#!/sohamolina/statuses/34329604722270208

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  115. I would love to make the Darling Doggy for my daughter! Thanks! blackestmoss -at- gmail dot com

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  116. Following you on GFC!
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  117. Following you on GFC! 2nd entry
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  118. I'm a subscriber!
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  119. I follow Build-A-Bear Workshop on Twitter @ohMariana.

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  120. I “Like” Build-A-Bear Workshop on Facebook.

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  121. I follow you on Twitter and tweeted about this giveaway! http://twitter.com/ohMariana/statuses/34333743690817537

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  122. 2/6 tweet http://twitter.com/cstironkat/status/34340487125012482

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  123. timmiedeluca@comcast.net

    my daughter wants the frosty the snowman

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  124. timmiedeluca@comcast.net

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  126. timmiedeluca@comcast.net

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  127. timmiedeluca@comcast.net

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  128. Totally Hip Turner Owl. trinitygsd at yahoo dot com

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  129. bee mine shaggy
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  130. like build a bear on fb
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  131. follow build a bear on twitter
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  132. subscribe by reader
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  133. dt http://twitter.com/#!/sfoster71/status/34416077467418624
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  134. I'd make the Jack Russell Terrier!

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  135. I love the "love bear"!

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  136. I follow you via GFC #1.

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  137. I follow you via GFC #2.

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  138. I like Build-A-Bear on FB!

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  139. the love bear looks cute

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  140. I might get my daughter the topaz teddy.
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  141. My 3 yr old would love Turner Owl.He is fascinated by owls.Thanks!
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  142. dt
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  143. I love the love bug for my daughter

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  144. the endless hugs teddy
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  145. definitely the ladybug
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  146. I want to take my daughter to get her first bear on her second birthday. She borrows her older sisters bears but hasn't made her own yet. I think she would like Brown Sugar puppy since she is a big fan of puppies!

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  147. I would love to make the 16" Rhino, thanks!

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  148. daily tweet 02-07-11


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  149. I would love a hello kitty suelee1998 @ gmail.com

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  150. I am a google follower #1
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  151. I am a google follower #2
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  152. We'd make the Purple Darling Doggy.


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  153. 2/7 tweet http://twitter.com/cstironkat/status/34715389287997442

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  154. I really like the love bear for my son
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  155. follow by gfc 1
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  156. follow by gfc 2
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  157. I would love to get a 14 in Baby Panther for my granddaughter.
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  158. public follower via GFC (Carole Spring)
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  159. public follower via GFC (Carole Spring)
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  160. I love the Be Fierce Amur Leopard. Thanks.
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  161. I LOVE the Huggable Love Bug. Contact info on my blog, thanks!

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  162. I would make my daughter the 17 in. Love Bear :)

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  163. #1 I follow via Google connect

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  164. #2 I follow via Google connect

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  165. I follow on twitter @Pittsy82 and tweeted http://twitter.com/pittsy82/status/34795334873907200

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  166. I subscribe via RSS google reader

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  167. I follow Build A Bear on twitter @pittsy82

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  168. I "LIKE" Build A BEar on FB (Nicole Pitts)

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  169. I would get my daughter the Darling doggy in pink. leah9114@aol.com

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  170. I am a public follower of your blog

    1 of 2

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  171. I am a public follower of your blog

    2 of 2

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  172. I subscribe to your blog via google reader. leah9114@aol.com

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  173. I follow you on twitter and tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/lgraves9114/status/34805589099937792

    leah9114@aol.com

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  174. I follow build-a-bear on twitter @lgraves9114

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  175. I like Build-a-bear on Facebook (Leah HUrley Graves)

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  176. love bear ty.
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  177. I would make the Darling Doggy Pink. Thanks!

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  178. I would choose the 17 in. Love Bear.

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  179. I Follow Build-A-Bear Workshop on Twitter. ladyt64

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  180. I'd make 15 in. Lil' Coconut Cub

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  181. She would love Fancy & Fabulous Hello Kitty®.

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  182. we would make the 15 in. Star of David Bear, we are on a blue phase:)
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  183. Life Is A Sandcastle is a public follower of blog
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