Making Memories with Kids on National Teddy Bear Day
Making Memories with Kids on National Teddy Bear Day
Well, there is one thing I love right after school starts, it’s National Teddy Bear Day! On September 9th, I will take the kids to our Build-A-Bear Workshop to create some memories and build a limited edition teddy bear. It won’t break the bank with these adorable $5 bears, plus it is quality time with my kids! I want to share with you all how I spend the day with my kids, create some memories while sticking to our budget! Then you will see Why building a bear is More Important than you think! We also have a $100 Build-A-Bear Workshop gift card to give away too!
I think it is important to date our kids! We can get so distracted with life that we miss that our children are growing so fast! I mean, another year just started!
Yes, this is on a school day and Yes I plan to keep them out of school for one day to spend that day with them!
First off, I will keep it a secret from the kids so the night before I can still get their homework done to turn in! I’ll make sure all alarms are turned off so everyone can sleep in. My kids love to make and eat Homemade Egg McMuffins, so I planned that for breakfast. I decorated and set the dining room table before I went to bed.
After breakfast, I clean up while the kids get dressed, and I get ready for a game session. My kids love to play games, so I lay out some of their favorite games for us to play. With Halloween around the corner, I also had this DIY Poke-A-Pumpkin Halloween Party Game planned to make and do with the kids.
After the game time, I pack the car and will take the kids to the Build-A-Bear Workshop where they can create their bear for just $5. There are three options to choose from a limited edition National Teddy Bear Day Bear, Lil’ Vanilla Bean Cub and Lil’ Hazelnut Cub.
There is something for everyone and perfect for my budget! We are so lucky to have a Build-A-Bear Workshop so close to us. To find the store nearest to you, visit here.
What is also really nice is for every $5 bear purchased in stores on National Teddy Bear Day, Build-A-Bear Workshop will donate one furry friend to Toys for Tots in the U.S. This deal is only available on September 9th so I suggest you take advantage of it. We love giving back, so this is a complete win-win!
After we had a blast making our teddy bears at the Build-A-Bear Workshop, I take the kids to our local park where I break out our picnic lunch I packed and made the night before! I pack some of our favorite snacks and goodies. Of course some Cupcakes too!
Then after some fun in the sun, we head home all tuckered out. To end the evening together, especially on the weekends we love to make our pizza, watch a movie and pop our popcorn! Family movie night is always such a blast!
Time with your family is so important. Spending quality time with each child talking to them about what they like, who is their best friend, what is the funniest thing they have ever seen. Create some conversation to get to know your kids even more!
Going out with your kids doesn’t have to be expensive you just need to get creative! I hope some of these tips and ideas can help you too! And I also hope you will join me and celebrate National Teddy Bear Day!
Join the celebration! Follow @BuildABear on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and share your favorite teddy bear and Build-A-Bear Workshop memories using #NationalTeddyBearDay all week long!
Build-A- Bear Workshop is also extending the National Teddy Bear Day fun by hosting a Twitter party on Thurs., Sept. 8 from 9- 10 p.m. ET. There will be awesome surprises and prizes so I hope you can join the fun!
Check out the details of the Build a Bear Twitter party here!
If you do go to the Build-A-Bear Workshop, comment below or even better send us a pic and tag @BuildABear and #NationalTeddyBearDay
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