Celebrate the Hero in Your Life with Build-A-Bear Workshop - Review & #Giveaway

 Spring is full of reasons to celebrate the hero in your life.  Between Father’s Day, Armed Forces Day, Teacher Appreciation Day and graduations- there are plenty of occasions to give gifts.  Show dad, grads, troops and teachers how much you care this season with something special from Build-A-Bear Workshop®.  The options to personalize a stuffed animal for these spring celebrations are endless.

 Father’s Day- June 22: Surprise Dad with this rockin’ gift! Celebrate Father’s Day with Paperback Pup ($18) wearing a Dad Rocks T-Shirt ($8.50), Classic Jeans ($5) and Black Canvas High-Tops ($8). Plus, add a personalized message Dad will treasure with a Build-A-Sound® message YOU record.

 Armed Forces Day- May 17: Honor your favorite service man or woman with this cuddly Camo Bear ($20) dressed in a Khaki Digital Camo Outfit with dog tag ($13.50) and Black Rubber Boots ($7.50).

  

 Everyday Heroes: Who is your hero? Are they a teacher or friend? Make them smile with this super gift! Cheerful Monkey ($20) looks the part with a Superhero T-Shirt with Cape ($6), Classic Jeans ($5) and Black Canvas High-Tops ($8).

 Graduations: Say CUBgrats to the graduate with this memorable graduation teddy bear gift! Graduate Bearemy ($12) comes with a Black Graduation Set ($12.50) including a black satin gown, hat, plush diploma and tassel. Embroider a special graduation gift to create a long- lasting memorable gift. 

My Thoughts

While I love all the Build-A-Bear Workshop gift ideas listed above, my son and I decided on the cuddly camo bear to celebrate Armed Forces Day. Both my father and grandfather proudly served our country in Desert Storm and WW II respectively. My older son plans to follow in their footsteps and someday join the air force.  The Camo bear is the perfect way for kids to honor the brave men and women who have fought so valiantly for our freedoms. Show that you're proud to be an American with one of these adorable bears.

The bear is cute on its own, but when you add the accessories, it's even more fun. You can get fatigues, combat boots, and even dog tags. Maybe you could honor a special solider by naming your bear after him or her. If kids have a father servicing overseas, perhaps this little bear could make them feel closer to dad this Father's Day. And I'm sure dad would love to see pictures of their kids with their military bear, even if they can't be there in person. There are so many ways to make the Build-A-Bear Workshop more than just another stop at the mall. There are always opportunities to create cherished memories. 

The Giveaway 

One lucky winner is going to receive a $25 Build a Bear Gift Card! To Enter simply fill out the Giveaway Tools form below.  This giveaway will end on  6/7/14  at 12:00am EST. Open to the US only. The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to reply. Thanks again to Build-A-Bear for offering this fantastic prize.

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