Last summer I had the incredible opportunity to join the incredible team at Build-A-Bear Workshop at St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. The trip was arranged as a service project for the 2012 Huggable Heroes to come to St. Jude’s and support the staff as they hosted Sibling Day. Engaged to visit with ...
Does your child have a Lovey? Each of mine did and it is the memories of our middle child and his Lovey that are most endearing to my heart. Much like Linus, he was never without his waffle weave blankies (we had many) and paci, ready to take on the world one footie jammie step ...
The holidays are a great time to plan a family photo shoot. Even though you are busy, the mood is festive, the decor is magical, and everywhere you look there are reasons for joy. Most of us will have nice outfits on hand for seasonal celebrations, ...
First shared on Build-A-Bear Workshop’s Behind The Seams Blog, I’m honored to be a Friends Count Ambassador and bring you the latest news from the friendliest company I know! Today I want to share 3 ideas for how you can incorporate Seasonal traditions with Build-A-Bear Workshop Forever Friends just like Pumpkin Pal Teddy. She’s adorable ...
Adjusting to a new classroom and teacher can be a challenge every year…and not just for your kids. Organized parent teacher communication can play a huge role in your child’s classroom success because when you connect with the teacher, you create a team that has nothing but your child’s best interests at heart. ...
The first day of school is a big deal, even when you try to pretend its not. From preschool all the way to senior year, it marks the beginning of a new chapter not only in your child’s life but for your family as well. Full of new experiences, friends, and teachers, each school year ...
Making new friends can be both exciting and full of anticipation…and I’m not just talking about how this can impact your children. The start of a new school year is full of new social interaction for parents and children alike, making for plenty of fun when scheduled well. This week, I’m delighted to ...
I love back to school season! While I always miss my children when they go back to school each fall, I love the excitement and anticipation the new year can bring. What I don’t love is realizing how much work it might mean for me. Let’s face it, the start of a new school year ...
Friday the 13th seems like a great day to talk about travel safety and your personal finance. After all, I can’t think of a more superstitious day, full of Murphy’s Law coincidence and the certainty that something bad is going to happen. But optimist that I am, with a little forethought and planning, your summer ...
P&G is a brand that has a special place in my heart. Long before there was motherhood or social media, there was a little girl that grew up in the suburbs of Cincinnati, Ohio. She danced in the Cincinnati Ballet’s Nutcracker thanks to winning a contest at Frish’s Big Boy designed to find children ...