Build-A-Bear: Our Favorite New Friend Giveaway Closed


Winner - #86 - Elaina
 
"Don't forget 'Pup-pup'" are the words that you will hear constantly in my home.  "Pup-pup" is my daughter's best friend.  Unfortunately if you lose this worn-out pink puppy, we are in big trouble.  She sleeps with him every night and does not sleep well without him.


During our move, "pup-pup" became lost when Gracie went over to a friend's house.  She was devastated as we drove away without our beloved friend.  I also was a little sad because "pup-pup" had become such a part of our lives that it was sad that she would no longer have him.  The other thing that was bothering me was the fact that bedtime was in an hour and I had no idea how I was going to get her to sleep.

Sitting on our doorstep when I got home, low and behold, was a box from Build-A-Bear!  Inside was the cutest Portuguese Water Dog - perfect for Gracie!  She immediately took him and while he would never replace "Pup-pup", he gave her something to cuddle until her beloved friend was found.

"Pup-pup" was found but I am wishing our Build-A-Bear dog was Gracie's best friend because of how well made he is.  Her other dog is falling apart because he is not well made and is very loved.  We have had "Pup-pup" for less than a year and I worry that he will not make it a whole year.  That is completely different from our Portuguese Water Dog.  He is extremely well made and is made to be loved for a long time.


We have since named our Build-A-Bear Water Dog, JD.  Just days ago, we adopted a dog who was about to put down and since our stuff dog looks so much like our new dog, Gracie named him JD.  What I also love about this stuffed dog is that every time one is purchased, $1 is donated to the Build-A-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation to help real animals.  This has special meaning to my family since JD (our real dog) would have been put to sleep if we hadn't have adopted him.  I love knowing that other dogs like our dog are being helped out by foundations like this!


Build-A-Bear has so many great stuffed animals all ready for good homes!  I especially love their Christmas collection.  I am a huge fan of snowmen and love that some of their gifts can light up, sing, and do many other things.

I never knew that you could purchase Build-A-Bear online but now that I do know I'll be stopping by frequently looking for that perfect for the little ones and even older people in my life!

Order by the December 15th to ensure that your friend arrives in time for Christmas!




Win It!!

One reader will receive their own 16 in. Portuguese Water Dog from Build-A-Bear!


1.  Head over to Build-A-Bear and tell me your favorite animal.  Leave me comment with your email address so I can contact you. Do this one first!!


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This giveaway ends December 14, 2009 and is open to US residents only. Make sure that you leave your email address in each comment. Leave a separate comment for every entry that you make so that these will count for you! Have fun and I look forward to announcing the winners of this great giveaway!

Disclosure: This review is based on my own honest unbiased opinion of Build-A-Bear. You may or may not agree with my opinion. I was sent product free of charge to review. No one from the Build-A-Bear was involved in the writing of this post. I was not paid to write this review. 

85 comments:

Abby said...

Am I number 1? Well I feel so lucky ;)

I love the Jonas Brothers dog!

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Traci Fritz said...

I love the 15 in. Black Rhino!

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Giveaway Lady said...

I like the Best Friends WWF Gray Wolf!! So cute:) Please enter me in your giveaway. Thanks!!
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And a subscriber through email!!

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I am a follower on Twitter)kingsdaughter24) and I tweeted!!!
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Anonymous said...

The North American River Otter, too cute!

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Aubrie Williams said...

I'm simple... I like the 16 in. Curly Teddy. He's just so cute. Thanks for the chance to win!
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Unknown said...

totally the let's walk jack russell terrier. so cute!

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Anne Y said...

My favorite is the Dinosaur and he is my son's best friend. My 2 oldest children made him for my toddler before he was born and gave him extra hearts, 1 for each of us. My toddler cannot sleep without his beloved Dino

ashley t said...

i like the cuddley polar bear
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Hope said...

I like the Border Collie!
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Jess said...

I LOVE the 14 in Owl.

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Anonymous said...

I like the standard bear

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Natalie A. said...

I like Hal The Moose! Thanks!

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Deb K said...

I also love the 16 in. King Penguin



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JRG said...

I like the black rhinoceros.

polly said...

love the golden retriever.
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Kimberly said...

I like the owl.

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Mamawj's Moment Away said...

Alvin from the Alvin & the chipmunks is adorable, thanks my grandson would love the cute dog.
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Sylvia said...

I like the Cuddly Cute Polar Bear
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Aimee said...

I love the North American River Otter. Thanks for the cute giveaway!

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Deb Anderson said...

My fave is the Amur Tiger.

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Jen said...

My favorite is the 13 in. Andean Bear.

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bethany said...

I love Holly and hal! So incredibly cute! Thanks for the chance!

BreakAway2SpreadMyWings said...

I like the Border Collie.
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Unknown said...

I like Hal the Moose, Frosty and the frog!!!!!!!

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Ms. Anita said...

Hard to choose just one favorite animal... but I really like the 14" White Tiger.

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