Build-A-Bear Workshop University of Alabama Football Uniform

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Officially licensed teddy bear size University of Alabama football uniform.

Build-A-Bear Workshop Collectibear® pin Starter Set 3 pc.

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Start your Collectibear^® pin collection with this starter set that includes pin and lanyard with card.

Children's Toys

Toys are part and parcel of every growing kid. From generations past, this has always been the case. The toys vary with time however. What our parents had for toys is not what we had and will not be the same as what our children want. But the concept and the purpose is the same. Children identify with what they grow seeing around. Thus toys vary in a big way from one place to another.

In places like the Middle East, it is not a surprise to see kids especially Palestinians with toy Kalashnikovs or toy battle tanks. This is because most of them have grown up in the midst of the Arab-Israeli conflict and they see weapons more than they see Barbie dolls and teddy bears.

In well-off countries, toys are a multimillion dollar industry and parents pamper and shower their kids with toy presents on an almost whimsical level. This is also the case among the middle and elite classes in societies in developing countries. Some toy brands have become a household name and it is unthinkable that in most homes you would miss a particular kind of toy for the children

In most parts of Africa, kids are known to fashion their own toys and playthings as their parents do not have the privilege of the supermarket toys as they do not have the financial clout to buy them. Thus you are likely to see toy cars made from wires and discarded tins and rubber for tires.

All in all, toys play a very important role in the development of any child and its up to the parent to look at their children and determine what is good and useful in terms of contributing to their wholesome growth. A toy may contribute in developing a kid's mental acuities especially if its one that will require them to think hard in order to see its usefulness.

Ganz Boy Bear Creative Kit

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Have fun with kids as they create, dress, and accessorize their very own friend with this teddy bear kit. Includes 1 partially stuffed animal, 1 bag of polyester stuffing, 1 outfit, and 1 name tag.

• Dimensions: 12"

Build-A-Bear Workshop Heart Belted Top

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Teddy bear size white top with red heart print, red trim and attached red heart shaped belt.

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5 Unique Firefighter Gifts

If you've spent hours searching for a great gift for a firefighter, you've come to the right article. Is your firefighter about to graduate from he USFA or IAFF programs? How about reaching a critical anniversary, or that big promotion? For important moments such as these, ordinary gifts just won't cut it. Have you tried the shopping malls and search engines only to find cheap teddy bears and knock off badges? Unfortunately, this is the experience for everyone trying to find a great gift. That's the bad news.

The good news is that you don't have to settle for cheap knock offs and meaningless junk; there are some great gifts and collectibles available. The criteria I had for choosing these items are as follows:

The item must be of very high quality. No plastic toys or cheap t-shirts with iron on graphics.
You must be able to customize the item. This allows the gift to be unique and very personal
Nothing cheesy. No engraved flasks or firefighter mini-kegs allowed

Unique Firefighter Gift #1 - Firefighter Award Plaques

A plaque or statue with a personal message is a great gift. I particularly like the serve and protect plaque available on firecatalog.com. This award shows a firefighter carrying a child down a ladder on top of a maltese cross with the words to serve and protect engraved on it. There is a plaque below which allows for 3 lines of text, each 40 characters wide.

Unique Firefighter Gift #2 - A Customized Firefighter Journal

Firefighters spend lengthy hours around the station. A great gift idea is a journal where they can write down their thoughts and experiences. There are a plethora of personalized leather journals available online. I recommend taking a look at the Monachorum Leather Journal on JenniBick.com

Unique Firefighter Gift #3 - Embroidered Leather Jacket

Everyone loves leather jackets, and they can be tastefully personalized in many ways. Some of the options I researched include:

Embroidering the firefighters badge on the right lapel, and last name on the left lapel
Sewing the fire departments patch, or any other patches on one of the sleeves
Embroider or design a patch with the fireman's prayer
Embroider or design a patch with their engine company's motto

Unique Firefighter Gift #4 - Engraved Firefighter Watch

Watches are always a great gift. If you're shopping for a fireman, a watch might be his only piece of jewelry. Just about every watch you can find can have the underside engraved, and, depending on your budget and taste, just about any nice watch will do. If you're looking for a watch design that includes elements of firefighting, I found this stainless steel fireman's watch with a Maltese cross face on PersonalCreations.com

Unique Firefighter Gift #5 - A Custom Maltese Cross Pendant

The Maltese cross is the symbol of firefighting. Originally given to the original firefighters, the Knights of St. John, and an award of courage and valor for saving their fellow crusaders from the Saracens fire.

Custom jewelry is always a great gift. FiredogJewelry.com offers custom Firefighter Maltese Cross Pendants in solid (not plated) silver, white and yellow gold, and platinum. The pendants are custom made to order and can be personalized with details such as department name, ladder unit number, firefighter name, St. Florian, firefighter scramble, IAFF number, and more.

North American Bear Muffy Vanderbear Christmas Candy Angel

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Muffy is an 8 inch fully jointed plush teddy bear distributed by North American Bear. Muffy is part of the Vanderbear collection. Muffy is dressed in a red and white striped taffeta dress wtih matching candy like button, ribbon collar, white taffeta pantaloons wtih red and white ric-rac trim. Green felt shoes. Include ornament.

Beloved Teddy

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Put All Your Flowers in One Basket This Anniversary!

Buying anniversary gifts for your partner can sometimes be a difficult task, and many people run out of inspiration and ideas after a few years! For those who are also busy and pressed for time, shopping for a gift can be tricky to fit into schedules. In this instance, buying gifts online is a great option, and flowers are always well received. Most people do not buy flowers for themselves regularly, as flowers can sometimes seem indulgent and special. Receiving them as a gift is always a lovely surprise, making the recipient feel spoilt and treated by a well thought out bouquet of flowers gift.

An anniversary flower basket can be a great way of giving something a little more than just a simple bouquet. An anniversary flower basket allows the flowers to be arranged in a different style, sometimes spilling over across a shallow basket, or tucked into one with taller sides. Most will have handles, making them ideal for holding flowers in the future.

An anniversary flower basket need not contain only flowers, however, and there are many websites that offer a range of gift ideas to suit any recipient. It should be easy to find an anniversary flower basket that contains other items that are suitable for your partner, whether they enjoy wine, chocolates, teddy bears, or all three! There is a wide range available to suit all tastes, and all will feature a bouquet of flowers or a small plant such as rose bush. This can then be accompanied by wine red, white or rose, or even indulgent champagne. For those with a sweet tooth, anniversary flower basket gifts can also include a high quality box of chocolates or biscuits, which can form the basis of a cosy night in! Some anniversary flower baskets will also be available for postage to any home or office nationwide, so it is easy to send a gift with a personal touch to your loved one.

This may be a particularly thoughtful gift for partners who perhaps have a demanding job or are caring for children during the day. A basket of flowers, wine and chocolates arriving at their door or office will be perfect for unwinding with in the evening, once their work has been completed or the children put to bed. The flowers can also be placed in a prominent place and brighten up their home or office. This may be a particularly good gift idea for those who will be apart for their anniversary due to work or other commitments, and are looking for an indulgent treat to send to their partner as a surprise. An anniversary flower basket basket is a great way to send someone a real treat along with a beautiful bouquet of flowers, and will make any recipient feel special!

How to Score Luxury Bedding at a Discount Price

Yes, it is more expensive, but some things are worth it, and you'll probably agree that there is almost nothing like luxury bedding to have you feeling spoiled and indulged -- and happy. Imagine sliding under that overstuffed comforter on a frigid winter night. You feel that soft buttery pure Egyptian cotton duvet cover slide over you and envelop you in its warmth. You feel like you could sleep for days in this sort of luxury as your pillow cradles your head softly.

Sound nice? Now imagine that same experience every night.

That's the power of luxurious bed linens. Hotels and resorts have learned this secret a long time ago. They make it a practice to use only the finest luxurious bed linens available. No one ever complains about uncomfortable beds in a five star luxury hotel or resort.

Anyone that's looked into or used exclusive bed linens has become aware of the names Pratesi, Anichini, Frette, and Bellino, among others -- these tend to be some of the favorites.

If you've seen these names and their price tags and think they are a little out of your range, don't panic. You don't have to settle for uncomfortable bedding when you can find this caliber of bedding by simply letting your fingers do the walking online.

The competition for your business online can really get crazy, especially around the holidays when everyone is in the home decorating mood. Just keep an eye on your favorite bedding retailers for sales on the more exclusive bedding then.

A lot of times, retailers will also have ordered just too much of a particular set of bedding so they'll market down just to get the inventory out... with a little patience you can be the beneficiary of a wonderful deal on luxury bed linen at very affordable price.

You will simply be amazed at some of the purely awesome deals that are available out there! You do not have to pay full price on gorgeous finer bed linens anymore.

Ballerina Bear

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American Made in USA Toy.

Teddy Bears - Named After a US President

Did you know that the Teddy Bear got its name from a United States President? The origins of the Teddy Bear go back to a traditional story that took place in 1902 that involved President Theodore Roosevelt. The President was in the state of Mississippi trying to settle a border dispute between Mississippi and Louisiana. His hosts knew that the President was a devoted hunter, so they took him bear hunting. The only bear that they could find was a small bear that they tied to a tree. The President refused to shoot it, as he didn't see any sport in killing a helpless animal.

The story got out, and an editorial cartoonist for The Washington Post named Clifford Berrymandrew a cartoon showing a cub bear tied to a tree, and Teddy Roosevelt refusing to shoot it. The cartoon carried the caption "Drawing The Line In Mississippi." The cartoon caused an immediate sensation and was reprinted many times. The owners of a candy and stationary store in Brooklyn, New York named Morris and Rose Michtom were inspired by the President's act and made a stuffed toy bear to honor him. They fashioned the toy bear to look like the bear in the cartoon, and placed it in the window of their shop. Next to the bear was a copy of Berryman's cartoon and a sign saying TEDDY'S BEAR. The public created such a demand for the bear that the Michtoms joined up with a wholesale firm named Butler Brothers and started the Ideal Novelty & Toy Company, the first teddy bear factory in the United States.

Made from inexpensive materials to the most exotic fur, and from the size of a thimble on up to very large, it has been a perennial favorite of children and adults ever since.

Build-A-Bear Workshop 15 in. Beary O'Lucky Teddy Plush Stuffed Animal

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Snuggle up to this St. Patrick's Day with this cuddly Irish teddy bear. It has soft green fur with a shamrock design plus a shamrock on its paw and nose.

20" Plush Snowman with Scarf

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The softest & cutest plush you've ever seen!

Spread the spirit of the holiday cheer this season in your home or as a gift with this Snow white extra soft plush snowman wearing matching holiday green and blue striped hat and scarf.

Never melting, except your heart, this cute and lovable snowman will spread the spirit of holiday cheer to all!!

Build-A-Bear Workshop Harley-Davidson® Fringe Tank

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White tank has the Harley-Davidson® logo in the center and fringe detail along the bottom.

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Lacrosse Bear 18" Jointed Sports Bear - Girl with Navy Uniform/White Stick

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This 15" handmade jointed LacrosseBEAR is dressed ready to the 'hit the field' with lacrosse skirt, authentic jersey and a bear-sized lacrosse stick. Add a number and/or name on the back of the jersey for that personalized touch by googling ChalkTalkSPORTS!

• 15" Jointed Bear
• Dressed in Lacrosse Skirt, Jersey & Bear Sized Lacrosse Stick (White Head)
• Jersey personalization optional by googling ChalkTalkSPORTS
• Lacrosse Bag and Cleats Not Included (Search ChalkTalkSPORTS for Bear with all optional addons)
• Watch, Necklace and Hair Accessories NOT Included, Sold Separately by googling ChalkTalkSPORTS

Gund 18 Inch Teddy Bear with Brown Checked Bow

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• Genuine "Gotta Getta Gund" Teddy Bear
• The World's Most Huggable Bear
• 18 Inches
• Surface Washable

LT QUARTER KENTUCKY

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KENTUCKY STATE QUARTER BEAR BY LIMITED TREASURES WITH QUARTER SEALED IN THE FOOT.

Teddy Bear Pilot (Aviator) Plush Toy

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• Nicely Detailed
• 9" High

LERC CAPITAL CUB CONCORD

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LERC - THE CAPITAL CUBS COLLECTION. CONCORD NEW HAMPSHIRE.

Beary Old Over-the-Hill Teddy Bear by Bearington Collection

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Beary Old is a 10" bear. His sweater is embroidered with " OVER THE HILL" and on his shoulder is a vulture. Very funny !! Perfect birthday gift for someone "Over the hill"

• Great Gift for Those Over the Hill Birthdays
• Adorable 10" Dressed Teddy Bear with Vulture on His Shoulder
• Another High Quality, Beautifully Detailed Bearington Collection Product
• It MUST Be A Bearington
• Wonderful Collectible Teddy Bear

Ellen Melon Bearington Bear 14" Watermelon Scented Dressed Christmas Plush by Bearington

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Watermelon scented Ellen Melon smells just yummy! With her pink and green bow and dressed in her white summer dress with watermelon collar and watermelon appliques, she is holding a slice of melon and is ready for the Spring Picnic and Watermelon Festival to begin! Another high quality, beautifully detailed Bearington Bear product. Order a Bearington Doll Stand and enjoy displaying this new addition to your collection. Be sure to check out her brother Walter Melon Bearington and her baby sister Wanda Melon Bearington and complete this fragrant summer set.

• Delightful Mother's Day Gift
• Great Way to Say I Love You to Your Special Mom or Grandma
• Adorable 14" Dressed Teddy Bear
• High Quality, Beautifully Detailed
• It MUST be a Bearington!