Build A Bear Workshop

This is a fun thing to do with the children. I remember going to the toy store and getting a bear but now with my kids we go and make one they way the want it to look with the color eyes and outfits.

This store is great for the little ones because they pick out which animal they want and help stuff it. They get to name the animal and they receive a birth certificate. They can even buy clothes. It is a lot of fun to watch the kids do this. The staff is helpful and friendly.

My youngest daughter loves to go to Build A bear. They have animals that you pick out unstuffed and then you (or your child) get to stuff it. My daughter favorite part is the wind bath and the brushing the fur. They have outfits you can dress your animal up in. Our favorites are the Disney costumes

Everytime I go here I want to make something for myself. We honestly don't need any more stuffed animals (I'm trying to get rid of them), but the BAB animals that my daughter has made will stay with her for life. The concept is so simple, but oh so much fun. You take an empty shell of a "bear" (they also offer different animals and limited edition characters now), stuff it, fluff it, give it a heart, etc... and then dress it. With all this and the fixin's for one animal it will easily add up to $60-70 or more, but the smile on your child's face is so worth it. We had my daughter's 5th birthday party at the Hillsdale store, shortly after it had its grand opening and it couldn't have been more fun. There were about 18 kids and the staff member who was running the party was so enthusiastic and had so much energey and kept the kids entertained. Highly recommend this activity - it's a fun place!

PROS: Lots of good old fashioned fun!
CONS: Can get expensive if you're not careful!