Archive for October, 2009
Like most kids, my favorite toys when I was growing were my stuffed animals. Each one had a name and a distinct personality. I remember being able to sit for hours going on imaginary adventures and expeditions with my stuffed friends. My favorite one was my teddy bear George.
George was one of those one of a kind teddy bears that you could easily pick out of a crowd. He stood over three feet tall and was bigger than I was for most of the time that I was played with him. Today I still have George and plan on passing on the unique bear to my kids someday.
Collecting stuffed animals is a memorable part of everyone’s childhood. These soft and plush friends provide comfort and companionship for children of all ages. Plus, they come in a variety of barnyard, jungle and exotic animals. They’re a guaranteed source of entertainment for your children.
I remember I grew up during the Beanie Baby craze. They were so popular that many toy stores were sold out of them on a regular basis. My most prized Beanie Baby – wish could be considered a variety of collectable teddy bears – was the Princess Diana bear. A deep purple stuffed animal with a white flower on its chest and a ribbon around its neck, this bear sat in a clear display case on a shelf in my bedroom for years. It was much too important to play with, but instead served as a prized possession.