Yesterday, I had the pleasure to take my “kids”, some of my younger daughter’s friends, 2 of my nieces, and both of my great nieces to Build a Bear Workshop to celebrate my younger daughter’s upcoming birthday. I wasn’t so sure about the Build a Bear party to begin with - Fiona had been given the choice between going to Libby Lou or Build a Bear for her party with friends. She has always been enamored with Build a Bear (who wouldn’t be - their colors are so inviting and lively). So, she chose Build a Bear, and, wanting to make her 6th birthday party very memorable, I agreed. I really thought it would be great to be able to give the guests gifts (their own bear) on her birthday. AND, of course, I love the whole “my bear is like no one else’s bear - custom- aspect of the entire thing).

One thing you should know about me is that I’m always working. Even when I’m playing, my brain is processing everything around me in such a way that if something should happen to be useful for work, I’m all over it…mentally noting it for later research or implementation. (Take a look at our zoo pictures from last year’s summer getaway for more “evidence” of everything being a source of business learning or inspiration for me).

Now, I was somewhat familiar with Build a Bear Workshop’s “story” from a show I had seen in the past. But, it had sort of fallen into those dark, cobwebbed recesses of my mind until yesterday when we went for our Build a Bear Experience. It’s a neat story….you should really check it out.

First Impressions
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