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Bear My Heart's Say It Write Collection: Allows you to use our teddy bear as a greeting card.

Includes:Your handwritten message
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YOU be the Gift this Christmas

Your photo, your voice...

That's what loved ones really want, especially when you can't be there.

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We're looking for a blogger to give a pink ballerina teddy to, for one of their website freebies. These teddies speak in your voice!

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Send your image, your voice, your feelings this Valentines Day

Help Lou help others

Please take a short moment to help a very community-minded friend, Lou Monteleone, help others. Visit: http://social.macys.com/believe2009/#/tell-us-why-you-believe/339115.

Lou writes, "I recently submitted a short true story of an encounter I experienced with a little girl last year for Christmas. I would appreciate it if you could read my story and then give it a quick vote below. Feel free to spread the word and vote everyday if you could. If by chance the story should get the most votes, I would love to use the prize for some children less fortunate. If you could help I would really appreciate it. It’s a short read and won’t take much time.

http://social.macys.com/believe2009/#/tell-us-why-you-believe/339115

Thank you,
Lou Monteleone"

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The Say It Write Collection is featured on www.MyShoppingConnection.com in the Holiday Greeting Card Guide! Bear My Heart has put a new spin on greeting cards in their "Holiday Greeting Cards" section. Use our teddy bear as a greeting card by personalizing the front with a message in your own handwriting, including your artwork and then record a voice message.

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Expert Offers Advice on How to Choose Age Appropriate and Safe Toys for Children During the Holidays

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center suggests parents consider their child’s age, interests, and skill levels when purchasing toys.

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, parents can help prevent toy-related injuries by purchasing age appropriate toys such as the following:

Zero to one year-olds explore with their eyes, hands and mouth.

- Crib gyms
- Floor activity centers
- Activity quilts
- Squeaky toys
- Soft dolls or stuffed animals

One to three year-olds climb, jump, walk, throw and play rough and tumble games.

- Soft blocks
- Large blocks
- Push and pull toys
- Books
- Pounding and shaping toys

Three to five year-olds like to use their imagination and have toys that are close companions.

- Nontoxic art supplies
- Pretend toys (e.g. play money, telephone)
- Teddy bears or dolls
- Outdoor toys (e.g. tricycle and a helmet)

Five to nine year-olds like to be challenged with complex games that teach specific skills and concepts.

- Arts and craft kits
- Puppets
- Jump ropes
- Action figures
- Miniature dolls   

Nine to 14 year-olds develop lifelong skills, hobbies and enjoy team and individual sports.

-Handheld electronic games
- Board games
- Sports equipment with protective gear
- Model kits
- Musical instruments


*Excerpts taken from Hybrid Moms website at http://www.hybridmom.com/articles/live/parenting/expert-offers-advice-how-choose-age-appropriate-and-safe-toys-children-durin#comment-267.  View the full article.