Bear My Heart News

YOU be your Valentine's Day gift this year

2012-01-15T00:29:00.001-08:00

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

SAVE up to 50%!

2011-01-26T10:55:00.000-08:00

Up to 50% savings when you click, "Like" button at I Bear My Heart

You be your Valentines Day gift

2010-01-19T06:56:00.001-08:00

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

YOU be the Gift this Christmas

2009-12-02T07:05:00.000-08:00

Your photo, your voice...

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

www.BearMyHeart.com

Help Lou help others

2009-11-20T06:46:00.001-08:00

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"

Your Voice is Music to Someone's Ears

2009-11-12T08:01:00.001-08:00

Make someone's wishes come true. Let them know how you feel whenever they want to hear it. You'll be surprised by the reaction you get. http://www.bearmyheart.com/

Record your voice message on a recordable sound chip and place it inside the bear. Hear the message each time the bear's belly is pressed. Instant connection!

Save an additional 10% on the Say It Write Collection

2009-11-03T06:40:00.001-08:00

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.

Buy your bear by going to our site and clicking the Say It Write Collection. Don't forget to enter code "MSC" to save an additional 10% on already discounted prices.

We're on My Shopping Connection

2009-11-03T06:36:00.000-08:00

Visit our friends at My Shopping Connection where you can find great finds for fine living.

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

2009-09-24T06:27:00.000-07:00

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.

NEW! Cozy up with a Warm Sleep-Easy Bear

2009-09-09T08:21:00.000-07:00

Cozy up with a Warm Sleep-Easy Bear

Each bear contains a small pillow inside filled with non-toxic safflower seeds infused with lavender/chamomile that can be heated in a microwave for 1 minute and placed inside the bear. Lavender is said to affect the part of the brain that promotes calm. Shirt says "I love you" or an image can be placed on the shirt at no additional cost!

Perfect for cold winter time and lonely nights.

Warm your bear, then cuddle for amazing relaxation!

(Click here to view Warm Sleep-Easy Bear.)

How to make a Bear My Heart teddy bear

2009-08-31T05:52:00.000-07:00

See what makes a Bear My Heart teddy bear the next best thing since "sliced bread and sunshine."

View the video.

PLATINUM! Coming soon

2009-08-28T07:17:00.000-07:00

How can Bear My Heart introduce Platinum in this crazy economy?

You're gonna love it!

How I helped my 3 year old remember her address

2009-08-13T10:46:00.000-07:00

My daughter is very intelligent (of course). It was fairly simple to teach her all the pertinent info she's supposed to know. But, along the way, she kept getting confused about her home address. It's really not developmentally appropriate for a 3 year old to understand the pieces that make up their address. Yet, they all need to know how to get home for safety purposes. Here's how we got her to learn it quickly.

We know how hearing things repetitively helps children remember. Once, I read a study that stated that children who were read to by their fathers displayed a richer vocabulary and higher reading abilities than those who weren't. So I got her father to record her pertinent information, including her address, onto a sound module. My daughter pressed the bear's belly over and over, of course, to hear the bear speak. Voila! Within no time, she could recite her address on command.

Bear My Heart greeting bears foster a sense of security for children, inspire creativity, promote the child play experience and help with language development. It grows with the child from a comfort piece to an educational tool. Our greeting bears are personalized, interactive, embellished, educational and create a bond between people who care about each other. Individuals design the bears themselves. These bears are personalized with special fabric on their shirts that can be personalized with a handwritten message or artwork by special markers included. A voice message can be recorded on a recordable sound module included. Each bear speaks in its designer's voice, displays their image or text message and is embellished with Swarovski crystals and glitter. Its trendy bows and unique colors make it fashion savvy.

This is not your average bear. For more information, visit http://www.bearmyheart.com/.

WELCOME!

2009-07-13T06:24:00.000-07:00

Thank you for visiting Bear My Heart.

Please come again!

NEW! Bear speaks in Braille for the Visually Impaired

2009-07-06T23:13:00.000-07:00

First teddy bear for the Visually Impaired!

Braille shirt message states “I love you”

Speaks in sender's voice

Wonderful and thoughtful, this bear displays a raised Braille shirt message that says, "I love you." It also includes your personalized voice message that the recipient will hear each time the bear's belly is pressed.

Bear My Heart leaves no one out in our quest to make sure that everyone enjoys a teddy bear that encompasses the best things about the people they love.

Click Braille Bear for more information or email info@bearmyheart.com for more info.

Comment from "Grateful" serving overseas

2009-01-08T05:45:00.000-08:00

The following is a message from "Grateful" as commented on our Love Notes Page (http://www.bearmyheart.com/blog.html).

Hello Tammy,
I was sent to the middle east when my daughter was only a few months old and my wife and I were concerned that she would not know me when I returned. A friend told us about Bear My Heart so we decided to order a bear for her and put my voice on it. While I was gone my wife made sure she heard my voice throughout the day until I returned. When I came home I was prepared to rebuild a relationship with my little girl but as I entered the house she heard my voice,her head popped up and she came straight to my arms. It was all I could do not to completely break down. I wish you could truely feel how grateful I am to Bear My Heart for closing the distance between me and my little girl. May God spread his blessings on Bear My Heart.
Grateful 1/6

Bear My Heart is about building relationships. We are proud to provide people with this opportunity to express themselves in meaningful ways for years to come. Feel free to leave a message for someone on our Love Notes Community whether you buy a bear from us or not.

We are fortunate to receive many messages like this from customers who let us know how pleased they or their recipients were with their bear. Leave us a comment anytime. We would love to hear from you!

Happy New Year!

2009-01-05T08:53:00.001-08:00

We hope the year brings you Fireworks!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Use Our Bear as a Greeting Card!

2008-12-09T08:19:00.000-08:00

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

Includes:
Your handwritten message
Your image
Your voice message
Embellishments
Our cuddly soft, trendy bear

You sign it. It will be cherished for years to come. Won't become clutter, we guarantee.

Visit Bear My Heart - Say It Write Collection to see more information.

It's the new way to send a teddy bear.

Streaming Thunder 102 fm makes an impact

2008-12-04T18:42:00.000-08:00

Recently, Thunder 102 fm began streaming online (http://www.thunder102.com/listen/). I have to tell you, I've really been enjoying the radio personalities there, as well as the caring community members who call in. And did I mention funnnnnnny?

I've been listening to the conversations about ThunderBlast and how businesses and individuals are participating in different ways to support children during the holiday season. I once heard someone say that Christmas is about giving Love, because we were given the gift of perfect love. Often during the course of an order, I have email conversations with customers from the Sullivan area and continue to be amazed at how big their hearts are, at any given time.

If you will be near the Monticello Gaming and Raceway this Saturday, I humbly suggest that you get your "Jingle Bell Rock" on at ThunderBlast. I certainly would.

NEW! Leave a Love Note on the site

2008-12-04T18:35:00.001-08:00

We've created a special community where you can express yourself. It's the place for love notes. You can let others know how you feel about them, thank them for their kindness and so on. Join, leave a message and invite others to see what you've written for them.

<<Click here to visit the Love Notes Page.>>

Kids Directory Charlotte- Christmas Ad

2008-12-04T18:19:00.000-08:00

We're back in Kids Directory Charlotte.

Check out our Christmas ad.

Happy Holidays!!!

Toys for Tots Celebration

2008-12-01T08:30:00.000-08:00

ThunderBlast...

benefiting Toys for Tots and sponsored by Thunder 102 fm, is fast approaching.

On December 6th, the Eldred community will celebrate Toys for Tots. The "lost brother of Elvis," Eric Bressi, Somerville, The Carl Richards Band, and River's Edge will provide a free concert for those who bring an unwrapped toy. A special, colorful collection of Lou Bears is available for children who would greatly benefit from the gift of giving.

This event is sure to be a "blast" for all.

Thanks Mary Jo's Cloth Store

2008-11-14T14:11:00.000-08:00

Bear My Heart expresses heartfelt thanks to Mary Jo's Cloth Store in Gastonia, NC. They have been instrumental in providing supplies and advice to us over the years.

You can visit their site at: http://www.maryjos.com/

Layaway Option added to some items

2008-11-13T13:08:00.000-08:00

Layaway option added.

For your convenience, customers now have the ability to place items on layaway and pay monthly. Click the "elayaway" button at the top right of this post and determine when you want to pay and how much money you want to spend.

Let us know if you would like to see other items eligible for layaway plans., info@bearmyheart.com.

Huge savings STOREWIDE

2008-11-11T14:18:00.000-08:00

Deep discounts.

Savings just like we promised.

Visit http://www.bearmyheart.com/ for special holiday savings.

Hurry! We don't know which will go first, the sale or your favorite bears.

Start your holiday shopping now.

Kids Directory Charlotte- November Ad

2008-11-10T10:29:00.000-08:00

We are very excited about our new relationship with Kids Directory Charlotte!

Click the image to view our ad in the November edition.

Go to the Directory.

Happy Holidays to the Troops!

2008-11-10T10:20:00.000-08:00

Remember our soldiers during the holidays and always!

Click the link for a very special video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mO4cJdN-Q8o&feature=

(Thanks for the video, Dezert Blue and Lou.)

Interactive greeting bear helps children learn!

2008-10-21T10:35:00.000-07:00

This is not your average bear. Bear My Heart greeting bears are personalized, interactive, EDUCATIONAL and create a bond between people who care about each other. Individuals design the bears themselves. These bears are personalized with special fabric on its shirt that can be personalized with a handwritten message or artwork by special markers included. A voice message can be recorded on a sound module included.

The bears foster a sense of security for children, inspire creativity, promote the child play experience and help with language development. It grows with the child from a comfort piece to an educational tool. Our greeting bears are personalized, interactive, embellished, educational and create a bond between people who care about each other. Individuals design the bears themselves.

Each bear speaks in its designer's voice, displays their image or text message and is embellished with Swarovski crystals and glitter. Its trendy bows and unique colors make it fashion savvy.

Visit http://www.bearmyheart.com/ for more information.

Humility is the new black.

2008-10-20T20:10:00.000-07:00

Unfortunately, the current economic situation has impacted many people in a major way. Ever sensitive, Bear My Heart practices what we preach.

For the month of November, we are discounting prices STOREWIDE! Leave your email address or visit our contact page, http://www.bearmyheart.com/1009/contact.html, so that we can notify you when the biggest sale ever begins. And thanks for sending your love with our adorable bears.

The best is yet to come.

Peekaboo supports cancer research with Lou Bear

2008-10-20T20:04:00.000-07:00

We love Jeanne Sager, funny, savvy writer extraordinaire. She supports the Lou Bear on one of her blogs called Peekaboo, http://www.peekaboopicks.com/2008/10/01/babylegs-and-more-cancer-support/#respond.

Thanks, Jeanne, for your many gifts.

St. Baldrick's needs our help

2008-10-20T19:50:00.000-07:00

You can help support childhood cancer research by sending a Lou Bear to someone. $5 of each perchase is donated to the St. Baldrick's Foundation. The Lou Bear is the bear that keeps giving.

You can view Lou Bear on the St. Baldrick's website at http://www.stbaldricks.org/about_us/news_media.html?NewsMediaID=743.

Thanks Lou M!

Thunder 102: Lightning Hot Country

2008-10-20T18:55:00.000-07:00

Thank you Thunder 102 radio station in Sullivan County for supporting Lou Monteleone and his work to eradicate childhood cancer. Here are their other "favs" at Thunder 102: http://www.thunder102.com/xtr/s_5.aspx

Bear My Heart is fortunate to have the support of Lou Monteleone, New York radio personality. The community in Eldred, NY has stepped up in a big way to support Lou Bear and the St. Baldrick's Foundation.

Interactive greeting bear helps Military Families stay connected

2008-10-13T11:54:00.000-07:00

We live in a global world where we are often separated from those we love the most. Separated by geography and time.

By creating an interactive experience unique to each customer, Bear My Heart greeting bears allow loved ones to create a presence, even when they aren't physically available. Each greeting bear speaks in its designer's voice, displays their photo, image or text message and is embellished with Swarovski crystals and glitter. Its trendy bows and unique colors make it fashion savvy. This is quickly becoming the world's first designer teddy bear.

The bears can be personalized with a photo or special fabric that can display a handwritten message or artwork by special markers included. The artistic personalization feature allows individuals to be as creative as their imaginations allow. Pressing the bear's tummy allows individuals to hear necessary messages that increase confidence or reinforce information children need to learn. It is said that children retain information that they hear from those they respect. Because the bears represent someone specific, children can pretend that the bears are specific people or characters when they play. The bears foster a sense of security for children, inspire creativity, promote the child play experience and help with language development. The bear grows with the child from a comfort piece to an educational tool.

This is not your average bear. Receiving a bear this representative of someone special allows families to feel that person's presence, even they they can't physically be there. These bears are as special to the person giving them as they are to the recipient. That make a perfect gift for children and adults, college students, families and military personnel abroad. Great for any occasion. For more information, visit, http://www.bearmyheart.com/.

"Always be there with a Bear My Heart greeting bear."

How are you?

2008-09-25T10:59:00.000-07:00

Hugs...

"How are you?" Many of us ask this question upon initiating a conversation or in response to someone else's greeting. I happened to notice one day that we seldom wait for the response. It just seems to be the "conversation routine."

Having had this brought to your attention, actually wait for someone to tell you how they are doing before you proceed. I'll go first; how are you?

As Seen On TV

2008-09-22T08:40:00.000-07:00

Great news! Bear My Heart will be airing commercials on television soon. We'll let you know when the commercials are scheduled to begin! Just in time for the holidays. We're so excited!

Celebrity Photo Ops

2008-09-22T08:29:00.001-07:00

We're looking for opportunities to get our bears in the hands of celebrities. If you know anybody, please hook us up. Or if you happen to see one of our bears in the hands of a celeb, let us know. You can post it here or email us at: info@bearmyheart.com.

Thanks for your help!

Bear My Heart VIP's

2008-09-22T08:29:00.000-07:00

We think our customers are VIP's. Thanks for allowing us to provide you with meaningful opportunities to share personalized, interactive experiences that build relationships.

Hugs and Blessings!

Bear My Heart Party

2008-09-22T08:25:00.000-07:00

What: Community Bear My Heart Party!!!

When: Saturday, October 25, 2008, 10am-6pm

Where: Salisbury Mall, Salisbury, NC

For more information: Call 404.451.3261 or Post to this blog

New website coming soon

2008-09-22T06:57:00.000-07:00

Fall brings changes. One of our upcoming changes will be our new website. Look for the debut soon.

What kinds of changes do you plan to make in the near future?

Positively speaking

2008-09-18T08:29:00.009-07:00

Some people have a way of lifting people's spirit. We love to be around people like that. But what about the power we have to determine our own situations. It is said that we, ourselves, are our own worst enemy. How do you think positively? What do you do when you're down and out?

"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty."

-Winston Churchill

Friends Day

2008-09-18T08:29:00.008-07:00

September 21st is Friends Day.

Most of us have friends that we've known forever, childhood, college, church, work... You share experiences together, confide in each other, laugh, console. But thanks to the Internet, how many of us have become friends with someone we've never even met? Is it possible? Whatever the case, take the time to send a message to those special people in your life. However you feel led to express your gratitude, this moment is the perfect time for it.

Remember to Bear Your Heart in a special way.

Lou Bear on schedule!!!

2008-09-18T08:29:00.007-07:00

You've been asking and I have news. The Lou Bear is on scheduled to arrive soon! I'll have an "approximate" date soon. Get your hearts ready for giving and helping children who really need your help! More Lou Bear info can be found on www.bearmyheart.com/loubear.html.

Congrats to winner, Sybil of Orlando

2008-09-18T08:29:00.006-07:00

The lastest Bear My Heart contest winner is Sybil S. of Orlando. Sybil won a Plum Pink Bear from the totally personalized collection. She says she is going to send it to her boyfriend overseas. She said her voice message was going to be, "I love you and can't wait until you're back home and I'm in your arms again." You can register for free stuff at: http://www.bearmyheart.com/win.html

Godspeed!

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

2008-09-18T08:29:00.005-07:00

We're planning a party for the kids receiving care at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Contact us if you'd like to get involved or support our efforts. Post or email: info@bearmyheart.com.

Bear your heart. Let's make a difference in these children's lives, as well as their families.

Look for us in Kids Directory Charlotte

2008-09-18T08:29:00.004-07:00

The next editions of Kids Directory Charlotte will feature information about Bear My Heart. The next edition hits the streets in early October.

I bear my heart

2008-09-16T08:02:00.000-07:00

Today, and everyday, I bear my heart for the sake of bearing my heart expecting nothing in return. I express appreciation... gratitude towards the universe, others and myself. I "do" because it is the right thing to do, not because I want something. When this is the case, always, the best is yet to come.

Better yet, I am:

grateful, content, balanced, that which I seek, love...

and more still.

Brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous...

2008-09-16T07:59:00.000-07:00

Need energizing? Try this.

“We ask ourselves who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous? Actually, who are you NOT to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does NOT serve the world. There is no-thing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We were born to manifest the Glory of God that is within us, ALL of us. And as we let our Light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fears, our Presence automatically liberates others.”

- Nelson Mandela 1994

Strength in Reflection

2008-09-10T20:20:00.000-07:00

This time of year is, regrettably, a time reflection for so many. Many of us remember exactly what we were doing when we heard the news of September 11th. Let us remember now to celebrate those loved ones in our lives. Let them know we care. Let us also keep a part of each person who has made a difference in our lives with us. May we all grow stronger and closer with each passing day.

STOP CALLING THEIR VOICEMAIL AND HANGING UP!

2008-09-10T15:33:00.000-07:00

You've heard stories of the horrible break up where one person can't get over the other. They go alone to the places they used to frequent together- hoping to catch a glimpse of the ex, call the other person's friends "just to see how they're doing (uh huh), call their voicemail just to hear the person's voice- frantically hanging up before the beep...

Don't go there. Since you're happy now, you might as well design his and hers Bear My Heart greeting bears that speak in the designer's voice and display their image and text. Even though the person in the scenario would never be you and yours, why not commemorate the moment now.

September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month!

2008-09-10T13:37:00.001-07:00

September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month!

Event to benefit St. Baldrick’s Foundation

2008-09-10T13:32:00.000-07:00

Lord of the Trout invites you to a line dance

ELDRED, NY — “Lord of the Trout” Lou Monteleone, manager of the Eldred Preserve, has announced the Longest Line Dance in Sullivan County history, to be held at the preserve on Sunday, September 7.

The event will begin at 12:00 noon at Steges Lake on Steges Road between The Eldred Preserve and the hamlet of Eldred. Line-dancing experts and beginners alike are invited to come enjoy the day at the lake with music by the Carl Richards’ Band, and take advantage of free line-dancing lessons throughout the day. Picnic food, including hamburgers, hot dogs and sausage and peppers, will be available for purchase. The line dance will start at 4:00 p.m. at the waterfalls nearby Steges Lake, and end around the lake.

Registration for the event costs a $10 donation per person, which comes with a commemorative numbered bib to wear during the event. The entire donation will go to benefit the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.

Monteleone said he was inspired by the cross-state line dancing in the video for Alan Jackson’s song “Good Time,” and the song will be the official song of the longest line dance portion of the day. And just as in the Alan Jackson video for “Good Time,” participants are encouraged to come in their work attire or other clothing representing their company, or the community they live in. After the dance, a special tribute to those serving our country is planned.

The mission of the St. Baldrick’s Foundation is to raise awareness and funds to cure kids’ cancer by supporting cancer research and fellowships. Monteleone has been involved with the organization for more than two years, and in 2007 even designed a “Bear My Heart” teddy bear with a personalized message, specifically to benefit children battling childhood cancer.

Lou Bear - the teddy bear that heals

2008-08-21T10:26:00.000-07:00

Lou Bear, from Bear My Heart, was specifically designed to support the St. Baldrick's Foundation in their fight against childhood cancer. $5 of each purchase will be donated to the St. Baldrick's Foundation.

15 inches tall, this bear is a unique mix of brown, beige and cream. Each bear includes a special space on the front for its personalized message. The Bear My Heart signature heart with Swarovski crystal embellishment and website are on the back. Unique to this bear only is an image of its designer, Lou Monteleone, along with his sincere message. The bear also includes his pre-recorded voice message. Lou Monteleone is well known in the Catskill Mountains of NY for his celebrity with Thunder 102's Sakell and Ciliberto morning radio show and his affiliation with the Eldred Preserve Resort in Sullivan County there.

Help support the St. Baldrick's Foundation in the fight against childhood cancer and bear your heart with Lou Bear!

Bear My Heart's newest space

2008-06-02T07:50:00.000-07:00

Hi, there! We have a new blog.

Check here often to find out what's going on with us and let us know what's going on with you.

Visit our site at: http://www.bearmyheart.com/