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History of Teddy Bears

Friday, August 13th, 2010

Margarete Steiff with First Teddy BearMany people out there – no matter what their age – still have a soft spot for their favourite teddy bear or cuddly toy. I’ll admit that my old, threadbare ‘Orange Ted’ still sits in the corner in one of my draws.

But even though teddy bears are one of the most popular children’s toys in history, just how much do you really know about teddy bears?

Not that much was my answer – which is why I set about compiling a section on the history of teddy bears for our web site.

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New My Blue Nose Friends by Me to You

Friday, August 6th, 2010

My Blue Nose Friends - Stilts - Webster - Sue Shee - Giggles - Goldie

Five new Me to You My Blue Nose Friends are now available online – the new limited edition Stilts the Flamingo is already proving popular. Which one’s your favourite? (I like Sue Shee the pelican best!).

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New Sesame Street Bean Bags and Finger Puppets

Monday, July 19th, 2010

Ernie bean bag Sesame StreetCheck out our new Gund Sesame Street bean bags and finger puppets. These pocket size characters from the popular TV show make ideal small gifts for friends and relatives.

Although children love them it seems that adults can’t keep their hands off them either. Perfect to brighten up office life, they make fun desk toys too!

Buy one or collect all the characters! We now have the following bean bags in stock:

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My Blue Nose Friends Park Adventure – Story 3

Tuesday, July 13th, 2010

Follow the latest My Blue Nose Friend story and watch Tatty Teddy’s adventure in the park!

Tatty Teddy Dream 3 – illustrated story (PDF file)

>> Buy My Blue Nose Friends online.

>> Visit My Blue Nose Friends official web site.

New Frog Walking Balloon

Monday, June 21st, 2010

frog walking balloonThe new Frog Walking Balloons have just arrived in stock and they are already hopping out fast. In recent days I have been asked a few times by customers what walking balloons are.

If you haven’t seen these popular balloons before, unlike traditional helium balloons, they are not tied to a string and weight and do not float up towards the ceiling.

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Graduation and Teacher’s Me to You Tatty Teddies

Sunday, June 20th, 2010

graduation-me-to-youWith only a few weeks before the summer holiday, graduations and exam results are just around the corner.

This year’s Me to You Graduation teddy bears are now on the web site.

They will make ideal small keepsake gifts on their own or with one of our graduation balloons or congratulations balloons.

The new Tatty Teddy Graduation Range includes:

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New Tiny Tatty Teddy Me to You Bears

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

Playtime Tiny Tatty TeddyTatty Teddy, the loveable little Me to You bear with a blue nose and a warm heart, now features on a wonderful new range of nursery gifts.

The new Tiny Tatty Teddy Me to You range has just arrived in stock and features a full range of teddy bears designed just for baby. They are all suitable from birth and will make great baby gifts. The range includes:

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New Father’s Day Me to You Tatty Teddy Bears

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

Father's Day Me To You BearThis year Father’s Day is on the 20th of June.

While there’s still plenty of time to choose a present for your Dad, you might want to check out the new Father’s Day Me to You Bears.

The new Tatty Teddy bears and Best Dad cup have just arrived in stock and include:

Gift Ideas for Newborns from Big Fat Balloons

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

new baby balloon giftBig Fat Balloons has put together a convenient and practical guide for buying gifts for new born babies. While flowers are a traditional option, Big Fat Balloons has a host of gift ideas that will delight new parents.

“While all gifts are very welcome, some are more useful than others. Also, if you don’t have children of your own, it can be difficult to know which gifts parents will find most useful,” said Sophie Baxter, managing director, Big Fat Balloons.

“Even gifts like flowers require a little bit of thought. Hospitals only have a limited supply of vases, so ordering arrangements in a basket or with their own water reservoir makes it much more convenient for the new mum. Equally, such arrangements are easier to transport when the new parents leave hospital.”

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New in! Stuffed Balloons – Teddy Bears in Balloons

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

Stuffed Balloon - Teddy Bear in BalloonFor a friend’s birthday, I wanted to give her something that little bit different. While looking for something a little bit quirky that she’d like, I discovered stuffed balloons – a cute teddy bear inside a huge and beautifully presented balloon. My friend thought it was fantastic and still had it on display weeks after her birthday.

I was so impressed that we’ve now launched a range of teddy bears in balloons. They’re perfect gifts for that ‘special someone who has everything’.