Kids & Family - Sept. 28, 2009
Build-A-Bear sells message of animal compassion
Mayfair's Build-A-Bear Workshop isn't cheap -- it can cost up to $50 for your kid to "make" a stuffed animal and adorn it with adorable accessories. Luckily, however, the experience delivers more than a lesson in consumerism.
Tags: build-a-bear, mayfair, kids' parties

Kids & Family - Aug. 3, 2009
2009 kids' birthday party guide
Whether your kid is more bouncy or craft-oriented, there's a Brew City birthday party that can accommodate his / her wishes -- and hopefully your budget. Remember: the best part of the away-from-home birthday party is that you don't have to clean up after the festivities.
Tags: Chuck E. Cheese, Koz's, zoo, Build-A-Bear, public museum, Safehouse, Hoffer's, Schlitz Audubon, kids, party, children, urban ecology center, godsell farm, stonefire pizza

Holiday Guide - Dec. 16, 2008
North Pole Express puts holiday spirit back on track
Earlier this winter, Cousins Subs launched an in-store contest, inviting kids ages 2 to 8 years old, to write letters to Santa. Cousins received more than 3,000 letters and randomly chose 25. The lucky letter writers were invited to take a journey on a decorated Amtrak train to the "North Pole" to participate in the true spirit of Christmas.
Tags: caffeine communications, cousins submarine sandwiches, Amtrak, north pole, santa, Build-A-Bear, Renee Kirnberger, Zak Mazur

Kids & Family - Aug. 30, 2008
I never thought I'd build a bear
Even with a toddler in the house, I never thought I'd enter a Build-A-Bear shop, much less actually build one.
Tags: build-a-bear