Party Planning: When to schedule your child's birthday party?

Most parents start planning their child's birthday party anywhere from 4 to 6 weeks in advance. Planning your party can be a time-consuming task. Here are some tips to make the most important celebration of the year run smoothly:

Tip #1: Basic rule:
Consider the activities that your child enjoys, i.e. bounce house, crafts, video games, dress up, stuffed animals, etc. If you are unsure what type of party to throw for your child, simply figure out what they enjoy best! It is very simple, and if you follow this basic rule, the chances that your child will have an incredible party are very high!

Tip #2: Location! Location!:
So you have figured out what type of party would best celebrate your child, now you must consider whether you want to host the party at your home or whether you would prefer the party to be held at a party location. Here are three (3) important things to consider:

Amount of Party Guests:

• Home: You may invite as many or as little amount of guests as you choose.
  
  
• Party Location: There may be set minimums you have to meet and/or you may have to pay for a set amount of children whether or not all attend, i.e. minimum of 25 required when only 15 attend.

Budget:

• Home: Stay on a budget and serve cake and juice boxes or serve a full meal -- it is your choice! It is always great to have choices.
  
  
• Party Location: Some party locations do allow for the birthday parents to bring all the typical birthday food, some restrict on certain types of food, and others do not offer parents an option and must purchase all food through them.
  
  No matter which you choose and if budget is important to you, make sure you stay on your ideal budget. Check your party locations' policies and fee schedule.

Cleaning: Honestly, this is probably the main reason parents choose to celebrate their children at a party location. Very understandable!

• Home: The cleaning is obviously your responsibility.
  
  
• Party Location: The party location staff cleans up after your party.
  
  Consider your options and what is most important to you: If you want to stay on a budget and keep costs down, cleaning up after your party may not be too much of a hassle. If you absolutely do not want to worry about any cleaning, then a party location is probably the best way to go.

Tip #3: Scheduling Your Party:
Do you wait until the last minute to schedule your party? Do you schedule your birthday parties one year in advance? Relax, we have all been there!

Once you have decided on your party location, date, and time, make sure you contact the party location for availability (if hosting your party outside your home). As an example, yesterday, within one hours' time, we received two phone calls from two different parents requesting the same date for their child's Beary Cute Party. Reserving your party date is very important in order to secure your ideal date and time.

Tip #4: It's all about your child:
No matter what type of celebration you choose, small with a few close friends or all your child's classmates and friends, what is important is that your child has a great time. As parents, we only want the very best for our children as it should be. Children grow very fast, and the memories from your child's celebration are priceless.

Have a great day!

LAST DAY! Back 2 School Weekend Promotion for Beary Cute Stuffables Fans

Panda is trying out her favorite outfit and shoes for her very first day of school! She chose the Princess Hooded Outfit with Pink and White Zipper Shoes.



The Pink and White Zipper Shoes are her favorite because of the cute teddy bear cutout on the zipper portion of the shoe -- how cute!!



Last-minute back to school shopping is in full swing, and if you live in Texas, some of you will be enjoying tax-free weekend starting tomorrow through Sunday. Read below:

Limited Edition Beary Stylin' Stuffable Kit

ANY Large Stuffable
ANY Deluxe Large Stuffable Outfit
ONE pair of Zipper Shoes (pink w/white or blue w/white)
ONE T-Shirt of your choice (white, pink, or blue)

For ONLY $24


Texas Fans: Enjoy a tax-free purchase with us too! We'll pay the tax for you!

Out-of-state Fans: A 5 Beary Cute Dollars$ Gift Card will be included with your purchase (valid on future order)






Are you considering having a Beary Cute Party (Hosted or DIY) for your child? THIS is the weekend to schedule your Beary Cute Party!

If you schedule a Beary Cute Party (Hosted or DIY) during this promotion, we'll pay the taxes for you!* A $50 Beary Cute Party Deposit is required to schedule a Beary Cute Party.**








Sending our children back to school may be a stressful time for us parents. An idea to help you and your child create a special memory of the last few days of summer is, to have a special "Mommy, Me, and My Stuffable" time or "Daddy, Me, and My Stuffable" time!

Spend some quality time with your child, encourage team work, and take turns building your own stuffed animal. With this, you may want to have your new Stuffable "go on a field trip" with your child to their first day of school. Place your Stuffable in your child's backpack, and remind them that they can give their Stuffable a hug and remember of the special time you and they had.

If you have any questions regarding our promotion, please feel free to give us a call at (512) 608-4085 or email us at Rita@BearyCuteStuffables.com. Feel free to visit ourwebsite to view the variety of Large Stuffables available. Have a great weekend!


Special Notes: * Beary Cute Party may be scheduled for a future date but party deposit must be paid by Sunday, August 23rd at midnight. ** The $50 Beary Cute Party Deposit will be credited towards your party balance on the day of your party/delivery. Beary Cute Dollars$ may be used on Beary Cute Parties. Beary Cute Dollars$ cannot be used on the purchase of the Limited Edition Beary Stylin' Stuffable Kit.

Promotion begins Friday, August 21st, and ends on Sunday, August 23rd at midnight CST

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As parents ourselves, we understand that many parents are busy purchasing back to school supplies and school clothes for our children. But have you considered your child's favorite stuffed animal??



What about them?

They need clothes too!

Your child's favorite stuffed animal is always there to offer them hugs and kisses, walk with them to the park, tag along with them to the pool, or have a tea party!

As our way of thanking you for being a Beary Cute Stuffables™ Facebook Fan, we are giving one fan a Set of (4) Four Deluxe Outfits !

Here are a few examples:




Our Large Stuffable Deluxe Outfits fit most 15-17 inch stuffed animals.

One lucky winner will choose (4) Large Stuffable Outfits of their choice, based on our current inventory. Visit our website to view our current Large Stuffable Deluxe Outfit inventory.


** Contest begins Monday, July 27th at 11:59 pm and ends on Friday, July 31st, at 11:59 pm. Contest valid for ALL Beary Cute Stuffables™ Fans on Facebook, including current fans.



Have a Beary Cute Stuffables™ Day!

Beary Cute Back To School Celebration

August is right around the corner. Every year, store circulars advertising their "back to school" promotions is my first sign that it is time to start realizing summer is coming to a close.

If you are a mom, like me, the end of summer is filled with mixed emotions. Some parents look forward to the first day of school and others dread the very mention of that day. Personally, our youngest is entering Kindergarten, and it is a struggle for me to find the balance of being strong and positive and not showing my true emotions. When our oldest entered Kindergarten, he was so excited that I fed off his eagerness, and the first day of school was a breeze!

Here is a fun way to smooth into the back to school reality (for both children and parents alike):

Beary Cute Back To School Celebration

A fun way to get your children excited about the first day of school is to invite your child's former classmates and gather for some bear stuffin' fun!

Parents can spend time with other parents who may also be experiencing the "back to school" blues.

This is a great way for children to touch base with their classmates and start talking school!


Our wishing star ceremony reads:

"We'll share smiles and laughter and even some tears. I promise to love you throughout the years. No matter the year, or the month, or the day, I wish for good times to come our way!"

On the first day of school, children will wake up with their Beary Cute Stuffable and remember the promise that they made and hopefully ease them into their first day of school. Perhaps, they can even take their Stuffable with them on their exciting day -- as a journey!

Gather your child's neighborhood friends and invite them to a Beary Cute Back To School Celebration! Here are some great ideas on how to organize:






- Hosted Cul-de-sac/Block Party: Schedule us to set up our "Stuffin' Zone". Parents and children can make their very own purchases and enjoy the party! No cost committment for you. Minimum of 6 guests required. Hosting fee required.

- Local DIY Cul-de-sac/Block Party: We can set up a FREE Personalized Party Page on our website. Parents and their children visit our website and make their selections. We deliver your order days prior to your event! Again, no cost commitment for you. No minimum guests required. No hosting fee required. Delivery charge may apply.

- Hosted Home Beary Cute Party: In the comfort of your home, we are able to host a Beary Cute Party, filled with games and prizes, wishing star ceremony, as well as bear certificate naming ceremony. Minimum of 6 guests required. Hosting fee required.

- Not local to the Austin, Texas, area?: Not a problem! We ship our DIY Beary Cute Parties nationwide! Delivery fees apply.





Remember one thing: Our children always sense what we are feeling. If they sense that we are sad or stressed, they will begin their day knowing this. If they know you are excited for them and proud, their first day will begin with confidence. Best of luck, parents!