A few years ago, I needed baby shower gifts for 2 young mothers at church. Since I have a special connection to teddy bears (BEAR was my maiden name), I decided to see what I could do with a bear. I made some clothes and a matching padded picture frame. When I put it all together, I said, Hmmm, this needs just a little something. Wala! I added small alphabet blocks to spell out the babies names and it was declared complete! Thus was born the personalized teddy bear gifts and keepsakes business, now known as Bear Family Gifts, LLC. They are simple yet satisfying, decorative and delightful.

After baby gifts came wedding gifts personalized with the name of the bride and groom and the date of the wedding. My first internet sale was for 15 of the wedding bears, that was 6 years ago. More ideas came and I eventually opened myself up to doing custom orders, which brought about many more ideas. The business has blossomed from there. I now have over 100 different designs offered in multiple sizes and styles of bears. It is so fun watching a teddy bear come alive by adding all the little accents and miniatures that complete the gift or keepsake.

I always have to stress that while these are cute teddy bears, they are not toys. These are decorative items to capture a memory, or a special occasion, or be given as a special gift. Send a teddy bear gift instead of flowers!

Stop by and see what I have done with a simple teddy bear. You ll enjoy the personalized products and the personable customer service.

Visit us at Bear Family Gifts and see for yourself.