Everybody Needs A Budsie!

We are in love.  We met someone who wants to honor children by celebrating their talents, and this same someone believes in giving back to the community.

It was love at first sight.

 

If you haven't already heard about Budsies, consider this the day your life changes for the better.  Alex Furmansky is the genius behind Budsies - a company that brings children's artwork to life through fully customized stuffed animals (and side note: many adults have decided they like making artwork too!)  It also has a social mission to provide for kids in need.

Alex talks about his humble beginnings and the need his family had for support from their community when he was a growing up.  He is determined to give back and - this is the exciting part - he has made Kids Five & Over an Official Ambassador for Budsies.  What does this mean?  It means every time someone uses this link (http://www.budsies.com/user/KidsFiveAndOver) to purchase a Budsies stuffed animal, we will receive a percentage of the sale - a pretty BIG percentage of the sale. This is a very generous company that is serious when it says it wants to give back.  Alex has also said he wants to help some of the budding artists we support through our sponsorships and well, now we are gushing.  We love when people help people.

Please check out their website, read their story, and use our special link if you decide to place an order.  If your days of drawing animals with that special 64-pack of Crayola crayons is over, consider sending a photograph of a friend, relative or colleague and watch how Budsies can turn that special person in your life into a stuffed animal!  If that doesn't say whimsical gift giving, we don't know what else does!

Thank you to our new friends at Budsies for being our kind of people!