What a thrill to see flags waving in honor of our Veterans! Parades, concerts and events of all kinds were in abundance.  I hope everyone was able to pay tribute to those who have served in some way. 

We are offering a special Veteran’s Day offer through Nov. 15, 2010. Purchase both A Paper Hug & Operation: Celebration for $8.95 plus shipping and handling, a savings of $4.95!

In celebration of Veteran’s Day this November, we are asking military families and friends to tell us how they celebrate Veteran’s Day and how they honor those who have and currently served. We want to share ideas for this great day with everyone.

July 19 is “Hug Your Kid Day!”  Because we are all about hugs we are asking you to join in the celebration.  First of all hug your kid!  Whether your kid is 2 months or 60, a hug speaks a thousand words.  If they are not close by, call [...] Continue Reading…

Paper Hugs are easy to make!

Trace your hand on colored paper
cut two hands
cut a short piece of string, yarn, or twine (20″ to 24″)
tape each end on to one of the hands

Now you can hang it from a branch,  bush or attach it to a wire or wooden stake [...] Continue Reading…

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Looking for ideas to honor someone this Memorial Day? Make a paper hug!!! A picture speaks a thousand words.

I never saw Grandpa face to face, you see he died just before I was born.  He lived a hero’s life — he died so I could live free.  He fought for freedom in Germany and France.  He waded through river banks and slept in a cold abandoned shed.  [...] Continue Reading…

A group of soldiers returned home from a year-long deployment in Afghanistan yesterday. I imagined a young boy studying each soldier as he came down the escalator to meet his waiting family. “Nope, not him. Nope, not her.” he would say ever so soft. His [...] Continue Reading…