The Best Christmas Gift Ever

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This time of year, right after Halloween, begins the holiday season, Christmas parties and shopping for the perfect gifts.

I have two special little people in mind this holiday who will be getting the Big Hugs Elmo from us.  While I sure do wish that it was under our own tree for Zack, I will give this gift, in his honour to special people in our lives.  I will also be donating one to our local hospital, so that it can reside with Zack’s Dream Room! 

Zack’s last Christmas was an “Elmo” Christmas- I had bought it all- a new doll, bedding and pillow.  In fact, it was Christmas in 2009 that started the Elmo obsession in our house. “Santa” bought Jayden the Elmo doll, but it was Zackie that took a shine to him that day!  They literally switched gifts about a month after Christmas!  That’s when Elmo became part of our family.  The memories we have comfort us even today. 



One of the most amazing things about Elmo is that he crosses all boundaries of race, colour, religion, politics.  He’s just about love.  That’s universal. And Big Hugs Elmo is a PTPA Award Winner!   Seriously, who doesn’t love getting hugs?  I was actually blown away by the answers on last month’s contest about a special hug.  Big Hugs Elmo loves getting hugs, but he really loves giving them! After getting a hug from Elmo, little ones can pretend along with him, and even dance, sing, nap, and cuddle with everyone’s favorite Sesame Street pal! 
 

There are so many ways to play with Sesame Street Big Hugs Elmo! When preschoolers give Elmo a great big hug, he’ll hug back, say fun phrases or sing a sweet song about hugs!  The funniest thing he says is “hug me tighter“, “even tighter“, “no, that’s too tight“!  Press Elmo’s left foot and he will invite little ones to join in on 1 of 4 imagination activities. There are 50+ animated sounds and phrases like, “Elmo loves getting hugs from you,” “Let’s pretend we’re rabbits! Boing, boing, boing,” and “Move to the beat!” When children lay Big Hugs Elmo down in a flat position, he’ll become sleepy, sing a lullaby and make sleeping sound effects (moms, how awesome is THIS feature?).


 
 
Don’t say I didn’t warn you about Elmo’s cuteness!


NEW HOLIDAY CONTEST!I’m so thrilled to be giving away another Big Hugs Elmo on this blog, just in time for the holidays!  

Please comment below with the reason that YOU love Elmo (include your email addy or link to your personal FB page so I can contact you!)!

Don’t forget to “like” Playskool on FB and follow them on Twitter to talk more about Big Hugs Elmo!

Contest ends November 25th, 2013.  

Disclaimer:  I’m so thrilled to share my love of Elmo as one of the Big Hugs Elmo Ambassadors with PTPA.  I’ve been compensated for writing this post, but the truth is….I would have done it for nothing!

12 Comments on The Best Christmas Gift Ever

  1. Katrina
    November 3, 2013 at 12:17 am (11 years ago)

    I love Elmo because my granddaughter adores him and makes her giggle

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  2. Katrina
    November 3, 2013 at 12:18 am (11 years ago)

    oops sorry, forgot my email, can you add to my first comment? sweetpeg at gmail dot com thanks

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  3. Melissa Finn
    November 4, 2013 at 6:00 am (11 years ago)

    I love Elmo because I see how happy he makes my little boy and when he often has trouble expressing his emotions to us (sad or angry)he can tell his little stuffed Elmo and Elmo always makes him smile. I can only begin to imagine what the Big hugs Elmo would do to make him even happier! Thanks for giveaway! your story is truly inspiring. finnmelissa@hotmail.com

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  4. Michelle B
    November 5, 2013 at 1:21 pm (11 years ago)

    I love that Elmo plays pretend, my daughter would love that feature.
    angelsspot (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  6. koala_tea
    November 13, 2013 at 9:41 pm (11 years ago)

    I love Elmo because he can bring a smile to everyone’s face. All the kids I babysit love Elmo.

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  8. SHANNA ELIZABETH
    November 18, 2013 at 3:45 pm (11 years ago)

    He is so dang cute !!! My twin daughters would love this !!!!

    shanna.elizabeth1
    AT GMAIL DOT COM

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  9. Martina - GetReal Momma
    November 18, 2013 at 7:31 pm (11 years ago)

    Who doesn’t love elmo? He sings, cuddles and I’d insanely adorable
    PryncessTini at Hotmail dot com

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  10. Lindsay Cyr
    November 19, 2013 at 12:24 am (11 years ago)

    I’m so glad that you have some great memories of your son with Elmo 🙂 You are so right, Elmo is about love.
    I love that Elmo is so happy and positive and that he brings happiness to children, no matter what they may be going through.
    babysitter2011@hotmail.ca

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  11. Steph Bkn
    November 19, 2013 at 5:33 pm (11 years ago)

    To be honest, I love elmo b/c of all the fond memories that I have of him and the sesame street gang as a child. I love watching my 18 month old girlie love him just as much. I love having a common link and sharing the same love she has for Elmo. Besides, who wouldn’t love an elmo that hugs you back?! Can we say totally awesome toy this christmas?! email: bwpn @ rocketmail.com

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  12. Susan Liberatore
    November 21, 2013 at 1:06 am (11 years ago)

    I liked playschool on fb + follow them on twitter already!

    We have loved Elmo since the tickle me elmo craze! My little one would love this.

    susan.liberatore@gmail.com

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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