Let’s talk hugs.
Hugs make everyone feel better. They make you feel special. They make you feel loved. Hugs can make boo-boos feel better fast, they can congratulate someone, they can support someone. Hugs are a big deal.
I was thrilled when I was selected to be a Big Hugs Elmo brand ambassador. My children love Elmo and they love hugs. I knew this was going to be a special project for all of us.
At this stage of my life, my favourite hugs are the hugs my children give me. There is nothing like the feeling of your child running up to you to give you a big hug at the end of the day. It’s an overwhelming feeling to know that someone loves you that much. My kids give my husband and I running hugs everyday. We feel so lucky to be able to hug them back.
I also love the cuddles I get from my kids at bedtime. We refer to this time as “cuddle time” and make sure to hug lots every night before going to bed. I’m lucky to have two kids that love to hug so much.
When Elmo arrived everyone was overjoyed. My little guy hugged Elmo before Elmo was even turned on! This warmed my heart.
Big Hugs Elmo is different from any other Elmo. Big Hugs Elmo loves receiving hugs and loves giving them back! He is extremely cuddly, soft and says the sweetest things.
My kids and I soon discovered how fun Big Hugs Elmo is! First off, we all love his big size. It’s so fun for little ones to receive a big hug from a big Elmo! We also love that he plays several games and sings fun songs. My son always brings him to bed with him and cuddles him as he falls asleep. Every night, Elmo wishes my son “Nighty night” and sings him a lullaby. Too cute.
Everyone deserves a hug to make them feel better, to get them through a rough day or just to feel loved. Big Hugs Elmo will make anyone feel special.
Big Hugs Elmo is bound to be at the top of every toy list for the upcoming holiday season! Big Hugs Elmo has just won the PTPA Seal of Approval. It is now available at a store near you. If you have an Elmo fan in your house, you must check him out!
{Giveaway!}
I’m giving away a Big Hugs Elmo to one of my lucky readers! To enter, leave a comment telling me a story of when a hug helped you or a loved one.
Then, fill out the Rafflecopter form below. Giveaway is open to US and Canadian residents (including Quebec!). Giveaway runs from October 4, 2013 – October 21, 2013. Winner must claim their prize within 24hrs of being contacted by email. If the winner does not claim their prize another winner will be chosen. Please see my T&C for more giveaway info.
Disclosure: I am participating in the Hasbro Big Hugs Elmo Blogger Campaign by PTPA Media and received compensation as a thank you for participating. The opinions expressed on this blog are my own.
My babygirl gives me the best hugs everynight before she goes to bed and makes my day
Hugs have helped my baby since the beginning of his life. He’s a big snuggler. My older son sometimes needs a tight squeeze to help him calm down. He’s liked tight squeezes since he was a year old.
The hugs from my daughter when she gets off the school bus are always very special ! 🙂
my son hugs me when he knows I am sad, it picks me right up
My children give me the best hugs when I need them!
It always helps my kids a hug when I get vaccines
i was in a passenger in a pretty severe car accident almost a year ago. i thank god it wasnt worse then it was. anyway, i am still recovering and facing back surgery for my injuries. i have 3 little girls, the youngest was only 18 months at the time. i havent been able to pick them up, bend down, sit and play and a lot of other things. one of the best ways i can still hold my girls is by hugging them. and i cherish every single hug i get. 🙂
my youngest daughter loves “melmo”, this would make an excellent xmas present for her 🙂
I enjoy hugs every day!! They always make me smile and thats enough for me.
after my home was broken into a big hug made me feel safer
Multiple times a day from my daughter 🙂
a hug makes both my child and i feel better when shes upset.
Hugs are still Dr Mommy magic for my toddler, but for my older girl, 8, she craves a hug after a tough day, before a big test or performance
I love hugs from my son and my hubby 🙂
When she fell and pushed out two teeth through her gums.
Just last night a hug from my oldest helped boost my mood after a long day.
Just last night a hug from my oldest helped boost my mood after a long day. I always tell him that if I had to choose between a hug and a kiss, I would take a hug because they last longer.
I have 4 little ones…I hug them too much to count! A few minutes ago I was cuddling with my 2 yr old.
When I lost someone I loved, my dad, my grandbaby.
My kids are only 3 so hugs help with everything from bumps to worn out batteries to spilt milk. My kids LOVE Elmo!
Thanks for posting this to my weekly Tuesday Giveaway Linky (http://www.journeysofthezoo.com/search/label/Giveaway%20Linky).
Besos, Sarah
Blogger at Journeys of The Zoo
Ones from my hubby make my day
When my son past away this past year.
All the time. Often the better
Everyday! There is nothing like a hug from my kids to make me happy!
My sons hug me everyday. They make everyday better!!
Hugs are always big here! Just gave one an hour ago! 🙂
Often enough when our daughter gets hurt, doesnt feel well, or just wants a big hug.
A hug from my little boy always makes everything else seem unimportant 🙂
Always!!! I do not know of a time where a hug didn’t help 🙂
today. Just having a bad day!
When a close friend of the family lost her baby,it was the hardest thing for me because we were real close & my hubby hugged me
When a good friend of mine was going out of town & his friend gave me a hug because she knew how hard it was for me because i didn’t want him to leave & she made me feel better
When doesn’t a hug help! I hugged my BFF last night when she came over to see me for the 1 hour I was in town for! Really appreciated that!
I hugged my sister not long after she gave birth to my niece, just a couple weeks ago.
a hug definitely cheers me up when i’m having a bad day or just need a pick-me-up
hugs always help when Im feelinng low
Every time I get a hug from one of my grandchildren, I instantly feel better! 🙂
my kids always needs hugs when there hurt or feeling blue
The best hug I ever got was from my daughter when she came back from University years ago.
it helps my son when he can’t sleep
When im having a bad day a hug from my daughter always cheers me up
I fell down the stairs and my son gave me the best hug ever!
i love when my daughter gives me hugs
A hug helped my son when he fell off his scooter. Hugs do the world of good for the kids!
Whenever I’m having a bad day when my husband hugs me I feel a little better
We would love it for our baby girl !
Hugs from my family ALWAYS helps when I’m feeling sad.
i hug my kids everyday morning noon and night and i think it sets the tone for the day
A big hug after a long and tiring day after work is relaxing.
Hugs are helping my little ones now that daddy is deployed.
When my mother passed unexpectedly, I needed ALOT of hugs!
when ever my son falls and gets hurt, a hug always helps him get better
anytime i am having a bad day a hug helps
hugs help all the time, especially when someone’s feeling a bit down. I like giving hugs as well as receiving them, they always make me feel warm and happy.
When I leave my son at day care a hug makes me feel better about leaving him there and that he knows I love him.
Just yesterday my little guy fell pretty hard at the park….his lip was bleeding but all he wanted was a big hug from his mommy. It made me feel better too;)
When I am down or tired, once I got home and got a big hug from my kids, I am all good!
I am big believer in the song “Four Hugs a Day…” as hugs can be when there is happiness, sadness, excitement, comfort…and so much more. I have been most greatful for genuine hugs when my Mom passed away suddenly. It was truely the saddest moment in my life and continues to be on days that are rough. It would be great to win Elmo for my little baby to be. Twitter fan@plumerea
Everyday hugs from my son help me to remain calm and patient with him, even through tantrums
We are big huggers in our family – we believe that hugs keep us close and connected. And a hug makes everyone feel better 🙂
Thank you!
Dawn
When I feel like crap, a cuddle from the hubby takes away the pain
A hug helps me keep going every day 🙂
A bif hug helped my when I was young and got teased at school.
A hug from my son helps me decompress everyday when I pick him up from daycare! He’d go nuts for big hugs Elmo!
A hug from my husband after an overwhelming day
Just last night when I was overwhelmed with cleaning the house
A nice hug from my hubby or son always puts me in a good mood and helps me get a long with my day! 🙂
When my little girl falls a hug makes her feel better.
Hugs help all the time! They help fill our “love tanks”
A hug from my kids at anytime makes me always feel happier.
When I lost my dad my daughter came up and hugged me. She told me everything was going to be ok. It helped knowing she was so little but still understood my pain.
I love that my daughter is getting old enough to want and give hugs. Hugs help her when she is feeling a little overwhelmed in new situations with people she doesn’t know.
This morning, when I got goodmorning hugs from my son.
Last week I visited my daughter cause she was going through some issues. Lots of hugs that day.
Hugs help anytime — whether you’re happy or sad!
Hugs from my big daughter cheered me up when I was in the hospital on bedrest when pregnant with my triplets
When I’m having a hard day, a hug from my kids makes everything better.
My hubby gave me a hug when my Grandma passed away, my heart still hurt but that hug I know made me heal a little bit:)
Hugs from my kids always help me feel good. I think for my kids the first time we lost a pet and we all hugged they all felt better lots of tears and hugs that day
The hug my hubby gave me when we found out we were switching to an emergency c section.
I just went to Montreal for 1 night first time away from my 2yr old and that hug when I returned was incredible!
when my daughter fell at school!
A hug helps when I am feeling stressed; it calms me down.
Cheers.
A hug always helps my son when he’s hurt or sad.
A hug helped my daughter when she hurt her knee.
Hugs help with almost anything; especially 3 year old tantrums 🙂
Hugs help me get through every day!
When I was in labor
My children love hugs every day and extra ones when they are sad or hurt!
When I’m having a bad day, a hug from my husband makes it seem not so bad and really calms me.
When I am sad hugs are the best thing in the world
I need hugs daily from my kids!
my son fell off his scooter last week, a big momma hug and a perry the platypus band aide did the trick
when I feel blue I get a hug!
My boys hug their baby brother before bed every night.
When my bf hugs me it is…wonderful.
Surprise, out of the blue hugs are my favourite!
Everytime my little ones get a boo boo
when i lost my grandmother
Whenever im stressed my hubby gived me a nice hug
4 years ago my mom passed away and I wasn’t doing well; my husband gave me the best most comforting hug… I needed it so much
After getting to see my mom since it had been almost a year since I saw her last! 🙂
when i say good bye to my children when i go to work
My five year old son is a bit of a perfectionist and if he doesn’t get something right he gets upset. A hug always calms him down.
anytime my son falls or gets hurt a hugs helps.
Hugs always make anything better. Whenever I get home from work getting a hug from my kids really help.
A hug helped when my grampa passed away.
OMG, some days with 3 small children are LONG and challenging. What gets me through– those little hugs from those same three little people make it all worth it!!! 🙂
A hug always makes my son when he hurts himself!
Last week I had a very rough, stressful day at work. When I came home to my 3 year old daughter greeting me at the front door with a big smile and open arms for a big hug, I instantly felt better.
Hugs are the best, they definitely help.
Hugs from my sister helped me as my husband was battling Leukemia.
When my beloved dog died, friends coming over with big hugs helped.
Following the death of my grandfather, My hubby gave great hugs
When I was emotional from my pregnancy, hubby gave me a great big hug!! 🙂
My granddaughter lives out of province. I love when she visits and gives me big hugs. I feel loved and remembered
My daughter always likes a big hug after she’s had an argument with someone or has had her feelings hurt.
When my mother passed away a few years ago, a hug really helped me.
The latest time a hug helped my son was when we were fishing and he almost had a fish reeled in when it managed to get off the hook and swim away. He was upset but my husband gave him a bear hug and cheered him up.