Have a Teddy Bear Picnic by the Pool
Did you know that Monday, July 10, is Teddy Bear Picnic Day? This year, grab your kiddos and their teddy bears and have a teddy bear picnic by the pool!
First, let’s learn a bit more about Teddy Bear Picnic Day and why you might want to celebrate it.
Uncovering the Teddy Bear Picnic Day
If you have small children or even for adults who love teddy bears, you might want to make note that this special day is celebrated on July 10 every year.
Nearly everyone had a teddy bear growing up, so this day has something for everyone.
On this summer day, instead of heading to the picnic, you can celebrate right beside your swimming pool. Set out a picnic blanket by the pool with some goodies and have your picnic right there. When the kids get hot, they can jump in the pool while their teddy bears watch.
Where Did the Teddy Bear Come From?
President Theodore Roosevelt was the 26th president of the United States during the early 1900s. You may know that he was an avid hunter, yet on a hunting trip to Mississippi in 1902, he refused to shoot a small bear.
When the Washington Post picked up the story, they made a cartoon of the hunting trip.
This is when two toy store owners came up with an idea. They wanted to call their stuffed animals “teddy bears.” So, they wrote to President Roosevelt and asked for permission. He, of course, said yes, and teddy bears have been a popular toy for more than a century.
This toy company eventually became one of the largest toy companies in the world, and it is called the Ideal Toy Company.
Final Thoughts on the Poolside Picnic
We have to ask the question, “Do you know where your teddy bear is?” Teddy bears have such sentimental value, it’s not just kids who know just where their beloved friend is. :)
As you start to plan your Teddy Bear Picnic by the pool, create invitations, make a guest list, and create a menu. You’ll find this becomes a tradition for your kids and their friends.
We’ll leave you with one last tip. When creating your menu, staples like PB&J are good, but you can also take it up a notch with a Swimming Teddy Bears Snack.
We found this recipe on Juggling with Kids. It’s pretty simple: make some blue Jello, sit teddy bear grahams inside a Life Saver gummy, and you’ve got the perfect dessert!
