Happy Take Your Teddy Bear to Work Day!

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When : October 11th
Take Your Teddy Bear to Work Day is a great opportunity to show off your beloved Teddy Bear to work associates. Take your beloved Teddy Bear with you to work. We think you know how to celebrate this day. Dress him up for the big event. Plan for a big day. Take your Teddy Bear on a tour of the workplace. Bring Teddy to lunch in the work cafeteria. If your boss allows it, let Teddy do a work-related project. Here's wishing you and your Teddy Bear a very Happy Take Your Teddy Bear to Work Day.  



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