Every Child Deserves to Feel Special
Meet Blushbottoms: The Belonging Bear, a story of hope, love, and discovering you're enough just the way you are.
A Story Born from Love
My own adoption story and the search for a sense of belonging inspired Blushbottoms. As a child, my stuffed bear became a source of comfort and love, reminding me that family is defined by connection, not appearances. Today, Blushbottoms: The Belonging Bear carries the same message to children everywhere: they are special, loved, and enough just the way they are.
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Books, plush toys, and ways to give back
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Not shopping today? Sponsor a set. Every sponsorship funds book and bear sets for children in foster care and adoption, and for young people served by our partner organizations.
Blushbottoms is a for-profit imprint, not a registered charity. Contributions are not tax-deductible. Every contribution funds book and bear sets donated to children in foster care and adoption and to young people served by our partner organizations.
“Blushbottoms brought comfort and joy in ways no words could. It’s more than a toy- it’s a message of love and belonging.”
— Jordan T., Adoptive Parent
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More than a Story -It's a Movement
With every purchase, you're not just getting a book or plush toy; you're joining a mission to help children in foster care, in adoption, and in the youth programs we support feel loved, valued, and understood.
One combo (book + plush) is provided, and a second combo is donated.