Happy 70th Birthday Snoopy!

Below is a picture of my very first stuffed Snoopy toy.  I was around 5 or 6 when I saved up my allowance to buy this little stuffed Snoopy at the Hallmark store in the mall.  He was my constant companion for many years.  When other girls my age played dress up with their dolls, I made t-shirts for my stuffed Snoopy. 

I have loved Snoopy and the Peanuts gang all of my life.

Snoopy’s birthday is August 10th, 1950.

I could walk through my house and take pictures of all of the many collectibles, watches, coffee mugs, pens, playing cards, toothbrush holders, lunch boxes, more stuffed toys, and even jewelry I own that has Snoopy on it. I didn’t buy even half of it. Since I was very young, my family and friends have given me Snoopy items for my birthday and Christmas. I won’t do that to you, though.

I also won’t list the number of Christmas-related items I have, as it would fill up the entire post.

Growing up, I was the youngest of four girls and allowed to name our new puppy Snoopy. Of course, he looked nothing like Snoopy because he was a long and lanky bird dog with brown fur. However, five years ago, I adopted a shelter dog, mostly because she had spots like Snoopy’s.

Some people are Disney fans, I am that Snoopy fan!

Probably always will be. Some childhood obsessions never do go away.

That is why I am including this post on the blog this week to share some of the fabulous new items available to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the beloved Peanuts™ comic strip and characters.

If you have a Peanuts and Snoopy fan in your life, consider some of these options this year as a gift:

I personally won’t buy all of these items because I have no idea what I would actually do with them. I’m more practical than that. But it is fun to see all of the things they are remaking from the comic strip’s past 70 years.

Honestly, I have to admit though that I am very much considering finally having a Peanuts™ themed Christmas tree this year.  Stay tuned to see if I pull it off this year.  The 70th Anniversary is a very good reason to make it happen this holiday season.

Hugs,

“Decorate your home. It gives the illusion that your life is more interesting than it really is.”

-Charles Schulz

More on Snoopy:

Snoopy Themed Christmas Tree and Decorations

How to Make Snoopy’s Doghouse Out of Cardboard Boxes

And Now Snoopy and Peanuts is 75!