

Post date: 8/12/2009
The Collectors' Information Bureau , a trade organization for limited edition collectible manufacturers, honored 2009 Collectors’ Choice Award recipients in 11 categories, including this year's two new divisions, Halloween and Prints/Original Art. Finalists were selected by a panel of industry judges including Caroline Kennedy, editor-in-chief of Gifts & Decorative Accessories . Read more
Examiner.com Covers Precious Moments Holiday Release at Walt Disney World
Post date: 8/04/2009
The Examiner , touted as the insider source for everything local, has the inside scoop on the 2009 Precious Moments Disney figurines. "The new holiday release of Precious Moments figurines is just around the corner. Read more
Sam Butcher's Inspiration for the Precious Moments Chapel
Post date: 7/13/2009
The State Journal-Register ran a story covering the Precious Moments Chapel and its 20th anniversary celebration. The article discusses what inspired Sam Butcher to create the Chapel & Park. Read more
PRECIOUS MOMENTS, INC. ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT OF POPULAR WEDDING FIGURINE
Post date: 6/26/2009
Rolling Meadows, Ill. (June 26, 2009) – Precious Moments, Inc. Read more
AREA RETAILERS TO HOST A PRECIOUS MOMENTS EVENT BENEFITING ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL®
Post date: 6/21/2009
Selected card & gift retailers will be hosting a one-day Precious Moments event on Saturday, October 17th to benefit the children of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®. Read more
Precious Moments Mother's Day Figurines and Mother's Day Gifts Featured in USA Today
Post date: 5/05/2009
View Full USA Today Mother's Day ad Help the Kids Tell Mom "I Love You" Precious Moments Mother's Day Gift ad can be seen in USA Today . As last-minute shoppers near their deadline for Mother's Day, 2009 , Precious Moments offers a subtle reminder to shop for mom. Read more
Precious Moments Is Official Sponsor of “Mom's Nite Out”
Post date: 4/23/2009
“National Mom’s Nite Out” is the first nationally organized celebration of motherhood to be held Thursday, May 7, 2009. Intended to bring together today’s moms, physically and virtually, National Mom’s Nite Out will unite over 150 social media groups, companies, local playgroups, mommy bloggers and mother social networks in celebrating motherhood with a special evening just for them. Read more
Post date: 3/12/2009
Two Precious Moments figurines have been nominated by the Collector’s Information Bureau (CIB) in the 2008 Collector’s Choice Awards! The purpose of the CIB Collectors’ Choice Awards is to recognize and highlight companies and products that judges and peers believe to be the “best of the best,” within the industry. The Awards also build community amongst collectors, allowing them to participate in the final voting process. Read more
Post date: 1/29/2009
"There's Magic In Those Ears" - Retired as of January 1, 2009 Item#: 690011 $70.00 If an old top hat could bring Frosty to life, just think of what these wonderful Mickey Mouse ears can do! Bisque porcelain. Read more
Precious Moments and Precious Girls Club Covered in Daily Herald
Post date: 12/17/2008
Precious Girls Club was covered in a recent Daily Herald article titled Precious Moments concept focuses on innocence "The company recently started the Precious Girls Club designed for parents wanting to help retain their daughters' innocence for a while longer." Read the rest of the Daily Herald article . Read more
Blogging moms are a growing influence
Post date: 10/27/2008
Earlier this month, Mom Central Consulting, an agency that targets mothers, released a 55-page trend report, Illuminating the Power of Mom Bloggers. The study, which includes interviews with 300 mom bloggers and surveys of 495 moms across the country, found that over 78% of mom bloggers review products and 96% of moms value the recommendations they find on these sites. Read more
PRECIOUS MOMENTS® PARTNERS WITH ST. JUDE IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CHILDHOOD CANCER
Post date: 9/26/2008
Giftware manufacturer announces three-year partnership Chicago, IL, September 25, 2008 — During its recent 30th Anniversary Celebration in Branson, Mo, Precious Moments , Inc. announced a three-year partnership with St. Read more
pureNRG To Team With Precious Girls Club™
Post date: 8/28/2008
Christian music’s top-selling new act in 2007, pureNRG, is teaming up with Precious Moments® in the launch of their new property, Precious Girls Club, with the release of Here We Go Again Precious Girls Club Edition. Read more
Post date: 6/23/2008
As many of you may have heard or seen on the news, Typhoon Fengshen roared through the Philippines late Saturday, June 21. Hundreds of people are dead or missing, and there is still some flooding as well as power outages. Read more
30th Anniversary Nationwide Events
Post date: 4/18/2008
NATIONWIDE EVENTS MARK 30 YEARS OF PRECIOUS MOMENTS Participating retailers are set to host event October 18. Select stores across the country will host the Precious Moments 30th Anniversary Celebration “Cherish The Treasure Within,” on October 18 from 10am to 2pm. Read more
The Founding Father by Stephanie Bardos
Post date: 3/27/2008
A few years ago, collector Stephanie Bardos wrote a near epic poem in tribute to Gene Freedman. An avid collector and member of both a local Collectors' Club and the National Club, Stephanie captured the story of Precious Moments in this very special creation. Read more
In Memorium of Eugene Freedman
Post date: 2/21/2008
It is with great sadness that we are sharing the following announcement. The Precious Moments family has lost one of its most cherished members. Read more
MOMS LOOKING FOR SPIRITUAL OUTLET ONLINE
Post date: 11/01/2007
"New Website From Precious Moments Provides Interactive Community Celebrating Life Events." Today’s mothers value their spirituality as an important part of their family life. Read more
Precious Moments Retirement Announcement
Post date: 10/12/2007
Precious Moments announces the retirement of its popular figurine entitled "But Love Goes On Forever" (sku #E3115). The mold was physically broken at 6:00pm on Friday, October 5, 2007 during the Family Reunion Event held in Carthage, Missouri. Read more
Collectors' Cruise 2007 Was A Smashing Success
Post date: 10/11/2007
For one full week, from September 8 –15, Precious Moments collectors from around the globe sailed together aboard Carnival Cruise Line’s “Victory Ship”, one of Carnival's largest and most prestigious ships. The trip was a fun filled extravaganza celebrating friends, family and fun from New York to Nova Scotia! The itinerary allowed everyone to view autumn's beautiful foliage along the US east coast and Canada: Saturday - Departed from New York City Sunday - Boston, Mass. Read more
Precious Moments Disney Figurine Is Officially Retired
Post date: 6/16/2007
Precious Moments, Inc. announces the retirement of the wildly popular Precious Moments Disney figurine “You’re My Mouseketeer,” (item #4004157) as of Saturday, June 16. Read more
New Season at Precious Moments Park
Post date: 4/02/2007
PRECIOUS MOMENTS READIES PARK FOR NEW SEASON Rare and never-before-seen attractions added to park After 18 years, Precious Moments Park is ready to graduate to another level. In preparation for the new season, Precious Moments is planning enhancements, features, and improvements to the Visitor’s Center and Park. Read more
Post date: 1/05/2007
Precious Moments Park was born with the opening of The Chapel in 1989. Samuel J. Read more
Sam Butcher, A Letter to Our Friends
Post date: 7/12/2006
Dear Friends, It’s hard to believe that it’s been three decades since I met Gene Freedman and Fujioka-san. Back then, I couldn’t have imagined the profound impact that our relationship would have on my life and on millions of other people as well. Read more
PRECIOUS MOMENTS® SUSPENSION ANNOUNCEMENT!
Post date: 10/14/2005
Suspension is the indefinite removal of a piece from production. Suspension does not mean that the piece will never be made again, only that it its temporarily not being produced. Read more
PRECIOUS MOMENTS RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT!
Post date: 10/14/2005
Retirement is the highest honor that can be awarded a Precious Moments collectible. When a figurine is retired, the production mold is broken and it will never be produced again. Read more
Post date: 5/18/2005
Dear Friends – As many of you may know, the 27 year relationship between Precious Moments and Enesco is coming to an end this year. On behalf of everyone at the Precious Moments Companies, I would like to thank Enesco for three amazing decades of Loving, Caring and Sharing. Read more
Post date: 5/18/2005
Dear Precious Moments Collectors, Club Members, Retailers and Friends Gene is back!.. Read more
PRECIOUS MOMENTS, INC. TO ASSUME THE PRECIOUS MOMENTS ® COLLECTION
Post date: 5/18/2005
World-renown Collection Transitions to Butcher Family ELGIN, Ill. & ITASCA, Ill. Read more