Precious Moments News & Updates

Collectors’ Information Bureau Names Two Precious Moments Figurines as 2009 Collectors’ Choice Awards Winners

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

Precious Moments up for Collectors’ Choice Awards - Christmas and Words of Grace pieces are nominated for “best of the best”

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

Retirement Announcement

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

Typhoon Fengshen

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

Precious Moments Park Changes

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

A Letter from Jon Butcher

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

A Letter from Gene Freedman

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




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