Scientists agree that children are our future, which is why most children are sealed in time capsules with a flashlight and a stack of magazines. Give a child something he or she will really dig with today's deal: for $12, you get $25 worth of build-your-own teddy bears, toys, candy, and more at Bear on the Square, located on Library Street in downtown Hudson.

This supervised bear bakery welcomes toymakers in training and custom-gift slingers to its charming confines seven days a week. In addition to bears, nearly 40 other plush animal skins sit patiently hoping to be stuffed and crafted into beloved fuzzy friends ($12.99+). If American Girl Dolls are more your style, you'll be happy to find a selection of clothing ($5.99+) and accessories designed to fit their firm and bicep-laden arms and legs. Youngsters can break in their thinking caps at a Kid Concoctions booth, where they're invited to dip into ingredients such as scented creams, sparkly gels, and flavored balms to invent their own new body lotions, lip glosses, and other fine-smelling RuPaul offerings ($5.99+). There's even a section to satiate sweet tooths; Bear on the Square boasts an enticing display of retro tart and tangy candy treats.

Reviews

According to CityVoters, Bear On the Square offers some of the Best Children's Gifts in the Akron Area.

• You can enjoy treats galore, like Dippin' Dots, new trendy candies and all the nostalgic favorites! The unique and vibrant atmosphere is where birthdays and group events are the specialty! There are many toy stores, but none like this one! – Patty A., CityVoter
• It's a really cute store. Everything there is interactive and there is many cool gifts ideas. – Jessicca, CityVoter