"Littles" Descend on Bakery

On April 24th, 2010 Bigwag hosted the Big Brothers Big Sisters of NWA for a hands on baking event. Bigs and Littles were treated to mixing up a batch of chicken and stars and then got to cut out treats by hand in their favorite shapes. They learned what went into healthy dog treats and got to help in the dough mixing, as well as the process to make a large batch of dog treats and what each piece of our equipment does.


Big Brothers Big Sisters is the oldest, largest and most effective youth mentoring organization in the United States. They have been the leader in one-to-one youth service for more than a century, developing positive relationships that have a direct and lasting impact on the lives of young people. Big Brothers Big Sisters mentors children, ages 6 through 18, in communities across the country - including ours.

The Big Brothers Big Sisters Mission is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with mentors that have a measurable impact on youth.

National research has shown that positive relationships between youth and their Big Brothers and Big Sisters mentors have a direct and measurable impact on children's lives. By participating in our youth mentoring programs, Little




Brothers and Sisters are:

• More confident in their schoolwork performance
• Able to get along better with their families
• 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs
• 27% less likely to begin using alcohol
• 52% less likely to skip school.

While the treats were baking in the oven, all partipated in a store wide scavenger hunt, where they learned which products we carry were made in the USA, manufactured from recycled products or even just had the word "Mom" or "Mommy" on them.

Alex, our "Little", cuts out some treats to take home to his two dogs.

Everyone got to take home the treats they cut out. We had a lot of fun hosting them this year, and hope they do it again next year.

If you would like more information on BBBS of NWA, visit their website at http://www.bbbsnwa.org/ or visit them at:

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas

610-A East Emma Avenue Suite D, Springdale, AR 72764

(479) 756-5683 or 1-877-756-5683, (479) 756-0147 (fax)