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What could be better than using an American Button Machine to spread happiness and smiles?  Using one to spread happiness, smiles AND encourage young children to read!  Teri Mattsen of Seattle, WA volunteers at a couple of the most underprivileged schools in her area and wanted to create a way to bring fun and excitement to the community while teaching the children to love reading.  So, she enlisted the help of a buddy, came up with an ingenious plan and just like that, 2 Button Monkeys was born!   First, they asked a class from each of the schools they volunteer...

Here at ABM we know we are the luckiest group in the universe to have the most creative and amazing customers known to humanity and our first Button Maker of the Month for 2017 is a shining example of that awesomeness!  Robby Fischer of Dogtown Studio exudes creativity and it only takes a quick glimpse to see that originality flows easily from his imagination.  Within mere seconds of the start of his video submission we knew there was no doubt – we had a winner!        Based in Grand Rapids, MI, Robby is the owner of Dogtown Studio...

Decorating the Christmas tree is a time-honored and much-beloved tradition observed by countless families across America and throughout the world. It is a wonderful experience to share with the entire family and brightens up houses for the entire month of December. And guess what?  We've got a way to make an already wonderful experience even better!  It's true. We suggest a new tradition to be added to your holiday festivities this year, but it's not something that you can just run out to the store and buy - what would be the fun in that? Nope, we suggest making at least...

Blackland Prairie Raptor Center is dedicated to environmental preservation through public education and the conservation of birds of prey and wildlife in their natural habitat. In 2004, Blackland Prairie Raptor Center (BPRC) opened as a place where the citizens of North Texas could grow their knowledge and appreciation for birds of prey. The vision included not only a place where people could learn and understand birds of prey, but also the environment as a whole. ABM is proud to introduce BPRC as one of our Buttons For Change™ Platinum Partners. BPRC is a rehabilitation and conservation education organization, helping the...

Congratulations Aldrich Public Library on your status as the newest ABM Buttons for Change Partner!   The Aldrich Public Library is located in the heart of central Vermont. It serves Barre and the surrounding area by inspiring the joy of reading, promoting lifelong learning, and strengthening community through both traditional library services and innovative new programs. If you missed our recent FaceBook and Twitter posts about their ingenious use of buttons, you’re in for a treat. The very creative staff at Aldrich Public Library paired the latest Pokemon Go craze with buttons! Participants were given a series of tasks to...