I refuse to step into a mall during December. I prefer to spend Black Friday and other popular shopping days far away from any retail location. Last week though I felt safe enough from the holiday sales (..and the post holiday sales, the New Year's sales and the post New Year's sales!) to actually venture back. While strolling by the many stores I paused outside of Build-A-Bear. They were gearing up for Valentines Day and already had quite a line. My thoughts: Why are they so popular? The store ...