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What have our Mini Movember ambassadors been up to?

So far Nici and Amelie have taken their mo’s to the movies, Ikea, raking leaves and even out to a pumpkin parade. They’re posting a new image for every day of Movember and we think that’s pretty great. Apparently we’re not the only ones who think they’re great, as their Movember fundraising is up to $224. See for yourself:

Remember, fake moustaches are a lot of fun, but Amelie and Nici are doing it to raise money for prostate cancer research. You can donate to them and the whole Mini Movember team here! Better yet, join us!

Photos via Nici Shipway

Movies that show great mo’

How will you celebrate Movember? We urge you to let your mo’ grow, but there are other ways to honour this month-long event for prostate cancer awareness. You can make some ‘stache mask crafts for one thing. But when it’s time to unwind, we suggest you brush up on these family classics that showcase praiseworthy mo’s.

1. Three Men and a Little Lady (1990)

Tom Selleck’s ‘stache was perhaps the most iconic of the late 80’s. It is literally right in the very middle of this movie poster. For good reason, we say. This heart-warming comedy portrays an unconventional family dynamic with lots of adventure and a cute-as-a-button little leading lady.

2. The Addams Family (1991)

Even after Halloween, this cult classic retains its charm. Gomez Addams’ thin, French-ish little ‘stache is an integral part of his mysterious style. With Angelica Houston as Morticia, the pair is totally hilarious and heart warming.  Read more...

What better way to celebrate Movember than by crafting your own mini mo’ shaped treats?

Sweet and sticky substances that can be sculpted into different shapes are ideal for creating ‘stache shaped pops. Here are 3 options:

Tootsie Roll Stache Pops:

Tootsie rolls are totally malleable when heated, so they’re great for molding into a swirly ‘stache. First, print some cardboard templates of ‘staches you’d like to carve your pops around.

Unwrap a package of long tootsies rolls and melt them in a microwaveable bowl for about 3 minutes or until they’ve lost their shape completely. Wait till the mixture isn’t too hot to handle. Roll out onto a flat surface and shape into a ball. Using a rolling pin spread the ”dough” to a ½ inch thickness. Using a template, cut stache shapes out of the tootsie roll dough with a pairing knife. Stick a lollipop stick (available at most kitchen supply / dollar stores) onto one side of the stache, and fasten it with more of the melted tootsies roll. Let cool on a flat surface till hard. To see the process in action, check out this video.  Read more...

All about the faux-mo’s

Movember, the month formerly known as November, is a time when men across the globe sprout moustaches for 30 days to raise money and awareness for men’s health, specifically for prostate cancer and other cancers that affect men.

Since many men are also dads, papas, daddies, uncles and grandpas, men’s health is a family issue. And that makes it a Bunch issue. This year Bunch, alongside our agency partner Rec Room, is launching Mini-Movember and leveraging the power of cute kids with moustaches to fundraise.

While it’s true that little kids can’t grow an authentic moustache, they can don fake mo’s and get their grandmas and aunts and friends to give them some money for it. So Mo’ Your Mini this Movember, and get your mother-in-law to make a donation in your kid’s name to Mini Movember.  Read more...

They’re doing a new fake moustache everyday for Movember

Nici Shipway and her daughter Amelie have signed up for Movember, despite their inability to grow their own ‘staches. Instead, they’re posting a new picture every day this month with a faux-mo. They’re also our Mini Movember ambassadors.

Why did you two sign up for Movember?

A few months ago, we were sitting around and I asked Amelie what she wanted to do. She said “Do you want to draw moustaches on eachother?” and I realized that she was into moustaches. I think moustaches are a lot of fun so this is a great way to bring awareness and raise some money for men’s health. It’s just a fun thing to do together, especially now when she’s young and has no problem having her picture taken with a fake moustache.  Read more...

The annual ‘stache growing season is upon us, and we think that even the fuzz-free should be able to participate.

There are a number of ways you can give your little man or lady a ‘stache! Here are some simple and fun craft ideas for putting a stylized ‘stache on a junior.

For an elegant hand-held solution, you could do a ‘stache-on-a-stick (reminiscent of an opera mask), or you could make a tie-around mask for a hands-free alternative. You can either create your own free hand drawn shape, or use a template.

If a hands free mask is best for you: Draw two identical moustaches onto a piece of felt of your desired colour, cut them out and sew half together. stuff them with pillow stuffing or tissue, then sew the other half together to make a tiny ‘stache pillow. Tie a piece of elastic to the corners of the stache to wear around the head, or tie two pieces of ribbon or yarn and tie around the back of the head.  Read more...