After watching Oprah debut the new American Girl Doll of the Year for 2008, Mia, on TV last week, I decided to go see what other toys she recommends for kids. After checking out Oprah’s Best Gifts for Kids, I think she must love dolls - three different doll lines made list. On her list:
My […]

Posted on November 29th, 2007 by Char
Filed under: American Girl, Karito Kids, My Twinn | 11 Comments »

My older daughter has never really played with Barbies, but come Christmas each year she has a Holiday Barbie on her list. She loves to collect the holiday series. She doesn’t take them out of the box - she displays them proudly on her shelf all year long.
Here are some of our favorites:
Mattel Barbie 2007 […]

Posted on November 27th, 2007 by Char
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Mia, American Girl’s new Girl of the Year for 2008 debuted on the Oprah show today.

Posted on November 21st, 2007 by Char
Filed under: American Girl, Scoop | 52 Comments »

The scoop is coming in and while I haven’t seen the Oprah episode yet (I’ll give more details later when I see it), those lucky girls who get Oprah early in the day say:
Mia has medium red hair, hazel eyes and freckles. No bangs and she has a french braid pull back on one […]

Posted on November 21st, 2007 by Char
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There is a new trailer for the Kit movie on the American Girl web site - complete with scenes from the movie. The movie is the first movie based on the American Girl stories to be shown on the big screen - in theaters July 2, 2008.
It looks like the typewriter is going to be […]

Posted on November 20th, 2007 by Char
Filed under: American Girl, Movies | 5 Comments »

Set those DVRs! Rumor has it that some mention of the new American Girl Doll of the Year 2008 - Mia will be made tomorrow, November 21 on the Oprah show.
And, some of the bookstores have the following summaries posted for the Mia stories:
Mia (American Girl Today) - Mia St. Clair is a ten-year-old […]

Posted on November 20th, 2007 by Char
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We are watching Disney’s Cory in the House tonight - The Presidential Seal episode and Madison Pettis is shown holding and playing with her Just Like You Doll from American Girl. Her doll is #GT26H - the one with curly brown hair, brown eyes and medium skin.
In this episode Cory asks Sophie to give him […]

Posted on November 18th, 2007 by Char
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Pictures from the Grand Opening of the American Girl Boutique and Bistro in Dallas, TX.

Posted on November 18th, 2007 by Char
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For a limited time Carpatina Dolls is offering FREE shipping.  Between now and November 20th, 2007 all orders within the USA are eligible for free shipping and handling and will be applied automatically through the shopping cart at check out.
The offer is good for the 18″ dolls, the Fantasy Adventures doll clothing and accessories, the […]

Posted on November 15th, 2007 by Char
Filed under: Carpatina, Sales and Coupons | No Comments »

I made my first Christmas shopping purchases this week so I am starting to get in a holiday mood!! As I come across deals and codes for the doll-y stuff we are all looking for this season, I will be sharing it. If you have any good codes, don’t be shy - share!!
Anyhow, this is […]

Posted on November 14th, 2007 by Char
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