Sammi Hanratty at American Girl Place This Weekend

We are planning our weekend in Chicago and I just realized that in conjunction with the special events for Stop the Bullying Day, actress Sammi Hanratty (who starred as Chrissa in the movie) will be at the American Girl Place Chicago location on Friday, May 1 and will be at the Mall of America location [...]

Keepsake Graduation Dolls

It’s that time of year and what a fun memento for a doll loving graduate than one of these dolls!
Barbie

Barbie (Barbie Graduation Doll 2009 (Caucasian) Pink Cap & Gown) and her friend Nikki (Barbie Graduation Doll Nikki 2009 (AA) Pink Cap & Gown) are graduating this year in pink!  They are sold as keepsake [...]

My Twinn Back in Business?

My Twinn, the customized doll line that  was recently sold off by eToys, seems to back in business. The My Twinn web site has a new look that has been dressed up for the holiday season, too.  According to the Roanoke BBB, the company is now owned by TPC Acquisition, Inc. in Chatham, VA.

With the [...]

Doll Clothes Patterns

When I was in middle school I learned how to sew. One of the first things I started making was clothes for my Barbie dolls – boy, do I wish I still had some of those outfits. I haven’t sewn in years, but now that my girls are getting older, I think it might be [...]

Carpatina Doll & Outfit Giveaway at Emily Rose

My friend Lisa Marie who has the company Emily Rose Doll Clothes is having such an amazing giveaway at her site right now! She is moving her warehouse and will no longer be carrying the slim 18″ Carpatina dolls or their outfits. She has one Carpatina doll left (Isabella) and she is giving Isabella away [...]

The Ultimate List of Doll Coloring Pages and Printables

A box of crayons and some doll related coloring pages is a sure fire formula for entertainment for many girls – of all ages. I have collected the best doll coloring pages and printables for you in one place. Bookmark (and share) this page for future reference as I will definitely be updating as I [...]

Join American Girl on May 1 for Stop the Bullying Day

The primary story line behind the American Girl of the Year Doll for 2009, Chrissa Maxwell, is how to deal with bullies – in school, in sports, online and in all aspects of life. As part of the Chrissa’s mission, American Girl is deeming May 1 as “Stop the Bullying Day”.