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Pin itI honestly can not believe that summer is almost over!!! Where did the time go? My kids go back to school in less than two weeks and it feels like school just got out. Anyhow it’s time for another poll! I want to know what you read this summer. In this poll you can [...]
Pin itI just can’t get over how many great websites there are for those of us who love dolls! One of the new regular features here on DollDiaries is going to be our weekly Spotlight Site post. I will pick anywhere from one to three sites that have something new, interesting, or otherwise noteworthy and [...]
Pin itHappy August!! Are you ready for a fabulous month? I’ve got a few quick notes that I want to share with you to kick off the last month of summer. American Girl Historical Release First, can you feel the excitement building? The excitement about the release of the new American Girl Historical characters [...]
Pin it Just a few notes today! First, thanks for your patience over the past few days. The Doll Diaries site has had some technical difficulties but things are just about back to normal. As a result, our two giveaway deadlines have been extended until Wednesday, July 13 at midnight. So if you haven’t entered, [...]
Pin it If you have an eye for photography or think you have the cutest dolls ever, get your creativity on and go visit our very own Karen’s website. She is holding a photography contest featuring dolls and the prize is the item of your choice from her Etsy store. Quick, get your camera and [...]
Pin itBy Karen of Karen Mom of Three One of my most favorite things to do is to find every day affordable items and repurpose them in to doll play related items. Today I would like to show you a great way to add to your doll food and accessory collection for under $2.00. I [...]
Pin itHappy weekend! Do you have anything fun planned? We are still finalizing plans, so I am not sure what we will end up doing. Anyhow, I have a bunch of fun links to share with you today – enjoy! AmericanGirlFan did a great review of one of our favorite doll carriers – MyWallaby – [...]
Pin itIn honor of this last day of March which is going out more like a lion that a lamb, I decided to highlight some cute doll outfits inspired by the lion’s cousin – the zebra! 1. Safari Sundress for American Girl Dolls from American Girl – $24 2. Matching Zebra Print Pillowcase dress for [...]
Pin it Happy New Year!! It looks like 2011 is going to be another good year for dolls. First, I’d like to thank the Doll Diaries readers for making this THE place to go to talk about American Girl dolls, Barbie, My Twinn, Carpatina, and dolls of all kinds. You are all wonderful young ladies [...]
Pin itA friend of mine shared a great video with me today – it is a a fake commercial made in 1998 for a series of educational shorts about action figures based on historical figures. It is silly, but I love its recognition of famous writing sisters and girl power!! Go Charlotte, Emily, and Anne [...]
Pin itHappy Weekend! It has been a really busy and drama filled week here, but I have got a bunch of little things to share with you! So read on… One of our site sponsors, myWallaby, is so excited about their new and improved doll carrier/purse for girls, that they are having a giveaway at [...]
Pin itYou know when you get that overwhelming urge to rearrange the furniture, reorganize your closet or repaint? Yeah, that was the feeling I got recently with regards to Doll Diaries! It was time for a new “do”. There were parts of the old site I liked and wanted to keep, but there was part [...]
Pin itSo we have seen quite a few cats who think American Girl doll furniture – specifically beds – are mighty comfy, but today I received a picture of Mini. This adorable little dog thinks Kit’s bed was made just for her and that Grace might be a good pet. Mini belongs to one of [...]
Pin itJill of SVMoms.com shared 2 really funny pictures of her cat taking over an American Girl doll bed. First her cat kicks the dolls off the bed… Then declares the doll bed a cat bed! Too cute! If you have any fun pictures of your pets hanging out with your dolls, feel free to [...]
Pin itThe 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”.
February's Virtual Valentine's Reader Photo Giveaway Ends February 15, 2012
Springfield Collection Furniture Giveaway Closed. See post for winners.
