Come Join Mini Me Dolly Diva, Jamberry Nails and I For A Special Fundraiser!

This month is Autism Awareness Month and as this is a very important month for my family. This year my friend Dacia from Mini Me Dolly Diva Etsy shop and I are hosting an on line event for a Autism Fundraiser through Jamberry Nails. If you would like to support our cause this month (and help yourself to some very stylish nails)  we would love to have you join us. The hostess benefits will be donated Kulture City which is a special charity we have chosen to support. Come and join us and tell your friends! The purchases you make from the online party and shop will go to help families like mine in the USA living with Autism.

 

Click here to RSVP to our event  We would love to have you support us!
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Dolls For A Cause April Autism Fundraiser Is Coming Up!

This year for our April Autism Fundraiser Out Dolls For A Cause Charity Fundraiser will support Uniquely Me, http://kulturecity.org  Toys AUcross America.

To get us all into the spirit Dacia of Mini Me Dolly Divas has done up 5 shirts for our fundraiser. These limited addition shirts are 20 and 100% of the donation will support our fundraiser!
Click here to order

Here is a sneak peek at my donation for the Facebook Auction. I have made up an Apron & Chef Hat. The Auction will run on our Facebook page April 12-19th! I will have more info as we get closer!
Thank you to all who have helped make all our auctions and donations possible. I am thrilled to be apart of this wonderful doll community and to have been able to work with so many wonderful and talented doll designers.

Uniquely Me Dolls For a Cause Charity Auction to support Autism.
Mark your calendars April 12-19th and Join us on Facebook by clicking here.
Beneficiary- http://www.kulturecity.org/ ToysAuCross America
https://www.facebook.com/kulturecity
https://www.facebook.com/ToysAUcrossAmerica
Theme-Uniquely Me

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April is Autism Awareness Month

Did you know that April is Autism Awareness Month?

 For those of you who may not know every day in my life is Autism Awareness Day, not just one month of the year, you see I am a mother of two Autistic Children.

Aujza proudly poses with her Doll and newly acquired Until Every Piece of The Puzzle Fits Outfit!

Autism is a Neurological Condition which is a fancy way of saying that people with Autism learn differently then people who do not have Autism.

You can also think of Autism Spectrum Disorder  like you would a computer. Some people have PC's and Some People have Mac's, while they are both computers they work a little differently and work towards the same goal, just like people who have Autism and those who don't.

 

So what does Autism Awareness have to do with dolls you may wonder...

Well I personally believe in the power of Doll Play and teaching through modeled behavior. Dolls are a great teaching tool and a fun way to learn.

 I also believe that both boys and girls learn through play and not just doll play.  Doll Play is and should be for everyone.

 You may have seen that puzzle pieces are used to represent Autism. The puzzle piece is used to explain that Autism is a Puzzling Disorder (It is not a Disease just so you know) hence the puzzle piece. Madelon sent in these photo's of Kit putting her puzzle together for Autism Awareness. She found them 2 for $1 on one of her recent shopping trips.

People who have Autism (as well as their families) are just like you. They often have things that they really like and things that they really don't like, just like you. You may have met or know many people who have Autism and not known it. The truth is you can not always tell a person has Autism just by looking at them, which is another thing people find puzzling.

 Chances are you have someone with Autism in your school, church or area that you know of and there are somethings you can do to befriend and be a good friend to someone with Autism. As with everyone you need to make a connection with that person, start by saying "Hello", sometimes you may have to do this several days in a row before you get an answer back sometimes you will get a "Hi" back, or a wave or nod. Get to know them by asking them (or the people around them, like teachers or classroom helpers) what they like, you may discover that they like dolls, or have the favorite color just like you.

 

I do not have all the answers on Autism and do not have a medical background but I give you this information as a parent and person who lives with Autism every day.

What I would  like you to do for Autism Awareness? 

Just to be aware that everyone is important, different and yet the same.  If you would like to change the world, start with yourself, choose to make the world you live in a nicer place for all, with your actions and your words.

As with all my posts I would love to hear from you, please leave a comment here or email me at karenmowen@gmail.com

PS, if you or someone you know is living with Autism I would love to hear from you.

Come Take A Look and Bid on this 24 piece Autism Awareness Collection on Ebay!

 

There is a wonderful auction going on now that is near and dear to my heart, this is an Autism Awareness Auction that is the brain child of Amy Bray of Lemonhead103, She has organized some of Etsy's Top Doll designers who contributed handmade items to create this one of a kind outfit for 18 inch dolls.

 This Ebay Auction has just been posted! Click Here to view the Ebay Listing

Hat by Cape Cod Curosity's
"April is Autism Awareness Month and we want our dolls to help spread awareness. This listing is just in time for April.  This one of a kind 24 piece set for American Girl Dolls and other similar sized 18 inch dolls features products that are hand made by several Etsy sellers and one seller who sells through her Facebook Page.  All proceeds from the sale of this auction will benefit Autism Speaks. "

Outfit by Mini Me Dolly Divas Etsy Shop 

"The American Girl Doll featured in the photos is for illustration only and is not included in the auction. This listing includes handmade items and small pieces. It may present a choking hazard for some children so please use discretion when purchasing. It is not intended for small children. The set includes: A hat from Cape Cod Curiosities on Etsy   This red doll hat is lined with adorable multicolored polka dot fabric and has sturdy construction. It has a striped hat band and puzzle pieces on the side.  A well-dressed doll needs a hat to go with her outfit for a cause and this is a beautiful hat. It is in a square hat box. The outfit from Mini Me Dolly Diva’s on Etsy The outfit is a three piece set that features a blue machine embroidered doll t-shirt, a tan skirt with puzzle pieces and striped leggings."

Shoes by ABeeLine Etsy Shop

  "The shirt is all ready for your doll to help spread Autism Awareness as she proudly wears it. It is such a cute outfit that is fun and fashionable.  It comes in a box. The shoes are from ABeeLine on Etsy  This handmade pair of shoes is tan with puzzle pieces across the toe and one on the back of the shoe as well. They come in an adorable doll sized shoe box."

 

Dolly's Doll Food! 

 "They are just too amazing. They perfectly match the tan skirt. The Jewelry and Lunch Bag from Lemonhead 103 on Etsy The handmade jewelry in this auction includes 2 necklaces that are sized to fit your doll, 2 necklaces for you to wear, and 7 bracelets for your doll, one with a clasp, one tie on wrap bracelet, and five stretch bracelets. The jewelry features the colors of the autism awareness logo and puzzle piece charms. It is made of silver tone metal and glass beads, acrylic beads, stretch cord, and cotton cord. You can mix and match the pieces."

Lemonhead103
"The lunch bag is machine sewn and hand painted. It has a Velcro closure and a ribbon handle so the doll can hold her own lunch bag.  All items come in one box. The doll sized lunch is from Dolly’s Doll food on Facebook  The polymer clay lunch that comes in this auction includes one peanut butter and jelly sandwich, 2 cheese and peanut butter crackers, 2 carrots, and 2 sugar cookies.  It is non-edible.  It is hand made from polymer clay and is intended to be used as props for doll play only.  It has a ton of detail in the food.   There are 7 pieces of food in all.  The food comes in a mini paper tote bag.     PayPal Payment only is due at the end of the auction.  United States Shipping is 10.00"

I hope you will visit this Ebay Auction not just as a doll lover but as a mother with 2 children who have Autism. I am so truly moved that so many wonderful people in our Dolly World care so much and donate their time, skills and talent!
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