Adventures in Barbie- Bringing home the boat

Friday my niece PB and I were at the Thrift store and she spotted the Barbie Boat, she was insisting that this come home with us. I could not help but say yes and was very thankful that I have a minivan so we could get it home. She held it the entire way, also!

 She was so excited listing off who would drive her boat when we got home and she is very into Pirates right now so this was fun to tie in her love of pirates and Barbie.

Even though this was a great find we realize that pieces are not with it that should be but she doesn't care and for $6.99 she will get a ton of playtime out of it.
Happy to Sail the Seas of my living room with her, we hope you have some fun adventures with Barbie today too!
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Sew This Sunday -A Knit Shirt

Today we are sharing a free pattern and tutorial we found on Serving Pink Lemonade.Com Doll T-shirts are a great to be able to whip up quickly and in a bunch of different styles and colors. I liked this pattern and tutorial for the sleeves and the collar. I hope you will too. Sewing with a jersey knit is fun once you get a hang of it. You can make some wonderful and inexpensive t-shirts for dolls with clothing that is outgrown or stained in a small area, leaving great material to work with and practice on . Click here for the tutorial and pattern on Serving Pink Lemonade. Com 
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The Toys We Used To Love (and still do) Care Bears

Yesterday my niece tried to get me to give her my Grumpy Bear Care Bear and yet at 43 I could still not part with it. Today I am sharing some love of the Care Bears with you.  Grumpy Bear was always and still is my favorite. I have him in my room still. My mother brought him back from Montreal for me and I have loved him ever since.
I found a great Etsy shop offering you a chance to pick your own vintage Care Bear.  The Pink Room has some amazing vintage finds, click here for shop and listing.

I remember loving this artwork so much and wishing for this cup in the 1980's and I found it and more in the 80's Rainbow Shop, seriously considering ordering one and the my little pony one too... Click here for shop and listing.

I still remember the first commercial I saw and the Tender Heart Bear that was in the commercial. Though I only had Grumpy Bear, and I still have him. I loved the simplicity and comfort of this lovely little bear.
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#Fridayreads

One of my dear young friends is very into Mermaids and today recommends that we share this one. We hope you enjoy this weeks #fridayreads

Follow the siren call to Emily's magical new adventure! Can the spunky half-mer girl pass Neptune's test--and help humans and merpeople get along? (Ages 8-12) Emily Windsnap is finally enjoying a swimmingly peaceful life on Allpoints Island, hanging out with her mermaid BFF, Shona, and her new friend Aaron (half-merperson like herself ). But their idyll is cut short when Emily learns that the Windsnaps and friends must return to their old home in Brightport, where construction projects are threatening a secret mermaid community under the sea. Neptune's mandate? No less than an interspecies intervention to bring merpeople and humans together, a task the imperious god feels the mixed Windsnap family is well suited for. There are just a few snags for Emily, however, like dealing with old nemeses Mandy and Mr. Beeston, figuring out her feelings toward Aaron, and untangling a high-suspense mystery related to a group of legendary lost sirens. Everyone's favorite half-mermaid is back with a splash in a sparkling new adventure her fans will be eager to get their fins on.

You can find this one in a store or library near you, or on The Book Depository with worldwide delivery by clicking here.
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Royal Wedding and Doll Fan? Check out Historywearz Etsy shop!

Historywearz Etsy shop has a delight and a treat for doll lovers. Check out this listing in celebration of the upcoming Royal Wedding.

I love the attention to detail in this set and this etsy shop has some lovely surprises in it for doll lovers and history buffs! Come take a look by clicking here. 
I will be up watching the Royal Wedding, will you?
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Happy Hooking Wednesday, Sleeping Bag by Suzies Stuff

Hooks at the ready! This week I am sharing a sleeping bag pattern from Suzies Stuff, this crochet sleeping bag reminds me of a pattern my great grandmother used to make! I love the cozy feel of crochet blankets and the colors of this one for sure. This pattern is straightforward, fun and inspiring! Click here for the pattern and get started today. 
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Jessica T's Panda and Bamboo Cookies For Dolls

Today JEssica T is sharing her dolls sugar cookies she made after being inspired by the tutorial done on our friend Anna's Website called Dollitup.com 

Jessica T and I love doll food and she had a blast creating these for her daughters dolls.

Check out the ones Anna made and her upcoming book on www.dollitup.com by clicking here.

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