You Can Still Add Mini Felicity To Your Collection!

One of my most favorite historical dolls was Felicity Though retired in 18 inch form, look who I found in 6 inch form! You can still bring her home from The Book Depository! Offered at  $17.23 US ($22.00CND) Felicity and her mini book will make a great addition to your doll family! I really wish that American Girl had not retired this beautiful doll and her story line!
Check her out today on The Book Depository by clicking here.
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Grace's Valentine Fun With Madelon's Valentine Fun Finds!

Proving once again that Doll Play items can be found in the every day departments of your local department stores and craft stores Madelon shares her recent fun finds with Valentines day Flair!
"I wanted to share with you some more Valentine ideas."

 " Target had some great candy for $1 each. The heart shaped Russell Stover chocolate boxes are great for doll play. That whole bouquet of lollipops was $1!"

 These would make the perfect Valentines day loot bag and dolly treat take home prizes!

A bouquet of them in a doll cup is the perfect dolly center piece!

These heart shaped boxes are perfect to display and play!

"I think I will choose this one" says Grace!

Thank you Grace and Madelon for sharing these perfect Valentine Fun Finds with us today!
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Jessica T's Tip For A Great Valentine's Craft That Could Easily Be Made For Dolly And Daughter!

The wonderful Jessica T has sent over this tutorial she found on Oh So Savvy Mom.Com for a DIY Valentine Shirt. This shirt Tutorial could easily be adapted to dolly size as well!
This is a fun website and has some really great ideas! Thank you for finding it and sending it our way Jessica!
Click here to visit Oh So Savvy Mom's Website and Tutorial!
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Let's Talk About Hair!

Today over at Doll Diaries check out how I have done Ruthie's New Updo. This easy tutorial will have you giving your dolls the Regal Look in seconds! Click here to visit Doll Diaries and Today's Tutorial.

One of the things that makes having an American Girl Doll fun is how great the wig quality is and how girls can style and restyle their hair. I have the older version of the Doll Hair Salon kit and am going to order the Updated version from The Book Depository. This book includes a 25 minute DVD with Step By Step instructions on how to give your doll that "Fresh From the Salon look"! This book and DVD set also makes a great tween birthday party or holiday gift. This set $18.19 USA ($23.22 CND) and can be ordered by clicking here.

Another great title is this book from American Girl  Publishers Hair is a 40 style hair book for girls. I think this book would be a great gift for any preteen girl!  Hair is offered on The Book Depository for $7.55($9.64CND)

Keep these titles in mind for your next order from The Book Depository.
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Madelon's Etsy Fun Find and Purchase A Beret From GiGi's Doll Collections!

Today Madelon shares her review of her Etsy Purchases from Gigi Creations
"This gorgeous beret arrived in just a few days. I love this Grace-inspired hat."

 

"It is so sweet and just the right size! "

Gigi's Doll Creations is offering some very sweet Grace and Paris themed items in her shop, the hat Madelon ordered is offered at $8.00! Click here for shop and listing. 

Thank you Madelon for sharing your purchase and review with us today! 

* A note about what Madelon's doll is wearing the Our Generation dress looks like it is a blouse and skirt, but it is one piece. The Peter Pan collar makes it look French to me. It comes with a different pair of shoes, hair ribbon and a furry pink purse that is the color of the beret. It is very difficult for the doll to hold, though.

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Friendship And Caring Tips From American Girl - Stand Up for Yourself & Your Friends

We have all felt in someway that we have been bullied or felt that we were unjustly treated at some point in our lives. Over the last 24 hours I was made aware of just how poorly behaved some people behave on line towards others. Yesterday I started a THINK campaign and I think that this book by American Girl Publishing could do allot for young girls in their everyday and their on line lives.
This book Stand Up for Yourself and Your Friends is an excellent resource for girls, teachers, libraries and gifts. This book is offered at $9.71 US ($10.17CND) on The Book Depository with free shipping. Click here to learn more about this wonderful book.

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The Healing Power of Doll Play A Special Dolly Neighbor Visit With My Friend Pamela Fox

 Today it is my great pleasure to share with you a Dolly Neighbor visit with my Friend Pam Fox. 
Pam is a friend of mine who is fighting breast cancer with the help of her doll friends!
Let's talk about the healing power of doll play. Do you mind sharing with my readers a bit about how you and Gracie became a team?

"First to start out I have always loved dolls and my Dad gave me my first American Girl Doll (Samantha) when My daughters first started collecting. I didn't have much growing up and this meant a lot to me coming from my dad. Well fast forward I have a friend through Church that got me back into my dolls a couple years ago (life had gotten to busy with teenagers and daughters were getting "to big" to Play with dolls (but they kept them out to admire)) So in my joy of "Playing" with my dolls again (setting up displays and photographing) My friend added me to some different doll groups. Thus my Love for Doll Play, especially the American Girl Dolls at the moment. Well my family all know how much I love these dolls decided to all pitch in to buy me one with no hair when I found out that I had Breast Cancer.  Hearing those words was the scariest thing to happen to me in my life. And Having this doll has helped me get through it by giving me something to focus on besides the Surgeries, the Cancer and the Treatments. I call her Gracie but her full name is GraceLynn Angelina Nevaeh. GraceLynn for God's Grace in my life (Lynn is my middle name),  Angelina is for Angels watching over me, and Nevaeh is Heaven heaven spelled backwards or as I like to think: my life as a REFLECTION of what God has done in, through, and for me to prepare me for Heaven.  Gracie goes almost everywhere with me!"

What has been the reaction you get when you and Gracie Travel to your appointments and in public?

"Majority people just stare or pay no attention, but I have been able to share my story with some and those I have been able to share with seem touched by it. So she has opened conversation about what I am going through and about life in general.  At the clinic the nurses and front desk staff enjoy seeing the different outfits that I have either been given or have had. I have kept a journal on Caring Bridge and Facebook of my journey through breast cancer. Part of this I have shared pictures of Gracie in some of our outings and treatments." 

Finish this sentence....Having Gracie as my constant companion is a reminder that ..." Life is short and I am loved. She reminds me to love others and that even when life is hard we can still find joy in the journey."

Tell me about the support you feel from the Dolly World in your recovery and journey. 

"The support from the Dolly World has been Huge!  From making new close friends that I hope to meet someday to financial help so that my husband was able to focus more on helping me through this physically and mentally and worry less about the finances.  There is a group of friends that are involved in a group called Dolls for a Cause. They make doll clothes and auction them off to help different charities or people for different causes. In September they focused on Breast Cancer and decided that  they would donate to proceeds to us to help us out financially. I felt so humbled by this... And was amazed at the out pouring of love and support that came through this. From being able to make our house payment when we were at our lowest for income ever, to the surprise gifts and packages that were sent to brighten my day. "

Thank you Pam for sharing your journey and how doll play has Healing Powers! We are wishing you all the best and think of you often! If you would like to help us help Pamela on her journey and meet her goal a Fundraising Page is up and can be viewed by clicking here

Now it is your turn to share your story with all of us. Email me at karenmowen@gmail.com for more info!
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