Dolls: Simplicity
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American Girl Doll - How Long to Receive?
Asked by M.D. from Washington DC
on November 1, 2011
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My daughter (8) has been asking for an American Girl doll for YEARS. This year she has it on her "big gift wish list" for Christmas. We are going to get her one, but I...
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- We are getting ready to use the doll hospital. I think it said, must receive the doll by the end of nov to be ready for christmas. I assume it would be the same for ...
- We have three AG dolls and they were all shipped very quickly, and all were ordered after the first of December :)
- We ordered ours a week before Christmas and it arrived with time to spare. We used outfits frOm target.
POLL: Would You Buy the American Girl Doll?
Asked by M.D. from Washington DC
on November 8, 2011
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So my husband found out she costs $100. Woops! I handle the money and never buy anything big like that without letting my husband know first, but I wasn't going to tel...
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- I have been looking at those target knock offs! They're very cute and have lots of outfits and whatnot to go with the dolls. Thinking of it for Christmas for my 6 yr o...
- I would never spend that much money on a doll. Besides, the clothes are crazy expensive as well as the accessories. My kids will not die nor will they be laughing st...
- I buy our little girl the "Dollie & me" line from Sears/Kmart. Same concept much cheaper.
Dolls/Girls Dressing Alike
Asked by M.T. from Dallas
on December 6, 2007
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Hello and Merry Christmas to you all!
I bought my 7 year old daughter an American Girl doll and a matching pajama outfit for her and her doll for Christmas. She is...
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- I saw this dolls at Target the other day and I thought they are really cute. http://www.target.com/Play-Along-Club-Dolls-Girlfriends/dp/B000P5N6GA/sr=1-6/qid=11970...
- When I was at Dillards the other day at the Fort Bend Mall, I saw these little dress sets that were a dress for the girl and then a smaller doll sized version. You co...
- Love love love the Bitty Baby idea! She is awesome!
Having Trouble Finding a Mattress to Fit Tightly in My New Crib
Asked by M.B. from Milwaukee
on April 5, 2008
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Hi everyone. I was wondering if anyone is having the same experience that I'm having with a crib I bought at Target, the Simplicity Ellis 4-in-1 crib that was in the ...
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- I know someone who had the same issue s. But till baby was placed in the crib the first time at six months old or so and this happened it was not found. One of the ...
- Hi, There was a recall on Simplicity cribs recently. Personally, being a safety freak, I'd return the crib. I'm not wild about that brand or Target's cribs at all...
- We have that crib and bought a sealey mattress from walmart that fits well. http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5823677
American Girl Dolls
Asked by M.C. from Nashville
on September 17, 2010
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My daughter, who wil be 7 soon, really wants an American Girl doll. She wants one that looks like her. This is going to be a Christmas gift. I've gone on the site a...
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- We are getting my 7 yr old neice one for Christmas as well - from ebay. Yes it is used, but already arrived in excellent condition (for 1/2 the price). Then her gran...
- my girls have the "Madame Alexander Girlz" dolls that Costco carries around christmastime - quality is better than the Target knock-off dolls for about the same price ...
- I love American Girl. I got my first doll when I was about 8. My parents got her at Christmas for me. I remember when they first started making the custom dolls. A...
Barbie Dolls
Asked by K.U. from Detroit
on June 17, 2011
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This has been on my mind recently, and the question just posted about toy guns prompted me to post my own...
My daughter will be turning 4 in 2 months and just rece...
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- I totally get your concern, because I've heard this talked about before, but I'm just not understanding how playing with Barbies leads to body image issues. Barbies w...
- Eh, I was the tom boy boy girl, preferred Erector sets to Barbies. But I still had one, along with a Skipper and Ken, and a GI Joe doll. I never thought that I was sup...
- my 6 yo just isn't interested in them, Personally i would wait until she is REAlly asking for it, not just when she is with her friend. if it is really somethign she...
Best Baby Shower Gift You Received
Asked by J.B. from San Antonio
on October 11, 2008
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I am invited to a baby shower for a woman who's first child goes to school and after-school care with my own children. Her first son is six and she is pregnant again ...
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- I don't know how soon you need a gift, but I ran across something called a "mommy pot by gail" it is a short flower vase, perfect for the flowers that the kids pick. ...
- my standard gift to moms is a spoon, baby hangers and electrical plug covers. These are necessary items and cost maybe $10 -$12. Go to the Dollar Tree for gift wrap an...
- Okay, so I had a baby 5 months ago, and there were two really cute ideas I got, one was a blanket cake, she used cloth diapers and bought two blankets that matched our...
Only Children and Solo Play
Asked by D.P. from Pittsburgh
on January 3, 2010
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I have a soon-to-be 7 year old son (our "only"). This question is specifically for mothers of only children. I find that my son does not seem to want to play alone wi...
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- My friend has a 9 year old only son and handles this beautifully-I've learned a lot form her for my oldest daughter who is bored out of her mind unless someone is play...
- My son is younger... only 4, but also likes for us to play with him constantly. I find that getting him started on an activity and then telling him that I have to go ...
- Sorry (I have three children) but I thought you may find this useful. All three of my children are different! I have one that is extremely active, and is always out ru...
princess/Barbie Alternatives?
Asked by H.A. from San Francisco
on October 23, 2011
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Hi there,
My 4-year old has discovered the joy of princesses an has just seen her first Barbie, and wants one. Are there any more "progressive" versions of the prin...
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- Costco usually carries the American Girl mini dolls with a book set around this time of year - I was initially a bit leery of the brand b/c I'd just heard of what a ma...
- I'm all about the strong female leads... there aren't a lot out there for kids... Avatar: The Last Airbender (cartoon series is one of the best EVER, movie was dre...
- In the Disney show Tangled, it's a story about a princess who doesn't know she's a princess but a roguish fellow (a thief... not a prince!) discovers her trapped in he...
Thinking About Our Grandmas
Asked by T.N. from Albany
on February 28, 2012
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I thought about her today. She passed away about 10 years ago at the age of 92. I washed the bedding in the guest room as my oldest is coming home from college for a ...
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- I spent last Saturday shopping with my paternal grandma and my little sister! Grandma's house was cluttered like always, but she had a huge smile on her face! I woul...
- Theresa! Another reason why I love you so much!! Our Grandma's were so much alike! And I have been missing her ALOT lately!! And Yes, my mother was nothing like her!! ...
- I LOVE this post! Thank you! You've brought back so many memories!! I love this: "a good day for my mother was a day she ended with the same number of uninjured c...
