After looking at the couple of American Doll catalogs that we've gotten in the mail, Emma had added one to her list. Although I'm not a big fan of their baby doll accessories, I thought that maybe the American Doll could be a good investment for her since these dolls lean more toward reflecting the girl herself, rather than playing on that whole "mothering" dynamic. However, after realizing that the choices were really limited when it came to choosing a doll that reflected Emma, and after reading this, I was completely cool on spending my hard earned money with the company. Instead, like many of the other dissatisfied moms out there, I surveyed the dolls that Emma can better relate to. I shared the Journey Girls Taryn Doll with her and she loved her, AND, Taryn is a hell of a lot cheaper than the American Doll.
Word got around my office that a doll was on my daughter's Christmas list and my co-workers presented the idea of gifting one to my daughter to show their appreciation and understand of our situation during this holiday season. I accepted their generosity, and so Miss. Taryn and her 4x4 are on the way!
This week I spied a cute little drum set at Target that I could not pass up. My girl loves the drums. She is always drumming her little heart out, all over the place, with whatever she can get her hands on that resemble drum sticks. As much as it drives me insane sometimes, I never want to stunt her developing love for the arts, or her creativity, so drums have been an idea I have been playing around with for a while. When I saw the electronic drum pad on sale, and saw that it comes with headphones, hello! I knew it would be the perfect gift for her... And then I made the mistake of stopping in the doll isle.
I think the beautiful dark skinned Barbie in the Barbie Basics collection is such a must have, and since she was on sale, I picked her up. I think Emma will get a kick out of the fact that she has a hairstyle like mine.
Barbie Basics Doll #12I noticed that Target had another natural Barbie on the shelf too, so I could just leave her behind now could I?
Barbie Red Dress DollAfter making an executive decision to leave the drum set that I had originally gone there for, I made a second executive decision to go back today and pick it up.
What can I say, I'm a sucker for my little girl's smile. Which is why I'll also be surprising her with the bike she is expecting, six months early.
What do your kids have on their Christmas List?
You much live near a really good Target. Ours doesn't have either Barbie. My girls asked for ballet slipper, a teddybear, a sketch book, and a toy mouse. I don't know where the toy mouse idea came from, but they were adamant. I think they've kind of forgotten now, so it will be interesting to see if they are excited or confused when they open their mice.
ReplyDeleteI think I may have swiped the last two on the self! I was excited, probably a little overly excited which is how I ended up with two. You might wanna try online after the holidays. Those are some great gifts the girls have coming. Sketch books are always fun. Lol, can't wait for the mice reaction!
ReplyDeleteCute dolls!
ReplyDeleteThanks Madison!
ReplyDeleteOh I think I may need some Barbie Basics brown beauties for my NEW! (coming soon) workspace!Yael is a party pooper and not real big on toys anymore-she's all books and nail polish... ::grimace::
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