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Homophobic Group Has Called For Boycott On American Girl Magazine

November 9, 2015 by Katie Bridges 2 Comments

Hell hath no fury like a group of angry Conservative Christian mothers. And it turns out, even inoffensive, squeaky clean American Girl magazine is not safe from their wrath. The recent article in their November/December issue, has website, One Million Moms (1MM) begging parents to hide the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Life, News Stories Tagged With: adoption, american girl, conservative, foster care, homophobic, mattel, one million moms

Why The Buzz And Fuss Over American Girl?

May 13, 2014 by Sonya 2 Comments

I had first heard about this line of dolls from a friend a few yeas ago on a business trip to Chicago. I can't exactly remember what year it was. What I do remember is that a mommy friend of mine was obsessing over a visit to the store to get a doll for her daughter. I accompanied her to the shop … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kids, Life Tagged With: american girl, Chapters Indigo, dolls, MapleLea Girl, Robson, Toronto, toys, Vancouver, yorkdale

Celebrity Interview with Nia Vardalos on healthy tweaking & American Girl

July 23, 2012 by Sonya

She still makes me laugh! Nia Vardalos is one of those celebrities that you totally feel at ease with - interviewing her is like talking to a girlfriend. She exploded onto the big screen with her blockbuster hit My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) and I loved her role as tour guide in My Life … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: american girl, Dr. McKay, Life Supplements, movie, My Wellness Scorecard, Nia Vardalos

She was an American Girl

August 2, 2010 by gorillabuns

Every evening, my seven-year-old, sweetly tucks in her Carrisa doll. She sings lullabyes, pats her back and regales stories to her inanimate object. At times she's been known to wish the doll was her sister in place of the actual character in her life. Last night before bedtime, I let her collage a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: american girl, Carrisa, dolls, head-gear, sleep, wish list

CLOSED: Win a Canadian Girl Maplelea Doll for Your Canadian Girl!

November 9, 2009 by Jen

THIS CONTEST IS CLOSED.Congratulations to our winners Amanda, Jean, DragonFly, MyTeacher, and Lauren!At urbanmoms.ca we are proud to be Canadian and so are the creators of the Maplelea dolls! These beautifully crafted, 18" dolls retail for $99.99 and are a wonderful gift for any little girl. If you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Contests Tagged With: american girl, canadian girl, contest, dolls, maplelea, win

Win a Canadian Girl Maplelea Doll for Your Canadian Girl!

November 8, 2009 by Jen

THIS CONTEST IS CLOSED!Congratulations to our winners Amanda, Jean, DragonFly, MyTeacher, and Lauren!Remember last week when I wrote about how much I love Maplelea dolls because they are Canadian? Remember I told you about how much my daughter loves her beautiful, 18" Jenna doll and how great the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Contests Tagged With: american girl, canadian girl, contest, doll, maplelea doll, mom blog, win

Girls Weekend in Chicago!

October 26, 2008 by Jen

I am in Chicago to get the inside scoop on what McDonald's is up to (more on that over the next few days) but because I have never been here I decided to ask a pal to come a few days early with me for a Girls Weekend. What a blast! Chicago is a great city. Navy Pier, the river, Magnificent Mile. We … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: american girl, blog mom, chicago, jersey boys, magnificent mile, McDonald's, mom blog, shopping

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