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...]
Why The Buzz And Fuss Over American Girl?
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...]
Celebrity Interview with Nia Vardalos on healthy tweaking & American Girl
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...]
She was an American Girl
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...]
CLOSED: Win a Canadian Girl Maplelea Doll for Your Canadian Girl!
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...]
Win a Canadian Girl Maplelea Doll for Your Canadian Girl!
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...]
Girls Weekend in Chicago!
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...]