Tag Archives: American Girl

10 Tips for Visiting the American Girl Store

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Do you have a little girl? Do you know about American Girl dolls? I wasn’t familiar with them, but Mimi got the Ladybug one several years ago. We didn’t think much about it at first, it was just another toy. Then Mr. Fix-It and I went Christmas shopping together and saw Fishnet Stockings Barbie (Ok, that wasn’t her name, but that was what she was wearing.) and we knew we had to find a better way. We think American Girl is a good alternative to things like Barbie, and even … Continue Reading…

All Girls Weekend

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The Ladybug and I packed up and headed out alone on Friday night for our all-girls, American Girl weekend adventure. And oh, the sweet moments of joy…and frustration! Joy? The Ladybug: Know why dogs are good, Momma? Because dogs, like police dogs like Ace, help people when you’re in trouble. They’re heroes. We have two heroes in our house…no three. We have God, and Daddy, and Penny.” Oh, sing my soul! Frustration? Exit closed…Detour….No U-turn…Right turn only…unmarked pavement ahead… The Ladybug: Umm, Momma, you passed it again. It’s right there…Ugh, … Continue Reading…

A Few Free Web Favorites

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This weekend we’ve got a lot going on. The Ladybug and I are heading up to Northern Virginia to visit the American Girl Store for her birthday. We’ll be meeting my sister (who is fondly and forever known to me as Cheese) and niece (the Diva), and my mother-in-law (that would be the Mimi) and other niece (whom we’ll fondly call Curls from here on out) for lunch, and shopping, and then dinner at the American Girl Bistro. And my men are going to be staying home and cleaning up … Continue Reading…