Lots of little girls have American Girl dolls. If your family is like mine, your daughter(s) received a doll for Christmas from relatives (in our case, a very generous uncle). My mom sewed the dolls a whole wardrobe of clothes, and my dad built them each a beautiful four post bed and a matching trunk where they can keep all the clothes. Great right? Of course!
But what happens now? We don't have extra cash laying around to keep buying more fancy clothes or books, let alone travel to Chicago to attend an American Girl Tea Party, which would set us back $51 (not including the transportation cost to get there). Are we out of luck?
No way! Look no further than your local library!
American Girl Super 70s Party (Sa) March 14, 2:30 p.m. Grades K-6 Maumee Branch
Celebrate the decade of flower power with American Girl flare! Boogie down to popular Disco tracks, get creative with some way cool crafts and scarf up some sweet snacks. Registration is required and begins 2/28/2009. Limited to 30. 419-259-5231
Cost? FREE!
We also have Vicki's Doll Cottage right here in Sylvania that sells clothes that fit Amercian Girls (they are not licensed American Girl clothes, but will fit most 18 inch dolls). Prices range $16 - $20. It saves you the shipping cost and you get the clothes NOW instead of waiting for them, if you need a last minute gift. And it's always nice to support a local business.
Do you have sewing, knitting or crocheting skills? There are thousands of free patterns online for doll clothes! For the knitters/crocheters, I recommend joining Raverly, a social networking site where you can post your projects and search for patterns.
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Thursday, February 26, 2009
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Book review: Happy Birthday Kit! (from the American Girl series)
"American Girl? Aren't those dolls like a hundred dollars a piece? Why would Michelle being talking about those on a website for free stuff? Is she crazy??"
Answer: Yes, I am actually crazy. But that's not important right now. We're talking about a book, not my mental health, right?
If you are looking for an entertaining story that incorporates a wholesome message along with lots of great frugal tips for living, Happy Birthday Kit! is your book. One of many books in the American Girl series, this will appeal to young girls and women alike. I read it to my six year old twin daughters and I think I enjoyed it just as much as they did!
Kit, who is a 10 year old girl living during the 1930's, learns a lot about frugal living from her Aunt Millie, who comes to stay with Kit's family for an extended visit. At times Kit is embarrassed by her aunt's flagrant frugalness, but in the end she learns about living simply doesn't have to be a burden.
Here are some of the things I learned in the book:
* Collect dandelion greens from your yard while the dew is still fresh and have a free salad (don't do this if you put chemical fertilizer on your lawn!)
* When your bedsheets wear out in the middle, cut them in half down the middle (where the worn part is). Then sew the outside edges together. Good as new!
* You can remove the collar and cuffs from a shirt and sew them back on reversed to hide the wear.
* Go to the bakery right before they close and they will sell you the day's remaining goods at a reduced price.
You can find the book for FREE at the library. As soon as I return it, that is. :-)
Answer: Yes, I am actually crazy. But that's not important right now. We're talking about a book, not my mental health, right?
If you are looking for an entertaining story that incorporates a wholesome message along with lots of great frugal tips for living, Happy Birthday Kit! is your book. One of many books in the American Girl series, this will appeal to young girls and women alike. I read it to my six year old twin daughters and I think I enjoyed it just as much as they did!
Kit, who is a 10 year old girl living during the 1930's, learns a lot about frugal living from her Aunt Millie, who comes to stay with Kit's family for an extended visit. At times Kit is embarrassed by her aunt's flagrant frugalness, but in the end she learns about living simply doesn't have to be a burden.
Here are some of the things I learned in the book:
* Collect dandelion greens from your yard while the dew is still fresh and have a free salad (don't do this if you put chemical fertilizer on your lawn!)
* When your bedsheets wear out in the middle, cut them in half down the middle (where the worn part is). Then sew the outside edges together. Good as new!
* You can remove the collar and cuffs from a shirt and sew them back on reversed to hide the wear.
* Go to the bakery right before they close and they will sell you the day's remaining goods at a reduced price.
You can find the book for FREE at the library. As soon as I return it, that is. :-)
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