3…2…1… We're blasting into the New Year with a little help from American Girl’s 2018 Girl of the Year, Luciana Vega! Luciana is the newest addition to American Girl’s line of inspiring characters meant to encourage young girls to think about who they want to be and how they want ...read more
Like most kiddos her age, my daughter is a huge American Girl doll fan. We started her on a Bitty Baby a few years ago and a love affair was born. She, of course, loves all the dolls, but she's so all in with American Girls that she lives for something as simple as their catalog. ...read more
Ever since I fell in love with one of the original American Girl dolls, Samantha, many moons ago, the brand has held a place in my heart. So you can imagine how thrilled I was to introduce it to my daughter when the time came. We started with a Bitty Baby and have continued on ...read more
My baby girl and I have a big thing in comment...We both LOVE ballet. The difference is, she actually takes ballet lessons and she's completely devoted to them. Her somewhat less coordinated mama, on the other hand, wishes she hadn't quit fairly soon after starting them when she ...read more
We are so smitten with the newest American Girl doll. Meet Gabriela McBride, 2017 girl of the year! Gabriela is passionate about the the arts, and really finds her voice when she discovers poetry. Gabby has a stutter, and thanks to poetry, she learns to face her fears, overcome ...read more
Falling in love with Melody, American Girl's newest doll, was easy for me. But I did wonder... Melody is a gorgeous girl from the 1960s. She loves music, her family and is a little shy. She reminds me so much of my youngest daughter. And get this, they share the same birthday, ...read more
Maybe you love the ocean and are as gentle as a mermaid. If so, you might be best friends with Camille. Or perhaps you're creative and can draw and create new inventions. You should meet Kendall. The latest additions to the American Girl brand are the little lovelies called the ...read more
Like most women my age, I grew up LOVING the American Girl books, Samantha's stories in particular. She was bold and confident, things I struggled with as a somewhat introverted, reserved child. Being able to imagine myself as a plucky, adventurous girl like Samantha helped me ...read more
My seven year old is getting more and more ambitious in the kitchen. She always wants to help me prepare breakfast or dinner and often times I set up little jobs for her to help me with. She's becoming more confident in the kitchen and I'm loving it. I knew it was time to ...read more
Here at The Shopping Mama, we're huge fans of American Girl. We just adore the brand's ever-growing collection of sweet, smart, and inspirational dolls—and, collectively, our kids do too, of course! My little lady is too young to truly appreciate the brand, but I look forward ...read more
Meet Lea Clark the American Girl’s 2016 Girl of the Year. Since we're crazy for American Girl dolls at this house, I was lucky enough to be one of the first to see Lea in person. The Girl of the Year is gorgeous and ready for adventure. This year it's all about Brazil (maybe to ...read more
It's the new year which means the new American Girl is now here! American Girl has debuted their 2016 Girl of the Year and she's gorgeous! Welcome Lea Clark! Lea is a curious 10-year-old girl with an adventurous spirit. An avid photographer and animal lover, she opens a world ...read more
Santa will be gearing up his sled in a mere three weeks and the holiday season has made us giddy with delight. We know how much time, thought and effort goes into gift giving and here at Momtrends Media (The Shopping Mama and Momtrends) we are happy to help you pick the latest ...read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsQ-wxABb_I We’re in a bit of a blogging conundrum here at Momtrends. You see, as moms, we want to experience and enjoy the present. But as editors, we need to think ahead and anticipate the trends. And, so, while we desperately want to bask in ...read more
Starting at age 7 kids need to know about taking care of their health. For girls, this usually means a talk with mom. The talk can be awkward. Changing bodies and mood swings are not the easiest dinner conversations. Since 1998, American Girl has been there to help parents ...read more
We love traveling to see friends and boy do we have some great friends in Chicago! On a recent marketing trip we were able to gather come of our blogging friends for a lunch at the Flagship American Girl store in Chicago. We gathered to see what's new in store and to celebrate ...read more
My daughter is a pretty awesome 6-year-old girl. She'd rather cartwheel than walk. She spends her days in a make-believe world where she and her friends are fairies. Her room is overflowing with dolls and their accessories. From Saige's horse to a handmade set of doll bunk beds ...read more
Our American Girl Truly Me dolls have arrived and we've enlisted the help of a 9-year-old reviewer to let you know why we love them. Truly Me allows a girl to create a one-of-a-kind friend through a variety of personalized doll options, including 40 different combinations of ...read more
Meet the Girl of the Year from American Girl--Grace Thomas. Like all the dolls, Grace is a girl with big dreams, she loves to bake with friends and invent new recipes. Then a trip to Paris inspires her to try new things—including turning her passion for baking into a ...read more
American Girl has just debuted their Girl Of The Year for 2015. We are excited to introduce, Grace Thomas! Grace is an inventive 9-year-old with a big heart and lots of big ideas! AMERICAN GIRL’S 2015 GIRL OF THE YEAR™ “BAKES” A DIFFERENCE AND HELPS GIRLS FIND THEIR OWN RECIPE ...read more
We have some exciting news to celebrate the new year with the release of American Girl's 2015 Girl of the Year. This year, the doll is Grace Thomas, an avid baker with an entrepreneurial spirit. Grace shows girls today that following your dreams can lead to sweet rewards. ...read more
I'm pretty sure that headline caught your attention. If your family looks like mine, you know a thing or too about the value of the American Girls dolls. I'm not talking about monetary value, I'm talking about two things: Creative play. Wholesome fun. Complaints about the ...read more
What's new at American Girl? An expanded line of Bitty Baby dolls that offer more options to get a babydoll that looks just like your girl. We got the news first while I was in Chicago for the BlogHer13 Conference. Two of my blogging pals, Danielle and Jenny, hosted a fabulous ...read more
A few weeks ago, I had the chance to experience the many kid-friendly attractions that Chicago has to offer. Having only been to Chicago once before in the winter, I was excited to experience it in the summer with my daughter in tow. We stayed in the Embassy Suites as part of ...read more