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Meet Corinne Tan: American Girl Doll of the Year 2022
I couldn't be more psyched about the American Girl Doll of the year for 2022--it's a pick that embraces winter sports and inclusivity. Hurrah! Meet the 2022 Girl of the Year, Corinne Tan. Growing up with her Chinese American family in Aspen, Colorado, Corinne loves hitting the ...read more
American Girl Doll of the Year
American Girl, the beloved brand known for helping girls grow up with confidence and character, has announced the latest Girl of the year, and we couldn't be more excited to meet her. The 2021 American Girl Doll of the Year is Kira Bailey. Kira is a nurturing and inquisitive ...read more
Newest Doll Launch from American Girl
Are you a child of the 80's? I sure was and while I think some of the fashions were questionable, it was a colorful and awesome time to be a girl. To celebrate all things "totally awesome" American Girl has their first new historical doll in three years. The newest doll launch ...read more
Plan a Perfect Visit to American Girl Flagship in NYC
American Girl...love it or hate it you simply have to admire the empire. We're fans of this brand--it promotes reading and a knowledge of history. Plus, we find the fashions irresistible. For die-hard fans, a visit to NYC's American Girl store is a must-see. Even if your ...read more
Meet American Girl's 2018 Girl of the Year--Plus, a Giveaway!
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
Island Inspired Style
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
Doll and Me Matching Outfits
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
Ballet Inspired Style
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
American Girl Poem Craft for Valentine's Day
We are so smitten with the American Girl dolls. In fact, the New York City Flagship Store is one of our favorite sites in The Big Apple. Each year we can't wait to meet the newest Girl of the year. A few year's back, Gabriela McBride, was girl of the year! Gabriela is passionate ...read more
Melody American Girl's Newest Doll
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
#MTWellieWishers: Introducing the NEW American Girl Wellie Wishers Dolls
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
Kids in the Kitchen: American Girl Cookbooks + Parfait Recipe
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
Toy Tuesday: American Girl + Mega Bloks
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 from American Girl
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
Welcome Lea: American Girl's 2016 Girl of the Year
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
'Tis (Almost) the Season: Inside the #MTHoliday Soiree 2015
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 the beauty of fall and soak up these last few ...read more
American Girl Event: The Care & Keeping of Us
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
Chicago Blogger Lunch with American Girl
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
Meet Maryellen Larkin, the New American Girl
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
Review American Girl Truly Me Dolls
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
American Girl Debuts 2015 Girl Of The Year: Grace Thomas
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
Meet Grace: American Girl's 2015 Girl of the Year
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
Win An American Girl Doll: Samantha Parkington
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
American Girl Expands Bitty Baby Doll Collection
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