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Ruthie Smithens, a girl who believes in fairy tales and happy endings, would do almost anything to help her best friend, Kit Kittredge, whose family has been hard hit by the Depression. But Ruthie has learned the hard way that offers of help, even between friends, are tricky. When Ruthie finds out some bad news about the Kittredges’ house while at her father’s bank, she has to find a way to help the Kittredges’ reach Kit’s Aunt Millie, so that there can be at least the chance of a happy endin...
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Samantha’s Historical Case at American Girl Place Chicago
Original at Doll Diaries
• Sun, Jun 28
By Char So, I realized that there are still a bunch of photos from my American Girl Place Chicago trip that I have not posted. Below is a picture I took the first weekend in May – just prior to the release of Rebecca. The historical vignette case from the Samantha collection was the last piece of [...]
Doll Crafts
Original at Doll Diaries
• Tue, Jun 16
By Char Make Your Doll Accessories to Fill Her World! (American Girl) Doll Tees: Sparkling Shirts to Make Your Doll Shine! (American Girl Library) Doll Purses: Create Tiny Totes Your Doll Will Treasure! (American Girl) Making Furniture & Dollhouses for American Girl and Other 18-Inch Do...
Free Rebecca Rubin craft activities at American Girl Place Chicago
Original at Examiner.com
• Thu, Jun 11
Chicago children who are fans of American girl dolls and especially the newest doll, Rebecca Rubin, can visit American Girl Place in Chicago at various dates throughout the summer and early fall 2009 for free craft activities that relate to the ... American 'Punim' Jewish Exponent
Step away from the TV
Original at Delmarva Daily Times
• Thu, Jun 11
DE Films for this festival include newer flicks such as “Kung Fu Panda” and “Kit Kittredge: American Girl” and reminiscent oldies like “Charlotte's Web.” Maybe parents will even want to skip work and tag along for the fun. June 16-17. ...
Introducing Emily Rose at Home Parties
Original at Doll Diaries
• Wed, Jun 10
By Char Our friends at Emily Rose Doll clothes have a REALLY cool new business opportunity brewing - they are introducing Emily Rose at Home Parties. How cool is that? You and your daughter can have friends over to preview and purchase Emily Rose Doll Clothes and Furniture to expand your wardrobe a...
Newly Marketed 'American Girl' Doll Accidently Named After Alleged ...
Original at AlterNet
• Tue, Jun 2
CA But Rebecca Rubin is also an 18-inch doll, the newest in the American Girl collection, which brings in a whopping $463 million each year for the toy giant Mattel." Woops. Apparently Mattel does about as much research as those folks who organized the ...
Twins eager to get newest 'American Girl' doll
Original at Chicago Sun-Times
• Wed, May 27
Twins eager to get newest 'American Girl' doll Open Letter to American Girl Dolls Huffington Post American Girl Introduces First Jewish Doll The Jewish Journal of greater L.A Joan Juliet Buck on the new Jewish 'American Girl' Doll ... and ... Women on the Web
American Girl’s New Character, Rebecca Rubin, Is Making Headlines
Original at Doll Diaries
• Sun, May 24
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Inside American Girl Place Chicago - Part 1
Original at Doll Diaries
• Wed, May 6
By Char On the second floor once you go through the Just Like You doll area there is a “street” with the Crafts-to-Go area, Doll Hospital, party room, t-shirt kiosk, Sweet Shop and at the end of the “street” there is the Cafe. I still have lots of pictures from my trip to American Girl Place Chicago to p...
How To Make American Girl - Blythe Doll SmoresOriginal at YouTube
• Fri, May 1
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Entertainment calendar (updated Thursday, April 30)
Original at Petoskey News-Review
• Thu, Apr 30
MI American Girl doll tea — The Jordan Valley Library Friends will host the third annual American Girl Doll Tea at 1:30 pm on Saturday, May 2, at the East Jordan High School. The event will include tea, punch and a variety of desserts (Bring your own cup. ...
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Original at WDBJ7.com
• Fri, Apr 24
VA As a student reporter for the Medill News Service, she covered a variety of stories-from the first American ballerina Maria Tallchief, to the Oprah's personal chef Art Smith, to the "retirement" of American Girl doll Samantha Parkington, to reasons why ...
She's a doll with a message
Original at Macon Telegraph
• Wed, Apr 15
GA By Jenny Gordon - jgordon@macon.com If you’re a fan of the American Girl dolls, as is Melanie Wood of Warner Robins, then you know they are much more than just simple toys that lie inside a little girl’s room. The Sacred Heart School fourth-grader is ...
How To: Updated American Girl Doll Kitchen. Included Item Tutorial!Original at YouTube
• Fri, Apr 10
By rss@youtube.com (Icecream513) None Author: Icecream513 Keywords: 2009 04 10 82428 Added: April 10, 2009
Opinion: Rethinking Schools article on AMERICAN GIRLS
Original at American Indians in Children's Literature
• Tue, Apr 7
By noreply@blogger.com (Debbie Reese) In the Revue, a group of girls show another how to play American Girl. Each one picks her favorite girl and acts out a scene. Omasta described three of them-- Felicity, Josefina, and Addy--and the scenes they act out. Then, he writes: In short, in "American Girls" there's a lot to think about.
The Ultimate List of Doll Coloring Pages and Printables
Original at Doll Diaries
• Tue, Apr 7
By Char Our Favorite Dolls Word Search American Girl of Today Coconut and Licorice coloring pages American Girl doll and Bitty Baby coloring pages American Girl Doll printable paper dolls Kimono Doll print and color bookmark Angelina Ballerina coloring pages Kewpie Doll coloring pages
American Idol: Top 9
Original at Huffington Post
• Wed, Apr 1
NY Allison Iraheta came dressed as American Girl Doll: Cyndi Lauper. My only criticism with her singing No Doubt's "Don't Speak" is that she didn't sing it directly to Kara. Best moment of the night: Paula complimenting Allison on playing the guitar by ...
How to Sew a Skirt for your American Girl DollOriginal at YouTube
• Tue, Mar 31
By rss@youtube.com (rhianoran) Author: rhianoran Keywords: american girl doll sewing skirt tutorial recycle Added: March 31, 2009
How to Braid your American Girl Dolls HairOriginal at YouTube
• Mon, Mar 30
By rss@youtube.com (princesscuddlebugs) Author: princesscuddlebugs Keywords: amg american girl hair braid how to your dolls Added: March 30, 2009
How to do an extended version of the Ponytail Veil on your American Girl DollOriginal at YouTube
• Mon, Mar 30
By rss@youtube.com (stephenswodadancer) Author: stephenswodadancer Keywords: how to do an extended version ponytail pony tail tails veil your american girl doll dolls place stephenswodadancer AG spiderweb spider web Added: March 30, 2009
Scoop - First Pictures of Rebecca Rubin - American Girls’ Next Historical Doll
Original at Doll Diaries
• Tue, Mar 24
By Char Meet Rebecca (American Girls Collection)Changes for Rebecca (American Girls Collection)Candlelight for Rebecca (American Girls Collection)Rebecca to the Rescue (American Girls Collection)Rebecca and Ana (American Girls Collection)Rebecca and the Movies (American Girls Co...
More Historical Doll Rebecca Scoop
Original at Doll Diaries
• Thu, Mar 12
By Char I got a note from my personal shopper at American Girl Place and according to her note, we have more clues on Rebecca: June 24th or July 13th4pm tea5:50-6:30 Museum Tour$75 per person American Girl Dinner and Harbor Cruise (NYC Waterway Ferry)
Re: How to fix your American Girl Dolls loose neck (PLUS AN AG COUPON!)Original at YouTube
• Tue, Mar 10
By rss@youtube.com (neonsparkle99) Author: neonsparkle99 Keywords: how to fix american girl doll dolls your loose neck Added: March 10, 2009
How To Make a Sleeping Bag For an "American Girl" Doll : How ...Original at it.truveo.com
• Thu, Feb 26
Learn how to sew the lining to the other two sections when making a sleeping bag for an American Girl doll with expert sewing tips from a ... it.truveo.com
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• Mon, Feb 9
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• Mon, Feb 9
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How To Make a Sleeping Bag For an "American Girl" Doll : How ...Original at howcast.com
• Mon, Feb 9
Learn how to sew the lining to the other two sections when making a sleeping bag for an American Girl doll with expert sewing tips from a ... www.howcast.com
Tips on how to save up for an American Girl DollOriginal at YouTube
• Thu, Jan 29
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• Mon, Jan 19
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Mia And Julie ShowOriginal at YouTube
• Sun, Jan 4
By rss@youtube.com (toriace25) My real first video.I dont no how to erase videos.I uploaded the wrong 1 so ya.This is Mia and Julie making some video. Author: toriace25 Keywords: American Girl Dolls Julie Mia toriace25 My First Video Added: January 4, 2009
Rumors of Next American Girl Historical Doll
Original at Doll Diaries
• Tue, Dec 2
By Char Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. Rumor has it that the next American Girl Historical character will be Rebecca, a Jewish girl from the late 1800s to early 1900s. Since that time period is very close to the one for Samantha, I wonder if the release of this new dol...
Opinion: Hulu - Late Night with Conan O'Brien: Pink Party (10/30/08)
Original at Hulu
• Fri, Oct 31
view ]. OMG American Girl Dolls. I used to have every single doll with all of their accessories.. ... by ccampbell09 18 days ago. User Reviews (0). Loading-animated-circle. Be the first to create a review for "Pink Party (10/30/08)". ...
Opinion: Spin-ematical: New on DVD for 10/28
Original at Cinematical
• Tue, Oct 28
By Monika Bartyzel It's the feature film for all the little girls out there who have American Girl dolls, and those who have long since grown up. Abigail Breslin stars as a young, budding reporter who tries to help her family during the Great Depression. She's surrounded by the financial woes of the time, plus p...
Film review: Kit Kittredge: An American Girl (2.5 stars)Original at nationalpost.com
• Thu, Jul 3
Almost secondary to the 1934 American history primer is the story of how Mrs. Kittredge's valuables are stolen one night, requiring Kit and her pals Ruthie ... What a woman's touch brought to American Girl Globe and Mail Review: Kit Kittredge: An American Girl Is a Lot Less Annoying ... Film.com
TheMovieBoy Review: Kit Kittredge: An American Girl (2008)
Original at TheMovieBoy.com Review
• Wed, Jul 2
2 Stars/Out of 4) - Strives for quality and substance, and that is all well and good, but those things regrettably don't mean as much when the proceedings are so apparently lacking in energy.
Review: Kit Kittredge: An American Girl
Original at Cinematical
• Wed, Jul 2
By Kim Voynar The whole thing with American Girl is that each of the dolls comes from a different time period: there's Kristen, an immigrant girl from Sweden; Felicity, an American Revolution girl whose father is a Patriot, while her best friend's father is a Loyalist; Samantha, being raised by her we...
Opinion: Hero worship
Original at Metro Spirit
• Wed, Jul 2
ABC News GA - “Kit Kittredge: An American Girl” is the big-screen version of writer Valerie Tripp’s G-rated story of a bright young girl who does her best to remain ... The Weekend Warrior: July 2 - 6 ComingSoon.net Review: Hancock - here he is to ruin the day San Francisco Chronicle
Review: Kit Kittredge: An American Girl
Original at Blogging Sundance
• Wed, Jul 2
By Kim Voynar There have been a couple of previous American Girl movies, made for television; my favorite was about Samantha (that one starred AnnaSophia Robb, in a pre-Bridge to Terabithia role that showed her promise as a young actress). After the success of those films (and, no doubt, hoping to spaw...
Opinion: Kit Kittredge: An American Girl
Original at Chicago Sun-Times
• Fri, Jun 20
New York Daily News The American Girl dolls have already inspired TV movies about Molly, Felicity and Samantha. What's for sure is that if "Kit Kittredge" sets the tone for ... Review: Kit Kittredge: An American Girl Christian Science Monitor
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Mia Goes for Great Game for PC
Original at Doll Diaries
• Thu, Jan 17
By Char American Girl has another video game to go along with a new character ready for release in February. Mia Goes for Great is a game for the computer, much like American Girl: Julie Saves the Eagles. Use the Program Builder to design practice routines for Mia.No Guts, No Glory! Guide Mia as she meets people and resolves problems.Challenge your skill and artistic talentVisit Mona at the Skate Shop and answer tough trivia question to receive a special pair of skates.Guide Mia as she takes on the role of Zuzu the Squirrel. The game is available through Amazon which has additional screen shots of the game features. American Girl has another video game to go along with a new character ready for release in February. Mia Goes for Great is a game for the compute... [read the full post]
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More Reader Reviews
Original at Doll Diaries
• Mon, Jan 7
By Char Thanks to our readers for these great reviews!! If you would like to write a review of any doll related product - from American Girl stuff to Barbie, My Twinn, Corolle, or any other manufacturer - please email the review along with any photos (not required) to share@dolldiaries.com. I reserve the right to post only entries I feel are appropriate and may edit them if I feel it will help with readability. DollDiaries reader Kyleigh also got Julie for Christmas. She loves Julie’s hair because it is so silky and fun to brush. Kyleigh also got Kit’s trunk that she loves. Other items she got were Samantha’s bed and wicker chairs (great for tea parties), the doll carrier backpack (great for taking your dolls with you) and [...] [read the full post]
'American Girl' author's mission: To slow the Forces of growing up - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Original at Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
• Tue, Dec 18
American Girl' author's mission: To slow the Forces of growing up PA - To them, she is the literary mom of Molly, Samantha, Josefina, Kit and several other dolls of the hugely popular American Girl line. ...
New American Girl Doll of the Year Mia is a Redhead
Original at Doll Diaries
• Wed, Nov 21
By Char The scoop is coming in and while I haven’t seen the Oprah episode yet (I’ll give more details later when I see it), those lucky girls who get Oprah early in the day say:. Mia has medium red hair, hazel eyes and freckles. ...
More Scoop on Mia, American Girl Doll of The Year 2008
Original at Doll Diaries
• Tue, Nov 20
By Char Mia (American Girl Today) - Mia St. Clair is a ten-year-old girl living in upstate New York. She has grown up playing ice hockey wit her three older brothers on the pond behind their house. Mia’s got the skills and the scrappiness it ...
This week on Oprah - WTOL
Original at WTOL
• Sun, Nov 18
This week on Oprah OH - cameras have unprecedented access inside the top secret America Girl factory. And only we have the world's first look at the brand new American Girl doll.
Mom creates dolls as example for her daughter - North County Times
Original at North County Times
• Tue, Oct 30
Mom creates dolls as example for her daughter CA - I thought you could hip up the American Girl doll and make it more about friendship," she said. Necochea's dolls are also characters in a companion book ...
You tell me: Is one Marisol Luna as good as another Marisol Luna?
Original at Chicago Tribune
• Thu, Oct 25
By Eric Zorn Was it really such a big deal that 9-year-old Abby Ann Telan of Orlando lost her American Girl doll, Marisol Luna, when it fell out of a Delta Connection jet departing Midway Airport Sunday? In our first story on this mishap we wrote ...
American Girl Doll of the Year 2008 Scoop
Original at Doll Diaries
• Wed, Oct 3
By Char American Girl’s Doll of the Year for 2008 will be here soon! Her name is Mia and you can preorder her books now. Mia (American Girl Today); Bravo, Mia! (American Girl Today)
A Line of Dolls Enters the ’70s - New York Times
Original at NYT > Mattel Inc.
• Fri, Aug 24
New York Times A Line of Dolls Enters the ’70s New York Times, United States - Julie and her Chinese-American friend, Ivy, are the latest additions to American Girl’s fabulously popular line of historical dolls and books. ...
DVD REVIEW: MOLLY-AN AMERICAN GIRL ON THE HOME FRONT
Original at Cinematic Happenings Under Development
• Thu, Nov 30
NY - She also teaches Molly that the best way to help somebody through the grieving process is ... There are a few previews for other ‘American Girl’ movies as well ...