My Random Rants: January 2012

Monday, January 2, 2012

Who would'nt want to sleep on this bed?

Hey everyone! I pan to showcase all of Mckenna's stuff this year and here is something you have to get if you have her!

It's lovely if you ask me! The price is $225.00. If I were you, I'd grab it up before it's gone! Made of sturdy wood and featuring star-scroll detailing, McKenna's bedroom set also doubles as a study station with a built-in desk and shelves! Includes 32 pieces in all:

A loft bed with an attached ladder and hooks for hanging clothes
A soft purple mattress and two plump pillows create a cozy place to dream
A reversible quilt to keep her warm—solid purple on one side, star print on the other
A purple metal chair for her desk, featuring an open scrolled back and a green cushioned seat
A pretend clock with hands that "move"
A faux lamp for her desk
An achievement certificate, starry trophy, and three gymnastics ribbons from past competitions
A toy version of McKenna's adorable pet hamster, Polka Dot! Your girl can keep the hamster inside a clear cage that opens up, and comes with a faux water bottle, an exercise wheel, and treat bowl
Three faux pencils and a lined pad of paper for homework
Confidence boosters: a letter from her mom, an encouragement mirror from a friend, and a heart note that says "Never give up!"
A faux bumper sticker that says "I love gymnastics" and a gymnastics poster
Three mini hardcover books McKenna uses to practice her reading skills: Harry the Dirty Dog, Judy Moody, and Charlotte's Web
A shaggy green rug, plus a comfy floor pillow for Cooper, McKenna's pet goldendoodle (sold separately)
Removable stickers girls can use to decorate the loft bed and make it their own

I love it! Don't you? I'll keep ya posted about this years girl! Bye! P.S. this was coped from AG.com/shop

My visit to the American Girl Store

Hay everyone! Today I just went to the Seattle AG store with my little sister, and got Kanani's ears pieced. My sister brought Maya, her bitty twin along, and she got the spa package and her hair braided. I saw Mckenna and she is gorgeous in person. Her carmel hair almost sparkles in the light and her bright blue eyes shine like the sky in the summer. There were also gymnasts preforming in the store in a tiny area, and a scavenger hunt. There were lots of crafts to do and stuff as we waited for the dolls to be ready. There was a lady passing out bags with pictures of a gymnast on them, and a lady giving Mckenna posters out to people who were a part of the scavenger hunt. Soon it was time to go home, and we had fun that had to end. See you soon! Bye!

Sunday, January 1, 2012

All credit goes to Chicago Tribune and CHICAGO LAND.com

American Girl is promoting the Save the Children nonprofit organization with the release of its latest doll.

McKenna is the Middleton, Wis., company's Girl of the Year doll for 2012, to be released Sunday. In books about the character, McKenna is described as a fourth-grade gymnast in the Seattle area who has trouble with reading comprehension. A wheelchair-bound tutor helps her deal with the problem.

"One issue that came to our attention was something called the fourth-grade slump. … It affects many children as the focus in the classroom switches from learning to read to reading to learn," said Julie Parks, American Girl spokeswoman.

"This character is about focusing on your strengths and using your strengths to get over some difficult challenges. That's a life skill that's good to learn early and continue to use throughout your life," Parks said.

The 18-inch McKenna doll comes with one book and costs $105, up $5 from the 2011 Girl of the Year doll, Kanani. An activity book and related accessories will also be sold, and a movie about McKenna will be released on DVD in mid- to late 2012, Parks said.

An online quiz related to McKenna is aimed at helping girls discover their strengths and offers them a trophy for completing 10 offline challenges. For each trophy, American Girl says it will donate 25 cents, up to a maximum of $50,000, to Save the Children's U.S. literacy program.

Parks said American Girl has been providing books to Save the Children since 2010 "to help kids who are in poverty learn to read."

The Girl of the Year doll is available for one year only. Initiated in 2001, it has been a popular feature. In the 2010 year-end earnings release for parent company Mattel, the Girl of the Year doll was cited as one reason for American Girl's 8 percent revenue increase for that year.

— Wisconsin State Journal

all the credit goes to Chicago Tribune and CHICAGO LAND.COM

Have you singed up yet?

Have you singed up yet for this years girl of the year challenge? I have and I already won 3 trophies for my display case. And with them, since they are in the shape of a gymnastics position, you can make up a routine for Mckenna, and watch her preform it. With the monthly checklist, you can win new music, outfits, hairstyles, and the scene. All you have to do is sign up to win a free Mckenna doll! Bye for now!

News! Again!

I just found out that the movie is supposed to premiere on DVD in July. Hey! isn't that the month the movie about Julie is supposed to premiere in theaters? Oh well, it will be more existing if there were two movies from American Girl airing the the same year and month! Comment if you have any other news that I don't have, like if AG is going to add more dolls to there line. Bye for now!

News Flash!

I just found out that Mckenna lives in Seattle, Washington and her family owns Almost home, a coffee shop witch makes sense since Starbucks and Tully's coffee were born there. Funny thing is, I was born here to! If I can't get Mckenna, then I'm just gonna get the books since they look really good. I wonder if that movie about Mckenna is going to air on DVD? Comment if you know any thing about it! ttyl!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love new years! There's time to start over with friends, school, personality, and more! Post a comment about how you feel about new years, and what you like best. Happy New Year! ttyl!