My AG Christmas Wish List

What would you like for Christmas?

Licorice is Back!

If you have been shopping at American Girl as long as I have, you would have noticed that until mid 2008, the only pets AG had were Coconut and a sly black cat named Licorice. Well, if you missed her, I've got news for you......... LICORICE IS BACK BABY!!!!! She has an all new look, and a new collar! Honestly, I hate cats, but Licorice is just ah-dorable! Here is a picture of the newest and oldest pet of the AG pet collection!

Please write what you think in the coments below!
Picture copied from www.americangirl.com

The Nicest thing I've ever seen from a doll store!

Hey guys! It has been brought to my attention that AG has started making dolls for girls with illnesses and disorders! I'm glad American Girl is being so kind as to make these kind of doll for girls who might be insecure about what they are going through. It must be a joy to all those girls who have Cancer and/or hearing problems to have a companion that have no hair just like them! Just click on this link to see how you can get one of your own! http://store.americangirl.com/agshop/static/dollHospital.jsp Hope you enjoy!

WARNING! Delta Simpson is NOT real!

You may have seen pictures or videos of Delta Simpson on Bing, YouTube, and/or Google saying Delta is next years GOTY doll, but a recent video was poster by agadairt77 on YouTube saying she made Delta, and she is not real! See? Well, If you don't believe me, here is the proof

You're just gonna have to do a close up on her, but if you look carefully, the card she is holding is pink, and the doll is in a JLY doll dress that she colored green and blue. She also is just a replica of a JLY doll I mean come on people! Would American Girl make a doll that is an exact replica of a JLY without any difference? Plus, American Girl would never post a picture until late October or early November. Now, if you still think Delta is the GOTY 2013, then study facts carefully, watch the video again, and check other websites for evidence. If you still don't believe me, then look at other blogs that have info on the 2013 GOYT. None of the ones I checked said anything about Delta. If you STILL don't believe me, think of all the evidence I gathered up and put it all together. Hope you changed your mind!

Bad Reviews vs. Good

Hey guys! I thought I should give you other kids and parents piont of view of this movie and first, I am showcasing the bad reviews and the good.

BAD REVIEW

Rating

1out of5

Quality

3out of5

Age appropriateness

1out of5

Cover Art and illustrations

3out of5

Educational value

1out of5

Engaging

1out of5

"My daughter wanted to get a McKenna doll but we bought the movie first. When we watched it we were very disappointed with the McKenna character. She is rude, disrespectful, and entitled. Gymnastics is an expensive sport and she shows no gratitude or appreciation to her parents for making it possible. We won't be purchasing the doll and are hoping for a better role model for the Girl of the Year next year."

 

 

GOOD REVIEW

 

Rating

5out of5

"This movie is a quality show that you would expect from AG. There was some harmless competitive talk I that i thought was typical of girls this age. The friendships were dynamic which is exactly what girls deal with in everyday life. Friendships can be complicated and girls will deal with them in the real world. In a competitive sport, kids get competitive that shouldn't shock anyone. McKenna has a lot going on in her little life and it creates some great opportunities to discuss these issues with your kids. My kids watched it over and over and loved it. We breathe in blue skies all the time!"

 

So, this is what other people think. What do you think of the movie?

This Month's Activities (Seattle only Sorry!)

Friday, October 5, 2012

Date with Dad

Make memories to last a lifetime! You’ll enjoy a delicious meal and special time with your daughter. Includes an American Girl book, a commemorative photo and frame, and keepsakes to take home as a reminder of your day together. Learn More

Saturday, October 6, 2012

10:00 a.m.

Stylists’ Secrets from the Doll Hair Salon

Bring her doll and discover our stylists’ secrets to pulling off a perfect ponytail wrap, double-flip twist, and other special tricks using stylists’ clips. Learn More

Friday, October 12, 2012

5:00 p.m.

Tasty Treats for Special Occasions

Give a gift from the heart! She’ll learn to make and bake sweet treats, from peppermint bark to an edible fruit bouquet, that are sure to show loved ones how much she cares—on birthdays, holidays, or any day! Learn More

Sunday, October 14, 2012

10:00 a.m.

Caroline’s Celebration

Join us to celebrate Caroline Abbott, our newest historical character! She loves to sail, and like a ship’s captain, she faces her bravest moments with her heart as a compass. Girls will learn about sailing, craft a paper sailboat, and enjoy a delicious meal. Includes an American Girl book to take home, plus a keepsake booklet with activities and journaling pages to help commemorate the special day. Learn More

11:00 a.m.

American Girl Historical Character Scavenger Hunt

Learn about the beloved American Girl historical characters—including our newest one! Your girl will go on a scavenger hunt throughout the store, collecting fun facts about each historical character along the way. She’ll discover what it was like to grow up in America’s past, and find hidden clues she’ll need to solve a fun puzzle. And she’ll get a free American Girl poster at the end! Free and open to the public. Learn More

11:00 a.m.

Caroline’s Bonnet Craft

In Caroline’s day, girls wore pretty bonnets to shade their faces from the sun. Your girl can create and decorate her own paper bonnet that’s much like the one Caroline would have worn in 1812. Learn More

Friday, October 19, 2012

Memories with Mom

Share an extra-special day with your daughter! You’ll enjoy a delicious meal and one-on-one time together. Includes an American Girl book, a commemorative photo and frame, and keepsakes to take home as a reminder of the memories made during your day together. Learn More

Saturday, October 20, 2012

10:00 a.m.

Stylists’ Secrets from the Doll Hair Salon

Bring her doll and discover our stylists’ secrets to pulling off a perfect ponytail wrap, double-flip twist, and other special tricks using stylists’ clips. Learn More

Friday, October 26, 2012

5:00 p.m.

Decorate a Halloween Haunted House!

Learn how to turn chocolate gingerbread into a "boo-tiful" haunted house! This festive activity includes everything your girl needs to make a delightfully frightful centerpiece, complete with colorful candies and other tasty treats. Learn More

Saturday, October 27, 2012

10:00 a.m.

Stylists’ Secrets from the Doll Hair Salon

Bring her doll and discover our stylists’ secrets to pulling off a perfect ponytail wrap, double-flip twist, and other special tricks using stylists’ clips. Learn More

Friday, November 2, 2012

Memories with Mom

Share an extra-special day with your daughter! You’ll enjoy a delicious meal and one-on-one time together. Includes an American Girl book, a commemorative photo and frame, and keepsakes to take home as a reminder of the memories made during your day together. Learn More

Saturday, November 3, 2012

10:00 a.m.

Braids & Bows

Your girl will learn the basics of braiding! Our Doll Hair Salon stylists will share secrets for pulling off a variety of super styles for long or short hair, from fancy braids to ribbon twists. Learn More

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Copied from the American Girl website. If you are interrested in any activities, click on the learn more button to take you there.

Copied from Doll Diaries.com

Back in April we figured out the first clue to the who the American Girl GOTY 2013 will be when we found out that the illustrator of her books will be Sarah Davis – the same illustrator who drew the gorgeous illustrations in the Kanani books. You can verify that by reading the post Sarah did about the process of drawing Kanani and her scenes.
Quite a few readers sent me notes with the links to the GOTY 2013 book summaries from the Library of Congress website. The books are already available for pre-order (click link).

• Meet Saige – American Girl of the Year 2013 – Book 1 by Jessie Haas and illustrator Sarah Davis - Upset that her New Mexico school can only afford music and art teachers in alternate years, fourth-grader Saige works with her grandmother, Mimi, to plan a fundraiser but when Mimi has an accident, Saige relies on new friend Gabi to help. (LOC link)
• Saige Paints the Sky- American Girl of the Year 2013 – Book 2 by Jessie Haas and illustrator Sarah Davis - Painting in her grandmother’s studio and riding her favorite horse, Georgia, helps fourth-grader Saige cope with missing Mimi and sparks an idea for funding the school art program, but more creativity will be needed to keep Georgia from being sold. (LOC link)

And it looks like there is a movie in the works for 2013. According to a forum discussing the auditions they are looking for:

• Alberta – fair complexion
• Gayle – Latina
• Dina – All ethnicities
• Tasha – blond hair

We all know that these will NOT be the final character names. Supposedly the movie is being filmed in New Mexico as well. I will update when I get more “concrete” information.
Since this year’s GOTY was so heavily sports based, I am not surprised that the GOTY 2013 will be focused more on the arts. According to Jessie Haas’ website – “If you like horses or reading-or both!-you’ll be happy here. You’ll find horse books for all ages, historical and contemporary novels, poetry and history for adults.”
Let the guessing continue!

Copied from Doll Diaries.com

Sorry!

I have been gone awhile because of summer school and it's my first year of middle school so I have a lot of homework. But, here is a late entry about the newest doll, Caroline Abbot! So in the war of 1812, a girl named Caroline that enjoys sailing with her father. She also has a cat named Inkpot. Then, out of the blue, tragedy strikes when Caroline's father is captured and must do everything to keep their shipyard running and save her father. I think Caroline is very brave and only wish that someday, I could only do the same even that is highly unlikely

First Movie Review Ever!

Hey guys! I bet your wondering how Mckenna Shoots For the Stars was! It was okay, but it could have been better, and I didn't like how her friend Toulane was being mean about everything. But at the end, It was pretty good! Pros: The movie teaches us a good lesson about friendship like all American girl movies do, and I'm glad they didn't baby us and stuff about how everybody should me nice, and we should share our cookies, and stuff. Cons: The acting could have been better, and Coach Isabel was not at all like I had imagined, Infact, she looked like an old lady who had gotten plastic surgery one to many times. Pluse, Siarra"s not very involed in the movie, so, if she's your favorite, you'll be really disapointed. Overall, the movie deiserves 4 1/2 stars. Please post your rating below.      

Coming Soon!!!!!!!!

Mckenna the movie is coming out soon on dvd and on tv! Airing on abc July 14 8/7c! Don't miss it! Plus, you can watch exclusive vidios online at american girl.com! See you soon!

Totally unrealated but cool!

I know this blog is about American girl dolls, but I just found these adorable backpacks called madpacks that I just can't tear my eyes off of! They funky, unique, and stylish! Hear are some photos of them!  The Bubble collection.

The Spiketus Rex collection

The Lator Gator collection See! what did I tell you! I highly recommend you get them for next school year along with clothing from Hollister, Nordstrom, Abercrombie, and American girl of course! Tune in next time for more fashion tips or American girl news! Bye!