Corolle Dolls Wows this Holiday Season

Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide – Day 24 When I was young, my mother and I bonded over dolls.  Whereas I liked reading, arts and crafts and cooking, my mother preferred dancing, music, and writing.  However, we both liked dolls.  I think this is a big part of the reason that every year when I was … Read more

More Magic Elfcapades

It's hard to believe that our elf, Ryan has only been here a few days.  Just like last year, he has quickly become part of the family and we are all dreading the day that he returns to the North Pole to help Santa on Christmas Eve.  Yes, that's my son learning to walk holding … Read more

BigJigs Rose Cottage Wooden Dollhouse

Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide – Day 23 While I didn’t want for much growing up with 4 siblings and built-in best friends, I always thought there was a void in my life that a doll house would have fit perfectly.  I wanted a doll house so much, in fact, that I made my own: first … Read more

Something About Silver Hand Stamped Jewelry

Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide – Day 22 Everyone close to me knows I’m a huge sucker for handmade, especially when we’re talking about jewelry.  I love the imperfections and character of items created by hand and I love that each purchase has a unique story behind it.  This, of course, means that I was enthralled … Read more

Have Yourself a Merry Little… Pillsbury Potluck

This last weekend we hosted a little party for some family and friends to celebrate some December birthdays and enjoy the start of the Holiday season.  We had each guest bring a recipe they had gotten from Pillsbury.com so we could all try it and ultimately vote on the recipe we liked the most. As … Read more

Discover the True Spirit of Christmas with World Vision

Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide – Day 21 Are you looking for a holiday present that really touches on the spirit of the season?  World Vision gives you a way for you to surprise everyone on your list with something more than just a present to open on Christmas Day.  By purchasing a two-for-one gift from … Read more

Personal Creations Holiday Decor

Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide – Day 20 If you haven’t noticed, Christmas is a big deal here at Rave Central. Whether it’s decorating the tree, baking Christmas cookies, or holiday crafts, if it has to do with Christmas, we love it. This means that we’re always on the lookout for Christmas decorations to add to … Read more

The Amazing Drosselmeyer Nutcracker

Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide – Day 19 We pride ourselves on having a well equipped kitchen with all the gadgets and gizmos you could ever need, but every once in a while even we are surprised when we find we’ve been missing something so obvious in our collection.  Recently, we had a Drosselmeyer Nutcracker arrive … Read more

Corolle Classic Doll Bebe Amour

Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide – Day 18 It’s been a few years now since my daughter got her first doll, the Classic Corolle Bebe Do {lovingly named Cora}, and her love for that baby goes beyond anything else in her room or toybox.  In the months since she fell for Cora, she’s been given all … Read more