Magic Cabin encourages imaginative doll play

Open ended and imaginative play is paramount in our house. When shopping for toys we search out toys that inspire creativity and learning, and that search always leads us to Magic Cabin. I’ve talked before about my love affair with Magic Cabin’s wide assortment of toys that grow with your kids, and once again I’m … Read more

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

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

BigJigs Polar Glacier Playset

Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide – Day 6 Don’t you love when companies just “get it”?  BigJigs is one of those companies that understands that parents these days want the best of all worlds – imagination inspiring, adorable, educational, quality-made, and extended play value toys for their kids.  For 25 years BigJigs has been all the … Read more

American Girl Seattle Grand Opening

We got to check out the new American Girl Seattle store and it did not disappoint. See why we will be spending tons of time there in our future!

ERGObaby for the Second Time Mom

Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide: Day 17 I've reviewed a lot of baby carriers in my days, but there's one that continues to get numerous emails each month.  That carrier is the ERGObaby that we reviewed back in 2009 that everyone, including us, loves. And, every single person who contacts me gets the same response: I … Read more

Magic Cabin Tree Trunk Fairy Home

Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide: Day 16 It's not often that I throw out the word "magic" when describing something, but there is honestly no better description for what you will find on the pages of the Magic Cabin catalog.  The first time I ever looked through a Magic Cabin catalog I didn't even have children … Read more

Corolle Emma and Paul Potty Training Dolls

Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide: Day 6 If I were listing off educational toys for children, I would put dolls way up at the top.  I know most people don't think of baby dolls in terms of educational or learning toys, but I certainly do.  There are so many things that playing with dolls teaches young … Read more

April Showers Need Corolle Umbrellas

All of us here at Rave Central are huge Corolle fans, and not just because they have the most adorable dolls and accessories.  When we think Corolle, we think of the utmost in quality dolls that can grow with your children and become beloved members of the family.  With all sorts of birthdays coming up … Read more