Non-candy Easter treats from Corolle dolls

Sponsored postMy kids really aren't big on candy, which makes me really happy. Sure, they get the occasional treat at school or during holidays, but I never load up on holiday candy because it just takes up space in my pantry after the kids forget all about it. Since I already know what happens when they get bags and baskets of treats, I'm always thinking of creative things I can give them in their Easter baskets, and I always think Corolle first.

If anyone thought that having a real live baby of our own would diminish the kids' love of all things Corolle, they were wrong. Baby dolls are a very big deal around here and show no signs of going anywhere anytime soon, so I love the idea of getting them each a little surprise in their Easter baskets that can add to all the doll play and make it even more fun. 6a0105362badb1970b019b02d6ed77970b-800wi

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Karmin G3 Salon Pro hair dryer makes styling quick and easy

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While some people complain about how their hair takes forever to dry, I’ve always held the record for the fastest hair drying, ever. We’re talking less than a minute and my hair goes from dripping wet to perfectly dry and I’m ready to style. Of course, this is awesome on the days that I don’t have time to spend drying my hair but don’t want my hair dripping for the walk to school with my daughter, but I never really thought about what all this super high heat did to my hair until I tried to grow it out.

My hair is now longer than my shoulders for the first time since elementary school, and now I’m seeing all the effects of years of high heat – damaged, frizzy hair, split ends, and flyaways galore – that make me want to drip dry my hair every single day. Or at least I did until I got my hands on this:

Karmin G3 Salon Pro Hair Dryer
The Karmin Professional G3 Salon Pro Hair Dryer makes me ridiculously happy. And, not because it cut down the time to dry my hair… but because it now takes longer.

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Girl of The Year 2014 Isabelle arrives at the Seattle American Girl store

Like a small child counting down the days until Christmas, we were counting down the days until January 1st. Not because we’re huge into New Years’ celebrations, but because American Girl announced their Girl of the Year {GOTY}.

We look for any reason to party around here, especially when the party is for a doll as elegant as this one: Isabelle Girl of The Year header

Meet Isabelle, the Girl of the Year for 2014. Isabelle Palmer loves ballet and everything fashion. Her story involves a new school, struggling to stand out in the shadow of her older sister, and figuring out how she can use her unique talents to shine. Since my daughter would like nothing more than to be a dancer, Isabelle's story really struck her and she's now smitten with this beautiful GOTY doll. 

Isabelle doll and accessories

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Corolle Dolls Make the Holidays Merry

The holidays will always make me think of Corolle dolls.  Some of my first Christmas memories are with Corolle, and now I’m thrilled that I have been able to continue that tradition with my daughter.  From all the nights spent wondering what doll Santa would bring when I was a little girl, to the days … Read more

DIY Embroidery Hoop Hair Clip Holder (Tutorial}

I think I had 5 clips the entire time I was growing up.  My daughter has dozens.  While they are admittedly adorable, they also drive me crazy when I can’t find the one I’m looking for or when one lands on the floor and gets stepped on.  So, a few years ago we got a … Read more

First Haircuts at Bella and Max {Semi-Wordless Wednesday}

After months of struggling to get hair braided, spiked, and out of eyes before we could leave the house each day, we finally caved last week on St Patty's Day and scheduled the dreaded first haircut… for both kids at once. I will admit, I took way too many pictures, treated the hair clippings like … Read more

Display Your Everyday CUTE with Lizzie, Izzie + James

If you have a little fashionista like I do, then you probably spend a good deal of time searching for hair accessories that are spunky, adorable, and show off their personality perfectly.  In my hunt for that perfect accessory, I found Lizzie, Izzie + James, a company that makes a whole collection of the most … Read more

T3 Bespoke Featherweight Hair Dryer

I grew up in a house that had just about any beauty product you could imagine, and even though they were pretty old at the time, they were all the good professional stuff thanks to my mom’s beautician background.  It was so nice to have irons, dryers, rollers and more to experiment with as my … Read more