Fashion Dolls 101

  Not too long ago, Walmart put their Dreamworks Trolls on sale for $5.97, so I decided to grab one. I never saw the movie, but I collected Russ trolls as a little girl, so I have occasionally added a thrift store troll to my collection through the years after losing all the ones I had as a child. Also, being a fan of the Pink Plastic Princess means the Mattel label on the package didn’t hurt, so I nabbed the pink girl troll.    The box date is 2023 and the packaging says “Dreamworks Trolls Band Together.” Related : Mouse in the House Caters to Kids Elf on the Shelf Falling Out of Favor ? Mariah Carey Plush Doll Is All I Want For Christmas  The Elves of Christmas Decorate the Tree  December The Elves of Christmas 2022 Celebrate the Holidays  H appy New Year, 2024! Send in the Trolls! 2022 Dollar Tree Elfs 

 Martha on the Mantle, Snoop on the Stoop & Trump Elves for the Holidays  Move over Elf on the Shelf. You are not the only elf in the house anymore!  Snoop on the Stoop appeared a few years ago and has achieved enough popularity to come back every year.  New this year are Martha on the Mantle (available at Walmart) and the Trump Elf from Proud Patriots  Since  Elf on the Shelf is falling out of favor  with some parents, maybe it’s time to consider a new elf. The Martha Stewart elf is a holiday tradition. The Snoop elf is a hood tradition. And the Trump elf is a presidential tradition.  And if that’s not enough holiday celebrity for you, maybe you can find the Mariah Carey “All I Want for Christmas” elf from Kidrobat which came out in 2021 to put under your tree.  Related: Elf on the Shelf Falling Out of Favor ? Mariah Carey Plush Doll Is All I Want For Christmas  The Elves of Christmas Decorate the Tree  December The Elves of Christmas 2022 Celebrate the Holidays  2022 Dollar Tree

  Michael’s has done it again—they have the cutest little Christmas minis up on display! The store has everything for the holidays for your dolls: miniature coco and marshmallows, cookies, teddy bears,  ornaments, gift bags, miniature trees and much more.  The prices aren’t bad to begin with, but all the Christmas goods are already on sale at Michael’s and will be throughout the holidays! Go grab some Christmas minis today. Your dolls will thank you.  Related:  Elf on the Shelf Falling Out of Favor? Santa Figures & Nutcrackers Now at Michael’s  Groovy Girl Vanessa Celebrates a Patriotic November Cute Fall Figures at Dollar General Bob Carlisle’s ‘Butterfly Kisses’ Song, Books & Dolls–a Look Back Barbie Doll Goes to the Dove Awards

  November is the month for voting and Veteran’s Day and Groovy girl’s Vanessa was ready. Made in 2002 by Manhattan Toy Company, Vanessa is a cloth plush doll that comes with curly red yarn hair, an embroidered face, and wears a red, white and blue outfit. Her red top has an American flag embroidered on it, Her blue denim skirt is trimmed with a red and white bandana print, her leggings are white stars on a blue background, and her sewn on boots are red fringe.  Vanessa  bring some fun and whimsy to any holiday, not just November. Vanessa hopes that everyone voted and wishes a Happy Veteran’s Dat to all our Veterans.  Related: The Doll Who Became President: Donald J. Trump Talking Doll

 Dollar General Stores has a few cute fall figures left in stock! Dressed in fall colors, these little cuties are sure to add to your autumn decor.  The large autumn girl gnome is $5.00. She is dressed in a bright fall plaid and carries a Happy Thanksgiving sign.  The small fall scarecrow figures are just $1 each, and the cunning little autumn birds are $3 apiece.   Next time you pass a Dollar General Store, head on in. They also have cute Christmas figures!

 Michael’s has been busy decking the halls since the end of September, so it is no surprise that it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at everyone’s favorite craft store.  Hot off the truck are the nutcrackers, in all shapes and sizes and in a bunch of  styles. They are colorful, whimsical and fun.  Also just added are the multi-cultural Santa’s. There are cowboys, chefs and a whole lot more, and they come in small, medium and large… and life size! And if miniature is your thing, the cute Lemox village is up! So take a sleigh ride to your local Michael’s to check out all the holiday goodies. It will put you in the Christmas mood.  Related: THE ELVES OF CHRISTMAS DECORATE THE TREE CHRISTMAS FIGURES LANDING IN MICHAEL’S The Elves of Christmas 2022 Celebrate the Holidays