The Result Are In! Poll #5

Heyy guys! I held a poll on my blog for the past few weeks. Since Saige is a really big topic now in the AG community, that's what I made the question about.

21 people voted and here's the results:

The Question... Will You Be Purchasing Saige?

Definitely                                      (52%)    11 People

If I like the rest of her collection    (14%)     3 People

Maybe...                                      (28%)     6 People

No                                               (4%)       1 Person

So that's what you voted :)

My opinion: I think that I will be purchasing Saige. I started saving for her in August :) I was just so excited for a new GOTY. When I found out that she would be into art it just made me 10x more excited...I love art: some of my favorites in art specifically are drawing and coloring.

Have a new idea for a poll? Leave a comment down below and in the results for the poll you'll get a shout-out. 

Thanks for reading/commenting!

Budgeting Money for American Girl

Heyy AG lovers!  Today I'm going to be sharing with you some budgeting strategies I use when it comes to American Girl.  Whenever I decide I want to put aside money for American Girl or purchase something from AG, I count all my money.  So, what do you do after you've saved all this money? Do you spend it all? Do you keep saving?  These are questions I think about, because while saving money is a popular topic, budgeting doesn't seem to be out there as much. So I put together this post  :)

1. Count Your Money
   This post will help most if you have a lot, maybe over $200, because that's when budgeting your money can become more important.

2. Wishlist
    Creating a wishlist can be fun, so put together a list of what you'd like most. From there, you can figure out what you would like to get. Put in some non-AG items too :)

3. Saving What You Have
    Put aside some money to keep saving, if you'd like. That way, you still have some money and you have a starting point for saving after you've spend some money.

4. American Girl/Non-American Girl
    My suggestion would be to put some money aside for non-ag items, like clothing, other hobbies you're interested in/toys , camera, etc. I love art, so for me these other things include art supplies. Try putting 1/4 of your money aside for other items, and keep the remaining 3/4 for American Girl. If you have many other interests other than American Girl, try half for AG and half for whatever else you'd like. Take the non-AG items from your wishlist and put that with your money.

5. American Girl
    AG is expensive, so take a look at the AG items on your wishlist and total the cost. If you have less money than what your wishlist costs, split your list in two. Things you'd like most, and things you want but can wait. This way you're not permanently removing anything and you can get it at a later time. Now, you're ready to order or buy AG items.

5. *Remember*
A few things to remember:
*AG releases and retires items. If you're worried that something may retire soon, get that first. Also, they release new items. If you are around a time when you know AG usually releases new things, wait to see if you like anything from the release.

*You don't have to spend all your money at once. It is okay to keep saving some if you'd like.

*Remember what you like most. If you didn't originally want something, don't "talk yourself into" an item just because you have money for it, if you don't really like it that much.

If you'd like to see Saige, see my post here: http://ag4ever365.blogspot.com/2012/11/saige-goty-2013.html
Now that you know what she looks like, maybe she's your next item to budget money for :)

How do you budget your money? Let me know in the comments below. Thanks for reading/commenting!

Saige GOTY 2013 with Picture

Heyy guys! A photo of the doll Saige is here! Who/where/when the photo was taken by is unknown, and Doll Diaries has the photo on their website. I decided to share my opinion. Here she is:

She's so pretty! She has a fair complexion, different than what most people thought she would have. Since the book description said she lived in New Mexico, people though she would have a more Hispanic complexion. So I must say that I was surprised to see what she looks like. She is very pretty though!! She has blue-ish eyes (2 year in a row!) and brownish hair. I was surprised that she had blue eyes though...McKenna and now Saige do, that's two Girl of the Year's in a row. He hair is brown, although it looks like it has some brownish-red in it. Her meet outfit is very cute. It looks to be two separate pieces, although it may be a dress. Her horse is on the cover with her and you can see the Meet book better here. 

Also, I apologize for not posting in a while....my family's house lost power due to the storm.

So, do you like Saige GOTY 2013? Leave your opinion down below :)

Zoe In Ireland - Video of Pictures from Ireland

Heyy guys! Today I uploaded a video with pictures from Ireland! Here it is:

I put the pictures into a video and added some music, YouTube had Irish music so I chose that :)

I had so much fun! :D Ireland is such a beautiful country! We explored many backroads, and visited castles, and ate at a Medieval Banquet at a folk park in Bunratty. I loved the trip and had a wonderful time!

Thanks for reading/commenting! :)

My Birthday

Heyy guys! My birthday was recently so I'm going to be telling you what AG things I got! :)  I'm really excited and am making a video as well, that should be on my YouTube channel this week. 
So I got....

Courtyard Furniture! I'm really happy that I was able to get this as it was a limited edition item and wasn't in the latest catalogue because they're retiring it this year. 

Marie-Grace's Summer Outfit - This is a gorgeous dress and comes with a hat and shoes as well. It was another limited edition item.

Cecile's Summer Outfit - A dress, shoes, and bonnet. This is really pretty and looks wonderful on Cecile!

Lacy Parasol - A Cecile & Marie-Grace item that I just love! It's so realistic and really cute :)

Weekend Fun Outfit - A MAG outfit, I love this one! This was my favorite outfit from the June 2012 release earlier this year.

Doll Hair Studio DVD - A DVD that shows how to do about 50 styles on your AG doll


And now for the completely unexpected surprise gift...

Kit & Ruthie!!
I'm so happy to have Kit and Ruthie in my AG doll collection now. I recieved these two lovely dolls and was shocked and so surprised when I opened the box! I also got their Meet Accessories and the book they came with. 
Kit Doll, Book, and Accessories
Ruthie Doll, Book, and Accessories 

Thanks for reading this post and I hope to have pictures up soon!

New AG Items-Caroline & MAG! ~ September 2012

heyy guys! I'm so excited to show you the new AG September release :) I was really surprised at how many photos made it onto the internet this time, AG usually conceals everything extremely well especially their new historical characters! Anyway, here are the pictures!

We'll Start With Caroline:
Caroline Doll, Book, & Accessories $124

Although you've probably seen Caroline already, here she is!

Caroline's Boxed Set $39.95


Caroline's Skiff $175

It has "Miss Caroline" printed on the front

Caroline's Travel Outfit $28


Caroline's Spencer & Hat $24


Caroline's Travel Basket $32


Caroline's Bed & Bedding $125


Caroline's Nightgown $24


Caroline's Nightgown for Girls $42


Caroline's Cat, Inkpot $22


Caroline's Birthday Dress $28


Caroline's Party Set $68

Caroline's Table & Chairs $140


Caroline's Winter Coat & Cap $32


Caroline's Ice Skating Set $22


Caroline's Holiday Gown $36


Caroline's Parlor $300

MAG Items:
Purple Party Outfit for Dolls + Charm $36


Purple Party Outfit for Girls:
Purple Party Dress $68


Velvet Jacket $38


Party Tights $12


Party Headband $12


Rosy Red Outfit for Dolls + Charm $36


Rosy Red Outfit for Girls:
Rosy Red Dress $68


Rosy Red Headband $12


Holiday Accessories for Dolls $32


Snowboard Outfit + Charm $34


Snowboard & Gear $38


Winter Chalet $150

Cute! I love to ski and my doll has the Ski Outfit.... :)

Soft-as-Snow Outfit + Charm $34


Snowy Earmuffs $10


2-in-1 Ice Skating Set + Charm $48

This picture gets a bit confusing - you get one leotard, one wrap sweater, one pair pants, one skirt, and one pair of pants. They're just showing the two ways you can have your doll wear the outfit.

Sugar & Spice Baking Set $58

This looks so cute!

Casual Chic Outfit + Charm $34


Reindeer PJs for Dolls + Charm $28


Reindeer Pajamas for Girls:
Reindeer PJs for Girls $40


Pink Slippers for Girls $22


Dreamy Nightstand Set $58


Pretty Pink Coat Set + Charm $34


What do you like from the new release? It's all so cute-what are your favs? Share your opinion down below in the comments :)  
Also, the new books will be in a separate post. Thanks for reading/commenting!

Read An Excerpt From "Meet Caroline"!

heyy! I'm uber excited because American Girl posted a "Meet Caroline" excerpt! Click this link to read it:
http://www.americangirl.com/welcome/ourbooks.php?bookid=meetcaroline

I read it and I can't wait to read the whole book :)
Did you like it? Let me know down in the comments below!

American Girl Place: New Locations

heyy! Have you ever been to an American Girl Place? I've been to the one in NYC and it was awesome! I'd love to go to the one in Chicago, even though it's changed alot since it first opened, it was the first AGPlace, so there's something special about it :)
Anyway, I'd love to hear your stories about the AG Place or if you want to go to one!
They have some events and if you go to http://www.americangirl.com/stores/   you can see what events they have at the various stores.
Now onto the main reason for this post, there are two new AG Places coming soon! They've been talked about for a bit but I wanted to wait until I had some more information to do a post. The locations are in Houston, Texas and Miami, Florida.

The AGP in New York

AGP Houston: The "Grand Opening Weekend" is September 15-16 2012. That's a Saturday and a Sunday. There will be a Bistro, Doll Hair Salon, and of course shopping  :)  In addition, there will be a Creativi-Tee shop like many of the other store have.

AGP Miami: They have not listed when the Grand Opening will be yet, other than "opens this fall", but when American Girl does I'll be sure to let you know :)  So far, we know that it will have all the basics: Shopping, Bistro, Doll Hair Salon, and Creativi-Tee Shop.

Are You Excited For The New AG Places? Be Sure To Comment Down Below Your Opinions!
Thanks for reading/commenting and have a wonderful day/weekend!

AG Package Help

heyy! I thinking about ordering some items from American Girl. I'm not quite sure what I might want to order, so I need some help :)  I'm going to keep the limit (money) to $80.  (without shipping & handling) This is just a list of what I'm deciding between. The package will probably be ordered mid-late August.
Julie:
Julie's Summer Skirt Set $28


Marie-Grace & Cécile:   (These Items Are Limited Edition)
Cécile's Summer Outfit           $36
Marie-Grace's Summer Outfit $36

MAG:
Weekend Fun Outfit + Charm    $30
Butterfly Twist Dress + Charm   $30

Please Comment Letting Me Know What You Think I Should Get :)
I'm so grateful for everyone who gives their opinions, you really do help me!
Thanks for reading/commenting!

Caroline Info!! With Picture Of Her!

Heyy! I'm so excited because on American Girl's Facebook Page they revealed a picture of Caroline Abott.

Caroline Abott from 1812

She is from Sackets Harbor, New York when the War of 1812 begins. Do you like Caroline? Her blond curls are really pretty and her eye color is so unique: it's a combination of pale green/gray-ish.
Leave your comments below and thanks for reading!

18in Doll Furniture

heyy! I came across a really cool website that sells doll furniture that fits 18in dolls! It's called Payne Street Doll Boutique.
Here's a link to the website: http://www.psdollboutique.com/default.html
They have some really nice furniture. I saw a kitchen set that looked really nice. If you go to their website then you can see the pictures of the different products they have available. I just wanted to share this with you :)
Some of it is a little pricey, though.
Please Note: I am not affiliated with Payne Street Doll Boutique and all opinions are my own.
Thanks for reading/commenting. What do you think of their products?

Scavenger Hunt: AG Doll Catalogue

Heyy! Yesterday I shared a scavenger hunt with you and today I made this AG Doll related one! I'll have more in the future of different types. You can play by yourself or with friends and family.
Here's What You Need (for each person playing):
Old AG Catalogue (one you don't mind cutting out pictures from) (you can choose to have many available)
Glue Stick
Large Piece of Paper (any color)
Ideas For Playing:
If your playing by yourself then you need one of everything, each additional person playing will need another set of items.
So find the items on this list, cut them out of the catalogue, and glue them onto your large piece of paper. Decide if you want to try and find them all or find a certain amount of the things on the list. If playing with more than one person, you could see who can find the most things in a certain amount of time, find everything first, or any other variations you can think of! Note that depending on what catalogue you are using, you might not be able to find everything.
The List:
1.A Retired Doll (Historical, GOTY, or MAG/JLY)
2.Retired Outfit (Historical or GOTY)
3.Retired Outfit (MAG/JLY)
4.An Old MAG/JLY Meet Outfit
5.Clothing That Has Red, White, and Blue in it
6.Clothing That Is For a Holiday (Historical or GOTY)
7.Clothing That Is For A Holiday (MAG/JLY)
8.Five Accessory Sets That Include Food (Any Combination of Historical, GOTY, or MAG/JLY)
9.Something That Costs More Than $300
10.Something That Costs Less Than $10
11.Outfit That Includes Hair Accessory
12.Pajamas for a Retired Doll (Historical or GOTY)
13.Retired Pet (MAG/JLY)
14.Retired Pet (Historical or GOTY)
15.Clothing That Has Been Out For 2 Years (or more!) And Is Still Available
16.Retired GOTY Piece of Furniture
17.Pet That Was Retired But Came Back  :) (You can use the old version or the new version but it has to be that specific pet)
18. Retired AG Book/Kit
19.Your Fave MAG (I gave you an easy one!)
20.A Limited Edition Item (can be currently available or retired; doesn't include an item that will eventually retire it has to be something listed as Limited Edition)
Challenge: All Of The American Girl Pets Ever Available. 
Use A Catalogue of Go Online And Get The Pictures (No Cheating and Looking Them Up On The Internet :)  
Have Fun! Did you play? Tell me if you enjoyed it, or anything else you'd like to say!
Thanks for Reading!

Scavenger Hunt: For You, By AG

Heyy! Today I want to share a fun scavenger hunt with you :)  This one is for You, and in the future I'll have doll-related ones. The reason I am sharing this is because it came out of the American Girl Book Giggles & Games. Here is what the book looks like.

I was going through my AG books the other day, came across it, and decided to share the Scavenger Hunt with you!
Since it was raining today where I live, I though I'd share the Rainy Day Hunt with you :)













Rainy Day Hunt:
Something Purple
a hat
something musical
dice
something gold
stuffed animal
thread that is not black or white
a postcard
a marker or pen
lace
something more than 30 years old
something with a price tag still on it
something with 4 wheels
a picture of an animal
a picture of a baby
something made of rubber
a pair of sunglasses
something with a heart on it
something that bounces
a book with more than 300 pages

There are 20 items on this list. You could copy this onto Word (Or Pages, Google Docs, etc) and print out a few copies to play with family and friends. Have fun!
Bye!

I do not own this picture. Credit goes to American Girl and Barnes & Noble.

New MAG Items Out!!

Heyy! I'm soooo excited for the new AG items! There is one new doll and she is #58. She has dark skin, curly dark brown hair, and brown eyes. 

Here she is!

They also updated the outfit MAG's come in, it's called True Spirit Outfit and don't worry Innerstar U is still up and running! She comes with this outfit, codes for Innerstar U, and a charm keeper necklace.

Now, the rest of the MAG items. After, I'll show the GOTY & Historical new items in a new post

True Spirit Accessories for Dolls

This has a cute cropped jacket, pink hat, purse, InnerstarU library card, and three pretend dollars!

True Spirit Outfit for Girls

Dress Like Your Doll with this new look-alike set to match the MAG outfit. This has a cute pink top, gray skort with double ribbon around the waist, and a pink hat. This top comes in sizes XS to XL, the skort XS to L, and the hat is one size fits all.

Sweet Savannah Dress for Dolls + Charm

This comes with a headband, dress, and black flats. The leopard-print dress has a ruffle on the front. The Brave square charm comes with this outfit.

Sweet Savannah Outfit for Girls

The matching dress and matching headband! AG came out with the headband, something that they don't usually do, to match your doll. The sizes are 6 through 16.

Butterfly Twist Dress for Dolls + Charm

This comes with a dress with an embroidered butterfly, purple boots, and a pink headband. This comes with the Strong rectangle charm.

Butterfly Twist Dress for Girls

Once again, you can dress like your doll with the matching dress. This one come in sizes 6 through 16.

Butterfly Garden PJ's for Dolls + Charm

These come with a long-sleeved blue butterfly top, cropped pants, and fuzzy slippers! This has the Confident heart charm with it.

Garden Robe & Pillow for Dolls

This comes with the hooded robe, butterfly pillow, and a Confident rectangle charm. It goes with the Butterfly Garden PJ's.

Butterfly Garden PJ Collection & Slippers

Dress like Your Doll PJ's! This collection comes with pj's for you and your doll and slippers. Sizes are XS to XL for the girl's pajamas and S to XL for the girl's slippers.

Weekend Fun Outfit for Dolls + Charm

This is a cute outfit that comes with a flowery top, white vest, jeans that can be rolled up or down, and pink strappy sandals. The charm is the Loyal round charm.

Allergy-Free Lunch

This set comes with allergy stickers, two sandwich "kabobs", a medical bracelt, berry smoothie, veggies, a fabric "snack sack", and pretend allergy shot. I think it's really cool that AG came out with this because lots of people have food allergies and this is a way to incorporate that with your doll. You could also use it as a school lunch.

"Feeling Great" Outfit for Dolls + Charm

This set has a pink headband, tank top, work-out pants, and sneakers. The Real heart charm is included.

Volleyball Set for Dolls + Charm

AG has a new volleyball outfit! It has a top, shorts, knee pads, sneakers, two red hair ties, and a doll-sized volleyball. This comes with the Fair rectangle charm.

Roller Skating Set for Dolls + Charm

This is a fun set that has a hoodie, colorful skirt, leg warmers, and skates with wheel that roll. The helmet and wrist guards are sold in a different set called the Sporty Skate Set.  This has the Brave round charm.

Spooky Fun Outfit for Dolls + Charm

This is a new Halloween themed outfit that is spooky and fun at the same time. This has a ghost long-sleeved tee, poufy skirt, candy-corn colored tights, and orange hairbands. It comes with the Smart rectangle charm.

Starry Styling Kit

This fun hair set comes with lots of fun hairstyling goodies! It has 4 claw clips, six hairbands, ten fabric elastics, six heart clips, and 25 mini elastics as well as instructions for making braids!

Meatloaf

This new pet set is a bulldog named Meatloaf! He's really cute and comes with a little collar that says "Meatloaf".

Licorice

Licorice is back in a brand-new Pet Set! She comes with a purple collar with "Licorice" printed on it.

Service Dog Set

This is Chocolate Chip in an updated Pet Set. He comes with his collar as before, but now also comes with a service dog best with a handle your doll can hold and a treat bag for being good.

Fashion Boots

These knee-high boots are perfect for a casual & stylish doll outfit. 

Striped Sneakers

These gray sneakers have purple stripes and elastic laces for a slip-on fit.

Four New Innerstar U Educational Activity Books!

They are Math + Fashion = Fun, Greatest Mistakes, I <3 Art, and Find Your Way. I basically have all the information on them listed in a different post so you can take a look at that: http://ag4ever365.blogspot.com/2012/05/new-american-girl-books-in-june.html

Here are the pictures.

Thanks for reading and I will post the new GOTY and Historical items in a different post soon! Do you like the new AG items? Be sure to leave a comment down below! Have a wonderful day and bye!
I do not own any of these photos. All rights go to American Girl and Mattel.