I went to one of my older American Girl catalogs and found pf-gt13 G, but not F these dolls were call America girl today and you could order them for 84.00 by choosing the hair and eye colors to what you wish for She comes in an outfit ready for fun. So many outfits were for sale I have seen the apron too. My suggestion is to write American Girl I have provided the address for you and maybe they will tell you. She really sounds cute

http://store.americangirl.com/agshop/static/home.jsf

ღஐAWESOME LOT OF BRATZ DOLLS CLOTHES SHOES ACCESSORIES LOT 4 NICE PRETTY ღஐღ US $7.99

DOLL CLOTHES FIT AMERICAN GIRL Bitty Baby twins Winter outfit accessories US $23.95

ღஐAWESOME LOT OF BRATZ DOLLS CLOTHES SHOES ACCESSORIES LOT 3 NICE PRETTY ღஐღ US $7.99

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ღஐAWESOME LOT OF BRATZ DOLLS CLOTHES SHOES ACCESSORIES MOVIE LOT 1 NICE ღஐღ US $7.99

POLLY POCKET BOYS DOLLS CLOTHES ACCESSORIES LOT 16 PIECES WINTER SUMMER SPORTSS US $9.99

60 pcs Barbie My Scene Bratz Liv Doll Clothing Clothes Pants Tops Accessories US $39.99

BARBIE DOLLS 2BARBIE JEEP AND CLOTHESACCESSORIESLOOK US $12.50

WINTER CLOTHES 4 AMERICAN GIRL DOLL Lavender fleece outfit plus accessories US $12.95

WINTER CLOTHES 4 AMERICAN GIRL DOLL Fuschia suade like chenille accessories US $12.95

WINTER CLOTHES 4 AMERICAN GIRL DOLL Creamy Sheep like outfit plus accessories US $12.95

2 Polly Pocket Dolls w Hair 30 Pcs Clothes Accessories 2 Cars Mattel 2001 US $5.00

Lot 5 Pcs Barbie Dresses Clothes 6 Pairs Shoes Gown Up Dolls Accessory New B5 US $3.99

lot large of Barbie dolls mixed dolls clothes accessories furniture US $80.00

BRATZ ACCESSORIES CLOTHES SHOES LOT for 95 BRATZ DOLLS US $9.99

BARBIE DOLL CLOTHES ACCESSORIES SHOES NUDE HIGH HEELS NEW 600^^ US $4.95

BARBIE DOLL CLOTHES ACCESSORIES SHOES OPEN TOE HIGH HEELS NEW 511^^ US $3.95

VINTAGE Tammy Book Pepper Doll Clothes Accessories—RARE SLIPPERS US $12.50

BRATZ GLAM CAR VAN CAMPER with HOT TUB DOLLS CLOTHES ACCESSORIES US $59.99

VINTAGE Tammy Doll ClothesAccessories—GREAT COMPLETERS US $15.75

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New Rhinestone Silver Red Necklace Earrings Jewelry for Barbie 2116 US $16.99

New Rhinestone Silver Black Necklace Earrings Jewelry for Barbie 2115 US $16.99

New Rhinestone Silver Blue Necklace Earrings Jewelry for Barbie 2114 US $16.99

New Rhinestone Gold Red Necklace Earrings Jewelry for Barbie 1820 US $16.99

New Rhinestone Silver Black Necklace Earrings Jewelry for Barbie 1784 US $16.99

New Rhinestone Silver Pool Blue Necklace Earrings Jewelry for Barbie 1783 US $16.99

New Rhinestone Silver Red Necklace Earrings Jewelry for Barbie 1782 US $16.99

New Rhinestone Silver Blue Necklace Earrings Jewelry for Barbie 1648 US $16.99

New Rhinestone Silver Red Necklace Earrings Jewelry for Barbie 1608 US $16.99

New Rhinestone Silver Green Necklace Earrings Jewelry for Barbie 1605 US $16.99

New Rhinestone Gold Necklace Earrings Jewelry for Barbie 1590 US $16.99

New Rhinestone Silver Necklace Earrings Jewelry for Barbie 2118 US $16.99

New Rhinestone Silver Red Necklace Earrings Jewelry for Barbie 1872 US $16.99

New Rhinestone Silver Red Necklace Earrings Jewelry for Barbie 1878 US $16.99

New Rhinestone Silver Blue Necklace Earrings Jewelry for Barbie 1880 US $16.99

New Rhinestone Silver Frushia Necklace Earrings Jewelry for Barbie 1592 US $16.99

New Rhinestone Silver Red Necklace Earrings Jewelry for Tyler Sydney 3279 US $19.99

New Rhinestone Silver Blue Necklace Earrings Jewelry for Tyler Sydney 3274 US $16.99

RHINESTONE NECKLACE EARRINGS 307 FOR 16 FASHION DOLLS US $7.99

VINTAGE RHINESTONE DOLL JEWELRY NECKLACE EARRINGS FOR MADAME ALEXANDER CISSY US $24.99

Aww, that's pretty.
I suggest wearing a few accessories... maybe earrings and a bracelet. I'd avoid a necklace if she's going to be wearing a jacket... it would be too cluttered.

Make sure it's something simple and elegant, not all bling-blingish. xD
Enjoy your special day! =)

Rhinestone Jewelry - Girls' next best friend

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Patricia Rose Porcelain Angel Doll 14 Inches with Stand 1996 US $10.00

Set Of Three 3 Porcelain Dolls One Stand Up Clown Rag Doll Toy Toys Collectors US $2.95

Porcelain clown dolls collection with stands US $50.00

12 SOFT EXPRESSIONS PORCELAIN WEDDING DOLL WITH STAND US $20.99

Beautiful White Gowned Victorian Style Porcelain Bride Doll Includes Wood Stand US $26.65

READY TO PERFORM HANDMADE 17 PORCELAIN DOLL WITH STAND US $.99

Rose Maiden Victorian Style Porcelain Doll Matching Lacy Gown Bonnet w Stand US $26.65

PIERROT PORCELAIN JESTER DOLL RUSS 195 INCHES TALL PLUS STAND US $12.99

COA STAND PORCELAIN BISQUE COLLECTOR CHOICE VALENTINE RED DOLL LARGE NIB VTG NR US $24.99

12 Victorian Style Porcelain Doll with Stand and Beautifully Dressed US $9.99

BEAUTIFUL PORCELAIN LADY DOLL IN MINT GREEN AND LACE WITH STAND AND BOX US $14.99

Blonde curls blue eyes porcelain Doll with stand US $19.99

BEAUTIFUL 18 TALL PORCELAIN DOLL W MATCHING HAT A WHITE METAL STAND US $7.50

Set of Victorian Dressed 15 Twin fine porcelain dolls by Rose with stands US $29.00

NEW CAMELLIA GARDEN PORCELAIN DOLL BY TRACY LYNN 17 TALL WITH WOODEN STAND US $19.95

Amish Mennonite Porcelain Brown eyed Boy Doll with stand LQQK US $19.95

HERITAGE Musical Porcelain 17 Victorian Collectible Doll w Tag Stand US $24.95

Porcelain Special Collector Edition 16 Victorian Doll with Stand Beautiful US $19.95

Pretty porcelain doll on stand no box beautiful condition US $8.99

SEYMOUR MANN COLLECTIBLE PORCELAIN DOLL ELIZABETH AND STAND US $75.00

I'm afraid of losing my fiancee every time he leaves the house. How sad is that?

But I share your fear, dolls and such scare the poo out of me. Have you seen Dead Silence? EEK!

I'm also afraid of the side and end of the bed when I'm laying down. I ALWAYS expect the little grudge kid to be there and to jump out at me, or the main character from Dead Silence to be staring at me with a popped jaw.

LE Phantom and Christine

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8 9 BJD New Golden Blonde Pink Wig Monique Gold Collection 23cm 1 3 SD Doll US $39.99

my scene barbie dollooak repaint dollmonique gold doll wig US $35.00

Monique PAIGE Wig Gld Reddish Blonde Size 6 7 YoSd Dollfie US $21.95

Black Monique Gold curly wig 7 8 fits Kim Lasher Lotus MSD BJD US $10.99

Blond Monique Gold London wig 7 8 fits Kim Lasher Lotus MSD BJD US $14.29

Purple Monique Gold long wig 6 7 Kaye Wiggs Yo SD dollfie BJD US $11.99

Monique Sassy Wig Light Gld Blonde Size 8 9 SD BJD shown on Kim Lasher Alice US $27.46

Monique LOVELY Wig Gld Straw Blonde Size 8 9 SD Dollfie shown on Lasher Alice US $27.46

Monique Jojo Wig Strawberry Gold Size 8 9 SD BJD US $29.94

Wig BJD 1 3 SD sz 8 9 Monique Gold Celestyn Pale Blond US $19.95

Wig BJD 1 3 SD sz 8 9 Monique Gold Destiny Auburn Wine US $18.95

Wig for Evangeline Ghastly Ginger Wig Bright RED size 6 7 Monique Gold US $23.95

Monique Gold Doll Wig Paris 6 7 Carrot Red Gorgeous US $24.45

Monique Gold Doll Wig PARIS 8 9 Carrot Red Gorgeous US $29.45

Monique Gold Doll Wig 8 9 JRock Soft Red US $29.95

Monique Gold Doll Wig 6 7 JRock Soft Red US $24.45

Monique Gold Doll Wig 7 8 JRock Soft Red US $26.65

Monique Gold Doll Wig 7 8 JRock Nearly Black US $26.65

Monique Gold Doll Wig 6 7 JRock Nearly Black US $24.45

Monique Gold Doll Wig 8 9 JRock Light Ash Brown US $29.95

Monique Lace Wig ( Femi Collection)

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How many American Girl mini dolls are there?

I'm trying to collect all of the mini American Girl dolls and I have found 15 dolls - Julie, Josefina, Samantha, Felicity (original and with purple dress), Molly, Emily, Kaya, Elizabeth, Nellie, Kit, Ruthie, Addy, Kirsten, and Rebecca. If that is all could you please tell me and if there is any more could you list them? Thanks so much!

That is all of them! I love American girl dolls! I have 13 regular ones and one mini one. Hope this helps! =)

Handmade Cotton Party Dresses Clothes fit 18 inch American Girl doll S23 US $10.99

American Girl Retired Bitty Baby Travel Outfit dress lot US $15.99

Summer Dress and Hat Fits American Girl and other 18 inch dolls US $4.00

DOLL CLOTHES FIT AMERICAN GIRL DRESS PURSE US $9.50

2PCs Doll Clothes Outfit Wedding dress for 18 american girl new US $8.99

NEW Authentic AMERICAN GIRL Samantha HoLiDaY Cranberry DRESS Tights Hair Bow US $49.99

GREEN DRESS CLOTHES FITS AMERICAN GIRL DOLL 18 DOLLS US $6.30

AMERICAN GIRL DOLL 18 SAMANTHA PLEASANT COMPANY IN BOX CHRISTMAS DRESS RETIRED US $125.00

Fits American Girl 18 Doll Hand Crafted Clothes 3pc Peace Sign Dress Leggings US $10.99

Fits American Girl 18 Doll Hand Crafted Clothes 3pc Zebra Dress Purple Leggings US $10.99

AMERICAN GIRL PLEASANT COMPANY Outfit DRESS AND BLOUSE 2 PCS US $7.99

American Girl doll Kanani Aqua Blue Pink Tropical Beach Dress Bitty Baby Cute US $4.99

American Girl 18 Doll Crocheted 5 pc Dress Outfit US $20.00

American Girl Samanthas Christmas Dress Gently Uesd Great Condition RETIRED US $15.99

American Girl Doll Samantha Dress Pleasant Company US $7.99

Doll Clothes Fits American Girl Green Party Dress St Patricks Day US $12.99

Matching Easter Dresses for Girl sz 8 18 Doll Clothes fit American Girls US $29.99

1PCs Doll Outfir Clothes Princess Dress for 18 american girl new B R US $7.99

Doll Clohtes Fit American Girl Bitty Baby Pink Silver Stars Princess DressCrown US $15.95

Fits American Girl 18 Doll Clothes Handcrafted Pink Birthday Party Dress US $14.99

Finding Deals on American Girl Clothes

Some little girl's best friend is their American Girl doll (18 inches) because they are fun, pretty, have an interesting life story, and have beautiful hair for your little girl to fix and primp.  All kinds of clothes, DVD's, books, beds, and other accecssories are available through AmericanGirl.com.  If you have all of the money in the world to spend on your little girl and her doll, then you will find their site a one stop shop to happiness for your little girl that provides hours of fun pretend play.

If you are on a budget, Target's website sells Our Generation dolls, which are also 18" tall.  They can fit in the same things that American Girls can fit in and are a good alternative if your little girl just has to have a doll where she can fix her hair, but with a lot lower prices.  These dolls generally cost under $30.  You can find clothes and other accessories for them as well.

If your little girl just has to have the real thing, then indulge her, but save on the clothes and accessories.  She doesn't have to have just American girl brand clothes for her doll.  There are many places that sell alternatives to these expensive clothes for a fraction of the cost.  You can find doll clothes for $2-$25 that are just as beautiful as the ones at the A.G. Store.

For example, Little Adventures sells a line of princess costumes for little girls that have exact match doll dresses.  Cinderella doll dresses and Sleeping Beauty doll clothes are the most popular.  But, many of the other doll dresses come with fun and interesting accessories.  The princess Snow White doll dress comes with a matching sequin cape and a red bow for her hair and the Medieval princess doll dress in deep purple comes with a matching cone hat that is really cute!  Their dresses are only $16 and often go on sale during the holidays or in off-seasons.  If the price wasn't enough, these 18 inch doll clothes are machine washable, so if your little girl has a tea party or birthday with her doll and gets tea, punch, or birthday cake on her doll dress, mom can throw it in the wash and it will be as good as new!  The princess doll clothes from Little Adventures are also designed to fit plush animals such as Build a Bear.

Hang up her clothes with doll hangers you can find on ebay for about 50 cents.  You can find doll clothes armoires for clothes storage.

After she's dressed, your little girl will want to fix her doll's hair.  You will find that the American Girl brand brushes are the best ones to use to protect their hair.  Did you know that if your doll's hair gets cut or ruined that you can send in the head to A.G. and get it replaced with a new one!  They have amazing customer service and your little girls can use their own hair accessories in their doll's hair or buy new ones at the store for them to wear in their hair.

Fashion is important for girls and she will go to every effort to dress her own doll just how she would like to look, so splurge on the doll and conserve with the clothes and you will find a happy compromise between mom and daughter and you will find her pretending for hours with her fun new doll!

About the Author

Shelby Strong is an at home mom of 3 kids. She enjoys running an online store called My Cute Dressups where she sells Cinderella Dresses, and other princess costumes like Sleeping Beauty dresses, Snow White costumes, princess accessories, boy costumes and more.

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PRIMITIVE RAGGEDY ANN PATTERN Raggedy Ann Santa Ornament 10 US $7.49

PRIMITIVE RAGGEDY ANN PATTERN Where the Crow Flies 35 FROM ARTIST US $7.49

PRIMITIVE RAGGEDY ANN PATTERN Raggedy Annie Andy 24 FROM ARTIST US $7.49

PRIMITIVE RAGGEDY ANN PATTERN Pocketful of Love Annie 24 FROM ARTIST US $7.49

PRIMITIVE RAGGEDY ANN PATTERN Annie 24 Beatrice Bunny 11 FROM ARTIST US $7.49

PRIMITIVE RAGGEDY ANN PATTERN My Little Dollies 26 FROM ARTIST US $7.49

PRIMITIVE RAGGEDY ANN PATTERN Angels Gather 24 11 FROM ARTIST US $7.49

PRIMITIVE RAGGEDY ANN PATTERN Catch a Falling Star 19 FROM ARTIST US $7.49

ORIGINAL PRIMITIVE RAGGEDY ANN PATTERN Annie 20 with Ginger 8 FROM ARTIST US $7.49

PRIMITIVE RAGGEDY ANN PATTERN Annie Best Friends Bear 24 FROM ARTIST US $7.49

PRIMITIVE RAGGEDY ANN PATTERN Quilt Heart Annie 18 FROM ARTIST US $7.49

PRIMITIVE RAGGEDY ANN PATTERN Kindred Spirits 14 FROM ARTIST US $7.49

Primitive Raggedy Ann Doll Handmade with Gingerbread Man Andy Loves Me 27 US $99.00

PRIMITIVE RAGGEDY ANN PATTERN Libby LuLu Ladybug 23 US $7.49

Primitive Country Cute Vintage look Raggedy Ann Andy Doll weighted half figures US $8.99

PRIMITIVE RAGGEDY ANN PATTERN Hilda the Broom Maker 34 FROM ARTIST US $7.49

PRIMITIVE RAGGEDY ANN PATTERN Annie 25 Santa 10 FROM ARTIST US $7.49

PRIMITIVE RAGGEDY ANN PATTERN Raggedy Ann Andy Peg Hangers 10 US $7.49

PRIMITIVE RAGGEDY ANN PATTERN Annie 20 with Ginger 8 FROM ARTIST US $7.49

PRIMITIVE RAGGEDY ANN PATTERN Mattie Raggedy Witch 30 FROM ARTIST US $7.49

Go to this website: www.patternpage.com they have tons of patterns for primitive raggies and all things primitive .

Have fun!

Primtive Raggedys Dolls

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Primitive Raggedy Ann

Thank goodness there are people like you and I in the world.
Frankly, there's nothing wrong with being excited so easily, if you think about it. It's much better than being underly excited and only expressing happiness once a moon, right?
You learn to appreciate the little things in life and you'll never have a dull moment. You should take the fact that you get excited about everything as a good thing, sweetie!
Best of luck and love!

ENCHANTED EVENING REPRO BARBIE US $15.00

Reproduction Barbie doll lot silken flame solo spotlight and enchanted evening US $21.99

NUDE BARBIE 1960s BRUNETTE Retro Reproduction ENCHANTED EVENING for OOAK or Play US $11.99

Enchanted Evening Blond 1996 Barbie Doll US $12.99

Enchanted Evening Brunette 1996 Barbie Doll US $20.00

Barbie 1960 Reproduction Enchanted Evening US $15.00

NIB BARBIE DOLL 1995 ENCHANTED EVENING REPRODUCTION US $14.99

Barbie Blonde Enchanted Evening 1960 Reproduction US $15.00

Vintage Barbie Enchanted Evening Miniature Chilton Tea Set US $7.40

BARBIE ENCHANTED EVENING COLLECTOR EDITION US $6.99

VINTAGE BARBIE 1960 ENCHANTED EVENING STOLE 983 TAGGED EXC US $8.00

VINTAGE BARBIE DOLLS ENCHANTED EVENING GLOVES WONDERFUL FREE SHIPPING US $19.99

Clinton Barbie Enchanted Evening China Set from 1996 US $14.00

1962 Vintage Single Barbie Case Bubblecut in Enchanted Evening Friday Night Date US $24.95

Vintage BARBIE Doll ENCHANTED EVENING Pink Gown Fur Stole Dress 1960 63 US $9.99

BARBIE 1996 NOSTALGIC ENCHANTED EVENING BRUNETTE REPRO NRFB US $5.99

BARBIE REPRO ENCHANTED EVENING COMPLETE ENSEMBLE NEW US $12.00

NUDE BARBIE 1960s BLONDE Retro Reproduction Enchanted Evening OOAK or Play US $11.99

BARBIE Enchanted Evening Vintage 1960 FASHION DOLL REPRODUCTION Brunette NRFB US $23.95

BARBIE Enchanted Evening Vintage 1960 FASHION DOLL REPRODUCTION Blonde NRFB US $23.95

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Pants Halter for Tyler Wentworth Sydney Brenda tonner US $8.00

Halter Pants for Tyler Sydney Brenda tonner dolls US $8.00

Tonner Outfit For 16 Tyler Brenda Sydney US $19.99

Tonner Outfit For 16 Tyler Brenda Sydney New US $19.99

Tonner Yachting Party Fashion Tyler Brenda Sydney US $19.99

Black Cocktail Dress 4 Tyler Brenda Sydney tonner dolls US $6.00

Black Pants Red Blouse for Tyler Wentworth Sydney Brenda tonner dolls US $6.99

Knit Halter Top for Tyler Sydney Brenda tonner dolls US $4.00

Pink Crocheted Halter Top 4 Tyler Sydney Brenda tonner US $4.00

Red Crocheted Halter for Tyler Wentworth Sydney Brenda etc tonner US $5.00

Checked Halter and Red Capris for Tyler Wentworth Sydney Brenda etc tonner US $6.99

Sydney Chase MODERN MOOD Tonner LE 1500 Tyler Brenda Extremely HTF Doll US $99.99

Bathing Suit for Tyler Wentworth Sydney Brenda others tonner US $4.99

Bathing Suit for Tyler Wentworth Sydney Brenda tonner US $4.99

Green Crocheted Halter 4 Tyler Sydney brenda tonner US $5.00

White Red Sweater 4 Tyler Sydney Brenda tonner dolls US $6.99

Sweater for Tyler Sydney Brenda tonner dolls US $6.99

Tonner Earrings for Tonner Tyler Sydney Brenda US $3.99

Tonner Silver earrings for Tonner Tyler Sydney Brenda US $4.99

Red Capri Pants Silver Halter for Tyler Wentworth Sydney Brenda tonner US $6.59

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POLLY POCKET BOYS DOLLS CLOTHES ACCESSORIES LOT 16 PIECES WINTER SUMMER SPORTSS US $9.99

Polly Pocket doll lot pop n swap US $5.99

HUGE LOT OF POLLY POCKET DOLLS BIG ONES LITTLE DOLLS CARS ACCESSORIES US $37.99

Lot of Polly Pocket Furniture and Accessories doll scooters beds pillow US $4.99

HUGE lot of Polly Pocket Accessories and a Car US $5.99

POLLY POCKET CASECAR3 DOLLSLOT CLOTHESACCSLOOK AT IT US $14.99

Vintage Lot Of Bluebird Polly Pockets Figures with Cases US $68.84

POLLY POCKET CRUISE SHIP5 DOLLSFURNITURELOT ACCS US $29.99

HUGE Lot POLLY POCKET DOLLS 1 BOY DOLL CLOTHES SHOES BAGS HATS 120 US $9.99

23 POLLY POCKETS LOT Clothes Dolls Car Skate Board CINDERELLA SNOW WHITE More C US $9.99

Polly Pocket LOT Room House Dollhouse Bed Chairs Salon Vanity Chair Hangers LK US $5.00

POLLY POCKET BLUEBIRD LOT 2 HOUSES COTTAGES 1994 1995 ENGLAND US $4.99

Lot of 2 Polly Pocket doll sets Pollyworld Fashions Polly tastic bag US $17.99

Lot Of Polly Pocket Dolls Furniture Scooter Beds Couch Accessories More US $24.95

HUGE Polly Pocket Lot 39 Dolls 76 Shoes 250 Clothes Purses Hats Hangers US $39.99

Two Massive Lots Of Polly Pocket HousesAccesoriesDollsCompacts US $99.00

LOT OF POLLY POCKET FISHER PRICE MATTEL BARBIE DOLLHOUSE FURNITURE US $14.95

142 piece LOT Polly Pocket CLOTHES lot US $7.99

Lot Of 17 Pair Of Polly Pocket Doll Shoes Boots Dress Shoes Flip Flops More US $17.95

Big Polly Pocket Carrying Case 7 dolls and lots of accessories US $19.99

Polly pocket i loved it. hehe yep i played with it wen i was 8 or 9 i think it was. i wanted the only with the pool but, i never got it. good memories tho. i'd spend all day playing with it. and getting new accessories for it. i'd liked it more than Barbie dolls. alot more fun.

The Short List: Some Thoughts on Time

Is there a subject more charged than that of time, especially among parents? It is the source of many of our conversations ("How are you?" "Busy!") and much of our guilt.

Time is also a subject that has been too much on my mind lately, leaving me feeling a little short of breath without knowing exactly why.

Maybe it is because, of late, we have known way too many people coping with untimely, tragic deaths. Anytime someone younger than you dies unexpectedly, it tends to make you squint at your life and your choices and to wonder whether you are going to be granted much more time to continue making them.

Maybe it is because my middle child started Kindergarten and my baby boy is turning 4, and it is finally dawning on me that the phrase I have heard endlessly for the last seven or so years, something about "enjoy this time because it goes so fast," may, in fact, be sound advice. When my kids were younger, I would smile politely to all the well wishers who said this to me while thinking they did not really know what they were talking about. Some of those days playing Tea Party and Polly Pockets did not exactly whiz past. I am starting to see that the days at home can stretch long, but the years rush right by. Now it is just me and my youngest together all day and I find myself holding on to each moment with both hands.

I find it easier now to nestle into the time spent with my son. Even apart from him, I find myself spending more time doing things I enjoy and less time trying to convince myself that I enjoy something that I really do not enjoy much at all. There is nothing like having a child to make you realize that your life is very important and very short.

Maybe the key to all this time management talk is to have a really short list of things that are important to you; things that bring you ultimate pleasure. And when you get too busy to engage fully in those things, maybe it is just a cue to back off and shorten the list some more.

When my list gets too long, my kids fall apart. There is one thing I have discovered I need to do as a parent, at least to my three kids at their present ages and stages. It is this: Avoid rushing, absolutely as much as possible. It takes planning ahead, but not a lot. Just adding three minutes to the process of getting in and out of the car can make all the difference in the experience, and it has improved my relationship with my children in a big way. My kids are simply no good at hurrying. My oldest daughter gets panicky; my younger daughter slows down even more, no doubt for the attention it inevitably grants her; and for my youngest, it just squashes all his fun. He quietly hurries along but not without flashing me a look that says "You are a party pooper."

After some reflection, I realize he is right: Rushing makes me the ultimate party pooper. I suppose I am no good at it either. I want to teach my kids about the proper use of time: I want my kids to let something inside them determine their pace. I want them to know the joy of focus and of making conscious choices about how, where, and why they are spending their time. I want them to know the joy inherent in each moment and how to hold it there and savor it without squashing it by rushing through it. I want them to have short lists, with each item carefully and consciously chosen.

That is what is so appealing (and sometimes misunderstood) about this notion of the Simple Life. It is not that you shun things that are nice. It is that you are not a slave to anyone or anything or any series of payments. It is that you have the time to sit long on the sofa and talk to your kids, and pet your dog, and check in on your in laws, if that is what you wish to do, and to create whatever you wish to create.

At the end of the day, I want my girls to remember a mama who dressed in cozy sweaters, and always had time for a long cup of hot chocolate and to talk in depth about anything at all. Who had the time to write and think and share and to just be. And I do not have to rush anywhere to do that.

Each of us has the time to do all the things that are important to us, as long as each of those things truly deserves a place on your short list. And the only person who has any sort of say about the items on that list is you.

About the Author

Susie Cortright is the founder of
Momscape.com and
Susies-Coupons.com
, where she handpicks only the very best online coupons and products, including
online coupons for children's clothing.

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2005 GROOVY GIRLS Dolls PETRAGEOUS Plush GIDDI HORSE Pony with clothes US $17.99

Groovy Girl Doll US $.99

NEW Troop Groovy Girls STRONG SIERRA Doll Girl Scouts US $16.99

Groovy Girls Toy Plush Cloth Rag Soft Doll Sesilia 14 Cecilia US $6.99

Groovy Girls Princess Ariana Special Edition Doll US $14.95

Groovy Girl Doll Super Set In Great Condition Smoke Free Home US $35.00

Groovy Girl Dolls and Bunk Set In Great Condition Smoke Free Home US $50.00

EUC Groovy Girls Doll Pink and Purple Dutchess Horse w Sound Neighs Whinnys US $22.95

Groovy Girl Doll and Pony In Great Condition Smoke Free Home US $20.00

Groovy Girl Doll In Great Condition Smoke Free Home US $10.00

Groovy Girl Doll and Bedroom In Great Condition Smoke Free Home US $35.00

Groovy Girl Doll Pony and Bedroom In Great Condition Smoke Free Home US $40.00

Groovy Girls Dolls Gwen Oki and Reese US $9.99

Groovy Girl Scuba Doll In Great Condition Smoke Free Home US $20.00

GROOVY GIRLS PLUSH ANGELIQUE DOLL WITH BLONDE W PURPLE HIGHLIGHTS ORIGINAL DRESS US $9.99

Groovy Girls Includes couch chair 6 dolls a horse and a Groovy Girls bag US $90.00

Groovy Girls doll day bed approx 12 US $5.99

Groovy Girls Dolls and Horse US $22.45

Four Groovy Girl Plastic Dolls Britta Blair Oki and Valana US $2.49

Groovy Girls Plush Dolls Toy 13 lot of 9 with extras US $16.95

I have a Friends to made doll and they're great! Check the website at www.friends2bmade.com They have another doll on the site that is about the size of a Build A Bear. It's SO cute like the one you seen. Check the website that might be it
The other doll is called Sweethearts. Click the shop button and you'll see the name or just click on Whats new. I think this might be it..

groovy girl land by maddi and hannah

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Groovy Girls Doll