not rare, at this time of year.
flyers, and catalogues everywhere.
but this particular one caught Sadie's eye.
it was the Maplelea girl catalogue
beautiful dolls, yes. nice clothes- no doubt.but that price tag- yikes.
for a doll?
sorry - but I won't spend more for an outfit for a doll than I do for myself.
so, I was thinking maybe ebay.
maybe an american girls doll. we aren't too picky around here!
but all the ones I saw, and bid on went too high.
and once you add shipping- way too much.
so sorry sweet sadie.but then,
my sister.
who is a deal finder.
found these- Springfield dolls
at Micheals.
for about 1/4 of the price. - and yes, I know not all the same quality, but they are dolls- and will get tossed around, and I don't want to be freaking out every time I see them holding them by their $100 hair! know what I mean?and of course we use the 40 or 50% off coupons whenever we shop there!
(because this poor little doll comes without clothes!)
so, I decided this year both girls will get a doll.
they can play together that way
(that is the plan, anyways)
so, every time I hit Micheals now, I use the coupon for some fun accessories for these girls-
so far I have a pair of glasses and some crocs.
and my sister and I have spent a couple of nights sewing outfits for these poor naked dolls.
now I need to find a fun case to keep the clothes in.
and that is my story of dolls,
and thriftyness,
and what they are getting for Christmas.
4 comments:
My girls want dolls too. I may have to copy you, and you may have to sew clothes for me :)
those will be fun! I've looked into American Girl dolls too, but for 3 girls....I could buy a living room set!
Yikes! Pricey dolls for sure.
Love your frugal idea. Totally! You KNOW I am the Queen of frugal. ; D
oooh that's smart. when i was a girl those dolls where everything and every white bread girl at school had them...i vowed that when i grew up and had a daughter she'd have what i couldn't...she still doesn't have one...cuz i know the price tag! so thanks for making it easier to have just the simple little things in a child's life that she'll always have and remember...well unless of course...she cuts all her hair off. kids!
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