Her life changed in an instant…..she was on her way to dinner at her boarding school, worrying about her Latin test when the headmistress told her that her father had been lost at sea and that her estranged aunt and uncle were on their way to pick her up from the comfortable life she knew and bring her with them to London – away from all that was familiar to her.
So begins the story of Amelia, a doll from the A Girl for all Time collection. I love that each doll has her own story book and a blog that is updated frequently by Amelia during her journey. Amelia’s story is engaging and instantly draws you in, wanting to learn more about this spunky 12 year old girl as she searches for the truth about her father.
I was thrilled when the girls were offered the opportunity to review one of the dolls from A Girl for all Time. When the box arrived the girls were so excited to see that there was an Amelia doll for EACH of them! I heard squeals as I was opening the boxes and then just as quickly the room was silent as they ran off to play with their new dolls.
Bella loves Amelia’s hair, and brushes it for hours. She tries to style it, but more often that not Mommy has to step in and save the hair! I really like that the A Girl for all Time site has a page that teaches you how to style your girl’s hair with rags, just like Amelia’s hair in the story. She also likes to bring her Amelia doll with her to the table and *helps* her to eat and drink. The arms and legs are jointed so the doll sits very easily, which is great for my little Bella.
Sophie has taken her Amelia everywhere. She’s been to the park, the playground and sits in the car when we run errands. Sophie’s favorite thing to do with her A Girl for all Time doll is to play dress up. The outfit that Amelia comes in is beautiful – very Victorian, down the the lacy socks and kid boot shoes. You can purchase additional wardrobe outfits at A Girl for all Time site, or most 18 inch doll clothing and shoes seem to fit.
I personally love the quality of the dolls. The jointed arms and legs make is so easy for little hands to dress and undress the doll without excess pulling of the clothing. The body is well constructed and is easy to clean. Since Amelia has traveled to a few play places, she’s had to have a few sponge baths and has cleaned up quite nicely. The hair is long….which can mean lots of tangles, but if you can keep it in a band or braid it then the hair stays relatively tangle free. I highly recommend the dolls from the A Girl for All Time Doll collection – they are perfect for girls aged 4 years old and up.
Win It!
1 lucky winner will receive a doll from A Girl for all Time!
Rules:
This giveaway ends on March 6, 2013 at 11:59 pm EST.
Open to the US only, ages 18+.
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Twitter: SincerelyStacie
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I’ve definitely give this doll to our daughter who is 8!
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Twitter: wvred03
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We got my daughter Matilda for Christmas and were so impressed by the quality of A Girl for All Time Dolls. I would love to have this one as well.
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Gorgeous doll and nice review from a little girl’s point of view.
Twitter: mkw70
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My neice!
my niece would love this
I think I would love to have her. My little girl would think she was beautiful as well.
I’d give this to my granddaughter!
Twitter: janinehuldie
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Oh my girls would love this doll and thanks for yet again another awesome giveaway, Erika!!
Twitter: carriedust
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I would give this to my one & only granddaughter Calliope.
I would give this American Girl doll to my niece!
This would be for my niece for her upcoming birthday. Thanks for another awesome giveaway!
to my niece
Twitter: Kims2312
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I would give the beautiful doll to my granddaughter
Twitter: sibabe64
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my niece
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This would great to give to my niece!
my daughter
This would go to my niece Gracie.
Twitter: ArmyWifeNMomma
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My 5 yr old daughter
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Twitter: tigers3450
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I’d give her to my neice who’s 5th b-day is in May. When my daughter was younger she had 2 American Dolls.One was Molly and I don’t remember the other one’s name.She loved those dolls and has them nicely packed away for when she has a daughter. These dolls are so pretty and have so many fun accessories that go with them.Thank you for the awesome giveaway!
I’d give it to my granddaughter.
Carol L.
This would go to my niece. she loves american girl dolls… thanks
My granddaughter Olivia would love the doll.
Twitter: rkosully
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I would give the doll to my daughter!!
Oh I would love to give it to my niece Kayla!
I would give this to my granddaughter.
Twitter: zekthezookeeper
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I would give it to my granddaughter.
My daughter would LOVE this doll! Thanks!
I would give this to this little girl I babysit!
I would give to my niece.
Twitter: maryfarley83
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this would definitely be for my baby girl, Mia. thanks
I am so excited about these historical dolls- as a girl I would have been ecstatic over Matilda the Tudor doll! As I’m a mom now, I’d save this doll for my daughter
my niece would love it!
This would be for my 4 year old daughter.
Twitter: DeeDeePaiz
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I would love to win Amelia, so that I could gift her to the most special little girl in my life– my best friend’s daughter (which is like a niece to me). She reminds me of Amelia because of her big expressive eyes which are full of so much warmth and blooming life. I believe Amelia could teach her great values and most of all, she can transport her to an era which is filled with such interesting history. I really hope I win!!!
Twitter: giveaway_mommy
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I would give the A Girl for all Time Doll to my oldest daughter if I won!
Twitter: MaryDailey2
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I would love to give this to my granddaughter.