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The American Girl Doll Birthdays Updated!

A few girls have suggested that I update the American Girl Birthdays that I posted back in 2011. I think that's an awesome idea and Saige thinks so too!

 

American Girl Birthdays

• Saige~October 8th, 2003
• Julie~ May 1, 1966
• Ivy~ February 28, 1966
• Molly~ April 22, 1934
• Emily~ September 29, 1933
• Kit~ May 19, 1923
• Ruthie~ August 22, 1923
• Rebecca~ April 4, 1905
• Samantha~ May 26, 1895
• Nellie~ October 15, 1895
• Addy~ April 9, 1855
• Kirsten~ June 8, 1845
• Cecile~May 28, 1843
• Marie-Grace~March 3, 1843
• Josefina~ March 19, 1815
• Caroline~October 22, 1802
• Felicity~ April 21, 1765
• Elizabeth~ November 5, 1765
• Kaya~ Summer, 1755

We hope your doll has fun celebrating her birthday--we're so happy that American Girl gave Saige a b-day this year! I wish they gave the rest of the GOTY dolls birthdays.

Remember, these are just the birthdays American Girl has assigned to the dolls, but you can pick whatever day for your doll to celebrate!

What Historical or Girl of the Year dolls do you have?

Next American Girl Historical is Caroline Abbott!

This just in! American Girl posted on their Facebook page that the new American Girl Historical will be named, Caroline Abbott!

They've also posted the news and mock book covers on the American Girl Publishing Website!

Ahh, I'm so excited! From the looks of her name with the droplets of water, I wonder if her story will be near the sea? I can't wait until September when everything is revealed!

What do you think of the news? Do you want to get her?

Ways to Save for American Girl Items!

One big question I've been asked lately is for ways to get and save up your money to buy American Girl products. So, I thought it would be fun to share a few of my tips with you!!

• When you get money for special occasions (Birthday, Christmas, Easter, ect) save half or part of it for whatever American Girl item (or doll) you want to get. A fun thing to do is to get an envelope and catalog you don't mind cutting. Cut out the catalog picture of your item and glue it onto the envelope and decorate it. You'll have a place to put your money to save, and when you see the picture you won't be as tempted to spend it. Keep putting your extra money in the envelope and after a few months check to see if you have enough for your item. It will be so fun to spend your money on something you've been waiting for!

• Get Creative! Make some fun crafts to sell, and with your parent's help you could set up an Etsy Shop!

• Ask your parents if you could do extra chores or things around the house that could go towards your savings.

• Consider adopting an American Girl doll that needs your Tender Loving Care. There are tons of used dolls on Ebay that need your love. Used dolls don't cost much money, and only take a little bit of work to make them look beautiful again. My doll Abbey is from Ebay, and I got her for around $60. She was almost brand new, and I love her! (If you ever have purchased a doll from Ebay, I would love to hear your story!)

• Remember to save! The hard part is to save, but just think of the day when your item (or doll) comes in the mail. It will be so worth it!

I hope these tips help you! Do you have any saving tips to share with us? Have you ever saved up for an American Girl item? :)