The Disney Store just introduced re-designed classic Disney Princess Dolls. The new Disney Princess and Friends dolls more closely resemble the original characters from the classic princess movies. Each doll’s face, hairstyle and dress has been fine-tuned down to the details like matching Ariel’s hair color so it’s the perfect shade of red. The fully adorned princesses are even truer now to their original form.

The made-over dolls include Ariel, Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Mulan, Pocahontas, Sleeping Beauty, and Snow White. Each doll is accompanied by friends from their movie. For example, Belle from Beauty and Beast comes with Mrs. Potts, Chip and Lumiere and Snow White comes with Dopey and Happy. My daughter has Jasmine and she loves playing with her and Raja or just carrying her around. Jasmine really does look very true to her movie-self. Each doll is also packaged with a little hair brush that my daughter loves using to brush Jasmine’s long thick hair.
The Disney Princess and Friends dolls are offered at a great value and retail for $16.50 each and are found exclusively at The Disney Store.

We have quite a growing collection of dolls in our house. My 2 year old loves her “babies.” She especially like the ones that interact with her, the ones that coo or that she can feed, etc. Our newest doll the Little Mommy Scoot So Cute not only coos and giggles but actually crawls. She comes with a magic motion sensor so little girls can watch as their “babies” crawl towards them, while cooing and giggling. Mia’s eyes lit up when her “baby” came towards her making cute little sounds. Lifelike and loveable these dolls bring girls another step closer to experiencing little “mother-hood”. The Little Mommy Scoot So Cute doll makes a perfect gift for a new big sister. Amazon is currently selling them for $24.99.

The best way to raise planet conscious children is to teach them early. We teach them about recycling and being good to the planet but here is a toy that reinforces the message. Planet Pixies dolls are toys you can really feel good about giving your children. They are adorable fairies that are planet friendly.
There are three pixies: Kayla the Marsh Pixie, Anyu the Ice Pixie, and Maia the Tree Pixie. Not only are they made with all natural organic cotton fabrics and come packaged in 100% post consumer recycled cardboard but they help teach our children to make eco-conscious decisions.
Pixies are losing their homes around the planet from pollution, deforestation and global warming. The Pixies are looking for homes and friends to take care of them and the environment. Each Pixie comes with information about their homeland (specific endangered regions of the world) and the dangers that they face. They also come with tips on helping the environment and living more eco-conscious lives.
Planet Pixies are soft and lovable and teach an important message what else can you ask for in a doll. Oh yes, and they are affordable – retailing for $24.95 on Nubius Organics. Use coupon code MWS15 for 15% off your order.

Groovy Girls are a great doll to introduce to your girl of any age. They are soft and cuddly, made of velour fabric with embroidered features and yarn hair. My favorite thing about the Groovy Girls line is that they promote age appropriateness, creative play, individualism and diversity.
To celebrate the 10th Birthday of the Groovy Girls brand, Manhattan Toy recently introduced the Groovy Girls RSVP collection. The Groovy Girls RSVP dolls have fun colorful hair and fashionable eclectic clothes. Each has her own pet and comes with a special code to the Groovy Girl RSVP website. The website provides exclusive access to a fun online virtual party world with fun and activities for your daughter as well as for you both to share. There is even a special site for parents dedicated to the importance of raising the “whole girl.”
They are affordable too. The Groovy Girl RSVP dolls retail for $15 and their pets for $12. Manhattan Toy is currently offering a Free Chetta Chic fashion item with any purchase of a RSVP doll and free shipping for orders over $75. This is for online orders only. Enter promo code RSVPGroovy at cart to receive promotion. Click here to take advantage of this offer.

My daughter’s new favorite movie is Dora Saves The Snow Princess. So I know she is going to love seeing the Fisher Price Dora’s Prance & Fly Pegasus, based on the movie, under the tree. Dora’s pose-able body is dressed as a Princess and she is accompanied by a Pegasus she can ride. The Pegasus’ has a “real” mane and tail, a pink saddle and hidden wings. It is such a cute toy and I know how much fun Mia will have with all of its interactive capabilities.
There are three buttons on the Pegasus that when pressed, make him walk, have his wings appear, and allow you to hear Dora speaking different phrases. When the wings appear, they move, the Pegasus walks and Dora sings a song.
The Dora doll comes with a charm that when inserted into the Pegasus’ neck, you hear a story about Dora and the Snow Princess. There are other dolls available in the “Dora Saves the Snow Princess” line whose accompanying charms will work in the Pegasus to tell their own stories.
Dora’s Prance & Fly Pegasus is available on Amazon for $34.99.