daily doll maker news and doll fashion stories for girls http://www.thedollpalace.com/rss/doll-maker-gossip.php Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:31:52 +0100 http://www.thedollpalace.com/dollnews/The-Top-5-Movies-for-BFF-aid5564.html Animated DollsWhen its time to sit and enjoy a movie with your best friends, you want something more interesting than the movie you just saw in theaters (with the exceptions of Twilight, of course) and you want something that is really fun – legends if you will. My top five movies for BFF includes some classics you might not have seen and a few your probably have. ... JeZz@JeZz.com Fri, 12 Jun 2009 04:00:00 +0100 http://www.thedollpalace.com/dollnews/Lessons-to-Learn-From-Tough-Times-aid5563.html Zodiac DollsIt’s a tough world out there right now. The economy is getting tighter, and it’s likely that you or someone you know has been affected by the downward spiral of the housing and job market. Of course, even with times much leaner than before, we are lucky to be young enough to be in a position to learn from this rather than trying to survive it the way other generations are. ... JeZz@JeZz.com Mon, 08 Jun 2009 04:00:00 +0100 http://www.thedollpalace.com/dollnews/The-Tale-of-Amelia-Bloomer-aid5557.html The power of the typical woman is amazing. Amelia Bloomer was one of the lesser known characters in the women’s suffrage movement, yet her contributions are still very much with us today.Girl PortraitsThe LilyDespite having only a few years of formal education, Amelia began her own biweekly publication. The paper was designed for women and called The Lily. ... JeZz@JeZz.com Fri, 05 Jun 2009 04:00:00 +0100 http://www.thedollpalace.com/dollnews/Three-Things-Every-Girl-Should-Know-aid5556.html Growing up a girl can be hard, but every girl needs to know three things right from the start. These simple life truths might seem obvious, but they are often the most forgotten in the mix of living.I Love You DollsLove Doesn’t Have RequirementsToo often, a girl is told by her friends or boyfriend that she must ‘prove’ her love in some way or another. ... JeZz@JeZz.com Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:00:00 +0100 http://www.thedollpalace.com/dollnews/Glowing-With-Good-Health-aid5555.html Cartoon DollsIf you’ve never heard the term, “Glowing with good health,” you obviously need to read more- just kidding. While it might seem as though we’re describing a rather illuminated young lady with that particular phrase, what the phrase is really describing is the skin’s healthy sheen of good health when you take care of yourself. ... JeZz@JeZz.com Sat, 30 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 http://www.thedollpalace.com/dollnews/Shhhh-It-s-Naptime-aid5553.html Brunette DollsHave you ever wondered what would happen if your teachers suddenly announced that it was naptime and encouraged you to stretch out on a mat on the floor and rest for an hour? Granted, this is a perfectly normal part of the school day for preschoolers, but for junior and high school students, naptime is a thing of the past. ... JeZz@JeZz.com Wed, 27 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 http://www.thedollpalace.com/dollnews/Love-Your-Animal-Best-Friend-aid5552.html Girl ScoutsYou might truly love your human best friend. She makes a terrific shopping companion and can share the latest school news, but there is no best friend better than your animal best friend.Pets are wonderful friends because pets are so simple in many cases. In exchange for basic care and a bit of scratching behind the ears, your pet will be your friend for life. ... JeZz@JeZz.com Mon, 25 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 http://www.thedollpalace.com/dollnews/To-Drive-or-Not-to-Drive-aid5551.html Blonde DollsI’ve heard some interesting conversations over lunch tables these days. Of course, everything is always interesting when you gather large groups of young people together, but the one that made me stop and think dealt with driving.Teens and DrivingBrunette DollsI’m not sure I know a single teen who isn’t interested in driving themselves around. ... JeZz@JeZz.com Sat, 23 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 http://www.thedollpalace.com/dollnews/Five-Ways-to-Be-Smarter-aid5549.html Magician DollsWe know that girls are smart. In fact, science has shown that the brains are females are smaller than the brains of men. For centuries those scientists (men, of course) decided that this meant male brains were larger because men were smarter. ... JeZz@JeZz.com Wed, 20 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 http://www.thedollpalace.com/dollnews/The-Book-and-the-Movie-aid5550.html Dolls and MoviesI have a concern that is growing steadily. Too many people I know are now bypassing the book and going straight to the movie. In fact, I know one or two people who always ask, “Is there a movie for that,” when I start talking about a recent favorite something I’ve read. It’s annoying.Don’t get me wrong, I love movies almost as much as I love the books that create them. ... JeZz@JeZz.com Sun, 17 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 http://www.thedollpalace.com/dollnews/Easy-Ways-to-Redecorate-Your-Room-aid5547.html Brunette DollsTired of the same old walls and boring bedspread? You can redecorate your room for far less than you might think if you use a bit of imagination and elbow grease to get it done. You might even discover a flair for decorating along the way. ... JeZz@JeZz.com Thu, 14 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 http://www.thedollpalace.com/dollnews/Quick-Save-the-Veggies-aid5546.html Holiday DollsOkay, I’ll admit that I am not a fan of many vegetables. But despite my aversion to collard greens and Brussels sprouts, I also know that vegetables are an important part of my diet. So I figured out more entertaining ways of eating them to be sure I got enough vegetables in my diet without having to sacrifice my delicate sensibilities. ... JeZz@JeZz.com Sun, 10 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 http://www.thedollpalace.com/dollnews/Are-You-Ready-for-High-School-aid5545.html School Uniform DollsIn our world of education today, high school is no longer the finishing point – it’s the pathway to your future. It sounds a bit cheesy, I know, but more and more I’m realizing that the choices and decisions you make in high school can affect your future in some big ways. ... JeZz@JeZz.com Fri, 08 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 http://www.thedollpalace.com/dollnews/5-Ways-to-Handle-Bullies-aid5544.html WonderkinsThere are bullies at every school and knowing how to handle yourself in a bullying situation can make a huge difference in whether or not you’re able to enjoy coming to school. Bullying is a sign that another individual has a problem – not you. The target of a bully is most often innocent, but is picked by the bully to make the bully feel better in some way. ... JeZz@JeZz.com Sun, 03 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 http://www.thedollpalace.com/dollnews/Tips-for-the-End-of-the-School-Year-aid5543.html School Uniform DollsEven though it’s only April, the end of the school year seems to be coming up rather quickly. All of my coming weeks seem to be filled with various tests and field trips – fun one day and drudgery the next. As much as I love to count down the days until summer freedom arrives, I also think it’s important to finish out the year strongly. ... 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