3 National Days in One Day Part One.

**Edit: For some reason this did not post at the scheduled time I told it to, so this is kind of late, but here it is anyway!**

Today (February 27th) is actually 3 different national days - National Polar Bear Day, National Retro Day, and National Strawberry Day! Because of this I'm splitting this into 3 individual posts. Part One is Retro theme, Part Two will be Strawberry, and Part Three Polar Bear.

Part One: Retro Day

Retro means imitative of a style, fashion, or design of the past. The
In honor of Retro Day, let's look at some fun DIYs inspired by the past!

*Note to whoever's reading this, anything that is italicized will have a meaning located below in the Retro Day Retro Language Section!*

1930's - Kit's Reporter Set
Let's shake a leg* and get the low down* on this DIY from the 1930's, when Kit Kittredge was from.

American Girl Ideas created a cool and simple to make version of Kit's Reporter set. Find it Here

1950's - MaryEllen Diner
American Girl Ideas recently created some fun printables and DIYs for a Diner that's from the 50's! You'll have a blast* creating a totally boss* diner for cool cats*, so let's get on cloud nine* or totally flip* for this DIY round-up!

Diner Printable Roundup - Full credit to American Girl Ideas!
Part One, Paper Hats and Guest Checks Here
Part Two, Diner Menus Here
Part Three, Paper Food Trays and French Fries Here
Part Four: Diner Booths Here
Part Five: Diner Table Here
An Old Fashioned Soda Machine Here

There's also a 50's Living Room Set inspired by Maryellen found Here

Another thing popular in the 50's was Drive-Ins. These are places where you watch a movie on a big screen but never have to leave your car! Brandy at Brandy's Happy Home made some DIYs to make a Doll-Sized Drive-In!
Part One: Theater Speakers Here
Part Two: Movie Marquee, Screen & Concessions Here
Part Three: Movie Projector Here


Uncategorized Retro Stuff
American Girl Ideas designed an old fashioned television you can find Here
This Coffee Pot also from American Girl Ideas might go well with the Diner! Find it Here



Retro Language
1930's
Shake a leg - hurry up
Low Down - all the information
1950's
Blast - A Great Time
Boss - Great
Cat - A Cool Person
Cloud Nine - be really happy
Flip - be excited

Looking for more fun retro themed stuff? Our Generation has small sets themed to the eras, as well as outfits and larger sets. Brandy's Happy Home reviewed some of it here including a old video camera, a typewriter and a dominoes set! 

Next up will be  a day as sweet as a strawberry! :)

Happy Valentine's Day And A Small Haul.

Happy Galentine's / Valentine's / Palentine's Day!
Here's what Ellie got from Lily this year -

This cute beanie hat, friendship bracelet, and bag are from the Penelope & Friends line at AC Moore. Since they're going out of business I grabbed a few things there.

The Fringe Bag and Friendship Bracelet came together.
The bag is faux leather and has Velcro inside to keep it closed.
The bracelet is fabric and has a ribbon you tie in a bow to keep it on.

The beanie hat comes with an Infinity Scarf. The scarf however doesn't stretch, therefore I have to cut the seam, re sew it, and add Velcro so Ellie can wear it.

I also got this fun blue winter hooded vest. It fits Ellie really well! I might get more of the clothes to see if they fit too!

I also picked up a small wooden box, what I think is supposed to be a table but I have another idea in mind, and some fun scrapbook paper I cut out for posters, pictures and picture frames!

Love Your Pet is coming up soon, I hope to introduce the new friend as well as review a couple Our Generation sets for it!

Will post pics later!
Lot's of 💕