Summer Snapshot

Summer has come to an end, and the cooler fall temperatures have set in. Right now the weather is a bit strange; in the morning it's very chilly, but a couple of hours later you can still go outside with shorter pants, a t-shirt, and without a jacket. In the evening the temperatures drop again.

Mama showed us a snapshot earlier today she took of us during the heat of the summer, which, where we live, was still a few weeks ago. This picture, however, was taken in August, and Mama forgot all about it until now. Of course I have to show it to you 😊

Here we are, on a walk with our puppies. Luciana has Stella, and I have Teddy. Since it was so hot that day, we didn't want to leave the house without a cold, refreshing beverage....after all, you got to stay hydrated! Luciana chose a coke, and I settled for a grape soda.

We had a good summer, and I hope that fall will be a fun time as well.

Until next time!

❤ Maria ❤

Our Generation Ride Along Scooter

The Ride Along Scooter is manufactured by the Battat Company for the Our Generation doll line, and sold at Target.

This awesome scooter comes in a light pink and cream color, with a brown seat, black wheels, and chrome-colored hardware. It is made entirely out of sturdy plastic.

The scooter features realistic horn and engine sounds, and has working headlights and brake lights. All you have to do is insert 3 AA batteries into the battery compartment. Another amazing feature is that the scooter is compatible with bluetooth and has speakers, so you can listen to your favorite music while cruising around.

You can use the scooter in two different ways: You either ride by yourself or you can bring your dog or cat along; or two of them if they are puppies or kittens. You could also give your mini dolls a ride, or carry supplies; and all this thanks to a sidecar, which can be detached if you feel like riding solo.

Another great feature is the seat, which opens into a compartment, so you can store something in there as well for your ride; for example a snack, or a jacket, or a bag, or anything else you can think of that might fit into the compartment.

Of course we can't forget that safety comes first, and with this in mind the scooter is equipped with a safety belt for the rider, as well as a helmet with a real-working visor. A pair of goggles is available for your furry companion in the sidecar.

The scooter measures 13 inches in height, 17.5 inches in width, and 13 inches in depth.

It has won the following awards:
~ 2018 Family Choice Award
~ 2018 Parent's Choice Recommended Toy
~ 2018 San Diego Family Kid-tested Holiday Toy honor

This is a fun addition to any doll and accessories collection, and a great toy to add to doll playtime, but it is also awesome for display and photo shoots.

❤ Maria ❤

Doll-Sized Pet Bed

Hello again, doll friends!

Mama was busy again and made a doggie bed for Teddy and Stella 😀 At first she wanted to make one for each dog, but once we saw the size of it, we decided that one bed would be plenty for both of them, especially since they love to sleep all cuddled up anyway 😊

Please note that the pet bed was made from a pattern Mama found online, and I will post the link for it, so you can give proper credit if you decide to make one for your doggies or kitties, too.

This pet bed was made from a pattern by ABC Knitting Patterns, and you can find the instructions HERE.

*** Please note: This is a free pattern, so please link back to the creator if you use it! ***

This is the basket.

And here we have the cushion.

Teddy and Stella are curious. 

Teddy: "Hmmm....let's sniff it real good first, and then we'll try to find out what it is."

Stella: "It's a bed! Hurry Teddy! Come up here and check this out!"

It doesn't take long until they're both comfortable and ready for a doggie nap.

Have fun, and if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask, and please don't forget to link back to ABC Knitting Patterns if you make the bed. 😉

❤ Maria ❤

Meet Teddy And Stella!

Teddy

This is Teddy; a German Shepherd puppy. Her full name is Theodora, but the family calls her Teddy, which she seems to like a lot better anyway.

Teddy belongs to Maria.

Here she is showing you her cute collar with name tag and leash, which are purple with little white stars.

Stella

This is Stella; a Bulldog puppy. Stella belongs to Luciana. Luci often affectionately calls her Stella Bella.

Just like Teddy, Stella also has an adorable collar with name tag and a leash. Hers is pink with glitter.

The dogs are best friends and love to play with each other all the time 😊