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August 21, 2008

Grandchild’s Present for 1st Day of School: My Twinn Baby Doll

Filed under: First Day of School, Grandchildren Gifts, Nana's Corner Store | — Nana @ 12:41 pm

Grandparents, does your granddaughter love to play Mommy and is she attending school for the first time this year? Why not celebrate the occasion for your grandchild by giving your granddaughter a one of a kind, wonderful gift that can last a lifetime. Give your grandchild an adorable just-like-me baby doll from My Twinn for just $29.

Click on the banner to find links to view the baby dolls, beautiful clothing, and more baby doll fun accessories - some of which are shown below. Just like the real thing, these baby dolls are just too cute to resist!

Mytwinn.com (eToys Direct, Inc.)

Baby Doll Feeding Set Baby Doll Travel Set
Baby Shoes (3 pack) Baby Doll Carrier Pink
 Wooden Baby Doll Table Baby Doll Travel Seat
Baby Doll Bassinet Doll Bath Set

 
My Twinn baby dolls are also great for any special occasion, holiday, or birthday. Give an adorable baby doll a home and enjoy the excitement watching your granddaughter care for her new baby doll.

My Twinn Doll: Playmate Today, Keepsake Tomorrow

Read my posts on Grandchildren’s Great Christmas Present Ideas, Part 1 and Part 1a below.

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August 4, 2008

Hannah Montana Birthday Party

Filed under: Grandchildren Gifts | — Nana @ 1:54 pm

Kaitlin, our oldest of our two grandchildren, turned 7 this past week…the time has gone so fast. Poppy made her a card and in it he listed all the things she learned to do this past year. Even she was amazed!

On Saturday, Kaitlin had a dozen girls over for a Hannah Montana pool and pizza party with all the decorations that went with the theme.

From her friends, she received the following Hannah Montana gifts:

  • Hannah Montana backpack and lunch box
  • Hannah Montana pajamas
  • Hannah Montana sheet set
  • Hannah Montana fleece blanket
  • Hannah Montana school supplies
  • Hannah Montana clock
  • Hannah Montana sparkle kit
  • Hannah Montana pocketbook
  • Hannah Montana singing doll

Following her party with her friends, after a couple of hours’ break, she celebrated her birthday with family from whom she was given the following Hannah Montana gifts: (more…)

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July 28, 2008

Grandchildren’s Great Christmas Present Ideas, part 1a: How My Twinn Dolls Are Made

Filed under: Christmas, Grandchildren Gifts, Holidays, Nana's Corner Store | — Nana @ 2:23 pm

Grandparents, for a great Christmas, birthday, or any special occasion present, a My Twinn Doll is the perfect gift for your grandchild. Every little girl, and boy, would love to have a wonderful doll that looks just like her (or him).

Watch this great video showing and explaining how each custom made My Twinn: One-of-a-Kind Dolls is made.  It is amazing how each doll is individually created with such personalized care. This video is really worth the watching!

Mytwinn.com (eToys Direct, Inc.)

Read my recent post, Grandchildren’s Great Christmas Present Ideas, part 1, comparing My Twinn Dolls to American Girl Dolls to help you decide which one to buy for your very special grandaughter on her next special occasion.

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July 22, 2008

Grandchildren’s Great Christmas Present Ideas, part 1

Filed under: Christmas, Grandchildren Gifts, Nana's Corner Store | — Nana @ 12:09 pm

This summer, while I have free time, I’ve decided to plan my Christmas shopping so I won’t be pressed after returning to school. I’ve done some searching and have decided for Kaitlin’s first gift, I’m going to order a “just like me” My Twinn Doll. Emily is too young to take care of it just yet so I’m going to order her a My Twinn Baby Doll. She’ll be almost 3 and into playing Mommy.

Mytwinn.com (eToys Direct, Inc.)From the name, you can guess that a My Twinn doll resembles the child by choosing hair and eye color and skin tone. Through my searching, I also found American Girl Dolls which are also “just like me” dolls. As the wise old grandmother I am (well somewhat wise and not so old), I did some comparison shopping between MyTwinn Dolls and American Girl Dolls before I made my decision on which one to order for Kaitlin. Here’s what I found:

My Twinn Doll American Girl Doll
  • Dolls, accessories, clothing, and more
  • Dolls, accessories, clothing, and more 
  • Choice of 1 of 4 outfits plus camisole and panties edged in pink
  • Choice of 1 outfit, doesn’t mention undies
  • $139.00, includes $35 personalization fee
  • $99, includes very small book and CD
  • online - more choices, custom personalization included
  • online - limited choices, no custom personalization
  • 3 - 4 weeks once they receive your completed order including custom hand painting form - rush delivery available
  • Length of time to receive order is not stated, gives indirect answer
  • Bill Me Later = subject to credit approval - 90 days to pay
  • Bill Me Later = subject to credit approval - 25 days to pay
  • Table Design by Nana (I’m learning HTML and PHP…look for my creations in following posts!)

    My Twinn also has a boy doll that can be individualized, too!

    I was much more impressed with MyTwinn.com than AmericanGirl.com (more…)

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    May 6, 2008

    Safe Children’s Toys: Magic Cabin

    Filed under: Grandchildren Gifts | — Nana @ 7:11 pm

    Have you been searching the web for companies that provide safe, non-toxic, lead free toys, games, and other children’s items? How successful have you been?  Just as you have been searching, I have been too. I’ve recently come across a company that has the strictest safety requirements for the children’s products it sells through their online store. The store is Magic Cabin.

    Magic Cabin

    Since Magic Cabin’s beginnings nearly 20 years ago, they have been dedicated to finding unique toys, games, and crafts that will enrich children’s lives by encouraging open-ended, creative, imaginative play. Their search for exceptional products takes them all over the world. And every toy—no matter its country of origin—is submitted to the same stringent safety testing. (more…)

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    April 12, 2008

    Gifts for Grandparents and Grandchildren Together: Webcam for Eyejot and Digital Photo Key Chain

    Filed under: Activities, Grandchildren Gifts, Grandparent Gifts, Nana's Corner Store, Staying in Touch | — Nana @ 8:20 pm

    I previously wrote a post on March 8 about Eyejot, a grandparent user friendly webcam program that can be used from your desktop or laptop so that you and your grandchildren can keep visually in touch while having enjoyable conversations, too.  If you are a distant grandparent, using Eyejot with a webcam is great. Your young grandchildren will recognize your face, not just your voice, when you visit. (Read my post linked below for more information on Eyejot or Visit Eyejot and view video examples of Eyejot)  and while you’re there join up for your free or Pro eyejot. (more…)

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