The game a doll house labeled the Norwegian Henrik Ibsen as the author of the scandal in 1879, when the play was performed. In the women’s rights debate raging around the world, Ibsen faced a storm of protest, especially from the patriarchal church, against a woman leaving her husband at the end of the play. […]
Children these days are growing faster than ever. Mobile phones are among the most popular accessories for children aged ten and over. But today, mobile phones are not the accessory that stresses parents more and more, while tattoos are. Tattoos are found in more and more teenagers. Why the obsession with tattoos at such a […]
Making your own dollhouse is a great way to spend quality time with your children and encourage your own creativity. It’s also a great way to teach them the value of reuse. However, actually making the dollhouse can be frustrating when you’re not sure how to do it. Here are 5 helpful tips for making […]
The Akuaba doll is a special doll held in high esteem among the Ghanaian communities, especially the Asantes. The Akuaba doll was named after an Asante woman named Akua, who was barren and desperately needed a child. Due to her sterility, her neighbors called her a witch, accusing her of ‘eating’ (killing) all the children […]
The most recognizable product that Ty Inc. has produced is the Beanie Baby. Ty produces a long line of unique stuffed toys. In 2007, Ty Girlz first appeared as a stuffed toy, quickly followed by the Ty Girlz website. Both the toy and the website are aimed directly at girls ages 8-16. Non-members can consult […]
1. Does the toy do what it says it should? This is pretty straightforward, but strangely often overlooked. If the packaging incorrectly advertises a toy, it is not only dangerous, it is also illegal and should be reported. In your opinion, did the toy do what you thought it would? 2. Is the toy appropriate […]
Founded in 1922, the Cameo doll Company produced primarily wooden dolls, but also created dolls made of bisque, vinyl, hard plastic, and celluloid. Most of the designs were done by Joseph Kallus, who also designed for other doll manufacturers such as the Effanbee Corporation and the Ideal Novelty and Toy Company. Cameo was also the […]
If you have been invited to a wedding with a Japanese theme, you may want to give a gift that is in the same vein as the theme. Perhaps you have been invited to a traditional Japanese wedding ceremony and want to give the typical gift that is expected. There are also gifts involved within […]
Technically, the toy’s name is “Midge Hadley,” but everyone knows the doll as “Pregnant Barbie.” The doll was first released in 1963 by Mattel. Midge was released at the same time as “Skipper” to avoid criticism. Midge Hadley is Barbie’s best friend (as advertised by Mattel). Due to controversy, Mattel stopped manufacturing the pregnant Barbie […]
Today, the nesting dolls (also known as Babushka dolls or “matryoshka” dolls) available on the market are of very different qualities. Initially, it can be difficult to tell the difference between quality dolls and fake ones made elsewhere. In fact, this problem is not unique to Russian gifts or nesting dolls, and due to the […]
