Saturday, December 13, 2008

Friends Forever Dolls Giveaway


GIVEAWAY SUNDAY

*** Thanks to everyone for entering. Kristy from Pajama Mama is the winner as random.org selected comment #26. Looks like Kristy will have a special Valentine's gift to share with her little girl.***

I like to run my giveaways for two weeks to give everyone enough time to enter, so the giveaways I'm hosting today here and at Chefdruck Reviews are going to close after Christmas and Hannukah. It's nice to know that the giving will continue long after Santa's gone back to the North Pole. In the meanwhile, I have some great giveaways that are closing next weekend, and will give you a few more chances to fill out your gift lists in time.

Today's giveaway is for a Friends Forever Girls Doll (retail value $89.00). The winner will be able to choose one of the four Friends Forever Girls currently available: Marlee, Natalie, Reina, and Nika. The dolls are racially diverse and each has her own distinctive personality so you can choose the one that your child or grandchild would most relate to. Each 18-inch doll comes with The First Day of Forever Book, jacket/shawl, and a purse or backpack. These dolls were the winner of the Dr. Toy 10 Best Educational Products of 1998 award.

To enter to win, just leave a comment here with your favorite Friends Forever Girls Doll by Saturday, December 27. I'll select a winner at random that night. As usual, you can get extra chances to win by linking to this contest on your blog, and subscribing to my feeds for Chefdruck Musings and Chefdruck Reviews.

These dolls have beautiful faces with expressive eyes and fun outfits that your child could imagine wearing in their day to day life. The focus of the accompanying books is on friendships and social development, an important issue for elementary school girls. My daughter loves her American Girl doll, but she just cannot relate to the historical story she came with. She grasps some of the concepts, but most of the story is over her head. The Friends Forever Girls doll books will bring up all sorts of issues that are directly relevant to your child and will provide a window for discussion as well as some great ideas for role play with the dolls. They encourage telling the truth, respecting yourself and others, and encouraging your friends. You can tell that these dolls were invented by a mom.

If you don't want to wait to see if you won this contest, you can also get the dolls right now at the Friends Forever Girls website for a special holiday price of $49 as well as at Costco and Sam's Club.

And don't forget to enter my other giveaways as well as those of my blogging friends:
- I'm giving away 4 copies of Guitar Hero On Tour Decades DS Bundle and a bunch of entertainment stocking stuffers for everyone in your family.

168 comments:

Unknown said...

LOL I Know there isn't a picture due to the new dolls not coming out until Spring of 09, but I saw one named Kristina.. mine is Kristinia.. that would be pretty neat. I do like Marlee and Reina though! This sounds like an adorable collection!

Unknown said...

We blogged: http://www.lovingheartmommy.com/2008/12/weekend-giveaways.html

Unknown said...

My fave is Marlee.

Unknown said...

I am a Musings subscriber.

collyn23 said...

our fav is Marlee

Anonymous said...

My daughter would love Reina because she wants to be a veterinarian when shes older.

samsakara@twcny.rr.com

Dto3 said...

I totally want to be your BFF!

Abby said...

I would love to have the Nika doll for my daughter!

Abby said...

I am a subscriber!

windycindy said...

For me, it is difficult to pick a favorite doll! They are all unique and special. I think Marlee is my favorite right now! The whole concept behind these adorable dolls is a great one! The Friends Forever Doll
"Butterfly" Pledge is something I feel every young girl should be made aware of. In this society, it is sorely needed. Please enter me in your darling doll giveaway drawing. Many thanks, Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

windycindy said...

I am subscribed to both of your sites! Again, thanks! Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

MOMFOREVERANDEVER said...

marlee is sweet but they are all- I saw the new ones too and they are adorable-

MOMFOREVERANDEVER said...

subscriber

Lil Boo & Co. said...

My daughter would LOVE Marlee! These dolls look like such a neat thing to collect! Count me in!

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Lil Boo & Co. said...

I posted about this giveaway here: http://pankratzfam.blogspot.com/2008/12/friends-forever-dolls.html

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Lil Boo & Co. said...

I'm a subscriber to your feeds via email!

ncpnkr@aol.com

Anonymous said...

My niece would like Kyleen. Thanks for the chance.

sweetascandy579 at yahoo dot com

VickieC said...

We like Natalie,but my grandaughter loved them all! so any of them would be great for her,thanks for the chance,she has a birthday in March


vlbelk(at)hotmail.com

Anonymous said...

I would love to win Marlee for my daughter.

Anonymous said...

I'm an email subscriber

Anonymous said...

I would definitely choose the Marlee doll as it resembles my littlest one!!! Those are too precious!!!
-barbarabaker :)

Anonymous said...

I am also subscribed via email!!!!

-barbarabaker

Merry Christmas everyone!!!

justme said...

i like the natalie doll...count me in

Kristy said...

what adorable dolls! Marlee is our fav!

Simply Stacie said...

My favourite one is Natalie!

stacie_vaughan@hotmail.com

Simply Stacie said...

I'm a subscriber.

stacie_vaughan@hotmail.com

Stacey Moore said...

ella would love the marlee doll!
thanks!
moore.g@insideconnect.net

Stacey Moore said...

we are subscribers to your musings!
thanks!
moore.g@insideconnect.net

Stacey Moore said...

we are subscribers to your reviews!
thanks!
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Anonymous said...

My niece would love the Reina doll. Thanks!

boldnessbe(at)gmail(dot)com

Anonymous said...

I'm subscribed.

boldnessbe(at)gmail(dot)com

Anonymous said...

Natalie is our favorite.

Anonymous said...

I subscribe.

RoseFan said...

My beautifull grandaughter would love to win Marlee

RoseFan said...

I do subscribe

janetfaye said...

I like Natalie.

janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

janetfaye said...

I am subscribed.

janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

Michelle said...

I daughter is crazy for dolls! She would love anyone. One of these days I am going to win one of your giveaways! lol
michelle at trimble dot org

Leah said...

Hard to choose.....But, Marlee it is!!!

Thanks so much for this give~away! : )))

leahita[at]gmail[dot]com

Leah said...

I love subscribing! : )))

leahita[at]gmail[dot]com

Discount Bento Mama said...

Ooh, I like Marlee. She's a spunky gal who stands up for herself. Especially against her annoying siblings.

Discount Bento Mama said...

I subscribed to both feeds.

Surviving the Smiths said...

I like Marlee - and what a cute name!

Surviving the Smiths said...

I subsribe to your site

Surviving the Smiths said...

now I also subscribe to the Reviews site . .

phxbne said...

Natalie is my choice

Anonymous said...

My daughter is most like Marlee -- she loves horses, arts and crafts and writing. Thanks, uheeter at comcast.net

Janet said...

I think Kyleen will be so adorable with her red hair and freckles. I like too like Kristina (have a dau with that name) and she is part Asian. Neat!

Janet said...

Blogged the giveaway.

Unknown said...

I have only one granddaughter, out of six grandchildren! I know that she would love any of these dolls, but I would think Marlee is the most like her since she also has an older brother and a younger brother...

Tara said...

Marlee is adorable!!

Thank you..

Tara
cloudspassby78 (at) yahoo (dot) com

Tara said...

I am a subscriber


Tara
cloudspassby78 (at) yahoo (dot) com

judybrittle said...

I think Marlee would be great. My granddaughter likes to take charge but she does it in such a loving way. Thank you so much!

judybrittle said...

I'm a subscriber.

Anonymous said...

Shes not out yet, but Kyleen sounds perfect for my little red haired niece!
dansan826 at yahoo.com

Danielle said...

Reina would go over well with my girls.

ldsmom2201 at yahoo dot com
http://juanshappywife.blogspot.com
http://homeschoolunitstudies.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

Hi, I like the Natalie doll and I'm a subscriber

PsychMamma said...

I would choose Malee.

PsychMamma said...

I subscribe

Betsy said...

i like natalie. thanks!

Anonymous said...

I like Marlee :) Great giveaway - thanks

Danielle said...

I blogged this giveaway:

http://juanshappywife.blogspot.com/2008/12/this-week-thursday-my-100th-post.html

Anonymous said...

i want the Marlee for my hannah

KayeDean said...

I would choose Natalie for my Kenzie. She wants all of them,lol. Thanks for a great giveaway!

The Savvy Mama said...

I would love to have Marlee for my daughter because she likes doing art projects too! Thanks for the great giveaway!

The Savvy Mama said...

I subscribed to your feeds! :)

Jenna said...

I like Marlee. Thanks!

Kristie said...

I like Marlee and Natalie :-)

khmorgan_00 [at] yahoo [dot] com

PS said...

My little budding artist would love Marlee. You should see the outfits my daughter puts together!

jenny said...

wow please enter me in for this i realy do like dolls and well i be happy to have any one of the so i can start a neice doll set for my girl . i think dolls and things are realy grate for kids annd with a world with out toys would be so much not fun thanks please enter me in

Maude Lynn said...

I like Natalie!

Kerri said...

I'm in love with Marlee! All the dolls are uber cute though!

Anonymous said...

Reina-- I'm an animal lover.

terridonnelly@yahoo.com

Leah said...

I'd love to give this to my step daughter she'd love to have this!! I love Natalie the best!!

Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

Ann said...

I love the Nika doll, she's beautiful.
Thanks for the great giveaway!
ann dot guns at mac dot com

Ann said...

I'm a subscriber to chefdruck reviews.
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bonggamom said...

My daughter Natalie would LOVE the Natalie doll, for obvious reasons!

Thanks for the great giveaway.

Tempest52 said...

Natalie because she is blonde like my granddaughter.

dlcwin AT gmail DOT com

A Family Completed... said...

MY fave is Marlee. Her outfit is really cute and looks like something my daughter would wear.
Thanks for the entry
tonyamcrain [at] aol [dot] com

Nicole said...

I like Marlee!

annies home said...

I would love to get the doll marlee for my granddaughter

annies home said...

I blogged about this give away at
http://shopannies.blogspot.com/2008/12/chefdruck-musings-friends-forever-dolls.html

Anonymous said...

My daughter likes Marlee

Anonymous said...

My favorite doll is Reina
pkildow at gmail dot com

Anonymous said...

I would love Marlee for my granddaughters who are sisters to share this beautiful doll.

Lisa said...

I love the Marlee doll, so pretty!

Anonymous said...

Marlee is the one for me.

Jennifer said...

I love Marlee! My little girls would love this doll!

jls_wss2003 at yahoo dot com

Jennifer said...

I subscribe! Thanks!

jls_wss2003 at yahoo dot com

nik said...

I think these dolls are amazing! if i had to choose i would go with Marlee, she has such great style.

Betty N said...

I think my granddaughter would love Marlee. These look like wonderful dolls!

Anita Yancey said...

My favorite is Marlee. Such a preety doll. She reminds me of my daughter.
ayancey[at]dishmail[dot]net

Sara said...

I am joining the bandwagon...Love Marlee...such a pretty doll

makeetis said...

I really love the Marlee doll. My daughter has hair just like her. I hope I win. My daughter could have a late christmas present. brewerchickey78(at)yahoo.com

boobles2 said...

I like the Marlee doll. A really nice surprise for my granddaughter

furygirl3132 said...

My daughter's favorite Friends Forever Doll is Reina, she's a really cute doll. Thanks so much for such a wonderful giveaway and Happy Holidays!

Eloise
furygirl3132[at]comcast[dot]net

furygirl3132 said...

I am also a subscriber, thanks again!

Eloise
furygirl3132[at]comcast[dot]net

SimplySavvy said...

Natalie suits my 9 year old so well - she is a doll collector.
sslguzman@gmail.com

Betty N said...

I am subscribed to Chefdruck Musings

Janelle said...

I like Marlee! Thanks for the chance!

Mae B said...

I really like Marlee as well

Anonymous said...

I think Marlee's cute!
Thanks for the chance!
Megret
musesofmegret (at) gmail (dot) com

Anonymous said...

My granddaughter would love Marlee!

Anonymous said...

Natalie is adorable. Thanks.
Heidi
sweet_soul_sistermi@yahoo.com

Jewel said...

My daughter would love the Natalie doll! That would be an awesome Christmas (late) present for her.

the schros said...

I like the Natalie doll for my own blonde daughter.

CJensen said...

They are all so cute, but I would pick Marlee!

kissyjensen at gmail dot com

daw212 said...

When my wife and I were looking at the dolls she got a little "Kick" from Bella (due to arrive in late March) when we saw Marlee. So that made our choice. Hope it's an omen for a win. This is our first so we have lots to relearn about dolls. Glad we found your site.
daw212(at)msn(dot)com

Bettina said...

I think my daughter would love Marlee!

bewell75 at gmail dotcom

nanja said...

My favorite is Reina. Reminds me of my daughter.
nanja[at]comcast[dot]net

nanja said...

I'm subscribed
nanja[at]comcast[dot]net

nanja said...

Blogged
http://nanja-nansplace.blogspot.com/2008/12/chefdruck-musings-friends-forever-dolls.html
nanja[at]comcast[dot]net

Jill said...

Our favorite doll is Natalie :)

Thanks for such a Nice Giveaway!

noreen said...

Kyleen sounds so sweet and shy like my little girls, I also like Marlee since she look like my little girl

Brimful Curiosities said...

The dolls look like wonderful gifts for little girls. I think my daughter would like Natalie the best. They share similar qualities. Thank you!

Brimful Curiosities said...

Blogged here: http://www.brimfulcuriosities.com/2008/12/full-to-brim-kids-book-giveaway-list_23.html

The Halton Mom said...

My daughter would really love Marlee. Thanks so much!

lil_wifey21 at yahoo dot com

The Halton Mom said...

I subscribe via email.

lil_wifey21 at yahoo dot com

The Halton Mom said...

Blogged it!

http://haltonmom.blogspot.com/2008/12/giveaway-chefdruck-musings-friends.html

lil_wifey21 at yahoo dot com

Anonymous said...

I would like to pick Kristina because I am part Asian and my daughter would love to have her. Merry Christmas.

dawg2260 (at) gmail (dot) com

Cherie J said...

I would love to win Reina for my little girl. Thanks for the contest!

cherierj(at)yahoo(dot)com

Cherie J said...

I am a subscriber for both of your blogs.

Anonymous said...

I would give this to my good friend. She´s in the early months of pregnancy and feels rotten and unattractive most of the time. I think she´d really appreciate.
madadidivya@yahoo.com

Eli's Lids said...

Awesome giveaway!! My favorite doll (for my daughter of course!) is Marlee.
Blessings,
http://elislids.blogspot.com/

Annmarie Weeks said...

I like the Reina doll best, and I think my daughter would too!

Jennifer-Eighty MPH Mom said...

I like Natalie the best...

lorides said...

My girls really like the Marlee

KR said...

I lke Marlee.

Julie Donahue said...

My daughter would love this.

Unknown said...

I'd go for Nika.

Donna said...

My daughter would love Natalie.
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Donna said...

I subscribed to Chefdruck Musings
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Donna said...

I subscribed to Chefdruck Reviews
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Veronica said...

I would absolutely love the Nika doll for my little one. Thanks for a great giveaway :)

Uniquely Yours said...

MARLEE all the way my daughter love to take charge! This would be great for her birthday.

Anonymous said...

I would have to choose Natalie because she seems the most like my little girl.
kjc02@msn.com

angieplays said...

My favorite doll is the Natalie doll.

angieplays4fun at gmail dot com

Vanessa Sue said...

Marlee is my favorite! Thanks for the chance!

Vanessa C.
vanessasuethompson@gmail.com

kaylee8 said...

Reina is my pick!

Ginny said...

My favorite is Natalie

Terry said...

I just stumbled onto your blog and am thrilled to find out about the Friends Forever Girls dolls. I collected some of the "She's Like Me" dolls a few years ago and was saddened when The Family Company had to close its doors. I like Marlee the best of the Friends Forever Girls because she has such fabulous fashion taste, but all the dolls are treasures.

Marcy Bock said...

I love Natalie!

Erin Sipes said...

They are all cute but Natalie fits my rough and tumble daughter.

Anonymous said...

My daughters would like Reina. Thanks

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Anonymous said...

Subscriber to Chefdruck Musings

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Anonymous said...

Subscriber to Chefdruck Reviews.

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Anonymous said...

Natalie sounds alot like Liz. That would be my favorite.
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Crunchy Green Mom - Suzanne said...

I like Marlee, she sounds so cute!

Queen of the House said...

Marlee is my favorite!

Queen of the House said...

I subscribed (tnajk at yahoo dot com)

nancy said...

My favourite is Taylor Angelique, thanks!

leah said...

I like the Marlee doll. She seems so sweet, just like my daughter!

Anonymous said...

My DD picked Nika because they have the same hair!

murphykatt[at]yahoo[dot]com

designHER Momma said...

I think marlee probably would be my daughters favorite! thanks so much for a great giveaway....

Anonymous said...

I'm partial to Marlee b/c my imaginary friend was named Marley. (I also had Gucky, but that's another story.) My daughter would love Natalie, though.

Anonymous said...

I like Lily Rose, and so does my granddaughter. Thanks!

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Tylerpants said...

My daughter would love Marlee. Love her stylish outfit too!

Tylerpants said...

I'm a subscriber

dh said...

My favorite is Natalie

kerri69 said...

I like the Natalie Doll she resembles my daughter the most

kerri69 said...

I am currently a subscriber

wendy wallach said...

I like the Marlee Doll!

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klp1965 said...

i love Marlee

Marissa said...

We really love the doll Marlee! Thanks for a chance to win a great giveaway.

Anonymous said...

I like Marlee.
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/\Heather/\ said...

I like the popular Marlee doll. Thanks so much!

/\Heather/\ said...

I subscribe to your musings rss feed. Thanks!

Unknown said...

Natalie is adorable

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