Back-to-School Hair Solutions

 

Looking for cute new ways to style your hair for the school year?

Well I've got some unique and pretty looks for you!

 

Partial Dutch Braid

 

This braid is super cute,

and is a great alternative for a hairclip pinning your bangs back.

Start with a regular braid, and as you go along, add in strands from the top of your doll's head.

It's just like a french braid, only adding hair from one side to your braid.

It may take a few tries to get the hang of, but it's super cute!

 

Helpful Headband

 

A super fast and simple way to style your hair for school is

to slip in a headband to match your outfit.

You might even try being even more creative and tie some cute ribbons or

pin a cloth flower to your headband!

This is perfect for keeping your hair out of your face when you're

hunched over your desk doing schoolwork. 

Fancy Fishtail

 

Fishtail braids are super cute and "in" right now, so try one for yourself!

It looks complicated, but it's actually super simple!

Divide your hair into two even sections and pull in strands from each side,

alternating left and right. Pull them tightly!

Try it a few times until you get the knack.

 

Check back soon for more creative hairstyles!

 



Brooke's Big Brunch

 

This is a story shared and told by my friend Brooke...she shared with me these photos too.

Enjoy!

 

Just before school started, my friend Adele turned 11!

So to celebrate, well...you'll see!

I made Adele and her sister Anna wait in their room while I prepared a surprise.

 

Surprise! I made a delicous brunch for them with my cooking expertise.

 

I even baked fresh,  sticky cinnamon rolls!

(They smelled AMAZING, if I do say so myself!)

I served orange juice, pancakes with fresh strawberries and a fruit cup...

Along with crispy toast, eggs, and juicy bacon.

"Oh, wow, Brooke! This all looks and smells incredible!" Adele exclaimed, licking her lips.

"Oh, thank you." I blushed.

"Mm-hmm! You really outdid yourself!" Anna laughed. 

After the girls finished their brunch,

Anna and I surprised Adele with birthday presents.

Adele seemed very eager to open them, all wrapped up in glossy paper

and tied with fluffy bows.

The first gift contained a bright blue Hope stone for Adele's garden.

The second, from me, was a pretty pink necklace and turqouise stone ring.

And the third was a new box of cards. 

We all had such a great time!

 

Thanks for sharing this story, Brooke!

Happy birthday, Adele!

 

SORRY!!!

 

 

Hi everyone!! I am SO SORRY that I haven't posted anything since July 27th!

I have been crazy busy with my awesome summer.

I just went back to school yesterday at InnerstarU, and it was so much fun!

I have not been a loyal blogger lately, so I promise I will be posting much more soon!

Thanks for understanding! Have a happy school year!

 

 

Dress Up!

Today my friend Rebecca and I played dress up at Caroline's house!

We acted out the story of Little Red Riding Hood!

 "I'm going to go take some muffins and apples to Grandmother!"

Caroline, disguised as the Big Bad Wolf, hid behind a bush.

"Why, hello, Red!"

 "Oh, hello!" Red answered.

"Aren't you going to pick some flowers for your grandmother?" The wolf asked.

"Oh, sure I will!" said Red, deciding that it'd be a nice surprise.

 So she skipped over to a cluster of flowers and plucked them.

 They were beautiful!

 Red picked them and continued to her Grandmother's cottage.

"Hello, deary!" Grandmother said when Red Riding Hood arrived.

"Oh my! Grandmother, are you well?" Red asked.

 "Of course, deary! Come closer so I can see you!"

 "ROAR!" 

It was the wolf!

 "AHHHHH!"

 Meanwhile, the gardener had been watching from the window and hurried in

swinging a knife, bringing the wolf to the floor.

 And Grandmother was safe again!

 "Oh, Grandmother! You're okay!"

 "I love you, Grandmother."

We had so much fun using our imaginations to tell a story!

Brooke's Yummy Surprise

 

This afternoon, I got a text message from Brooke saying to come to the park

after dinner for a surprise. She also said to bring cash.

I couldn't wait to find out what it was!

 

When I arrived at the park later, I saw some commotion out by the ball field.

It had to be Brooke.

And it was! Brooke was running her own snack cart! I quickly got in line.

 



There were so many delicous treats to choose from!

 



"Hey Willow! So glad you could make it!" Brooke hollered above all the chatter. 

Mia soon got in line behind me. It just kept growing!

"All this stuff looks amazing!" McKenna said.

"Sure does!" I agreed as my stomach growled.

Maybe I should get an ice cream sandwich like Julie, I thought.

Or roasted corn and a fruit kabob like McKenna. 

But I finally decided to get a basket of french fries and a sweet ice cream cone!

"How's business going?" I asked Brooke.

"Great!" she replied.

"Just look at all the money I've made!"

I watched as Mia added some mustard to a hot, juicy hot dog.

I almost regretted not getting one!

The girls and I sat down on a blanket to eat our treats together.

"This home made ice cream is fantastic!" I exclaimed.

"And this corn is so ripe and sweet!" McKenna said. 

"I just came from tennis practice so I couldn't resist an ice cream sanwich!" Julie giggled. 

"Everything is great!" Mia added. 

Brooke sipped a fresh berry smoothie and thought to herself,

What a great sale day!

 

And what a delicious treat! I thought.