Proper etiquette was very important in Samantha Parkington’s era. High society in 1904 paid very close attention to how you dressed, walked, talked, ate, moved, even smiled! Even at a young age, Samantha was expected to behave like a proper lady. That meant no slouching, no burping, no running around, no getting dirty, no […]
Falling for Fall at Girl AGain by Mackenzie
Fall is here at last. With its cooler temperatures, colorful leaves and spooky and festive atmosphere, Fall is a great time of year. Halloween is coming up fast, so if you love all things spooky, you’re in luck! With all the scary movies coming out and fun decorations, the spooky lover must be so happy. […]
Mary’s Day at the Spa by Mackenzie
Her story starts on a bright Friday morning. Mary gets up and gets dressed quickly, excited because today is her 10th birthday and she gets to go to the spa for the first time! Her American Girl doll, Julie, gets to come with her as well! “Are you up, Mary?” Mom calls “It’s time for […]
Events and Sales at Girl AGain by Mackenzie
The fun thing about American Girl is the creativity of it all. From picking outfits to decorating craft kits and furniture, American Girl is honoring creative girls. At Girl AGain we embrace his tradition with Girl AGain crafting events. On August 2nd, we are having two t-shirt workshops scheduled in the late afternoon and early […]
Girls create Addy’s Quilt at Girl AGain by Julia M.
Addy’s wedding quilt. A nine year old African American girl by the name of Addy Walker was a slave in North Carolina in 1864. Like many slaves, in order to proclaim their love for each other, Addy’s parents jumped over a broom as a symbol of marriage, even though their owner did not acknowledge this […]