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You are here: Home / Weekend / American Girl

October 21, 2009

American Girl

It has warmed up to such a nice day out there! I was frozen before leaving for the gym and it’s not even winter yet and I had to implement the ole "put your clothes in the dryer" trick. It worked!

I biked to the gym, spent 35 on the elliptical, attempted weight lifting and realized I was running late, and hit the road. It felt GREAT to be working out again after a two day break. I had so much energy.

I planned my errands so I could grocery shop on my way home. I stopped into Harris Teeter for a bunch of produce.

Try teeter-tottering on a bike with a big spaghetti squash in tow!

And then try having your chain break and trying to bike without pedals.

Thankfully, it fixed itself, but it was a precarious situation there for a minute!

Once home I had to shower, get dressed, and then make lunch AND dinner since it’s my late night. I love the feeling of having a whole day’s worth of healthy meals and snacks already prepared. I just have to eat them and my day will be super healthy!

So for lunch I put together a quick spinach and rice salad with the leftover curry rice we have from last night’s dinner.

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I added sliced pear, carrot and toasted walnuts as well. Some blue cheese would have rocked this salad!

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No dressing because I didn’t think any of them went with these flavors, so it was a little dry.  Next time I would make a jammy dressing, like my Roseberry!

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On the side: pumpkin pie!!

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Topped with the last of my IKEA graham cookies ;(

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Delish!!

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Kirsten + Samanthakirsten

Did you know they discontinued Kirsten and Samantha? 🙁 I had both when I was little. Kirsten was my first and she was definitely the coolest!

American Girl Kirsten To Be Discontinued

 

 

NERD KERF: Google Calendar!!

I don’t even know what episode it is, but here’s some G-Cal love for ya!

 

Full speed ahead!!

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  1. Liz says

    October 21, 2009 at 12:16 pm

    I had Kristen too!!! I loved American Girl Dolls, getting their magazine was like the best day of my life when I was little!

    Reply
  2. Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says

    October 21, 2009 at 12:19 pm

    I NEED to try the pumpkin yogurt. I had a Samantha dall. I was obsessed. Hmmm..come to think of it, I easily could be again.

    Reply
  3. Allison (Eat Clean Live Green) says

    October 21, 2009 at 12:20 pm

    I had a Kirsten too! That’s so sad she’s discontinued 🙁

    Reply
  4. Kat (Kat's Daily Plate) says

    October 21, 2009 at 12:20 pm

    Kirsten and Samantha were my two favorites! Well, I also loved Molly b/c she had glasses like me… I was cool.

    Reply
  5. Carrie H says

    October 21, 2009 at 12:24 pm

    Noo! So sad. My big sister had Kirsten, I had Samantha and our little sister had Molly. Meh, wish they weren’t doing that. 🙂 Silly I still care.

    Reply
  6. Diana says

    October 21, 2009 at 12:26 pm

    That lunch looks so good!
    It seems like you had a full morning. I love feeling productive!

    Reply
  7. pen says

    October 21, 2009 at 12:26 pm

    the horror! kristen was my absolute favorite. i had felicity too, but i definitely favored good old kirsten.

    i made a friend go with me to the american girl store in chicago recently and totally remember all of the dolls stories and dresses and stuff. i guess childhood obsession sticks with you. 🙂

    Reply
  8. Abby (Abbys Vegan Eats) says

    October 21, 2009 at 12:27 pm

    Your rice salad looks fabulous! Beautiful colors.

    I was obsessed with my “Molly” doll.. I had the bed and the whole works!! 🙂

    Reply
  9. Estela @ weekly bite says

    October 21, 2009 at 12:27 pm

    Awe… no more Kristen & Samantha… too bad! Maybe I can snag one for my daughter before they are all out….

    I can’t find that pumpkin yogurt ANYWHERE!!! Well… I have only tried Harris Teeter without any luck… hopefully soon 😉

    Have a great day 🙂

    Reply
  10. Mellissa says

    October 21, 2009 at 12:27 pm

    I loved those 2 dolls, so sad that little girls didn’t like them! Thanks for the calendar lesson I already use it but learned a few new tips that are very helpful in managing my crazy life.

    Reply
  11. Katie says

    October 21, 2009 at 12:30 pm

    So sad! I had all of the original five, and a “Girl of Today.” Unfortunately a scary Halloween special about dolls scared me and they’ve been in hiding ever since!

    This is shameless PR, but my boyfriend is in a band called The Upwelling, and their single is called “American Girls”! You can listen to it here:

    http://www.myspace.com/theupwelling

    Reply
  12. Rachel says

    October 21, 2009 at 12:31 pm

    oh no, so sad about kristen and samantha! those were my two favorite dolls! (and the only two i had haha)

    your lunch looks awesome, and I am still super jealous about the pumpkin yogurt because i too have been unsuccessful in my search for it!

    Reply
  13. Kathleen says

    October 21, 2009 at 12:33 pm

    Oh sad! I had Kirsten, Samantha and one of the Asian ones that looked like me when I was little! I loved them sooo much and it’s really sad that they are discontinuing them!

    Reply
  14. MelissaNibbles says

    October 21, 2009 at 12:33 pm

    I was too old for the American Girl dolls, but my cousins had them. I’ll have to let them know about the latest doll gossip.

    I still can’t find the pumpkin pie yogurt anywhere 🙁

    Glad you didn’t smash your squash!

    Reply
  15. kay (eating machine) says

    October 21, 2009 at 12:33 pm

    NO! I had both of those! They were my favorites!

    Reply
  16. Ashley says

    October 21, 2009 at 12:34 pm

    Oh no they are discontinuing Kirsten?? That’s so sad! I loved my American Dolls – I treated them as ‘siblings’ since I was an only child haha. I had Molly, Kirsten, Addy, the “Make Your Own” and the original Bitty Baby 🙂

    ps. pumpkin pie yogurt = amazing!

    Reply
  17. Sarah @ The Foodie Diaries says

    October 21, 2009 at 12:36 pm

    Hmmm have to step in and defend my girl Samantha… She was definitely my favorite. Can’t believe they discontinued them!

    Reply
  18. rhodeygirl says

    October 21, 2009 at 12:37 pm

    Thanks for the tutorial Kath! Now, do you sync your iphone cal with google calendar? i haven’t been able to do it without losing my separate colors, maybe u know better?

    Reply
  19. Daria @ Daria Can Cook says

    October 21, 2009 at 12:37 pm

    Something about the name Harris Teeter always makes me giggle.

    Reply
  20. Jenna says

    October 21, 2009 at 12:38 pm

    i loved american girls when i was young!
    wow that must be hard biking and carrying groceries!
    i love how you prepare the day’s meals ahead of time, all ready to eat and super healthy!
    i really want to try that pumpkin yogurt 🙂
    jenna

    Reply
  21. rebecca says

    October 21, 2009 at 12:45 pm

    to my delight there was a great harvest stand at the farmers market next to my work today! i bought a trail bar in honor of your exciting news…have you ever had one? deliciousness!

    Reply
  22. Abby (Nibble, Nourish, Run) says

    October 21, 2009 at 12:45 pm

    What?! I can’t believe they discontinued Samantha AND Kirsten. I mean can you still get Molly? They were the original trifecta! I’m heart-broken.

    Reply
  23. linda says

    October 21, 2009 at 12:48 pm

    Did not grow up with American Girl but I see the lil girls toting them everywhere when I visit Chicago’s Magnificent Mile.

    I’m still waiting for the pumpkin yogurt to arrive to my local grocery store. in the meantime, i probably should make my own.

    Reply
  24. Wendy says

    October 21, 2009 at 12:50 pm

    Ok, I’m feeling a little old now. I’m from the Cabbage Patch generation. 🙂 But we got an American Girl catalog in the mail the other day, and my 4yo daughter can’t stop looking at it!

    Glad you made it home in one piece, despite the obstacles!

    Reply
  25. Kirsten says

    October 21, 2009 at 12:52 pm

    That is sad about the dolls! I was beyond thrilled when Kirsten came out and had my name and the same color hair as me! I remember getting her for Christmas, I was so excited 🙂

    Reply
  26. amanda says

    October 21, 2009 at 1:02 pm

    I always liked kirsten but I had one of those ones you ordered that you could pick out to look like you! My friend picked a chinese girl named Ling (even though she is not Chinese lol)

    Reply
  27. Susan says

    October 21, 2009 at 1:04 pm

    I am loving these Nerd KERF videos!!! I swear my life is already 10x more organized since you started them 🙂

    Reply
  28. Paige(Running Around Normal) says

    October 21, 2009 at 1:04 pm

    Wow I’m glad you evaded disaster with the bike/squash/chain situation…yikes!

    Samantha was my all time favorite! I can’t believe they’re discontinuing her:(

    Reply
  29. Kristen @ frostingandfroth.com says

    October 21, 2009 at 1:06 pm

    Grr…I can’t find that pumpkin yogurt anywhere and I’m a bona fide pumpkin freak! Anyone have a tip as to where to find some in the California south bay area?

    Reply
  30. Cynthia (It All Changes) says

    October 21, 2009 at 1:09 pm

    I never had the dolls but loved the books. Samantha was my favorite unti Addy.

    Reply
  31. Samantha says

    October 21, 2009 at 1:09 pm

    That’s so sad! I had the Samantha doll (obviously, since we shared a name!) and my sister had Kirsten. The books and outfits were my favorite part. Samantha and Kirsten had many tea parties at my house growing up.

    Reply
  32. kathleen says

    October 21, 2009 at 1:10 pm

    I was more of the Cabbage Patch era, but my niece is really into American Dolls – I love all of the accessories, too cute. I can’t find the pumpkin yogurt either, must get on the Internet to do some research.

    Reply
  33. Ella says

    October 21, 2009 at 1:12 pm

    Noo!! I also had Samantha! Hmm, wonder if these means they’ll become valuable collector’s items?

    Reply
  34. lk (helathy delicious) says

    October 21, 2009 at 1:17 pm

    discontinued?!?! She was my fave. 🙁 I had her and Felicity.

    Reply
  35. brandi says

    October 21, 2009 at 1:18 pm

    that salad sounds so good.

    I wish I could find that yogurt! Sounds great with the grahams.

    Reply
  36. kat says

    October 21, 2009 at 1:30 pm

    how could they discontinue Kirsten and Samantha???? I can’t belive that! At least the books will live on forever (hopefully)!

    Reply
  37. Julie @savvyeats says

    October 21, 2009 at 1:31 pm

    They discontinued Samantha too?! I knew about Kirsten, but not Samantha. So sad; I loved those books and my Kirsten doll!

    Reply
  38. Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers says

    October 21, 2009 at 1:34 pm

    i had kirsten AND samantha! how sad to see them go! 🙁 poor girls today are missin’ out!

    Reply
  39. Chelsea says

    October 21, 2009 at 1:37 pm

    Good thing the chain didn’t actually break because that would have sucked. It sounds like it just came off (which DOES suck just not as bad 😉 )

    I never had American Girl Dolls but my friends did and I remember both of those. <– I think that was the most boring sentence EVER.

    Reply
  40. Sarah says

    October 21, 2009 at 1:41 pm

    Nooooooo! I am so sad about Kristen and Samantha being discontinued. That is awful. They were my favorite.

    Reply
  41. Shinobu says

    October 21, 2009 at 1:44 pm

    I rode my bike while balancing two 12 packs of soda… not a good idea, luckily my bike didn’t decide to give me any trouble.

    Reply
  42. Amy A. says

    October 21, 2009 at 1:46 pm

    So not cool! I had Samantha. I like how they keep adding new girls to the collection, but why get rid of the ‘more traditional’ ones?? Pshhh.

    Reply
  43. Anne Marie@New Weigh of Life says

    October 21, 2009 at 1:48 pm

    Thanks for that Google calendar stuff-my boss just asked me to update his calendar and I had no idea how to do it!

    Reply
  44. Rose-Anne says

    October 21, 2009 at 1:49 pm

    I’m late to the party, but a huge CONGRATULATIONS on your Great Harvest news! How exciting! Also, I could totally relate to you about not wanting to get excited about something until it’s confirmed. That is exactly how I have felt this whole year, which has been filled with a lot of new opportunities and changes for me.

    Now, if only I could channel my inner Kath to get the rest of my belongings unpacked in my new home… 😉 Have you thought about bottling your domestic enthusiasm to sell to the rest of us?

    Reply
  45. Jessica @ JJsVinBlanc says

    October 21, 2009 at 1:49 pm

    That’s shocking on the AG discontinuation, I had Molly since she wore glasses and so did I as a kid. But I always wanted Kirsten too.

    Reply
  46. Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says

    October 21, 2009 at 1:50 pm

    Haha I always use a hair dryer to blow my clothes warm!! My fave American Girl was Samantha 🙁

    Reply
  47. amber says

    October 21, 2009 at 1:53 pm

    OMG! I had (well have still) Kristen! I LOVED her! I cannot believe she is gone =(

    Reply
  48. Stephanie says

    October 21, 2009 at 1:54 pm

    OMG American Girl dolls!! Samantha was the first thing I ever saved up for and I remember how hard it was to get to that $80 or so, took forever!!! I loved that doll, my grandpa even built me a trunk/bed set for her (he was an awesome woodshop kinda guy) and I think I still have it stashed at my ‘rents haha.

    Reply
  49. Shannon (The Daily Balance) says

    October 21, 2009 at 1:57 pm

    I loved American Girl dolls! I had Molly and thought she was AWESOME

    Reply
  50. Jaclyn says

    October 21, 2009 at 1:59 pm

    Good to know I’m not the only one who sticks their clothes in the dryer when it’s cold, haha. I hate putting on cold jeans especially.

    Reply
  51. Julie says

    October 21, 2009 at 1:59 pm

    Oh no! I loved Samantha!

    Reply
  52. Whit says

    October 21, 2009 at 2:05 pm

    NO! Not Kirsten! 🙁 I had Kirsten and my sister had Samantha. Many fun times were had picnicking with those girls.

    Reply
  53. Hallie (Healthy Twists) says

    October 21, 2009 at 2:18 pm

    Oh I was totally a Samantha girl! I loved her and I remember very clearly when I got her…the night before the first night of Hanukkah, my mom just couldn’t wait to give her to me. Has anyone been to the AG store in Chicago? I went a few years ago and my frriend and I were the oldest ones in there but it was SO nostalgic and fun. I was like, the biggest American Girl fan ever…I read all the books and got the magazine for years. Oh, good times 🙂

    Reply
  54. Aggie says

    October 21, 2009 at 2:23 pm

    I have been on a hunt for that pumpkin pie yogurt since I started seeing it on here!! Can’t find it and I’m craving it!

    It’s funny, we just got the American Girl catalog in the mail yesterday and my 2 year old was all over it this morning! I didn’t grow up with AG…but I can see already my little girl will be wanting them!

    Reply
  55. Food Makes Fun Fuel says

    October 21, 2009 at 2:26 pm

    Cool, I’m trying to use my google calender more and that definitely will help. i’ve become obsessed with the task list since I found out about it here

    Reply
  56. Lauren says

    October 21, 2009 at 2:37 pm

    I had Kirsten too and the one you can make to look like you. I loved Kirsten!

    Reply
  57. Sarah says

    October 21, 2009 at 2:45 pm

    i can’t believe they are getting rid of kirsten and already got rid of samantha! those dolls were my childhood…so sad! i had felicity and now i kinda wanna go find her at my parents house…been so long! haha

    Reply
  58. Lizzy says

    October 21, 2009 at 2:54 pm

    i almost forgot about american girl dolls. I always wanted one but i never got one when i was little. I also subscribed to the magazine though, and even designed my own. These dolls are the best!

    Reply
  59. Christy says

    October 21, 2009 at 2:54 pm

    haha I love the Google Calendar video.. helpful! & that’s so not what I expected your voice to sound like, too funny!!

    Reply
  60. Jessica @ JJsVinBlanc says

    October 21, 2009 at 2:54 pm

    Great video too – it’s nice to see how others use Google Calendar. I like that you color appointments seperately.

    Reply
  61. Erin (Mommy on the Run) says

    October 21, 2009 at 3:08 pm

    Second that Christy! I totally did not expect you to sound like that! I love the tutorials. You should do one for your Garmin. Which one do you have?

    Reply
  62. Funky Lady says

    October 21, 2009 at 3:09 pm

    I have a question: my afternoons are horrible. I hit this wall physically and mentally and I keep turning to sugary foods to help me get through it (but it just makes me want more!). Any suggestions on how get through the afternoon. I have looong days. Up at 5-5:30 for a workout ( run a few miles, bike, or yoga), Eat a big brekkie at 7, big lunch at 12, and a snack in the am and/or pm. But this is not working for me. I am HUNGRY and TIRED! Anything? Anyone?

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  63. Gena (Choosing Raw) says

    October 21, 2009 at 3:10 pm

    Are you kidding me?! That’s tragic. I was such a Samantha girl — she was an NYC lady like me.

    I’m bummed 🙁

    Reply
  64. Janet says

    October 21, 2009 at 3:11 pm

    Oh no, I loved Kirsten and Samantha! They were my favorite!

    I just got a spaghetti squash, too. Can’t wait to see what you do with it!

    Reply
  65. Madeline @ Greens and Jeans says

    October 21, 2009 at 3:49 pm

    I had both of them! The end of an era…

    Reply
  66. Emily says

    October 21, 2009 at 4:02 pm

    I had Kirsten too! And my sister had Samantha! It’s so funny too because my sister is blue eyed and blonde hair and I’m brunette with brown eyes! Funny we’d choose the doll that looks the opposite of ourselves! 😉

    Reply
  67. Kendall says

    October 21, 2009 at 4:04 pm

    Oh, no — Not Samantha!! I remember receiving the American Girl catalog in the mail when I was younger and pouring over the scenes and outfits of the all the different dolls…loved it.

    Reply
  68. Julie says

    October 21, 2009 at 4:06 pm

    I also had Samantha and Kirsten…and I think Molly made an appearance later on….sad :(….I was not aware of these discontinuations….I also owned several ‘human sized’ American Girl dresses and wore them quite often…apparently I did not think it odd to where period garments when I was in elementary school…..ha!

    Reply
  69. Mama Pea says

    October 21, 2009 at 4:13 pm

    I’ve been putting our clothes in the dryer too! My kids are so spoiled 🙂

    Reply
  70. Erin says

    October 21, 2009 at 4:19 pm

    Aw, Kirsten was my favorite! All of the girls had great stories but I love reading about the pioneers.

    Reply
  71. pols says

    October 21, 2009 at 4:44 pm

    Hey girl!

    I know…. we are SAD about Kirsten!! We love her! Abbi has almost all of her clothes and of course, Kirsten herself!! sniff…

    Did you see my own real life American Girl on my blog today? 😉 Lately there have been a few KERF type foods… colorful and I think you’d like em. 😛

    Love ya, friend!! Hope the bread man and the future RD are both awesome. XOXO D, P, and Abbers

    Reply
  72. AM says

    October 21, 2009 at 5:12 pm

    Hi! When you cook your spaghetti squash, please share your recipe….everytime I cook it, it’s ok, but not super. Thanks!!!

    Reply
  73. Jenn (www. j3nn.net ) says

    October 21, 2009 at 5:12 pm

    Yeah, blue cheese definitely would have made that salad extra awesome. 🙂

    Jenn

    Reply
  74. Ellen says

    October 21, 2009 at 5:37 pm

    Great post! I’ve been writing about time management all week and I’ll be sure to link to your NERD KERF GCal video. Kepp up the NERD KERF – love them!

    Reply
  75. Amy C. says

    October 21, 2009 at 5:43 pm

    Samantha was my first doll but I got Kirsten not long after. I’m sad they’re both discontinued!! I love them.

    Reply
  76. maria says

    October 21, 2009 at 6:23 pm

    I’m still loving all the NERD KERF videos. 🙂 I’m learning a lot thanks to you, busy girl!

    Reply
  77. Christine says

    October 21, 2009 at 6:26 pm

    What? Kirsten rocks! She was my first doll and favorite.

    Reply
  78. Gina says

    October 21, 2009 at 6:29 pm

    Kirsten was my favorite too! I had the doll plus all her books, including a cookbook. I remember always asking my mom to buy ingredients so I could make things.
    I have to try and find that Pumpkin Pie yogurt, it looks good!

    Reply
  79. ellen eats beets says

    October 21, 2009 at 6:30 pm

    Pumpkin pie + IKEA cookies = Heaven in a yogurt cup!!

    Reply
  80. Melissa says

    October 21, 2009 at 6:37 pm

    So sad about Kirsten and Samantha.

    Samantha was the 1st America Girl doll I owned. She was a present for my 10th birthday. I swear I prayed every night that I would finally own her.

    Now I want to go buy all of the doll clothes before they’re gone. RIP childhood!

    Reply
  81. K says

    October 21, 2009 at 6:41 pm

    NOOOO!!! They discontinued Kirsten? I had her too! I even still know where she is at my parents’ house… glad I do now that they aren’t going to make her anymore!

    Reply
  82. Emily (Emily Eats and Exercises) says

    October 21, 2009 at 6:42 pm

    I had Kristen too! In fact, my parent’s bought it for my birthday. They didn’t want to give away the present by having the package come to my house so instead they sent it to my Dad’s law office. For years, the office received American Girl doll catalogues!

    Reply
  83. Michele | aka Raw Juice Girl says

    October 21, 2009 at 6:44 pm

    I can’t find that pumpkin yogurt in my area??!!! 🙁

    The salad looks delish – and love the color of the plate! 😀

    Reply
  84. Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says

    October 21, 2009 at 6:47 pm

    YIKES! Sounds like an eventful shopping trip! 😉 I’m just glad you’re ok.

    AWWW… that’s terrible about the American Girl dolls. I think Samantha was always my favorite, but Kirsten was right up there too.

    Reply
  85. Hangry Pants says

    October 21, 2009 at 7:25 pm

    Fun fact: I have Kirsten, Felicity and Addy. 🙂 My sister has Samantha.

    Reply
  86. Kath says

    October 21, 2009 at 7:25 pm

    rhodeygirl,
    Google “gmail sync iphone” and the first thing that comes up – that’s Google’s Sync feature. You can sync Gmail (although I think it’s faster when using a Microsoft Exchange), Contacts and Calendar. BUT – you do lost the color association with G-cal. The colors your iPhone assigns to each calendar are random 🙁

    rebecca,
    I don’t think I have, but I bet it was awesome!!

    Erin,
    I actually don’t know much about my Garmin at all. I have the Forerunner 305.

    Kath

    Reply
  87. Kath says

    October 21, 2009 at 7:41 pm

    Funky Lady,
    My first major question:

    How much sleep are you getting a night? 8+ hours?

    Question #2:
    Are you getting enough carbs/calories at breakfast and lunch?

    Kath

    Reply
  88. Brynn says

    October 21, 2009 at 7:44 pm

    I had Addy. All of my friends had Samantha though so I always assumed she was the most popular. Sad!!!

    Reply
  89. Bree@beeskneeslife says

    October 21, 2009 at 7:49 pm

    Ah how sad! Kirsten is still at my parents house. I can’t believe how popular American Girl dolls have become. You should see the madness that surrounds the store at the Mall of America.

    Reply
  90. lynn (The Actors Diet) says

    October 21, 2009 at 7:54 pm

    pumpkin pie with the graham crackers is genius, kath. pure genius.

    Reply
  91. Jessica says

    October 21, 2009 at 8:03 pm

    Kirsten was my favorite too, i can’t believe that!!!
    And congratulations on Great Harvest!

    Reply
  92. Ann says

    October 21, 2009 at 9:01 pm

    Hey Kath, I read every day but dont comment often. I work for American Girl in the Boston store and I am a lifelong doll and toy collector. I have an enormous collection of American Girl dolls – and Kirsten is my second favorite 🙂 I loved seeing you reference them in your post today. 🙂 Have a great night.

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  93. Ann says

    October 21, 2009 at 9:04 pm

    Oh, and they have not discontinued the dolls – they have been “ARCHIVED” 🙂

    Reply
  94. Tay says

    October 21, 2009 at 9:21 pm

    They retired Samantha a while ago and I was devastated. She was my favorite! And Kirsten was my other favorite. How sad 🙁 I finally made my way to an American Girl Store this summer so excited to see the dolls on display, and Samantha was no where to be found! They don’t even have her in the store anymore. I literally got so upset! haha

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  95. BroccoliHut says

    October 21, 2009 at 11:11 pm

    No more Kirsten and Samantha? Sadski! I had Samantha, and my sister had Kirsten:)

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  96. Mom says

    October 22, 2009 at 4:33 am

    Tay,

    You would think they would at least have Samantha on display somewhere. Odd.

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  97. Marika says

    October 22, 2009 at 5:19 am

    Oh no! I had a Kirsten too… I liked her because she was blonde like me :-). AG stuff was always so expensive though!

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  98. Jenn (eating bender) says

    October 22, 2009 at 6:29 am

    Aw – I had Samantha when I was little! Still do somewhere, actually 🙂 That really is too bad that they are discontinuing them. American Girl has changed so much – I went to the store here in Chicago and it blew my mind.

    I totally agree with you on preparing meals for the day so that you have a guaranteed healthy eating schedule ahead – especially when the day is unpredictable and bound to get crazy.

    I know I said something on Twitter, but I haven’t officially told you on the blog yet – CONGRATULATIONS on the Great Harvest gig! So happy that it’s working out for you and Matt and I think it’s very cool that you’re doing the PR, etc. for it. You two will be a great team and I’m excited to read more about it!

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  99. Alex says

    October 22, 2009 at 7:53 am

    poor samantha! she was my first and only doll. and my cousin had kirsten. apparently the proper term for their discontinuation is that they have now been “archived”. sounds a bit morbid to me.

    (p.s. i’ve been reading your blog for a while now and wanted to come out of the shadows. congrats on your franchise!)

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  100. Maura says

    October 22, 2009 at 8:36 am

    awww, thats so sad. i loved both. in fact, i still have them 🙂

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  101. Tina says

    October 22, 2009 at 9:20 am

    Ahhh I want that pumpkin pie yogurt!!

    And that’s kind of sad about the American Girls. I have Samantha! I got her because she had brown eyes and long dark brown hair like me haha. I was sooo obsessed with her and all of American Girls when I was younger.

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  102. Andrea (Off Her Cork) says

    October 22, 2009 at 9:29 am

    I am loving the Nerd KERF! 😀 One question, it seems like you have a popup whenever you get new mail. Is this a widget? Or part of Gmail or how does that work because I want it too! 🙂

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  103. Patty says

    October 22, 2009 at 11:08 am

    I am really sad they are starting to discontinue the original American Girls – I learned so much about history from them! I think the historical ones are wonderful, I’m so-so on the new “like me” ones, which is of course what my neice wanted and has. I had Molly (my fav), Kirsten, Samantha and Felicity. I took good care of them and saved all of their outfits and furniture so if I have a daughter she will be well stocked 😉

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  104. A@ Please Don't Eat Me! says

    October 22, 2009 at 11:30 am

    i always always wanted to get a kirsten doll.. she was my favorite, now my daughter is into them (i cant afford them..but my little sister still has hers and gave it to my daughter.. how sweet!) … why do they have to discontinue them??? i loved learning from those books!!

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  105. Kelly L. says

    October 23, 2009 at 11:56 am

    I can’t believe they’re discontinuing Kirsten and Samantha! That’s crazy! Fun fact – did you know that some of the original American Girls books were actually written by Danielle Steel??

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  106. Natalie Batdorf says

    January 7, 2010 at 12:13 pm

    My sister got Kirsten when she was little. I think she is a cool doll. I wish you would consider making a movie from this doll. I have all the american doll DVDs and love them. But I would love a DVD about Kirsten.

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