During World War II, women were serving double duty. Many women started working outside the home for the first time in their lives, but still had all of the responsibilities of their homes and children. Convenience foods and quick recipes started becoming really popular! Prepackaged mixes made life easier on busy moms. You could … Continue reading Molly’s Parsley Biscuits
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Kirsten’s Potato Soup
As a Swedish immigrant, Kirsten would have been very familiar with potatoes. In the 1800s, potatoes were eaten at every meal in many Swedish homes. They were filling, inexpensive, stored well and could be cooked many different ways. In Sweden, during the 1840s a cookbook was published called "The Potato Friend, an Indispensable Book … Continue reading Kirsten’s Potato Soup
Addy’s Parlor
Addy has a beautiful collection! I have spent years acquiring her original Pleasant Company pieces. In Addy’s stories, she lives in many places. Once Papa finds her and Mama in Philadelphia, after he was freed from slavery, they move into a boarding house. The house is owned and operated by an elderly couple, Mr. and … Continue reading Addy’s Parlor
Maryellen’s School Outfit Giveaway
Update: September 27, 2018 - Ana C. from North Carolina has won Maryellen's School Outfit! She is an adult collector. Congratulations Ana! School has started and fall is on its way. I thought we should get the school year started off right by having a September giveaway! Get your doll looking spiffy for class. … Continue reading Maryellen’s School Outfit Giveaway
Josefina on the Santa Fe Trail
Josefina Montoya is a wonderful addition to the American Girl collection. Her book series is set in 1824 New Mexico. In the stories, Josefina lives on a rancho 15 miles from Santa Fe. I live in the middle of the country so I don’t get to visit very many early Spanish-American historic sites. When I … Continue reading Josefina on the Santa Fe Trail
Samantha’s Ice Cream Snowballs
In Samantha’s day, ice cream was the national dessert and vanilla was the most popular flavor. Ice cream has been enjoyed for ages and was served in prominent homes in early America. President George Washington’s inventory records showed that he spent $200 on ice cream in 1790. The Library of Congress has President Thomas … Continue reading Samantha’s Ice Cream Snowballs
Molly Through the Years
Good golly Miss Molly! Molly McIntire is one of the original three dolls introduced in 1986 by Pleasant Company. Molly was the least popular of the three characters when they debuted and not as many sold. Because of this, 1986 Molly’s are harder to come by than Samantha and Kirsten dolls. My Molly collection consists of … Continue reading Molly Through the Years
Drawing Winners!
Today’s the day! Time to announce the winner of BOTH Giveaways! The Mini Gabriela Doll and the Melody Pajamas! In just 10 days, since the announcement of the Melody’s Pajamas Giveaway, the blog has had over 400 more views, pushing Dandridge House Dolls to 2,000 views in 14 countries in less than 3 months. You … Continue reading Drawing Winners!
Kaya Visits Cahokia Mounds
When I think of Native Americans, I tend to picture wandering hunters and warriors, living in temporary movable teepees. This is not the case with the Mississippian Indians. They weren’t nomads, but farmers. Not only did they live in structured homes and work their land, but they had thriving sophisticated cities. The largest and greatest … Continue reading Kaya Visits Cahokia Mounds
Melody’s Pajamas Giveaway
Update: August 20, 2018 - Saskja P. from Iowa has won the Melody Pajamas! She is an adult collector, but also has girls that love to collect. Congratulations Saskja! As of today, August 10, 2018, the blog has had over 1,600 visits in the 2 1/2 months since I launched it! Those viewers have … Continue reading Melody’s Pajamas Giveaway