Everyone Needs Playtime

In our hectic, modern lives, many of us focus so heavily on work and family commitments that we never seem to have time for pure fun. Somewhere between childhood and adulthood, we stopped playing.

When we carve out some leisure time, we’re more likely to zone out in front of the TV or computer than engage in fun, rejuvenating play like we did as children. But play is not just essential for kids; it can be an important source of relaxation and stimulation for adults as well.

There doesn’t need to be any point to the activity beyond having fun and enjoying yourself. By giving yourself permission to play with the joyful abandon of childhood, you can reap oodles of health benefits throughout life.

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Challenge Meme

Seven years ago I issued a challenge to celebrate 20 years of the modern BJD, that I had also done three years previously. As things have be...

Wednesday

My Ethnic Dolls

Thought I'd share photos of my little cuties to brighten up your day. 😁


African Marieta doll by Carmen Gonzalez ~ Ella Jane after the jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald.


Bolivian Marieta "Little Liberty" by Carmen Gonzalez ~ shortened to Libby.

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Thursday

Playmates


Clara loves her teddy.


More new dresses.

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Sunday

Julia's New Wig & Friend


I think Julia looks a good deal prettier in this wig and she is so much happier now she has a friend to play with.

ABYA ~ Yes, I knitted the outfit ~ the dress is a free "Poppy" pattern and the sampler cardi was created from the depths of my own noggin! :)

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