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...

Monday

Oops! Almost Tempted

December 2017 was to see the end to my dolly splurging. I thought 80 BJD's and 40 play dolls were quite enough to keep me busy for the rest of my days! And surely they should be, and besides which, I simply don't have the room for any more.

I kept telling myself there was a very positive side to this decision . . . like having more money to spend on shoes, wigs, backdrops, as well as fabrics and yarns to make new clothes for all my dolls. However, looking at my many different stashes, I really do doubt if I will ever need more than I have already.

Now in making that decision in December and being quite determined to stop the impulse buying, I had no idea that one of the dolls that had been sitting quietly on my wish list, would suddenly become available. Not to mention, the doll was in stock at the time, so no waiting apart from the shipping time.

Oh my! What a dilemma I was facing . . .  will I? Or won't I? I mean, just how often do these dolls appear on an IN STOCK list? The temptation was great . . . however she was a TINY and just 11" tall, so I didn't cave in this time. Had she been a MINI it might have been a different story. :)


So to keep to my numbers and allow a space for a future Kaye Wiggs 13" doll, I plan to sell the one doll I rarely play with as separate pieces and being Volks the parts are very heavy. Please see My 4 Sale page.

This year, I am more determined to catch up on all the outstanding dolly projects which I planned to do last year. I shall, of course, continue my obsession of knitting and sewing for dolls. With a little luck perseverance, I might even manage to write a few more short stories and organise a new dolly clothes shop. :)

Most importantly, I plan on organising all my doll clothes and shoes into sizes, so I can see at a glance, what is going to fit a particular doll that I plan on dressing. It shouldn't be too difficult, but could become a little time consuming, so I'll be back online when I'm done.

πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’–

Wednesday

A Little Bear Who'll Steal Your Heart

Hubby and I risked the kiddy crowd today and went to see . . .


. . . if you get the chance to see it, please do. It's a real feel good movie, wonderful for the children and even better for adults of all ages, especially old sops like me! It made me laugh and cry.

Hope you are all having a wonderful week.
Hugs,
X

Monday

Do You Belive in Fairies?


Do you believe in fairies?
Could fairies really exist?
Do they live in flowers and gardens?
Do they play in the morning mist?



Do they tend to nature
With loving care?
Do they fly through the forests?
Would we see them there?

Are they oh so gentle?
Are they heaven sent?
Do they fly with the butterflies
Until the day is spent?

Oh I would love to see them,
To catch sight of them at play,
Dancing around the flowers,
Just going about their day.


Janice Walkden


P.S. Just in case you're wondering why the blog has been so quiet lately . . . I kissed a frog and he turned into a prince . . . which in turn has kept me quite busy!

Have a great week!
Hugs,
X