A Girl in the Great Depression (America)

Young girls having fun at a tea party. Their table and chairs are made from crates! http://www.antiquetoychest.com/2010/10/halloween-tea-party-girls-circa-1935/ Do you have an elderly relative who insists on washing, flattening, and saving aluminum foil for reuse? Or...

Memories of Girlhood: Barbies

Image from 60 Years of Struggle: Barbie’s careers are timeline of women’s hits and misses Barbie: My Love-Hate Relationship with a Doll When I was little, I loved playing with Barbie dolls. My fondest memories of my sister include spending hours taking...

Builders and Babes in Toy Land, Part 2

http://thebreastmilkbaby.com/ A baby doll for learning about breastfeeding can be seen as either innovative or creepy. I’m a fan of breastfeeding. I think it’s rolled up with the other gender-based issues in our society. Toy stores and many parents groom...

Builders and Babes in Toy Land

Goldie Blox brings engineering to girls‚Äô playtime I haven’t been this excited for a new toy in over a decade. Adults get excited about their toys, too‚Äîan iPod, a new camera with more megapixels, or gaming...

Playing Outdoors: An Important Part of Girlhood?

Girls today have many options when it comes to toys and play activities. Just look at any online retailer with a page labeled “girls” and find everything from electronics to arts and crafts kits. While these playthings can be...

Pin It on Pinterest