So far K-Mart has the only Exclusive 2015 Holiday Barbie!

We're well into October and still no change in Wal-Mart's line up.

There's still a little over 2 months to go before Christmas Day so they may add an exclusive by then but so far just the Caucasian Blonde and African American we all know and love with their beautiful garnet dresses are lining the shelves!

I'm actually hoping for a Black Friday surprise - or in Wal-Mart's case - Brown Thursday as they tend to start their 'Black Fridays' just late Thursday nights.

If, by the end of the year, we're just left with the K-Mart Brunette exclusive, then we always have 2016 to look forward to!!

Now that the 2015 Holiday Barbie is out I'm already trying to imagine what Matell will come up with next year!  As this is the 27th anniversary for the series, next year will be the 28th... and in two short years - 2018 - it'll be the 30th anniversary for the Happy Holiday series! They always come out with a bang on their big anniversary dates too and I can't wait to see what they have in store for us then!

In 2008, they released the beautiful silver Holiday Barbie, and in 1998 they released the stylish velvet black dress Holiday Barbie.  Both elegant and one of a kind, just like the first 1988 Holiday Barbie, no exclusives for their years.  I'm personally hoping for a Gold look for 2018.  I know they like to accent the dresses with a little gold here and there and focus a lot on the reds and greens, but why not try the opposite instead?  Make Gold the primary color and accent it with a beautiful red lining? 

Only time will tell!! In the meantime keep checking for those sales!! K-Mart likes to do their 'buy one get one for a penny!' and I personally jump at those sales to get the exclusive and primary dolls for the price of 1!

Happy Holidays everyone - and happy hunting for those, like me, looking to gather the whole series!

2015 Holiday Barbie - Auburn K-Mart EXCLUSIVE!!

Available now at your local K-Mart, or online, the 2015 Holiday Barbie Exclusive Auburn design!!

We'll be updating her into our list shortly, but just like her sisters, she shares the same beautiful new box design, red, silver and white dress and diamond accented accessories!

2015 HOLIDAY BARBIE IS RELEASED!

Finally, the day has arrived where the 2015 Holiday Barbies are on the market and available to everyone - everywhere!!

And I have to say, I'm LOVING this new box design!

Every year Matell tries to push their line a little bit farther, but it looks like this year, they've taken the time to revamp their whole image to a classy clean look!

From the beautiful green Christmas look in the background of the box, to the sleek white box itself - it's perfect down to the last detail! 

Also, those looking for that 'special' doll in the line, need not look any further - K-Mart is once again the holder of the specialized exclusive AUBURN doll!!

No word yet if Wal-Mart will be holding exclusive 2015 Holiday Barbies with the special ornaments that they have been carrying the last few years, but time will tell as we get closer to Christmas!

So grab yours now, I've already seen many reviews from collectors who are looking to get their hands on this new and improved Holiday Barbie for the 2015 Holiday Season!

I'll be updating the list here shortly and you can bet I'll be looking to grab this doll myself for my daughter's collection!  What a treat this year has brought!

Still awaiting the official release of the 2015 Holiday Barbie

As we near the end of July, I can't help but wonder where is the 2015 Holiday Barbie...

Yes it is July and we still have just a little over 5 months before Christmas, BUT Mattel has been known to release the Holiday Barbies starting way back in July..

I'll personally be surprised if the 2015 Holiday Barbie is found on the shelves starting in August or even September, but it won't be without realization...

Many are upset as our Black Friday gets pushed back into the Thursday and Wednesday of that same week... that being said, this late release of the 2015 Holiday Barbie may in fact be due to Mattel trying to go back to the old ways of releasing their items within the Holiday season, instead of trying to beat the heat of the bustling world of sales that seems to revolve around Wal-Mart.

The big dominant co-operation has been pushing the envelope for years, and now Easter is being put on the shelves as soon as the next day after Valentine's, and Christmas is being set up before Halloween even arrives!  While they're trying to get sales and encouraging buying ahead of time instead of last minute, we all stare and grumble because we're trying to focus on the Holiday around the corner, not the one 5 months away.

So although we may be disappointed as July moves on with no 2015 Holiday Barbie on the shelves, there is a brighter side to it.  The later the release, the fewer dolls that WILL be released, and with that can come rising demand prices from collectors after the year comes and goes!

So keep your eyes peeled for that red and white dress but don't be frustrated if you don't see it right away, it just means a higher value for your doll in the end!

Hallmark reveals 2015 Holiday Barbie Ornament!

Even though the 2015 Holiday Barbie isn't on the shelf yet, Hallmark released just last month the look of the Ornament to come!  This only reassures us that the release pictures of the 2015 Holiday Barbie are indeed correct on the outfit to come!

Hallmark has stated they will be releasing the Ornament for purchase in October this year (2015)!

But keep an eye out for the 2015 Holiday Barbie to also hit the shelves soon.  Although I do not have a due date to give, history has shown that Mattel has been known to release their Holiday line mid to end of summer for those looking to get a jump start on their Christmas shopping!  (Like me! lol)

Baby Shower Centerpieces: Buy 1 Get One 40% Off Til the End of June!

Baby Shower Centerpieces: Buy 1 Get One 40% Off Til the End of June!:   To celebrate our transition from Spring into Summer I've decided to go ahead and throw in a BOGO Sale for all our Baby Shower Gifts...

New Look to our Blog

So, after some fidgeting, I've decided to update the look to our blog here!
Seeing as the original was so narrow, I decided to widen out the area to make current blogs easier to read, and older blogs easier to scroll to!

I also went ahead and added an extra section to the left of our blog site!  It might seem out of place, but these Handmade Diaper crafts were made by me personally and are being sold online on eBay and I accept the secure Paypal payment with all of them.

Please let me know what you all think of the new layout and of course, any questions, comments or concerns leave them below here! Have a great day!