Just the Facts #14

 "Have a good time. Life is too short to get bogged down and be discouraged. You have to keep moving. You have to keep going. Put one foot in front of the other, smile and just keep on rolling." (Kobe Bryant)

 

Hello, my lovely friends!

 

     It looks like its happening, I’m having a brain freeze when it comes to Paula stuff for Friday. I finally figures out what to talk about. This week, the toys that I loved so dearly as a kid.

 

1.  My favorite childhood doll was a small, quirky one! Her body was soft and floppy like a bean bag, covered in bright hot pink material, with a regular doll face and a black and white stocking cap. I called her 'Peppermint Patty.' We were inseparable for ages, and she definitely showed the signs of a well-loved toy! I'm pretty sure she's still around, probably in a box in the basement.

 

2.  Oh, the Sit N Spin! That was pure magic for me. I spent countless hours just spinning and spinning, trying to go as fast as possible. I loved the dizzy rush and how the whole room seemed to swirl when I stopped. It was a sad day when I finally got too big to hop on anymore – definitely a treasured childhood memory!

 

3.  Looking back, it's funny I didn't turn into a baking whiz, because I absolutely adored my Easy-Bake Oven! My parents, the best Santa ever, surprised me with it one year, and they even included a massive box of all those fun mixes. Weekends were my favorite time to pull it out and bake little treats for my mom, dad, and sister. And dad's order was always the chocolate cakes!

 

4.  As a kid, I was all about Groucho Marx and his movies! So, a Groucho ventriloquist doll for my birthday seemed perfect. The funny thing is, this awesome gift turned a bit spooky after dark. It totally gave me the creeps, probably because the horror movie 'Magic' was out at the time and on my mind. I ended up having to sleep with him face down! He's still part of the family, technically, although he's been living in a basement box for a while now.

 

5.  You know, one of my very first favorite toys was a classic corn popper! I was inseparable from it as a kid. My mom still talks about how the never-ending "pop pop pop" sound was the soundtrack to her life back then – I'm pretty sure I tested her patience! There were definitely a few times the corn popper mysteriously vanished for a while, only to reappear later! Because I have such fond memories of it, passing that joy along felt right, so I made sure to get one for my nephew, Cuinn, when he was born.

 

6.  Finally, the Barbie world! My Barbies were such a big part of my childhood happiness. While I loved them dearly, I do remember wishing there was a doll that mirrored how I looked – I even experimented with markers on their hair sometimes! But that didn't overshadow the imaginative play. My Barbie real estate portfolio was strong with both the townhouse and the iconic Dream House, plus the fun Dream Pool. Their rides were pretty sweet too: a cool pink jeep and a bright yellow corvette. I truly cherished playing with them and diligently saved my allowance each week to buy new outfits or furniture pieces, always adding to their little world. Those were truly precious playtime moments.

 

    It's fun to think back on those main toys I loved and played with constantly! It makes me wonder what treasures filled your childhood playtime. Speaking of old toys, my mom just prompted me to look up the "Tiny Tears" doll. Does that spark any memories for you?

 

 A huge thank you for your lovely visit! Sending you all the cozy and delightful vibes for your morning/afternoon/evening. Until our stars align again!