Bring On Summer!

Summer is coming fast...as soon as this week is over Summer will officially be here! 

Summer brings outdoor fun, family time and swimming.

Here are some fun activities to make your summer more enjoyable...

• Swimming
• Have picnics in the park
• Go to the Zoo
• Have a Barbeque
• Go to a baseball game
• Go for a hike
• Simply enjoy the outdoors

 

And don't forget to Play Dolls...get yourself the adorable 

'Baby Summer' to be your sidekick all Summer long!

"We've Got You Covered" Summer Contest!

This summer "We've Got You Covered" 

or should we say you will have us covered!?

Enter now your best summer photo with your most favorite Paradise Galleries doll and 

your photo could be our Paradise Galleries Facebook cover image for the entire month of June!

Simply go to our Facebook Page and click on the "We've Got You Covered" tab or click here to be taken to the entry form, where you provide your name, email and upload a photo of you and your Paradise Galleries dollies! 

Who doesn't want the chance to be on the 'Cover'...Enter today! Contest ends May 31st, 2013 and the winning photo will be chosen by Paradise Galleries staff. *Your photo must include a Paradise Galleries doll to be in the running to win. 

Start Snapping, Good luck and Play Dolls!!

Happy Earth Day!

Countries all around the world today are celebrating the beautiful earth we live on in honor of Earth day. By taking part in community activities, planting trees and gardens and simply just enjoying the gorgeous planet we live on. What will you do to help nurture your earth today?

And, if you are stuck indoors today...in the rain or snow, you can play 

'The Game of Earth' and learn all the fun facts about Earth day!

TODAY is Scouts' day! Get a Girl Scout doll for your little one…

Today is Scouts' Day! Boys and Girls Scout programs offer a valuable way to learn life skills and values for millions of children.

Here are some fun facts about the day…

• Scouting groups across the country celebrate this day often with a cake at the weekly meeting or on a campout
• Scout Sunday, the Sunday nearest the 8th of February, will often be marked with a church service, followed by a pancake breakfast
• Scouts all over the world gather to celebrate the day that honors them!  

This Sunday...Groundhog day...

When is Summer coming!? 

For some parts of the country this has already been a long winter...when will it end! 

We will all see this Sunday, February 2nd on Groundhog Day.

Click here to see some fun facts about Groundhog Day!

Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow this year? Stay tuned...

Celebrate National Compliment Day on January 24th!

 All too often we forget to compliment those around us. Everyday you should pay a compliment to another person and see how it makes you feel! Tell someone they are AWESOME, BEAUTIFUL, FRIENDLY...any compliment you pay will make you happier every minute. 

We challenge you on January 24th to compliment at least five people. Not only are compliments appreciated by the receiver, they lift the spirit of the giver. Compliments provide a quick and easy way to connect positively with those you come in contact with. Giving compliments forges bonds, dispels loneliness and just plain feels good.

Cookie Cutter Week!

This week has been a week of tradition with the holidays right around the corner! Cookie Cutter Week is a long time tradition that you should share with your family.

This weekend celebrate the week and bake some cookies, have a cup of hot cocoa and hang out by the fire with the kids. And Oh, Yeah...don't forget to Play Dolls!!

National Game and Puzzle Week!

This week is considered National Game and Puzzle week. This week was established as such to prepare people for the coming of the holidays! Spend time with your family and friends, laugh and reminisce while playing some classic or new board games. Or try your hand at a tricky puzzle. 

Gear up for the holidays with some of these fun games:

• Monopoly
• Life
• Operation
• Buzz Word

OR our Favorite game! Playing dolls : )

National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week!

Celebrate this week 'National Animal Shelter (and Rescue Week)!' ... the great services provided by animal shelters around the world. Everyday so many animals are rescued from the streets by shelters and given to loving homes.

National Animal Shelters use this week to acknowledge and promote the invaluable role shelters and other animal welfare organizations play in their communities and to increase public awareness of animal welfare issues and shelter services.

Check out ways to donate and contribute to your local animal shelters.  

Happy Halloween!

Tomorrow is Halloween! We are very excited here at Paradise Galleries : )

What are you dressing up as this year!? Send us photos of your super fun, cute and scary costumes, we would love to see them. 

Enjoy your evening; trick or treating with the kids, going to a fun party, or just staying at home watching Halloween movies!

AND don't forget to Play Dolls!

Thank you! Walk for Alzheimer's 2012

Thank you to everyone who walked with us and who has donated to the Walk for Alzheimer's 2012! We appreciate how giving everyone has been. Check out the fun photos from the event! 

If you would still like to donate we are still accepting donations and every $1 counts! Thank you again : )

Donate NOW!!

2012 Baseball Playoff Are Here! WIN a DOLL!

This year has been a great year for baseball! 

What is better than going to a game on a beautiful summer day and grabbing a hot dog, some peanuts and watching a good game of baseball. Well as the summer comes to an end so does the baseball season...playoffs and the World Series are a fun time and a great past time!

In honor of this fun season we are giving away this adorable 'My Little All Star' doll (out of package)! Leave a comment on our Facebook page about what you love most about baseball and playing dolls from now until next Friday, October 12th, 2012 and you could WIN this doll!

Or BUY 'My Little All Star' doll NOW for 50% OFF!

One winner will be chosen next Friday via random.org and announced on our Facebook page. Good luck and Play Ball . . . We Mean PLAY DOLLS! : )

Fall is coming!

This Saturday, September 22nd is the first day of Fall! 

What is your favorite part of the fall season? We love the changing of the leaves, the cooling temperatures and the family gatherings around the bonfire.

Decorating with dolls can be another great part of the fall season. To celebrate this wonderful season we will be giving away this super cute 'Bewitching Magic' doll to one lucky winner so they can decorate their home in style! Leave a comment about your greatest fall memory and on Friday, September 28th we will chosen one winner via random.org. AND if you can help us get to 5,600 'Likes' on Facebook by next Friday too we will give two other lucky winners a 'Bewitching Magic Hat'. . .perfect to wear all season long and while doll decorating!

International Chocolate Day!

Yesterday was International Chocolate Day! We wanted to wait and tell you so you could celebrate the whole weekend : )

Play dolls and each chocolate this weekend!

Fun facts about Chocolate:

Chocolate is one of the world’s favorite flavors

consumed by humans from as far back as 1900 BC

Dark chocolate also has many proven health benefits. 

 What brand of Chocolate is your favorite?

Hershey

Nestle

Cadbury

Ghirardelli

Godiva 

Happy Friday! : )

Pinterest Party!

 Are you part of the Pinterest world yet? 

Pinterest is a fun online arena where a group of people share ideas and projects for their homes, families and much, much more. Pinterest can be a very exciting and addictive website . . . you never know what you are going to find! We spend hours each day browsing on Pinterest and we wish would would join us! If you are or if you aren't already a part of the Pinterest party . . . you should join TODAY!

Follow Us on Pinterest and phost photos of you and your Paradise Galleries dolls! We would love to see all of your fun dolly photos : )

Happy Pinning . . . AND Play Dolls!

It's National Dog Day this Sunday!

This Sunday, August 26th is National Dog Day! 

Do you have a pup or do you just love animals?

What ever your story is you should celebrate the day and show 'man's best friend' how much we love them!

Take your dog to the park or the beach this Sunday, let them run and have fun ALL day!

Today we have a special visitor in the Paradise Galleries office! Jack is the dog mascot of the day . . . he will be sure to have a very special day this Sunday!

Quack, Quack! Have a fun 'water-filled' Summer!

Summer is the most fun in the WATER! 

Whether you enjoy relaxing in a pool, swimming in the ocean or playing with your little ones at the public pool, Summer is best spent in the beautiful blue water.

Where is your most favorite place to 'be in the WATER'?

• Swimming Pool
• Local Lake/River
• Ocean
• Town pool

Quack, Quack!

Ducks and Dolls love the water too!

Marie Osmond's 'Duck, Duck Goose' doll is a porcelain doll and should not be in water.

Don't forget to keep playing dolls...All Summer long!