Ever since Emily came along seven years ago, I feel like I have turned into a bit of a doll expert.

We have dolls of every size and shape around our house. One of Em’s favorite choices is the 18 inch doll type. She has quite a few different brands in that size. Recently I was introduced to Our Generation 18 inch dolls. First of all, I love that there are so many doll choices. There is literally a doll for every little girl’s taste.

The Our Generation doll that I received was Jessica-Anne. Our Generation dolls each have their own story. The brand is helping little girls and families to learn important issues in life such as recycling, giving back by holding bake sales, supporting charities, holding penny drives and more. All of these valuable traits that help little girls turn into caring women with drive and compassion but never forget that playing hopscotch , tag and cartwheels can never be replaced along the way! Little girls have to be little girls, but along the way they can also learn about important issues in the world and their own community. Our Generation stands for something that I want to instill into my own seven year old daughter. 

Our Generation even has a website where girls can give their own opinions on what they feel is important to the world and to her. They can explore their creativity by creating new looks for their dolls or crafting an online heart that will represent her story on the Wall of Hearts! What a unique and incredible experience for a little girl. Who would not like to have their own daughter or special little girl in their life to join in on these important life building skills. As a former twenty year inner city teacher I cannot even begin to tell you the value I think Our Generation dolls have on the world. 

Now, alongside from all of the important values that Our Generation dolls can introduce your daughter to, there is also something else they can provide, hours of love and fun!

This 18 inch doll can stand alone. Big Plus!!! If you even play dolls with your daughter, you know what I am talking about. You do not have to lean her on anything, she free stands. Her legs are great for sitting and her arms move back and forth. Her head turns and her eyes blink. The hair is beautiful and easy to style. Her hair even comes styled in a fancy hairstyle. The dolls come fully dressed with shoes and an accessory. There are even matching doll and girl fashions. Dolls and clothes are available online or at Target.com.

Playtime is a biggie in our house. My daughter loves to break out the toys and whoever is in the room at the time will join in with their own little twist to add to the fun. Being a total Disney family, you can imagine how huge Disney’s Frozen movie has been to us. Even before the movie premiered my daughter knew all of the songs and pieced together from the lyrics what was going on throughout the story. Since then we have seen Disney’s Frozen twice! Of course I personally love the movie, too! What a brilliant twist. Now, I won’t give it away if you have not seen it yet. If you have not hit the theater yet, I highly recommend you see it on the big screen if possible. It’s worth the bucks, even thought it’s the holiday season.

So it goes without saying, you can imagine that quite a few Frozen toys made it into Emily’s letter that she sent to the North Pole. Glad I was able to get a glimpse at it before it was mailed! I did not realize that the Disney Frozen Castle Playset was one of the items on the list. I had planned on giving her this amazing castle before Christmas to help out with this review, but I could not destroy the fun of Santa leaving it for her instead! Last week when we had breakfast with Santa, sure enough she asked for it (along with a couple of of other Frozen toys, Singing Anna, Singing Elsa, Frozen books, pjs, and more. Not to mention that Emily already has every clothing choice available for Frozen along with the dinnerware and toys already. She just loves Frozen! After the breakfast as we headed to the Disney Store to peek around. Emily wouldn’t mind living inside the store and it always takes forever since she has to check all the different toys, clothes and displays. Honestly I cannot stop her, it’s too cute!

The Disney Frozen Castle of Arendelle Playset is amazing! Of course I had to take it out and play it alone but I managed. My daughter is going to LOVE this toy! It comes with everything you need to recreate all of your favorite scenes from the movie Frozen. The characters are amazing. This three level castle comes with Anna, Elsa, Hans, Kristoff and Olaf! It also comes with two beds (Anna and Elsa), a wardrobe, vanity with a stool, dressing screen and even a couch. Anna and Elsa are just beautiful and adorned in satin shirts that shimmer. Each figure is about four inches tall for perfect play fun. The figures do not stand alone.

One of my favorite parts of this playset is the “dance with me” feature. You can choose any two figures to place together into the plastic holder slot and then move the characters along with a lever from underneath.

Okay, so I did sing when I tried it. Don’t judge, you know you would have sang, too!

Another feature I loved is that the entire set folds and closes and all the pieces fit inside of the castle. Yes!

There is nothing more aggravating than looking for pieces of a playset that have been misplaced. By the way did I mention that the rooftops glisten and glitter and shimmer for that snowy magical look. What more could you ask for? 

If you are looking for the perfect Frozen gift, look no farther. This toy will make any little girl smile and enjoy those magical times in her live that go by way way way too fast! Why not let the magic live in your house with this wonderful Disney’s Frozen Castle of Arendelle Playset. This set measures 20″High x 12″ Wide x 7″Depth (closed). It opens very wide for play! What do you think?

Check out DisneyStore.com for more Disney Frozen items.