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.