I made my first trip to a Kohl's and it was 100% percent a great experience. They also give you $5.00 back in Kohl's Cash for every $100 spent, and you don't have to wait once per month to get it!!!!
I must admit I was pretty sad not getting
anything from American Girl for my 50th Birthday being a Berry Member,
many times over. They sent the same video as last year
and nothing more. I made it out there twice for my birthday week and
spent all my birthday cash on both trips.
My daughter's 7th birthday is coming up, and as a result of how I felt about my American Girl experience, I am making sure not to spend any birthday money there. It is hard because for the last four years, birthday's were always about the American Girl. So, we made a nice trip to the Disney Store and fell in love with Beauty and The Beast as a birthday theme for my birthday girl.
We got a beautiful dress there, and one from Kohl's Store which has 40 percent off their Beauty and The Beast Collection. Nothing at Kohl's can compare to the Disney Store Dress. Nonetheless, we loved both store's collection and got a dress from both.
We would have loved to have a party at American Girl Store, but instead we are going to Sweet and Sassy. We have officially started the Birthday Week with seeing the movie and it is beautifully done. Go see Beauty and The Beast.
My daughter loved wearing her Disney Store Belle dress to the movies, she will wear it for her birthday too!!
We grabbed a two Belle Barbie's on sale (2 for $11.00), perfect for my daughter's friend. My daughter was in shock when I took them to her and her friend after school, she said we don't do Barbies, because we have no space left for them right Mommy?
We got our American Girl Molly, a Belle dress from Amazon.com for only $16.95. We still love American Girl, but not how they treat their loyal customers.
-Maxine
My daughter's 7th birthday is coming up, and as a result of how I felt about my American Girl experience, I am making sure not to spend any birthday money there. It is hard because for the last four years, birthday's were always about the American Girl. So, we made a nice trip to the Disney Store and fell in love with Beauty and The Beast as a birthday theme for my birthday girl.
We got a beautiful dress there, and one from Kohl's Store which has 40 percent off their Beauty and The Beast Collection. Nothing at Kohl's can compare to the Disney Store Dress. Nonetheless, we loved both store's collection and got a dress from both.
We would have loved to have a party at American Girl Store, but instead we are going to Sweet and Sassy. We have officially started the Birthday Week with seeing the movie and it is beautifully done. Go see Beauty and The Beast.
My daughter loved wearing her Disney Store Belle dress to the movies, she will wear it for her birthday too!!
We grabbed a two Belle Barbie's on sale (2 for $11.00), perfect for my daughter's friend. My daughter was in shock when I took them to her and her friend after school, she said we don't do Barbies, because we have no space left for them right Mommy?
We got our American Girl Molly, a Belle dress from Amazon.com for only $16.95. We still love American Girl, but not how they treat their loyal customers.
-Maxine
Fantastic! I want to get dressed up now to go see B&tB :)
ReplyDeleteIt is sad that AG does not recognize their adult market as a fan base it should hook. I think they think we're all already hooked and their marketing seems to agree with that. Purses shut seems to be the only thing they may notice. Thank you for spending elsewhere.
KEEP THAT BIRTHDAY FABULOUS, DOLLING!
Thank you so much. I have got to teach my Daughter to be smart and spending at this level with no real sign of appreciation is not great. There are so many other companies that care and show it. Once I left Khols, the appreciation, has been non stop with offers to come back and get super deals at great prices. A Coupon for 15% off and another for 20% percent off anything I would like to buy, have arrived and more. It feel so much better. Appreciation is everything.
DeleteMaxine- Belated Happy Birthday Greetings. The best American Girl is your daughter. AG tries to make magic; daughters ARE magic!
ReplyDeleteThank you. You gave me a big smile with your kindness. Have a great day!!!!!!
DeleteYes I agree with the statement of the treatment! A few days ago I was at AG Houston ( I'm a teen so keep that in mind) and getting Tenney's ears pierced. The first time we went up there the lady told us to go to the checkout and ask for it. In Nashville this never happens. We go check out as I got a few items. I come back and give the lady my doll and this other random came up to me and said that Tenney will be brave. And I kinda got offended by that as I saw it as being condescending. And I email AG twice about everything and played it off! I was boiling!
ReplyDeleteI am sooooooooo sorry, it is a shame that happen to you. I pray they get it together. No one should leave there without feeling grand. I also feel that every purchase should get a thank you card.
DeleteLove your thoughts. I think the berry customers should have free shipping as long as they are a berry member. LLBean gives free shipping to everyone all the time. There should be a 20 %off at birthday time, and your rewards should last longer.
ReplyDeleteYou said everything perfectly. In addition, they should send a thank you card for every purchase made in the store. They are taking a lot for granted.
DeleteThat's my girl!!
ReplyDeleteLove you. God Bless You
Deleteearly Happy Birthday, darling Hope-Faith! May all your wishes come true. Madelon
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness!! Hope-Faith has always been precious, but she is becoming breathtakingly beautiful as she gets older!! She is "aging" gracefully!! She looks stunning in that creamy gold long dress. Emma had better be glad Hope-Faith wasn't in the movie with her because Hope-Faith would have stolen the show!! She has such presence and carries that princess dress so well!!
ReplyDeleteEven better she seems beautiful in character, too. I was touched to heart by her affection and care for her handicapped doll. I hope I have the honor of running into her at the Houston American Girl store sometime.
This is my first comment. I've been "following" Hope-Faith on this blog for a couple of years with delight. But, this post was enough to make me want to comment for the first time!! I'm always looking for a post featuring her!! Good job, Maxine!! You have a lovely daughter. She must be one of the brightest spots and blessings in your life. Thanks for sharing her with us.