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Lola’s New Friends: Vi, Va, Felicia And Roxxi!

April 29, 2015 in Giveaways & Reviews

This is sponsored post in collaboration with Vi and Va Dolls and Latina Bloggers Connect. However, all opinions expressed are my own.  Comments submitted may be displayed on other websites owned by the sponsoring brand.

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When I was growing up I remember quite vividly playing with dolls.  I had quite a few dolls too that had their own storage case and their own personality. These days there are so many doll choices, but a few things remain the same…the benefits of doll play!

Doll play:

1. Helps to develop Cognitive & Motor Skills

2. Helps to develop Language Skills: new words, imagination building and more!

3. Helps to develop Caring and Nurturing Skills

4. Helps to make the World More Manageable

5. Helps children Work Through Strong Emotions

Vi and Va is a recently launched fashion doll line inspired by Latino cultures. Vi and Va (pronounced like Viva!) are two teenage sisters: Viviana (Vi) and Valentina (Va). For these girls, every day is an adventure and a reason to celebrate the bonds of family and friendship. Vi and Va, along with their best friends, cousins Felicia and Roxxi, were created to help girls honor and embrace their heritage. The themes and storytelling within the line focuses on both family and culture. The 4 main characters are not just friends, they are also family! And with the story behind these dolls, my daughter is learning about her heritage. My daughter’s favorite doll is Roxxi because she likes to dance just like her!

“Follow” and “Like” Vi and Va below:

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Lola says “I love all the dolls so much.  I love that my mom gived them to me.”

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And now you have the chance to win your very own Vi and Va Styling Head from Saving Mamasita! One lucky winner will win, so feel free to enter below.

Vi and Va Styling Head Doll Vivana
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  1. leah@leahvoice.com'Leah says

    April 30, 2015 at 4:13 am

    I try to pick toys that look sturdy, are age-appropriate and are educational/fun! I also don’t like things with too many little pieces.

    Reply
  2. mariac@toughcookiemommy.com'toughcookiemommy says

    May 1, 2015 at 2:18 am

    I love these dolls because they allow little girls to see themselves in them. It’s about time they made some culturally diverse dolls.

    Reply
  3. massmommie@gmail.com'Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says

    May 1, 2015 at 10:02 am

    Those are really cute. I’m sure little girls love those.

    Reply
  4. mandy22q@gmail.com'Amanda Ripsam says

    May 1, 2015 at 10:39 am

    I am so entering this contested because my daughter just had a birthday on April the 27 and she just turned 8 years old she loves playing with dolls and making youtube videos. This is a great giveaway.

    Reply
  5. twoofakind868@aol.com'Dee says

    May 1, 2015 at 2:06 pm

    My youngest is all about some dolls. she would love them.

    Reply
  6. dsargen3@gmail.com'Catherine S says

    May 1, 2015 at 5:45 pm

    These look really great. My six year old niece would love them.

    Reply
  7. pamwattenbarger@yahoo.com'Pam says

    May 1, 2015 at 5:55 pm

    I love the Vi and Va dolls. I think it’s important that little girls have dolls that represent them, so these are awesome! I want to get them for the Latina girl my daughter babysits.

    Reply
  8. thelesleyshow@gmail.com'Lesley Stevens says

    May 1, 2015 at 6:11 pm

    These dolls are great, I love all the cute styles. My daughter would really love the styling head.

    Reply
  9. aimeefauci@gmail.com'aimee fauci says

    May 1, 2015 at 6:15 pm

    When I shop for toys, I look for quality and if it’s a toy that can be passed down to each younger kid as they get older.

    Reply
  10. homeschoolingmyblessings@yahoo.com'Mama to 5 BLessings says

    May 1, 2015 at 6:46 pm

    Your daughter’s facial expression is priceless! These look like dolls my daughter would enjoy.

    Reply
  11. loisaltermark@gmail.com'Lois Alter Mark says

    May 1, 2015 at 6:52 pm

    Those are awesome dolls. All little girls should be able to play with dolls that represent their culture.

    Reply
  12. lizventuresblog@gmail.com'Liz Mays says

    May 1, 2015 at 7:22 pm

    These dolls are super cute! My daughter would have had fun creating stories with them.

    Reply
  13. editor@canadianmomeh.com'CanadianMomEh.com says

    May 1, 2015 at 8:10 pm

    Cute dolls. My daughter is 9.5 but still really enjoys playing with dolls. I think she’d like these.

    Reply
  14. Sixtimemommy@gmail.com'Jeanine says

    May 1, 2015 at 8:14 pm

    I haven’t ever seen there before! They are super cute! I bet my girls would just love them!

    Reply
  15. marilynnawara@gmail.com'Marilyn Nawara says

    May 2, 2015 at 2:14 am

    I try to choose toys that don’t have too many small parts that will get lost, good quality and fun to play with.

    Reply
  16. spiritedlife@gmail.com'April G says

    May 2, 2015 at 2:48 am

    My girls are so much more into dolls than I was. Bee takes Barbie with her everywhere. She’d love to meet Vi, Va, Felicia and Roxxi.

    Reply
  17. lisariosonline@gmail.com'Lisa Rios says

    May 3, 2015 at 3:33 am

    I love dolls so much & these looks so cute. I would really love to have this for myself and for my kids as well. I am sure my girls would definitely love this. Best of luck to everyone who are trying this contest.

    Reply
  18. soaringplaces@gmail.com'Rosey says

    May 3, 2015 at 11:23 am

    Look at the cute leggings on some of the dolls. They look like they’d be so fun! I used to love doll time. 🙂

    Reply

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