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Santa Suite

December 22, 2021

Santa Suite

With visions of sugar plums dancing in their heads, Cait Doll and family headed to the Swîssotel in downtown Chicago for a grand Christmas adventure. The Dolls have made the Santa Suite a permanent part of their holiday traditions and this year was one of the best experiences yet. Keep reading for details.

   

/ Filed In: DOLL LIFE, Mama Doll
Tagged: chicago, christmas, family, santa, staycation, swissotel

Face It

December 8, 2021

Face It

Can injections solve all your problems? Probably not… but they can certainly help put your best face forward. The Dolls are here to share their personal journey while encouraging you to “do you” because the Dollhouse is no-judgment-zone, after all. Caitlin and Danielle have spent countless hours researching, experiencing and working with some of the…

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/ Filed In: DOLLED UP
Tagged: botox, dysport, fillers, injections, med spa, prp

Grief & Gratitude

November 18, 2021

Grief & Gratitude

Four tips for Grief & Gratitude Caitlin and Danielle intend to practice this holiday season.

   

/ Filed In: DOLL LIFE
Tagged: grief, holidays, thanksgiving

Flirty Fall Fashion

November 9, 2021

Flirty Fall Fashion

Keep reading for how Cait & Dani keep their fashion fresh and flirty for Fall.

   

/ Filed In: DRESS US UP
Tagged: fall, shopping, show me your mumu

Fall Comforts

October 26, 2021

Fall Comforts

The say that Fall is proof that change is beautiful. The Dolls can certainly say that they are going through this in their lives right now. Cait is loving her new role as a Mom and Dani is spending the majority of the winter in Florida. Although their lives are taken in different directions, the…

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/ Filed In: MUSIC

God Bless our Baby Bestie

September 21, 2021

God Bless our Baby Bestie

Teddy’s baptism celebration was fit for a prince! Read to find some of our favorite local shops we used for the party.

   

/ Filed In: DOLL LIFE, Mama Doll
Tagged: balloons, baptism, blogger, cake, charcuterie, chicago, downers grove, glen ellyn, goodnight macaroon, hinsdale, midwest, oak brook, pretty, steve madden, western suburbs, wheaton, wine

Must Haves for Your Baby Bestie

September 1, 2021

Must Haves for Your Baby Bestie

This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx. The Dollhouse has a new addition and Cait & Dani have brought their Baby Bestie on all their latest adventures… and learned a few things along the way. As a new Mom, Cait has loved having Dani Doll by her side through all of Teddy Freddy’s latest milestones. The two…

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/ Filed In: MUSIC

How to Host a Bowling Party

August 26, 2021

How to Host a Bowling Party

Dani Doll here! Easing back into indoor events has been interesting… The Dolls recently hosted their first indoor party in almost 2 years. A very special party indeed. It was Mini Golf’s parents surprise 70th Birthday Party. I have always wanted to be part of a family as wonderful as Mini Golf’s and feel honored to spend quality time with such a loving and strong family.

   

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Beat the Heat

August 16, 2021

Beat the Heat

The sun is shining down ☀️ but these Dolls know how to sparkle back and beat the heat ✨👯‍♀️🎀 Click the link in our bio for our latest blog post featuring some of our favorite products. #ad #BeatTheHeatBBxx

   

/ Filed In: MUSIC

DIY Father’s Day

June 18, 2021

DIY Father’s Day

There’s something so nostalgic about a DIY project for Father’s Day. The Dolls couldn’t resist treating Cait’s husband – their Baby Bestie’s Dada – to a custom outdoor bar cart with Rust-Oleum.

   

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Tagged: chicago blog, chicago blogger, chicago mom, coors light, diy, fathers day, giveaway, home depot, mom blog

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Once upon a time... there were two best friends that lived in a Dollhouse. That's where the story began. While the pages of this digital storybook keep turning, one thing remains the same. Caitlin and Dani are by each other's side through the ups, downs and all the realness in between.

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