I loved Nancy Drew when I was a girl, and now my daughter has discovered her too! Nancy seems to be having a resurgence these days. Besides the old tried-and-true series of books about the titian-haired sleuth*, there is now a new series for younger girls called The Nancy Drew Notebooks (Nancy and her pals began solving mysteries at age eight!), and even a new movie coming out in May, that updates the whole story, in a really cute way! Check out my links, and introduce your kids to Nancy Drew!

American Girl books, dolls and accessories hold a real fascination for the 7-12 set-- and moms can love them too! The whole premise behind American Girl is that there is a need for dolls that depict girls being girls, not adults with abnormally proportioned bodies, or tarted up brats! The American Girl doll and book collections are not only wholesome and beautifully made, but they capture young girls' imaginations and teach them something about what all girls have in common-- friends and family, loyalty and bravery, heart and soul. This lens offers a compilation of the most interesting and relevant American Girl-related websites from my browsings. Enjoy!