I grew up poor (like, destitute. We had an outhouse instead of a bathroom) and was rarely allowed down the pink aisle at the store. I had one Totally Hair Barbie and one Glitter Beach Barbie and I devoted myself to them until I was a teen.

During the pandemic my daughter started watching doll customization videos, and we started our doll collection hard. Now four years on she is interested in other things and I am neck deep in dolls because moderation is for quitters.