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🤘 Hey there, check out our awesome recommendations for Do It For Dolly Day! While some goodies may have been sent as samples, they've all been handpicked by our brilliant crew of editors. Just a heads up, BuzzFeed, and its fantastic partners, might collect a piece of the action on the links provided, but who cares, right? 🤪
On May 9, folks across Australia will be going blue for a cause close to our hearts – ending bullying in Dolly's memory. You can hop on board too!
Doll-rific Products for Do It For Dolly Day: 💙
Back in 2018, the tragic suicide of 14-year-old Dolly Everett served as a heart-wrenching reminder of the destructive power of bullying, including cyberbullying. Her parents, Tick and Kate, founded Dolly's Dream in her memory to create safer, kinder communities and prevent future suffering for families dealing with bullying-related tragedies[1][2].
So, put on your blue gear and help spread Dolly's message of choosing kindness and talking about the hard stuff. Here are some rad blue items you can pick up before May 9:
- Swanky sun hat with a vibrant blue hue to keep your pals sunburn-free.
- Fluffy blue axolotl for hugs and comfort in tough times.
- Cozy blue hoodie because who doesn't wanna snuggle up while being fabulous?
- Stunning sky blue cup for sipping your favorite drinks, keeping them frosty and refreshing.
- Against-all-odds rain cloud diffuser to bring some light (both figuratively and literally) to your room, enhancing sleep quality.
- Wearable electric blanket, because that friend complaining about the cold needs your help.
- Goofy shark costume to bring some laughter during the struggle.
- Kickass blue speaker to get those dance muscles moving and escape work stress.
- Bergamot Tea with lovely blue cornflower petals to promote relaxation and tranquility.
- Instant print camera for capturing life's best moments and making memories to last a lifetime.
- Flame-adorned Aquamarine crystal candle to calm your mind, increase self-confidence, and keep that fabulous aura going.

💙 Go blue this Do It For Dolly Day on May 9 and show your support, starting those important conversations, and making ourselves a better, kinder Australia. After all, Dolly would've wanted us to.
[1] "Do It For Dolly Day 2023: How You Can Help Stop Bullying and Remember Dolly Everett." News.com.au, 2 May 2023, www.news.com.au.
[2] "Dolly's Dream: Fact Sheet." Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 25 Mar. 2022, www.aihw.gov.au.
[3] "Dolly's Dream: Love Light Blue." Dolly’s Dream, www.dollysdream.org.au.
- Visit the AU-shopping-hp-feature on Do It For Dolly Day to find featured products, including fashion-and-beauty and home-and-garden items in a blue theme.
- Wearing a cozy blue hoodie and carrying a stunning sky blue cup can be a part of your lifestyle, showing support for Dolls Day and spreading kindness.
- In honor of Dolls Day, you can also find accessories like a goofy shark costume, a bergamot tea with blue cornflower petals, and a flame-adorned Aquamarine crystal candle in the fashion-and-beauty and home-and-garden sections of the AU-shopping-hp-featured.
