I totally agree with the DDL doodle thing. Most of my toons FINALLY have doodles. Sally's doodle came from TTC I think. Precious and Bella Rose got them from DDL. When I need a tune up quick, I can head to either estate and am tuned in a hurry. (Sally's doodle is still useless) I used to think doodles were lawn ornaments that just get in your way when you are talking or gardening. If your problem is your bank situation, just wait until you get a bank that is big enough. I know that is my problem right now with newer toons. My bank wont hold enough beans to buy a DDL doodle. Just wait it out and buy the bigger banks as soon as they are available, it will be worth it!!!
One thing that bugs me is that when Sally got her doodle, you could name your doodle anything you want. Now you have to choose one of their names. I was going to name Precious' doodle Gollum but it wouldn't let me.