Archives for March 2016

Fun Food Friday: New …

March 25, 2016 By admin

If you’ve already waited in line for a Cronut, its time to taste test the latest New York Foodie Fad: The Rainbow Bagel at Brooklyn’s Bagel Store.

Fun Food Friday: New York’s Rainbow Bagel Craze

Popular with tourists and locals alike, these rainbow bagels have been all the rage on Instagram and today I’ve got the inside scoop. The two Brooklyn locations have seen major lines so you definitely want to try for an off-peak time like midweek or first-thing in the morning. I was surprised by the really long evening lines so don’t expect the crowds to thin as the day goes on.

Fun Food Friday: New York’s Rainbow Bagel Craze

On a recent weekend visit, they were handing out home-made rainbow playdoh to kids which definitely made the wait go by a little faster. The colored bagel and cream cheese offerings change often but you can count on the famous rainbow bagels being on the menu, until they sell out for the day.

Fun Food Friday: New York’s Rainbow Bagel Craze

The rainbow bagels are slightly sweet so they are great paired with the funfetti sprinkle-loaded or canoli flavored cream cheese. The day we visited, they were also selling Superbowl team colored bagels and red, pink and white red velvet bagels. My daughter paired her red velvet bagel with red velvet cream cheese and it was like eating dessert for breakfast.

Fun Food Friday: New York’s Rainbow Bagel Craze

In addition to the colored varieties, there are traditional and non-traditional bagels (like Cragels) and flavors (savory and sweet) that shouldn’t be overlooked.

Fun Food Friday: New York’s Rainbow Bagel Craze

If you’re craving something savory, the bacon, egg and cheese bagel features all three ingredients baked right in/on the dough. It sounded a little weird but it was one of the tastiest bagels I’ve ever had.

Fun Food Friday: New York’s Rainbow Bagel Craze

If you’ve got friends visiting from out of town or if you’re heading to NYC, add a stop here to the agenda.

The bagels run about $4 bucks each (pre-cream cheese) so be prepared to spend some dough… Grab some coffee and take your bagels to the nearby park so the kids can run off their sugar high. Win-win.

Have you ever had a rainbow bagel? Tell me about your experience below in the comments.

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Spotlight on Ireland: The …

March 17, 2016 By admin

In honor of Saint Patrick’s Day, I’m talking about The Irish Fairy Door, one of Ireland’s most family friendly traditions that just recently launched here in America. Read on to learn more and find out how you can win your very own.

Spotlight on Ireland: The Irish Fairy Door and Giveaway

I am always intrigued by cultural traditions around the world so when The Irish Fairy Door Company invited me to their New York City launch party I quickly said, “Yes.” As we munched on Irish fare, I learned that Irish Fairy Doors are all the rage with kids in Ireland and England where they encourage kids to let their imaginations run wild as they leave notes and pictures for each other and decorate their surroundings.

Spotlight on Ireland: The Irish Fairy Door and Giveaway

Each Irish Fairy Door set contains a beautifully crafted wooden door (in varying colors and styles), a Fairy Welcome Guide, a Family/Fairy Lease Agreement, a fairy notepad, a tiny glass bottle with a key and a special code to register your fairy’s name online. The welcome guide explains how everything works. You basically decide on a spot for the door, choose your fairy name and sign the lease agreement. This humorous agreement gives kids a nice sense of easy-to-handle responsibility (who is in charge of food, laundry, decor, etc.) as it outlines who is responsible for what. Since my daughter has been asking for a pet, I couldn’t wait to see how she would handle her fairy responsibilities…

Spotlight on Ireland: The Irish Fairy Door and Giveaway

I positioned the door in her bedroom and waited for her to notice after school. It looked cute but I couldn’t help but wonder, would my city savvy six-year old actually believe in magical fairies. Well, she noticed it right away and started shooting off questions about fairies… We read the book together, decided on a name (Lola) and signed the contract. She went right to work drawing pictures and writing to Lola so yes, she really did believe. That night, the key disappeared and Lola arrived. Lola responded to my daughter’s note and even left some fairy dust…

Spotlight on Ireland: The Irish Fairy Door and Giveaway

I love anything that encourages free thinking and creativity but when it also encourages my daughter to practice her handwriting, I’m really sold. If you’re looking for a fun surprise for any girl or boy, this would make a great gift.

In celebration of their US launch, The Irish Fairy Door Company has partnered with The Starlight Children’s Foundation by donating Irish Fairy Doors to Starlight community partners.

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Thanks to the Irish Fairy Door Company for inviting me to the NYC launch party and providing me with product to review. As always, all opinions are mine. If you don’t want to miss a post, subscribe to Globetrotting Mommy for daily updates!

Spotlight on Brazil: Meet Lea, …

March 8, 2016 By admin

American Girl is one of my favorite companies because they inspire girls to follow their dreams and explore the world. The 2015 American Girl doll, Grace Thomas, helped me teach my daughter about Paris and this year’s Lea Clark™, the 2016 Girl of the Year, has arrived to help us explore Brazil. Known for its spectacular beaches, lush rainforests, rich culture and exotic cuisine, Brazil is big news this year as host of the summer Olympics.

Spotlight on Brazil: Meet Lea, the 2016 American Girl Doll of the Year

Lea is an exotic beauty with olive skin, golden brown hair and hazel eyes. She comes dressed in a colorful Brazilian festival outfit with adorable strappy sandals and fun accessories including a messenger bag and a pretend compass necklace.

Spotlight on Brazil: Meet Lea, the 2016 American Girl Doll of the Year

In Lea’s signature book, Lea Dives In, she shares stories about her hobbies (including photography, hiking and travel) and inspires girls to get out and explore. Lea is a big animal lover so my daughter was drawn to her right away.

As we read about the Amazon rainforest, it was a great opportunity to pull out the map and talk about the region’s ecosystems and wildlife. We had just received a Little Passports subscription box featuring Brazil so that really helped tie it all together.

Spotlight on Brazil: Meet Lea, the 2016 American Girl Doll of the Year

Like other American Girls of the Year, Lea has a wide array of fun accessories (think swim, kayak, hiking, photography) and outfits that are sold separately. I’m secretly lusting after this Rainforest House…

Spotlight on Brazil: Meet Lea, the 2016 American Girl Doll of the Year

I love that she encourages young girls to see the world but I also love that she encourages girls to help protect animals with the Wild at Art program, a year-long fund-raising campaign in support of World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

Which American Girl doll is your favorite?

Special thanks to American Girl for a providing us with Lea. As always, all opinions are my own.

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Exploring Central Park With …

March 2, 2016 By admin

Spring has finally sprung here in NYC and that means its time to go play outside! One of my favorite spots for families with kids of all ages is Central Park and springtime is one of the best times to plan a visit.

Exploring Central Park With Kids

Exploring Central Park with kids is especially fun when the park is in full bloom. After our long dreary winters, it is a treat to see green grass and colorful flowers and kids will love running around taking in all the fresh air and expansive lawns.

Pack a picnic, grab a frisbee and plan to spend a few hours (or a whole day) exploring Central Park. Here are some of my favorite springtime activities for families: