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Best Baby Present under $20 …

April 9, 2014 By admin

If you’ve got a new babe in your life, I’ve got a suggestion for the best baby present under $20! Little Sapling Toys wooden teethers are great for babies to chew and grasp and I’m loving their states collection featuring handcrafted teethers in the shapes of almost all 50 states! They are a total score at $12 each and a gift for the environment too as Little Sapling Toys plants a tree through Trees for the Future for every toy sold! Win, win.

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Globetrotting Mommy: Best Baby Present under $20 for Globetrotting Babes

Made from Hard Rock Maple, a non-splintering wood, these teethers are naturally anti-bacterial, non-allergenic, and non-toxic.

They vary in size but most are about 3″x3″ and they are all sanded satin smooth with no exterior finish. Choose the state where the babe was born or the hometown or college states of the child’s parents. Best of all, they can be engraved with the baby’s name so you never have to worry about walking off with the wrong toy at a play date.

Safe for all ages, the wooden teether arrives ready for gifting in a cotton drawstring carrying pouch with a tag that includes the wood used, a bit about Little Sapling Toys’ family business and care instructions.

They’d be a great baby shower gift and fun to use to decorate a baby’s nursery too.

Family Fun Magazine Announces …

April 7, 2014 By admin

Wondering where to plan that family vacation now that spring has finally sprung? FamilyFun magazine asked families to rank the best family travel destinations for their annual travel awards and the 60 winners have just been announced.

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Globetrotting Mommy: Family Fun Magazine Announces Travel Awards Winners

From Florida amusement parks, Midwest zoos and New York museums, family friendly locations across the country were selected as the top spots by region. The list of regional winners is below. I’ve been to all spots in the Northeast and some in every other region except the Midwest. Looks like I’ve got some exploring to do.

Globetrotting Mommy: Family Fun Magazine Announces Travel Awards Winners

Top Destinations by Region

Northeast

1. The Strong, NY

2. Hershey Park, PA

3. Bronx Zoo, NY

4. Acadia National Park, ME

5. New York, NY

West

1. Disneyland Park, CA

2. Disney California Adventure

3. Yellowstone National Park, WY, MT, & ID

4. Yosemite National Park, CA

5. Sea World, San Diego, CA

South

1. Magic Kingdom Park, FL

2. Universal’s Islands of Adventure, FL

3. Orlando, FL

4. Universal Studios Florida

5. Disney’s Animal Kingdom, FL

Midwest

1. Cedar Point Amusement Park, OH

2. Mount Rushmore National Memorial, SD

3. Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, NE

4. Toledo Zoo, OH

5. Brookfield Zoo, IL

What area do you think is the “Most Fun Region” for family getaways? Visit facebook.com/FamilyFun to cast your vote.

Family Friendly Spring Break …

April 4, 2014 By admin

Its not too late to escape for a family friendly spring break getaway. Here are my top five picks for Easter vacations the whole family will love.

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Easter activities await families at Waldorf Astoria’s Boca Raton Resort

1) Boca Raton Resort & Club, A Waldorf Astoria Resort – Easter themed fun in Florida awaits with the Mad Hatter’s Silly Spring Party with bounce houses, carnival games, “Bunny Hop” sack races, face painting, balloon artists and live music. Guests will also enjoy a 10,000 Easter egg hunt on the resorts golf course, Easter Bunny appearances and an extensive Easter Bunny Brunch Buffet.

2) El Capitan Canyon – This luxury camping resort is nestled in the Santa Ynex Valley in Santa Barbara, California where native Californian Jackrabbit or Cottontail Hare are often spotted. Families can enjoy a special Easter brunch buffet featuring El Capitan’s very own Easter Bunny, a 3,000 egg hunt for kids and a wine tasting event for parents.

3) El Conquistador Resort & Las Casitas Village – Located in San Juan, Puerto Rico, these luxe Waldorf Astoria Resorts are featuring an array of Easter events for kids of all ages. Activities include photo ops with Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny, egg decorating, multiple egg hunts (think underwater, traditional or in the dark), face painting, Easter themed spa treatments (Honey Bunny spa facials and My Chick-A-Dee reflexology foot massages!) and more. Parents can enjoy an aged rum tour, mojito and ceviche making classes and a wines around the world tasting.

4) Grand Lucayan – This Grand Bahama Island hotspot is offering a slew of Easter activities and meals as well as Spring Fever rates starting at $125 per night. Kids can enjoy Easter egg hunts, sand castle building, scavenger hunts, movie nights and family relay races while parents receive discounted spa services and golf fees.

5) Harbor View Hotel – Martha’s Vineyard is gorgeous in springtime and Harbor View Hotel is offering Easter activities including Sunday brunch at the hotel’s signature Water Street restaurant and an Easter egg hunt on Lighthouse Beach and Harbor View’s grounds. Special 50 percent off rates are available for the cottage suites. Call the hotel directly at (800) 225-6005 to book.

Have a great weekend…

Globetrotting Spring Fashion …

March 31, 2014 By admin

I love finding unique fashion accessories for my daughter and when they’re inspired by different cultures and affordable, that’s even better. When I spotted the colorful Peppercorn Kids booth at the recent ENK Children’s Club, I had to take a peek.

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Globetrotting Spring Fashion Accessories: Boho Chic meets California Girl at Peppercorn Kids

The girls accessories were so cute and on trend with a fun mix of colorful beaded rope bracelets, beaded cloth covered necklaces and globally inspired headbands, scarfs and head wraps. I especially loved the adorable hand painted Babushka baby doll necklace on an adjustable suede cord. How cute does miss G look wearing it?

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Globetrotting Spring Fashion Accessories: Boho Chic meets California Girl at Peppercorn Kids

Little girls will adore the cute patchwork animal purses and backpack charms and glittery belts.

If you’re looking for some unique children’s accessories that won’t break the bank, Peppercorn Kids will not disappoint.

I was not compensated for this post but I did receive a necklace for review purposes. All opinions are my own.

Spotlight on the Wild Wild …

March 20, 2014 By admin

Move over Mary Jane socks, the hot new fashion must have for baby girls is cowgirl boot tights from Bootzies.

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Spotlight on the Wild Wild West: Fashion must have accessory for Baby Girls

These one-of-a-kind tights feature white or pastel cotton legs and an adorable cowboy boot design available in multiple colors and patterns. They are available in sizes 0-6 months, 6-18 months which is exactly when those chubby baby legs are at their cutest and 2-4 years.

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Spotlight on the Wild Wild West: Fashion must have for Baby Girls

I think the red and brown would be the cutest with a little denim dress but the animal print styles are great for those fashion forward babes. They’re a nice compliment to the western-inspired fall fashions I’ve been seeing on the runways. They’re a great baby shower gift too.

Bon voyage…

Spotlight on NYC: Tours for …

March 19, 2014 By admin

New York City kids are exposed to a lot of amazing cultural experiences and its great how many of the top NYC museums cater to their tiniest visitors. If you’ve got a 4-year old, you’ve got to check out the Museum of Modern Art’s (MOMA) complimentary Tours for 4’s weekend family gallery talks.

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Globetrotting Mommy: Spotlight on NYC: Tours for 4s at MOMA

Tickets are distributed at 10 am on a first-come, first-served basis so arrive on time. Participants are given tokens to check coats in lockers which is a nice touch. We visited in February for the Breaking the Mold: Materials and Techniques gallery talk and our group had about 10 kids and their parents. Our tour guide Shannon reviewed the rules for visiting the museum and we were on our way. We stopped at a few exhibits and the kids were asked for their thoughts along the way as the guide explained about the artwork and artists like Isa Genzken. My daughter’s favorite part was the age appropriate art projects they got to do on the floor involving designs and textures. The tour lasts about an hour and then you are free to explore on your own. Be sure to check out the Moma Art Lab where you can play, read, experiment and create your own stop-animation movies.

Globetrotting Mommy: Spotlight on NYC: Tours for 4s at MOMA

Upcoming weekend themes for the Tours for 4s program include:

March – Shape Shifting

April – Faces and Figures: People and Portraits

May – From Furry to Feathered: Animals in Art

If your kids are older, check out the MOMA’s A Closer Look for Kids and Tours for Tweens programs.

If you’ll be visiting NYC with kids this spring or summer, these programs would be a nice addition to your itinerary. The MOMA is centrally located near a lot of family friendly attractions and kid-friendly stores including Central Park, Rockefeller Center, FAO Schwartz, LEGO Store, American Girl Store and the Eloise Shop at the Plaza.

Adventure Awaits: Paddington …

March 11, 2014 By admin

Do you remember Paddington Bear who was found in London’s Paddington Railway Station sitting on his suitcase? I always loved him and his adorable little blue coat and note “Please look after this bear. Thank you.” The talking teddy bear has been busy since I was a kid and his latest project is a worldwide collaboration with babyGap.

Globetrotting Mommy – Paddington Bear Collection at Baby Gap

Available for a very limited time, the collection (sizes 0-24-months) is available at all babyGap stores as well as a special pop-up shop on Paddington Station in London and two in-store Paddington branded boutiques in Gap’s New York and Tokyo flagship stores. The Paddington Bear spring collection features some adorable rainy day outfits, comfy clothes and red, white and blue classics. Here are some of my favorites.

Globetrotting Mommy – Paddington Bear Collection at Baby Gap

I think these would be adorable on any marmalade loving kids or teddy bears and would make great baby shower gifts. They’re selling the book too which is a great addition for any globetrotting baby’s library.

Photography tips: Dress the …

March 10, 2014 By admin

Did you ever try to take a photo of your kid and have them not want to look at the camera? Me too. Imagine if you could find a way to combat that especially on vacation when you’re trying to capture your kid and the scenery for a once in a lifetime shot. If you’ve got a daughter, I’ve got an idea for you — matching Doll & Me Fashion Sets from Our Generation doll.

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Photography tips: Dress the part with Our Generation Doll & Me Fashion Set

My daughter loves her dolls, stuffed animals and beloved Pinky, a raggedy pink lovey and often brings them with her when we’re traveling. One day, I surprised her with Our Generation’s Hally and the “One Smart Cookie” set. She loved the doll naturally, but when I showed her the next surprise – a matching Our Generation Doll & Me Fashion Set – her face lit up. The pink tutu skirt is just my girly girl’s style and the gray tank top and shrug sweater add just the right amount of big girl sophistication. She couldn’t wait to dress up in matching outfits with her doll and show off their cuteness. We ran across the street to the park and I said smile for the camera and she did just that. She wanted to make sure I got photos of just Hally too because she looked so pretty.

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Globetrotting Mommy Photography tips: Dress the part with Our Generation Doll & Me Fashion Set

I think this is a great way to get kids excited about an upcoming family photo shoot and holiday pictures as well as vacation shots.

The dolls are sold at Target individually ($23) or in deluxe sets ($32) with accessories and a book. Our Hally deluxe set came with a selection of clothes including a dressy school girl outfit and a casual gym set with sneakers as well as fun accessories like a backpack, notebook, report card, fortune cookie and a “One Smart Cookie” chapter book and bookmark. There are so many different styles and accessories available and they are all so affordable compared to so many other brands.

There are several Doll & Me Fashion sets for the 4-6 set and they’re just $30 which is a great price. From dressy party dresses to sundresses there are some great options for the upcoming spring and summer holidays. I think they’d also be cute for sisters and cousins who want to coordinate their outfits and a fun gift idea for any little girly girl you know.

And if you want to take your doll on a trip with you, check out the fun selection of Our Generation doll carriers.

I was not compensated for this post but I did receive the Our Generation products for review purposes. All opinions are my own.

How do you say “Let it …

March 5, 2014 By admin

Does your daughter sing Frozen’s “Let it Go” hit all day long like mine???

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Globetrotting Mommy – How do you say “Let it Go” in 25 Languages?

Well, I showed her this video of Elsa singing her signature song “Let it Go” in 25 languages and it blew her mind. Check it out and sing along. You might even learn some new words along the way…laissez-le aller,låt det gå, laat het gaan, dejarlo ir…

Let It Go in 25 Languages on Disney Video

If the movie has inspired you to plan a trip to Norway, check out Adventures by Disney’s Norway Family Vacation.

Bon voyage…

Spotlight on New Orleans: …

March 3, 2014 By admin

Looking for a kid-friendly activity to celebrates Marti Gras at home? Fat Tuesday is tomorrow and while my daughter is too young to enjoy the debauchery of Marti Gras in New Orleans, she’s just the right age for making beaded necklaces out of candy! Here’s a tutorial to make your own New Orleans inspired candy necklace to get you in the celebratory mood.

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Globetrotting Mommy – Spotlight on New Orleans: Marti Gras Inspired Candy Necklaces

Grab some string or ribbon, scissors and edible treats with holes in the center to string and you’re good to go. Twizzlers, Life Savers, gummy circles, Cheerios and Fruit Loops are ideal for this project. Kids can design a pattern, create monotone creations or just pick and choose as they go. This is a great project for kids of all ages but younger kids might need some help with stringing.

Globetrotting Mommy – Spotlight on New Orleans: Marti Gras Inspired Candy Necklaces

Cut the string and tie a candy at one end with a knot. Add candy and cereal until you’ve perfected the design and length. Knot the ends and slip it over your heads.