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Spotlight on NYC: Cleaning up …

February 21, 2014 By admin

We do a fair share of messy craft and cooking projects at home and away and there is usually a meltdown or two when it comes time for clean up. The joys of being mom to a 4-year old… When Swiffer invited us to come test out their new Swiffer Sweep and Trap at Make Meaning, one of our favorite NYC spots to get crafty (think pottery, soaps, cookies and candles) I was excited to test out the new Swiffer and my daughter was excited make a mess. Win, win!

Globetrotting Mommy – Swiffer Sweep & Trap launch at Make Meaning

The kids put on their cute Swiffer aprons and went to work making candy necklaces and decorating cookies with fondant, edible markers and sugary decorations. It was a dream come true for little G who loves anything crafty or sweet. The grown ups and kids got to test drive the new Swiffer Sweep and Trap which picks up big chunky messes like cereal as well as smaller items like glitter and traps them in a removable bin. No batteries or cords, no bending down with a dustpan, no dragging the vacuum out of the closet and perfect for my wood floors, it was love at first push.

Globetrotting Mommy – Swiffer Sweep & Trap launch at Make Meaning

For the grand finale, singer, songwriter and mom Jewel gave a private performance of the “Clean Up Song” which will be available for free download on www.facebook.com/swiffer, along with the video of her performance. Clean up, clean up everybody clean up…

Globetrotting Mommy – Swiffer Sweep & Trap Launch

Have a great mess-free weekend!

Note: Thanks to Swiffer and Make Meaning for inviting us to the event and providing us with a goody bag. All opinions are my own.

Floating Summer Camp Option …

January 21, 2014 By admin

Here in New York, January means time to sign up for summer camp! If you’re looking for a fun and adventurous camp experience for your globetrotting teens, you’ll want to check out Summer Camps aboard the Tall Ship Oliver Hazard Perry.

Globetrotting Mommy – Adventure at Sea Summer Camp

(Photo credits: 1) Sixteen-year-old Anna Spring aboard the Norwegian Tall Ship Sørlandet this past summer during the Tall Ships America’s TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE® Series in the Great Lakes (Photo Credit Tall Ships America/Angela Deluce). 2) Kids learn “the ropes” aboard a Tall Ship (Photo Credit Tall Ships America/Matt Maples).)

Teens can choose from seven weeks of adventures featuring itineraries throughout the North East (think MA, NH, RI and NY). Each session features 30-34 students and 15 professional crew members aboard the newly built SSV Oliver Hazard Perry.

Students will take the helm of the 500-ton Tall Ship, learn to work as a team with others as they hoist and brace the yards on the 130-foot tall rig, and apply acquired seamanship and navigation skills to guide the ship’s course on a voyage of discovery. In addition, they will witness the natural magic of the ocean and its inhabitants—think spectacular night skies, marine phosphorescence, whales breaching and dolphins at play! Newport, Nantucket, Boston, Portsmouth and Greenport are among the historically rich ports the ship will visit.

Camp price for six days/nights is $1,600 with a 10% discount for booking by the end of January. Check out the entire schedule online.

If I was a teenager I’d be asking my mom for her credit card information right now…

Put a necklace on it! Super …

December 16, 2013 By admin

Want to show your state (or country) pride with a beautiful necklace? These gorgeous necklaces for travel lovers are sure to please!

Globetrotting Mommy – Necklaces for Travel Lovers

Want to keep it domestic? Take your pick of states in sterling silver or gold and add in diamonds (one or pave outline) as desired. You can also add a Big Apple charm to show your NYC pride or bi-coastal status.

Globetrotting Mommy – Necklaces for Travel Lovers

Looking to go overseas? Globetrotting gals can also pick from the world collection which features several countries including the United States, England, France, Italy, Japan, Africa and Australia. Looking for another locale, just say the word and Maya Brenner Designs will whip up a custom piece.

Globetrotting Mommy – Necklaces for Travel Lovers

Select a chain size and you’re off. These are a great holiday gift idea for any lady in your life.

Bon voyage.

What does the fox say? Foxy …

December 4, 2013 By admin

Does your kid dance around singing Ylvis’s What does the fox say? all the time or does it just seem that way? Did you know that the now famous comedy duo hails from Norway like Anna and Elsa? In case you can’t get that song out of your head, here are some cute and foxy gift ideas you may want to check out just in time for the holidays…

The book is coming out next week! No lie, the What Does the Fox Say? book, is available for pre-order.

Globetrotting Mommy – What does the fox say?

I love this cute fox pillow handmade in New York.

Globetrotting Mommy – What does the fox say?

Shopping for a foxy lady, look no further than this Wildfox Couture Fox Trot sweater.

Globetrotting Mommy – What does the fox say?

I’m a big fan of 3 Sprouts storage bins and the fox version will work for boys or girls. These are adorable in a nursery or playroom and make a great baby shower gift too.

Globetrotting Mommy – What does the fox say?

This handmade Mr. Fox rag doll from Etsy is made to order all the way from Portugal. Choose the bow tie version if you’re shopping for a fancy pants kid.

Globetrotting Mommy – What does the fox say?

Here’s hoping you don’t have that tune stuck in your head the whole day…

Globetrotter Wish List: Top …

November 25, 2013 By admin

It’s time for another holiday gift list! Check out the next round of great picks in my Globetrotter Wish List: Top 10 Holiday Gifts for Women…I think these gifts would be great for moms, grandmas, aunts, nannies, babysitters and other important ladies in your lives.

Globetrotting Mommy – Top 10 Holiday gifts for women

Stay tuned for upcoming gift guides for big kids, dads and more and if you need baby and little kid gift ideas check out the Globetrotter Wish List: Top 10 Holiday Gifts for Babies and Holiday Wish List: Great Gifts for Globetrotting Little Kids.

How awesome is this chic Gold Mine camera strap from Bloom Theory Straps? I love the Stardust with silver sequins too.