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Fun Food Friday: Around the …

February 5, 2021 By Globetrotting Mommy

Hosting an Around the World Party or just want your kiddos to try some new flavors and foods? It’s Fun Food Friday and these adorable foodie flag plates are sure to please. They look great and some are so easy the kids can make them on their own. Try sneaking in a few geography and trivia questions while they’re nibbling. They’ll never notice.

This All-American Flag made of hot dogs, ketchup, and mustard is great for a backyard barbecue or kid’s birthday party.

USA Foodie Flag – Globetrotting Mommy Fun Food Friday

This Italian flag made of basil, spaghetti and tomatoes is perfect for a make-your-own-pasta party.

Italy Foodie Flag – Globetrotting Mommy Fun Food Friday

This Swiss flag is made of charcuteries and Swiss cheese. A great option for a picnic or after-school snack.

Swiss Foodie Flag – Globetrotting Mommy

India’s flag features curries, rice, and a pappadum wafer. This is a great option for introducing kids to some new flavors.

India Foodie Flag

This Australian flag is made from mincemeat and sauce. Think of it as a down-under version of pot-pie.

Australia Foodie Flag – Globetrotting Mommy Fun Food Friday

Kids love cheese and these Greek and French flags are a great way to get them to try some new varieties. The Greek flag is made of Feta and olives and the French flag is made of Blue cheese, brie and grapes.

Greek Foodie Flag – Globetrotting Mommy

France Foodie Flag – Globetrotting Mommy

United Kingdom’s flag is made from scone, cream and jams making it a great option for a tea party or weekend brunch for any London lovers.

United Kingdom Foodie Flag

Which is your favorite?

Have a great weekend!

Globetrotting Girls: Meet …

April 2, 2015 By admin

If you’ve got a daughter who loves to travel, cook and play with dolls, today is your lucky day! If you don’t already know, each year American Girl introduces a Girl of the Year and the 2015 American Girl doll, Grace Thomas, is my favorite one yet.

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Globetrotting Girls: Meet Grace, the 2015 American Girl Doll

Grace is an enthusiastic girl who loves to bake with friends and invent new recipes. A trip to Paris inspires her to try new things – including turning her passion for baking into a business. Oh la la! I love that she encourages young girls to see the world but I also love that she encourages girls to help hungry kids by hosting bake sales with the For Goodness Bake program.

As always, a whole array of clothing, accessories and books have been introduced for Grace (and girls) including Parisian inspired accessories, chic outfits, a cute travel set and a tres magnifique (and tres expensive) French Bakery. My five-year old daughter and Grace have become fast friends. They practice counting in French, compare charm bracelets, read and bake together. Grace enjoys exploring NYC with us and my daughter enjoys styling Grace’s hair and outfits.

To encourage girls to get baking, American Girl is teaming up with Sur La Table stores nationwide to offer American Girl at Sur La Table: Make & Bake French Treats classes this April and May. In these special two-hour cooking classes, young bakers learn the fundamentals: following recipes, measuring, mixing and working safely in the kitchen. Girls get hands-on in the kitchen, learning the chefs’ secrets for making French pastry favorites including apple tarts, chocolate éclairs and Eiffel Tower cookies. Every girl gets to take home a goodie bag, including an American Girl apron and a cookie cutter from Sur La Table so they can continue their baking adventures at home.

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Globetrotting Girls: Meet Grace, the 2015 American Girl Doll

My daughter and I attended a preview of this baking class in NYC and it was super adorable and yummy. How cute are these Eiffel Tower cookies?

Globetrotting Girls: Meet Grace, the 2015 American Girl Doll

Spots are going fast so reserve your space in the April and May classes online.

Special thanks to American Girl and Sur La Table for a providing us with a complimentary doll and baking class. As always, all opinions are my own. If you don’t want to miss a post, subscribe to Globetrotting Mommy for daily updates!

Great Gift Ideas for …

February 19, 2015 By admin

If you’re looking for a cute gift for a globetrotting friend, mom or jet set girl, check out this adorable Landmark Ring Dish from Anthropologie featuring a tiny Eiffel Tower.

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Great Gift Idea for Globetrotting Gals

Just stack your rings onto the Eiffel Tower while you do the dishes, change a diaper, or help with an art project and they will be safe and sound when you’re ready to put them back on. Oh la la, perfect!

If you’re shopping for someone dreaming of an African safari, this glitzy Giraffe Trinket Dish would be a big hit.

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Great Gift Ideas for Globetrotting Gals

Enjoy!

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Checking out Disney’s …

October 30, 2013 By admin

On a recent trip to the Disney store (proceed with caution!) I spotted the cutest collection of internationally dressed dolls. If you’re drawn to vibrant colors and lots of cuteness, you’re going to love Disney’s “It’s a Small World Collection,” seven new dolls inspired by the original Fantasyland attraction and one of the best-known Disney tunes. I can remember “It’s a Small World” being one of my favorite Walt Disney World rides when I was young and that song brings those memories right back.

Globetrotting Mommy – It’s a Small World Collection

The 16″ dolls feature traditional folk costumes, shoes and hairstyles and they are just adorable. Each of the seven dolls (Hawaii, Holland, Kenya, Japan, France, India and England) sings in her native language and English. Best of all, the recordings are made by children from around the world for authenticity. I love how kids can learn about other cultures, fashions, languages and traditions through play and these dolls are great starters for all sorts of inspiring conversations.