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Visiting Beaches Turks & …

November 19, 2015 By admin

If you’re looking for a Caribbean getaway sure to please beach loving parents and Sesame Street® loving kids, Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa has the perfect answer. A visit to Beaches Turks & Caicos with kids offers parents the chance to relax while the kids are entertained all day (and night) long. I recently returned from this all-inclusive getaway and today I’m sharing my Top 10 Sesame Street® Experiences at Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa.

Visiting Beaches Turks & Caicos with Kids: Top 10 Sesame Street Experiences.

Visiting Beaches Turks & Caicos with Kids: Top 10 Sesame Street Experiences.

1 – Sign up for Camp Sesame – If you’ve got a toddler, you’ll want to enroll them in Camp Sesame. Each day’s complimentary offerings include typical camp activities like sand castle building, playground time and swim games but the biggest draw are the Sesame Street® character lead events like dance parties with Zoe and story time with Elmo. Aside from a friendly staff, Camp Sesame features a fenced-in play area with a beachy sand section, a shallow pool with pool toys and mini-beach chairs.

Visiting Beaches Turks & Caicos with Kids: Top 10 Sesame Street Experiences. Enjoy a nightly Sesame Street character show at Beaches Turks & Caicos.

Enjoy a nightly Sesame Street character show at Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa.

2 – Check out the Stage Show – Every night, the Sesame Street® characters put on an interactive, family friendly outdoor stage show featuring kid-friendly dances and songs. Depending on your crew’s dining schedule, this makes a great before or after-dinner activity.

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The Sesame Street character breakfast at Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa is great fun for the whole family.

3 – Have Breakfast with the Sesame Street® Characters. This is an additional charge ($12 per adult and $16 per child) but I promise it will be one of the highlights of your vacation. Kids and adults will enjoy the funny interactions, hugs and kisses as every character comes by to say hello. If you’ve got young dancers, the conga line group finale will be a huge hit.

Visiting Beaches Turks & Caicos with Kids: Top 10 Sesame Street Experiences

Kids can learn to draw Sesame Street characters at Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa’s interactive workshops.

4 – Sesame Street® Artist Workshops – Kids of all ages will want to check out these occasional workshops let by Sesame Street® artists, Louis Henry Mitchell and Barry Goldberg. Through drawing and sidewalk chalk sketches, this workshop introduces drawing fundamentals and techniques with fun, educational sessions.

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Kids can bake cookies with Cookie Monster at Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa.

5 – Bake Cookies with Cookie Monster – My daughter had so much fun rolling out cookies with Cookie Monster and laughing as he jiggled his big blue belly. This free activity is a must-do if you’ve got a little foodie.

6 – Arrange for a Sesame Street® Photo Shoot – If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind memento from your trip, an All-Access Photo Session offers a family friendly photo shoot with all your Sesame Street® friends. The 15-minute session costs $50 and includes one 8×10 photo.

7 – Get tucked into bed by your favorite character. The signature Night Night, Sleep Tight with Sesame Street® tuck-in program lets your child’s favorite character (and a staff member) visit your room to read a bedtime story and tuck your child into bed. Pricing starts at $85 for one child.

Visiting Beaches Turks & Caicos with Kids: Top 10 Sesame Street Experiences. You'll find the Sesame Street characters strolling around at Beaches Turks & Caicos.

You’ll find the Sesame Street characters strolling around at Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa.

8 – Catch the characters strolling around the resort. Be sure to check the daily schedule to see where and when the character walkabouts are taking place. In addition, we caught some of the characters heading to and from events and they were always happy to say hi and give my daughter a hug or high-five.

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Kids can celebrate Elmo’s birthday at Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa.

9 – Attend Elmo’s Birthday Party! He might just be three-and-a-half years old but this furry red toddler celebrates weekly at Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa. Grab your kids and come wish Elmo a happy birthday (party favors and cake included!).

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Don’t miss the Sesame Street® Carnival Celebration Parade at Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa.

10 – Don’t miss the Sesame Street® Carnival Celebration Parade – This weekly parade features all of the Sesame Street® characters in carnival attire, Junkanoo dancers, festive music and more. Line up along the parade route or follow the dancers as they head to the Italian Village for the grand finale and dancing from the balcony.

Have you visited Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Village & Spa with young children? What was your favorite memory or what are you looking forward to most?

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Note:  I attended the Beaches Resorts Social Media on the Sand Conference and part of my stay at Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa was subsidized. All the opinions, photos and experiences I’ve described are my own. If you don’t want to miss a post, subscribe to Globetrotting Mommy for daily updates!

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Five Beach Must Haves for …

July 16, 2015 By admin

Beach trips with kids are way different from beach trips without kids. Your days of relaxing in the sand with a good book may be over (for now) but here are Five Beach Must Haves for Families that will help you keep your sanity or at least help keep the sand out of your sandwich…

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Five Beach Must Haves for Families

1) I’m the kind of person who likes to keep the sand off my beach blanket. While I can’t control wet sandy kid feet, these BeachTacs stakes are great for keeping my blankets and towels securely in the sand. The set includes four stakes, one of which doubles as a cup holder!  You’re welcome. If you want to keep sand out of your picnic food and drinks, you’ll want these.

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Five Beach Must Haves for Families

2) You can never have too many beach pails and thanks to clever folks at Packable Pails, you can always pack a few extras.  These colorful (Starfish Orange, Aquatic Aqua, Sunshine Yellow and Paradise Pink, oh my!) full-size pails feature a collapsable design so they fold down to just two inches deep.  Whether you’re building sand castles, shell collecting or carrying around water balloons, these pails are a really great option for city dwellers, day trippers and vacationers alike.

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Five Beach Must Haves for Families

3) Kids love to run around in the sand but what happens when the sand is super hot or full of rocks and shells? Protect little toes with these Sun Smarties Sand and Water Socks. One of my very best mommy friends has a toddler who won’t go in the sand without these and I think they’re also great for kids who freak out at the thought of stepping on jelly fish…this may or may not apply to my daughter…

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Five Beach Must Haves for Families

4) For windy beach days, towel clips are a must.  There is nothing worse than a dripping wet kid coming back to find that their towel is covered in sand. Avoid the potential meltdown and attach your towels to your beach chairs. I like Boca Towel Clips which come in adorable sets of two (think animals, flip flops, and sunglasses).

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Five Beach Must Haves for Families

5) Do you or your kids need to be plugged in even at the beach?  Check out ECase’s waterproof electronics cases for phones and tablets. The touchscreens will work through the clear covers making them a great option for wet, sandy fingers.  These are also great for everyday sticky kid fingers too.

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Five Beach Must Haves for Families

For more beach must haves like sunscreen, towels, swimwear, toys, totes and picnic bags, check out my Top 10 Must-Haves for a Beach Getaway With Kids.

Do you have plans for a beach getaway this summer??

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A Backpack Diaper Bag That …

June 18, 2015 By admin

If you think its tough carrying around everything a baby needs on vacation in one diaper bag, try carrying around everything you and a five-year old need in one bag! This is the typical stuff I carry for a trip uptown to visit a museum…

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Backpack diaper bag that doesn’t look like a diaper bag? Yes, please…

Depending on our daily agenda, my bag choices vary but after breaking my wrist as I was adjusting a shoulder tote on the subway this spring (note to self: always hold on when the train is moving…), I decided it was time for a safer, hands-free option…

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Backpack diaper bag that doesn’t look like a diaper bag? Yes, please…

Enter TWELVElittle’s new Allure backpack in sapphire blue, a backpack diaper bag that looks nothing like a diaper bag. This stylish backpack (yes, I really do mean that) is a great option for those days when you need to carry along a bunch of stuff but want your hands free to open doors, hold kids hands, carry coffee and do a million other things moms do all day long. I loaded it up and took it for a test drive on a New England road trip last weekend and it was a lifesaver.

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Backpack diaper bag that doesn’t look like a diaper bag? Yes, please…

We spent a day at Six Flags New England amusement park and it was so nice having everything I needed safely on my back without having to worry about anything falling out as I strapped my daughter into the rides, etc. The water resistant nylon exterior made it perfect for wearing on the water flume rides as I was happy to have a safe spot to keep my camera dry. In addition, the padded shoulder straps were much more comfortable than my usual bags which tend to dig into my shoulders when overloaded.  Overall, slung over one shoulder or two, wearing a backpack made it so much easier to move around and chase after my daughter.  Win, win!

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Backpack diaper bag that doesn’t look like a diaper bag? Yes, please…

I also wore it sightseeing around Boston and it was so nice having snacks and drinks so easily accessible that my daughter could get them (and put them back) by herself. Boston is a walking city like New York and I really appreciated having my hands free to take photos and navigate along the way.

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Backpack diaper bag that doesn’t look like a diaper bag? Yes, please…

Now that my stroller days are gone, I am always lugging around snacks, drinks, sweaters, sunglasses and sundries at home and away. I loved the Allure backpack’s many inside and outside pockets including two insulated drink pockets (perfect for baby bottles or water), a zippered pocket on the top flap (great for sunglasses or phone) and last but not least, a secret waterproof pocket on the bottom (ideal for messy wet stuff, bathing suits or an emergency outfit). I’m always that mom with the extra wipes, band aids, hand sanitizer, sunscreen, phone chargers, etc. (especially when I travel) and there were plenty of inside sections for all my goods. I also kept my valuable items safely zipped inside so there were no worries of being pick pocketed. And since it really is a diaper bag, lets not forget to mention the folding changing pad.

Sapphire blue is one of my favorite colors and I really liked the way the bag added a splash of color to my outfits.  I can’t tell you how many compliments I’ve received from moms, non-moms and complete strangers. When I admitted to some close friends that it was really a diaper bag, they couldn’t believe it.

If you’re in the market for an easy to carry diaper bag that will last the test of time, the TWELVElittle Allure backpack is a great choice. Check out TWELVElittle’s website for more details and other styles.

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New York Baby Show – My …

May 19, 2015 By admin

I attended the 2015 New York Baby Show this past weekend and I’m here to share my favorite picks for on-the-go babies and toddlers. If you haven’t been to this family-friendly event, its a great opportunity for expecting and new parents to test out baby products, attend seminars, ask the experts some questions and win prizes.

Here’s a recap of my favorite finds for strolling, snacking, sleeping and skincare…

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New York Baby Show – My favorite picks for on the go babies and toddlers…

Strolling – Umbrella strollers are a must for traveling but they inevitably fall over when you’ve got a bag on the handlebars and the passenger gets out. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had this happen to me! I loved learning about two new inventions to prevent this age old problem. Hatch Things SureShop bags are lightweight clip on bags that attach to one handlebar and the stroller’s side. Use one or two to stow up to 10 pounds of baby supplies, groceries and anything else (on each side) while keeping your stroller put. They also work on suitcases and bicycles making them a great accessory for traveling. Another option to solve this problem is to strap Buggy Balance weights above the front wheels. The three-pound weights add just enough heft to balance 15 pounds of bags yet still allow the stroller to fold and function.

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New York Baby Show – My favorite picks for on the go babies and toddlers…

Snacking – Some of my favorite snack brands including Plum Organics and Happy Family were on hand sampling new squeezy pouch flavors and individually wrapped snack products that are perfect for travel. I loved the colorful ZoLi On The Go containers that hold formula (with a pour lid!) and snacks. I’m a big fan of reusable snack bags and the green sprouts snack bags come in perfect sizes and adorable styles. And, if you’re looking for a travel friendly booster seat, the Keekaroo Cafe Booster is a comfortable and easy to clean option that will also be handy for baseball games or Disney On Ice shows.

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New York Baby Show – My favorite picks for on the go babies and toddlers…

Sleeping – Sleeping while on vacation can be tough for kids of all ages.  For babies, I was impressed with the weighted Nested Bean Zen Swaddle (and new sleep sack) that mimics a human touch. If you’re traveling with toddlers or bigger kids, I loved the portable Baby Home Side guard rail (available in a variety of colors with or without a rechargeable nightlight!). Whether you’re staying in a hotel or grandma’s house, this is a great way to ensure a good night’s sleep for everyone.

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New York Baby Show – My favorite picks for on the go babies and toddlers…

Skincare – Moms and kids need a lot of skin products but I love using multi-purpose balms when possible. Organic Shoosha Baby Diaper Butter with cocoa and coconut can also be be used as a moisturizer, lip balm, and sunburn cream making it a great pick for traveling. If you’re looking for baby friendly sunscreen, check out Babyganics sun care line which features creams (including single use tubes), sprays and easy to travel with sunscreen sticks.

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New York Baby Show – Momtrends Blogger Lounge (photo credit Momtrends)

All that walking around makes a girl tired so I was especially thankful that Momtrends hosted a comfy lounge area where bloggers could kick back and relax with lunch and pampering salon services from GlamSquad. If you’ve never heard of GlamSquad, they bring the pampering (nails, make up and hair) to you at home or away (think NYC, Miami and Los Angeles) in an easy to use app. See how glam we look!?!

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April Showers Bring May …

April 8, 2015 By admin

April has arrived so get your umbrellas ready.  Whether you’ll be traveling abroad or to school pick up, here are my best umbrellas for kids picks.

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April Showers Bring May Flowers: Best Umbrellas for Kids

For the little ladies:

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April Showers Bring May Flowers: Best Umbrellas for Kids

1) I think this totes Kids Dot Bubble Umbrella would bring some sunshine on a rainy day.  I especially love that its see-through so kids can watch where they’re walking…

2) Skip Hop is known for their toddler friendly zoo collection of backpacks, lunch sets, luggage, bedding and more. This adorable ladybug umbrella will make everyone smile.

3) Crafty girls will love decorating this ALEX Toys Craft Color A Funbrella. The kit includes a 24-inch wacky umbrella with six pre-printed line art panels and weatherproof markers.

4) The MoMA Store has some really fun umbrellas for grown-ups and kids.  This kids’s sky umbrella is a cheery choice and I love that it coordinates with the adult version.

For the little gents:

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April Showers Bring May Flowers: Best Umbrellas for Kids

1) Kidorable is known for their rainwear collections (raincoats, umbrellas and boots, oh my!) and pirate loving boys (or girls) will love this pirate umbrella‘s fun sword handle.

2) Sporty kids will love this Soccerball Gripster Umbrella featuring a soccer ball handle. It also comes in basketball or baseball prints.

3) Everything’s cooler in camo – even on rainy days with J. Crew’s Boys’ Camo Umbrella.

4) Kids love wearing their favorite characters and every little Despicable Me fan I know will love this happy little Minion Umbrella.

Good luck staying dry out there…

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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?

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Globetrotting Girls: Meet Grace, the 2015 American Girl Doll

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Globetrotting Girls: Meet Grace, the 2015 American Girl Doll

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

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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!

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Family Friendly Circus Fun: …

March 31, 2015 By admin

I love seeing shows that are fun for the whole family so when I heard that Flip FabriQue, a circus troupe from Quebec, was coming to NYC I knew we were in for a treat. We previewed their fun filled Catch Me! performance at the New Victory Theater this weekend and it was AMAZING!

Here are my top ten favorite things about seeing Catch Me! (Attrappe-moi) at the New Victory Theater…

1) Talented aerialists and acrobats. These six young performers do not rely on fancy costumes or technical wonders, the wow factors here are their amazingly strong bodies and choreographed moves. Trust me when I say you will be saying “Wow!” out loud.

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Family Friendly Circus Fun: Catch Me! at the New Victory Theater. Photo credit: Flip FabriQue.

2) Incredible juggling acts. I’ve never seen a kid who wasn’t amused by juggling and Catch Me!’s juggling acts had adults and kids giggling away.

3) Great music.  From ballads and guitar playing to Copacabana and I Like to Move It, the music is just as entertaining as the performers!

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Family Friendly Circus Fun: Catch Me! at the New Victory Theater

4) Awesome family friendly facilities. The New Victory Theater offers everything families need including stroller parking, free lockers, a gift shop and play area, concessions stand (with healthy snacks) and large padded booster seats that don’t slide off.

5) The tramp-o-wall act will blow you away.  The performers look like Spiderman as they fly through the air, jump into windows and bounce up from the trampoline along the set’s wall and rooftop. Its amazing.

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Family Friendly Circus Fun: Catch Me! at the New Victory Theater. Photo credit: Flip FabriQue.

6) Whether the performers are jumping into sleeping bags, bouncing on big yoga balls or racing to finish popsicles, humorous moments abound. The performers are friends in real life and you can feel their camaraderie on stage.

7) Full body hula hooping! The sole female performer stole the show with her amazing hula hoop act that used every limb of her body.

8) The theater is near Times Square but the 42nd street entrance means you can easily avoid the maddening crowds, naked and furry characters and touristy candy meccas if you want to.

9) Affordable family fun.  With tickets starting at $10 for members (and $15 for non-members), CATCH ME! is a very affordable option compared to traditional and adult-oriented circus shows.

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Family Friendly Circus Fun: Catch Me! at the New Victory Theater

10) Stay for the after party!  The cast members signed programs after our performance and there was a separate room outfitted with hula hoops, juggling games and a large chalk board for kids to play.

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Family Friendly Circus Fun: Catch Me! at the New Victory Theater

CATCH ME! (Attrape-moi) has a running time of 75 minutes with no intermission, and is recommended for everyone ages 5 and up. Catch them this spring (through April 19) before they head off to Europe and Australia. Visit the New Victory website for ticketing and other information.

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Traveling Toys: LeapPad3 …

March 3, 2015 By admin

We’re big LeapFrog fans so when we were asked to review the LeapPad3, I knew my daughter would be up for the challenge.

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Traveling Toys: LeapPad3 Review

I occasionally let her use electronic gadgets at home but when we travel I let her use them as much as she wants on the plane or in the car. We had a 6+ hour road trip planned so I charged it up and surprised her with it as soon as she uttered, “Are we there yet?”.

She was immediately drawn to its child friendly size and cuteness (pretty in pink) and loved the attached stylus (brilliant!). With very little prompting, she was figuring out the various games, apps, videos and camera while learning how to control the stylus and touchscreen. She happily followed each game’s voice instructions and I happily had some uninterrupted time!  Win win.

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Traveling Toys: LeapPad3 Review

As with other LeapFrog products, the games are fun AND educational. While she was playing she was also learning math, reading and other problem solving skills. My daughter is in Kindergarden and it seemed like she was able to play with every game at various levels. Best of all, the games automatically adjusted to her skill level so there was never any frustration.  It comes with 10 preloaded apps and hundreds more are available to download from the LeapFrog library featuring characters from Disney, Nick. Jr., Sesame Street and more. FYI, the games and apps can add up but if you have other LeapPad products your purchases can be shared by up to three devices.

She especially liked a Barbie game where you matched rhyming words, a puzzle game that involved a bit of geometry, the camera app and seeing her favorite shows like Paw Patrol. There was plenty to do without using Wi-Fi but older kids might enjoy playing with their friends online and chatting with other kids who have LeapPads.

I was really impressed with the LeapPad3’s rechargeable battery life (don’t forget to pack the charger) and overall sturdiness. My daughter loved playing with it and I loved that I didn’t have to worry about her venturing off into YouTube videos or deleting my files. The recommended age is 3-9 but I think 4-6 year olds will enjoy it the most. If you’ve got a long trip with little kids coming up, the LeapPad3 makes a great travel companion.

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Thanks to LeapFrog for providing us with the LeapPad3. As usual, all opinions are my own. If you don’t want to miss a post, subscribe to Globetrotting Mommy for daily updates!

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7 A.M. Enfant Introduces …

February 12, 2015 By admin

Urban kids love to ride their scooters all year long (ok maybe not during blizzards) but that can be a real challenge when temps drop. If getting your kids to wear their gloves is a daily battle like it is with my daughter, you (and your kids) are going to love Kids WarMMuffs™ from 7 A.M. Enfant.

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New Winter Must Have for Scooter Loving Kids from 7 A.M. Enfant

You see the cozy and stylish 7 A.M. Enfant Foot Muffs, car seat covers and stroller WarMuffs all over town but this winter, they’ve introduced Kids WarMMuffs™, seriously one of the best kiddie winter accessories I’ve ever seen.

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New Winter Must Have for Scooter Loving Kids from 7 A.M. Enfant

Available in two sizes, these super insulated kid sized WarMMuffs™ feature a velcro closure that allows the muffs to stay on scooter (or bike) handlebars while allowing kids to hold the handlebars at the same time. My daughter has been using them this winter and they are a huge hit.  She loves how cozy they feel and I love that I don’t have to worry about any lost mittens. Win win! Her hands stay warm and cozy and she also thinks they make her go a little faster…

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Thanks 7 A.M. Enfant for letting little and big kids get in on your stylish coziness this winter. Now if they would just design some cool parkas for moms…

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Spotlight on London: …

January 12, 2015 By admin

Do you remember loving the story about Paddington the bear who travels from Peru to London with a suitcase full of orange marmalade?  Me too.  I got to see the movie preview last week (oh and I met Nicole Kidman too!) and I just loved it.  Read on for my Paddington Movie Review.

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Spotlight on London: Paddington Movie Review with Nicole Kidman

I’ve seen quite a few kid-friendly movies in the last few years and for the most part, my daughter enjoys them way more than I do. I headed off to the Paddington movie preview excited to meet Nicole Kidman (the movie’s villain) but I really didn’t expect much from the movie.  It turns out, I loved meeting Nicole and I was pleasantly surprised how much I loved the movie.

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Spotlight on London: Paddington Movie Review with Nicole Kidman

Before the movie, Nicole Kidman won me over by sharing stories about her kids favorite night time books (Goodnight Moon, Paddington Bear, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) and food preferences (pasta with cheese or butter – never sauce). Stars, they’re just like us!

Paddington is an adorable, funny movie that kids of all ages and parents will enjoy.

The movie follows the tale from Michael Bond’s book – Paddington leaves his jungle home in Peru with a note around his neck and looks to find a home in London. The movie offers a nice introduction to sights and attractions in London and the cast: Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Nicole Kidman, Peter Capaldi and Ben Whishaw (Paddington’s voice) do a great job. The computer-generated imagery and animatronics are amazing at making Paddington come to life on the big screen.

The entertaining moments start when the Brown family finds the bear alone at Paddington Station and take him home. From there, problems ensue and the laughs continue as Paddington wins over his new hosts. Hugh Bonneville and Sally Hawkins are perfectly cast as Mr. and Mrs. Brown and the dry British humor, hysterical flashbacks and musical interludes keep adults entertained while silly bear antics keep the kiddies laughing.

I won’t spill the beans but Nicole Kidman plays the devious and entertaining villain – kids might find her scary but you can assure them there is a happy ending.

I highly recommend Paddington for all ages, opening in theaters on January 16, 2015.

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