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Zaanse Schans

The Zaanse Schans windmills are a popular tourist attraction all year round, and their location just outside of Amsterdam makes for an easy day trip there. The windmills, which were relocated to Zaanse Schans in the 1960s , provide a glimpse into 18th and 19th Century life in the Netherlands, whereby these large wooden machines were used ...

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Miffy Museum

If you have young children and are considering a day trip from Amsterdam, the Miffy Museum (or 'Nijntje' as she is called in Dutch) is the perfect place to visit. This sweet little museum is situated in the beautiful city of Utrecht - only a half hour train ride from Amsterdam. It has been so ...

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Efteling: a magical place

The Efteling is famous here in the Netherlands. It started as a 'Fairytale Forest' in 1952, and over the years the Efteling grew out into a large-scale theme park with roller-coasters and restaurants, most of them still inspired by fairy tale themes such as Sinbad the Sailor or Fata Morgana. But my favourite part is ...

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We love dungarees on little kids! Read about Esther's favourite summer dungarees from @dottydungarees on the blog today

Make your own sunscreen at home! No chemicals, no nanoparticles, no perfume All details are on the blog today, link in profile. Thanks Polona @babyjungleshop!️

Which flavour would you like? We love ice cream so we have lined up 10 cool ice cream-related items this week in our Top Ten. Tap for details or follow the link in profile to find out more!️#babyccinotopten #icecream

We're sharing the recipe of cherry pit whipped cream on the blog today! Such a delicious treat! (link in profile) #babyccinoeats

It's mosquito season and if you're trying to avoid the nasty attacks without having to use chemicals (like DEET repellents), you should try these @squitos repellent patches! 100% natural stickers that will keep mosquitos away for at least 72 hours. Esther (and her kids!) really liked them, read about it on the blog (link in profile).

Did you know that only 1% of refugees throughout the world have access to higher education? The Tiyya foundation @tiyyafdn, a non-profit that supports refugees and immigrants, is hosting its annual backpack drive for refugee children. Now through August 1st, they are collecting school supplies with a goal of at least 300 filled backpacks. This is the only time out of the year that these kids get new items, and you can help! You can donate to the fundraiser by shopping off their Amazon registry and getting backpacks and school supplies for the children. The link is in our profile. THANK YOU.#BackpackForRefugees

How do you protect your children from the sun? We have asked the Babyccino team and lined up our 10 Favourite sun protection items on the blog last week. Check them out if you haven't done so already! (link in profile)️#babyccinoteamfavourites #sunprotection

Effortlessly stylish, classic and timeless, always featuring lovely colours, we ️ French fashion for kids! To check out our selection of French boutiques (like Louis Louise featured here), follow the link in profile!#babyccinoboutiques

The swimwear from @folpetto_swim is stylish, sun-safe and eco-conscious. Esther also loves the fact that the fabric is chlorine resistant as well as resistant to sunscreen - so no more nasty stains or discolouring! Read more about it on the blog🦀️(link in profile)

Cool fashion for kids, pretty stationery and the most beautiful and unique wall decor (made with your children's art!) - have a look at these new shops, because the shopping on our portal just got even better:️ @lesgamins_nyc: a US brand born with an idea of creating simple and beautiful basics for babies and toddlers. High quality and sustainable: fashion the way we like it!️ @sentimentsupply: a dream for paper lovers! We love this curated collection of unique greetings cards, planners & paper goods for brightening your day or that of others.️ @quirkylimekaren: they create wonderful printed products from the most precious of creations - your children's art!Follow the link in profile to find out more about all our new shops#babyccinoboutiques #newshop

Summer Craft for Kids - Pineapple Stamp

A vibrant chickpea flatbread topped with a spicy mustard greens pesto, pea shoots, sweet peas and lemon zest. Vegan and naturally gluten-free!

No nasty chemicals, no nano particles, no perfume: make your own sunscreen at home with only natural ingredients (you can even make it organic)! It's easy, safe, it smells nice and spreads really well. And most importantly — it really, really works!

Toddler Fashion Inspiration for Girls

vintage range cooker in shabby kitchen - The Cath Kidston Inspiration Station! A Fabulous Cottage Chic Home

4,375 Likes, 49 Comments - JESSICA ALIZZI (@jessalizzi) on Instagram: “almost friday vibe in @elka_collective skirt ✨”

New Briar Handmade bonnets in the shop! darling photo by @daniegalindo

In My Camera Bag [Featuring Duluth Trading Co.] - offbeat + inspired

Cool off with our Top Ten this week! We have lined up 10 fun ice cream-related items that you will love😄🍦🍧 https://babyccinokids.com/shop/top/top_ten_week_30_ice_cream.html #babyccinotopten #icecream

We're sharing the recipe of cherry pit whipped cream on the blog - and it's such a delicious treat!🍒 https://babyccinokids.com/blog/2017/07/25/cherry-pit-whipped-cream/ #babyccinoeats

'These women are everywhere. They are our neighbours, our friends, our sisters, our co-workers, our cousins. They have no use for our advice or opinions. Their wombs are their own. Let’s respect that.'Read this beautiful text by Nadirah Angail in its entirety...

It's mosquito season😖 and if you're trying to avoid the nasty attacks without having to use chemicals (like DEET repellents), you should try these 100% natural Squitos repellent patches! https://babyccinokids.com/blog/2017/07/24/natural-mosquito-repellent-patches/

Did you know that only 1% of refugees throughout the world have access to higher education? The Tiyya Foundation, a non-profit that supports refugees and immigrants, is hosting its annual backpack drive for refugee children. Now through August 1st, they are collecting school supplies with a goal of at least 300 filled backpacks. This is the only time out of the year that these kids get new items, and you can help! You can donate to the fundraiser by shopping off their Amazon registry here: http://a.co/3FPiill and getting backpacks and school supplies for the children. THANK YOU.📚🎒📝 #BackpackForRefugees

'Newsflash: what children like on holidays – yes, even teenagers – is attention from their parents. Proper attention.'

Cool kids fashion, pretty stationery and the most beautiful and unique wall decor (made with your children's art!) - have a look at these new shops, they make shopping on our portal even better:☁️ Les Gamins - Made for Play: a US brand born with an idea of creating simple and beautiful basics for babies and toddlers. Fashion how we like it: high quality and sustainable! https://babyccinokids.com/shop/view/lesgamins.html ☁️ Sentiment Supply: a dream for paper lovers! We love this curated collection of unique greeting cards, planners and paper goods for brightening your day or that of others. A simple way to find perfect and unique greetings cards and paper goods! A curated collection of unique greetings cards, planners & paper goods for brightening your day or that of others. https://babyccinokids.com/shop/view/sentimentsupply.html ☁️ Quirky Lime: they create wonderful printed products from the most precious of creations: your children's art! https://babyccinokids.com/shop/view/quirkylime.html

'Happily, raising a reader is fun, rewarding and relatively easy.'

Are you looking for something a little bit different from the usual drawing and colouring? If you have older kids, try this super fun botanical hammer printing, they will LOVE it!🔨🍁🍃🌼 https://babyccinokids.com/blog/2017/07/21/botanical-hammer-printing-fun-activity/ #craftsanddiy

From beautiful baby clothes to baby blankets, nursery accessories or delightful toys, Elefantino is the perfect destination for unique baby gifts to give and receive!✨ https://babyccinokids.com/blog/2017/07/20/a-wonderful-selection-of-baby-products-from-un-elefantino-a-pois/

We love ice cream! If you do too, check out our Top Ten this week😄🍦🍧❄️ babyccinokids.com/shop/top/top_t… #babyccinotopten … twitter.com/i/web/status/8…

Mums and kids will love these 100% natural #mosquito #repellent patches from @Squitos1 ! No more nasty attacks!… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…

If you have #olderkids , try this super fun botanical hammer printing, they will LOVE it!🔨🍁🍃🌼 #crafts … twitter.com/i/web/status/8…

From beautiful clothes to cute accessories and toys, @ElElefantino is the perfect destination for unique baby gifts… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…

Summer is here and the sun is out! Check out our 10 favourite sun protection items for kids!☀️⛱👒… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…

Esther recently discovered the adorable Fairy House Kit from @roseandrex and little Ava loved it!… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…

Our ☀️SUMMER DEALS☀️ are completely amazing - up to 50% off! Have a look at the whole list🙌🏼:… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…

Recipe of this delicious barley salad with broiled feta and tomatoes on the blog today!🍅🌱 babyccinokids.com/blog/2017/07/1…

Try making solar prints with your kids, it will look like magic to them! A perfect summer activity!☀️🌿💦… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…

Have a look at our 20 Favourite Travel Essentials - only the items that we have tried and tested and that we love:… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…

Our beautiful new book, '9 months: A month by month guide to pregnancy' for the family to share, is AVAILABLE NOW!You can order it here:UK: http://amzn.to/2n6eCT7 / US: http://amzn.to/2nVWOZo / AUS: http://bit.ly/2nDYggy

Esther and Courtney wrote a beautiful, month by month guide to pregnancy for the family to share. Perfect to prepare your child for the arrival of their new baby brother or sister!PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY: UK: http://amzn.to/2nVWOZo US: http://amzn.to/2nVWOZo AUS: http://bit.ly/2nDYggy

Check out the cool vibes of our Shop Up event in London in December!

Our 2nd live shopping event in Brooklyn was amazing! Great shopping, delicious treats, tons of kids activities and a super cool family photo booth!

Esther shows us her recipe for delicious mint syrup.

Our live shopping event in London at Chelsea Old Town Hall in 2015 was a big success and so much fun.

Here we show you how to harvest rhubarb from the garden, and make it into a delicious compote. If you make oatmeal at the same time, you have made a delicious and nutritious breakfast that your family will love! (Ours do!)

This gym bag is such a fun and easy project, also for beginners this is a nice sewing project. Esther, Emilie and the kids had so much fun going to the market choosing all the supplies. The fabrics from Little Cube are the cutest!

Our first live shopping event in Brooklyn was a great success. We loved seeing the best boutiques under one roof, combined with great food and fun activities...and some dancing! Hope to see everyone this year again on September 18th & 19th at 501 Union, 501 Union Street in Brooklyn.

Hi guys! Here Bethie and I are showing you how to prepare a super easy dish that your family will love -- a video we bring to you in cooperation with Abel & Cole, deliverer of fabulous food boxes filled to the brim with organic freshness! Here's the list of ingredients:a royal 1 tbsp of olive oil1 butternut squash1 red onion2 red peppers2 garlic cloves4 vine tomatoes150g quinoasea salt & freshly ground pepper300 ml vegetable stock2 tbsp red wine vinegar25g raisins80g black olivesAnd for the garnish:a handful of chervilfeta (optional)Directions:Peel your butternut squash. Cut in half and scoop out the seeds. Chop the flesh into 1cm chunks.Peel and cut the onion into thick slices. Cut the pepper in half and scoop out the seeds and white pith. Chop into bitesized pieces. Peel and thinly slice the garlic. Roughly chop the tomatoes.Rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove any bitterness.Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large heavy based pan. Tip in all the veg and quinoa. Pour in the veg stock and the red wine vinegar. Add the raisins and the olives. Season with salt and pepper.Pop on a lid and cook for 30-40 mins until the squash is soft and the sauce thick. Stir every now and then during cooking.Scatter over the chervil (or flat leaf parsley leaves) and serve in warm bowls. Top with crumbled feta if you like!A super colourful, super easy and super delicious dish for taste buds of all ages!Bon appétit!