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CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS
Keeping Christmas Simple -- with Simple Matters author Erin Boyle
  Meet Erin Boyle, mama of one with another one on the way, friend of Babyccino, and author of both the fabulous blog, Reading My Tea Leaves and the super inspiring book called Simple Matters: living with less and ending up with more. We recently reached out to Erin to ask for her expert advice on simplifying ...
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CELEBRATIONS
First day of Advent (and the sweetest Christmas calendar from Fabelab)
Last year I blogged about our last minute advent calendar -- not a calendar filled with gifts and sweets, but one filled with little notes suggesting a daily activity to get us in the mood for Christmas. It was a huge success and a tradition was born, so I just (quite last minute again!) put ...
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BOOKS
Christmas Book Advent Calendar (Updated)
I wrote my first post for Babyccino on 29th November 2009 (I can’t believe it – almost 6 years ago!) and it was about an idea that I had to wrap up 24 Christmas themed books to create a Christmas Book Advent Calendar. Well the idea is still going strong in our house and as ...
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CELEBRATIONS
Last minute advent activity calendar
Tomorrow is the start of advent -- only 25 days to go 'til Christmas! We do have an advent tradition in our family -- my mum always had an advent wreath on the table with 4 candles in a circle, and one candle was lit on every Sunday in the weeks leading up to Christmas, and ...
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CELEBRATIONS
Advent Calendars. Time to start planning!
December is still six weeks away, and I'm refusing to start thinking about Christmas just yet (I saw the Christmas decorations up on Oxford street earlier this week and it didn't seem possible! Can it really be that time of year already?!). But... I do love Advent calendars -- it's one of my favourite Christmas traditions. ...
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CELEBRATIONS
Advent calendar
Growing up with a German mother, celebrating advent was a big deal and magical to us children.  In our family I have so much fun putting together and collecting gifts for the advent calendar.  Henrik is now at such a wonderful age and gets really excited to open each advent. This year I found some ...
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CHRISTMAS CRAFTS
Paper bag advent bunting
I'm sorry the picture isn't great... but this is such a quick, simple and (I think) effective idea that I had to tell you about it. Advent for us starts officially this Sunday, but of course the first doors on the advent calendars will be opened on the 1st. To jazz up our hallway I ...
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BOOKS
Christmas book Advent calendar
I love Christmas! But my problem is I start getting that Bing Crosby feeling around mid-October and it is no good for my kids’ excitement levels. So, as of last year, there is now a self-imposed rule: no Christmassiness (that includes Gingerbread Lattes, Mince Pies and said Bing) until 1st December. Well Bah Humbug! As ...
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BOOKS
Books advent calendar
I read about this very special advent calendar on this blog I have been following daily for over two years. Jen is a mother of 4 (a set of triplets plus 1) and she very often amazes me with her enthusiasm, attention and creativity. She has a collection of 24 children books with Christmas related stories and ...
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StuffelStorage bags allowing kids to play for hours and tidy in seconds
Little Willow VintageHandmade baby homewares inspired by simpler times
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Would you let your children get lost at night and let them find their own way back home? Esther discusses a recent article in @the_newyork_times about a peculiar Dutch ‘game’ for t(w)eens: ‘dropping’. A very interesting cultural phenomenon and quite the controversy of helicopter parenting! Have a read and leave your thoughts — the link is in the profile. @estherbabyccino #babyccinokids #babyccinoparenting #dutchparenting
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Are you ready for school yet? Check out this month’s @babyccinokids product guide for our selection of cool and fun school items! The link is in our profile #babyccinokids #babyccinoboutiques #backtoschool
3 days ago
Warm, yummy summertime scones... served with a dollop of melting butter and a spoonful of (homemade?) jam . These quick and quintessentially English treats can be on your plate in less than 20 minutes! The recipe is on our blog. Thanks for sharing @ieatmypeas ! #babyccinokids #babyccinoeats
4 days ago
Hello, hope you are all well!! We have secretly disappeared for a few weeks to relax and spend time with our family ️ and to read books! Here are the books Emilie and her girls are reading this summer. What have you been up to? Are you still in vacation mood or are you back at work? (In Amsterdam, school starts next week!) And, most importantly— what books have you been reading? #babyccinokids #babyccinoreads #vacationreading
5 days ago
On the blog, Esther discusses a recent @the_newyork_times article: the playback of recent experiences on mobile phones can reshape our children’s memories and alter the way they see themselves. Let experiences be? Link in profile. @estherbabyccino #babyccinokids #thursdaythoughts
1 month ago
These PBJ (peanut butter and jam!) VEGAN cookies are delicious, full of protein AND easy to make!! You can find Bee’s foolproof recipe up on the blog today ️ @beesbakery #babyccinoeats #babyccinokids #vegancookies #familycooking
1 month ago
New Orleans! Addie is taking us on a tour of the city notoriously known for Bourbon Street, Mardi Gras, drive-thru daiquiris and jambalaya. Head over to our blog to find out about some great non-touristy places to eat and some fun places to visit with kids. We can’t wait to explore this city’s historic homes and architecture and get a feel of its famous hospitality and energy! (And above all, eat the exquisite food!) @addieladner #babyccinotravels #babyccinokids #neworleanswithkids #familytravel
1 month ago
‘Comfort Zones’ is an anthology of essays written by a pool of women writers who were invited to think about their usual ‘comfort’ subject matter and then work against it. This ‘tackling of unfamiliar grounds’ results in a compelling read — according to @vanessa_wild_flours a ‘dip in and out of’ kind of book which sounds like the perfect holiday read to us! Edited by @sonderandtell and for sale @insidejigsaw with 100% going to @womenforwomen Read more on the blog today. #babyccinoreads #babyccinokids
1 month ago
Find the very best backpacks in this month’s @babyccinokids product guide!! Unmissable for travel, school and the everyday. A good backpack is the perfect accessory! #babyccinokids #babyccinoboutiques #bestbackpacks
1 month ago
Esther is talking about fridge organization (it’s a thing!) over on our blog today! An organized fridge helps tremendously if you’re trying to minimize food waste in your household. (One third of the food in the world is thrown away! Let’s change that and start in our own kitchen!) @estherbabyccino #nofoodwaste #verspillingsvrij #babyccinokids
1 month ago
Here’s a video of our latest ShopUp in East London (shot and edited by our lovely and talented friend Nadine Brandt). It encapsulates the ShopUp atmosphere really, really well, and it makes us so excited for the next one!
1 year ago
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
2 years ago
Check out our new book! 9 months: A month by month guide to pregnancy for the family to share. PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY HERE: UK: http://amzn.to/2n6eCT7 / US: http://amzn.to/2nVWOZo / AUS: http://bit.ly/2nDYggy
2 years ago
Check out the cool vibes of our Shop Up event in London in December!
2 years ago
Our 2nd live shopping event in Brooklyn was amazing! Great shopping, delicious treats, tons of kids activities and a super cool family photo booth!
2 years ago
Esther shows us her recipe for delicious mint syrup.
2 years ago
Our live shopping event in London at Chelsea Old Town Hall in 2015 was a big success and so much fun.
2 years ago
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!)
3 years ago
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!
3 years ago
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.
3 years ago