Tag: Kids

CRAFTS AND DIY
Make Your Own Easter Decorations: 'Snowflake' Easter Eggs
Here's a super simple Easter craft, which results in pretty decorations. My favourite kind of craft! The girls and I made these paper 'snowflake' Easter eggs to put in our windows now that the sun is finally shining again! (We've had weeks of nonstop pouring rain here on the east coast of Australia, and it ...
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CRAFTS AND DIY
Sustainable halloween costumes - dressing up capsule tips!
Are you in the mood for dressing up for halloween? Even if your area is in lockdown and trick or treating isn’t really advised, it can be fun to have a dressing up party this time of year nonetheless!  Sustainability and dressing up By now we are all more or less aware of the true ...
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CRAFTS AND DIY
Felted chestnut hulls: a soapy autumn craft!
Making wet felted autumn treasures is a fun little craft, it's seasonal and requires soap, and who doesn't want to stimulate hand washing these days?! We love making Lara's felted acorns and decided it was time to add some wet felted chestnut hulls to our collection too! The wool for the hull is felted around ...
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BOOKS
My Hair is a Garden, written and illustrated by Cozbi A. Cabrera - A lovely book to celebrate beauty in diversity!
I discovered this beautifully illustrated book when trying to find a book to help my daughter appreciate her hair.  I'm very intentional about curating my daughters toys and books.  I want her to learn from every experience and I want every experience to give her tools to see herself in the most positive light.  This ...
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FOOD
Put it on a skewer! A lunch box tip to try
Ah...packing school lunches. It always seems so novel and, dare I say it, exciting in September, but come January...perhaps not so much. With four months of school lunch packing behind me and five more months of lunch making to go before summer arrives, I wanted to share a little strategy that works well for us ...
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BOOKS
'Would you Rather...?' by John Burningham
I remember the first time I played a 'Would you Rather...' game. I was a freshman in college and we played in my friend's dorm room, laughing our heads off. So fun! Who doesn't love thinking about silly, outrageous potential circumstances and weighing up your favourite (or least terrible) of your options?! Haha. When I ...
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PARENTING
Thursday Thoughts: Do You Make Your Kids Stay at the Table at Mealtimes?
 My husband and I have had a bit of a predicament lately which has left us with this question I'd love to ask you: When your kids are finished eating, do you make them stay at the table until everyone is finished or do you excuse them? We’ve always let our girls get down when ...
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THURSDAY THOUGHTS
At what age do you leave your kids home alone at night?
I had a revelation the other day when my youngest daughter told me that she had spent the evening entertaining the guest. The guest in this case was the 19-year-old babysitter whom I was paying good money to! This is when I realized that my kids were probably fine at staying home alone and very ...
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KIDS
Carmen Sandiego - finally a strong female cartoon lead
I will let you in on a secret -- we do watch TV ;). In fact, I really like watching television with the kids, especially now that they are older and we can enjoy shows together. (It goes without saying that this is of course in moderation). Some great content has been made lately, with ...
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SEE
The Huntington: Library, Art and Botanical Garden in Pasadena
The Huntington Library, Art Collection and Botanical Gardens is a collections-based educational and research institute established by Henry E. Huntington. In 1919 Henry and his wife Arabella Huntington drafted the trust document that would transform their private estate into an institution for the "advancement of learning, the arts and sciences, and to promote the public ...
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PLAY
The Kidspace Children's Museum in Pasadena
Most children's museums (that we have been to) are indoors. Which is quite a bummer when the weather is nice out! The Kidspace Museum in Pasadena has exhibits indoors and outdoors, which is one of the many reasons we really like visiting. The museum sits on a 3.5 acre lot and next to the Rose ...
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FOR MUMS
The Babyccino x Reunion Pop-Up In Paris
Our little Pop Up is just around the corner!!! Honestly, it is going to be great. We have more than 40 brands coming with beautiful products for babies, kids and some for mums also. It will be a mixture of toys, skincare, clothes and accessories. There are so many great designers and creators, I cannot ...
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KIDS
Swifty Scooters -- a fun and safe way to explore and travel
In my ever continuing search to find the ideal transport to cross Paris easily and quickly -- I have come to the conclusion that travelling independently, i.e. with wheels or by foot, is the best way to get from A to B. First and foremost it lets us enjoy the beautiful city we live in. ...
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INTERESTING ARTICLES
Let's talk morning routines (and an interesting approach)
We are well and truly back to school over here in Paris. The long nights and slow mornings of the summer holidays are over. It's back to the real life routine. I just read this article and it really struck home with me. As I have mentioned before, mornings are not our forte. We are ...
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PARENTING TIPS
Teenagers -- let them vent!
When my girls were small, their problems seemed smaller. A cuddle and a kiss solved most problems. But as they grow bigger, so does the complexity of their problems. I cannot just rush in like Batman anymore and make everything okay.  One new development I have noticed as my kids getting older is the need ...
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THURSDAY THOUGHTS
Teens - Navigating the rocky waters of social media
Teens and social media is a 'hot potato' topic (as we say in French). The fact is: as much as I love the idea of a totally unplugged childhood, we will not be able to avoid social media forever.  We ourselves use social media, and for good reason -- it is a simple way to ...
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PLAY
Noah's Arc at the Skirball Cultural Center
Noah's Arc at the Skirball Cultural Center is located in the Santa Monica Mountains, close to the Getty Center. It's an interactive "playground" themed after the story of Noah's Arc, where children become part of the experience by bringing the story to life themselves! Children can climb, operate and pretend play on the large vessel ...
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SHOPUP
A recap of our 2nd annual summer ShopUp in London
London - I love this city. It is pulsing with creativity and energy around every corner, and there is always something happening! This past weekend, the event that drew us all to London was our 2nd annual spring/summer ShopUp, and it was such a beautiful event! Honestly, it was so fun and so inspiring. We ...
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SHOP
Merci Milo - A magical toy store in Highland Park
Merci Milo is a treasure trove and a true gem of a toy store tucked away on a side street next to bustling Figueroa Avenue in Highland Park, Los Angeles. Once a horse carriage stable, this converted space is now one of the most magical toy stores around. With the door just slightly slanted and ...
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SHOP
Quinnie B - A Tiny (but very memorable!) Toy Shop
This wonderful (and colorful) tiny toy shop is brim full with the greatest selection of toys, party decor, outdoor toys, games and arts and crafts ideas! The bright blue storefront is such a pop of color in the neighborhood its hard to miss and basically impossible to walk on by with a toddler without stopping ...
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TEAM FAVOURITES
Team Favourites: Best Storage Items for the Family
Storage, storage, storage! Whether you live in a small apartment in the city or a big house in the country (or anything in between!), having enough storage feels like the never-ending conundrum... especially when you have kids! You need places to store their shoes, their toys, hair accessories, nicknacks, books, etc. etc. etc.  And there's ...
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FASHION
Alice à Paris -- French fashion for kids and tweens up to age 12
Oh sunshine, how welcome you are after this cold, cold European winter! It is glorious to be able to shed shoes and sweaters and to lap up every sun ray possible! The exciting thing is that for the first full year we have been able to take advantage of our little courtyard. We have planted ...
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WEEKEND GETAWAYS
Weekend Getaway: Rome with kids!
Isabel Lamb moved to Rome three years ago with her husband Christopher and their children, Joseph, 8, and Martha, 5. The family relocated from London for Christopher’s job as a journalist reporting on the Vatican and Rome. Isabel now runs The Little Grand Tour in London and Rome, a company introducing children to art with fun ...
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Ready for a spectacular Summer GIVEAWAY? Today Courtney shares these adorable photos to announce a generous gift for one lucky winner… a $250 (AUS dollar) gift voucher to spend with #babyccinoboutiques’ Seaesta Surf! ️ Look how cute are Marlow & Wilkie in their @seaestasurf earth-friendly swimwear with a happy retro vibe! To enter this great GIVEAWAY: 1. Follow @seaestasurf and @babyccinokids 2. Like this photo ️ 3. Share the love and tag as many friends you want in separate comments. More names = more entries! Giveaway ends Sunday the 16th of May at midnight! Winner will be announced Monday, May 17th. In the meantime read all about this brilliant brand @seaestasurf … link in bio. @courtneyadamo #babyccinokids #babyccinoboutiques #giveaway #sponsored
3 hours ago
Cotton Twist creates super fun craft activity kits which will spark your child's imagination and encourage role play. Composed of a palette of raw materials, ranging from lollypop sticks to craft matchboxes to twine and felt, each kit from @cotton.twist comes with an easy to understand instruction and all the items you will need for the craft or activity. You can choose from a variety of themes. #babyccinoboutiques #babyccinokids
1 day ago
Peek-a-boo, we have a new shop. Lovevery! @lovevery.europe offer the most wonderful products to help create developmental experiences in the lives of new babies and families. Their aim is to help parents feel confident that they are giving their little ones just what they desire and need every step of the way. Lovevery are so proud of creating products that provide playtime with a purpose. All the products have been designed with the Montessori ethos in mind as well as making communication key for parents as their babies discover their new world. The play products are designed by child development experts with both the simplest and purest purpose in mind: to be exactly what children need at each stage. #babyccinokids #babyccinoboutiques
2 days ago
Mother’s Day Giveaway (NOW CLOSED). 🤍 Mamas deserve so much so here’s a treat from @thesimplefolkco. Win a $200 gift voucher to spend on womenswear and more with THE SIMPLE FOLK. Beautiful simple shapes, luxuriously soft, ethically produced, and designed by two mamas who value style and comfort! To enter: 1. Follow @thesimplefolkco and @babyccinokids 2. Like this photo 3. Tag 3 friends in separate comments. 🤍 Ends Sunday May 9th at midnight! Winner will be announced Monday the 10th. Good luck. 🤍 #babyccinokids #babyccinoboutiques
3 days ago
Welcome to the snuggliest new Babyccino Boutique. Bébénca Organics @bebencaorganics is a Seattle based, premium organic baby clothing brand, certified by #GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) . Their vision is to leave the planet in a better shape than it is currently. The Bébénca signature collection is unbleached and undyed pure natural organic cotton color (off-white) - just as mother nature intended. Its aptly named as Nature's Hug, no bleach, no dyes, no inks and no harmful chemicals during fabric processing were used to make this collection - just a hot water wash to remove any impurities from the fabric. All of the gorgeous designs are to promote slow fashion so the emphasis lies on making designs that are all-season with gender neutral in styling, colors and prints. We just adore the thoughtful approach to our new #baby brand with #babyccinoboutiques .
3 days ago
Easy Oven-Baked Butternut Falafel is a delicious and healthy meal! Make some this weekend. 🧆 Get these ingredients and then head over to our blog for the full recipe from @ieatmypeas! 450g butternut, roughly chopped 1 red onion, quartered 1tbsp olive oil 1 x400g tin chickpeas, drained 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped 15g fresh ginger, roughly chopped 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp ground cumin a big handful fresh coriander 1/2 tsp sea salt sesame seeds or nigella, to scatter over the finished 🧆 #babyccinokids #babyccinoeats
4 days ago
Giving to those who give so much this Mother’s Day. 🤍 Our exciting GIVEAWAY *(NOW CLOSED) with @thesimplefolkco means one lucky mama will win a $200 gift voucher to spend on womenswear and more with THE SIMPLE FOLK. Beautiful simple shapes, luxuriously soft, ethically produced, and designed by two mamas who value style and comfort! To enter: 1. Follow @thesimplefolkco and @babyccinokids 2. Like this photo 3. Tag 3 friends in separate comments. 🤍 Ends Sunday May 9th at midnight! Winner will be announced Monday the 10th. Good luck. 🤍 #babyccinokids #babyccinoboutiques #giveaway #mothersday
6 days ago
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo today with one of our popular past posts — a weekend getaway to Mexico City! Travel will soon be here again but for now, grab some inspiration (link in bio), take a holiday with tacos at home, and perhaps make a margarita tonight? @babyccinokids @babyccinotravels #mexicocitywithkids
6 days ago
We are so excited about today’s new blog post : Introducing your Children to Architecture – Why and How? Do your children love to build towers, cities or playgrounds ? Do they play with legos, blocks, or doll houses ? Maia Tarassoff is an architect and mother of two children (age 6 and 9). She started Petit Architect in 2017 with the mission to make architecture more accessible to children and youth. Her goal with @petitarchitect is to inspire and help them become more educated and involved within their cities. She shares 10 tips to easily do and explains why we need to introduce architecture to children. We also have an extra special free downloadable activity exclusive to Babyccino Kids readers! Link in bio. #babyccinokids #babyccinoboutiques
1 week ago
Happy and Whole by Magdalene Roze – Recipes to Nourish the Family. It is filled to the brim with delicious recipes to enjoy throughout the year categorised to work along the weather patterns to nourish us on rainy days or enjoy alfresco on summer, balmy evenings. Amongst the recipes are ideas to become more mindful and to live more naturally. Ideas on making your own cleaning products, DIY beauty tips and Magdalena shares her own philosophies on family food. It’s a book both @vanessagerbrandy and @courtneyadamo really enjoy. The recipe for a favourite, Mullum Curry, which Magdalena has very kindly agreed to share with you all is also now on our blog with this review! It is packed with goodness and nutrition and so delicious. Thank you @magdalena_roze for inspiring us and sharing this with us. A must buy book. Link to both in bio. #babyccinokids #babyccinoeats #babyccinoreads #nourishthefamily
1 week 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!
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
4 years 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
4 years ago
Check out the cool vibes of our Shop Up event in London in December!
4 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!
4 years ago
Esther shows us her recipe for delicious mint syrup.
4 years ago
Our live shopping event in London at Chelsea Old Town Hall in 2015 was a big success and so much fun.
4 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!)
4 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!
5 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.
5 years ago