Tag: traveling

TRAVEL
Gearing up for campervan adventures this summer
As you might have heard, Tamar and I recently bought a campervan. It was a bit of an impulse buy, but we're really excited about the idea of it. This summer we're planning to trek around in it for 6 weeks, exploring Eastern Europe. We're hoping to make it to Transylvania (I've been intrigued by ...
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ESSENTIALS AND TIPS
Essential packing for a weekend with the kids (with Lo & Sons)
If you love traveling, there's also the packing to deal with beforehand. Before children, this was part of the fun for me. The anticipation of going away would slowly build up with every list I would make, every item of clothing I would put aside, each travel-sized toiletry I would purchase... Nowadays (having to pack not just for myself but also ...
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SHOP
Manual Alpargateria - for espadrilles!
Although this shop may look like a tourist trap since it appears in the odd guide, this is actually a shop all the locals go to buy their alpargatas, or espadrilles as they are known in English. Manual Alpargatera is the only espadrille workshop still remaining in Barcelona, and has been there since 1940. For ...
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PLACES TO VISIT
A trip to the Loire valley
As I mentioned before, we met up with Esther and her family in the Loire valley for a little family get together this summer. As you can imagine, we had a fabulous time - what can go wrong with France, friends, summer, countryside and being surrounded by vineyards and chateaux? The Loire valley is an ...
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BOOKS
Wee Gallery, 32 ways to dress a...
My children were each given a mini activity book from Wee Gallery recently and they've been a big success. With a very simple concept (dress the cat / bunny / fox etc), these sweet little books appeal to different ages, and make the cutest little presents. I also think they are great for traveling, or to take to ...
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ESSENTIALS AND TIPS
Djeco mini games (perfect for traveling!)
My good friend Kim always brings the best gifts for my children. She recently visited us from London, and again managed to bring something awesome! She spoiled each of my kids with a Djeco Mini Game, and they are such a big hit. With the vacations around the corner, and so many of us traveling to faraway and exciting ...
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AMSTERDAM
Amsterdam!
We recently visited Esther and Family in Amsterdam, and it was a such a great trip! So great, that the whole train carriage on the way home had to listen to my kids' lamentations about how Amsterdam is so great and Paris is not! I know what they mean--  it is so nice discovering a ...
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ESSENTIALS AND TIPS
Long-haul flights and jet-lag
I am by no means a medical expert, but I have done a ton of traveling with my kids, have survived more long-haul flights than I can count and have dealt with jet-lag more times than I would like.  On the whole it is never easy, especially the flights. But I do find that it's ...
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Seaesta SurfCool and comfy swimwear + accessories for kids
Foodini ClubA fun food club providing great ideas to inspire kids to explore healthy & seasonal veggie cooking
Doodle NestCoffee table books & more that celebrate and preserve your kids’ art
Oso & MeEasily washed, easily worn, and easily played in! (And so fun!)

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Summer holidays! If you follow Esther and Emilie on Instagram, you’ll have seen a few happy photos of their two families together in France! It’s a sweet summertime tradition for them. Being on the opposite side of the world, I will admit it makes me feel extra far away and sad to miss out on these wonderful get-togethers. The kids are all growing up so quickly — I couldn’t believe how tall and grown-up Emilie’s girls have gotten. And speaking of tall — I’m pretty sure Esther now has at least two kids who are taller than I am. Like an old granny would do, I’m pretty sure I’d squeeze their cheeks and tell them all I remember holding them in my arms when they were just one day old!!! Anyway, we’re taking a couple of weeks off from blogging to allow Esther, Emilie and all of our wonderful contributors some time to enjoy a bit of summer holiday family time. We hope you’re doing the same! See you back here in a couple of weeks. Courtney xx @estherbabyccino @emiliebabyccino @courtneyadamo #babyccinokids
6 days ago
Celebrating World Breastfeeding Week with a round up of tips and thoughts on feeding on the go, feeding in public, tandem feeding, weaning, and breastfeeding friendly fashion. See the bio link and posts from three mums who have breastfeed thirteen children over the years : @courtneyadamo @estherbabyccino and @laraoflondon. 🤍 #worldbreastfeedingweek #worldbreastfeedingweek2020 #babyccinokids #babyccinotips
1 week ago
Giveaway closed! Only a few hours left for our @seaestasurf giveaway! Look for our first post a few days back. And look at these cuties @courtneyadamo 🧡 #giveaway #babyccinokids
1 week ago
Summer vibes with @seaestasurf!Look for the a few posts ago and enter our giveaway in the next twenty four hours! #babyccinokids
1 week ago
Fancy an easy-peasy, delicious, light, fudgy chocolate sponge cake? Easy enough to rustle up with a 3-year-old’s help too. It’s gluten-free for starters, vegan, and nut free too. 🤎 You won’t need any fancy kit, the preparation time is around 10 minutes, there’s no whipping, melting, or soaking overnight, and you won’t need to source any wacky ingredients from the health food shop. It’s also a robust enough recipe to work as either cupcakes, a sponge cake, or even a loaf. So visit our new blog post and get baking! @beesbakery #babyccinokids #babyccinoeats
1 week ago
Ready for today’s inspirational book review? It’s an excellent biography of Katherine Johnson who was the genius mathematician who helped make the Apollo 11 landings on the moon possible. Link in bio for Vanessa’s post. You’ll love Counting for Katherine! ⭐️️ #babyccinoreads #babyccinokids @panmacmillan
1 week ago
GIVEAWAY (now closed)!!!🧡 We’ve teamed up with @seaestasurf for a lucky winner to receive a $200 gift card for children’s swimwear. The giveaway is open worldwide. ️ To enter, like this post, then follow both @seaestasurf and @babyccinokids! Tag five friends separately. Giveaway ends midnight GMT on Saturday the 1st of August. Good luck! 🧡 #babyccinokids #babyccinoboutiques This #giveaway is not affiliated with #instagram ️
1 week ago
What are your favourite recipes to make with your little ones? Do you use shortcuts or prefer to do everything from scratch? Please share! And read today’s blog post about cooing with kids by @sydney.piercey #babyccinoeats #babyccinokids
1 week ago
Nutritious and delicious, these muffins are made with sweet potatoes to start the day off right. Vanessa’s family loves these for a slow summer breakfast. @vanessa_wild_flours #babyccinokids #babyccinoeats
2 weeks ago
COMPETITION now CLOSED. Peace, love and a GIVEAWAY!!! We’ve teamed up with our fabulous #babyccinoboutiques @seaestasurf for a lucky winner to receive a $200 gift card for any of their great swimming, surfing, sandcastle building beach wear. This eco conscious brand comes from the California coast but the competition is open worldwide. ️ To enter, like this post, then follow both @seaestasurf and @babyccinokids! Then chose up to five friends who have good vibes. Tag them each separately. Competition closes midnight GMT on Saturday the 1st of August. Good luck! #babyccinokids This #giveaway is not affiliated with #instagram ️
2 weeks 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
3 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
3 years ago
Check out the cool vibes of our Shop Up event in London in December!
3 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!
3 years ago
Esther shows us her recipe for delicious mint syrup.
3 years ago
Our live shopping event in London at Chelsea Old Town Hall in 2015 was a big success and so much fun.
3 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!
4 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.
4 years ago