Archives for August 2013

Great baby gift ideas for …

August 29, 2013 By admin

Classic wooden baby toys are always in style and these globetrotting picks are great baby gift ideas for any newborn boy or girl. These modern designs will look beautiful in any nursery and they will be played with for years to come.

I bet Prince George Alexander Louis would love this cute BAJO London double decker bus.

Globetrotting Mommy – Baby Gift Ideas

For North West, I suggest, the BAJO black stretch limo.

Globetrotting Mommy – Baby gift ideas

For Flying Ace Knute Johnson, this classic red BAJO Jet Plane is the perfect choice.

Globetrotting Mommy – Baby Gift Ideas

What are your favorite baby presents?

Do your kids miss their puppy …

August 27, 2013 By admin

Do your kids hate leaving the family pet home when you vacation? Are they enamored by Finding Nemo or The Little Mermaid? If you answered yes, book your next trip at a Kimpton hotel and let their “Guppy Love” program keep everyone happy!

Globetrotting Mommy – Kimpton Hotel Guppy Love Program

Available at many of Kimpton hotels worldwide, the “Guppy Love” program allows guests to borrow a goldfish to keep them company and provide a sense of comfort during their stay. Don’t worry moms, Kimpton’s staff even feeds them so all you and your kids have to do is sit back and enjoy their company. This is a fun little perk for families missing their pets, parents missing their kids and even single travelers who want a little companionship.

And, if you decide you’d rather bring your own pet, go right ahead as Kimpton’s pet friendly amenities will keep your furry children just as comfortable as your real ones. With cozy pet beds, food and water bowls, fresh snacks and a Director of Pet Relations at select locations, Kimpton’s pet amenities and services are fit for the most pampered pooches and classy cats around.

Bon voyage.

Back-to-school or traveling? …

August 26, 2013 By admin

Tis the season for back-to-school shopping! Here are some of the best backpacks for school and travel.

Skip Hop makes the cutest stuff and their Zoo Packs Little Kid Backpacks are just adorable. Your tot will have a hard time deciding between the 16 animals – think ladybug, monkey, zebra, giraffe, frog, shark, and more. These mini-backpacks are the perfect size and you can get matching lunch bags too.

Globetrotting Mommy – Best Backpacks Skip Hop Zoo Pack Backpack

This Girls’ Tulle-Around Backpack from J.Crew will please any wanna-be princess. Available in bright berry or ivory, this is just the pick for your girly girl.

Globetrotting Mommy – Best Backpacks Girls’ Tulle-Around Backpack

Shark week anyone? This shiny silver Shark backpack is great for school or a scuba diving vacation.

Globetrotting Mommy – Best Backpacks Shiny Silver Shark Backpack

This fun Spiketus Rex backpack comes in full, half-pack, nibbler and mighty bite sizes so the whole family can match. Available in a full range of citrus, aqua, pink, black and multi-color, this is a great option for girls and boys.

Globetrotting Mommy – Best backpacks

Available in little (pre-school) and big kid sizes (ages 5-10), these backpacks from Beatrix New York are chic and sturdy. Take your pick from poodles, whales, dinosaurs, owls, monkeys, ladybugs, robots, etc. and don’t forget the matching lunch boxes and wheelie bags.

Globetrotting Mommy – Best Backpacks

Do your kids have favorite backpack for toting around their stuff? Let me know.

Best diaper bags for …

August 21, 2013 By admin

Traveling with a little one anytime soon? Below are my picks for the best diaper bags for traveling – think lightweight and functional. These diaper bags will fit all your supplies without screaming “I’m a tourist.” And yes, they all include the mandatory changing pad.

For the Mommy who makes it look easy:

I’ve never met a LeSport Sac bag I didn’t like and LeSport Sac’s Ryan diaper bag does not disappoint. Available in an array of solids and fun prints (love the bronze lightning, black patent and pinkie dot) this roomy classic is very durable, very lightweight and very easy to clean.

For urbanites like Eloise’s Mommy:

City moms like to look sleek and stylish day and night making this Carry Love Tote from TWELVElittle diaper bag a great option. Available in plum, teal and black, the chic and roomy bag features pockets galore and unlike many totes, it has a large top zipper closure for added security.

For the Jon & Kate Plus 8 Multiples Mommy:

When you’re running after a brood, you need your hands free. This quilted TWELVElittle Companion Backpack diaper bag comes to the rescue in teal, plum or black water resistant nylon. The lightweight backpack is roomy inside and out with multiple compartments, side pockets and a secret bottom pocket.

For the Fancy Nancy Mommy:

The sleek Kate Spade Stevie Diaper Bag is as chic as gets in the land of diaper bags. Made of durable nylon that wipes clean, this baby features several compartments and a change purse.

Do you have a nomination for the best diaper bags for traveling? I’d love to hear all about it.

Must-have travel accessory for …

August 15, 2013 By admin

Does your daughter have a gazillion barrettes and hair clips like mine? If you’re tired of finding her cute little hair accessories at the bottom of your diaper bag with Goldfish crumbs all over them, you’re going to love the Clippie Clutch, a must-have travel accessory from Etsy’s Snugglebugkidz shop.

Globetrotting Mommy – travel accessory Clippie Clutch

Great for traveling to Paris, Walt Disney World, the Caribbean or just Grandma’s house, sleepovers and dance class, the Clippie Clutch ensures you’ll never lose another barrette again.

Globetrotting Mommy – travel accessory Clippie Clutch

The cute tri-fold purse comes in a selection of fun fabrics and can carry up to 30 hair clips. Open it up, clip all your barrettes to the inside, close the velcro closures and you’re on your way. Not too big and not too small, the Clippie Clutch purse is 13 inches wide x 9.5 inches long and folds to 9.5 inches long x 5 inches wide making it perfect for carry-on luggage, diaper bags, backpacks, dance bags, purses and suitcases alike.

I can’t think of any girly girl who wouldn’t love one of these making it a great birthday gift for the girl who has everything. Add a few cute barrettes and you’re all set.

Bye bye broken, squished, and lost clips !!!

Time for your check up!! Doc …

August 14, 2013 By admin

Disney Junior’s Doc McStuffins is hitting the road in an interactive, health-focused “Doc Mobile” tour that will travel to 20 U.S. cities this August and September. If your pre-schooler is anything like my daughter, you know this is HUGE news. This and the fact that Season 2 of Doc McStuffins premieres Friday, Sept. 6, on Disney Junior.

Globetrotting Mommy – Doc McStuffins Doc Mobile Tour

Inspired by the mini-medicine cartoon, the multi-city tour will feature a 27-foot “Doc Mobile” and the theme So Much You Can Do… to Take Care of You! Inside the bus, kids can perform “check-ups” on their own toys and learn all about the elements of wellness, including fitness and nutrition. They’ll also have an opportunity to meet doctors from the Artemis Medical Society, a group of female African-American physicians.

Following are the tour dates and locations:

Sunday, August 18
Boston, Franklin Park Zoo

Wednesday, August 21
New York, Times Square Disney Store

Sunday, August 25
Chicago, Navy Pier Gateway Park

Saturday, August 31 & Sunday, September 1
San Antonio, Texas, Festival PEOPLE EN ESPAÑOL – Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center

Friday, September 6
Dallas/Fort-Worth, Texas, Fort Worth Museum of Science

Tuesday, September 10
New Orleans, Audubon Zoo

Saturday, September 14
Atlanta, Centennial Olympic Park

Tuesday, September 17
Washington D.C., Location TBD

Thursday, September 26
Los Angeles, The Grove

Saturday, September 28
Phoenix, Arizona Coalition for Tomorrow Kids Health Fair – Salvation Army Community Center

Visit Disney Junior for more details.

If you live in the NYC area, join me at the August 21 Times Square Disney Store event. Don’t live in these areas? Time for a road trip!

Stylish solutions for feeding …

August 13, 2013 By admin

Traveling, visiting non-mommy friends, or afraid of those nasty restaurant high-chairs? Bumbo seats, boosters and high-chairs are great but you can’t really throw them in your diaper bag. Here are two convenient (and stylish) portable high chair options for for feeding kids on the go.

These can be used for infants who are sitting up and toddlers alike. And if you have a grandma who doesn’t want baby paraphernalia cluttering up her fancy kitchen, this is a great option. Right Mama Myra?

The Tie Chair comes in a great selection of cotton fabrics. Just like it says, you place the cover over the chair and tie the strap around the baby to secure. Simple, fashionable, washable and lightweight.

Sven’s new Totseat features a three-point adjustable safety harness, six stylish poly-cotton designs, and comes with a matching storage bag.

Convenient, safe, and stylish, these fabric high chairs are as comfy as you can get on the road. Headed to a baby shower, these portable high chairs make a great gift for new parents. Bon appetite!

United Nations on your feet …

August 9, 2013 By admin

Do you find yourself dreaming of a European getaway as you push your kid on the swings for what feels like hours every day? Me too.

I bet these new Classic Flag slip ons from Toms will cure your travel fix until your next vacay. And if your kids are learning geography, you can quiz them as you trot around town together. Best of all, for every pair sold, a pair goes to a person in need!

Available in women’s sizes exclusively at Nordstrom. Pre-order yours now. I think they would be super duper cute in kiddie sizes. Did you hear that Toms?

I’ve got the whole wide …

August 4, 2013 By admin

Worried that your kids are going to destroy your prized-possession globe with fingerpaints and boogers? Why not put the whole wide world on the wall with this tres chic custom world map wallpaper from The Wall Sticker Company! I love this for a baby nursery, playroom or kid’s bedroom.

It’s fun, unisex look (available in textbook, sepia or antique options) will match a variety of decorating motifs and color schemes and you’re whole family will enjoy endless hours planning adventures that await and Where’s Waldo games.

Best of all, it comes on a removable sticker panels so applying or relocating is a breeze. The reviews are great and it comes with a 100% happiness guarantee so you can’t go wrong with this one.