All things family, fun or just plain fabulous!
Planning a safari themed nursery? Looking to add a little Indian themed design into your foyer? How cute is this Ellie Side Table from Serena & Lily. This table is just the piece of furniture that can grow from baby to teenager. I think it would look great in any globetrotting kid’s room or playroom or the den or the foyer or the bathroom…
Ellie Side Table from Serena & Lily
Hey baby, what’s your Chinese sign? If you’ve ever eaten in a Chinese restaurant, you know that the Chinese zodiac is based on your birth year with each year commemorating an animal and their attributes. The Chinese New Year has arrived and this is the Year of the Horse. According to Chinese astrology, those born during this year are quick-witted, chatty and popular!
I think it would be fun to incorporate some cute horse themed accessories into your baby’s nursery design. Here are my favorite picks:
A rocking horse is a nursery classic and this Playsam Rocking Horse in Red will add a nice dash of color. I love the sleek modern design.
Globetrotting Mommy – The Year of the Horse
I love Jonathan Adler’s whimsical styles and this horse table lamp would work great in a nursery or playroom.
Globetrotting Mommy – The Year of the Horse
How sweet is this musical baby mobile featuring vintage horses? So cute for a circus themed nursery.
Globetrotting Mommy – The Year of the Horse
This cute Pull Along Double Pony from Land of Nod would be perfect for a baby boy.
Globetrotting Mommy – The Year of the Horse
This Parisian carousel horse print from Etsy would add a fun vibe to any nursery or playroom.
Globetrotting Mommy – The Year of the Horse
These would make great baby shower gifts. Be sure to follow my Pinterest Fun nursery and kids room ideas board for more decorating ideas and also check out my picks for a Safari themed nursery.
If you’re looking for a cute way to decorate your urban baby’s crib, look no further than Dwell Studio’s adorable Skyline series. I love the fun and colorful building design that works for baby girls or boys. The grouping includes bedding, blankets, pillows, towels, toys and more. Check out my favorites:
Globetrotting Mommy – Dwell Studio Skyline Bedding
Globetrotting Mommy – Dwell Studio Skyline Hooded Towel
Globetrotting Mommy – Dwell Studio Skyline Bib Set
Globetrotting Mommy – Dwell Studio Skyline Night Sack
So cute, right? I think these would be great baby shower gift ideas too.
Are you forever leaving Post-it-notes all over the place? Me too. Want to clear the clutter? How about this cute Notable Adventures Message Globe?
Globetrotting Mommy – Notable Adventures Message Globe
This rotating globe comes with a built-in dry-erase marker in the axis so you’ll be able to jot down your thoughts at a moments notice. Place it in the kitchen for grocery lists, playroom for reminders or the bedroom for those late night thoughts and you’ll never forget anything again. Well, no guarantees of course but its a start…
This would make a great gift for families, kids and globetrotters who want to jot down packing lists, important contact information or flight information.
Bon voyage!
It’s a plane, its a submarine and everything in between! If you’re looking for a fun building toy that will get your budding pilots’s imagination flowing, the Build-a-ma-jigs Submaplane from B. toys is sure to please.
My daughter and I tested it out and we had so much fun coming up with different configurations for the interchangeable pieces. It surprised me that her favorite part was the working drill (complete with interchangeable bits) but that just proves that girly girls can handle power tools. Just check out my preschooler concentrating on that drill in princess fairy garb of course. Focus, focus, focus…
Globetrotting Toys: Build-a-ma-jigs Submaplane from B. toys review
First we made the plane…
Globetrotting Toys: Build-a-ma-jigs Submaplane from B. toys review
Then the submarine…
Globetrotting Toys: Build-a-ma-jigs Submaplane from B. toys review
Then we started to get a little crazy…
Globetrotting Toys: Build-a-ma-jigs Submaplane from B. toys review
Globetrotting Toys: Build-a-ma-jigs Submaplane from B. toys review
Globetrotting Toys: Build-a-ma-jigs Submaplane from B. toys review
And before we knew it the princesses were safely tucked inside for a fun-filled air and sea adventure!
Globetrotting Toys: Build-a-ma-jigs Submaplane from B. toys review
I’ve written about how much I love B. toys in the past and this one does not disappoint in quality or function. The pieces are large enough for small hands to easily handle (but not too small that you will be injured by stepping on one) and the parts really do move, open and spin. I love that this toy is unisex, compatible with the other B. toys Build-a-ma-jig sets and basically throws any building rules right out the window.
I think this would be a great holiday gift for all families with kids (best for ages 3-8). I also think this would be a great choice for all those class birthday parties. Teaching kids that creative masterpieces have no limits is really the best present you can give or get. B. toys can be found at all Target stores, online and at specialty toy shops throughout the United States and Canada. To find a store near you visit the B. Toy store locator.
I was not compensated for this post but I did receive the Build-a-ma-jigs Submaplane for review purposes. All opinions are my own.
Does your kid dance around singing Ylvis’s What does the fox say? all the time or does it just seem that way? Did you know that the now famous comedy duo hails from Norway like Anna and Elsa? In case you can’t get that song out of your head, here are some cute and foxy gift ideas you may want to check out just in time for the holidays…
The book is coming out next week! No lie, the What Does the Fox Say?
book, is available for pre-order.
Globetrotting Mommy – What does the fox say?
I love this cute fox pillow handmade in New York.
Globetrotting Mommy – What does the fox say?
Shopping for a foxy lady, look no further than this Wildfox Couture Fox Trot sweater.
Globetrotting Mommy – What does the fox say?
I’m a big fan of 3 Sprouts storage bins and the fox version will work for boys or girls. These are adorable in a nursery or playroom and make a great baby shower gift too.
Globetrotting Mommy – What does the fox say?
This handmade Mr. Fox rag doll from Etsy is made to order all the way from Portugal. Choose the bow tie version if you’re shopping for a fancy pants kid.
Globetrotting Mommy – What does the fox say?
Here’s hoping you don’t have that tune stuck in your head the whole day…
The holidays are coming up faster than ever (can you say Thanksgivukah?). Check out these great picks for babies in my Globetrotter Wish List: Top 10 Holiday Gifts for Babies…And stay tuned for upcoming gift guides for little kids, big kids, moms, dads and more.
Globetrotting Mommy – Holiday gifts for babies
How cute is this adorable Baby Camera T-Shirt from the MoMA Store? I think every globetrotting baby needs one of these!
Globetrotting Mommy – Holiday gifts for babies
The Urban Baby board books series is tres cute and fun to read. Beach Babies Wear Shades (An Urban Babies Wear Black Book)
is perfect for any baby dreaming of a beach getaway.
Globetrotting Mommy – Holiday gifts for babies
Available in more than 20 alphabets (Korean, Hebrew, French, Spanish, Greek, Arabic, Japanese, oh my), Uncle Goose language blocks will get those babes bilingual in no time. My daughter has the Hebrew set – its a great Chanukah idea!
Globetrotting Mommy – Holiday gifts for babies
Every baby needs a pair of these made in the USA Freshly Picked Moccasins. They come in a rainbow of fashionable colors like my faves Frosted Rose and Cobalt suede. They’re adorable and they won’t fall off while you’re running around town or traveling the globe.
Globetrotting Mommy – Holiday gifts for babies
Move over Sophie, there’s a new French inspired teether in town! This Smiling Tree Toys Eiffel Tower teether is softly curved, easy to grasp and hand sanded silky smooth. Plus its naturally antibacterial, non-splintering and made of non-toxic certified sustainably harvested hardwoods (without any oils or finishes applied).
Globetrotting Mommy – Holiday gifts for babies
The Global Glowball from B. toys is a globe, nightlight, music player and ball all rolled up in one pretty package. Babies will love it as a nightlight and more as they get older.
Globetrotting Mommy – Holiday gifts for babies
I love this Travel the World baby gift set from Etsy’s ButterBrickleBaby shop. It includes a onesie, burp cloth and coordinating bib featuring cozy fabrics and chic patterns.
Globetrotting Mommy – Holiday gifts for babies
Classic wooden baby toys are always in style and this Land of Nod Double Decker Bus will be played with for years to come. The modern design adds a pop of color and will look beautiful in any nursery.
Globetrotting Mommy – Holiday gifts for babies
Feeding babies on the go is easier than ever with Squooshi’s adorable reusable squeeze pouches. Just fill them up, seal the bottom and you’re ready to go near or far.
Globetrotting Mommy – Holiday gifts for babies
This adorable Soldier Skittle Set from MiniStyle is perfect gift for globetrotting babies dreaming of their first trip to London.
Globetrotting Mommy – Holiday gifts for babies
These items would be great baby shower gift ideas too. What’s on your holiday wish list?
It’s amazing how much stuff one little person can own. We’ve graduated from bouncy seats and rainforest jumpers to princesses, dress up, dolls, building creations, books, puzzles, games and arts and crafts galore. I try to be super careful selecting my daughter’s toys since I’m not so interested in sharing my limited NYC space with bright colored, plastic monstrosities with never ending lights and sounds.
During the last four years, we’ve amassed quite a collection of B. toys (Critter Clinic, Alphaberry, Spinaroos, Stackadoos, Meowsic, Parum Pum Pum, Pop-Arty!) so I was very excited when they asked me to take a peek at their 2013 Holiday Collection. Aside from being pretty indestructible and entertaining, I love that B. toys feature muted unisex colors and volume controls. I also love that B. toys come in eco-friendly packaging and help support philanthropic causes like Free The Children.
Globetrotting Mommy – B. toys review
Today I’m sharing my review of the Global Glowball which is a globe, nightlight, music player and ball all rolled up in one pretty package. In play mode, push the continents to hear 39 different cultural songs and authentic music (Jazz, Rock and Roll, Bluegrass, Blues, Polka, Samba, Tango, Salsa, Celtic, Flamenco and more). In lights mode, the globe turns into an illuminating nightlight. In lights and music mode, you’ll enjoy 20-minutes of tunes from around the world and a glowing nightlight and music mode is just that. The tunes are short and catchy and my daughter was very intrigued by the many varied sounds and rhythms (like rainforest, nature and animal sounds and instrumentals).
Globetrotting Mommy – B. toys review
It was fun to discuss the different types of music and talk about the countries in each continent. She’s just starting to learn geography (Madeline lives in Paris and the Lion King lives in Africa) and different languages (the goodbye song in her school features a bunch) so the Global Glowball gave me a chance to show her the places she’s been learning about. Since she can’t read yet, it really didn’t matter that the countries weren’t labeled but she now recognizes the continents by color and shape (Africa is the big orange one).
I think this is a great toy that will really grow with a child. I love the idea of the music and nightlight for a baby (great baby shower gift and nursery decoration). Toddlers will enjoy rolling it around and dancing to the different tunes while preschool and elementary school kids will enjoy learning about geography and musical styles.
Best of all, it’s pretty, fairly compact, educational and features a volume control and easy to find off button. B. toys can be found at all Target stores, online and at specialty toy shops throughout the United States and Canada. To find a store near you visit the B. Toy store locator.
I was not compensated for this post but I did receive the Global Glowball for review purposes. All opinions are my own.
On a recent trip to the Disney store (proceed with caution!) I spotted the cutest collection of internationally dressed dolls. If you’re drawn to vibrant colors and lots of cuteness, you’re going to love Disney’s “It’s a Small World Collection,” seven new dolls inspired by the original Fantasyland attraction and one of the best-known Disney tunes. I can remember “It’s a Small World” being one of my favorite Walt Disney World rides when I was young and that song brings those memories right back.
Globetrotting Mommy – It’s a Small World Collection
The 16″ dolls feature traditional folk costumes, shoes and hairstyles and they are just adorable. Each of the seven dolls (Hawaii, Holland, Kenya, Japan, France, India and England) sings in her native language and English. Best of all, the recordings are made by children from around the world for authenticity. I love how kids can learn about other cultures, fashions, languages and traditions through play and these dolls are great starters for all sorts of inspiring conversations.
Globetrotting Mommy – Disney Small World Dolls
Not into dolls? The youngest globetrotting boys and girls will enjoy the “It’s a Small World” Storybook and CD set.
Globetrotting Mommy – It’s a Small World Storybook and CD Set
These would be great birthday, holiday or baby shower gifts. I also love the idea of using the dolls as part of your nursery or playroom decor.
Did you honeymoon in South Africa? Are you a huge fan of bold Chevron and stripes? Do you just love the idea of a safari theme for your new baby? If so, you will adore these safari themed baby nursery prints from Etsy’s SweetLittleBarn shop (discount code below)!
These 8×10 prints, available in single or coordinating groups, feature designs that are cute but not too cutesy which is usually the case with a lot of animal-themed nursery decor. I love the range of colors – from baby pinks and blues to bold yellows and grays – and styles.
These are my favorites:
Globetrotting Mommy – Safari themed baby nursery
Globetrotting Mommy – Safari themed baby nursery
Globetrotting Mommy – Safari themed baby nursery
Globetrotting Mommy – Safari themed baby nursery
Globetrotting Mommy – Safari themed baby nursery
Ready to order? Enter “globalbaby” at checkout for a 15% discount. They are also waiving the $20 dollar customization fee for Globetrotting Mommy readers so you can have the artwork of your dreams created from scratch for free!
Want more baby nursery inspiration? Check out my Fun nursery and kids room ideas Pinterest board.
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