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Babiekins Magazine

A Trendsetting Magazine & Online Community For The Trendsetting Child + Parent

A Day In The Country

By Gaylin Howbert, Contributor Leave a Comment

” Childhood means simplicity. Look at the world with a child’s eye – it is very beautiful .”

Filed Under: Editorials, Fashion, Fun, Shop, Travel with Kids Tagged With: #fashionkins, adventure, adventurekins, autumn style, Fashion, kidsfashion Posted By: Gaylin Howbert, Contributor

An Island Summer

By Gaylin Howbert, Contributor Leave a Comment

 Whenever we publish a sponsored post, we’ll let you know with the hashtag #ad — like this. This simply means we were either compensated for our time in exchange for the post, or we were given complimentary or discounted products, but we were not required to write a positive review. As always, all opinions are the author’s own.

 

 

Summer. A word that is so magical as a child. School uniforms now hang at the back of the closet and have been traded for the new daily outfit : swimsuits. Goodbye to homework, hello to running around barefoot outside with friends until the sun dips behind the ocean.

 

A swimsuit brand who is really setting a style trend for this summer season is SEAESTASURF . The brand’s focus is to make suits for littles ( & recently for father’s as well ) that is comfortable + stylish. Each pair of board shorts is made out of 50% organic cotton and 50% recycled polyester.  Not only will littles look hip while hitting the waves but they will be repping a brand who is helping the planet as well x


Designer // SEAESTASURF

 

Filed Under: Features, Shop Tagged With: #fashionkins, #summerstyle, adventure, boys fashion, friendship, girls fashion, island, summer, summer vacation, swimwear Posted By: Gaylin Howbert, Contributor

Family Guide to Iceland’s Ring Road

By Grace Spath Leave a Comment

By Grace Spath | Clothing: Chasing windmills kids, Indi Scout, Vintage, Luv Mthr

If your looking for a break from the heat of summer, then grab a seat (or 5) on the discounted Icelandic airline, WOW, and give your fall wardrobe a trial run as you circle the magical isle of Iceland.

Day 1: Adjust in Reykjavik

Day 2: head out of town! Spend some time exploring the Snæfellsnes Peninsula.

Day 3:head to northern Iceland. Make a stop at the Skagafjordur tourist information center to explore the earth sheltered building and have a pic-nic. We also found Icelandic poppies growing across the street. If you aren’t familiar with seals, you could stop at the seal center.

Day 4: Akureyri Take today easy, maybe go horseback riding and grab a milk shake at Kaffi Ku-a local dairy farm. Definitely explore Kjarnaskogur -a large city park in Akureyri with multiple play grounds, trials and streams.

Day 5: Akureyri You have options- explore lake Mývatn or the small coastal towns around the area.

Day 6: head East making sure to stop at the smelly and vibrant geothermal fields. It is well worth the side trip to Borgarfjardarhreppur to look for puffins!

Day 7: Egilsstaðir. Have another low key day at a farm stay. Build some fairy houses and throw rocks in streams. Grab some delicious food at the nearby organic farm.

Day 8: Make your way South. This is a long drive with few accommodations. Prepare yourself and plan lodging early. A camper van would come in handy here. Everywhere in Iceland is so beautiful that anywhere you can turn off is a great place to stop and break up the journey. However, the glacier lagoon is a must see!

Day 9: explore the South of Iceland. Top picks: The beach at Vik and the waterfall Seljalandsfoss that you can walk under.

Day 10: Golden Circle. The geysers and the hot rivers are favorites among children. Grab a place with a hot tub for some low key unwinding.

Day 11: Reykjavik. Take a day to explore the city. My children wanted to walk through the ice cave at Perlan multiple times!

Day 12: Say your goodbyes and grab some food for the plane.

If you have a couple extra days try getting to the wilderness center thats a bit inland from east Iceland, or you could try to fit in the arctic fox center in the west fjords.

Favorites among the children:

  • Getting an up close look at the puffins at Borgarfjardarhreppur
  • Walking around in patches of snow along the road
  • Building fairy homes
  • Throwing rocks in streams
  • River Swimming
  • Exploring Kjarnaskogur -a large city park in Akureyri
  • Climbing on top of earth sheltered buildings
  • Ice cave at Perlan
  • Getting splashed as you walk behind the waterfall
  • Hestaleiga in Akureyri has an excellent horseback riding option for very young children.

Things I’d skip:

  • Borgarnes: the cultural center is expensive and the audio guide will not hold the attention of small children. If you are really interested in the viking past and traveling with 2 adults then try checking it out while the other adult walks down the nearby boardwalk with the children.
  • The “Farmers Market” in Borgarnes is more just a storefront with local items and local meat. Nothing that caught my attention.
  • Looking for puffins in coastal N. Iceland. Its a long drive out of the way to the puffin spots, and the location on the east gets you much closer to them with safer viewing points.

Souvenirs:

I always opt for 1 or 2 locally made artisan goods rather than gobs of imported kitschy stuff.

  • Crafting wool
  • Sweater or other knitted goods
  • Wooden animals
  • Felted animals
  • Sheep skin

Eating:

Restaurants are very expensive. Book lodging with kitchenettes and cook at home or make picnic lunches whenever possible. Opt for skyr (Icelandic yogurt) at breakfasts and maybe some sheep cheese for meals to still get that local food excitement.

Lodging:

Though we did not rent a camper van, there are some larger options available that would make a memorable and enjoyable experience.

I think Airbnb is a game changer for traveling families and I usually book all my stays this way. Utilize smaller places with sofa beds rather than multiple bedrooms to save money. Sometimes you owners are even able to put in a port a crib for you. Here were a few of the airbnbs we stayed at:

  • Top pick: Ellen’s farm stay in Gíslastaðir (East Iceland). A very relaxing farm with a creek, horses, and friendly pup. Ellen was very accommodating, especially in regards to our baby. She brought in a port-a-crib, a high chair, and put away in small hazardous items through out the home. There were toys for our other children and an art table with paints, canvases, and brushes.  ( https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/2611203 )
  • Top pick: Siggi’s apartment in reykjavik that my children still talk about! There were 3 bedrooms in addition to the family room and kitchen. There was also a nice size yard with a trampoline, plenty of free parking on the street, and a child’s room with fun bunk beds, toys, and a swinging chair. Close to Perlan in a quiet, family friendly neighborhood ( https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/23284671 )

Filed Under: Fashion Tagged With: adventure, family adventure, family travel, Grace spath, iceland, indi scout, nature travel, needles and spines, travel, travel with kids, travelkins Posted By: Grace Spath

Adventure // Kicking Summer Vacation Off Right with Wild River County

By Priscila Barros, Editor-in-Chief Leave a Comment

 

#ad This is a sponsored post by Wild River Country. My experience and opinion are my own.

Adventure // Wild River Country

Adventure // Wild River Country

Adventure // Wild River Country

Adventure // Wild River Country

Adventure // Wild River Country

Adventure // Wild River Country

Adventure // Wild River Country

Adventure // Wild River Country

It’s officially our first summer here in Arkansas and we are enjoying learning and experiencing being in the South!

We traded our dry desert climate (in San Diego)  for a lush humid one and we are (trying) to appreciate everything that comes with this climate. Summer storms (my favorite!), chasing fireflies and my uncontrollable curls.

One thing we all do miss is our pool and my little fish were excited about the chance to check out Wild River Country in North Little Rock!

We haven’t explored much because of our farmhouse renovation so this was a welcomed break!

Wild River Country is Arkansas’ largest water park with over 12 slides! Perfect for summer fun, parties and a break from the heat. They have a fun lazy river which I could easily stay in for hours, cabanas perfect for your next party and a sweet tad pool perfect for the little ones that want to get wet but don’t know how to swim.

I would recommend getting season passes so that you can enjoy the park all season long. Also take a look at their event calendar as they do a lot of activities throughout the year!

I will be writing about my trips to Wild River Country through the upcoming months and I even have a cute video to share with you!

Until then, enjoy these images!

Filed Under: Fun Tagged With: adventure, adventurekins, arkansas, Babiekins, kids fashion magazine, wild river, wild river country Posted By: Priscila Barros, Editor-in-Chief

Fashionkins // A Desert Beach Party

By Gaylin Howbert, Contributor Leave a Comment

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With summer practically here, we can hear the beach and pool calling our names — can’t you? With all that fun, one needs fun apparel and accessories as well.

So bring on all the colors,

and all the eye-catching patterns,

and let’s pair it all with glasses which reflect the sun in rainbow colors!

Now these are outfits one can happily wear all summer long.

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Credits // SwimZip , E&ETeepees, and Milk&Soda

Filed Under: Fashion Tagged With: #babiekinsamag, #fashionkins, #springstyle, adventure, beach, desert, kidsfashion, Party, style, summer Posted By: Gaylin Howbert, Contributor

Fashionkins // Whirlwind Adventure Bags + Giveaway

By Rachel Fox Kipphut, Contributor 17 Comments

Say  H E L L O  to your new  ADVENTURE BAG …….

WHIRLWIND is a brand dedicated to parents who enjoy everyday adventuring with family and we LOVE that here at Babiekins!  Whirlwind bags are simplified yet elevated and made with high-quality materials. With a mindful approach to style yet not over-designed, they are meant to go beyond the “diaper stage” and adapt to a family’s needs.  These bags also help families find a renewed sense of adventure with a family growing with children never slowing down.
Photographer and Mom  Demi-Brook Kerr  ( @demibrooke ) uses her bag for her two kids and photography gear. She and her family are currently living in an airstream and are traveling the country ( photo credit :@demibrooke )!  Any family can enjoy the multiple benefits and uses for this bag on a day to day basis, and we think that’s fabulous!  That’s why WHIRLWIND  + Babiekins Magazine Have teamed up to bring you an amazing #giveaway!   For more info on how you can win your very own stylish Whirlwind bag,  scroll to the bottom of the page.

All our Babiekins viewers can also use CODE : babiekins for 10% off your order on shopwhirlwind.com  .

GOOD LUCK FRIENDS , and happy ADVENTURING!

 

Babiekins Magazine || Whirlwind Bags + Giveaway

Babiekins Magazine || Whirlwind Bags + Giveaway

Babiekins Magazine || Whirlwind Bags + Giveaway

Babiekins Magazine || Whirlwind Bags + Giveaway

Babiekins Magazine || Whirlwind Bags + Giveaway

To WIN your very own WHIRLWIND bag , enter by posting a comment below.  How would you use your Whirlwind bag?

You can also enter by visiting the Babiekins Instagram feed on 4/13 at 3pm est ! 

 

 

Filed Under: Fashion Tagged With: #adventurebags, #babiekinsmag, #familyadventure, #whirlwind, #whirlwindbags, adventure, Babiekins Magazine, Elizabeth Pettey Photography, Fashion, Giveaway, kids fashion magazine, kids trends, momfashion, momstyle, style, summer, travel Posted By: Rachel Fox Kipphut, Contributor

Fashionkins // A Mountain Adventure

By Gaylin Howbert, Contributor Leave a Comment

Spring has sprung and not far around the corner is the much anticipated Summer..Which means it’s about that time to pack your bags, load up the family, and head out on an adventure ! Every good trip brings joyful memories to cherish for a lifetime but it is important to help have smooth sailing on that vacation one brings the right gear. Pops of color for the accessories, a stylish backpack to help carry a large variety of yummy snacks + toys + colorful rocks found along trails + etc , stylish hats that protect one’s skin from the harsh yet welcomed sun, and boots that are made for walkin’ . With those items and an adventurous spirit you are destined to have a fabulous adventure !

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Credits // Zuzii Footwear , Milk & Soda , Duluth Pack , Intrinsic Flair , Gigi Pip , Little Urban Apparel

Filed Under: Fashion Tagged With: #babiekinsmag, adventure, babiekins mag, children's style, childrens fashion, Fashion, fashion kids, spring, summer, vacation Posted By: Gaylin Howbert, Contributor

Featurekins//Little Explorers

By Leslie Schor, Senior Fashion Editor Leave a Comment

“They’ll learn much more than I’ll ever know
And I think to myself
What a wonderful world” – What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong

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Photography: Hailey Faria Photography| Styling: Dream Compass Styling & HipsterLittles

Clothing & Accessories//HipsterLittles, Flourish Leather Co., Susies Custom, June and Penny, Starry Knight Design, Haute Moccs

Filed Under: Fashion Tagged With: adventure, explore, Flourish Leather Co., Haute Moccs, hawaii, HipsterLittles, June and Penny, Starry Knight Design, Susies Custom Posted By: Leslie Schor, Senior Fashion Editor


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Copyright © 2023 · Babiekins Magazine | A Trendsetting Kids' Fashion Magazine and Online Community for Parents and Children Alike · Since the Southern California birth of Babiekins in 2010, the magazine has grown from into an internationally-recognized print publication with a global circulation and now a thriving online community. We are more than a kids’ fashion magazine. We search everywhere for inspiration, and go beyond trends to bring you fashion, style, decor, design, books, DIY, parties, and playthings. Our readers look to us to keep up with the best and most up-to-date concepts in the children’s market worldwide. We have an eye for quirk. We’re high-fashion, but we value whimsy over tradition. Playful childhood is more important to us than making kids into copycat adults. We believe life is beautiful, life is valuable, and life changes when you see it through the eyes of a child. We seek to transcend skin color, language and zip codes and bring out the real, wild, magical creativity inherent in every child. And behind Babiekins is an optimistic team of mothers-turned-editors, working from home, often with our own little babiekins climbing on, under and around the desks. We want to encourage you, and challenge you to see something different — something special — in yourself and in this world we all share. Welcome to Babiekins!

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