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Babiekins Magazine

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

Babiekins Year Of The Pig Picks

By Debbie Jovel, Contributor Leave a Comment

Babiekins Year Of The Pig Picks | Babiekins Magazine

Credits | 01. back pack | 02. plush | 03. piggy bank | 04. shoes | 05. book | 06. puppet | 07. piggy | 08. t-shirt

The Chinese New Year is right around the corner, and given that 2019 is the Year of the Pig in Chinese Zodiac, I decided to share my favorite Pig-Picks for babiekins. I love learning about all holidays and thought this Chinese New Year was the perfect opportunity to celebrate and learn about the Chinese Spring Festival. In the Chinese Lunar Calendar the Pig is the twelfth Animal in the Zodiac and in Chinese Culture pigs are the symbol of wealth; it is also said that their chubby faces and big ears are signs of good fortune. I think this Chinese New Year is an excellent time for your babiekins to start a Piggy Bank to usher all of them a prosperous and happy 2019!

Will you be celebrating the Chinese New Year & if you are, what are your favorite traditions?

Filed Under: Shop Tagged With: 2019, accessories, baby shoes, bobo choses, books, DonsjeAmsterdam, jellycat, Leo & Bella, Maileg, Norman & Jules, ouistitine, petit bazaar, piggy bank, plan toys, plush, puppet, Stella McCartney Kids, Steven Guarniccia, t-shirt, year of the pig Posted By: Debbie Jovel, Contributor

Swan-Themed Gift Ideas for a Tiny Ballerina

By Debbie Jovel, Contributor Leave a Comment

Luvkins // Beautiful Swan | Babiekins Magazine

Credits // 01. skirt | 02. book | 03. money box | 04. cushion | 05. dress | 06. wall decor | 07. doll | 08. socks

Whenever I see a Beautiful Swan on a lake I immediately look for my phone to take a picture – there is something about the beauty of a Swan that is simply magical and inspirational to me. Perhaps because I grew up loving the story of “The Ugly Duckling” or dreamt of dancing in “Swan Lake,” whatever the reason, I love Swans. I also love that Swans are making an appearance on everything from fashions, to decor and playthings this Spring/Summer Season. I truly hope Swans stay around for a while and that this is not their Swan Song as I really love this trend for babiekins.

Filed Under: Shop Tagged With: A little lovely Company, alex and alexa, bangbang copenhagen, bjorn design studio, books, children's decor, dresses, etsy, laurel snyder, Leo & Bella, nana huchy, plush, scalaë, skirts, Smallable, socks, spearmint love, spring, spring trends, Stella McCartney Kids, swan Posted By: Debbie Jovel, Contributor

Luvkins // Ultra Violet

By Debbie Jovel, Contributor Leave a Comment

Babiekinsmag.com // Luvkins / Ultra Violet

Credits // 01. book | o2. horse | o3. headphones | 04. poster | 05. cushion | 06. car

2018 is just around the corner and another year is almost behind us as is another Pantone color. Pantone announced their much anticipated “it” color for 2018, and the “it” color is PANTONE 18-3838 Ultra Violet, a thoughtful purple shade. Ultra Violet represents originality and points us toward the future, suggesting the mysteries of the cosmos. I know my babiekin will love this color because to say he is obsessed with outer space is an understatement. I will be introducing Ultra Violet to him this year by reading him Harold and the Purple Crayon, observing the night sky together through our telescope, introducing him to the musical icon Prince and adding the mystical shade of purple to his accessories & decor.

What do you think of PANTONE 18-3838 Ultra Violet?

Filed Under: Shop Tagged With: 2018, books, color, color of the year, decor for kids, harper's collins, Leo & Bella, moki, my unique wooden toys, Norman & Jules, numero 74, omm design, pantone, perfectly smitten, playforever, ultra violet Posted By: Debbie Jovel, Contributor

Luvkins // Little Frida

By Debbie Jovel, Contributor Leave a Comment

Babikinsmag.com :: Luvkins : Little Frida

Credits // 01. book | 02. headband | 03. wood doll | 04. dress | 05. easel | 06. doll | 07. top

It’s never too early to introduce your babiekins to art and artists – who knows, your babiekin may grow up to be the next Picasso! Who is your favorite artist? Mine is Frida Khalo: she not only inspires me with her art but also with her style.

I hope you enjoy this round-up of Frida inspired toys and clothing, and suggest you try to take your babiekins to a museum this Summer, not only is it a great way to escape the Summer heat but Museums are also a great place to teach your babiekins about expression and themselves through the wonderful world of art.

Filed Under: Shop Tagged With: Art, books, Chibella, etsy, frida kahlo, girls fashion, hatched baby, Lil Libros, Mandarinas De Tela, Muzungu Sisters, plush, Shop Bleu Gardens, shop latitude, sketch inc., summer fashion, The Land of Nod Posted By: Debbie Jovel, Contributor

Featurekins // Shopgirl

By Julie Martin, Contributor 1 Comment

A couple of weeks ago, I was introduced to a sweet girl, Miss I. Miss I grew up in a children’s boutique owned by her mother. From the time she was born, Miss I was immersed in adventure, charm, and imagination. As she grew older, her days were spent dressing up in fairy tale clothing and reading books in the brightest corner of the shop, snuggled up to her dog, Aloysius. Her favorite book characters invited her to tea parties and her friends, the forest animals, let her nap on them when she grew sleepy.

She knows every inch of the shop and excitedly helps customers discover new books, toys, and creative playthings. She reminded me of my own childhood, without electronics, just painting, reading and writing stories all day long. It made me realize just how different childhood is now, except for Miss I and her boutique. Oh, to be 11 years old again!

Miss I introduced me to two new book series for my own girls, and I bought every single book in both series! I couldn’t help but be inspired to photograph a story of the lovely Miss I and Talulah Jones. Such a world of imagination and fearless creativity!

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Photography | Julie A. Martin
Boutique & Clothing | Talulah Jones, Denver Colorado

Filed Under: Shop Tagged With: books, boutique, childhood, editorial, Fashion, Imagination, tween Posted By: Julie Martin, Contributor

Swatch- The Girl Who Loved Color

By Kellie Diguangco, Former Contributor Leave a Comment

“In a place where colors ran wild, there lived a girl who was wilder still”

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Every now and then a book comes along and it sets a reader on fire. Swatch The Girl Who Loves Color is just that book. A book for readers, a book for color lovers, art teachers, story tellers and brave girls. A book for everyone.

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Colors are wild and bold and cannot be tamed, yet one girls sets out to capture them all.

There is no denying how beautiful this book is, full of gorgeous colors, some are described by names, some we just look at and enjoy. The illustrations are full of textures and you can clearly see the different mediums that went into make the scenery. The colors splash and play across the page, leaving you feeling excited, and maybe that like Swatch, you are also a “color tamer”.

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Swatch is a beautiful and bold, a picture book you will want to own. You can see from the wear in our dust jacket how well loved it is in our home.

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It will inspire you to get out there and find colors in the wild or maybe create a beautiful masterpieces of your own. Swatch is a  heroine a girl to be looked up too much like Sadie and Wild.  She is brave and bold and wild, yet she has a heart of gold. She could just take yellow but I will leave the rest for you to discover.

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This books is perfect for a budding artist and color lovers both big and small. You might recognize the illustrations of Julia Denos from beautiful books like one of our favorites,  Just Being Audrey. Learn more about Julia here.

Filed Under: Fun Tagged With: books, books for kids, children's literature, good reads, good reads for kids, summer reading Posted By: Kellie Diguangco, Former Contributor

Handmade, Eco-Friendly Valentine Cards

By Bethany Douglass, Former Contributor 1 Comment

I loved celebrating Valentine’s Day in elementary school. Each student would share cards or treats with the other, stuffing them into carefully decorated shoeboxes, anticipating what was in their own. I looked forward to this holiday each year, so as a homeschooling parent, I still make priority for this holiday with colorful crafts and baking infused into our typical school routine. My children carefully create their own handmade cards to share with their friends, which makes them a bit unique each year.

This year, I wanted to find a way to be more resourceful, to repurpose materials and use tools or supplies we already own. Since we order most of home goods and books online, I always have a regular supply of craft paper, paperboard, and cardboard boxes. I pulled out other necessary supplies for them to use, and as often happens, they took it from there and created their own sets of unique cards.

These cards can be strung together to make garland or layered onto another card, or used as a card all on their own. It was easy and flexible for different ages. Even better, it was economical and an environmentally friendly way to celebrate this playful holiday.

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SUPPLIES
cardboard or paperboard
scissors
non-toxic paint (strong enough to see on cardboard)
paintbrushes
heart-shaped cookie cutter or stencil
pencil
marker

DIRECTIONS
Cut the paperboard or cardboard into flat panels.
Let the kids paint as they will. I encouraged my own kids to touch colors but not overlap too much, to avoid brown blobs.
After the paint dries, flip each sheet of cardboard over and trace as many heart shapes as possible.
Cut out the hearts.
Write little messages on the front and back. If you have a young writer, you might write for them.
String them together for garland, layer them onto another card, or use them as a small note of kindness on their own. Happy Valentine’s Day!

Filed Under: Fun Tagged With: books, children's literature, kids activities, valentine's day Posted By: Bethany Douglass, Former Contributor

Schoolkins // Helpful Homeschool Reads by Bethany Douglass

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

Babiekins Magazine / Schoolkins - Helpful Books

Babiekins Magazine / Schoolkins - Helpful Books

For parents who are interested in homeschooling or are even already on the journey, the amount of resources surrounding education can feel large and overwhelming. Each style and method has its own roots and research. Depending on the parent’s learning background, one might find it difficult to begin at all. Of course, friends and local groups are the best resource for this, as you can interact, ask questions, and observe. Beyond your local resources, reading and researching online is the next resort. This is where the parent begins modeling (even for the youngest children), we never stop learning. Even as adults, we forge our own paths and research in decision-making. Although this is not a finite list, here are a few of the reads that have impacted me the most during our seven years of homeschooling.

The Homeschooling Option by Lisa Rivero

When people tell me they are considering homeschooling, I always suggest this book first. Rivero, a homeschooling mother and engineering professor, offers a broad look at homeschooling, from styles and methods to specific resources and common questions. Her writing is engaging and easy to follow and the layout is equally simple and neatly divided for reference or quick browsing. She offers a variety of content, covering more common concerns of socialization, sports, and prom to quieter conversations on homeschooling children with special needs or knowing your state’s laws. At the back, she includes a list of advocacy groups and websites divided by state.

The Well-Trained Mindby Susan Wise Bauer (co-authored with Jessie Wise)

Susan Wise Bauer is a strong voice in the classical niche of homeschooling. She is a mother/homeschooler of four, writer of several books and curriculum, and also a professor at the College of William and Mary. For parents looking for an academically rigorous education for their children, this book is for you. In it, Wise gives a background to classical education and then offers a guided outline to follow pre-K through 12th grade. She has divided the book into loose age groups based on classical learning–grammar, logic, and rhetoric–and offers several of her favorite curriculum choices with descriptions all along the way. Parents who prefer more structure and want educational thoroughness will adore this guide.

How Children Fail and/or How Children Learn by John Holt

John Holt is often considered a forerunner in the “unschooling” movement. Written in the 1960s, these complimentary books are separate and distinct in content. The titles are almost self-explanatory–one focused more on his observation of childhood learning, the other more focused on the situations that caused failure (think of failure more as disengagement, not grades). Although they are both slow at points, Holt’s writing is more intrinsic than practical HOW-TOs. I read these books at the very beginning of our homeschooling journey, and although I would not consider myself an unschooler, they have shaped how I observe my children and how we learn together.

Weapons of Mass-Instructionby John Taylor Gatto

Gatto is a former New York public school teacher, who resigned 30 years of teaching (the same year he received Teacher of the Year for the state) in the op-ed section of the Wall Street Journal. He currently travels and speaks, advocating for school reform. As one might guess from the title, his writing is witty and zealous. He writes from experience and research, detailing the history and purpose of public ed or “compulsory schooling”–a shocking revelation for me. His writing is at times a bit eccentric and rife with controversy, but you will never be bored with this read. It will stir you to think of education in a new manner, and most importantly, you’ll feel empowered as a parent, regardless of your educational choice.

Teaching Montessori in the Home: Preschool Years by Elizabeth Hainstock

While we have never solely followed the Montessori approach, I appreciate the use of manipulatives and the emphasis on independence, ingenuity, and connection to environment of her theses. Hainstock, certified in Montessori pedagogy, offers practical and accessible activities for little ones in this book. I used it often in my children’s early years, applying the activities to all areas of our learning. I also adapted what Montessori refers to as the “prepared environment” in our home: open shelves and containers and specific age-appropriate pots that were more accessible for independent learning. For families of older children, consider the book Montessori Today by Paula Polk Lillard.

Understanding Waldorf Education by Jack Petrash

I am currently reading this book, a telling sign that a homeschooling parent never stops learning and recreating their homeschool. I’ve always gravitated toward reading and writing in our curriculum, but over the years have noticed the gap of incorporating art and hand-work into the same subjects. I love the way Waldorf holistically approaches this, and this read is a simple and easy-to-follow introduction to this style of learning. I can already tell it will certainly impact our homeschool.

Filed Under: Fun Tagged With: Babiekins, Babiekins Magazine, books, books for homeschooling, books to read for homeschooling, homeschool, homeschooling, homeschooling a child, schoolkins Posted By: Priscila Barros, Editor-in-Chief

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Copyright © 2021 · 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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