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Fun With Paper Dolls

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

On a cold winter day, I would sit in the corner of my home and cute and style paper dolls that my mom would lovingly take out of her closet. My sister and I would make little dollhouses out of shoeboxes and for hours, decorate, style and play with our paper dollies.

So we worked with artist, Mia Statman, to create some paperdolls you can print and give your little on a cold winter day. Download the PDF HERE and tag us on Instagram with #babiekinsmag to be featured!

Artist: Mia Stratman @miastratmanart | Clothing: Ladida | Headbands: Knothairbands

Somewhere over the rainbow

By Amy Carson Leave a Comment

Even down here in Texas, winters can turn gray, gloomy, and cold for long spells. Most of this February has passed beneath leaden skies, so when the sunshine finally came out we went to a nearby amusement park to enjoy the beautiful day.

However, without the rain there would never be rainbows.

Photographer: Amy Carson

@acarson720

Model: Molly Carson

Designers// Pleiades, Chapter2, Gap kids, Van Nus Co.

Location// Kemah, TX // Kemah Boardwalk

Funkins // Tuscan Pizza Party (and Dinosaurs)

By Rachel Fox Kipphut, Contributor Leave a Comment

Here in North Carolina we have been getting a lot of rainy, very humid, grey days and I am NOT really a fan. Trying to keep the kids busy while inside, the girls and I celebrated National Pizza Party Day on Friday, May 15th. Although I am mostly Irish, my Grandmother’s Parents (on my Mom’s Side) came from Tuscany. I decided to do a Pizza Party with just a little Tuscan influence, featuring toddler friendly DIY Pizzas. Elsie’s dinosaurs also came and crashed the party.

To get our rainy day Pizza Party started, we visited our local Trader Joe’s Grocery store for everything we needed. My girl’s just like the old fashion cheese and pepperoni pizza, but this could be a fun way to explore other toppings with your kiddos. Mine just aren’t ready for that yet. While we waited for the Pizza’s to cook, we had a little chalkboard and dinosaur fun.

The girls really loved putting their pizzas together, but they loved eating them even better! Our rainy day turned bright with sunflowers, yummy DIY pizzas, lemonade, and dinosaurs. A Pizza Party is great way to stay busy with kids this summer ( including our diffrently-abled kiddos), rain or shine!
MANGIA Little Ones !

Mathching Black and White Maxis from Chrome Classic Kids https://chrome-classic.myshopify.com/
Trader Joes Grocery http://www.traderjoes.com/

Funkins // National Chocolate Chip Day

By Rachel Fox Kipphut, Contributor Leave a Comment

May 15th is National Chocolate Chip Day, the extra sweet to any treat. We decided to look past the obvious Chocolate Chip Cookie ( which has it’s own National Day as well) to celebrate Chocolate Chip Day. These tasty Morsels can be a great addition to Muffins, Ice Cream, Cookie Bars, Brownies , Granola Bars, Trail Mix, and our pick of the day, PANCAKES! We made mini chocolate chip pancakes, a fun and easy treat that you can make with even the rowdiest of toddlers. According to Elsie, mini pancakes are to be eaten all at once. She convinced me she could handle them all and wishes everyone a Happy National Chocolate Chip Day!

Toddler Top by Old Navy http://www.oldnavy.com/ | Toddler Boho Headband by G&LChicshop https://www.etsy.com/shop/GLChicShop

Funkins // Paula Searing: As Seen In Print Issue 4

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

When I was a little girl, my mother and I would sit on her bed and read books nearly every night. Almost every other week, she would take my sister and I to the library to choose our very own books. Our favorite books included Where is Waldo and I Spy, not only because they were fun and interactive books, but because it took longer to get to bed. I could’t find Waldo in the beach crowd, so I HAD to stay up until I did ( night owl problems)! When I started Babiekins, I wanted to make sure that we had some sort of interactive feature in each print issue, so that kids could enjoy the magazine just as must as much as their design savvy parents. This last issue has got to be, hands down, my favorite. We have so MANY amazing photographers, artists and contributors that took their time to share their love for what they do to contribute to Babiekins Magazine, so that YOU could enjoy it.

One of my absolute favorite features in print 4 is the Meadow & Jupiter’s Summer Adventure, which combines my love of having an excuse to stay up later then I was supposed to and the pure talent of Paula Searing’s whimsical art. Paula Searing is an incredible artist that understands the magic of childhood! I can’t get enough of the fun pages that Paula has created. Have you had a chance to see this fun-filled feature and find all the little surprises and funny scenes yet?

Check out Paula Searing | Website | Instagram | Blog

Healthykins // Superfood Oat Bars

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

Sophie Jaffe is a certified Raw Food Nutritionist and Raw Food Chef and owner of Philosophie. Sophie has graciously given us a excellent recipe to do and share with our kiddos.

It’s so nice to make your own bars + be prepared for the week ahead with snack ammo. My kids LOVE these bars! Perfect for on the go + in the car.These are slightly sweet with no added sugar. If you want to make them a wee bit sweeter you could add 2 tablespoons of agave or honey. yum!

Superfood Oat Bars

1/4 C + 1 t coconut oil
1 C [packed] Medjool dates, pits removed
1 T vanilla extract
1 T green dream powder
1 T berry bliss powder
1 1/2 C gluten-free rolled oats
1/2 C coconut flour
1 handful raw cashews [optional]
1/4 C coconut milk or any dairy-free milk
3/4 t baking soda
1/3 C hemp seeds
1/2 t sea salt [i used pink Himalayan]
1/4 C cacao nibs [optional]
1/4 C goji berries [optional]

Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly grease a baking sheet with 1 t coconut oil, or use parchment paper.

In a small saucepan, melt the remaining coconut oil into a warm liquid. Pour the coconut oil into a food processor, add the dates, coconut milk, vanilla extract and Philosophie superfood powders [green dream + berry bliss]. Blend until a smooth paste has formed, stopping the machine and scraping down the sides when needed. I added a handful of cashews at this point, it’s completely optional + the bars will taste awesome without them!

In a large bowl, mix together oats, flour, baking soda, salt and hemp seeds. Stir in the date mixture and mix well. Fold in the cacao nibs and goji berries.

Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet with a spatula [or fingers, like me] forming it into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick. Cut the wet dough into about a dozen rectangles or desired shape. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges begin to turn golden brown and are cooked through. Let cool, then separate the rectangles and in-joy!

It’s so important to start feeding kids healthy foods from the get-go. Mostly, their palette forms right away + those tastebuds will continue to guide them through their entire lifetime. Habits are formed incredibly early, probably much earlier than you’d suspect. An easy way to get healthy food into young bodies is to add Philosophie Superfoods to food you’re already making. For example, make a smoothie and add the superfood/protein powders. Add it to applesauce. Mix it into greek yogurt. That way, they aren’t eating something brand new AND trying a new weird colored powder 😉 Philosophie superfoods enhance the flavors in whatever dish you add it to so it’s an easy no brainer. Start them young + they will thank you later!

Funkins // Tristin And Tyler

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

The coolest twins we know (Tristin and Tyler) are turning 10 and celebrating in the coolest way possible! January 12 they are having a huge party presented by Diesel Kid! They will even have 9 year old Dj Kai spinning some tunes and the party will be attended by some of the biggest names in the kids fashion world! If you are in NYC don’t miss out on their amazing party! If you want to learn more information you can register at Fuzipop.com!

Website Tristin and Tyler

Luvkins // Studio Mucci

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

We first learned about Studio Mucci when we were looking for some beautiful party supplies for one of our editorials in print issue 2 and came across their gorgeous pinatas. Ever since we have not gotten enough of their tassel garlands and everything else they have to offer! Needing something amazing for your holiday or New Years Eve party? Try their golden gray garland or their platinum peach garland to give your party that perfect amount of sparkle!

Studio Mucci is based on the idea that they can bring a dream-like whimsey into the every-day. Joy, excitement and inspiration of life! We love it and so will you!

Find Studio Mucci//

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Fun With Paper Dolls

Somewhere over the rainbow

Funkins // Tuscan Pizza Party (and Dinosaurs)

Funkins // National Chocolate Chip Day

Funkins // Paula Searing: As Seen In Print Issue 4

Healthykins // Superfood Oat Bars

Funkins // Tristin And Tyler

Luvkins // Studio Mucci

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