• Main
  • About
    • Our Story
    • Meet the Editors
    • Meet the Bloggers
    • Press
    • FAQ
  • Magazine
    • Current Digital Issue
    • Past Digital Issues
    • Purchase Print Issue
    • Stockists
  • Shop
  • Blog
  • Advertise
    • Media Kit
  • Contact
  • Contribute
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube

Babiekins Magazine

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

Travelkins//Dordogne, France

By Leslie Schor, Senior Fashion Editor 1 Comment

Guest post by Elke Van de Velde.

These images were taken in the region of Dordogne in France. We stayed in Domme, a village 820 feet above sea level on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Dordogne river. Domme is a bastide (a fortified medieval town) adapted to the surrounding terrain. In addition to its castles, churches, bastides and cave fortresses, the region has preserved from centuries past a number of wonderful villages.

Babiekins Magazine//FranceBabiekins Magazine//France
Babiekins Magazine//France
Babiekins Magazine//FranceBabiekins Magazine//France
Babiekins Magazine//FranceBabiekins Magazine//FranceBabiekins Magazine//FranceBabiekins Magazine//FranceBabiekins Magazine//FranceBabiekins Magazine//France

Photography: Elke Van de Velde| Models: Odin & Pieter

Clothing & Accessories// Tea Collection, Zara, Camper, Bellerose, Tumble ‘N Dry, Birckenstocks, H&M, Crewcuts, See Kai Run, Babiators, Funky Flavours, Kik Kid, Joah Love, Mini Boden

Filed Under: Fun Tagged With: Babiators, Bellerose, Birckenstocks, Camper, crewcuts, explore, france, Funky Flavours, h&m, Joah Love, Kik-kid, mini boden, See Kai Run, Tea Collection, travel, travel with kids, Tumble ‘N Dry, Zara Posted By: Leslie Schor, Senior Fashion Editor

Travelkins // Je t’aime Paris

By Debbie Jovel, Contributor Leave a Comment

A few weekends ago our little family took a road trip to Paris. Being an American who recently relocated to Düsseldorf, Germany, I can hardly believe I am saying this myself : a road trip to Paris! I must admit Paris was a lot of fun with a toddler (even though it rained the entire weekend we were there).

We stayed in the Saint-Germain-des-Pres Quarter, an area with everything – restaurants, cafes and shops. It is also close to the Louvre Museum and the Luxembourg Gardens, where my son had a blast splashing in rain puddles; luckily we remembered to bring a change of clothes. We also discovered the Left Bank promenade called the Berges de Seine (Banks of the Seine) a 1.5-mile pedestrian walkway with edible and floating gardens, patches of local plants and innovative areas for babiekins and their parents to play and relax. We ended our weekend with a fabulous diner at the famous cafe, Le Deux Magot, where my son ate a whole loaf of French Bread… when in Paris!

Babiekins Magazine |Travelkins // Paris Je t'aimeBabiekins Magazine |Travelkins // Paris Je t'aime Babiekins Magazine |Travelkins // Paris Je t'aimeBabiekins Magazine |Travelkins // Paris Je t'aimeBabiekins Magazine |Travelkins // Paris Je t'aime Babiekins Magazine |Travelkins // Paris Je t'aime Babiekins Magazine |Travelkins // Paris Je t'aime Babiekins Magazine |Travelkins // Paris Je t'aime Babiekins Magazine |Travelkins // Paris Je t'aime

Filed Under: Fun Tagged With: Babiekins, Babiekins Magazine, france, kids fashion magazine, kids magazine, paris, top magazine, travel, travel with kids Posted By: Debbie Jovel, Contributor

Travelkins // Little Tokyo Boy

By Annelie Klein, Contributor Leave a Comment

A half day flying away from Europe and you reach a completely different world. Amazed by all the signs and colorful lights the little man started to discover the new adventure. Chaotic yes, but in an organised way. The little boy was definitely interested by observing the way of japanese life…

Babiekins Magazine | Little Tokyo Boy 01 Babiekins Magazine | Little Tokyo Boy 02 Babiekins Magazine | Little Tokyo Boy 03 Babiekins Magazine | Little Tokyo Boy 04 Babiekins Magazine | Little Tokyo Boy 05 Babiekins Magazine | Little Tokyo Boy 06 Babiekins Magazine | Little Tokyo Boy 07 Babiekins Magazine | Little Tokyo Boy 08 Babiekins Magazine | Little Tokyo Boy 09 Babiekins Magazine | Little Tokyo Boy 10

Little Tokyo Boy // Photography: Annelie Klein

Filed Under: Fun Tagged With: #babiekinsmag, Babiekins, Babiekins Magazine, Fashion, fashion kids, japan, kids fashion magazine, kids trends, tokyo, travel, travel with kids Posted By: Annelie Klein, Contributor

Travelkins // La Rochelle, France

By Leslie Schor, Senior Fashion Editor Leave a Comment

We are taking a trip to La Rochelle with photographer Geraldine de Goullard. La Rochelle is a picturesque city on the Atlantic coast of France. This historic city looks like a wonderful place to spend an afternoon with the littles watching the boats dock at the marina and munching on yummy french pastries. What are some of your favorite places to travel with your little babiekins?

Babiekins Magazine| Travelkins: La Rochelle, France

Babiekins Magazine| Travelkins: La Rochelle, France

Babiekins Magazine| Travelkins: La Rochelle, France

Babiekins Magazine| Travelkins: La Rochelle, France

Babiekins Magazine| Travelkins: La Rochelle, France

Babiekins Magazine| Travelkins: La Rochelle, France,

Filed Under: Fun Tagged With: france, la rochelle, travel, travel with kids Posted By: Leslie Schor, Senior Fashion Editor

TRAVELKINS :: A trip to Tweetsie Railroad.

By BrittR, Former Contributor Leave a Comment

IMG_21355  new pics  crew1  download22  33  tweetsie56  tweetsie55  tweetsie77  tweetsie44

For my sons Birthday’s which are a week apart we went to visit Tweetsie Railroad. Located in the beautiful mountain’s of Blowing Rock in NC. A place I’ve visited  for many years even when I was a child, it brought back so many memories. We had so much fun riding the train where they put on a show and robbers take over the train, a real “Cowboy & Indian” showdown. We road rides, ate chocolates from their candy shop, & sent Crew to Tweetsie jail (fake of course). tweetsie88

We even scored some really neat things to bring back. Next year we will be going back & boarding Tweetsie’s Ghost train, my kiddos are already excited!

XO,

Britt Ritchie

Filed Under: Fun Tagged With: kids travel tips, North Carolina, travel with kids, travelkins, Tweetsie Railroad Posted By: BrittR, Former Contributor

TRAVELKINS :: A Weekend Road Trip to Washington, D.C. – The National Zoo with Kids

By Gina Munsey, Senior Editor Leave a Comment

Aubrey’s back, this time inviting us along with her and her family as they explore the National Zoo! -Editor

—

Last Saturday, we made the three hour drive from Philadelphia to Washington D.C. for a quick two days of fun.

On the Babiekins Magazine Blog :: A Weekend Road Trip to Washington, D.C. – The National Zoo with Kids

Our first stop was the National Zoo.  It’s part of the Smithsonian Institute, and an added bonus? There’s no admission fee!

Fun and brightly-colored animal-themed t-shirts and prints are a must for my babiekins, especially at the zoo!  On the Babiekins Magazine Blog :: A Weekend Road Trip to Washington, D.C. – The National Zoo with Kids

The National Zoo is quite large (it covers over 150 acres) and a bit hilly so we were prepared to do a lot of walking.

I chose comfortable sneakers, and fedora hats for stylish sun protection. Fortunately, there are fun water misting machines along the walking paths to help us beat the heat!

On the Babiekins Magazine Blog :: A Weekend Road Trip to Washington, D.C. – The National Zoo with Kids

On Sunday, we went for a hike through Rock Creek Park, a national park in the heart of D.C. The roads throughout the park are closed to vehicles on the weekend and it very popular for joggers and bicyclists.

On the Babiekins Magazine Blog :: A Weekend Road Trip to Washington, D.C. – The National Zoo with Kids

The weather was perfect and we even spotted a deer with her two fawns.

On the Babiekins Magazine Blog :: A Weekend Road Trip to Washington, D.C. – The National Zoo with Kids

When’s the last time you visited the zoo near your home?

-Aubrey

Filed Under: Fun Tagged With: day trips, DC with kids, road trip, rock park, the national zoo, the smithsonian, things to do in DC with kids, travel, travel with kids, washington dc, zoo Posted By: Gina Munsey, Senior Editor

TRAVELKINS :: A Local’s Guide to Surfing Waikiki Beach…with Kids!

By Gina Munsey, Senior Editor 6 Comments

Most of us have probably dreamt of a jetting off to Hawaii at some point, right? Thanks to our newest contributor Dixie Rose, I have  a feeling we’ll all be daydreaming of those sunny shores a lot more frequently!  Beginning with today’s surfing adventure at Waikiki Beach, Dixie’s Travelkins column will chronicle her favorite kid-friendly spots around Hawaii. Now, who’s excited?!

—

Aloha! My name is Dixie and I call Hawaii home. My son is two and his name is Phoenix but we call him Phe Phe (we should probably stop doing pretty soon now that I think about it). My husband Mason is a photographer/filmmaker so there sure is no shortage of entertainment in our family.
Traveling to Hawaii with kids? Dixie (Babiekins Magazine blog) shows you how to introduce your child to surfing Waikiki Beach like the Locals

Traveling to Hawaii with kids? Dixie (Babiekins Magazine blog) shows you how to introduce your child to surfing Waikiki Beach like the Locals

Traveling to Hawaii with kids? Dixie (Babiekins Magazine blog) shows you how to introduce your child to surfing Waikiki Beach like the Locals

Mason and I both grew up in the water and we would not want Phe to grow up any other way…surfing, hiking, and dancing together as a family is our ultimate favorite past time. We try to do everything together, and I want to be involved in Phe’s life and do as much as I can with him until he will let me. Being a mother has brought the world to me. I am now more inspired to be the best I could possibly be.

Traveling to Hawaii with kids? Dixie (Babiekins Magazine blog) shows you how to introduce your child to surfing Waikiki Beach like the Locals

Traveling to Hawaii with kids? Dixie (Babiekins Magazine blog) shows you how to introduce your child to surfing Waikiki Beach like the locals

I’m a free spirit at heart, love a good laugh, a good latte, and telling outrageous stories of things that have happened to me. I’ve lived a crazy life, but like most moms, I feel that with having Phe, I am finally right where I need to be. I am so stoked to share with you all, everything this beautiful island has to offer, from culture to untouched beaches, and of course, super cute keikis (kids in Hawaiian).

Traveling to Hawaii with kids? Dixie (Babiekins Magazine blog) shows you how to introduce your child to surfing Waikiki Beach like the Locals

Traveling to Hawaii with kids? Dixie (Babiekins Magazine blog) shows you how to introduce your child to surfing Waikiki Beach like the Locals

For my first post, I thought it was only right that we take you down to Waikiki Beach. Most people will stay here, at least once in their lives, and no doubt it is a happening spot. There is no where like Waikiki, and all of us locals all learn to surf here. There is no better waves to learn to surf on than Waikiki. The waves are little “roly poly waves” as Phe calls them. They literally rolls you off and sends you off down the best slide. Today was 1-2 ft as it most of the time is, and perfect conditions for us to go out. Surfing is truly nature’s roller coaster ride.

Last month, we finally took Phe surfing for the first time. In Hawaii, we say kids surf before they swim, but we really wanted him to trust us, and know what he was doing before we actually got him out there. He went through a phase where he was scared of the water, and recently came back around. At two and a half, he now confident with the waves, and LOVES surfing.

Kid-friendly Hawaiian vacation spots - Surf Waikiki Beach with kids - Dixie (Babiekins Magazine blog) shows you kid-friendly Waikiki surfing

Today, we went out at 8 am in the morning, perfect glassy not too crowded conditions in Waikiki. We caught waves together and snapped a few shots with our Go Pro. We caught a few waves together as a family, and there is really no better feeling in the world than to be on a party wave with the ones you love.

Tips on Surfing with your Little Grom in Waikiki

1. Take a surf lesson. Our surf instructors here know the waves more than anyone. It is a pretty intensive process to get an instructors license and they don’t just give it to just anyone, so you really know you are in good hands, and they really have a way of getting your kids up!

Kid-friendly Hawaiian vacation spots - Surf Waikiki Beach with kids - Dixie (Babiekins Magazine blog) shows you kid-friendly Waikiki surfing

2. Invest in a Puddle Jumper. Trust me, we have gone through so many floating devices and have been looking everywhere for YEARRRS. Puddle Jumpers are Coast Guard certified and work wonders. Costco has them on sale right now for $13! Walmart and Target also carry them.

Kid-friendly Hawaiian vacation spots - Surf Waikiki Beach with kids - Dixie (Babiekins Magazine blog) shows you kid-friendly Waikiki surfing

3. Go early when it’s not too crowded so you can get more waves and awesome photos. The surf lessons usually always come with a surf photographer and you will have the option to buy them.Traveling to Hawaii with kids? Dixie (Babiekins Magazine blog) shows you how to introduce your child to surfing Waikiki Beach like the locals

4. Encourage your keiki in surfing by making it all fun. This is especially true if they have been scared of the ocean before. It helps using words like “sliding” instead of surfing, which might intimidate them. It really is like going down a big slide except you’re standing (and let’s face it don’t all kids try to stand on slides?) When we paddle out, we try to look for turtles…there’s a lot of em! Sometimes Phe will say “Let’s go paddle and look for turtles…and then surf.” that really gets him going.

Kid-friendly Hawaiian vacation spots - Surf Waikiki Beach with kids - Dixie (Babiekins Magazine blog) shows you kid-friendly Waikiki surfing

Happy Aloha Friday!

Dixie x

Filed Under: Fun Tagged With: gopro, grom, hawaii, hawaii with kids, kid-friendly hawaii, kids travel tips, oahu, south shore, surf, surf lessons, surfing, surfing with kids, travel with kids, traveling with kids, travelkins, vacation with kids, waikiki Posted By: Gina Munsey, Senior Editor

Funkins:: An unexpected paradise for kids– the Greek peloponnese

By TinaF Leave a Comment

Travel with the Babiekins Magazine blog - The Greek Peloponnese, an unexpected paradise for kids

With the stretch of summer ahead of us, it is a time when many of us are packing our bags and heading off to new destinations.

Travel with the Babiekins Magazine blog - The Greek Peloponnese, an unexpected paradise for kids

Since the most common image of Greece is of the tiny white islands such as Mykonos, the coast of the Peloponnese has been left nearly untouched and an ideal place to vacation with children.  It’s quiet beaches are frequented mostly by the Greeks, the restaurants nearby run by Yiyias and Papous (grandmas and grandpas), and the pace is slow and relaxing.

Travel with the Babiekins Magazine blog - The Greek Peloponnese, an unexpected paradise for kids

Renting a car at the Athens airport is a breeze and so is navigating the highways.  We like staying somewhere like Paris Village for a little of a “live like a local” feel but with the added bonus of a pool!

When we ask our kids where their favorite adventure has been, Greece is always at the top of their list!  It is pretty hard to beat those long, warm nights, the cool dips in the sea, and a brisk morning swim in the pool!

Don’t forget to let the kids try Souvlaki (Greek shish kabobs) and Saganaki (Greek flaming cheese!)  Opa!

xo Tina

Flying House by Traveling Mama

 

Filed Under: Fun Tagged With: beach, greece, kids, pool, sight-seeing with kids, sun, things to do in greece, travel, travel with kids, traveling with kids Posted By: TinaF

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • Next Page »

Start Exploring!

  • DIY
  • Editorials
  • Editors’ Lifestyle
  • Farm + Homesteading
  • Features
  • Food
  • Hey Pretty Mama
  • Homeschooling
  • Interiors
  • Kids’ Parties
  • Street Style
  • Travel


























































Archives

ABOUT

  • Our Story
  • FAQ
  • Blog
  • Contact

ADVERTISE

  • Media Kit

MAGAZINE

  • Current Digital
  • Past Digital
  • Print
  • Stockists

CONTRIBUTE

  • Submit Work

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!

Privacy | Terms of Use