Thanks for stopping by. I'm here to help you nibble your way through all my city travels. I promise it will be a delicious journey with many exciting stops along the way.
All in Things I Love
From one foodie to another, here is a list of my favorite Trader Joe’s products that I can’t live without including Honey Sesame Almonds and Pimento Cheese Dip! I share how I use them, why I love them, and the cost of each item. My son also shared his top three favorite products– Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers, Golden Rounds, and Fruit Leather Buttons.
As a teacher and a mom I am always looking for educational inside activities to keep my son busy, especially during the pandemic. I tested out three different kids’ craft subscription boxes- Kiwi Co., Green Kid Crafts, and Little Passports. I discuss materials and activities included, user friendliness, age appropriateness, duration to complete, box focus, cost, etc.
This baked brie puff pastry appetizer is delicious and pairs well with a good Chardonnay or Sancerre. It is easy to make and so tasty. It is made with toasted almonds and jam of your choice. Serve with apple slices, cherries, grapes, salami, and crackers.
Making homemade gak is easy! Elmer’s white glue, Borax, water, and food coloring is all that you need. Hours of fun for your little ones. I love the Betty Crocker Neon Gel Food Colors as they are vibrant and brighter than other food colorings. Also, ideas for special seasonal mix-ins and tools to use with the gak.
Making tie-dyed coffee filters is a fun craft for any age, from preschoolers to high schoolers. You need coffee filters, paper towels, a spray bottle filled with water, and markers. Be creative, and magically see how your design turns out when you spray it with water and unfold it!
This is my favorite playdough recipe that you can make at home. As a teacher and a mom, I can tell you that this is the BEST playdough, made with simple pantry ingredients. Benefits of playdough from an educational view. Teacher tips for incorporating literacy skills, and the best tools to use with the playdough for hours of fun.
M&M Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies, my favorite cookies ever. Sharing two cookie making essentials that I could never bake without– parchment paper half sheets and a large cookie scoop. Using my Grandma’s vintage Kitchen Aid mixer and sharing some memories of my Grandma growing up.
Chefchaouen, Morocco has a fabulous local market with good quality cheap produce and other food items. Families work together to buy and sell goods. Make sure to check it out when visiting The Blue City. My favorite child’s backpack with a leash that I use for Jimmy when traveling.
Tips and tricks for flying with kids for international and national flights. Some must have items that will help the flight go more smoothly such as special toys and activities to entertain the kids and my favorite sippy cup that keeps liquids cold.
The best travel stroller on the market is the Babyzen YOYO+. It is essential for families who travel because of its ability to fit into an overhead airplane carry-on bin, its lightweight structure for lifting, its reclining back for nap time, and its incredible ease of pushing along any road structure.
Why I started this food and travel blog along with my passion for food and travel. Why I love traveling with my toddler son and helping him to see the world. My hope for him to become a more open-minded individual.
