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09 Jan '15

Free Printables You'll Love

Posted by Kari Spikkeland

Happy New Year!

Annie and I hope your holiday celebrations were fun and created lasting memories. Our family enjoyed a peaceful break, exactly what we needed to recharge for January. Am I alone in wishing we had a few more days of Christmas break left? 

Brimful will see a couple changes in 2015, (one change coming soon is our new responsive site, for the convenience of our mobile device users!). We are pretty excited to offer this new format to you'll...it's going to make shopping, browsing, and reading on our site so much easier.

Perhaps you're looking to make a few changes this year as well? If so, I've rounded up some sites offering clever printables; from wall art for children's spaces to weekly planners and Valentine's Day cards. Free printables from online designers are a genius way to change up the old, or try something entirely new!

1. A Weekly Planner from Babyccino Kids.

2. Emily Ley's Free Printable Library - All the basics of organization with fun extras thrown in.

3. Feed Your Soul - A free art project. I have my eye on this wall print for my son's room. 

xoxo,
Kari

 

22 Dec '14

Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookies

Posted by Annie Messing in Recipes
While I have been eating gluten-free for almost five years, I have not tried my hand at baking gluten-free gingerbread cookies until now. Somehow the task seemed daunting to me, but I'm not really sure why!

As this is our family's first Christmas in a new city and home, I've been trying to make it a little more special. I don't bake very often, so when I told the children we were going to make gingerbread cookies - and invite friends over to have a frosting party - they just about fell over with delight. Yea -  I should probably bake with them more often!

For most gluten-free baking projects, I use this flour. But for special treats, this gluten-free flour is just the best of the best. My older three children and I had a great time mixing up the cookie dough and discussing the various spices that we added. Smelling each ingredient before adding it is always such fun with kids.

After chilling the dough overnight, we rolled it out, albeit perhaps over-flouring it at times! I was nervous that once being cut by the cookie cutters, the dough would be difficult to transfer to the cookie sheet. Gluten-free dough isn't always as pliable/sticky as regular wheat dough. But this dough stayed together very well...and if it got a little too soft, we just popped it in the freezer for a few moments to firm up.

The cookies came out just right...and our party guests didn't even know they were gluten-free! I foresee more gingerbread baking later this week...and maybe next year I'll even be brave enough to try baking a gingerbread house from scratch! Maybe.

Here is the gluten-free gingerbread recipe for those of you wanting to try it. Hope you are having a wonderful Christmas week!

xoxo,
Annie

 

P.S. We also did a small batch of gluten-free sugar cookies which came out great. I think these cookies would be great for tea parties.

 

 

15 Dec '14

Brimful Holiday Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers

Posted by Kari Spikkeland

 

Our shop offers an ideal selection of small items that are perfect for stuffing baby's first stocking or a toddler's stocking. Little girls and boys will be delighted to discover these toys - ones we hope will spark their imagination and speak to their senses!

Starting from the top left hand corner and moving clockwise, here are my top picks for a wee one's stocking:

BlaBla Pretzel Rattle: 100% cotton and so cute!

A Color Of His Own: A fun book that explores color. 

Melamine Spoons: Add some cheer to meal time.

Helicopter: Watch the roters go round and round.

Dachshund Dog: Little fingers will love pushing this puppy along.

Mr. Wiggles: Just the right size for cuddles.

Race Car: Zoom, zoom.

Baby Play Silks: Excellent for infants, toddlers, and beyond.

Schleich Animals: Both Annie's children and my own adore these little animals (best for ages 2 and up).

Whale Rattle: Easy to grasp and makes a gentle noise when shaken. 

Please place your orders by this Thursday, December 18th to ensure delivery by Christmas!

xoxo,
Kari
 

 

 

 

03 Dec '14

Brimful Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for Little Boys

Posted by Kari Spikkeland in Gift Guides

 

Have yet to find a fitting gift for the amazing little boy on your list? Reflecting upon my two bouncy, cuddly, daring, and industrious boys gave inspiration to this gift guide. There is something useful for every whim!

1. Cube Bot: Beautiful as nursery decor and awesome for any boy that loves robots, or bending things. 

2. Little Owl Lost and Cowboy Small: Two books every child will ask to have read over and over (and over!) again. 

3. Gluckskafer Boat: This fun boat sails in the bubble bath and the great outdoors. 

4. Amazing Cape: A cape that feels truly magical and fosters creative action!

5. Auto Transporter: A beautifully designed transport truck with moving parts just perfect for little hands. 

6. Kickee Pants Sleeper: Super soft bamboo clothing for infants and children.

7. Naef Signa Blocks: Threading and stacking is the perfect combination!

8. Mini Bolga Basket: A sweet mini basket for children who love to tote treasures. 

9. Reginald Fox: Reginald is a champion of adventure and cuddles. 

10. Smiling Tree Blocks: Gorgeous heirloom quality blocks that can also be personalized. 

 

Merry Christmas!

Kari 

 

 

25 Nov '14

Brimful Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for Little Girls

Posted by Kari Spikkeland in Gift Guides

Our first gift guide of the season is all about gift inspiration for the youngest little girl on your list. She's curious, adventurous, imaginative, and reflective. Enjoy!

 

1) Cape: This beautiful "Ridinghood" cape comes with a detachable hood for hours of pretend play, inside and out.

2) Feather Crown: If it's a crown your little girl wants, how about this feather + jewel one? The details are exquisite.

3) Tea Set (On Sale): Made from recycled milk jugs, this tea set is environmentally friendly and shatter proof. So go ahead, have tea-time during bath-time!

4) Sophie & Lili Doll: Hand-knit of 100% baby alpaca, this doll is a true heirloom piece.

5) Snail Sort Roller: Pull the snail's body and the shell rolls round and round.

6) Polar Bear Rocker: This plush polar bear rocker is wonderfully sturdy and soft at the same time.

7) My First Book of Sounds Book: Alain Gree's stunning vintage illustrations leap out from every page.

8) Mermaid Baby Gown: How cute is this organic cotton baby gown in mermaid print?!

9) Doll Pram: For the little girl that loves dolls, this classic-yet-modern wooden pram is very sweet. 

 

xoxo,
Kari

 

 

 


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