Paris with Children Official Release Date is…Today! April 16, 2013!

I’m excited that Paris With Children is finally out! And I saw it priced at $12.01 on amazon.com–which is a deal! I stopped into La Grande Orange, a trendy specialty store here in Phoenix, and saw the book on the shelf–always an exciting moment to see it somewhere outside of your own house! I can’t […]
Official Invitation: Paris With Children Release and Signing Event, April 26, 5pm-7pm

Here’s the official invitation! My friend Eve Gonzalez of Eve Gonzalez Design, did a beautiful job! A huge thank you to Garage Boutique for hosting the event, to Sparrow Retail Consulting who is sponsoring the cocktails and Classic Cakes and Confections who is sponsoring the sweets. I hope to see everyone there on Friday, April […]
Hot Chocolate in Paris

Charlotte, my 3-year-old, savoring a cup of hot chocolate in Paris, last December. Again I was reminded I should dress the girls in dark colors when we’re out and about. We were compelled by heavy rain to pop into the nearest café, but I’d recommend avoiding the tourist-laden cafés on Ave. de la Bourdonnais near […]
Book Release and Signing Event! April 26th, 5pm-7pm!

Katie Wilson, the owner of Garage Boutique for Kids, in Scottsdale, has graciously offered to host a book signing event for the release of Paris with Children! I’ll post an official invitation once I have it, but it’s open to everyone, so please come–the more the merrier! Award-winning bakery, Classic Cakes & Confections is also […]
GIVEAWAY! Enter to win a copy of my new book, The Little Bookroom Guide to Paris with Children

Enter to win a copy of The Little Bookroom Guide to Paris with Children at Goodreads.com! The giveaway ends on April 20, 2013. Don’t miss this chance!–––Click anywhere on this post to Enter!
Travel Necessity: Envirosax Bags

I’m going to recycle some posts from my old site, smallbatchtravel.com. There was no way to migrate them to the new website, but I’ll try to refresh the content here and there. Of course I’ll continue making new posts as well! I haven’t taken a trip in the last four years without one of these […]
An Early Peek at The Little Bookroom Guide to Paris with Children: Play, Eat, Shop, Stay!

The release date for Paris with Children is set for April 16, 2013, but you may be able to find it in a few retail stores the first week in April–I’ll let you know which ones once we’ve got it squared away. Here’s a glimpse at the book; I’ve also posted a few excerpts under […]
Jardin du Luxembourg in December

We spent a lot of time in the parks around Paris, as always, this past December. Jardin du Luxembourg is probably my favorite in the city. It’s quintessential Paris with children; generations of families have strolled, played, and picnicked in this storied park. It’s the kind of place that tempts parents to consider relocating to […]
Chocolate Chip Scones

I should be writing about our trip to Paris, which by the way was brilliant, but instead I’m baking scones. I’ll post about the trip in the coming weeks. We are still recovering from jet lag. I’m trying to figure out how to update my website and blog efficiently, playing with new camera lenses and […]
The Greatest Packing List of All Time

En largo camino paja pesa. On a long journey, even a straw weighs heavy. -Spanish proverb It’s packing time again–we (me, Matt and the girls) are off to Paris next week for work and play. This packing list by Doug Dyment, comprehensive yet efficient, has forever been my favorite. If you’re traveling with specialized equipment […]