ShopDiaper review + Giveaway

Hello everyone!
I want to share with you some close up photos of these awesome cloth diapers from www.shopdiaper.com and also give you more details than I did on the video because with Mathieu running all around me it is just difficult to film and and share my thoughts clearly.

I am new to cloth diapering and always though that cloth diapers would be such a hassle to use on my baby, but I have to tell you, they are as easy to use and have multiple benefits for you and your baby. These diapers are more breathable, way softer and are just as absorbent as disposable diapers.

Also, disposable diapers are made of plastic and contain some chemicals that can be dangerous for your baby {who wants that ?} and the environment. The impact of disposable diapers on the environment is not negligible. I want to do my best to protect our home {the Earth} so our children, grand children and great grand children can experience the beauty of this planet. Using cloth diapers is another "green" step that I choose to take. Here is site with some helpful and interesting facts on disposable diapers.

Last but not least, www.shopdiaper.com is giving away a free one size pocket diaper and a free insert to one of our readers. All you have to do to enter the contest is to leave your email address below my video or send me your email at chicparisianblog@gmail.com.

I hope all of you are happy, healthy and staying Chic!

XO

Family Holiday 2012

This quick trip to Florida {Ft Lauderdale/Miami} was one of my most cherished experience with my husband and baby. Even though time was a little tight we took time to simply be together, have fun and celebrate the blessing of being part of this family.

The most significant part of this trip for me was Mathieu's time on the beach. His previous beach experiences were not exactly fun for him so seeing my baby rolling in the sand, playing with his little shovel and pail while talking and laughing was so great!

Also I will do a blog post about traveling with a baby {through the airport} and how I organize our luggage.

I hope you guys are happy and healthy and enjoying every moment of your lives. Thank you so much for the kind emails and for following along! We are happy to have you here!

{Our room was on the 26th floor - the view was breathtaking.}

{He kept looking at me and shake his head back and forth saying " no-no"}

{Counting his toes, I can't even...}

{We found it! our special 2012 Christmas tree ornament!}

CRANBERRY AND ALMOND GRANOLA BARS

Sometimes I barely have time to prepare food for myself, I need something quick, easy and healthy. When I came across this recipe I knew it would be exactly what I was looking for. The hearty crunch, right amount of sweetness and texture makes it my favorite breakfast on the go/snack lately. I will switch the cranberry with some dried apricot next time and let you know how they came out. Let me know if you try it out!

XO

Grimes - Genesis

Music is a big part of my life so I want to get into the habit of posting songs that I love on my blog.

So here we go ... my favorite song to be alive to lately!

Palmiers recipe

Sometimes there is nothing better than a simple cookie like Palmiers. They look so elegant and special that they would be perfect for valentines day.

I want to share this recipe with you because they are one of my favorite childhood sweet treats. So it brings wonderfull memories each bite I take. I eat them with coffee or tea while Mathieu takes his afternoon nap {it is the best time to take a little Mom break during the day ;-)}.

Oh! and the best part ? you can prepare them in advance and place them in the freezer for a quick just baked treat!

I hope you like them!

Let's begin :-)

Ingredients: {for 18 cookies} one Palmier is about 63 calories

- 1/4 of a cup of sugar
- 1 sheet of puff pastry

Preheat oven to 450F

 Pour half of the sugar on a flat surface.

 Place the sheet of puff pastry over the sugar, sprinkle the remaining sugar and spread evenly with a rolling pin so the sugar is pressed into the dough.

Fold the sides of the dough toward the center so they go halfway to the middle.

fold the sides one more time.

Then fold one half over the other, closing just like a book.

Slice.

Arrange them on baking sheet. and bake for 6 minutes or until caramelized and brown on the bottom.

Meanwhile... lol

This is what they look like when it is time to turn them.

What they look like turned. Bake for another 3 to 4 minutes.

There are so many way to cook these but you could add some apricot spread or anything your heart desire at this point. as long as it spreads you are ok! 

and they are done! They look shiny, light, and delicious... {can't wait until the eating part!}

Transfer to a baking rack to cool.

Enjoy!

This lovely sunday

{Cute house on the corner of Harvard square}

Fall is in full swing in Boston! I want to eat pumpkin in everything and I have been wearing thick socks around the apartment. Before we know it.... {Petit papa noel...} Lol! I am getting ahead of myself! we still have Thanks giving before Christmas.

Anyone has a good "Pumkin anything" recipe to share ? I am ready to try. Please and thank you for any ideas!

Oh and I almost forgot! Here are some photos of last Sunday. The weather was unbelievably nice for a almost mid- November in Boston that we had to take advantage of it! we went to Harvard square for a late lunch and walked around the area.

 {Running around}

{We had lunch at Crema Cafe . their coffee is delicious and Chic!}

{Jeremy had the potato Sandwich and I had the Curried egg salad Sandwich - I have to say his was a little blend ... but mine was good}

 {These two are pretty awesome. I am so thankful they are my family}

 {Huge cute dog. Mathieu wanted to go see him but the back of my head kept saying "no! he is 10X bigger than Mathieu. don't go!}

 {Love this park}

 {Mathieu loveeees the swing and it looks like daddy too!}

 {Mathieu was reading the story by himself waiting for me. So I decided to see how long he could keep going. and ugh! he was so cute I wanted to cry! I love kids and babies they truly are the best!}