Day in Toulouse Part 2

A bit of window shopping since the exchange rate is so horrible, that is really all the shopping I could do ...well, maybe I bought a couple of things :)




What an amazing city! It was so much fun just walking around. My French is worse than bad, luckily I had a wonderful fellow Stallholder Hillary who translated for me. Hillary, Karen, and I had a wonderful time getting lost together, during our search of the city for handmade paper to make a gift for the amazing Tessa's Birthday. Hillary thank you for being such a big sport when I asked if you wanted to go on a mission with me!














It was a beautiful day with gorgeous blue skies. That I will remember for the rest of my life. Walking around a city where you do not speak the language gives you a completely different perspective on how isolated we are in the states. It is easy to forget that their is a whole world out their and I can't wait to experience more of it!

Xeko Cards

I am not a big trading card game fan...why would we want our kids spend time, money, & energy learning about made up characters? In hopes of convincing my son that Pokemon Cards were not worth his time or his allowance I went on a search to find an alternative. To my surprise I found exactly what I was looking for and MORE!

Xeko

Based on the Legend of Xeko and conservation hotspots, Xeko ignites imaginations and sends the next generation of heroes on an adventure to save the world.

The Xeko game features remarkable plant and animal species from Earth's biodiversity hotspots first identified by Norman Myers and recognized by Conservation International. Currently numbered at 34, the hotspots contain 75 percent of the planet's most threatened mammals, birds and amphibians while covering just 2.3 percent of the Earth's surface. An estimated 50 percent of all vascular plants and 42 percent of land vertebrates exist only in these hotspots.

Preserving our planet's biodiversity is Xeko Mission: Critical.

Every Xeko player is an eco-hero. Every game purchase helps fund conservation efforts in the field.

The Xeko motto: Have fun, do good!

The 3 Rs — Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

All of our actions combined make a big difference. That's why all Xeko game materials and packaging are made with recycled and recyclable materials. We use soy-based inks that are kinder to the environment. Xeko game packaging is kept to a minimum, and when we print promotional items like posters and postcards, we always do our very best to use only recycled materials for those, too.

If every person and every company were to choose recycled and recyclable products — and if we all reduced the amount of stuff we consume in the first place — just think how much better off our planet would be!

To learn how you can do more to help the Earth by recycling, click here.

To watch a demo click here.

Lunch in Toulouse

Our first stop on our adventure in Toulouse was lunch!
Take a look at the amazing food.

Ok, so, is French Onion Soup in France
just Onion Soup?
Let me say Yummy.

Nancy was kind enough to allow me to take a picture of her delicious salad above and Steak Tartare to the right.
Thank you Nancy!
My amazing lunch consisted of the Yummy Onion Soup* to the left and the fantastic salmon and potatoes below.

Highlights from the Barefoot Books Summit in France

Here are some of the highlights of my amazing trip to Southern France for the 4th Annual Barefoot Books International Summit.

We stayed at the lovely home of Nancy Traversy, Le Tupe!

We had meetings by the pool and on the back porch surrounded by trees. Who can beat that? Really!

Our meals were made by Marty (Nancy's gracious husband) which were all wonderful!
Thank you Marty!!!

So Cute & Organic to Boot!

These are the softest baby cloths I have ever touched and super cute with a modern flair. Take that and combine it with the great story behind this fabulous company and who wouldn't want to start shopping!



Chapter One Organics supports socially and environmentally manufacturing in the US. Our organic baby clothes are made in the US by an organization that is helping women facing significant barriers to employment. Our organic baby clothing is modern, fun and luxuriously soft.





To view and shop our collection of organic baby clothes click here.

To shop for organic baby clothes locally click here to see a listing of retailers.

Amazing Organic Baby Food Made By An Amazing Mom

If you are looking for great tasting and nutritious organic baby food you have to check out Maddy's Organic Meals!



Maddy's has a great variety of flavors for 4+ months and up.
*Here is a special hint...if you keep your meal frozen you can feed it to even an older child as a treat on a hot summer day ;)
In a word Yummy!
The Story of Maddy’s Organic Meals

Maddy’s Organic Meals (M.O.M.) was inspired by the birth of my beautiful,
spiral-haired beauty of a daughter Madeleine, and a well-timed question from my

husband. As we were shopping at a local farmer’s market, he turned to me and asked, “If you could start a business, what would it be?” I told him without skipping a beat…homemade organic baby food. It was that instinctual response that started this wonderful journey.

M.O.M. Knows Best

Maddy’s Organic Meals (M.O.M.) knows that 100% certified organic
provides the healthiest nutrients for your little darlings.

• All Maddy’s Organic Meals are USDA Certified Organic and adhere to the highest organic processing standards.


• All of our meals are prepared shortly after harvest
  and then flash-frozen ensuring superior taste and nutritional value.


• M.O.M. uses ingredients grown in the heartland, on Midwestern certified
  organic farms practicing sustainable farming methods.


• No harmful pesticides that can block a child’s absorption of nutrients.


• No preservatives, fillers or additives.

Easy for you and delectable for your baby. Healthy, palatable treasures created
personally and lovingly just for your little treasure.

Bonjour

In just a few days I am heading off to France!!! This is my first trip out of the country and the longest I will have been away from my wonderful children! I can't wait!

International Stallholder Summit

Last fall I was one of the lucky Barefoot Books Stallholders to win a trip to the International Stallholder Summit in France! Myself and six other stallholders from the US and the same from the UK will be spending almost a week in Toulouse. I can't wait :)


À la prochaine!