Join Foodstirs to create some spooky food crafts just in time for Halloween. Children will learn how to make their own spider cake pops that they can later gobble up! This fun and festive food craft will inspire children to get creative in the kitchen. 4 years + / $18 RSVP Required http://foodstirshalloween.eventbrite.com #activities #foodstirs #bigkids #booksandcookies #classes #communityevents #crafts #cookingwithkids #cooking #enrichmentcenter #kidscookingclass #kidscrafts

In Los Angeles it seems like you can’t go more than 10 feet without passing a Starbucks and a yoga studio. There’s good reason, we love a good cup of coffee and appreciate the health benefits of a good stretch. But did you know that yoga is beneficial for our children too? Here are five benefits that you might not be aware of: It Enhances Physical Flexibility- While this might seem obvious, sometimes we take for granted just how incredibly bendy our children are. They move

Calling all Princesses & Princes, Yogis, dancers and adventurers! BIG KIDS (Ages 4+) are always welcome in all of our open age activities, BUT Tuesday nights are for Big Kids ONLY! Join us for weekly programming targeted to our over 4 year old community every Tuesday night at 5pm! WEEK 1: REAL PRINCESS STORY TIME 45 min. / Ages 4+ / $18 at the door Little princes or princesses, join us for this delightful storybook adventure! Your child will explore the enchanted kingdom led

Books and Cookies is SO excited to partner with A Magic Forest in Culver City to bring you a magical PLAY DAY! We invite you to come check out A Magic Forest, a Waldorf-inspired play space, toy store and cafe for children, parents, and caregivers. They’ve created an enchanted, yet home-like environment for children to learn and socialize through imaginative play with toys made from natural materials. Parents and caregivers are invited to engage with their children in the play

There's no need for an excuse to get outdoors and enjoy the sunshine together this long weekend, but these fun activties can help keep the little ones active! There are LOTS of great ideas out there to get the kids in the spirit (and stay enaged) while you grill and party prep. Let the 4th of July snacks, crafts, and reading begin! A little napping in the sun will do, too ;) Fireworks Craft All you need is a straw, some child/clothing-safe red and blue finger paint, and paper

There's more to sensory stimulation than beads in a water bottle and bubble making. Though those are both pretty awesome, we've been there, done that! Take your at-home Baby Play Time to the next level with household stuff like rice and blocks. You probably already have everything you need to get these easy, fun projects going and engage your little one with all five senses. We love these at-home sensory play tools! Get those tiny fingers, toes, nose, tongue, eyes and ears re

We love to pair Story Time books with a Story Time Craft, or even the occassional edible food-craft. But you can also dish up a fun story to serve to your kids! We're not encouraging playing with their food, necessarily...but playful food is just plain adorable, and can also be a huge help getting fussy eaters to eat more bites. There are so many ways to make cooking and eating fun for kids, from kid-friendly recipes, to hands-on mixing, to the classic pancake shapes or egg s

This week marks the 95th anniversary of Children's Book Week! On May 12-18, 2014, celebrate a love of books and reading in your home and community! "Cover to Cover, Coast to Coast" Children's Book Week originated in the belief that children's books and literacy are life-changers (here, here!). Established in 1919, Children's Book Week is the longest-running national literacy initiative in the country. Every year, commemorative events are held nationwide at schools, libraries,

Kids of all kinds- any gender, age, and interest- LOVE themselves a Real Princess. Or Prince. Or Ballerina, or Fairy... What's the deal, you ask? We asked too. There's a lot of opinion out there about royal themed play time and toys. But in the end, we like the idea that children are free to fantasize about being part of a fairy tale. Don't we (adults of some kind) still wish we were princes and princesses and fairies and magical beings...sometimes? Books and Cookies often pa

Hey Real Princess fans- missing REAL PRINCESS STORYTIME at Books and Cookies? Don't fret! We're planning a special Pop-Up RPST event for May. Keep you posted! For now, our royal friends at Real Princess Parties have an aweosme new event coming up! Don't miss it! Real Princess Play Date! Hosted by "Real Princess Parties" Enjoy storytelling, games, face painting, and more led by your child's favorite Real Princess! When: Saturday, May 3rd 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Where: Virginia A