One thing we left behind when we reopened in our new location was our kitchen. We were NOT sad to bid the health department farewell, but with a name like BOOKS AND COOKIES, we still NEEDED delicious treats for everyone! We’ve tested out a few different baker's creations and are VERY happy to welcome out newest addition – CALL ME COOKIE! Call Me Cookie is a local freshly baked cookie delivery company created by cookie loving bakers, Jordan Moore and Mandi Kreisher. Their sig

Before I decided to downsize to this new (perfect) location, I polled some of our local famlies about what was most important to them in their Books and Cookies experience. The sense of community, the play area, activities for varying age ranges, birthday parties and books topped the list. Though everyone loved our homemade cookies, gooey grilled cheeses, minis menu and COFFEE, it was not what made Books and Cookies special and so in the move, we left it behind and I haev to

Wishing you love and laughter, good health and prosperity in 2015! We are thankful to have you as part of our growing community of book-loving, cookie-eating, enrichment-seeking families! As a reminder, Books and Cookies will be closed tomorrow 1/1, but we will see you Friday for our full schedule of activities and Saturday for our Concert Series with MY MUSICAL TREE! We are happy to announce a few updates and additions to Books and Cookies activities schedule! Please see bel

Bright Baby Touch and Feel Hanukkah Board book by Roger Priddy A perfect first board book to share with your baby to discover Hanukkah traditions. Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel Join in and sing the song with your little one! Where Is Baby's Dreidel by, Karen Katz Baby wants to spin the dreidel, but first she must find it! Biscuit’s Hanukkah by, Alyssa Satin Capucilli Hanukkah is all about sharing fun, food, and festivity with family and friends -- even your furry ones! Hanukkah L

I had walked by this building a million times in my past and I always read the quote on the side of the building as I walked, “You are Beautiful” … a positive and joyful reminder. Like thousands of other locals and tourist walking on Main Street, I shot a selfie over my shoulder and posted it on my social media. I don’t know who or why it was painted over, but when I signed my lease, I knew I want to bring back something beautiful and positive back to the wall and to the comm

Every year, the Santa Monica Main Street Business Improvement Association organizes a night of shopping and holiday fun! Books and Cookies will be participating and staying open late for FREE Family Fun, Shopping, Discounts, Sweet Treats, Holiday Photo Booth and MORE! Join us from 5-7pm before checking out all the other Main Street participating businesses, Tree Lighting, Candlelight Walk, Parties, Carolers, Aerialists!! 6pm Tree Lighting at the California Heritage Museum Law

What does it mean to be Thankful and how do we share this concept with little ones? Books are a great place to start! Share these Books and Cookies favorites and inspire young minds towards gratitude. Thanksgiving is For Giving Thanks by Margaret Sutherland The Thankful Book by Todd Parr An Awesome Book of Thanks by Dallas Clayton Bear Says Thanks by Karma Wilson I am Thankful Each Day by P.K. Hallaman Happy Thanksgiving, great friends! By Chudney Ross Grateful Mom to Callawa

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

Halloween does not have to be scary! Bring your babies, toddlers and big kids to Books and Cookies 4th annual SPOOKTACULAR Halloween Bash, Sunday October 26th from 10am-12pm for FUN, FUN, FUN! This event is a huge hit every year! Please RSVP to reserve a spot! http://booksandcookieshalloweenbash.eventbrite.com Get ready for some Freaky Fun with our Spooky Sponsors: Join Books and Cookies owner, CHUDNEY ROSS for a Spooky-ish Story Time and Sing-a-long with some of our favorite

Babies are sponges and of course we want to make sure that we’re giving them great learning experiences. Toy companies spend millions of dollars making you think that you need to buy them the newest, shiniest, flashiest toys to keep them happy, but in many cases simplicity and taking it back to the basics is the best thing you can do for your baby. Here are some easy ways to give your baby an amazing sensory play experience…without breaking the bank! Sensory Bag: This is so