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Mommy! Mommy!

May 22, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Japanese illustrator and writer Taro Gomi creates a beautiful story for the little ones. Little M and I adore Taro Gomi’s book Mommy! Mommy! The hide-and-seek story is about a pair of adorable little chicks who search for their mother calling out “Mommy! Mommy!” Is that mommy behind the bushes or is it a flower? Is that mommy behind some rocks, or a big pink monster? Little M laughs every single time we read it and that of course, makes me laugh […]

Categories: Read • Tags: books, Children, Family, Picture Book

The Yummy Mummy Kitchen Cookbook – And a Grilled Shrimp and Corn Salad Recipe

May 16, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

The new cookbook, The Yummy Mummy Kitchen, by popular blogger Marina Delio is full of healthy recipes for family meals, dinner soirees and cocktail parties. Little M and I have enjoyed many recipes from the Yummy Mummy Kitchen blog and I was excited to read the cookbook. The pictures are gorgeous – after seeing how Delio displays her meals, I feel inspired to infuse some style into our weeknight dinners! The cookbook offers recipes that are healthy, inventive and flavorful. […]

Categories: Bites, Read • Tags: books, Cookbook, Family, Family Dinner, Food

10 tips for entertaining a toddler on an airplane

May 10, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

It’s no wonder that parents of toddlers think twice before getting on an airplane. This is not an age when kids are able to sit still for very long – unless they have a lot to do! Here are some of our favorite tips for traveling with our own energetic toddler. We bought these two airplane books, Plane and Airport, for Little M and we read them together in the days leading up to the trip. It’s also nice to […]

Categories: Jet Set • Tags: Activities, Airplane, Children, Family, Toddler, Toys, Travel

A Rainy Day in the City

May 8, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Rain rain go away, come again another day… Enjoy the rain with this beautiful new picture book. In Rain (by Linda Ashman, illustrated by Christian Robinson) we see how differently a child and an adult experience a rainy day in the city. The little boy in the book exclaims “Rain!” while a grumpy man complains “Rain!” The boy dons his green frog hat and rain gear and ventures out with his mother to splash in puddles, while the man grumbles as […]

Categories: Read • Tags: books, Children, Family, Organic, Picture Book, Rain Gear

Mother’s Day Eco-Friendly Gift Guide

May 7, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Mother’s Day is on Sunday, May 12 and if you are still looking for a gift for your amazing mom, we’ve got you covered. Here are some beautiful, thoughtful and eco-fabulous gifts that are sure to make her smile. Who doesn’t love flowers? If you are fortunate enough to have a farmers market in your neighborhood, head on over to pick up some locally grown blooms. Want to get your mom a gift that will keep on giving? Check out […]

Categories: Bites, Motherhood, Read, Shop • Tags: books, Family, Gardening, gift guide, Mother's Day, Organic

Bébé Gourmet: French-Inspired Recipes for Raising an Adventurous Eater

May 2, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

This new cookbook offers delicious recipes for your petite gourmand. As many of you may remember, Bringing up Bébé: One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parenting (by Pamela Druckerman), was published about a year ago and inspired a great debate about French parenting styles. French Kids Eat Everything: How Our Family Moved to France, Cured Picky Eating, Banned Snacking, and Discovered 10 Simple Rules for Raising Happy, Healthy Eaters (by Karen Le Billon) soon followed and piqued my curiosity […]

Categories: Bites, Read • Tags: books, Children, Cookbook, Family, Food, French cooking

Getting Crafty with Glob Natural Paints

April 30, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Art projects and toddlers seem to go hand in hand, don’t they? Painting is always a big hit in our house, Little M has a chance to have fun, be creative and make a mess! I use non-toxic natural paints and am always looking for safe eco-friendly options. GLOB makes some of our favorite paints. They are made from fruits, vegetables, flowers and spices with natural ingredients and organic extracts. They are similar to watercolors; just add water to the pigments to […]

Categories: Craft, Play • Tags: Activities, Art, Children, Crafts, Family, Organic, Paint

Our Stay at The Peninsula New York

April 24, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

We recently got back from a fabulous trip to New York City, where we stayed at the beautiful and ever so luxurious Peninsula Hotel! New York City holds special memories for us. It is where the hubby and I met, and we have family and close friends who live there. We have visited once before with Little M and this time we decided to make a vacation our of it and stay at the Peninsula Hotel. Our weariness from our flight […]

Categories: Jet Set • Tags: Children, Family, Family Travel, New York City, The Peninsula Hotel

Happy Earth Day: Tips for Gardening with your Kids

April 22, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Happy Earth Day! Little M and I have chosen to celebrate Earth Day by adding a couple of plants to our, admittedly tiny, balcony garden. Whether you have a huge yard or a small balcony space, as we do, here are some tips for getting your little ones involved in gardening and caring for plants throughout the year. I believe in the importance of teaching kids where their food grows and how it reaches our dinner table. Little M and […]

Categories: Nest, Play, Read • Tags: books, Children, Eco-conscious, Family, Food, Gardening, Organic

Zoë b Organic Dishes

April 19, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Little M and I are very excited about his newest dishes from Zoë b Organic. These dishwasher-safe dishes are eco-friendly, organic and made from corn. They are also super cute and functional. The plate is a good size, yet light and manageable for Little M’s toddler hands. And the bowl is deep enough for all of his favorites: soup, pasta, fruit or even cereal and milk. I love the bright and vibrant colors. I also love serving his food in new […]

Categories: Bites, Shop • Tags: Children, Eco-conscious, Family, Food

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