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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 […]

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Bathtime with Whales and Bubbles

April 10, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Lately, Little M and I have changed things up a bit when it comes to bathtime. He loves splashing around in the tub and our small bath mats didn’t work as well for an energetic and active toddler. So we made the switch to this Skip Hop Moby Bath Mat. How cute is that smiling whale? Little M loves it. Whenever he is hesitant about getting into the tub, I just have to remind him about the whale and he […]

Categories: Play, Shop • Tags: Bath, Children, Eco-conscious, Family, Organic

Eco-friendly Easter Ideas

March 25, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

It’s easy to know that Easter is almost here, supermarkets have started carrying chocolate eggs, easter baskets abound in gift shops and adorable pictures of bunnies and chicks are everywhere! Here are a few of our favorite non-toxic Easter crafts, toys and activities. Who doesn’t love dyeing hard-boiled eggs for Easter? This Bon Appetit blog outlines a fabulous way to color eggs using natural ingredients like beet juice, hibiscus tea, and blueberries. Or simply use this Nature’s Magical Egg Dyeing Kit […]

Categories: Bites, Craft, Shop • Tags: Children, Crafts, Easter, Eco-conscious, Family, Food, Holidays, Organic

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Tegu: Magnetic Wooden Building Blocks

March 15, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Tegu’s eco-friendly magnetic blocks might just be the perfect travel toy for your little one. As many of you already now, I write about travel a lot here. No matter how many frequent flyer miles you may have racked up back in your pre-baby days, traveling with a toddler brings a whole new set of challenges and experiences. Little M is a great traveler for the most part, but I still never leave home without many, many supplies – my […]

Categories: Play • Tags: Activities, Children, Eco-conscious, Organic, Toys, Travel

Itzy Ritzy – For An Organized Life

February 12, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Anyone who has young children knows that the days of traveling with just the bare necessities are in the past. When Little M and I go out, we don’t leave home without snacks, sippy cups, diapers, wipes, a change of clothes, extra socks – I could go on (and on and on). I used to struggle with keeping everything in my (ahem) overflowing diaper bag separated and easily accessible and I knew there had to be a better solution out […]

Categories: Jet Set, Shop • Tags: Children, Design, Eco-conscious, Family, Snacks, Travel

Kidding Around with Hape Toys

December 20, 2012 by crayonsandcroissants

Hape Toys’ magnetic playboard set provides hours of fun. Are you still searching for the perfect holiday present for your little ones? Something that will be a surefire hit, will keep them entertained for hours (while you enjoy some egg nog and much deserved peace and quiet) and is eco-friendly to boot? Hape Toys may have just what you are looking for with their magnetic animals and magnetic vehicles sets. This fun game, part of Hape’s bamboo toy collection, comes with […]

Categories: Play • Tags: Children, Eco-conscious, Family, Kids, Toys

Chalk It Up: Homemade Chalk

December 4, 2012 by crayonsandcroissants

Learn how to make your own chalk with this crafts project from the book eco-friendly crafting with kids. When Little M and I are feeling especially creative and in the mood to be artsy, one of the first places we look for inspiration is Kate Lilley’s fabulous crafts blog, minieco. The projects are innovative and eco-friendly, the pictures are gorgeous, and the materials are, for the most part, inexpensive and easy to find. I’ve written about some of the projects we have found […]

Categories: Craft, Nest, Play • Tags: Activities, Art, Children, Crafts, Design, Eco-conscious, Family, Kids

Dream a little dream with aden + anais

November 26, 2012 by crayonsandcroissants

Snuggle up to a warm and cozy winter with aden + anais dream blankets. We are finally starting to notice a change in the weather here in Santa Monica. There is a slight chill in the air and people are bundling up in sweaters and scarves. Little M and I enjoy taking our walks in the crisp cool mornings and he is often cozy in his sweater, jacket and hat. But for the days when it is really cold outside, […]

Categories: Nest, Shop • Tags: Children, Eco-conscious, Family, Organic

Gobble n Go: Snack Away!

November 10, 2012 by crayonsandcroissants

Snacks may be a guilty indulgence for most of us, but for toddlers and kids, healthy snacks are an essential part of their daily diet. Little M eats pretty much every couple of hours. It helps to stave off the crankiness and keeps his little engine going so he can keep running – and bouncing and jumping and climbing! As I have mentioned before, we are on the go a lot. We often walk around our neighborhood or spend time playing […]

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

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