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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

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Our Favorite Children’s Books about New York City

April 11, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Little M and I have been reading about New York City a lot recently. The hubby and I met in NYC (many) years ago and we have been fortunate enough to travel there with Little M and introduce him to some of our favorite places. Little M is fascinated by the taxi cabs, subway, parks and museums. Here, in no particular order, are some of our most loved picture books about New York City. This Is New York by Miroslav Sasek This […]

Categories: Jet Set, Read • Tags: books, Children, Family, New York City, Travel

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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

On the go with KidsGo! Travel Guides

December 14, 2012 by crayonsandcroissants

Grab the family and hit the road with these perfect pocket-sized travel guides from KidsGo! I am always on the lookout for ways to make family travel easier, especially when we plan to visit a new place with Little M. What with preparing for the trip, packing our suitcases and getting our carry-on luggage ready, there just doesn’t seem to be much time left to research our travel destination and look for kid-friendly activities. While there are many travel guides […]

Categories: Jet Set, Read • Tags: books, Children, Family, Guidebook, Travel

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Backseat A-B-See: An alphabet book hits the road

November 21, 2012 by crayonsandcroissants

If you’ve got a little one who is obsessed with cars, trucks, and things that go vroom, then you will want to check out Backseat A-B-See by Maria van Lieshout. This clever picture book is sure to keep kids of all ages occupied, whether it is during a drive to the grocery store, through town, or even cross-country. The colorful book opens with a wide-eyed young child peering out of the back seat of a car. The pictures are bright and appealing, […]

Categories: Jet Set, Read • Tags: Activities, books, Children, Family, Travel

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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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Passport to style

October 29, 2012 by crayonsandcroissants

I always find traveling to be a stimulating experience, especially now that Little M accompanies me on my trips. We spend our fair share of time wandering through various neighborhoods, touring museums, taking in the sights, trying unusual new dishes and playing in nearby parks. It is quite an action-packed itinerary, but we always save time to hit the stores! India is one of my favorite shopping destinations, I love the gorgeous designs, colorful outfits and creative styles. I definitely […]

Categories: Jet Set, Shop • Tags: Children, Family, Fashion, Shopping, Travel

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Hush, Little Monster

October 26, 2012 by crayonsandcroissants

Hush, little baby, don’t say a word, Mama’s gonna buy you a mockingbird… Chances are, many of you know the rest of this popular lullaby. We used to sing it a lot around here, especially when Little M was a newborn and had trouble falling asleep. As much as I love this calming tune, there are definitely times when I think to myself, Enough! I can’t possibly sing this again! That is, until I came across the wonderful new book, […]

Categories: Jet Set, Play, Read • Tags: Activities, books, Children, Family, Food, Recipe, Travel

Books and Cookies: A chat with Chudney Ross

October 22, 2012 by crayonsandcroissants

Little M and I love visiting bookstores, they are great places to discover new children’s books and revisit old favorites, grab a cup of coffee (for me) and a treat (for him) and settle in for story hour. One of our all-time favorites stores is Books and Cookies in Santa Monica (pictured below). It is a lovely bookstore, with a beautiful reading room for Little M to explore, an incredible selection of books and an amazing cafe with lots of […]

Categories: Bites, Jet Set, Read, Shop • Tags: Activities, books, Children, Family, Food, Travel

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10 tips for entertaining a toddler on an airplane

Our Favorite Children’s Books about New York City

Tegu: Magnetic Wooden Building Blocks

Itzy Ritzy – For An Organized Life

On the go with KidsGo! Travel Guides

Backseat A-B-See: An alphabet book hits the road

Gobble n Go: Snack Away!

Passport to style

Hush, Little Monster

Books and Cookies: A chat with Chudney Ross

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