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The Plantiful Table: Easy, From-the-Earth Recipes for the Whole Family

December 7, 2016 by crayonsandcroissants

Think your kids won’t eat healthy, plant-based foods? Think again! The Plantiful Table: Easy, From-The-Earth Recipes from the Whole Family is packed with delicious, family-friendly (and vegan to boot!) meal ideas. Andrea Duclos, who blogs about vegan food, natural living and travel, shares her tips about getting tasty, healthy food to the table. Duclos offers strategies to get little ones involved in the cooking process as well. Her young daughter certainly seems to enjoy helping out and gobbling up the delicious results! We […]

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Our Favorite Children’s Books about Compassion, Kindness and Empathy

November 11, 2016 by crayonsandcroissants

Our children depend on us to teach them about important issues such as celebrating diversity, showing kindness, cultivating compassion and building empathy. As a mother and a writer, I believe that reading books together with your little ones is a simple, fun and effective way to instill these values. Here are our favorite picks for children’s books with strong messages about compassion, diversity and empathy. A Sick Day for Amos McGee Amos McGee works at the zoo, and every day he makes time to visit his special […]

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Rain, Rain, Go Away…

November 8, 2016 by crayonsandcroissants

Be prepared for the next rainy day with our picks for children’s rain gear that is PVC, Phthalate and BPA free. Many popular brands of children’s vinyl rain gear contain toxic chemicals, but don’t despair. We’ve got you covered with our guide to non-toxic rain gear – perfect for keeping your little ones dry (and adorable) in the rain! Umbrellas iPlay and Hatley both have cute and colorful umbrellas that are free from toxic chemicals (and they are super stylish to boot)! Rain […]

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Let’s Do Lunch

November 1, 2016 by crayonsandcroissants

Looking for a safer alternative to plastic lunch boxes and water bottles? Whether you’re packing lunch for yourself or your kids, these plastic-free picks are better for the environment and for you! We use – and love – our PlanetBox lunch box. We have the Rover and the compartments make it a snap to pack mains, sides, and a little treat. It’s easy for kids to see their entire lunch all at once, so there’s no fumbling while they open multiple containers. Skip the plastic wrap and foil paper when you […]

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The Help Yourself Cookbook for Kids

October 25, 2016 by crayonsandcroissants

60 Easy Plant-Based Recipes Kids Can Make to Stay Healthy and Save the Earth. Now that I have two little chefs in the kitchen, I am always looking for kid-friendly cookbooks for recipe inspiration. The Help Yourself Cookbook For Kids offers easy, healthy and delicious recipes that are a snap for kids to make. We love the cute pictures and fun animal characters, not to mention the recipes for nutritious meals and drinks. Both Little M and Baby M have found […]

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Have a Happy Halloween with these EEK-O Friendly Finds

October 20, 2016 by crayonsandcroissants

Here are some of our favorite picks for a spooky and safe Halloween with the little ones.  Be the ultimate Green Monster this Halloween – Reuse old tin cans to make these adorable – and useful – mummy treat cans. Fill with organic treats or glow sticks and bubbles for a special Halloween treat.   Paint the Town Red – Skip the toxic dyes and choose a safe face paint this year! We are big fans of Natural Earth paints and their clay […]

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Fowl Language

April 27, 2016 by crayonsandcroissants

Need a good laugh this week? Well, you are in luck! Brian Gordon’s funny new book Fowl Language: Welcome to Parenting is now available and definitely worth a read. I first came across Gordon’s  website when I saw his comic about going back to work after a long weekend. Hilarious, right? His website features comics about the parenting journey that are funny and smart, while still sentimental. Gordon has two small children of his own and has experienced parenting joys and struggles first hand. I love how he […]

Categories: Motherhood, Read • Tags: comics, Parenting

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Earth Day

April 20, 2016 by crayonsandcroissants

We are so excited to celebrate Earth Day on Friday. Little M wants to plant some herbs in our windowsill garden, read his favorite books about recycling and spend time outdoors. If you are looking for a few Earth Day ideas, check out some of our favorites: Explore the great outdoors with this wonderful new book. We have been reading and bookmarking our favorite pages in Outside: A Guide to Discovering Nature. The book explores questions about nature and appeals to children’s natural sense […]

Categories: Craft, Read • Tags: earth day, eco, Eco-conscious, recycling

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DIY Electro Dough Kit

April 13, 2016 by crayonsandcroissants

Little M and I recently got our hands on a DIY Electro Dough Kit from the company Technology Will Save Us and it kept us busy for hours! If you have a budding inventor at home, chances are Technology Will Save Us has a Kit that will suit any mood. The company creates electronics kits that allow to really build and create in a hands on way. The products range from DIY electro dough, building a portable speaker and even a DIY […]

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