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Dinner: A Love Story

February 21, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

As you probably already know if you have been following this blog, we really enjoy teaching Little M about healthy foods and creating nutritious and fun family meals. I turn to many sources for ideas, from bloggers to cookbooks to family recipes. But there are definitely times when I am in need of inspiration. I was so excited to discover Jenny Rosenstrach’s cooking website and book, Dinner: A Love Story, because they not only provided me with a number of […]

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

Chocolate Zucchini Loaf Recipe from The Naptime Chef

February 8, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Make this delicious chocolate zucchini loaf from The Naptime Chef Cookbook and I’m pretty sure you won’t have any trouble convincing your kids to eat their vegetables. As most of you know, I am always searching for nutritious and delicious meals to prepare for my family. I enjoy cooking and spending time in the kitchen, but with an energetic toddler running around, my time these days is much more limited. How do parents get healthy meals on the table while […]

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

Sweet Valentine’s Day Ideas

February 4, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

It’s hard to resist the excitement of celebrating Valentine’s Day. Hearts, flowers, cards and sweets – what’s not to like? I have been feeling particularly inspired by Valentine’s crafts, decorations and recipes this year and I’d like to share some of my favorites with you. Keep little hands busy with these adorable, easy and creative Valentine’s salt dough hearts from the blog, George’s Haus. Decorate with stamps and use as necklaces, garlands or even gift tags! Bring a smile to your little […]

Categories: Bites, Craft • Tags: Children, Crafts, Food, Holidays, Valentine's Day

Celebrating New Year’s Eve with Kids

December 31, 2012 by crayonsandcroissants

Little M and I have begun our countdown to 2013. We have stocked up on our party hats, noisemakers and confetti (all thanks to his resourceful grandmother – thanks mom!) and we are ready to ring in the new year! Here are some of my favorite New Year’s Eve party ideas for those of you who are planning to celebrate with your little ones. Keep kids entertained and involved in the evening with these New Year countdown activity bags from The […]

Categories: Bites, Craft, Play • Tags: Activities, Children, Crafts, Family, Food, Holidays, New Year

Luxury Family Travel at the Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills

December 17, 2012 by crayonsandcroissants

The Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills might just be the perfect place for your next family vacation. As much as I enjoy hosting big parties and cooking up a storm in the kitchen, sometimes it’s nice to take a break and celebrate the holidays in style. So this year, we decided to spend our Thanksgiving vacation at the Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. Now, before you read any further, I know what you’re thinking. How can […]

Categories: Bites, Jet Set • Tags: Family, Family Travel, Food, Four Seasons, Kids, Luxury

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

Tres Leches Rice Pudding (from The Smitten Kitchen cookbook)

October 31, 2012 by crayonsandcroissants

Deb Perelman shares the recipe for tres leches rice pudding from her new Smitten Kitchen cookbook. I am always on the hunt for new, healthy, innovative and delicious recipes that will appeal to everyone from my husband, who has a penchant for more hearty fare, to Little M, whose tastes seem to change almost every week, if not every day. My search has taken me through so many websites, blogs and cookbooks that I have lost count. But there are […]

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

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

City Walks with Kids

October 19, 2012 by crayonsandcroissants

I recently came across City Walks With Kids travel guides and can’t believe Little M and I ever traveled without them! They make me want to ditch the traditional guidebooks and grab these ‘travel decks’ which consist of a beautiful fold-out map and a set of 50 compact cards. Each card features a kid-friendly adventure through the city on one side, on foot of course, with a handy map on the other. Little M and I got copies of the New […]

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

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