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Pumpkin Volcano

October 18, 2018 by crayonsandcroissants

If you are looking for the perfect Halloween STEAM activity, check out our jack-o-lantern volcano experiment! We bought our pumpkins at the supermarket and then carved them at home. One was in the shape of a jack-o-lantern and the other was more simple. We then added baking soda, a few drops of dish soap (which helps with the bubbles), some food coloring (optional but so much fun) and then… the kids added vinegar! Before they started pouring, we discussed what we thought […]

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Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt

August 23, 2018 by crayonsandcroissants

Yesterday, we decided to have a little adventure – all without leaving our neighborhood! I printed out these wonderful neighborhood scavenger lists for the kiddos, gave them each their own copy along with a pencil, and we set out to rediscover our ‘hood. We had such a wonderful time. The kids took notice of little things like the bees and butterflies, looked carefully in the trees for birds, said hello to neighbors walking their dogs, and picked up flowers, sticks […]

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Beautiful Handmade Mother’s Day Gifts

May 10, 2017 by crayonsandcroissants

Here are some of our favorite crafts that are simple, gorgeous and sure to make mom’s day! I’m in love with these DIY mother’s day cards with pom-poms from Design for Soul. Adorable and frame-worthy! How cute is this Balloon Bouquet from Oh Joy? I can’t think of a better way to brighten someone’s day. Surprise mom with this Mother’s Day Matchbox Bouquet from Oh Happy Day. This Handprint Card from Munchkin Time is such a beautiful way for children to make […]

Categories: Craft, Motherhood • Tags: Crafts, diy, Kids, Mother's Day

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Party for the Earth

April 21, 2017 by crayonsandcroissants

This year, throw a party on Earth Day! Get the kids together, invite friends over, and celebrate the earth to raise awareness and inspire your little ones to get involved. Make Compost Pudding. This delicious (we promise) dessert idea from One Charming Party is easy for kids to help make and may lead to good discussions about the importance of composting. DIY Earth Day Crayons. Stuffed Suitcase blog shows us how to make these beautiful Earth Day Crayons out of recycled crayons that you […]

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Watercolor Hearts for Valentine’s Day

February 7, 2017 by crayonsandcroissants

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner – what better way to celebrate than with a kid-friendly craft! Little M, Baby M and I made these beautiful heart cards using a few simple materials – watercolor paper, paints and spray bottles. Here are our step-by-step instructions so you can design your own watercolor Valentines with your little ones. First gather your materials: Watercolor paper Watercolor paint Spray bottles A drop cloth for covering your work area (believe me, this can […]

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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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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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The Importance of Being Little

February 17, 2016 by crayonsandcroissants

What do young children really need? Erika Christakis explores this question in her new book The Importance of Being Little: What Preschoolers Really Need from Grownups. Christakis draws on her experience at the Yale Child Institute Study Center and her time spent working as a preschool teacher to explore this issue. She encourages parents and teachers to ease up on academic workloads for children. This means less of a focus on academic-style early education and more of an emphasis on letting kids explore their […]

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Category Archives: Motherhood

Pumpkin Volcano

Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt

Beautiful Handmade Mother’s Day Gifts

Party for the Earth

Watercolor Hearts for Valentine’s Day

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

Have a Happy Halloween with these EEK-O Friendly Finds

Fowl Language

The Importance of Being Little