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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 […]

Categories: Motherhood, Read • Tags: Children, education

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A kid-friendly thanksgiving

November 24, 2015 by crayonsandcroissants

Celebrate Thanksgiving with your littlest guests and try these kid-friendly tips and ideas. What would Thanksgiving be without little ones around? Make the day fun for them too, with these delicious recipes, easy crafts and cute books! Have a few snacks that the kids will want to gobble up, like these adorable chocolate and pumpkin spice acorns from Sugar Swings.   Get the little ones involved in setting the table, and making things festive, with these beautiful handmade napkin rings from Happiness is Homemade If […]

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DIY Apple Print Tote Bags

July 28, 2015 by crayonsandcroissants

Looking for a cute, practical and easy summer craft to do with the little ones? We have just the thing – apple print tote bags! We made these for Little M’s teachers at the end of the school year. Little M had so much fun squeezing paint, smearing paint on the apples and stamping! You will need: Plain canvas tote bags with cardboard inserts so the paint doesn’t bleed through Painters tape Fabric paint An apple (cut in half) A couple […]

Categories: Craft, Motherhood, Play • Tags: Crafts, Kids

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The Sprouted Kitchen: Bowl + Spoon

July 21, 2015 by crayonsandcroissants

We are in the middle of summer vacation and there is nothing we love more than lazy mornings, spending time outdoors, running through sprinklers and visiting our local farmers markets. We love stopping by our favorite stalls and stocking up on fresh, seasonal fruits and veggies. I am always looking for new recipes and any kid-friendly dishes are a bonus! Little M loves to be involved in the kitchen and he’s a wonderful helper. We adore the cookbook, The Sprouted Kitchen: Bowl + […]

Categories: Bites, Motherhood, Read • Tags: Cookbook, Kids

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Mother’s Day Vase of Flowers

May 8, 2015 by crayonsandcroissants

Surprise mom on Mother’s Day with this DIY vase craft. This is the perfect project for little ones who want to make something special and it’s so easy (I promise)! We started with these simple glass bottles (actually glass milk bottles that we bought at Michaels) but you can also use any glass (or plastic) bottles that you have at home. Gather your supplies – we found these adorable bee and ladybug wooden stickers but you can use anything you have at home such […]

Categories: Craft, Motherhood • Tags: Children, Crafts, Flowers, Mother's Day, Vase

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Tune in for Zee Avi’s First Family Album: Nightlight

April 9, 2014 by crayonsandcroissants

Malaysian-American singer and songwriter Zee Avi will release Nightlight with Little Monster Records on April 15 and her first children’s album is sure to become a family favorite! Little M and I like to play music whenever we are at home. We love listening to different genres and artists and we have discovered some pretty great performers – including wonderful children’s indie pop bands – along the way, which is why we were so excited to hear some of the songs from Zee Avi’s newest album. Nightlight features covers of […]

Categories: Motherhood, Play, Shop • Tags: Children, Family, Music, Toddler

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Puzzle Play for Children

January 13, 2014 by crayonsandcroissants

I am sure that many of us are still sorting through all the new toys our little ones collected over the holidays – and trying to find room to store them all! Little M got a few new puzzles recently and we have been enjoying playing with them and piecing them together. Puzzles are wonderful for children’s development, fine and gross motor skills, and have even been proven to improve spatial and math-related skills. When kids are very young, it sometimes […]

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Ring In the New Year with the Kids

December 30, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

There’s no need for your little ones to miss out on the fun of celebrating New Year’s Eve. Bring on the fun with these kid-approved treats, games and crafts! Make some noise with these DIY paper noisemakers. Little M agrees that it isn’t a party unless there are some party horns! Whip up these bite-sized, kid-friendly treats and get your kids involved in the kitchen. Make a time capsule to preserve your memories of 2013. The kids will love gathering […]

Categories: Motherhood • Tags: Activities, Children, Family, Holidays, New Year

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