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Dining out for the Holidays – Our Family Celebration at Four Seasons Los Angeles

December 17, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

We love cooking during the holidays, but sometimes it’s nice to take the family out for a  meal in a lovely restaurant. We recently enjoyed a holiday feast at Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills! Here are some tips for making the meal a success and ensuring that everyone, including the youngest members of your group, has a great time! Go early! As many of you already know, if you are planning a dinner out with small children, make […]

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Eco-Friendly Holiday Gift Guide

December 16, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

If you are looking for the perfect gift for that special little someone, we’ve got you covered with our eco-friendly holiday gift guide! For your kiddo who can’t get enough of cars, trucks and things that go: We just got this new Green Toys tractor and Little M loves taking it into the sand, dirt, bathtub – you name it! It’s compact enough to take along on your adventures and we love filling it up with small toys, leaves or […]

Categories: Motherhood, Nest, Play, Shop • Tags: Children, Family, gift guide, Holidays, Shopping

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Tips for Hosting a Kid-Friendly Thanksgiving

November 27, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Make your Thanksgiving celebration fun for your littlest guests with these kid-friendly tips and ideas. From recipes to crafts to keeping the kids happy at the table, we’ve got you covered! Include kid-friendly foods! Although mashed potatoes, sweet potato pie and turkey and gravy are sure to be a hit with the kids, we love these ideas for Thanksgiving dishes with a fun twist like Chocolate, Vanilla and Strawberry “Ice Cream” Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes in Orange Cups, Frosted Pumpkin Cupcakes and […]

Categories: Bites, Craft, Motherhood, Nest, Play • Tags: Children, Crafts, Family Dinner, Food, Holidays, Thanksgiving, Toddler

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The Honest Toddler: A Child’s Guide to Parenting

November 15, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

If you haven’t yet heard of the internet sensation that is Honest Toddler, then you are in for a treat! Go check out Honest Toddler’s twitter account, but be forewarned, you may find it hard to leave – and to stop laughing. The tweets are written in the candid, hilarious and irreverent style of a very observant young child… a child with an awful lot to say.  Best of all, now there is the Honest Toddler book for those of us who […]

Categories: Motherhood, Read • Tags: books, Children, Honest Toddler, Parenting, Toddler

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Exploring Nature With Kids

July 17, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Children are natural little explorers. Here are some ways to encourage their love of nature. Although he is still quite young, I feel that it is never to soon to instill a love of nature and a sense of adventure in Little M. As you can see from the picture, he really does enjoy being outside! Here are some of our favorite ways to explore the great outdoors: Stop and smell the roses, literally! Take a walk with your little […]

Categories: Motherhood, Play • Tags: Activities, Children, Gardening, Nature

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The Honest Life

June 5, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Jessica Alba’s new book, The Honest Life: Living Naturally and True to You, is a great read for anyone who is looking to learn more about living a healthy, green life. Alba has emerged as a force in the environmental health movement. She has won awards, including the Champion for Children Award, The Green Parent Award and is the founder of The Honest Company. Although her book is family-focused, Alba makes sure to cover many topics including home decorating, beauty and […]

Categories: Motherhood, Nest, Read • Tags: books, Children, Eco-conscious, Family, Organic

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Celebrate Like a Party Animal – Little M’s 2nd Birthday

May 28, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

We recently celebrated Little M’s 2nd birthday and it was a beautiful party. We were surrounded by our family at Little M’s absolute favorite place in the world – the beach!  As you can see, we had a party animal theme and all of the animals (and guests) had little party hats. My inspiration came from this post on Oh Happy Day. Doesn’t gold just make everything look more festive? Little M loved his birthday cake, which was topped with […]

Categories: Craft, Motherhood • Tags: Animal, Birthday Party, Children, Crafts, Family, Party Favors

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Mother’s Day Eco-Friendly Gift Guide

May 7, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Mother’s Day is on Sunday, May 12 and if you are still looking for a gift for your amazing mom, we’ve got you covered. Here are some beautiful, thoughtful and eco-fabulous gifts that are sure to make her smile. Who doesn’t love flowers? If you are fortunate enough to have a farmers market in your neighborhood, head on over to pick up some locally grown blooms. Want to get your mom a gift that will keep on giving? Check out […]

Categories: Bites, Motherhood, Read, Shop • Tags: books, Family, Gardening, gift guide, Mother's Day, Organic

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