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Diwali Rangoli Craft

October 21, 2019 by crayonsandcroissants

It’s almost Diwali and we have been busy creating this beautiful Rangoli craft. Read on for simple step-by-step instructions! We used these circular wooden cutouts and then used a stamp to create a Rangoli pattern on the front. The kids loved helping to ink the stamp and apply the patterns. We made a LOT because we are planning to do this craft with my children’s classmates when we celebrate Diwali in their classrooms. I used a hot glue gun to […]

Categories: Craft, Motherhood, Play

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the best subscription boxes for kids

May 26, 2017 by crayonsandcroissants

My kids love getting mail. And when that mail includes one of these cool gift boxes, it pretty much makes their day! If you are looking for a unique gift for a special kiddo, consider one of these subscription boxes and imagine how their faces will light up when their gift arrives in the mail. Little Passports Get ready for an exciting adventure in a box delivered right to your door every month. Little Passports monthly subscription program is perfect […]

Categories: Play, Shop • Tags: box subscription, Children, Crafts, gift guide

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Homemade Play Dough

April 26, 2017 by crayonsandcroissants

If your little ones love play dough as much as mine do, then you should add one (or all) of these homemade play dough recipes to your repertoire. There is really no need to buy play dough when it is so easy and fun to make it yourself at home! Here is a roundup of some of our favorite DIY play dough recipes. Our favorite recipe for Valentine inspired play dough – can you guess the ingredient we used to give it […]

Categories: Craft, Play • Tags: homemade play dough

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Robotics Toys for Kids

April 15, 2017 by crayonsandcroissants

It’s National Robotics Week! Here are some of our top robotics toy picks that are sure to entertain your little inventors. littleBits makes it easy for every kid to be an inventor. The littleBits building blocks are color-coded circuit components that are easy to attach to each other to create things like a moving collage, or even combine with household items like carrots to create a computer game control pad. The Rule Your Room Kit is a great starter set. Teach kids how […]

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Eco-Friendly Easter Egg Decorating Ideas

April 12, 2017 by crayonsandcroissants

Easter is almost here, time to break out – I mean hard boil, the eggs and start decorating! If one look at the ingredients in most traditional egg dye and decorating kits is enough to make you want to hide under the covers, have no fear. Here’s a round up of our favorite eco-friendly, non-toxic Easter egg decorating ideas. The Eco-Kids Eco-Egg Decorating Kit has all the colors you need to decorate eggs at home.  The dyes are made with natural and organic fruit, […]

Categories: Craft, Play • Tags: Crafts, Easter, easter egg, eco-friendly, Kids, non-toxic

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A Little Bit of Dirt

February 10, 2017 by crayonsandcroissants

Reconnect with nature, science and art – and have fun in the process – with this appealing and inspiring book. Life in a big city is wonderful and exciting on many levels, but I do often worry that my kids are losing touch with nature. So what can we do to instill a love of nature in our children? Asia Citro has the answer with her book, A Little Bit of Dirt: 55+ Science and Art Activities to Reconnect Children with Nature.  […]

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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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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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Listen Up!

March 3, 2016 by crayonsandcroissants

The Not-Its! are back with their sixth Album, Are you Listening? – and it’s definitely worth a listen. If you are looking for some new tunes for your little ones, this pioneer “kindie rock” band delivers with uptempo music that kids (and parents) are sure to enjoy.  We love their high energy songs and Little M and Baby M are big fans. Parents can relate to catchy songs with titles like “Done With The Science Fair” and “Traffic Jam,” while kids […]

Categories: Play • Tags: Children, Music

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