Crayons and Croissants

Buddha Board – Just Add Water

February 3, 2014 by crayonsandcroissants

Buddha Boards are the perfect way to create art with a zen twist – just use water and the paintbrush to unleash your inner artist. Then watch your masterpiece fade away and start again, no cleanup required. Talk about a perfect creative surface for kids, especially for art on the go. Master the art of letting go with these creative boards that go way beyond etch-a-sketch. Buddha Boards come complete with a beautiful clean slate, which can be placed on […]

Categories: Craft, Shop • Tags: Art, Children, Crafts, Design, restaurants, Toddler

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“I Love You” Valentine Bookmarks

January 28, 2014 by crayonsandcroissants

Little M and I decided to make Valentine Bookmarks this year to send to our loved ones on Valentine’s Day. After all, who doesn’t love to use bookmarks, especially ones that look this adorable. First we started with some heavy cardstock paper, red of course! I used my new handy dandy paper cutter to cut the paper into a convenient bookmark size ( 2″ x 8″ strips). Then Little M helped me to punch holes into each bookmark for the ribbon […]

Categories: Craft • Tags: Activities, Children, Crafts, Paint, Valentine's Day

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The Big Book of Art by Hervé Tullet (and Our Favorite Art Books for Kids)

January 24, 2014 by crayonsandcroissants

Hervé Tullet’s The Big Book of Art is an interactive, and stunning, book of art that is perfect for the preschool set. Little M and I recently added The Big Book of Art to our reading collection and we can’t get enough. I love that kids (and adults) can create their own works of art simply by turning the pages, which are all cut into two, and mixing and matching the different artwork. The thick pages are easy for toddler hands to […]

Categories: Craft, Read • Tags: Art, Children, Herve Tullet, Preschool Art

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Moosewood Restaurant Favorites

January 17, 2014 by crayonsandcroissants

Start your new year’s resolutions off on the right foot with the Moosewood Restaurant Favorites cookbook. A new year means new beginnings. In our family, we have committed to trying new recipes and cooking meals that incorporate foods that taste great but are also great for us! It has been such a lifesaver to come across the Moosewood Restaurant Favorites cookbook. Moosewood Restaurant is a natural foods restaurant in Ithaca, NY, and has been serving vegan, vegetarian and pescetarian meals […]

Categories: Bites, Read • Tags: Children, Cookbook, Food, Organic, Vegan, Vegetarian

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Bedtime Reading

January 15, 2014 by crayonsandcroissants

As you can probably tell by the number of books I review, we love to read! Little M and I read all day long, but my favorite time to read is probably right before bed. It’s so sweet to snuggle together and curl up with one or two (or five!) good books. Although we read all kinds of books at bedtime, here are some of our newest favorites that are sure to delight your little ones with their soothing, lilting […]

Categories: Read • Tags: Bedtime Reading, Family, Picture Book

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 […]

Categories: Motherhood

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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

Our Tips for a Great Family Vacation in Santa Barbara

December 24, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Planning a getaway with the kids this winter? Visit Santa Barbara to soak up some sun, dip your toes in the ocean and feed the giraffes (yes, really)! We recently stayed at Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara and I can’t say enough good things about our visit. Our every need was anticipated, from our easy check-in, where Little M was presented with his very own stuffed toy, to our cozy room, complete with treats for all of us. We went […]

Categories: Jet Set • Tags: Children, Family, Four Seasons, Travel

Our Favorite Children’s Books About London

December 20, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Oh, how we love London! The hubby and I have shared many stories about this exciting, vibrant city with Little M. Catch up on your armchair travel with these great children’s books about London. This is London by Miroslav Sasek We absolutely love Sasek’s books and have recommended them many times before. This Is London is full of beautiful drawings featuring London’s historic buildings and monuments, stunning bridges, lush parks and colorful shops. Every time we read this book, we discover a new detail on […]

Categories: Jet Set, Read • Tags: Children, Guidebook, London, Picture Book, Travel

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