Crayons and Croissants

Xander’s Panda Party (and a real panda birthday at the San Diego Zoo)

September 7, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

This adorable picture book is perfect for anyone who loves pandas – or birthday parties! In Xander’s Panda Party, written by Newbery Medalist Linda Sue Park and illustrated by Matt Phelan, Xander the Panda is planning his birthday party (“a dandy whoop-de-do”). Since he is the only panda at the zoo he decides to invite all the bears! But then koala explains that she is not a bear, she’s a marsupial! Is she still invited? What’s a panda to do? […]

Categories: Read • Tags: books, Children, Family, Picture Book

Weelicious Lunches and a Giveaway!

September 6, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

It’s back to school time! But if the thought of coming up with new ideas for school lunches day after day fills you with dread, then Catherine McCord, founder of the popular blog Weelicious and Weelicious book, has you covered with her latest cookbook. Released just in time for the start of the school year, Catherine’s newest cookbook Weelicious Lunches, offers recipes for quick, delicious and healthy lunches. I have been following the Weelicious blog for quite some time now. When […]

Categories: Bites, Read • Tags: Children, Cookbook, Recipe, School Lunch

Gus, the Dinosaur Bus

August 23, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Children heading back to school will enjoy this lovely story about a dinosaur who serves as a city school bus! Gus, the Dinosaur Bus, written by Julia Liu and illustrated by Bei Lynn, is a sweet tale about a large, lumbering, green dinosaur with a very special job – as a school bus! Although the kids love having Gus as their bus (who wouldn’t love riding a dinosaur to school?), they quickly discover that a dinosaur might not be the […]

Categories: Read • Tags: Children, Family, Picture Book, School

The Perfect Family Holiday in San Diego

August 19, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

We recently spent a lovely weekend in San Diego and while we expected to enjoy our trip,we didn’t realize just how ideal this quintessential California coastal town would be for our family vacation. We stayed at the stunning Four Seasons Residence Club in North San Diego. I cannot imagine a hotel that could be more perfect for spending a relaxing vacation with kids. Our suite came complete with a fully stocked kitchen, washer/dryer, spacious rooms and beautiful patio views. We […]

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

Franny’s: Simple Seasonal Italian

August 14, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Franny’s: Simple Seasonal Italian might just be the only Italian cookbook that you will ever need. Written by Andrew Feinberg and Francine Stephens (owners of the beloved Brooklyn restaurant Franny’s) and food writer Melissa Clark, the book is full of recipes that have quickly become part of our weekly dinner rotation. When I first heard that the chefs at Franny’s had released a cookbook, I was intrigued. Famous for their pizza (Alice Waters says it is the best in New York […]

Categories: Bites, Read • Tags: Cookbook, Family, Family Dinner, Food, Recipe

Hello Sunshine – Family-Friendly Summer Activities

August 5, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Summer is almost over and we have not enjoyed nearly as many picnics, outdoor concerts, beach outings or barbecues as Little M and I feel we should have! Make the most of August with these family-friendly ways to enjoy summer! Pack a picnic and head to your local park or try to find a free outdoor concert or movie. Red Tricycle is a great resource and provides city guides with lists of activities and events for families. Check out these […]

Categories: Bites, Play • Tags: Activities, Beach, Children, Eco-conscious, Family, Food, Summer

Mustache Baby – Book Review

July 29, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Little M and I recently came across Mustache Baby, a hilarious new picture book that we want to share with you. Mustache Baby, written by Bridget Heos and illustrated by Joy Ang, is the story of baby Billy who is born with a mustache! The nurse informs his family that they will have to see what kind of mustache their baby ends up with, because mustaches come in two kinds: a good-guy mustache and a bad-guy mustache. His family waits to see […]

Categories: Read • Tags: Activities, books, Children, Family, Picture Book

What Katie Ate – Cookbook Review

July 26, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

If you are looking for a visually stunning cookbook that is filled with mouthwatering recipes, then look no further! What Katie Ate: Recipes and Other Bits and Pieces, by Katie Quinn Davies, is – by far – one of the most beautiful books I have ever had the pleasure of reading. In fact, Katie was recently named the winner of the James Beard Award for Excellence in Photography! Impressive, but certainly not surprising for anyone who has been following her blog and her […]

Categories: Bites, Read • Tags: Cookbook, Family, Family Dinner, Food

How to host a toddler friendly brunch

July 25, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

One of our favorite ways to spend a weekend is having friends over for a lovely meal. With a toddler, late night dinner parties are definitely harder to plan, so these days we stick to brunch. Which is fine with me, I love brunch foods (how can you go wrong with french toast, muffins and eggs) and brunch cocktails (mimosa, anyone?) Quite often, our friends have little ones of their own, which is wonderful because then Little M has company […]

Categories: Bites • Tags: Children, Family, family meal, Food, Toddler

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