Crayons and Croissants

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 Sprouted Kitchen: A Tastier Take on Whole Foods

July 10, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Looking for recipe inspiration for your next summer picnic or family dinner? The Sprouted Kitchen cookbook is filled with healthy and delicious recipes – not to mention some seriously drool worthy photos! As soon as I received this cookbook, I immediately started flipping through it and bookmarking recipes. I have been a fan of The Sprouted Kitchen blog for a while now and it is such a great resource for healthy, wholesome and tasty meals. Sara Forte’s recipes and her […]

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

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Homemade Popsicles – Our Favorite Recipes

July 8, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Cool off this summer with these recipes for our favorite frozen treats! The temperatures are soaring and Little M and I are enjoying our summer. It’s the perfect time for flip flops, the beach, picnics and…popsicles! I prefer to make our own homemade frozen pops, not only are they quick and easy to make, I feel good knowing that Little M is getting a dose of healthy ingredients with every cool treat. He enjoys helping me make them too. He […]

Categories: Bites • Tags: Children, Cookbook, Family, Food

Chu’s Day – Book Review

July 3, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Aaah-Choo! Meet Chu, an adorable little panda with a mighty sneeze! Little M and I are always looking for wonderful new picture books to add to our home library. We came across Chu’s Day recently and it has quickly become one of our favorites. The book, written by Neil Gaiman and illustrated by Adam Rex, introduces readers to a lovable little panda named Chu. The biq question throughout the book is whether Chu will sneeze, because you see “when Chu […]

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

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Shark Slippers from Cate and Levi

July 1, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Looking for something soft and cozy to warm your toes? These adorable shark slippers are a great fit for the entire family. Cate & Levi have taken family footwear to the next level with their new upcycled shark slippers. Available in baby, toddler and adult sizes – there is something for everyone. The slippers even has cute little grippy fish on the soles for a slip-free surface! I love the idea of having matching slippers for me and Little M. We are […]

Categories: Play, Shop • Tags: Children, Eco-conscious, Family, Organic, Toys, Wear

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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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Jack n’ Jill Natural Toothpaste

June 3, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Jack n’ Jill Natural Toothpaste might just be the solution to parents’ nightly struggle with bedtime routines. I get lots of questions about safe options for kid-friendly toothpastes, so I am always on the lookout for natural alternatives to traditional toothpaste brands. After much research, I came across Jack n’ Jill Toothpaste. I love it because it has all of the good stuff without any of the bad stuff. The toothpastes are organic, SLS free, sugar free, color free, don’t contain preservatives, […]

Categories: Nest, Shop • Tags: Children, Eco-conscious, Family, Organic, Toothbrush, Toothpaste

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

Mommy! Mommy!

May 22, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Japanese illustrator and writer Taro Gomi creates a beautiful story for the little ones. Little M and I adore Taro Gomi’s book Mommy! Mommy! The hide-and-seek story is about a pair of adorable little chicks who search for their mother calling out “Mommy! Mommy!” Is that mommy behind the bushes or is it a flower? Is that mommy behind some rocks, or a big pink monster? Little M laughs every single time we read it and that of course, makes me laugh […]

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

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