Crayons and Croissants

Our Favorite Children’s Books about New York City

April 11, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Little M and I have been reading about New York City a lot recently. The hubby and I met in NYC (many) years ago and we have been fortunate enough to travel there with Little M and introduce him to some of our favorite places. Little M is fascinated by the taxi cabs, subway, parks and museums. Here, in no particular order, are some of our most loved picture books about New York City. This Is New York by Miroslav Sasek This […]

Categories: Jet Set, Read • Tags: books, Children, Family, New York City, Travel

Bathtime with Whales and Bubbles

April 10, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Lately, Little M and I have changed things up a bit when it comes to bathtime. He loves splashing around in the tub and our small bath mats didn’t work as well for an energetic and active toddler. So we made the switch to this Skip Hop Moby Bath Mat. How cute is that smiling whale? Little M loves it. Whenever he is hesitant about getting into the tub, I just have to remind him about the whale and he […]

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

Lidia’s Favorite Recipes

April 9, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Lidia Bastianich’s cookbook Lidia’s Favorite Recipes provides home chefs with the recipes to master Italian cooking. I have long had a bit of a fascination with cookbooks. I love flipping through the pages and staring at the beautiful pictures. I like reading about the author’s inspiration behind the recipes and learning about combing ingredients to make unusual new dishes. I usually imagine myself making these recipes – although in my imagination I am standing in a gourmet chef’s kitchen and […]

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

Eco-friendly Easter Ideas

March 25, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

It’s easy to know that Easter is almost here, supermarkets have started carrying chocolate eggs, easter baskets abound in gift shops and adorable pictures of bunnies and chicks are everywhere! Here are a few of our favorite non-toxic Easter crafts, toys and activities. Who doesn’t love dyeing hard-boiled eggs for Easter? This Bon Appetit blog outlines a fabulous way to color eggs using natural ingredients like beet juice, hibiscus tea, and blueberries. Or simply use this Nature’s Magical Egg Dyeing Kit […]

Categories: Bites, Craft, Shop • Tags: Children, Crafts, Easter, Eco-conscious, Family, Food, Holidays, Organic

Hervé Tullet’s The Game in the Dark and The Game of Red, Yellow and Blue

March 21, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

As some of you might remember, I wrote about Hervé Tullet’s game series here before. We recently read two more books in the series: The Game in the Dark and The Game of Red, Yellow and Blue. Tullet, who wrote the wonderful children’s book Press Here, has brought the same creative spirit and interactive play to these new books. In The Game in the Dark, children can orbit the moon and reach for the stars. Little M and I simply recharge the glow […]

Categories: Read • Tags: Art, books, Children, Family

Tegu: Magnetic Wooden Building Blocks

March 15, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Tegu’s eco-friendly magnetic blocks might just be the perfect travel toy for your little one. As many of you already now, I write about travel a lot here. No matter how many frequent flyer miles you may have racked up back in your pre-baby days, traveling with a toddler brings a whole new set of challenges and experiences. Little M is a great traveler for the most part, but I still never leave home without many, many supplies – my […]

Categories: Play • Tags: Activities, Children, Eco-conscious, Organic, Toys, Travel

Curious George Tool Time

March 12, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Curious George is at it again in this adorable book, Curious George Tool Time. This has quickly become one of Little M’s favorite books. We know all about Curious George’s adventures and can’t wait to read what the mischievous monkey is up to now. In Curious George Tool Time, little ones are presented with their choice of a double sided hammer or wrench, which is attached to the book with a ribbon. Children are then offered the choice of which […]

Categories: Play, Read • Tags: books, Children, Curious George, Family, Organic, Picture Book, Toys

Dinner: A Love Story

February 21, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

As you probably already know if you have been following this blog, we really enjoy teaching Little M about healthy foods and creating nutritious and fun family meals. I turn to many sources for ideas, from bloggers to cookbooks to family recipes. But there are definitely times when I am in need of inspiration. I was so excited to discover Jenny Rosenstrach’s cooking website and book, Dinner: A Love Story, because they not only provided me with a number of […]

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

A Valentine’s Day Party

February 15, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Although I have always enjoyed Valentine’s Day, this year has been extra special because I was able to share it with Little M. If you have little ones, you know that Valentine’s Day with a toddler is a wonderful experience. We decorated with hearts and flowers, did crafts with glitter, play dough and cards and indulged in cookies and cupcakes – in short, we went all out! I made these heart and envelope garlands and put them up on the […]

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

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