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Gobble n Go: Snack Away!

November 10, 2012 by crayonsandcroissants

Snacks may be a guilty indulgence for most of us, but for toddlers and kids, healthy snacks are an essential part of their daily diet. Little M eats pretty much every couple of hours. It helps to stave off the crankiness and keeps his little engine going so he can keep running – and bouncing and jumping and climbing! As I have mentioned before, we are on the go a lot. We often walk around our neighborhood or spend time playing […]

Categories: Bites • Tags: Children, Eco-conscious, Family, Food, Snacks, Travel

Book Meets Art: The Game of Sculpture

November 5, 2012 by crayonsandcroissants

I first heard of Hervé Tullet when I came across his children’s book Press Here. If you haven’t seen this book yet, it is an amazingly interactive book that takes children on a magical journey through the pages, all starting with a yellow dot on the cover. The dots change color, move from left to right, grow, shrink and multiply – all using the reader’s imagination! Little M and I enjoy reading this book, we laugh as we press the dots on […]

Categories: Play, Read • Tags: Activities, Art, books, Children, Crafts, Design, Family

Mail Call: DIY Doorknob Mailbox

November 2, 2012 by crayonsandcroissants

Learn how to make this adorable doorknob mailbox from the fun and funky crafts book You Are Awesome: 21 Crafts to Make You Happy. I came across Abbey Hendrickson’s amazing blog, Aesthetic Outburst while searching for easy projects to do with Little M. The blog details Abbey’s crafts projects and life with her husband and their adorable kids. In a nutshell, they moved back to Abbey’s hometown in rural New York and she found herself at home, with two kids, struggling […]

Categories: Nest, Play, Read • Tags: Activities, books, Children, Crafts, Design, Family

Tres Leches Rice Pudding (from The Smitten Kitchen cookbook)

October 31, 2012 by crayonsandcroissants

Deb Perelman shares the recipe for tres leches rice pudding from her new Smitten Kitchen cookbook. I am always on the hunt for new, healthy, innovative and delicious recipes that will appeal to everyone from my husband, who has a penchant for more hearty fare, to Little M, whose tastes seem to change almost every week, if not every day. My search has taken me through so many websites, blogs and cookbooks that I have lost count. But there are […]

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

Passport to style

October 29, 2012 by crayonsandcroissants

I always find traveling to be a stimulating experience, especially now that Little M accompanies me on my trips. We spend our fair share of time wandering through various neighborhoods, touring museums, taking in the sights, trying unusual new dishes and playing in nearby parks. It is quite an action-packed itinerary, but we always save time to hit the stores! India is one of my favorite shopping destinations, I love the gorgeous designs, colorful outfits and creative styles. I definitely […]

Categories: Jet Set, Shop • Tags: Children, Family, Fashion, Shopping, Travel

Hush, Little Monster

October 26, 2012 by crayonsandcroissants

Hush, little baby, don’t say a word, Mama’s gonna buy you a mockingbird… Chances are, many of you know the rest of this popular lullaby. We used to sing it a lot around here, especially when Little M was a newborn and had trouble falling asleep. As much as I love this calming tune, there are definitely times when I think to myself, Enough! I can’t possibly sing this again! That is, until I came across the wonderful new book, […]

Categories: Jet Set, Play, Read • Tags: Activities, books, Children, Family, Food, Recipe, Travel

Hape days

October 25, 2012 by crayonsandcroissants

Think children’s blocks are one and the same? I used to think that way until I found these amazing Organeco Blocks from the toy company Hape, which by the way is one of my favorite eco-conscious brands. The beautiful blocks are big yet lightweight, made of bamboo, decorated in bright (and non-toxic) colors, and easy for Little M to hold and stack. They come in fun shapes and sizes, which inspires us to use our imagination to create unusual structures and […]

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

Books and Cookies: A chat with Chudney Ross

October 22, 2012 by crayonsandcroissants

Little M and I love visiting bookstores, they are great places to discover new children’s books and revisit old favorites, grab a cup of coffee (for me) and a treat (for him) and settle in for story hour. One of our all-time favorites stores is Books and Cookies in Santa Monica (pictured below). It is a lovely bookstore, with a beautiful reading room for Little M to explore, an incredible selection of books and an amazing cafe with lots of […]

Categories: Bites, Jet Set, Read, Shop • Tags: Activities, books, Children, Family, Food, Travel

City Walks with Kids

October 19, 2012 by crayonsandcroissants

I recently came across City Walks With Kids travel guides and can’t believe Little M and I ever traveled without them! They make me want to ditch the traditional guidebooks and grab these ‘travel decks’ which consist of a beautiful fold-out map and a set of 50 compact cards. Each card features a kid-friendly adventure through the city on one side, on foot of course, with a handy map on the other. Little M and I got copies of the New […]

Categories: Bites, Jet Set, Read • Tags: books, Children, Family, Guidebook, Travel

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