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Honestly speaking

September 27, 2012 by crayonsandcroissants

Summer may be over, but it doesn’t seem like the insects got the memo! Little M and I enjoy taking long walks in our neighborhood and he loves spending time outdoors, so I am always looking for safe, non-toxic options for insect repellent. When I heard about The Honest Company, which was created by Christopher Gavigan (the former CEO of Healthy Child Healthy World) and Jessica Alba (yup, the actress), I was intrigued. And when I tried some of the products, I […]

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

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Under the Nile

September 25, 2012 by crayonsandcroissants

Although it is true that all baby clothes are cute, I have to confess that I really love the ones made of organic cotton. They are cozy and comfortable and so unbelievably soft. Before Little M was born, I came across the clothing line Under the Nile and bought a lot of their clothes for him. All their products are made from 100% handpicked organic Egyptian cotton, the designs are simple and I felt good seeing my tiny newborn all snuggled […]

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

Eat like a ninja

September 24, 2012 by crayonsandcroissants

I am a big believer in making meals that are nutritious and also fun, so I am always looking for ways to keep Little M from getting bored with his food (something that tends to happen a lot with toddlers)! Which is why I was really excited when I found these unusual ninja cookie cutters from Fred and Friends. Around here, we use cookie cutters for many things: making sandwiches in different shapes, crafting with our play dough and of course, […]

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

City Style

September 22, 2012 by crayonsandcroissants

Show your city pride with these adorable baby bodysuits and kids t-shirts from Maptote. The company started off with simple cotton tote bags and now offers products ranging from wine totes (love these, what a great gift idea!) to bandanas to zipped pouches. Made of super soft cotton, the bodysuits and t-shirts are just the thing for your jet set kiddos to make a statement about their favorite cities. Paris, Miami, Los Angeles and Brooklyn are just some of the places […]

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

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Mealtime. Beep beep.

September 21, 2012 by crayonsandcroissants

Mealtime is usually a busy time in our household. I get Little M settled in his high chair and he watches while I get his food ready. He is learning to feed himself using his own spoon and fork, which makes for a fun, and messy, experience. We try to avoid plastic as much as we can and I am constantly searching for safer alternatives, especially when it comes to dinnerware. I found this wonderful plate from Innobaby that seems […]

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

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Storage with a twist

September 20, 2012 by crayonsandcroissants

I recently came across this lovely furniture collection from Dutch company Kast Van Een Huis. The unusual house-shaped furniture and storage lockers are inspired by the architecture of the Amsterdam canal houses. Perhaps best of all, they are eco-friendly and non-toxic. This stylish storage solution would be an adorable addition to any child’s room.

Categories: Nest • Tags: Children, Design, Eco-conscious, Family, Furniture

Bedtime Reading

September 20, 2012 by crayonsandcroissants

You can probably already tell how important books are in our household. We are really trying to impart a love of reading to Little M. Story time before bed is an important ritual. We let Little M pick out the book he wants to read and sit down to enjoy it together. Here are a few favorites in no specific order: The Going-To-Bed Book by Sandra Boynton; this short and simple story is a quick and amusing read. Little M […]

Categories: Play, Read • Tags: Activities, books, Children, Family

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Travel with a toddler

September 19, 2012 by crayonsandcroissants

People often ask me if I travel much anymore. Sadly, I take far fewer trips these days than I used to. But we do still travel quite a bit with Little M. Yes, it is possible to have an enjoyable vacation when traveling with a little one. It just requires a lot of planning – and so much stuff! I was once a very streamlined traveler; tiny carry-on with laptop? Check. Shawl in case it gets cold? Check. Important documents […]

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

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Books, books and more books

September 17, 2012 by crayonsandcroissants

Little M and I love to read. I sometimes think I get more excited about his books than he does, but then he proves me wrong by bringing book after book over to me to read to him. We do have a few favorites, but tend to read quite a variety of books. One of our newest faves is Listen, Listen by Phillis Gershator and Allison Jay. It’s lovely because it walks us through all the seasons, with wonderful rhyming prose […]

Categories: Book Lists, Play, Read • Tags: Activities, books, Children, Family

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Honestly speaking

Under the Nile

Eat like a ninja

City Style

Mealtime. Beep beep.

Storage with a twist

Bedtime Reading

Travel with a toddler

Books, books and more books