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MiniEco: A Mixtape of Craft Projects

March 10, 2014 by crayonsandcroissants

As you probably know if you have been with us for awhile now, we love craft projects! And we are especially big fans of crafts that use natural and eco-friendly materials. Which is why we are so excited about Kate Lilley’s newest book, MiniEco: A Mixtape of Craft Projects. We wrote about Lilley’s first crafts book here (don’t miss her DIY chalk project) and we love her blog, Minieco. It is still one of the first places we look when we […]

Categories: Craft, Read • Tags: Art, books, Children, Crafts, Eco-conscious, Organic

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Create Your Own Monster

March 7, 2014 by crayonsandcroissants

Are you looking for a fun and interactive project that is sure to keep little hands and imaginations busy for hours? Create Your Own Monster is perfect for the young and the young at heart! This incredible box-set contains templates to make 15 different monsters, 12 of which have been illustrated by artists who use colorful pictures and monstrous designs. Three of the monsters are blank, so you can go ahead and unleash your inner artist. Little M and I spent an […]

Categories: Craft, Read • Tags: Art, books, Children, Crafts, Halloween

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Animals Upside Down

February 28, 2014 by crayonsandcroissants

We love reading about animals and we really love pop-up books, so when I came across the interactive and beautifully illustrated Animals Upside Down by Steve Jenkins and Robin Page, I knew it would be a sure winner! Little M enjoys turning the pages to discover more than 26 animals to flip, twist, flap and bend in this beautiful gallery of unusual creatures including skunks, mallards, jellyfish, bats, a bird of paradise and a three-toed sloth. We like reading about the […]

Categories: Read • Tags: Animals, Children, Picture Book, Pop-Up Book

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Mamma, Let’s Cook

February 26, 2014 by crayonsandcroissants

Mamma, Let’s Cook, by Maria Castellano, is filled with easy recipes, beautiful pictures and meals that will please everyone in your home. This adorable cookbook is a great way to introduce children to the joys of Italian cooking. Little M loves to help out in the kitchen. Whether it is washing vegetables, drying fruit, measuring (and sprinkling) flour or stirring ingredients, there is always something for him to do. Mamma, Let’s Cook shares those same ideas to get kids involved in cooking, which […]

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

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Buddha Board – Just Add Water

February 3, 2014 by crayonsandcroissants

Buddha Boards are the perfect way to create art with a zen twist – just use water and the paintbrush to unleash your inner artist. Then watch your masterpiece fade away and start again, no cleanup required. Talk about a perfect creative surface for kids, especially for art on the go. Master the art of letting go with these creative boards that go way beyond etch-a-sketch. Buddha Boards come complete with a beautiful clean slate, which can be placed on […]

Categories: Craft, Shop • Tags: Art, Children, Crafts, Design, restaurants, Toddler

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“I Love You” Valentine Bookmarks

January 28, 2014 by crayonsandcroissants

Little M and I decided to make Valentine Bookmarks this year to send to our loved ones on Valentine’s Day. After all, who doesn’t love to use bookmarks, especially ones that look this adorable. First we started with some heavy cardstock paper, red of course! I used my new handy dandy paper cutter to cut the paper into a convenient bookmark size ( 2″ x 8″ strips). Then Little M helped me to punch holes into each bookmark for the ribbon […]

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

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The Big Book of Art by Hervé Tullet (and Our Favorite Art Books for Kids)

January 24, 2014 by crayonsandcroissants

Hervé Tullet’s The Big Book of Art is an interactive, and stunning, book of art that is perfect for the preschool set. Little M and I recently added The Big Book of Art to our reading collection and we can’t get enough. I love that kids (and adults) can create their own works of art simply by turning the pages, which are all cut into two, and mixing and matching the different artwork. The thick pages are easy for toddler hands to […]

Categories: Craft, Read • Tags: Art, Children, Herve Tullet, Preschool Art

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Moosewood Restaurant Favorites

January 17, 2014 by crayonsandcroissants

Start your new year’s resolutions off on the right foot with the Moosewood Restaurant Favorites cookbook. A new year means new beginnings. In our family, we have committed to trying new recipes and cooking meals that incorporate foods that taste great but are also great for us! It has been such a lifesaver to come across the Moosewood Restaurant Favorites cookbook. Moosewood Restaurant is a natural foods restaurant in Ithaca, NY, and has been serving vegan, vegetarian and pescetarian meals […]

Categories: Bites, Read • Tags: Children, Cookbook, Food, Organic, Vegan, Vegetarian

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Ring In the New Year with the Kids

December 30, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

There’s no need for your little ones to miss out on the fun of celebrating New Year’s Eve. Bring on the fun with these kid-approved treats, games and crafts! Make some noise with these DIY paper noisemakers. Little M agrees that it isn’t a party unless there are some party horns! Whip up these bite-sized, kid-friendly treats and get your kids involved in the kitchen. Make a time capsule to preserve your memories of 2013. The kids will love gathering […]

Categories: Motherhood • Tags: Activities, Children, Family, Holidays, New Year

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