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Kids in the kitchen

October 1, 2012 by crayonsandcroissants

I have always been a firm believer in getting kids involved in the kitchen. Letting children take a hands-on approach to cooking encourages them to enjoy their meals and will also hopefully lead to a healthier attitude towards food in the future. While it may not always be easy to let your little one help out, I find that there are usually small jobs that Little M can do. Of course, having kid-friendly kitchen products always helps! Read on for […]

Categories: Bites, Nest, Read, Shop • Tags: Activities, books, Children, Design, Family, Food

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

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

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Kids in the kitchen

City Style

Storage with a twist