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Stirring Up Fun with Food

May 8, 2017 by crayonsandcroissants

Get creative in the kitchen with Sarah Michelle Gellar’s new cookbook, Stirring Up Fun with Food. Most people may know Gellar as Buffy, but the former vampire slayer has now turned her attention to something more appetizing. She and her co-author, Gia Russo, have created a book filled with wonderful recipes that adults and kids will enjoy. While the recipes all have a kid-friendly aspect, the authors’ goal after all is to make food more fun for kids, the meals are still […]

Categories: Bites, Read • Tags: Cookbook, Family

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Tune in for Zee Avi’s First Family Album: Nightlight

April 9, 2014 by crayonsandcroissants

Malaysian-American singer and songwriter Zee Avi will release Nightlight with Little Monster Records on April 15 and her first children’s album is sure to become a family favorite! Little M and I like to play music whenever we are at home. We love listening to different genres and artists and we have discovered some pretty great performers – including wonderful children’s indie pop bands – along the way, which is why we were so excited to hear some of the songs from Zee Avi’s newest album. Nightlight features covers of […]

Categories: Motherhood, Play, Shop • Tags: Children, Family, Music, Toddler

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Share: The Cookbook that Celebrates Our Common Humanity

March 25, 2014 by crayonsandcroissants

I recently received Share: The Cookbook that Celebrates Our Common Humanity and it has quickly become a favorite in our home. Best of all, 100 percent of publisher’s profits go toward Women for Women International to help women in war-torn countries rebuild their lives. We love the stories and the mission of this book and we also, obviously, love the recipes. They come from women living in war-torn countries and also from world renowned chefs like Alice Waters and Rene Redzepi, as well […]

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

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Bedtime Reading

January 15, 2014 by crayonsandcroissants

As you can probably tell by the number of books I review, we love to read! Little M and I read all day long, but my favorite time to read is probably right before bed. It’s so sweet to snuggle together and curl up with one or two (or five!) good books. Although we read all kinds of books at bedtime, here are some of our newest favorites that are sure to delight your little ones with their soothing, lilting […]

Categories: Read • Tags: Bedtime Reading, Family, Picture Book

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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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Our Tips for a Great Family Vacation in Santa Barbara

December 24, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Planning a getaway with the kids this winter? Visit Santa Barbara to soak up some sun, dip your toes in the ocean and feed the giraffes (yes, really)!  We recently stayed at Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara and I can’t say enough good things about our visit. Our every need was anticipated, from our easy check-in, where Little M was presented with his very own stuffed toy, to our cozy room, complete with treats for all of us. We went […]

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

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Eco-Friendly Holiday Gift Guide

December 16, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

If you are looking for the perfect gift for that special little someone, we’ve got you covered with our eco-friendly holiday gift guide! For your kiddo who can’t get enough of cars, trucks and things that go: We just got this new Green Toys tractor and Little M loves taking it into the sand, dirt, bathtub – you name it! It’s compact enough to take along on your adventures and we love filling it up with small toys, leaves or […]

Categories: Motherhood, Nest, Play, Shop • Tags: Children, Family, gift guide, Holidays, Shopping

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Holiday Gift Guide from Four Seasons family travel bloggers

December 3, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Check out the new Family Luxury Gift Guide from Four Seasons Have Family Will Travel! Need some holiday shopping inspiration? Four Seasons family travel bloggers (including Crayons and Croissants) list their favorite gifts for kids and families- “from the functional to the stylish, and everything in between.” You can find the guide here, if you’d like to take a look. What do you think of my picks? Photos courtesy of Four Seasons Have Family Will Travel

Categories: Read, Shop • Tags: Children, Family, Four Seasons, gift guide, Holidays, Luxury, Travel

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The Pioneer Woman Cooks: A Year of Holidays

November 22, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Ree Drummond, aka the Pioneer Woman, is back with a new cookbook filled with simple holiday recipes to make your celebrations both delicious and memorable! For those of you who aren’t familiar with Ree Drummond, her blog, The Pioneer Woman, became an internet sensation and was soon followed by her very popular Food Network show, where she shares her family recipes and stories about life on a ranch in Oklahoma. Her cookbooks are just as incredible as her blog and […]

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

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