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Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band

September 27, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

A couple of weekends ago, Little M, the hubby and I had the opportunity to attend a concert starring children’s indie-pop music sensation Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band! They featured songs from their upcoming album ‘Lishy Lou and Lucky Too‘ (available on October 1st). We loved watching the performance – complete with the entire cast, costumes and dance parties – and listening to the music with so many other families. Is there anything cuter than  little ones dancing in the […]

Categories: Play • Tags: Children, Family, Music

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Read Me a Story, Stella

September 24, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Stella introduces her little brother Sam to the wonders of reading in Read Me a Story, Stella, written and illustrated by Marie-Louise Gay. In this beautiful picture book – the first new Stella book in four years – Stella guides Sam through his day while reading her books and slowly introducing him to the stories. Sam is busy gathering branches and when he asks Stella if her book can tell him how to build a doghouse, she answers “no, but I can […]

Categories: Read • Tags: books, Children, Family, Picture Book

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Ella’s Kitchen: The Cookbook

September 19, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

This new cookbook from the folks at Ella’s Kitchen (you may know them for their popular baby food pouches) is sure to inspire you, and your little ones, to get creative in the kitchen! Ella’s Kitchen: The Cookbook  is one of the few cookbooks that I have come across that truly gets kids involved in every step of the cooking process. This book provides over 100 recipes that adults and kids will enjoy, with simple ideas for allowing little ones to help out. […]

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

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B is for Bulldozer – A Construction ABC and our Favorite Green Toys

September 12, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

A is for Asphalt and C is for Crane in the construction themed alphabet book, B is for Bulldozer written by June Sobel and illustrated by Melissa Iwai. Like many of his friends, Little M is fascinated with all things related to construction: cranes, dump trucks, forklifts and, of course, bulldozers. Which probably explains why we have been reading B is for Bulldozer almost non-stop since we picked it up last week. The story begins with two young children standing outside a […]

Categories: Read • Tags: books, Children, Family, Picture Book

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Little Passports – A Global Adventure for Tiny Travelers

September 10, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Get ready for an exciting adventure in a box delivered right to your door every month. Little Passports monthly subscription program is perfect for the little globetrotter in your family! We have always loved to travel, so when Little M was born, the hubby and I were determined to find a way to continue to see the world with our little one along for the ride! I want Little M to learn about different countries, cultures, foods and experiences through […]

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

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Xander’s Panda Party (and a real panda birthday at the San Diego Zoo)

September 7, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

This adorable picture book is perfect for anyone who loves pandas – or birthday parties! In Xander’s Panda Party, written by Newbery Medalist Linda Sue Park and illustrated by Matt Phelan, Xander the Panda is planning his birthday party (“a dandy whoop-de-do”). Since he is the only panda at the zoo he decides to invite all the bears! But then koala explains that she is not a bear, she’s a marsupial! Is she still invited? What’s a panda to do? […]

Categories: Read • Tags: books, Children, Family, Picture Book

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Gus, the Dinosaur Bus

August 23, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Children heading back to school will enjoy this lovely story about a dinosaur who serves as a city school bus! Gus, the Dinosaur Bus, written by Julia Liu and illustrated by Bei Lynn, is a sweet tale about a large, lumbering, green dinosaur with a very special job – as a school bus! Although the kids love having Gus as their bus (who wouldn’t love riding a dinosaur to school?), they quickly discover that a dinosaur might not be the […]

Categories: Read • Tags: Children, Family, Picture Book, School

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Franny’s: Simple Seasonal Italian

August 14, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Franny’s: Simple Seasonal Italian might just be the only Italian cookbook that you will ever need. Written by Andrew Feinberg and Francine Stephens (owners of the beloved Brooklyn restaurant Franny’s) and food writer Melissa Clark, the book is full of recipes that have quickly become part of our weekly dinner rotation. When I first heard that the chefs at Franny’s had released a cookbook, I was intrigued. Famous for their pizza (Alice Waters says it is the best in New York […]

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

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Hello Sunshine – Family-Friendly Summer Activities

August 5, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Summer is almost over and we have not enjoyed nearly as many picnics, outdoor concerts, beach outings or barbecues as Little M and I feel we should have! Make the most of August with these family-friendly ways to enjoy summer! Pack a picnic and head to your local park or try to find a free outdoor concert or movie. Red Tricycle is a great resource and provides city guides with lists of activities and events for families. Check out these […]

Categories: Bites, Play • Tags: Activities, Beach, Children, Eco-conscious, Family, Food, Summer

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