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Mustache Baby – Book Review

July 29, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Little M and I recently came across Mustache Baby, a hilarious new picture book that we want to share with you. Mustache Baby, written by Bridget Heos and illustrated by Joy Ang, is the story of baby Billy who is born with a mustache! The nurse informs his family that they will have to see what kind of mustache their baby ends up with, because mustaches come in two kinds: a good-guy mustache and a bad-guy mustache. His family waits to see […]

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

What Katie Ate – Cookbook Review

July 26, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

If you are looking for a visually stunning cookbook that is filled with mouthwatering recipes, then look no further! What Katie Ate: Recipes and Other Bits and Pieces, by Katie Quinn Davies, is – by far – one of the most beautiful books I have ever had the pleasure of reading. In fact, Katie was recently named the winner of the James Beard Award for Excellence in Photography! Impressive, but certainly not surprising for anyone who has been following her blog and her […]

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

How to host a toddler friendly brunch

July 25, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

One of our favorite ways to spend a weekend is having friends over for a lovely meal. With a toddler, late night dinner parties are definitely harder to plan, so these days we stick to brunch. Which is fine with me, I love brunch foods (how can you go wrong with french toast, muffins and eggs) and brunch cocktails (mimosa, anyone?) Quite often, our friends have little ones of their own, which is wonderful because then Little M has company […]

Categories: Bites • Tags: Children, Family, family meal, Food, Toddler

The Sprouted Kitchen: A Tastier Take on Whole Foods

July 10, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Looking for recipe inspiration for your next summer picnic or family dinner? The Sprouted Kitchen cookbook is filled with healthy and delicious recipes – not to mention some seriously drool worthy photos! As soon as I received this cookbook, I immediately started flipping through it and bookmarking recipes. I have been a fan of The Sprouted Kitchen blog for a while now and it is such a great resource for healthy, wholesome and tasty meals. Sara Forte’s recipes and her […]

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

Homemade Popsicles – Our Favorite Recipes

July 8, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Cool off this summer with these recipes for our favorite frozen treats! The temperatures are soaring and Little M and I are enjoying our summer. It’s the perfect time for flip flops, the beach, picnics and…popsicles! I prefer to make our own homemade frozen pops, not only are they quick and easy to make, I feel good knowing that Little M is getting a dose of healthy ingredients with every cool treat. He enjoys helping me make them too. He […]

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

Shark Slippers from Cate and Levi

July 1, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Looking for something soft and cozy to warm your toes? These adorable shark slippers are a great fit for the entire family. Cate & Levi have taken family footwear to the next level with their new upcycled shark slippers. Available in baby, toddler and adult sizes – there is something for everyone. The slippers even has cute little grippy fish on the soles for a slip-free surface! I love the idea of having matching slippers for me and Little M. We are […]

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

The Honest Life

June 5, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Jessica Alba’s new book, The Honest Life: Living Naturally and True to You, is a great read for anyone who is looking to learn more about living a healthy, green life. Alba has emerged as a force in the environmental health movement. She has won awards, including the Champion for Children Award, The Green Parent Award and is the founder of The Honest Company. Although her book is family-focused, Alba makes sure to cover many topics including home decorating, beauty and […]

Categories: Motherhood, Nest, Read • Tags: books, Children, Eco-conscious, Family, Organic

Jack n’ Jill Natural Toothpaste

June 3, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Jack n’ Jill Natural Toothpaste might just be the solution to parents’ nightly struggle with bedtime routines. I get lots of questions about safe options for kid-friendly toothpastes, so I am always on the lookout for natural alternatives to traditional toothpaste brands. After much research, I came across Jack n’ Jill Toothpaste. I love it because it has all of the good stuff without any of the bad stuff. The toothpastes are organic, SLS free, sugar free, color free, don’t contain preservatives, […]

Categories: Nest, Shop • Tags: Children, Eco-conscious, Family, Organic, Toothbrush, Toothpaste

Celebrate Like a Party Animal – Little M’s 2nd Birthday

May 28, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

We recently celebrated Little M’s 2nd birthday and it was a beautiful party. We were surrounded by our family at Little M’s absolute favorite place in the world – the beach! As you can see, we had a party animal theme and all of the animals (and guests) had little party hats. My inspiration came from this post on Oh Happy Day. Doesn’t gold just make everything look more festive? Little M loved his birthday cake, which was topped with […]

Categories: Craft, Motherhood • Tags: Animal, Birthday Party, Children, Crafts, Family, Party Favors

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