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Beautiful Handmade Mother’s Day Gifts

May 10, 2017 by crayonsandcroissants

Here are some of our favorite crafts that are simple, gorgeous and sure to make mom’s day! I’m in love with these DIY mother’s day cards with pom-poms from Design for Soul. Adorable and frame-worthy! How cute is this Balloon Bouquet from Oh Joy? I can’t think of a better way to brighten someone’s day. Surprise mom with this Mother’s Day Matchbox Bouquet from Oh Happy Day. This Handprint Card from Munchkin Time is such a beautiful way for children to make […]

Categories: Craft, Motherhood • Tags: Crafts, diy, Kids, Mother's Day

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DIY Painted Tea Towels

May 2, 2017 by crayonsandcroissants

Check out our simple tutorial for DIY Painted Tea Towels using Fabric Spray Paint. Today is Teacher Appreciation Day and Little M wanted to make something special for his teachers. We brainstormed and took a walk through Michaels (of course) for inspiration. We came across some great flour sack tea towels and decided to decorate them with fabric spray paint. This was our first time using spray paint on fabric, but it was so easy and really fun to use! Here’s what […]

Categories: Craft • Tags: Craft, diy, fabric paint, Kids, tea towels

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Eco-Friendly Easter Egg Decorating Ideas

April 12, 2017 by crayonsandcroissants

Easter is almost here, time to break out – I mean hard boil, the eggs and start decorating! If one look at the ingredients in most traditional egg dye and decorating kits is enough to make you want to hide under the covers, have no fear. Here’s a round up of our favorite eco-friendly, non-toxic Easter egg decorating ideas. The Eco-Kids Eco-Egg Decorating Kit has all the colors you need to decorate eggs at home. The dyes are made with natural and organic fruit, […]

Categories: Craft, Play • Tags: Crafts, Easter, easter egg, eco-friendly, Kids, non-toxic

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Watercolor Hearts for Valentine’s Day

February 7, 2017 by crayonsandcroissants

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner – what better way to celebrate than with a kid-friendly craft! Little M, Baby M and I made these beautiful heart cards using a few simple materials – watercolor paper, paints and spray bottles. Here are our step-by-step instructions so you can design your own watercolor Valentines with your little ones. First gather your materials: Watercolor paper Watercolor paint Spray bottles A drop cloth for covering your work area (believe me, this can […]

Categories: Craft, Motherhood • Tags: Crafts, Kids, Valentine's Day, Watercolor

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DIY Apple Print Tote Bags

July 28, 2015 by crayonsandcroissants

Looking for a cute, practical and easy summer craft to do with the little ones? We have just the thing – apple print tote bags! We made these for Little M’s teachers at the end of the school year. Little M had so much fun squeezing paint, smearing paint on the apples and stamping! You will need: Plain canvas tote bags with cardboard inserts so the paint doesn’t bleed through Painters tape Fabric paint An apple (cut in half) A couple […]

Categories: Craft, Motherhood, Play • Tags: Crafts, Kids

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The Sprouted Kitchen: Bowl + Spoon

July 21, 2015 by crayonsandcroissants

We are in the middle of summer vacation and there is nothing we love more than lazy mornings, spending time outdoors, running through sprinklers and visiting our local farmers markets. We love stopping by our favorite stalls and stocking up on fresh, seasonal fruits and veggies. I am always looking for new recipes and any kid-friendly dishes are a bonus! Little M loves to be involved in the kitchen and he’s a wonderful helper. We adore the cookbook, The Sprouted Kitchen: Bowl + […]

Categories: Bites, Motherhood, Read • Tags: Cookbook, Kids

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Our Guide to Safer (Non-Plastic) Dishware

July 20, 2015 by crayonsandcroissants

Finding convenient, cute, easy to clean and SAFE cups, dishes, bowls and snack containers for our kids shouldn’t be stressful! BPA free plastic options are plentiful, but given the reports about the dangers of BPA substitutes we tend to avoid plastic altogether. Luckily, there are some wonderful, kid-friendly options in everything from stainless steel to glass (yup, even for kids). Read on for our favorites! DISHES I have mentioned the Innobaby Bus Plate here before. It’s a hit in our home – Little […]

Categories: Bites, Shop • Tags: dishware, Kids, plates, snack containers, stainless steel

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Zig Zag Travel Guides for Little Jet Setters

March 27, 2015 by crayonsandcroissants

We love to travel as a family! Exploring new cities, countries, cultures and cuisines is so exciting, especially when traveling with curious little ones. I am always on the lookout for ways to make the travel experience more interactive and entertaining, which is why I am a big fan of travel guides for kids. We recently came across these Zig Zag Travel Guides and absolutely love them! The layout is simple and the illustrations are beautiful. The guide consists of […]

Categories: Jet Set, Read • Tags: Children, Family Travel, Guidebook, Kids, Travel

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Ella’s Kitchen: The Big Baking Book

March 20, 2015 by crayonsandcroissants

We are on spring break this week and I can’t think of a better time to try out our newest cookbook – Ella’s Kitchen: The Big Baking Book. Little M and I have enjoyed Ella’s Kitchen recipes before. In fact, the first Ella’s Kitchen cookbook is always one of the first books we turn to when searching for recipe inspiration. This newest book is as appealing as the first. The illustrations are colorful and cute and the pictures of kids cooking, […]

Categories: Bites, Read • Tags: Children, Cookbook, Family Dinner, Kids, Organic, Snacks

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Tag: Kids

Beautiful Handmade Mother’s Day Gifts

DIY Painted Tea Towels

Eco-Friendly Easter Egg Decorating Ideas

Watercolor Hearts for Valentine’s Day

DIY Apple Print Tote Bags

The Sprouted Kitchen: Bowl + Spoon

Our Guide to Safer (Non-Plastic) Dishware

Zig Zag Travel Guides for Little Jet Setters

Ella’s Kitchen: The Big Baking Book