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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

A Rainy Day in the City

May 8, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Rain rain go away, come again another day… Enjoy the rain with this beautiful new picture book. In Rain (by Linda Ashman, illustrated by Christian Robinson) we see how differently a child and an adult experience a rainy day in the city. The little boy in the book exclaims “Rain!” while a grumpy man complains “Rain!” The boy dons his green frog hat and rain gear and ventures out with his mother to splash in puddles, while the man grumbles as […]

Categories: Read • Tags: books, Children, Family, Organic, Picture Book, Rain Gear

Mother’s Day Eco-Friendly Gift Guide

May 7, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Mother’s Day is on Sunday, May 12 and if you are still looking for a gift for your amazing mom, we’ve got you covered. Here are some beautiful, thoughtful and eco-fabulous gifts that are sure to make her smile. Who doesn’t love flowers? If you are fortunate enough to have a farmers market in your neighborhood, head on over to pick up some locally grown blooms. Want to get your mom a gift that will keep on giving? Check out […]

Categories: Bites, Motherhood, Read, Shop • Tags: books, Family, Gardening, gift guide, Mother's Day, Organic

Getting Crafty with Glob Natural Paints

April 30, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Art projects and toddlers seem to go hand in hand, don’t they? Painting is always a big hit in our house, Little M has a chance to have fun, be creative and make a mess! I use non-toxic natural paints and am always looking for safe eco-friendly options. GLOB makes some of our favorite paints. They are made from fruits, vegetables, flowers and spices with natural ingredients and organic extracts. They are similar to watercolors; just add water to the pigments to […]

Categories: Craft, Play • Tags: Activities, Art, Children, Crafts, Family, Organic, Paint

Happy Earth Day: Tips for Gardening with your Kids

April 22, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Happy Earth Day! Little M and I have chosen to celebrate Earth Day by adding a couple of plants to our, admittedly tiny, balcony garden. Whether you have a huge yard or a small balcony space, as we do, here are some tips for getting your little ones involved in gardening and caring for plants throughout the year. I believe in the importance of teaching kids where their food grows and how it reaches our dinner table. Little M and […]

Categories: Nest, Play, Read • Tags: books, Children, Eco-conscious, Family, Food, Gardening, Organic

Bathtime with Whales and Bubbles

April 10, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Lately, Little M and I have changed things up a bit when it comes to bathtime. He loves splashing around in the tub and our small bath mats didn’t work as well for an energetic and active toddler. So we made the switch to this Skip Hop Moby Bath Mat. How cute is that smiling whale? Little M loves it. Whenever he is hesitant about getting into the tub, I just have to remind him about the whale and he […]

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

Eco-friendly Easter Ideas

March 25, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

It’s easy to know that Easter is almost here, supermarkets have started carrying chocolate eggs, easter baskets abound in gift shops and adorable pictures of bunnies and chicks are everywhere! Here are a few of our favorite non-toxic Easter crafts, toys and activities. Who doesn’t love dyeing hard-boiled eggs for Easter? This Bon Appetit blog outlines a fabulous way to color eggs using natural ingredients like beet juice, hibiscus tea, and blueberries. Or simply use this Nature’s Magical Egg Dyeing Kit […]

Categories: Bites, Craft, Shop • Tags: Children, Crafts, Easter, Eco-conscious, Family, Food, Holidays, Organic

Tegu: Magnetic Wooden Building Blocks

March 15, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Tegu’s eco-friendly magnetic blocks might just be the perfect travel toy for your little one. As many of you already now, I write about travel a lot here. No matter how many frequent flyer miles you may have racked up back in your pre-baby days, traveling with a toddler brings a whole new set of challenges and experiences. Little M is a great traveler for the most part, but I still never leave home without many, many supplies – my […]

Categories: Play • Tags: Activities, Children, Eco-conscious, Organic, Toys, Travel

Curious George Tool Time

March 12, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Curious George is at it again in this adorable book, Curious George Tool Time. This has quickly become one of Little M’s favorite books. We know all about Curious George’s adventures and can’t wait to read what the mischievous monkey is up to now. In Curious George Tool Time, little ones are presented with their choice of a double sided hammer or wrench, which is attached to the book with a ribbon. Children are then offered the choice of which […]

Categories: Play, Read • Tags: books, Children, Curious George, Family, Organic, Picture Book, Toys

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