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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

Magic Fruit Wands

February 18, 2015 by crayonsandcroissants

If there is one thing I have learned about kids and food, it’s that presentation really counts. If you are having trouble getting your little one to eat fruit, or just want to give them a special treat, try making these Fruit Wands – or as Little M calls them, Magic Fruit Wands! You can really make these with any fruit that you have on hand. We used cantaloupe, blueberries and of course, watermelon! You can use any cookie cutters that […]

Categories: Bites • Tags: Children, Food, Fruit Wands, Healthy, Snacks

Fluf Bags – Pack a Free Lunch. And Other Stuff Too.

November 20, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Fluf bags make it possible to pack all of the things you want in your children’s lunch, and none of the things you don’t. In fact, we love these organic cotton bags so much that we use them for just about everything, from carrying snacks, to storing small piles of toys and books to the perfect kid-sized bag for the farmers market! Fluf bags are made with 100% certified organic cotton and a tested food safe lining. They are also free […]

Categories: Bites, Play, Shop • Tags: Children, Eco-conscious, Fluf, Food, Food Storage, Gift Bags, Lunch Bags, Organic, Snacks, Superhero

Have an Eek-O Friendly Halloween

October 28, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

We put together a guide last year with our picks for a green, healthy “eek-o” friendly Halloween and we have compiled some of our favorites again this year! Paint the town – and the kids’ faces – red (and blue and yellow) with these new, natural, non-toxic cosmetics from The Veggie Kidz. We love that these products don’t contain harsh chemicals or toxins and that they are completely up-front about the ingredients. The cosmetics are made of high quality butters, […]

Categories: Bites, Craft, Play • Tags: Activities, Children, Eco-conscious, Halloween, Holidays, Snacks

Fun Food for Fussy Little Eaters

October 26, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

One look at the cover of Smita Srivastava’s Fun Food for Fussy Little Eaters will inspire you to take a closer look (yup, the crab’s eyes are made of cucumbers, radishes and olives)! Whether or not your little one is a fussy eater, this book is filled with inventive, delicious and adorable recipes. Smita was worried about her daughter’s meals, so she came up with these creative ideas to make mealtime more fun for her own fussy little eater. The end results are […]

Categories: Bites, Read • Tags: Children, Cookbook, Food, Healthy, Snacks

Homemade Versions of Kids’ Favorite Snacks

October 7, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Whether your kids love goldfish crackers, pop tarts, fig newtons, oreos or fruit roll ups, chances are you are paying (a lot) for questionable ingredients every time you pick up these snacks in the grocery store. Fear not, we have tracked down easy (I promise) and delicious recipes so that you can whip up these snacks at home. The little effort that is required to make these treats is worth it. Not only will you save some dough but you […]

Categories: Bites • Tags: Children, Cookbook, Healthy Snacks for Kids, Snacks

Itzy Ritzy – For An Organized Life

February 12, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Anyone who has young children knows that the days of traveling with just the bare necessities are in the past. When Little M and I go out, we don’t leave home without snacks, sippy cups, diapers, wipes, a change of clothes, extra socks – I could go on (and on and on). I used to struggle with keeping everything in my (ahem) overflowing diaper bag separated and easily accessible and I knew there had to be a better solution out […]

Categories: Jet Set, Shop • Tags: Children, Design, Eco-conscious, Family, Snacks, Travel

Gobble n Go: Snack Away!

November 10, 2012 by crayonsandcroissants

Snacks may be a guilty indulgence for most of us, but for toddlers and kids, healthy snacks are an essential part of their daily diet. Little M eats pretty much every couple of hours. It helps to stave off the crankiness and keeps his little engine going so he can keep running – and bouncing and jumping and climbing! As I have mentioned before, we are on the go a lot. We often walk around our neighborhood or spend time playing […]

Categories: Bites • Tags: Children, Eco-conscious, Family, Food, Snacks, Travel

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