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Modern Cityscapes for Little Explorers

March 6, 2015 by crayonsandcroissants

These wood and chalk cityscapes from Kiko+ are the perfect inspiration for your littlest world travelers and urban planners. The Japanese designed chalk and wood cityscapes are a wonderful way to instill a love of learning, travel and city design in your kids. Little ones can use the chalk to draw roads and signs and organize the buildings and landmarks throughout the cityscape. Choose from the standard set, Paris or London. I have recently discovered this beautiful Japanese brand and am in love with all […]

Categories: Jet Set, Nest • Tags: Children, Eco-conscious, Family Travel, Kids, Organic, Toys, Travel

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Our Favorite Eco-Friendly Beach Toys

July 10, 2014 by crayonsandcroissants

Just in time for the summer, here’s a roundup of some of our favorite beach toys! We love going to the beach, Little M can play in the sand for hours (and hours) and these beach toys definitely help keep him entertained. Best of all, they are non-toxic and made of safe and eco-friendly materials. Toss a few into your beach bag for your next outing to the seashore with the little ones. A trip to the beach wouldn’t be […]

Categories: Play • Tags: Beach Toys, Children, Eco-conscious, non-toxic, Toys

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Keep Kids Entertained On-the-Go with Little Blue Birdie

March 31, 2014 by crayonsandcroissants

We recently came across an adorable Etsy shop, Little Blue Birdie. The shop features the most wonderful and creative activity kits for children. The kits are all designed by a former preschool teacher, and her attention to detail comes across in each activity and item. They are perfect for travel, restaurants, doctors’ waiting rooms and just generally when you are on-the-go. The kits are available in different styles, from travel kits, memory games, play dough kits and even holiday inspired ones like the […]

Categories: Craft, Jet Set • Tags: Activities, Art, Children, Eco-conscious, Toys, Travel

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Little Pnuts

November 11, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Looking for an amazing gift box subscription for your kids? Little Pnuts offers eco-friendly, high quality, gorgeous toys from some of our favorite brands delivered straight to your door – perfect for your own little pnut! We love the idea of subscription gift boxes, but have always struggled with finding ones with the right products. Who wants to pay a lot of money and get toys made of harmful plastics or cheap materials? Well, Little Pnuts has the answer to […]

Categories: Play, Shop • Tags: box subscription, Children, Eco-conscious, Organic, Toys

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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

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10 tips for entertaining a toddler on an airplane

May 10, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

It’s no wonder that parents of toddlers think twice before getting on an airplane. This is not an age when kids are able to sit still for very long – unless they have a lot to do! Here are some of our favorite tips for traveling with our own energetic toddler. We bought these two airplane books, Plane and Airport, for Little M and we read them together in the days leading up to the trip. It’s also nice to […]

Categories: Jet Set • Tags: Activities, Airplane, Children, Family, Toddler, Toys, Travel

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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

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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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Kidding Around with Hape Toys

December 20, 2012 by crayonsandcroissants

Hape Toys’ magnetic playboard set provides hours of fun. Are you still searching for the perfect holiday present for your little ones? Something that will be a surefire hit, will keep them entertained for hours (while you enjoy some egg nog and much deserved peace and quiet) and is eco-friendly to boot? Hape Toys may have just what you are looking for with their magnetic animals and magnetic vehicles sets. This fun game, part of Hape’s bamboo toy collection, comes with […]

Categories: Play • Tags: Children, Eco-conscious, Family, Kids, Toys

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