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Travel Guidebooks for Kids

June 6, 2017 by crayonsandcroissants

We enjoy using kid-friendly travel guides when we are on the road. The kids love to help us read maps, sketch out itineraries and plan our meals. Here are some of our favorite travel guides. City Scratch Off Travel Maps are portable, colorful, interactive and extremely easy for children to use. Simply scratch off the sights as you go! Available for New York, Paris, London, San Francisco, Chicago and Washington, D.C. Zig Zag Travel Guides are ideal for young children! The layout is simple […]

Categories: Jet Set, Read • Tags: Children, Family Travel, London, New York City, paris, rome, Travel, travel guides

High Tea with the Tots

March 8, 2016 by crayonsandcroissants

There’s nothing quite like high tea. Bring the little ones along to these family-friendly high tea destinations! New York City While there are a number of choices for high tea with kids in New York City, our favorite may always be the children’s tea at the Plaza Hotel. The Eloise inspired tea menu includes apple and cinnamon cupcakes, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and pink cotton candy. Grownups have their own selection of tea menus. Visit the Eloise shop while you are there! Perfect […]

Categories: Bites, Jet Set • Tags: afternoon tea, Children, hotels, Travel

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Travel the World Without Leaving Home

March 4, 2016 by crayonsandcroissants

Take your kiddos on the trip of a lifetime with Maps. Curl up with your littlest armchair travelers and explore the world with this beautiful book. Maps includes gorgeous illustrations of cities, rivers, borders, and also details that are sure to appeal to children! Learn about iconic animals, colorful plants, cultural events, festivals and much more. We loved Maps so much, that we just had to check out the companion Maps Activity Book! It is filled with pages and pages of facts, […]

Categories: Jet Set, Read • Tags: books, Children, maps, Travel

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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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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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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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Around the World With Puzzles

March 28, 2014 by crayonsandcroissants

Our home, all of a sudden, is filled with puzzles – and we love it! Little M has taken such an interest in puzzles and we enjoy working on them together. The only things we love more than puzzles, are world map puzzles! Here are some of our favorites. Petit Collage makes the most beautiful toys, accessories and wall decor for children. Their Around the World Floor Puzzle is gorgeous, with bright artwork and cute pictures. The puzzle is made from recycled paper and printed […]

Categories: Jet Set, Play • Tags: Children, Eco-conscious, maps, Puzzles, Travel

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Our Tips for a Great Family Vacation in Santa Barbara

December 24, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Planning a getaway with the kids this winter? Visit Santa Barbara to soak up some sun, dip your toes in the ocean and feed the giraffes (yes, really)! We recently stayed at Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara and I can’t say enough good things about our visit. Our every need was anticipated, from our easy check-in, where Little M was presented with his very own stuffed toy, to our cozy room, complete with treats for all of us. We went […]

Categories: Jet Set • Tags: Children, Family, Four Seasons, Travel

Our Favorite Children’s Books About London

December 20, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Oh, how we love London! The hubby and I have shared many stories about this exciting, vibrant city with Little M. Catch up on your armchair travel with these great children’s books about London. This is London by Miroslav Sasek We absolutely love Sasek’s books and have recommended them many times before. This Is London is full of beautiful drawings featuring London’s historic buildings and monuments, stunning bridges, lush parks and colorful shops. Every time we read this book, we discover a new detail on […]

Categories: Jet Set, Read • Tags: Children, Guidebook, London, Picture Book, Travel

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Travel Guidebooks for Kids

High Tea with the Tots

Travel the World Without Leaving Home

Zig Zag Travel Guides for Little Jet Setters

Modern Cityscapes for Little Explorers

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

Around the World With Puzzles

Our Tips for a Great Family Vacation in Santa Barbara

Our Favorite Children’s Books About London