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Backseat A-B-See: An alphabet book hits the road

November 21, 2012 by crayonsandcroissants

If you’ve got a little one who is obsessed with cars, trucks, and things that go vroom, then you will want to check out Backseat A-B-See by Maria van Lieshout. This clever picture book is sure to keep kids of all ages occupied, whether it is during a drive to the grocery store, through town, or even cross-country. The colorful book opens with a wide-eyed young child peering out of the back seat of a car. The pictures are bright and appealing, […]

Categories: Jet Set, Read • Tags: Activities, books, Children, Family, Travel

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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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Passport to style

October 29, 2012 by crayonsandcroissants

I always find traveling to be a stimulating experience, especially now that Little M accompanies me on my trips. We spend our fair share of time wandering through various neighborhoods, touring museums, taking in the sights, trying unusual new dishes and playing in nearby parks. It is quite an action-packed itinerary, but we always save time to hit the stores! India is one of my favorite shopping destinations, I love the gorgeous designs, colorful outfits and creative styles. I definitely […]

Categories: Jet Set, Shop • Tags: Children, Family, Fashion, Shopping, Travel

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Hush, Little Monster

October 26, 2012 by crayonsandcroissants

Hush, little baby, don’t say a word, Mama’s gonna buy you a mockingbird… Chances are, many of you know the rest of this popular lullaby. We used to sing it a lot around here, especially when Little M was a newborn and had trouble falling asleep. As much as I love this calming tune, there are definitely times when I think to myself, Enough! I can’t possibly sing this again! That is, until I came across the wonderful new book, […]

Categories: Jet Set, Play, Read • Tags: Activities, books, Children, Family, Food, Recipe, Travel

Books and Cookies: A chat with Chudney Ross

October 22, 2012 by crayonsandcroissants

Little M and I love visiting bookstores, they are great places to discover new children’s books and revisit old favorites, grab a cup of coffee (for me) and a treat (for him) and settle in for story hour. One of our all-time favorites stores is Books and Cookies in Santa Monica (pictured below). It is a lovely bookstore, with a beautiful reading room for Little M to explore, an incredible selection of books and an amazing cafe with lots of […]

Categories: Bites, Jet Set, Read, Shop • Tags: Activities, books, Children, Family, Food, Travel

City Walks with Kids

October 19, 2012 by crayonsandcroissants

I recently came across City Walks With Kids travel guides and can’t believe Little M and I ever traveled without them! They make me want to ditch the traditional guidebooks and grab these ‘travel decks’ which consist of a beautiful fold-out map and a set of 50 compact cards. Each card features a kid-friendly adventure through the city on one side, on foot of course, with a handy map on the other. Little M and I got copies of the New […]

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

Luxe for the little ones

October 5, 2012 by crayonsandcroissants

I love travel guides. I buy them for every new city I visit and seem to have collected quite a lot of them over time. While traditional guide books are indispensable, sometimes I just want one that is compact, concise and filled with great insider suggestions, which is why I have long been a fan of Luxe City Guides. Still, traveling with kiddos brings a whole new set of challenges and requirements. My list of questions is probably similar to most parents’: […]

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

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Travel, no luggage required

September 26, 2012 by crayonsandcroissants

Little M and I love to travel. But when we can’t find the time to take a trip, we do the next best thing and read about some of the exciting places that we have visited (or plan to visit)! Here are some of our favorite books about travel. These are all available in a series, so you can keep adding to your collection as you visit new places. I think it is a great way to get your little […]

Categories: Jet Set, Play, Read • Tags: books, Travel

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City Style

September 22, 2012 by crayonsandcroissants

Show your city pride with these adorable baby bodysuits and kids t-shirts from Maptote. The company started off with simple cotton tote bags and now offers products ranging from wine totes (love these, what a great gift idea!) to bandanas to zipped pouches. Made of super soft cotton, the bodysuits and t-shirts are just the thing for your jet set kiddos to make a statement about their favorite cities. Paris, Miami, Los Angeles and Brooklyn are just some of the places […]

Categories: Jet Set, Shop • Tags: Children, Design, Family, Fashion, Organic, Travel

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Backseat A-B-See: An alphabet book hits the road

Gobble n Go: Snack Away!

Passport to style

Hush, Little Monster

Books and Cookies: A chat with Chudney Ross

City Walks with Kids

Luxe for the little ones

Travel, no luggage required

City Style