We rounded up 10 of some of our favorite gift ideas for your little nature lovers this holiday season!

1. First on our list is our very own Super Apron! A perfect gift for nature lovers and little foodies! What makes our apron super? Not only is it a full length apron for kids ages 3-9 but it also fits adults as a waist apron! Another added bonus... turn it around and its a superhero cape! It also comes with an adorable wooden spoon! Perfect for pretend play or for getting messy in the kitchen with mom or dad! 

2. Encourage outdoor play with this wooden flower press, perfect for drying flowers and leaves children collect during their nature adventures. Rose & Rex

3. We could stare at this book for hours! It's a favorite in our house! A must for any nature lover! Amazon

4. We've always had a thing for rainbows. Our scandinavian birch wood tray is dishwasher safe and perfect for little fingers. Great in the kitchen or for your favorite snack. Tidy up your desk, they are perfect for organizing. They are lovely in the entryway for keys and other small things you can grab on the go! 

5. We've always been fans of Tattly temporary tattoos. This rosemary tattoo is adorable and to top it off, it's scented!! The kids are going to love this! DLK

6. Turn bath time into art time! We have been using these bath time crayons for a few days and our kids are obsessed! The crayons wipe away SO easily, I highly recommended these for some extra fun in the bath! Norman & Jules

7. The Fugifilm Instax Mini 9 Instant Camera is perfect for your little blooming photographer to document their nature adventures! Kids love the instant gratification when the mini photo pops out! Amazon

8. We've owned the Swedish blocks from Uncle Goose since our daughter was a baby and absolutely love them! They have so much to choose from but we love these cute bug blocks for a little nature lover. Uncle Goose

9. We fell in love with the little Luggy when we saw it! The Luggy Basket will go with your child everywhere from the beach to the playground or for helping you with the weekly food shop! Perfect for all your outdoor and indoor adventures! Olli Ella

10. A classic and beautiful wooden rainbow stacking toy, what more can we say. Norman & Jules

We celebrated our son's 4th birthday this past weekend with a simple and fun Dino party inspired by the book "How Do Dinosaurs Say Happy Birthday" by Jane Yolen. Lukas and I handmade these cute Dino Soap favors for all his friends, its an easy and fun project to do at home! Check out our previous post for more details and sources. We hosted the party at this really cute play space in Brooklyn called Good Day Play Cafe, if you are local and have little ones, I highly recommend this space! Parents can order food + coffee and watch the kiddos play, its an awesome concept. I wanted to share just a few party photos with you in case you have a little Dino lover at home. :)  

Today we are excited to share a pretty cool and fun DIY party favor idea.... handmade soaps with a little surprise inside! Our son Lukas turned 4 yesterday and we are planning a dino party this weekend with all his friends! This is a simple but special take home favor for all the party people and Lukas has had such a fun time putting them together! 

Whats so awesome about these is that you can get creative and customize them any way you like! The sky is the limit!

For our dino party we used these miniature dinosaurs.

We purchased an organic melt and pour soap base which made the process nice and easy! I did a little research to find an all natural base without any icky chemicals or additives. This base ended up being perfect! 

We also purchased this silicone mold to make our soaps.

We decided to add some essential oil to sweeten the deal. :) Lukas chose orange and this Orange Valencia Essential Oil was really lovely and made our whole kitchen smell like sweet oranges!

They really turned out cute and are guaranteed to make washing your hands a little more fun! The germs won't stand a chance  ;)

Have fun and happy soap making! 

The Holiday Season is upon us and we are excited to share a few of our favorite things for the kiddos right now! 

1. This is How We Do It: One Day in the Lives of Seven Kids from around the World by Matt Lamothe

We picked up this book a few weeks ago at one of our favorite local book shops, Stories BK. The inspiration and message behind the book is so beautiful and it has been such a wonderful read with both of our kids, ages 3 and 6. As we read through the book the kids love turning the pages back each time so they can reference the photos of the individual children and really put themselves in their shoes. The author writes:

"The world is a huge place inhabited by millions and millions of people who go through their lives doing the things they are used to, typically unaware of the daily activities of someone who lives in a country far away. I believe the more you learn about different people, the more you see yourself in them, and the more accepting you become."

2. Mini Robot Horse by Monroe Workshop

Handmade in Los Angeles, CA. These whimsical little guys are perfect for expanding young imaginations or decorating the desks of creative folks.  

3. Grow Strong Growth Chart by Natti Natti

Our growth charts are the perfect gift for expecting parents and kids of all ages!  They make a great stocking stuffer too. 100% cotton, Handmade in Brooklyn.

4. Player One at Norman & Jules 

Okay, this handmade wooden box is super cool and i guarantee you will love it just as much as your kids! What looks like a traditional wooden block toy is actually an incredibly accurate voice recorder! Easy to use and super satisfying, this voice recorder can pick up singing, talking, and story time, then play back what you’ve said. You can have it playback fast or slow or keep it going on repeat!

5. Little Chicken Doll at Design Life Kids

This playful woolly soft toy is made from 100% luxurious baby alpaca wool which is naturally hypoallergenic and antibacterial. Knitted and embroidered by hand by a Bolivian fair trade company, this item supports small-scale production and helps to preserve traditional skills, giving a fair income to its wonderful knitters.

6. Harvest Knitted Blanket by Natti Natti x Marta Abad Blay

100% recycled cotton and made locally in small batches. Our recent blanket collaboration with Spanish artist Marta Abad Blay makes a wonderful gift for both children and adults! A beautiful addition anywhere in the home. 

7. Swoop Bag

These bags make cleaning up a breeze! Perfect for legos or even stuffed animals! I plan on filling ours with some new lego sets to open on the big day. :)

With summer in full swing and the launch of our new collection "You, Me, and the Sea" we have had the ocean on our minds! Here are a few books we have been enjoying lately for your little ocean explorers! :)

Wendell the Narwhal by Emily Dove

For ocean lovers and music lovers! Our kids really enjoy this sweet story of Wendell the Narwhal and always ask for us to read it over and over! Lukas especially loves when we make all the music sounds together! Plus, who doesn't love narwhals right? ;)

 The Blue Whale by Jenni Desmond

This book is beautifully illustrated! We love how it teaches children facts about the enormous blue whale within familiar context, making the book super fun and engaging!

Good Night Ocean by Mark Jasper

A simple but cute read for the younger ones. We are fans of all the Good Night books.

Happy Reading & Happy Summer!