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GO ORGANIC
Here at On Tippy Toes we believe that caring for our planet goes beyond recycling.
We strive to bring modern families the best clothing brands, toys, gadgets and
ideas that focus on using natural, organic products that do not hard the environment
and that are safe for your children. With that in mind, we've rounded up some
fabulous fashions that are ethically made by independent designers using the best
natural materials.
In the Nesting section we bring you some fun ideas
to keep kids entertained on the coldest, rainniest winter day. Looking
to escape the bitter cold? We've found just the place in Mexico's Riviera
Maya: a quirky boutique hotel that fuses toes-in-the-sand atmosphere with charming
service and environmental responsibility.
For those of us who'd like a taste of summer without actually getting on a
plane, we've included a delicious and detoxifying elixir you
can make right at home.
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> Nature Inspired Threads
Little Lark
Based in Portland, Or, Little Lark creates beautifully hand-printed modern baby
clothes made of 100% cotton. Each baby shirt and onesie is individually screenprinted
by hand with modern motifs--think birds, trees and bikes inspired by vintage children's
books and science textbooks as well as the artist'smemories of living in Alaska--in
vibrant colors. Even the packaging is drool-worthy: the delicate little printed
muslin bag can later be used to store your kid's treasures.
{ Bodysuits from $32, Little
Lark }
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> Clothing for Classic Tots
PaigeLauren
Paige Lauren realized that there was a need for classic baby clothes
when she could not find anything she liked for her friends' babies. Her line of
rompers, dresses, crawlers, bodysuits and caps are made with the softests cottong.
Simple and unadorned but featuring luxurious fabrics and thoughtful details, they
are guanranteed to never go out of style.
{ Classic Romper $19, PaigeLauren
}
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> Carry Baby
Without the Pain
beco Baby Carrier
Finally a baby carrier that is stylish and comfortable! With a shell made
of 100% organic cotton, the Beco Gemini comes in four modern patterns as well
as metro black and espresso. This carrier can be used in four different ways (with
baby facing in, out, on your hip and on your back) thanks to a foldable head rest
that is perfect for carrying a newborn and an adjustable base for growing baby.
Because baby's weight is evenly balanced on your hips, this carrier will save
you the backache that is usually associated with most baby carriers (we're talking
to you, Baby Bjorn). Plus the prints are so pretty, you'll love coordinating with
your outfits. Awesome!
{ Beco Gemini $129, Beco
Baby Carrier }
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> Swirls, Lines, Dots, Oh My!
kit+lili
We love this company's designs, which are made of 100% cotton and feature lots
of 60's-inspired geometric patterns--think large circles, leaves, owls and, yes,
peace signs. kit+lili also makes casual women's dresses, cushions, bags and toys,
{ Onesies $33, Dresses $64, kit+lili
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> Put On Your Party Dress
Red Fish Kids
Based in Vancouver but inspired by the street fashions of Hong Kong, Tokyo and
Shaghai, Red Fish Kids Clothing handpicks fabrics in limited quantities from around
the world to create dresses, tops and bottoms for kids and babies that are utterly
unique and incredibly divine.
{ The Gallery Dress B $72, Red
Fish Kids Clothing }
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> Planet Saving Clothes
Barley & Birch
Launched in 2009 as a means to give kids the most environmentally friendly
clothing possible, Barley & Birch not only ofset any emissions created by
production and shipping but also work with suppliers that are largely powered
by solar energy. The collection of super soft t-shirts, onesies and tanks is made
with certified organic cotton and water-based inks and feature earthy illustrations
of barns, acorns, cacti, elks and feathers. Last but not least, the company gives
at least 15% of profits to like-minded organizations. Talk about dressing with
a good conscience.
{ Barn Longsleeve Onesie $30,
Barley & Birch }
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> Here's Your Hat, What's Your Hurry
Short Hat Company
You know the drilll... It's time to go out into the cold and your kid refuses
to put his hat on. "It's itchy!" he whines. Well, the Short Hat Company
may be the answer to your headwear prayers. Fusing clean lines with comfort and
function, the soft-as-butter knits are handmade in Argentina using carefully chosen
high quality yarns while the modern and chic caps are made in the USA with organic
and renewable fibres. We love this super cute number featuring faux suede and
soft sherpa lining. So cozy and warm, you'll wish they made one in adult sizes!
{ Bella Hat $32, Short Hat
Company }
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> Diaper Meet Bag
Kokopax diaper bag
Made of 100% cotton canvas with a custom designed water-resistant lining, durable
webbing and striking chocolate leather accents, the tote’s magnetic closure
offers added convenience and makes it a one-hand wonder.
{ Diaper Tote $99.99, Kokopax
}
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LAS PALAPAS
From powder soft beaches to trendy bars, gourmet restaurants and ancient
Mayan temples, the options for entertainment and culture are limitless in and
around hip Playa del Carmen in Mexico’s iconic Riviera Maya. And for those
who seek an authentic hotel experience right on one of the town’s most beautiful
beaches, there’s Las
Palapas, which fuses toes-in-the-sand atmosphere with charming and attentive
service and environmental responsibility.
There’s something for everyone in Mexico’s stunning Riviera Maya
and particularly in the trendy town of Playa del Carmen—from hip and minimalist
boutique hotels to enormous all-inclusive resorts and tiny B&B’s for
honeymooners. With its laid-back style, tasty Mayan-inspired meals and eco-friendly
edge, Las Palapas attracts an altogether different crowd: those who seek an authentic
Mexican retreat with the option of living it up in town. This is the kind of place
where you can kick off your shoes (yeah, your flip flops too) and wander around
the property barefoot; the kind of place where you can truly disconnect from the
wired world (there are no TVs, iPod docking stations or phones in the rooms);
a place where you can enjoy delicious Mayan dishes passed down from generations
as well as tropical concoctions prepared by an intuitive bartender (he seemed
to know just by looking at me the kind of drink I liked: sweet and citrusy).
At Las Palapas, pretty walking paths bordered by the greenest grass you’ll
ever see lead to thatched-roof bungalows that look out to the cerulean sea, the
circular pool or the garden. The decor is simple but comfortable: think tiled
floors, stone walls, Hawaiian-inspired rattan chairs and writing desks, mosquito
nets hanging above sleep-inducing beds and colorful window treatments that keep
out the bright sun in the morning. Hammocks hang in each of the bungalow’s
private terrace or veranda and, should you tire of the view outside your door,
there are plenty more hanging just so from palm trees spread throughout the ample
property.
Ahh, the property. Unlike some hotels in Playa, Las Palapas’ designers took
great care to leave some of the land the hotel sits on entirely untouched so that
guests can get a sense of what this area looked like, perhaps a hundred years
ago. During a muggy afternoon exploring the hotel’s “Ecological Section,”
I was lucky enough to stumble upon a tucan so large and beautiful that for a moment
I thought he wasn’t real. A stay at Las Palapas can be so soothing, so relaxing
that upon checking out you almost feel like it was all just a dream. A very sweet
dream, indeed.
What to Love:
1. Great location right on the beach,
2. Free WiFi internet access in rooms
3. Preserved “Ecological Section”perfect for sighting local flora
and fauna
4. Steps from Quinta Avenida’s happening nightlife
5. Board games, billiards and ping-pong are a treat for families
Need to Know:
1. Design is rustic and laid back—don’t expect turn down service
2. Mini fridges available upon request
3. Live (and lively) music at dinnertime might not suite everyone
4. Hotel restaurant specializes in Mexican food
5. Kids under six years old stay free
While You're There:
1. Sand Between Your Toes: Grab a seat at the beach bar and let the bartender
fix you one of his favorite cocktails
2. Take a Dip: Let the hotel arrange a tour of nearby cenotes, natural water holes
that were considered sacred by the Mayans
3. See and Be Seen: Take a stroll down Fifth Avenue to shop, eat and drink among
all the pretty people.
4. Exfoliate: Book a Marine Body Scrub to scrub away dead cells and stimulate
blood circulation.
5. Take a picture: Climb the hotel’s observation tower to get a stunning
bird’s eye view of the area. Don’t forget your camera.
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> Here Comes the Easter Bunny
Egg coloring kit
Made using natural plant, fruit and vegetable extracts. This
kit includes three natural dyes (orange, blue and purple), a color chart for creating
6 colors and instructions for coloring eggs. Bonus - printable activity sheets,
eco-eggs creature cutouts and how-to video available on our website.
{ Egg coloring kit $16, Eco-kids
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> Think Outside the Box
Vibrant wooden puzzles
Joy through color. That is the motto at Grimm's, a company that crafts long-lasting
toys out of natural woodpainted using vibrant water-based dyes that are safe for
children. The line of puzzles and stacking blocks invite children to discover
and develop their own creativity thanks to simple and reduced shapes that break
through the ordinary logical, linear thinking.
{ Grimm's
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> Cupcakes from Outerspace
Robot cupcake liners
Budding Astronauts, prepare for Blast Off with this great birthday set! Contents:
24 cupcake cases and 24 assorted toppers.
{ Robot Space Cadet, Cupcake Liners & Toppers $14, Kate's
Paperie }
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> Doodle Friendly Placemat
Modern-twist
DwellStudio and Modern-twist collaborate to bring art to even the littlest table
with these doodle friendly placemats. The set includes a washable, food-grade
mat and six non-toxic dry-erase markers.
{ Kidz Gift/Storage Box $30, Modern-Twist
}
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> Bath Time Made Easier
Puj Tub
Puj Baby's innovative tub is designed to make bath time easier on you and
on baby. Made of a super soft flexible material, the tub fits in any standard
bathroom sink (no more bending or squatting!) and conforms into the shape your
arms make as you craddle your newborn, enveloping him for comfort while protecting
skin from any cold surface. The Puj tub supports baby in a safe upright position
and leaves both hands free, which means mom or dad can bathe baby without help
from another set of hands. Genius!
{ Puj Tub $39.99, Puj Baby}
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> Sticker World
Around the world with Mouk
Filled with vibrant illustrations, search-and-find challenges, and 46 reusable
stickers, this oversized book is a spectacular play space for future world travelers.
And Mouk is the perfect tour guide! His journey takes him all around the world,
and at every stop along the way his animal friends share fascinating tidbits about
local customs. Young adventure-seekers will be amazed and amused by something
new with every reading.
{ Around the World with Mouk $17.99, Chronicle
Books
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> Breakfast in Bed
Stockholm serving tray
Croissants, coffee, OJ, eggs... Here's to staying in bed all morning--minus the
crumbs all over your sheets!
{ Maria Dahlgren Stockholm Tray $36, huset
}
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> Child's Pose
Kids' yoga deck
Yoga is fun! Get kids bending, breathing, and stretching with The Kids’
Yoga Deck. Playful poses such as Cat, Flower, Airplane, and Gorilla—as well
as partner poses that can be performed with friends—teach kids the basics
of yoga. Easy enough for children to do on their own, The Kids’ Yoga Deck
engages bodies and minds to help youngsters build strength, flexibility, balance,
and mental focus.
{Kid's Yoga Deck $14.95, Chronicle
Books }
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> Apps We love
Interactive alphabet
Interactive Alphabet for the iPad and iPhone helps kids learn their ABC's with
beautiful illustrations, animations and sounds. For example, the screen for H
is for Hat features a little hampster hidding under the hat. The letter I for
igloo also features Northern Lights flashing in the sky. So cute parent's will
want to play too.
{ Interactive Alphabet $2.99, Buy
it on iTunes }
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> I Call Shotgun
Enzo motorbike
Virtually indestructible, this classic motorbike is designed by Julian Meagher
and modeled after vintage vehicles featuring simple yet timeless design.
{ Enzo motorbike $65, Plastica
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THE BOOK
Super-Charged Smoothies
More Than 60 Recipes for Energizing Smoothies
By Mary Corpening Barber
and Sara Corpening Whiteford
Best-selling authors Mary Corpening Barber and Sara Corpening Whiteford are
back with Super-Charged Smoothies, the high-octane follow-up to Smoothies and
Super Smoothies. Just as lively and colorful as their previous Smoothies titles,
this latest installment stands out with all-new recipes for delicious elixirs
rich with the nutrient-packed, disease-fighting, life-changing superfoods that
promote energy and vitality. Learn to mix, blend, and sip your way to a healthier
life with fruits, vegetables, and base ingredients (such as Greek yogurt and kombucha)
containing the phytochemicals, omegas, and probiotic and antioxidant qualities
that make one look and feel better every day. Super-Charged Smoothies = fast +
yummy + good for you.
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THE RECIPE
Mucho Matcha
This matcha mango smoothie has a tropical flavor with green tea essence and
a hit of ginger. It is as delicious as it is cleansing. The high chlorophyll and
mineral content of the matcha make it a strong blood detoxifier and alkalinizer,
as well as an effective blood sugar stabilizer. The addition of ginger makes this
shake even more detoxi- fying, because ginger has been used for years as a cleansing
agent to the bowels, kidneys, and skin. So get your green on and make this detoxifying
elixir a part of your life.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup/225 g low-fat mango-apricot yogurt
1/2 cup/120 ml vanilla soy milk
1 1/4 cups/215 g chopped frozen mango
3/4 cup/180 ml passion-fruit juice, made into ice cubes
1 tsp matcha powder, plus more to taste
3/4 tsp peeled and chopped fresh ginger
Combine the yogurt and soy milk in a blender. Add the mango, passion-fruit
ice cubes, 1 tsp matcha powder, and the ginger. Blend until smooth. Add more matcha
powder, if you like.
Makes about 2 1/2 Cups/600 Ml; serves 2
factoid: green tea is well known for its health properties,
but matcha contains up to 137 times more antioxidants. pound for pound, it has
the highest level of antioxidants (measured in orac units) of any food on earth.
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Clean tap water becomes infintely portable thanks to the
Anti-Bottle from Vapur, a reusable, fold-and-go bottle that can easily fit
in your pocket, purse or backpack. Easy to transport and easy on the planet. Brilliant!
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2011 BMW X5
Knowing that rarely do SUV buyers venture off-road, BMW entered the luxury
SUV segment a decade ago with a nible car built for on-road performance and handling.
BMW also took out the "utility" out of "sport utility vehicle"
and instead coined the term "sport activity vehicle." With the 2011
model year, BMW brings an X5 that features a new turbocharged inline-six and V-8
gasoline engines paired with eight-speed automatic transmission as well as fresh
styling. And, of course, an optional thrid row seat to fit your entire brood as
well as more cargo capacity.
Interior Yes, its on-road performance is something to behold.
But even parked the X5 continues to impress. With built-in features like an iPod
interface, privacy glass, and package options for cold weather, technology and
more, the X5 Premium will be the first SAV that personally caters to you. All
7 of you.
Safety Nasty weather. Terrible road conditions. A deer crossing.
When a driver loses control, there's usually more than one factor involved. Using
built-in sensors to continually monitor multiple variables - such as speed, steering
angle, yaw, brake pressure and traction - BMW's Dynamic Stability Control system
can detect and help correct the loss of wheel traction immediately. All of which
helps to keep you in control, no matter what the circumstances. BMW Assist intelligently
integrates the driver, the vehicle and the environment as part of BMW's global
ConnectedDrive initiative. Combining GPS location technology with hands-free wireless
communication, BMW Assist connects you to a response specialist for help with
almost everything, from an emergency situation to directions and traffic information.
The BMW Assist Safety Plan is part of Ultimate Service, included at no cost for
4 years from your BMW's in-service date.
VERDICT: Rainstorms? Tight turns? Rough terrain? The X5 Sports
Activity Vehicle is ready for any journey. And with seating for seven, it's as
versatile inside as it is outside.
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Editor
Celeste Moure
Contributors
Lola Augustine Brown
Catherine DeUgarte, MD
Candida Hadley
Julia Martin
Kia Robertson
Katharin Robinson
Gabriel Sheffer
Chris Tinselmann
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On Tippy Toes is a monthly magazine devoted to bringing modern families the
best in home and nursery design, healthy recipes, travel advice, environmentally
friendly toys and gifts from around the globe. Our experienced team of writers
seek out the most inspiring products and ideas found at the intersection of parenthood
and design.
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