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THE WATER ISSUE
A wise man once said, “Water is life's mater and matrix, mother and
medium. There is no life without water.” And what better time to celebrate
all things water than on a hot summer? In Get Away we check
out some of the hottest hotel pool parties while in Get
Dressed we choose some breezy dresses, shoes and swimsuits to stay cool. In
Fun & Games we check outeverything you need, from
books to towels, for bath time. In our Q&A section we answer
some questinons about swimming benefits and safety during pregnancy. And lastly,
we review our favorite chair boosters in Good, Better, Best.
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{ Keep Cool } |
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>Wearable Pop Art
Mette dresses for girls
Designed and sewn by Kristin Rasmussen in Vancouver, Mette clothing for little
girls are produced in small quantities. A clear fan of vintage vibe, Mette dresses
are thorougly classic yet modern. For little Audrey Hepburns in the making, we
love this A-line dress, which is constructed in soft black linen and cotton blend.
The bold geometric front panel in vintage linen is from a fellow Etsy-er ('handmadebybrenda'
). Kristin's craftsmanship can be seen in her attention to detail, such as this
dress' invisible back zipper and self-bias hem. Go ahead, throw your little one
a tea party.
{ Pop $40; Mette }
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> Cool Swimsuits
Everyone In the Water
"Whale of a Time" Swimsuit features applique design, contrast
trim at neck and arms, scoop back, ruffled trim and front lining. Made of Nylon
and Spandex. Shark Beach Swim Trunks features two velcro-close cargo pockets,
elastic waist, faux-fly with tie string, and mesh lining. Made of 100% Polyester
Microfiber.
{ Swimsuits $35, Hatley
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> For Mom
3.1 Phillip Lim Swim
Phillip Lim's swim collection, debuting this summer, consists of three styles:
— two maillots and a bikini made in floral prints retailing at $175. “"We
brought a girly, playful element to it,"” says Lim.
{ 3.1 Phillip Lim }
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> Fidoodle Me This
Characters That Would Make Lewis Carroll Proud
A small design company that produces artful objects based on stories, the
designer at Fidddle get their inspiration from classic fairytales and myths and
characters from their own imaginations. Made in Toronto with natural materials
like birch of well-managed forests, sheep wool, organic cotton and some recycled
fabrics. The animal dreamer series began from doodles of animal shapes, and evolved
into soft hopeful creatures with long limbs for little (or big) hands to hold.
Sleepy eyes are sewn onto the soft organic cotton velour side of the animal and
illustrations are screen-printed on the back to recall the animal’s mighty
dream. Organic cotton t-shirts are hand-printed with characters from the limited
edition puppet puzzles
{ Tees $20; Ostrich $24, Fidoodle
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> K is for Kumquat
Basics for Boy and Girl
Based in California, Kumquat makes delightfully simple and comfy clothes
for infants and toddlers. Their spring collection includes skirts, pants with
ruffled trims, tie-strap dresses, tees and bloomers. For girls, prints come in
black and white stripes and dots, illustrations of matroyshka dolls combined with
plaid bottoms and pretty pastels accented with subtle details like embroidery
and bows. For boys there are dinosaurs, trucks and submarines, and a rock &
roll motif featuring blue guitars.
{ Kumquat }
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> If the Shoe Fits
Umi Shoes
Tired of seeing kids in miniature grown-up shoes? So are the folks at Umi where
they design shoes with children's feet in mind.The shoes are crafted from the
highest quality nappa and nubuck leather, with carefully constructed lasts. These
stylish flexible and supportive sandals are just what your kids will need to jump,
skip and hop all summer long.
{ Tess & Hopper styles $60; Umi
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> Green With Envy
Eco-friendly Clutch, Blankie & Bib
Tired of carrying a diaper bag when all you need is a little something to
change baby on the go? We know what you mean. And so does mom and designer Joya
Mukerjee Logue. Her love of bold prints, classic styling and--most imporantly--modern
function has led to her creation of the joyababy Collection. It not only includes
a dashing and eco-friendly diaper clutch but also matching blankie and bib, which
feature colorfully embroidered Indian elephants. The clutch is all that and a
bag of chips. Designed to hold three diapers, it includes an extra pocket behind
a wipe envelope, a changing mat, and an antique brass hardware and wrist strap
with signature elephant charm. So cute, we might just find a use for it beyond
the diaper years.
{ clutch $54, blanket $64, bib $28, joyababy
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{ Pool Party } |
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The hottest parties this summer are happening not at the dance clubs but right
at your hotel - poolside and on the rooftops.
The Standard (550 S. Flower St., Los Angeles; 213-892-8080; www.standardhotel.com)
combines the best of both worlds with a weekly event. From noon until 8pm VIP
guests are treated to DJs and “apothecart” massage tables from NestSpa
on the rooftop bar, which also features an infinite pool, semi-private water beds,
and stunning views of downtown Los Angeles.
On the other side of town, the Mondrian (8440 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood;
323-650-8999; www.mondrianhotel.com) hosts a Labor Day poolside barbecue with
grilled food, cocktails and music.
Meanwhile, in the centre of South Beach’s historic Art Deco district,
ex-model and underground DJ AnnaMarie hosts Sagamore’s (1671 Collins Ave.,
Miami Beach; 305-535-8088; www.sagamorehotel.com) monthly penthouse event at Above
Sagamore.
Just up the street, Delano (1685 Collins Ave, Miami Beach; 305-672-2000; www.delanohotel.com)
has its own Wednesday night pool party, as well as an August sunset event right
on the beach featuring DJs and bonfires.
And blocks away at The Shore Club (1901 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 305-695-3100;
www.shoreclub.com) the SkyBar is the place to see-and-be-seen. Belly dancers,
drums and hookahs are featured at “Moroccan Thursdays” where celebrity
hosts and DJs rotate throughout the summer.
Things get spicy in Mexico where tequila sunset parties happen every Sunday
at the Hotel Deseo (5th Ave and Calle 12, Playa Del Camen; 52-984-879-6320; www.hoteldeso.com)
featuring international DJs, a special tapas menu, and B-movies projected in their
neighboring wall. Don’t forget the sunscreen. –Celeste Moure
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{ Fun in the Bathroom } |
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> The 5-minute Shower
Water Saving Shower Timer
Spend too much time in the shower? Who doesn't! Need
help conserving? (uh, who doesn't ?!) This digital shower timer from Australia
is an easy way to save water, reduce your daily water consumption and help the
environment. The timer displays a no-fog real time clock and easy-to-program count
down timer that beeps when your shower time is up. The timer is battery operated,
steam proof, shatter proof and water proof. The strong suction cup makes sure
it holds fast to any non-porous surface. Doubles as a fun tooth brushing timer
for kids to keep them brushing for the full 2-3 minutes dentists recommend.
{ Turtle timer $16, Lavish
and Lime }
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> Bathtime PiggyWiggy
Whenever he is in the tub, PiggyWiggy, that inveterate planner of careers, likes
to think about what he could do if only he were able to spend more time in the
water. Could he become a long-distance swimmer? The pilot of a lifeboat? The captain
of a submarine? Whatever it might be, young readers will see PiggyWiggy in action,
for the generously oversized, pull-out pages graphically, colorfully, and energetically
illustrate PiggyWiggy carrying out his dreams of the future.
{ $12.95, Handprint Books
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> Toy Story
Put Those Toys Away
If you think baby bath toys can really be an untidy nuisance once bath time's
over, Küster Bath Toy Storeis for you. It's cleverly designed to scoop and
hold the wet toys and allow them to drain free of water. The little buckets come
in irrisistable fun colors.
{ $5.99, Kuster }
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> Towel Off
Speesees Hooded Towels
Rachel Pearson had the kind of upbringing most children fear:
no TV, no brand toys, and all natural foods at lunchtime (i.e. no fruit rollups).
That lead to launching speesees (how children might spell "species"
if they could spell) when her friends started having kids. It's no surprise that
the MO for Rachel and her new company was to be fun, fair and organic in the products
they make and how they do business. Check out this buttery soft hooded towel.
Made of 100% organic interlock cotton and featuring a terry backside, it's the
kinds of towel your kid will want to be wrapped up in after a bath. Or heck, even
when getting dry is not part of the equation.
{ Hooded towels $30, speesees
}
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> Danes Know Bath
The Flexi Bath
Have you ever felt that it surely must be possible to make astylish baby bath
tub that is foldable and saves space. So have the guys behind a Real Cool World,
a Danish company that not just wondered but actually went and did something about
it. The Flexi Bath, which is PVC- and phthalates-free, folds easily together and
is stored flat against the wall, in a closet or under the bed. The bath tub comes
in cool color ways and features a non-slip bottom and surface.
{ Available in North America this Fall, A
Real Cool World }
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> Duck Story
Boon Rubber Duckies
Yes, they have hip, mod graphics and bold colors, but these ducks are more than
just fashionable. Our new Odd Ducks are completely PVC and phthalate-free, and
no BpA either!
{ $5.99, Boon }
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> Hit the Shower
Bubble Fish Curtain
Now you can shower with some fun and funky goldfish that are eco-friendly
too! This shower curtain is made from 100% EVA vinyl, a more environmentally friendly
plastic made without chlorine. EVA shower curtains feel soft - almost rubbery
- to the touch and do not have an odour like traditional PVC curtains made with
chlorine. Rust-proof metal grommets.
{ Goldfish Curtain $20.30, Lavish
and Lime }
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> Towel Meet T-rex
Jurassic Towel Origami
Alison Jenkins turned a pastime into a passion when she expanded her paper-folding
talents to bath towels. Using the same basic principles found in paper folding,
Alison creates positively amazing works with towels. Jurassic Towel Origami is
the perfect craft book for kids with its combo of dinos and origami.
Discover and create 15 distinct dino projects from Stegosaurus to Brontosaurus.
With easy step-by-step instructions and photos, it's simple and fun to make extinct
creatures come alive.
{$11.69, Amazon
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> Play-Day Sunscreen
Worry-Free Fun in the sun
Not just pretty on the outside, this lightweight SPF 30 sunscreen from Noodle
& Boo is non-oily and water resistant. Plus it dries quickly after application,
and it nurtures and moisturizes skin while providing maximum protection. It is
also fortified with aloe and vitamin E to keep kid's skin smooth and pretty.
{ $22, Noodle & Boo
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{ Portable Booster } |
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A booster offers a great functional seat for baby to scoot up to the table and
eat with the family. Designed with space (or lack thereof) in mind, these stylish
portable seats are the way to go for families who live in tight quarters or for
those who don't quite love the idea of having their kids use the highchairs offered
at most restaurants. (Do you know when the last time those were actually sanitized?
Yeah, neither do we.) Here, we selected our favorites. So go ahead andsit pretty.
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> Fisher-Price Healthy Care Booster Seat
THE LOOK If plastic is your thing, this one by Fisher-Price
is for you.
SAFETY & COMFORT Suitable for babies from 6 months
to around 4 years and up to 45 pounds. Has a 3-height adjustment and front and
rear seat straps that adjust to fit virtually any chair.
THE GOOD It is dishwasher-safe and free of crevices.
A feeding tray with snap-on lid keeps feeding surface clean wherever you go.
THE BAD It may come with a carrying strap for easy portability,
but lets face it, this is not one you can easily pack for a trip or take to a
restaurant.
COLORS It comes in red/white and green/blue
combinations.
COST $27, Fisher-Price
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> Phil&Ted's Lobster
THE LOOK Made of machine washable nylon fabric and
aluminum frame, this lightweight hook-on chair folds down for compact toting.
SAFETY & COMFORT Suitable for babies 6 months old
to 3 years or up to 15kg/33lbs.
THE GOOD Features an innovative one hand clamp and lock
system for fuss free attachment. It comes with a neoprene carry bag for stylish
toting.
THE BAD There are tables out there that this lobster
won't clamp to.
COLORS Black, red, red grafitti
WEIGHT 1.3kg/2.6 lbs
COST $24.99, Eddie
Bauer
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> minui HandySitt
THE LOOK The Danes do it again with HandySitt, a
high chair handmade of 100% FSC-certified solid birch wood. So sleek you may not
want to put it away.
SAFETY & COMFORT Suitable for babies from 6 months
to 5 years and up to 40 kg. It comes with a safety guard and back support.
THE GOOD Because it folds completely flat, this is the
best option we've come across. It is space-saving and can easily be packed away
when not in use.
THE BAD The effective grip hook and adjustable metal
arms work on most chairs. Bu t at this price, better make sure it fits on yours
before you buy it.
COLORS Lacquered birch with black
or red metal arms, or alternatively bands of brushed stainless steel. Antique
with black metal arms. Lacquered black with red or black metal arms, or alternatively
brushed stainless steel.
ACCESSORIES Baby cushion, carrying bag, comfort
cushion, five-point harness
WEIGHT 2.3 kg
COST $159, Minui
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{ Swim Fit } |
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| Don't let the heat and humidity keep you from excercising. Swimming
is the answer to the summer work-out doldrums, especially if you're pregnant.
In fact, because water imparts a soothing weightlessness, swimming is one of the
most beneficial and comfortable forms of exercise you can do. Indeed, the pool
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Q Is it OK to swim while pregnant?
A Swimming and other water-based activities
are among the best things a pregnant woman can do for herself. Being in the water
is one of the best things you can do while pregnant, whether for exercise or pure
relaxation. Because swimming is easy on your joints and muscles you can maintain
a fairly high level of intensity without straining. If swimming isn't your forte,
you can use a flotation device and stay in the shallow end of the pool.
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Q What water temperature is best for swimming
while pregnant? And is is really a work-out?
A Avoid water that's too hot or cold.
A temperature between 80° F and 84° F is ideal. Remember, feeling relaxed
and comfortable is what you're aiming for. Even as it soothes you, the pool environment
allows for a total-body workout. Because water provides 12 times the resistance
to your muscles as does air, swimming offering a strength-training benefit similar
to lifting light weights.
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in the pool hurt my baby?
A No. The natural barriers in your
body--the cervix and amniotic sac-- protect your baby from external substances
such as chlorine in a pool or even soapy bath water. As always, you should consult
with your doctor before doing any excercise program. |
Q What are
the benefits of swimming?
A Exercising in water helps reduce
edema (swelling). Most pregnant women complain of swelling in the legs, particularly
in the later part of pregnancy. The increased pressure of being under water tends
to squeeze excess fluids into the bloodstream so they can be excreted. Water greatly
reduces the usual stress on your musculoskeletal system and supports the weight
of the fetus, thus taking a load off your lower back. Water also makes it easier
for the heart to pump blood and takes pressure off your bladder. |
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What if my water breaks while I'm in the pool?
A If your water breaksy you will feel
the fluid leaking even if you are in the pool or a bathtub and should contact
your doctor immediately. Take every precaution to get in and out of the pool carefully.
Losing your footing on slippery tiles are greater than the likelihood of any complications
resulting from your water breaking while you swim--so use caution! |
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{ Audi Q5 } |
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Driving an Audi Q5, which sits
lower than your typical SUV, feels akin to big-wave surfing with Laird Hamilton.
Powered by a 270-horsepower FSI direct injection 3.2-liter, the spry mini-SUV
screams from 0 to 60 in 6.9 seconds but the Q5’s handling is so sweet you’ll
be in perfect harmony with the car. The crossover’s fantastic options include
an enormous panoramic sunroof and a Bang & Olufsen stereo system. Also inside
is an uncannily intelligent MMI (Multi-Media Interface) that features traffic-sensing
route guidance and voice command. The driver can state a fact, such as “I’m
hungry,” and the car will respond in kind by presenting a list of restaurants
in the area. Other commands recognized are “I need gas” and “I
need money.” The Q5 does everything but spit out 100-dollar bills.
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Editor
Celeste Moure
Contributors
Lola Augustine Brown
Catherine DeUgarte, MD
Candida Hadley
Julia Martin
Katharin Robinson
Gabriel Sheffer
Chris Tinselmann
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