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THE GROWING STYLISH MAGAZINE
ISSUE 2
A COUPLES GETAWAY CASA PALOPO SEND YOUR SELF A MONTHLY GIFT ALL YEAR LONG!
CRIBS
THE CENTERPIECE OF ANY NURSERY HOW DOES YOUR LIFESTYLE AFFECT YOUR SKIN
THE ADORABLE TORTOISE AND THE HARE CLOTHING LINE
FEB. 2016
CONTENTS
table of contents
THAT’S LIFE
ALWAYS IN FASHION
8 Send Your Self A Monthly
10 Cool Collective
26 Simple Delicates
Gift All Year Long!
18 Get to Know Angel Parker
46 Black and White
38 7 Rules To Fighting Fair
54 The Casual Lady
55 In Pink Love
With Your Toddler
42 Book Shelf
56 Black is the NEW Black
46 Are you breastfeeding?
57 Happy Meals
48 The Hard Parts of Parenting
58 Maternity Hatch
70 A Couples Getaway Casa Palopa
61 Girl Power
80 Recipes
62 Tiny Cottons
76 Coconut Hot Chocolate
73 For The Lil’ Man 74 Pretty in Pink
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EDITOR’S LETTER
W
elcome to the second issue of Birthmark Magazine, where we help to identify your new self as a parent and how to keep your style and originality while moving forward with your children. Inside you can find an array of fashion for both you and your children, because being stylish is always fun when you do it as a family! Along with fashion, we have the must-have products and toys for your wee ones, beauty and skincare for yourself, and food, travel, and home decor for the whole family. Style is never lost. You can always redefine yourself. Despite all the tears, messes and hectic schedules, there is still time for the things we love. Maybe not as much time, but surely enough to find yourself again.
Enjoy the second issue.
ON THE COVER THE GROWING STYLISH MAGAZINE
— Kristie Stoodley-Klajn EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
ISSUE 2
FEB. 2016
COVER PROVIDED BY TORTOISE AND THE HARE WWW.TORTOISEANDTHEHARE.CLOTHING
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CONTENTS
table of contents
FOR THE HOME
YOUR BEAUTY
6 Cribs
39 Fall All Over These Makeup Trends
22 The Modern Nursery
50 Pamper Your Skin
40 Bugged Out
52 Beauty Essentials
60 Toy Box Fun
84 Great Beauty Hacks
76 Just For A Princess
86 How Couples Can Stay
70 Room For Twins
72 Rattles
88 How Does Your Lifestyle
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Healthy Together Affect Your Skin
MASTHEAD
N OVEMBER
2015
PUBLISHER: SEEKR MEDIA EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: KRISTIE STOODLEY-KLAJN CREATIVE DIRECTOR: CARMINE NAPOLITANO CONTRIBUTORS: LAUREN PATTERSON, NICHE INTERIORS, JUDITH WRIGHT, HALO DESIGN INTERIORS, ABBIE SCHILLER, EMILY KLINE, DVIRA OVADIA, BRITTANY GRAY, MARGARITA MCKIBBEN, VIAN SHAREF, EMILY KLINE PHOTOGRAPHERS: MICHELLE LALIBERTE, R. BRAD KNIPSTEIN
If you would like to contribute to future issues, please contact mail@seekrmedia.com. For advertising opportunity, please contact mail@seekrmedia.com. Copyright 2015 Birthmark Magazine. All rights reserved. Reproduction or re-creation of Birthmark Magazine in whole or in part in any form or media, without prior permission is strictly prohibited and in violation of copyright. Copyright of the articles, visuals and other material presented in Birthmark Magazine resides with Embark Magazine or the individual/ organization credited. For any dispute in copyright, or for reprint inquiries please contact: mail@seekrmedia.com. Birthmark Magazine and distinctive logo and trademarks are owned by Seekr Media.
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The Centerpiece of the Nursery
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LIFE STYLE
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ourweenation.com Wee Nation is one of the newest subscription service to launch and they offer choices. From a new baby box to big baby box, or a toddler box. Available in month to month, six month and twelve month plans. All boxes are gender neutral containing 4-5 Canadian made items for your wee one and of course you. ROCKSBOX
rocksbox.com Rocksbox is for moms only! Sorry kiddies. Filled with beautiful jewelry this subscription box is a tad different than the usual. First you take a survey and add items to your wish list. Then you receive three hand-selected designer pieces based on your style to wear on loan. You can wear them as long as you want, and then you return them and get three new pieces in exchange. The cycle will continue as long as you like for only $19 a month. WHITE WILLOW BOX
whitewillowbox.com The White Willow Box is a great pick-meup for yourself or a friend. In this lifestyle box you receive a mix of beauty,
fashion, home and culinary. Each month it's a wonderful surprise of decadent and indulgent gift to please any and all personality and tastes. MOMMY MAILBOX
mommymailbox.com Uplift and reward yourself with a Mommy Mailbox. Each box is hand-picked by a different guest blogger, who shares a piece of her style with you by including her favorite brands or goodies. Enjoy a mix of fashion, gourmet food, fitness, art, home decor and beauty. 16 MINUTE CLUB
16minuteclub.com The 16 Minute Club is a breastfeeding subscription box for nursing moms and their babes. Each box delivers the best knowledge plus baby-and-mom products, making it easy for you to incorporate breastfeeding into your new life. There are ten boxes all together, taking you from pre-natal to teething, to their first birthday. Reach your breastfeeding goals, explore your child's development patterns, and celebrate in providing the very best for your baby with this amazing subscription box. 9
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GET TO KNOW
ANGEL PARKER
BY NICHE INTERIORS, WWW.NICHEINTERIORS.COM PHOTOGRAPHY BY: R. BRAD KNIPSTEIN BY EMILY KLINE PHOTOGRAPHY BY BOBBY QUILLARD Angel Parker, can next be seen in the coming series “American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson” on FX. Angel is a scene stealer as famed celebrity attorney ‘Shawn Chapman,’ one of O.J. Simpson’s ‘Dream Team’ lawyers. When Angel isn’t acting, she resides in Los Angeles with her husband Eric and two beautiful children, James (10) and Naomi (3), and their Boston Terrier, Bruce. We were lucky enough to sit down with Angel Parker and learn about her and her families style and dynamic. HOW ARE YOU AND YOUR HUSBAND, ERIC HANDLING YOUR BUSY SCHEDULES WITH YOUR TWO KIDS?
We are a great team and balance each other very well. Each evening we sort of synchronize watches by asking, “What’s your day tomorrow?” We then figure out who is taking which child to school, friends’ house, etc. Even the dog’s schedule! We plan it all the evening before and on very busy days, when we are both working, we rely on fantastic babysitters and friends. It truly takes a village. WHAT DOES ‘STYLE’ MEAN TO YOU AS YOU RAISE YOUR FAMILY?
I believe in putting your best foot forward each day. When you look good, you feel good. I don’t think that clothes have to be
expensive, but they should fit properly and be in good condition. HAVE YOU NOTICED IF YOUR CHILDREN HAVE DEFINED THEMSELVES AS INDIVIDUALS AND EMBODIED THEIR OWN KIND OF STYLE?
My son is an athlete and sports fan, so he likes a lot of active wear and hoodies. He’s also a fan of cool sneakers. My daughter is a classic girl and loves dresses and bright colors. She definitely likes to pick her outfits in the morning. I’ve learned to give her 3 choices to make the mornings run smoother. I still have final approval to make sure they are dressed appropriately for the day, but I pick my battles, and always love to see their creativity. 19
THAT’S LIFE
WHAT HAS CHANGED SINCE GROWING YOUR FAMILY?
Spontaneity! We always have to plan every day. My favorite days are the rare ones, with no plans.
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WHAT HAS STAYED THE SAME?
Our humor and fun. We laugh a lot and love to listen to music and watch movies. They are now just more PG rated. NAME ONE THING YOU LOVE TO KEEP IN THE HOUSE?
Coffee and Hot Chocolate. That starts a lot of mornings and ends a lot of days. Nothing better. HOW HAS BOTH OF YOUR STYLES CHANGED?
I love fashion, but also like to be comfortable and warm. That’s a fun challenge. Some days fashion wins, but when it can all meet up, I’m a happy girl. DID YOU WISH YOU KNEW SOMETHING BEFORE YOUR FAMILY CAME, THAT YOU CAN SHARE?
How fun it can be! Also, the power of saying no. I set more boundaries, for the benefit of my family, than I used to. Motherhood has made me a stronger, more direct woman who doesn’t spend valuable time doing something I don’t want to. With work, husband, and kids, I only spend my free time doing something I value or with people I value. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CLOTHING LINE FOR KIDS AT THE MOMENT?
Most of my kids’ clothes come from affordable stores like Gap or Zara. I’m
also a big fan of kids resale stores. I trade their clothes and toys for ‘new’ items. I just found a great leather jacket for Naomi for trade! For a special occasion, I may go to Nordstrom or Fred Segal. They carry beautiful, quality pieces. NAME THREE BEAUTY PRODUCTS YOU CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT?
Cocoa Butter lotion, Rodan and Fields skin care, and Apricot Scrub in the shower. WHAT DO YOU LIKE DO AS A FAMILY ON WEEKENDS AND OR HOLIDAYS?
We love to take walks in our neighborhood and veg out on the couch. Most of our travel is to visit family. My family is from South Carolina and New Orleans and has family reunions every year in a different host city. We love to go and add a week to visit my husband’s family in St.Louis or Chicago. It’s always an epic summer trip and our favorite time of year. Holidays trade off between our family’s and in-laws, but Santa always comes to my house! We love our kids to wake up in their own beds, but then usually head somewhere fun. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CLOTHING LINE OR DESIGNER? I love Vince,
James Perse, and Marc Jacobs. They always make me feel smart, elegant, and comfortable!
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THE MODERN NURSERY
BY NICHE INTERIORS, WWW.NICHEINTERIORS.COM PHOTOGRAPHY BY: R. BRAD KNIPSTEIN
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FOR THE HOME
First time parents tasked Niche Interiors with creating a graphic, hip, and colorful baby boys room that could grow with their son. We opted for neutral wallpaper and rug, and furniture pieces that wouldn’t feel too precious in a few years. The dresser has a changing table attachment that can be removed down the line, the modern crib can be converted to a toddler bed, and the bench has plenty of toy storage. The rustic wood floor lamp and letters provide plenty of boyish charm. Saturated pops of turquoise and orange were added in the pillows, pouf, and accessories/artwork, which can be easily changed down the road.
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THAT’S LIFE
7 RULES TO FIGHTING FAIR WITH YOUR TODDLER BY JUDITH WRIGHT AUTHOR OF THE HEART OF THE FIGHT WWW.JUDITHWRIGHT.COM
Who says you shouldn’t cry over spilled milk? Let’s face it, whenever something doesn’t go your toddler’s way, from a spilled sippy cup to an itchy sweater, a meltdown or argument can easily occur, and usually does. But one of the biggest challenges when dealing with toddler tantrums is that their frontal lobe—the part of the brain responsible for impulse control, regulating emotions, and anticipating consequences—is not fully formed, so you can’t expect them to process and understand things the way that you do. Now that doesn’t mean you can’t help them practice the behaviors you’d like to see down the road. When a fight breaks out, here’s how to teach your child to fight fair, (a skill you’ll want them to have when they hit their teenage years!) RULE #1 Accentuate the positive A little encouragement goes a long way. Did your toddler, who normally has a meltdown, engage with you instead? Great! Underline it and celebrate it. Every time your child does something that pleases you, does what you ask, shows values that matter to you—whether it’s getting dressed on time, sharing toys, paying attention, or putting their toys away—acknowledge him. Focusing on the positives makes a big difference for both of you. He’ll feel important, cared about, and valued.
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RULE #2 Minimize the negative What parent hasn’t felt pushed over the edge in a moment of weakness? When we feel like we’ve lost control we resort to behavior we wouldn’t otherwise endorse. We may call our child a spoiled brat, yell, inflict an over-the-top punishment or, use ultimatums that we never intend to follow through on, like, “If you bite Joey one more time then I’ll never let you go to school again!” While this is normal, the more we can minimize negative interactions the better. Practice giving yourself a quick time-out before you react. Even better, decide logical consequences ahead of time (take a toy away for a day, leave the restaurant after three reminders to behave appropriately, etc.) and tell your child beforehand so you can implement the consequence without having to think up a punishment in the heat of the moment. RULE #3: No one gets more than 50% of the blame It’s so easy to make the other person completely wrong or to want them to admit that it was totally their fault. In reality, everyone is 50% to blame for whatever went wrong. Maybe your toddler made the first move that set off the fight, but your response caused your interaction to escalate. The more you can learn to own your part, the more your toddler learns to do that themselves. Taking responsibility often stops a fight in its tracks so you can plan how you will both do it differently in the future.
RULE #4: Your toddler is taking 100% responsibility for her satisfaction, are you? You almost have to admire it. Your child will try anything to get his or her way— whether it’s begging, throwing tantrums, or going to Daddy when Mommy refuses. Taking 100% responsibility for your happiness and satisfaction is where most parents falter.Do you hate your morning routines because you’re constantly harping at everyone to get out of the door? Then take back your morning. Let everyone know that your happiness is going to be the point of focus and that the family is going to work toward that aim. RULE #5: Express and agree with the truth, always Maybe your toddler says something that is true in the heat of the battle. Are you willing to stop and acknowledge that truth or are you just trying to win the fight? Maybe they called you “mean” when you really were being that way. Acknowledging a truth can move a disagreement forward. RULE #6: Fight FOR, not against What are you really fighting for? Is there something bigger you are trying to get to happen? Do you just need a moment of quiet?
Make sure that you aren’t just trying to "win" the fight with your toddler, because that will just throw you into an endless loop of 3-year-old back and forth. So stop for a moment. Take a breath. Think about what you really want out of this fight and make sure you fight for your desired outcome and not against your little one. RULE #7: Assume good will The people close to us can usually get to us the most, even our four-year old darling. Because young children don’t have the same level of abstract reasoning that we do, it’s easy to paint them as a tyrant. But when toddlers break down, it’s usually because they have exhausted their best methods to get what they want. Remember, your toddler is not trying to do you in, they just don’t have better ways yet to cope with feelings of frustration.So remember, even if your child isn’t quite ready to be on board with all of these skills, you’re providing a model for the future and building skills of productive conflict to use in all of your relationships!
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FOR THE HOME
BUGGED OUT
BY HALO DESIGN INTERIORS WWW.HALODESIGNINTERIORS.COM
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FOR THE HOME
This room was designed for a boy who has a love of bugs and creepy crawlies. We found a bug wallpaper with black background and white insects on it. Our original idea was to powder coat the scaffolding elements in white, but the client asked us to switch to the black, thereby making the scheme more dramatic. The accent yellow was added to the ceiling and cushions as our client has a particular love of vibrant/neon colours. The mezzanine flyover platform was created as a play zone but also as an extra bed for the many friends and family they expected to have visiting them during weekends and holidays. We had a bespoke mattress made to fit the whole space and had it covered in bug fabric to match the wallpaper. The ladder up, leads to a hole in the platform so that it is accessed from the inside rather than outside. We experimented with the idea of a fireman’s pole but then thought the ladder would be safer! We also had a scaffolding desk made on the other side of the room, with sandblasted scaffolding wood, as a desk top material and for shelving, which was given a dramatic black paint finish. Industrial style clip-on lights were added too.
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BOOK SHELF AWESOME IS EVERYWHERE BY NEIL PASRICHA Ages 3-7
In this vibrant interactive picture book, you and your child will discover that you can fly your mind anywhere on Earth. Each page features stunning, enhanced photographs that encourage children to be active participants by tapping the Earth, shaking the book, and blowing on the waves.
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BOOK SHELF
LITTLE TREE BY LOREN LONG Ages 3+
With sparing text and striking art, Little Tree touches on the fear of change. The book acknowledges the reality of the struggle while offering the promise of brighter days ahead.
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BOOK SHELF
THE MENINO
BY ISOL, TRANSLATED BY ELISA AMADO Ages All A book for babies and their parents about the whole new world that they both encounter when the baby arrives. For babies, there are hours of fun and amusement as the book contains a range of images of babies and all their functions from crying, to nursing, to peeing. As for the parents, this is a wonderful exploration of the new world this stranger-baby brings with him or her. Amusingly written, it is a great gift for any new parent.
THE HUEYS IN: WHAT’S THE OPPOSITE BY OLIVER JEFFERS Ages 3-5
Follow along with the Hueys in this hilarious opposites book. Learn about being lucky and unlucky, what is half full and half empty, and more in this silly book, perfect for the youngsters.
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BOOK SHELF
HELLO, WORLD: SAN FRANCISCO BY ASHLEY EVANSON Ages 0-3
Hello, World is an exciting series that pairs easy learning concepts with stylish and colorful illustrations of cities from around the globe. In the board book San Francisco, your toddler will explore numbers through the best the city has to offer from the Golden Gate Bridge, to cable cars.
THE DAY THE CRAYONS CAME HOME BY DREW DAYWALT Ages 6-8
This hilarious and cute book is a companion title to The Day the Crayons Quit. Each and every crayon has a woeful tale to tell. From Burnt Sienna, who was chewed up and spit back out by the dog; to Pea Green, who knows darn well that no kid likes peas so he decided to run away and change his name. Both you and your child will have fun turning the pages of this amazing book.
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THAT’S LIFE
ARE YOU BREASTFEEDING? BY LAUREN PATTERSON FROM WWW.MADMAXMUM.COM | FOLLOW @___LAURENKATE
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his is the one question I get asked almost daily! The answer? No. I am no longer breastfeeding and no, I don’t need to hear a lecture about it. I simply can’t do it anymore, so I’m not. That’s it.
I’ve found that since I stopped breastfeeding the world got so opinionated when it came to how you parent your child. Social media wasn’t so judgmental when I had my first, so when I had to stop breastfeeding, I just changed to formula without anyone giving a shit. Now days, the minute I change to formula is the moment I turn into a horrible parent. I had to stop breastfeeding because my milk simply dried up. This is exactly how it happened with my first. My mom could only breastfeed myself and my two sisters for maybe a month, so she wasn’t surprised when it happened to me. I had tried everything. Teas, biscuits, expressing, vitamins - you name it, I’ve probably tried it. I tried so hard to breastfeed for as long as I possibly could, and if that meant it only happened for 7 weeks, so be it. My child would get so hysterical when I forced him to feed on my boob because there simply was no milk there. He was happy when I started him on formula.
Just because I am no longer breastfeeding, my baby is only 8 weeks old and has to drink formula, does not mean that I am a bad parent. It does not mean that I don’t want to give my son the best. It does not mean that he isn’t healthy, or that he won’t be intelligent when he grows up. It does not mean that he will live a shorter life, or that I am an unfit parent. It does not mean that I failed. You know why? Because he is still being fed the best that I can possibly give him. I absolutely love breastfeeding and wish that I could have done it for so much longer, but I don’t go around hating on breastfeeding women simply because they can do something that I can’t. So why should breastfeeding women hate on formula feeders? I just don’t understand. We should stand together because we are doing the same thing and that is raising.
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THE HARD PARTS OF PARENTING BY ABBIE SCHILLER, PARENTING EXPERT AND CEO OF THE MOTHER COMPANY WWW.THEMOTHERCO.COM
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just put my two year old to bed after an epic hour-long, hysterical tantrum. After a napless day, he announced at dinner it was his turn to put the napkins on the table. I had already placed them. Then there was the scary silence before the scream. Then the scream. Then the push of the plate away – which actually knocked the entire plate (rice and all) onto the dining room floor. Then I carried the screaming child up to bed. There was screaming so loud I heard ringing. There was head bashing, first his head against his crib and then his head against my chin. I was pinched – that was a new one.
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Helplessly clutched in an emotional storm, he was spiraling downward. I tried to reason. I tried to hold him. I tried to walk away. I tried everything reasonable. But there was no “reasonable.” After 40 minutes, I wanted to give-up and let him deal with it alone, exhausted. My son was completely, entirely, 100% outof-control and all I could do was ride it out and think about how very difficult parts of parenting are. Moments like these bring me to my knees. But staying on my knees serves no one. I can’t quit – there is no quitting. If I left him alone in this room – he would have become more terrified and I would have contributed to it. We had to get through it – even if we both came out of it wounded a little. There was no light at the end of the tunnel. No hindsight in that moment. There are many kinds of “hard parts” in parenting. Defiance is another one. Nothing presses my buttons like a defiant child. Once, after a particularly difficult stand-off with my (then) three year old, she announced “Well I’m not your friend anymore!” and I shot back (totally at my wits end) “Yeah? Well I’m not your friend either!” That’s when my husband stepped in and sent us both to our rooms for a little cooling off. It was a first, and a last. Part of the myth of parenting that persists is if we’re getting these behaviors from our children, we aren’t doing everything right. It just isn’t true – and only adds to the pressure we feel during the hard parts. Parenting can be tough. It’s really unavoidable. I often wonder if we would be so aware of the highs if it weren’t for the lows. I take comfort in my own made-up fact that if kids are cooperative 70 – 80 percent of the time, I’m doing an excellent job.
Then there are different kinds of “hard parts” – the parts that make my heart hurt. The time when my baby needed stitches and we had to hold his little head while a doctor sewed his lip. Or a different kind of hard when you say goodbye to your daughter as she leaves for sleep-away camp and realize you won’t hear from her for a few weeks. Hard when you realize you might be failing your kid in some – if not many ways. Hard when you can’t afford the time or thing they most desperately want. If someone had warned me about all these hard parts before I was a parent, I’m sure I would’ve lessened their impact in my mind. Like everything, before I was a parent, parenting would’ve seemed easier – more simple. But these moments are deep and raw and larger-than-life. These hard parts come in unrecognizable shapes and sizes, at unpredictable times. The only thing that lessens them entirely is the immense love we feel for our children, the moments when they reach for your hand. The times they sleep on your chest. When the tantrum ended and sleep finally took over his little body, my son sighed. He lay asleep and peaceful as if nothing happened. But I was there. I had felt its force. I stayed with him. I know what we endured. We endured it together. And we will again.
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IN PINK LOVE ALISH IA M ESH LI N E FU LL SKI RT BY TE D BAKE R $289.00
J U LIA BY LION ETTE $228
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BRNO BLAZ E R BY MAGDA BUTRYM $950
MALI PHON E CASE BY MOOREA SEAL $38
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TAIFUN BLACK PANTS BY GERRY WEBER $199
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GROW-U P BOOSTE R SEAT BY M UTSY $69.90
RECTANGLE SNACK PLATE BY DESIGN LI FE KI DS $18
STE RI LI Z I NG SYSTE M BY UVICU BE $299 uvicube.com
HAPPY MEALS
ZOO I NSU LATE D FOOD JAR BY SKI P HOP $18.00
E RGOFORK+ SPOON BY JJ RABIT $4.49 jjrabbit.com
LU NCH SET BY BIOBU $99 H I LO BY AGE DESIGN $325 agedesign.ca
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TH E LITTLE GE LSOM I NA BY LAUVE LY $73 lauvely.com
BANJO BY POKETO $38.00 poketo.com
TOY BOX FUN RICE PAPA BY NOODOLL $26
2I N1 ORIGI NAL BI KE BY WISH BON E $199
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WH ITE DOLLHOUSE BY BOOM I N I $497-687
LARGE WOODE N BLOCKS WI NTE R COLOU RS BY HAPPY LITTLE FOLKS $36
RE LAXE D RUCH E D 3/4 SLE EVE DRESS BY MARI N & MORGAN $80
GREY GRI D TWI RL DRESS BY DU DES N DOLLS $33
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BLU E DOTS DRESS BY M I LK & BISCU ITS $83
FON DA WI NTE R FLORAL J E RSEY BY MOLO $33 MOLLY PANTS BY VE LVETE E N $60
8. GRIT I N KY BLU E BY MOLO $44
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A COUPLES GETAWAY CASA PALOPO BY EMILY KLINE
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private home turned luxury boutique hotel is a perfect place for a romantic getaway located in beautiful Guatemala. The hotel is perched above Lake Atitlán in the Guatemalan Highlands, offering a quiet retreat. With room to accommodate no more than seven reservations a night, Casa Palopó, with its bright stucco walls and collection of original paintings and artifacts, feels like home with the personalized service of a luxury boutique hotel. Casa Palopa offers a cozy, common living area adorned with original paintings and artifacts, international cuisine served on an open terrace lit by candlelight in the evenings, a solar heated pool with oversized lounge chairs and jacuzzi, spa treatments, and panoramic views of Lake Atitlán and its three majestic volcanoes.
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If you’re looking to get away somewhere magical, to get some sun, relaxation and enjoy your significant other, look no further then Casa Palopa!
ROMANCE BY PALOPÓ PACKAGE • One night at Casa Palopó Villa Antigua Guatemala (breakfast included) • Two nights at Casa Palopó, Lake Atitlán • Welcome bottle of sparking or regular wine and a special cheese plate on guest room terrace • Blessing by a Shaman for a happy relationship • Bout tour to Lake Atitlán towns of Santiago and San Juan • Private in-room couples massage www.casapalopo.com
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BLU E BLOCKS BEAN I E BY LOT801 $22
3/4 ROM PE R BY RAGS TO RACH ES $43.50
3/4 ROM PE R BY RAGS TO RACH ES $43.50
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DARCY JACKET BY VE LVETE E N $91
TE E SH I RT BY RAGS TO RACH ES $26.50 RE D PATTE RN E D BOM BE R JACKET BY M I LK & BISCU ITS $72 73
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CARDIGAN DE NTE LLE BE IGE BY LOU ISE M ICHA $80 75
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Princess BY DVIRA OVADIA OF DVIRA INTERIORS WWW.DVIRA.COM PHOTOGRAPHY BY STEPHANIE BUCHMAN
Designer Dvira Ovadia recently completed a serene nursery and baby room that is fit for a princess that can grow with her room. Plenty of girly touches adorn this room, yet the pretty pieces are versatile and can work for baby, toddler and even a young girl.
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While incorporating a lot of classic pieces, like the mirrored dresser, chandelier and silhouette prints, we used the adorning pieces in a contemporary fashion. Keeping the look very clean and contemporary with the warmth of timeless pieces. This girl’s room incorporates all the functions of a child’s room: A sleeping area, a book nook, storage for clothing, shelves for toys and books, and a warm carpet where the child can sit and play.
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MIRRORED CABINET: FAMILY HEIRLOOM GLIDER: MONTE RUG, CHANDELIER, SILLHOUETTE PRINTS & side table: RESTORATION HARDWARE BALERINA PRINTS AND FRAMING: www. picreativeart.com/ BED: IKEA Bedding/duvet: DKNY Purple butterfly pillow: Eli Tahari Home Floral Quilted Euro pillows: Home Sense Décor & accessories: Home Sense, pottery barn, indigo
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CRISPY NOODLES WITH STIR-FRIED GREENS LAOS PREP 25 MINUTES
ACTIVE COOK 40 MINUTES SERVES 4
INGREDIENTS • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil • 1 tablespoon soy sauce • 2 garlic cloves, sliced • 4 spring onions/scallions, trimmed and thickly sliced • 9 cups mixed greens, choose from pak choi/bok choy, choi sum , spinach or kale • a handful each of fresh basil and coriander/cilantro • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted SAUCE • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce • 1 tablespoon fermented soy • bean paste • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce • 2 teaspoons sesame oil • 1 teaspoon grated palm sugar
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Cook the noodles by plunging them into a large saucepan of boiling water. Return to the boil and cook for 5 minutes, until al dente. Drain well, refresh under cold water and shake dry. Set aside. Stir all the sauce ingredients together in a small mixing bowl, adding 3 tablespoons cold water, and set aside. Preheat half the vegetable oil in a wok set over a medium heat and add the noodles in one layer. Add the soy sauce and fry for 2–3 minutes until starting to brown, then flip over and cook for a further 2–3 minutes until crispy. Remove the noodles from the pan and transfer to a warmed platter. Add the remaining oil to the wok and fry the garlic and spring onions/scallions for 1 minute until wilted. Add the mixed greens and stir-fry for 1–2 minutes until wilted. Stir in the sauce and cook for 1 minute. Spoon the vegetables and sauce over the noodles and top with the herbs and sesame seeds. Serve at once.
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Oodles of Noodles by Louise Pickford | Ryland Peters & Small, $21.95; www.rylandpeters.com | Photography by Ian Wallace
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KIWI BERRY GLOW SERVES 2
INGREDIENTS • 11⁄2 cups spinach • 1⁄2 cup fresh mint leaves • 2 cups unsweetened coconut water • 2 cups blackberries * • 2 kiwifruit, halved *
Reprinted from Simple Green Smoothies by Jen Hansard & Jadah Sellner. Copyright (c) 2015
This glowing green smoothie has a tropical tang plus a hint of mint that helps ease indigestion and flush out toxins through the skin. Kiwifruit is loaded with vitamin C and antioxidants, which keep skin firm, help prevent wrinkles, and are great for healthy bones and teeth. Pssst . . . did you know kiwi skin is completely edible? Yep. Just scrub the skin with a veggie brush to get it nice and clean and toss it into your blender for an extra boost of fiber and nutrition! 1. Blend the spinach, mint, and coconut water until smooth. * Add the blackberries and kiwifruit and blend again.
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GREAT BEAUTY HACKS BY: BRITTANY GRAY, FOUNDER OF FANCY FACE INC.
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e all have those days when we rush out the door with little to no time to spare for our beauty regime. In that case, check out these top ten beauty hacks to help you! 1)Put your mascara on while looking down into a compact. This will help you from getting mascara smudges on the top of your eye lids. Looking downwards into a compact gives you the perfect angle to see your lashes. 2) Apply a lip stain under your lipstick for an all-day, touch up free wear. No need to worry if you still have lip color on. With a great stain, your lip color will stay from AM to PM.
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3) Do you always have mascara and eyeliner running down your eyes by the end of the day? Be sure to swipe some translucent powder on top of your concealer to lock your eye makeup in all day. If the makeup under your eyes has not been set with powder, your makeup will be sure to run and crease for a very unpolished, undesirable look. 4) Only apply primer and foundation where you need it. If your tight for time and the majority of your skin is in good shape, only apply foundation and primer to the areas that need it. Under your eyes, around your nose, the center of your forehead and your chin are usually the places with the most breakouts and discoloration. Save your product and let the rest of your skin breathe. 5) Use your bronzer as an eyeshadow. An instant pick-me-up comes from applying a bit of warmth in the crease of your eyes. For those of you who aren't savvy with your makeup brushes, simply use a domed brush and apply some bronzer in the hollows of your eyes rocking back and forth in your crease. No need for a base color, or a highlight under the brow. This trick alone will make your eyes look awake and polished. 6) Out of your favorite eye makeup remover? Look no further than your kitchen cupboard. Coconut oil is a total gem at taking off every last trace of your makeup. Dampen your skin, warm up some
organic, cold-pressed coconut oil in your hands and then massage it into your face and eyes. Using a face cloth, sweep away your makeup from the day. 7) Wanting bigger lips but too nervous to book an appointment at your local Botox and Juviderm clinic? Not a problem at all! Simply pick up a nude/natural lip liner and lightly trace your lips on the outskirts of your natural lip line ever so subtly. In an instant, once your lipstick is applied you will notice your lips look twice the size! Apply some gloss to the center of your pout and you've got the lips you've always dreamed of! 8) Ran out of your favorite brow gel to set those unruly hairs? Reach for an unused tooth brush in your bathroom cupboard and spray on some hairspray to the bristles. Comb the tooth brush through your brows and voila! They will stay all day! 9) Looking to add some rouge to your cheeks but forgot your blush at home? Use a pink or red lipstick and lightly dab a little on to the apples of your cheeks! Blend in circular motions until all the edges are smoothed out. 10) Skin feeling a bit dry looking but no highlighter in sight? Add a bit of clear Chapstick to your cheekbones for an instant dew. With the tips above, you'll be sure to look fabulous no matter what the situation!
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HOW COUPLES CAN STAY HEALTHY TOGETHER BY MARGARITA MCKIBBEN (NASM, AFAA) FITNESS, FASHION, FIT COUPLE WWW.MARGARITAMCKIBBEN.COM
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taying fit can be a challenge –and staying fit as couple can present even more hurdles.Staying fit together takes planning, coordination and patience for each other’s individual and mutual transformation.That said, it can be a fun and life changing journey for both people involved. Fit couples tend tobe happier and more confident individually as well as a couple.This being the case, below are some fit couple tips!
1. RESEARCH CLEAN MEAL RECIPES. Plan a grocery list and shopping day this way you can hold each other accountable avoiding the junk food and snacks that will delay your progress. Choose a meal prep day like Sunday to cook, prepare and portion out your upcoming week. 2. PLAN WORKOUT SCHEDULES TOGETHER. Some days you can do cardio and strength training side by side. Other days take classes that interest both of you. Be adventurous and try outnew athletic activities. You would be surprised how attractive self discovery can beby being active together. If you want to turn itup a notch, sign up for an athletic group or competitive sport event to set new goals such as marathons, triathlons, CrossFit, Spartan races, yoga workshops and/or fitness competitions. There’s fun active events happening all the time. This can be a thrilling way to work up a sweat and turn up the heat!
3. SIGN BOTH OF YOURSELVES UPONANAPP THAT KEEPS YOU ENGAGED REMOTELY. Great apps that make you more aware of calories per serving, such as MyFitnessPal app, are a great way to learn and see each other’s daily food intake. Another great appis the Mibi Challenge App where you can create challenges todo together, invite friends and enter challenges from food to workout contests. Again, it’s about implementing ways to stay connected and hold each other accountable. 4. PLAN A “CHEAT MEAL” NIGHT ONCE A WEEK. Make date night as casual or dressed upas you like. There’s nothing more appealing than seeing all your hard work andnew physique in a fabulous dress or fitted jeans. Either way just make sure to seal the deal with a kiss! Kisses are calorie free! Bonus! 5. One dayof rest. Last butnot least make sure to take one luxurious rest day a week together, even ifit’s only for an hour or two, where you both do nothing. Couples that workout together and relax together stay together. Plus, let’s get real here, fit couples look better naked. Sodon’t be surprised ifit enhances both of your sex drives. Turn your workouts into fun aphrodisiacs for what’s to happen afterward as a reward. Above all, love and encourage each other tobe better together especially onyour toughest days. Stay committed to your fitness goals and be devoted to each other. That’s the true formula to staying fit together!
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How Does Your Lifestyle Affect Your Skin BY VIAN SHAREF FROM DERMEDIX COSMETIC CLINIC WWW.DERMEDIX.CA
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ost of us desire a healthy, glowing and radiant skin. But, our skin health is a reflection of our internal wellness and your lifestyle impacts your skin. Here is a summary of lifestyle factors which, can make your skin look dull and accelerate the ageing process of the skin. Nutrition Our bodies are constantly affected by environmental pollutants and the stress of everyday living which causes oxidative injury to various parts of the living cells.
effectively beat stress and thereby the illeffects of stress. Exercise also increases the blood flow through all systems of the body including the skin. The increased blood flow and oxygen surge to the skin helps heal and slows down the aging process of the skin.Exercise has so many benefits and should become a lifestyle just like eating, sleeping or socializing.Sleep This point is one of the most important elements of a healthy life.
Brightly colored fruits and vegetables contain natural antioxidants, which can combat this oxidative damage. Although a variety of antioxidants are available assupplements, studies show that the supplements are not as effective as the antioxidants obtained through natural food. Our skin being the largest organ of our system will certainly manifest what’s going on internally through detoxification.Acne, Rosacea & dull completion are directly influenced by what eat & drink ondaily base. Stress It’s not easy to be stress free when we are bombarded with texts, work load, children & family commitments.
Our body recovers and regenerates during sleep. During deep sleep, our body releases the “growth hormone”which helps to melt down the tummy fat and also renews and regenerates the skin. People with sleep deprivation often find that their skin looks dull and ages earlier.Not only that, lack of sleep makes us unproductive, more stressed and suffer from migraine headaches.
When we are stressed, there isan increased release of “cortisol”which is a stress hormone in the body. Cortisol makes the skin dull and can impart an uneven tone. Stress also accelerates the greying of hair and can cause significant hair loss.Stressful situation should remain short term & disappear with awareness.
Habits As we all know, smoking, drinking & negative attitude can impact our lives ingeneral.These bad habits are manifested internally & externally through our skin. Those individuals with bad habits look tired, have baggy eyes and dull complexions Skincare In order to have and maintain a glowing, flawless skin, it is important to follow a good skincare routine.It’s surprising how many people are inconsistent, don't practice a daily skincare regime, or use the wrong products for different reasons such as lack of knowledge, lack of time or lack of money.
When stress lingers for long periods of time and affects everything else that we do, we need to counteract itby distressing activities such asdeep breathing, yoga and exercise. ExerciseWhen we exercise, there is a surge of“endorphins”in the body. These are the feel good hormones. They
Taking good care ofyour skin by using high grade medical skincare that’s tailored specifically for your skin type and concern will certainly slow down the aging process.Following a healthy lifestyle goes a long way in contributing to a healthy body and skin. 89
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