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A fresh and modern publication for fashion minded moms - beyond the crib
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Summer 2012
Stroller Magazine
Tori SpellingTori SpellingTori Spelling Doing It All and Loving It
Fitness CravesFitness Craves our top picksour top picksour top picks
easy summer easy summer
fashionfashion We know where to find it!We know where to find it!
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9 Yoga Gear
We have got ya covered!
17 Helping Parents Helping
Babies: Sleep
Get your much needed beauty sleep
with the help of Daddy Nickell
21 Tori Spelling
Designer, Producer, Wife and
Mom, Tori Spelling juggles it all
with style!
Contents
30 Summer Faves
Bring out your romantic side with easy and
Classy pieces for summer
38 Small Shade of Summer
Kids fashion spot lighting a few picks we
thought you would adore… and so will
your little diva!
42 Fitness Craves
Getting fit doesn't mean you have to
sacrifice comfort or style
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As a father to six children I have experienced many variations in the learning curve of
what helps babies get to sleep and what doesn’t. I currently have two toddlers and four children
in their 20’s. Together, all of my kids have helped in teaching me the all-important sleep pat-
terns of babies.
Here are a few helpful tips for getting your baby to sleep:
0 – 3 months: A baby in the “4th trimester” can often fall asleep in any appropriate place; ie: your
arms, a bassinet, the floor, an infant carrier. If your baby has a difficult time falling asleep take
a look at their environment. Are they too warm or cool? Is the light too bright? Are there loud
noises? Babies often like to be rocked and soothed at this point in time.
3 – 6 months: At this point, you should have started to figure out what works for your baby and
what doesn’t work. When your baby becomes fussy, you should rock them, give them a pacifier,
speak to them softly, sing a song, or play soft music. Some experts say the sound of the vacuum
cleaner will calm baby down. Keep in mind that whatever you start to do regularly will become
their known routine.
6 – 12 months: The most important thing during this phase is to create a routine and stick with it.
Everyone comes up with something a little different that works for them: a song, a story, a
warm bath, a final bottle, whatever it may be, it is up to the parent to implement this routine
while remaining consistent in order for baby and parent to successfully understand and enjoy
the bedtime routine.
From my experience, the most common mistakes include:
-Entering the room to coddle the child because they are fussing for too long. If you do this your baby
will learn that if they fuss they’ll get picked up. It is best to make sure your baby has “burped,”
is not wet and not hungry before putting them down, or you will second guess yourself, and end
up falling into their ploy to be held instead of nap.
-Encouraging change too quickly and without realizing it causes shock and confusion for your baby.
For instance, if your child is used to falling asleep in your arms and you decide to now put her in
the crib awake, it is going to be a little bit of a shocker for the baby with this drastic (but wise)
change. Put yourself in your babies shoes (so to speak) and work on the process gradually;
there’s always a learning curve – for both you and your baby.
Helping Parents
Helping Babies:
Sleep by Daddy Nickell
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Naptime: And then there’s the all-important naptime. Cre-
ate a schedule and a routine for your child and stick with it.
A sound naptime is essential to beneficial nighttime sleep-
ing too. Make sure your baby has a quiet, dark place to nap
multiple times throughout the day. Just as with bedtime,
naptime should come with a sense of routine and comfort.
Your baby will get used to the routine and the stable rhythm, and will soon fall into naptime effortlessly.
Keep in mind that during your first weeks of sleep training, you may have to listen to a few tears and
heartache, but as long as you have bathed, read, fed and burped your baby they are most likely okay.
Few babies will cry for more than 10 minutes, so give them a chance to figure things out for themselves.
If they are still crying after 10 minutes, go back in and check on them, rub their back and talk to them
softly. Give them another 5 minutes and leave again. If this crying process continues on for more than 30
minutes go ahead and pick them up so they feel secure, rock them for a few minutes and begin the proc-
ess again.
You’ll soon discover, as your kids get older they will start wanting to go to bed. They will enjoy their
sheets, their blankets, they will want to have some stuffed animal “friends” join them in bed, and they
will sleep happily.
Good luck
Daddy Nickell
Robert Nickell, aka Daddy Nickell, father of 6, offers his "5 cents" worth of advice to expectant
and new parents. Daddy Nickell is the founder of Daddyscrubs.com, delivery room duds and
daddy gear for dads, and the Daddyscrubs.com blog where he covers topics about parenting
and the latest baby and kids gear, all from a Dad's perspective.
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Helping Parents
Helping Babies:
Sleep
by Daddy Nickell
Executive Producer, Designer, Boutique Owner, Mom, Wife and the list goes on… Tori Spelling keeps it all well juggled with baby number four on the way!
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SM: Between being a
mommy and your work
schedule, how do you juggle
it all?
TS: I make everything work
because I’m passionate
about all I do and I always
make sure that my family
comes first. If it’s all organic
than you can make it work
because it's things I'd being
do whether work related or
not. I'm very lucky to make a
living doing what I love.
SM: What do you find most
challenging about being a
mom?
TS: Because I'm a working
mom sometimes I find it hard
to reprimand and set too
many boundaries for my kids.
I feel guilty because I do
work a lot. I'm getting better
at it for sure but there's defi-
nitely a good cop/bad cop
dynamic in our household.
SM: Do you think your sense of style has changed since you have become a mom? How?
TS: Being a mom, comfort and durability definitely come first now. But with that in mind, I don't believe
you need to compromise style. Luckily they make very chic flats so I don't have to wear the uncomfort-
able yet stylish heels anymore except for work and events.
SM: Describe your perfect family day.
TS: My perfect family day would start with everyone huddling and cuddling in our bed for a lazy morning.
Then we'd pack an amazing picnic and lots of beach toys and head to the beach. We'd relax, play, get
some exercise, and just enjoy each other and the beautiful weather all day.
SM: What advice do you offer moms that are juggling a ca-
reer and family?
TS: I tell moms to remember to breathe and also to remember
that if anyone can do it all it's us moms. I don't believe anyone
is given more in life than they can ultimately handle. And, to try
in between family and work to find a few minutes a day for
themselves.
SM: How important is healthy eating and exercise to you?
TS: When you have kids, healthy eating and exercise comes easier because you want to set a good ex-
ample for your family. I try to lead by example. I'm not always perfect and I believe a healthy diet is
about compromise. We don't forbid anything. It's everything in moderation and healthy choices leading
our meals and snacks in our household. We grow a lot of our own vegetables and fruits. It teaches the
kids about eating organic and where their food comes from. As far as exercise, I get that from doing fam-
ily activities. We run and play and do lots of family sports together.
“I’m very lucky to
make a living doing
what I love. “
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“Being a mom, comfort
and durability
definitely come first
now. But with that in
mind, I don't believe
you need to compromise
style. “
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SM: Describe a typical day
in your life.
TS: Because I don't have a
9 to 5 job my day to day
isn't always the same. We
get the kids up for school,
have breakfast, and then
take them to school. Then I
usually hang out with Hattie
till she takes her morning
nap. I will then start working
whether it is taking business
calls or meetings. We try to
have dinner together as a
family, but because of our
schedules, sometimes it's
not always possible. We
then play with Hattie and
then she goes down for the
night. Then we usually
watch some family TV and
then put Liam and Stella to
bed. Then we get a little
Dean and Tori time. We
love to cuddle in bed and
catch up on our TiVo!
SM: What professionally
are you currently working
on?
TS: I just finished 10 epi-
sodes of a new series I am
executive producing and
host of called Craft Wars for
TLC which premieres June
26th. I'm also working on my
4th memoir and working on
my jewelry and crafting line
for HSN, my children's cloth-
ing line Little Maven, and
my DIY jewelry line for Mi-
chael's and Joann's. I also
have my online magazine
EdiTORIal and my boutique InvenTORI my husband and I run together.
SM: We know your currently expecting your fourth child, any plans to add a few more children to your
beautiful family in the future?
TS: We are blessed to be expanding our family. With 2 babies under a year old I think we'll have our hands
full for awhile. 4 sounds like a great number to us! Everyone has a friend:)
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Cherish Pink Blazer
www.shopgracieb.com
T C E C Blouse
www.shopgracieb.com
Jigsaw White Jeans
www.jigsaw-london.com
Dooney & Burke Handbag
www.zappos.com
summer FAVES FAVES
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Active Basic Sweater
www.shopgracieb.com
White Tank
www.forever21.com
Necklace
www.forever21.com
Many Belles Down Skirt
www.shopgracieb.com
Wedge Sandals
www.jigsaw-london.com
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Jigsaw Dress
www.jigsaw-london.com
Michael Kors Handbag
www.zappos.com
Jack Rogers Orange Wedges
www.zappos.com
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Scarf
www.jigsaw-london.com
Lamixx White Top
www.shopgracieb.com
Jigsaw Khaki Jeans
www.jigsaw-london.com
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Scarf
www.jigsaw-london.com
Blouse
www.jigsaw-london.com
Three Little Ducks Jeans
www.shopgracieb.com
Seychelles Wedges
www.zappos.com
Kooba Handbag
www.zappos.com
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Denim Jacket
www.forever21.com
Lucy & Co Dress
www.shopgracieb.com
Jewelry
www.forever21.com
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Top:: Mini & Maximus
www.miniandmaximus.com
Skirt: Millions of Colors
www.millionsofcolorsny.com
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Top & Bottom: Little Society
www.littlesociety.com
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Top:
Mini & Maximus
www.miniandmaximus.com
Skirt:
Millions of Colors
www.millionsofcolorsny.com
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With more and more couch
potatoes transitioning to a
new active way of life, we
thought we would help with
our suggestions of just a
few items that we love and
just can’t live without as we
burn those nasty pounds!
Getting Fit & Looking Good!
Left to Right
Pimmy Long Sleeve Crew
www.mott50.com
Nike Free Run+
www.zappos.com
Newton Trainers
www.newtonrunning.com
Adidas TechFit Tank
www.zappos.com
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