We are smitten with the Supayana clothing line. Daring and fashion forward, it’s perfect for your little wild child. Created by Russian-born, New York native, Montreal based (got all that?) designer Yana Gorbulsky in 2003, Yana uses eco-friendly materials, recycled fabrics, and all garments are made ethically and locally.
Check out Supayana’s new line! We wish you could feel just how soft these sweatshirts are. They are amazing!
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It’s about that time of year where we are ready to deep clean the house, reorganize the drawers, and rotate the closets. With curious kids around this can be an uphill battle, so we came up with a plan. If you can’t beat ‘em, make them join YOU!
We asked the Queen of homemade and safe cleaning supplies, Jillee, to weigh in. Here are her top 10 favorite homemade cleaning supplies. (We swear by her Kitchen Miracle Cleaner!) And 30+ more homemade cleaning supply recipes that use safe products and essential oils. We’ve pinned our favorites already here, feel free to re-pin! Perfect for little hands to use. Here are some easy Spring Cleaning projects your kids can join you on. :
We’ve got another super easy 5 minute project perfect for the baby in your life! Nicole made these for us when we had our first babies and she has amassed quite the collection for her boys ever since. It is one of our most requested DIYs so we’re happy to bring you the embarassingly easy steps today! Next time you’re ready to throw out an old t-shirt, upcycle it into a beanie instead!
All you need is a t-shirt and a sewing machine and you’re good to go!
1. You do not need a hemmed edge when using jersey or cotton, but for a more finished look, cut out 13 inches x 15 inches vertically out of the chest of a t-shirt, keeping the bottom hem of the t-shirt intact.
2. Turn the fabric inside out and fold in half width wise. Your piece should be doubled up and measure 6.5 x 15 inches now.
3. Take the edge of the two sides and sew them together. The smaller the seam allowance the less bulk your hat will have at the end. If you want to sew it gradually smaller it will make for a less bulky knot as well, just trim the excess hem before you turn it right side out.
4. Turn the fabric right side out and you should have a long skinny tube.
5. Take the raw edged side of the fabric (leave the hemmed edge at the bottom) a couple inches down and tie it in a knot, like you would a balloon and bam! You’re done.
More 5 minute projects for $10 or less:
Painted shoes // Stamped Pants // Patched leggings // Leggings made out of body-con skirts.
Meet Hudson! He is the son of Shannon, the brains behind Bird a la Mode a family blog focused on fashion, travel, and love. Shannon put together a spread of perfect looks to help transition Hudson’s wardrobe from Winter to Spring and was so nice to share them all with us! Here’s the breakdown:
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| Shirt + Overalls: Mayoral *similar style , Shoes: Salt Waters |
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| Hat: Janie and Jack(old) similar, Shirt: Mayoral *on sale!, Pants: Tucker + Tate, Shoes: New Balance |
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| Hooded Shirt: Mayoral *red version , Shorts: Mayoral , Shoes: Toms |
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| Shirt: Pumpkin Patch, Pants: Tucker + Tate, Shoes: Toms |
To find more fashion, beauty, travel and family life, head to Bird a la Mode!
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When we heard about Carol Tuttle’s book The Child Whisperer
To help illustrate these types, Carol has come up with four Spring activities to do with your kids based on their “type.” Each of our kids seems to fit into one main type with a 1-2 sub types as well. While we never feel that labeling or pigeon-holing children is productive, (they go through phases as fast as undies in potty-training season!) we love that Carol has taken very basic, very intrinsic qualities and defined how to best parent and communicate based on their needs. Children are so unique and wildly different from one another, parents of multiple children can attest, it’s a nice reminder to really learn how to honor them for what makes them so special and unique to us.
Also, we’re giving away five bundles of The Child Whisperer (the book, audio tapes and e-book) on Facebook, just share today’s status about this post with your Facebook friends to enter!
Okay, now for the activities! First, up TYPE 1:
The Fun-loving “Type 1″ Child
Socially oriented to the world, these children move through life with a bounce. They love activities with surprises, imagination, and people. Some ideas:
The Sensitive “Type 2″ Child
Emotionally oriented, these children are gentle and mindful in nature. Naturally quieter, they enjoy activities to unwind or feel comfortable.
The Determined “Type 3″ Child
Physically oriented, these children move fast and are SO determined. They enjoy competitive activities where they can get their hands dirty.
The More Serious “Type 4″ Child
Intellectually oriented, these children have an analytical, perfecting nature. They like activities that allow them to focus on a single mental track. Some ideas:
For more in depth discussion about types, customized parenting tips, and discipline, check out The Child Whisperer!
