v 5 issue 12: Fall Fashion

A crisp chill is in the air and that means it's time to update your child’s fall wardrobe. In this week’s issue we feature the latest fall looks from layering to sweaters in rich and bold color palettes.

Cover by Gina Oh










1 Editor's Pick- The Material Girl Collection from

My Vintage Baby is funky for sure! One wild purple print splashes onto a blazer then pops off to add just a hint of flair to the ruffled bottom jeans. Throw in the white shirt embellished with a fancy dog walking fashionista, and you've got quite an outfit. Click Girls page 6 to find this outfit.

2 Mini Rotation Kids has a Daredevil tee worth jumping for. A stunt driver dares to fly over three school buses while propped on a bark colored tee with built in thermal long sleeves. Sizes 2T through 6 available for $34

3 The lil' sprouts clothing co. definitely designs great clothes that grow with your child and last through multiple seasons. The Color Me Happy/Grow With Me Outfit has cuffed pants that can fold down for extra length. Even better, when spring comes along fold the cuffs back up and you have a pair of capris. Enter code: ttw20 for 20% off plus free shipping.

4 The people at pediped make little feet look fabulous while keeping comfort and healthy foot development at the top of their priority list. Accredited by the American Podiatric Medical Association, the Alyssa shoes are just one fine example of the beauty of pediped's. Chocolate brown leather in contrasting sheens is shaped into a traditional Mary Jane style and placed on flex soles for the health of growing feet.

5 Crispy days are here and Matilda Jane has a trunk full of new goodies! The Dottie dress works great for fall with its long sleeves and the fact it fits into any dress code. Pair it with the striped leggings for a warm & funky look.

6 Simply adorable. Tyler Trends carries a long sleeve tee boys & girls will love. A silly little monkey gets his tongued pulled out just enough when set on the fiery red backdrop of this quality cotton tee. Order it a bit larger to make it last. Enter code: TTW2 for 25 % off all purchases.

7 A knitted cardigan brings on the swing using three large top buttons. Totally organic & lots of fun, the sweater from Frugi Knitwear pairs well with any outfit. Available in Fuchsia and Grey Marl colors.

8 This sweater skirt at Magpie Lovely is a perfect addition for her fall wardrobe. It is made from scraps of sweaters with a fun flare and soft jersey stretch waistband. Twirl in comfort and warmth with this skirt of many colors. Available in sizes newborn all the way up to mom’s. One customer this week gets their order free. Email MPL to be entered.

This weeks mom tips:
Time Saving Tip:
Plan your meals one week in advance. List ingredients that are needed for the planned recipes, as well as items that you have run out of during the week. Grocery shop once a week. This will save you the time and effort that it takes to stop every night. Plus, it relieves the stress of trying to figure out what to serve one hour before dinner.

Cleaning Tip:
Before you sit down for that coffee, pick a particularly untidy spot and work vigorously and methodically at it for just 10 minutes. Set a timer because those 10 minutes will go by so fast and you will not believe how much you can actually get done when you are focused!

Financial Tip:
You can save several hundred dollars a year on homeowner insurance and up to $50 a year on renter insurance by purchasing insurance from a low-price, licensed insurer. Ask your state insurance department for a publication showing typical prices charged by different licensed companies. Then call at least four of the lowest priced insurers to learn what they would charge you.

Green Tip:
Looking to purchase a new home?
A home's location directly affects the owner's ecological footprint. Look for a house close to work and shopping, minimizing the need for auto transport.

Look for a residence that requires you to pare down and simplify, rather than encouraging sprawl. Larger homes require more resources to heat and maintain and more stuff to fill the extra space.

Look for green features, such as Built Green and Energy Star certification. Or ask to see the last year's utility bills to get a sense of the home's current efficiency.


Fall Shape Up
The cooler weather is here and it is calling your name. So go outside, have some fun and get in a workout at the same time. Bring the kids, baby stroller and start walking, jog or run. Fall is the perfect time to Jump-start a fitness program that works for you and your family. Just remember to set attainable goals.

Running - This is one of the best cardio exercises there is. All you need to get started is a good pair of shoes, some weather-appropriate running gear, and a place to run.

Push-ups - Push-ups are excellent for strength training. They work the arms, shoulders and chest, and they also build upper core strength.

Crunches - Crunches are like sit-ups, but they are not as hard on the back. They are wonderful for toning the abdominal muscles.

Lunges - If you want to improve muscle tone in the legs, lunges are perfect. They can also provide cardiac benefits if you do enough repetitions.

Walking – Considered one of the best forms of exercise that just about anyone can do. Walking works the entire body and the participant can go at their own pace. In fact, walking doesn’t have to seem like “exercise” at all to be beneficial – simply incorporating more walking into your daily life will make a difference.

A Little Equipment Goes a Long Way
It is entirely possible to get an adequate workout without any special equipment. But adding in some simple exercise aids will add variety to your workout. Variety will help keep you motivated and make it easier to work all of your muscles.

An exercise ball is a favorite of workout minimalists. You can use it in a number of ways. It's great for balance training, working on core strength and even weight training. Exercise balls are not very expensive, but they are quite versatile.

Resistance bands are also simple yet versatile. Often used in physical therapy, they provide resistance without heavy weights or bulky machines. They're ideal for those who live in small spaces.

Dumbbells are good to have on hand, too. They can help build strength in the arms without creating bulk. Some are pricey, but the inexpensive ones found at discount stores work just as well.

You don't have to spend a fortune just to stay in shape. Exercising can be as simple as doing some stretches and jogging around the block a few times. While some exercise equipment offers added benefits, it is unnecessary for most of us. Some comfortable clothes and a little motivation is all we truly need to stay fit.