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MID-SUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
Summer is not quite over yet and there are still plenty of picnics to go to,
BBQs to throw and pools to hit before fall starts. But for those of us who like
to think ahead, we've put together some ideas in Get Dressed
for heading Back to Cool. That's right, cool weather threads for mom and dad and
essentials for little ones at daycare and preschool. As always, in our Nesting
section we feature some must-have items for the home, the backyard and the bookshelf
while in Food we share a yummy pistachio-herb pesto topping
sure to delight even the pickiest of eaters (and certainly your grown-up guests).
And because it's never too late to plan a last-minute Getaway,
here we review a delightful villa for rent in Punta Cana, Mexico. And finally,
we Test Drive the 2010 Honda Odyssey.
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TICKET GIVEAWAY - BARD ON THE BEACH
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August 21st show of Antony
and Cleopatra at Bard
on the Beach. Just
Like us on Facebook
and post a comment on our wall with your favorite Shakespeare quote. A winner
will be selected when we reach 100 Likes so tell your friends to enter!
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ENTER TO WIN...
> Back to School
Skip Hop Backpack

We love the new little kid backpacks from Skip Hop. This fall the Zoo Pack collection
introduces the Zebra and Frog styles with whimsical details like little eyes that
stick out on top of the frog's head and ears on the zebra. Open it up and you'll
find a write-on name tag in the main compartment, an exterior insulated pouch
with extra pocket and a side pocket for a juice box or water bottle. Pack Junior's
lunch in a matching
Zoo lunchie.
ENTER TO WIN "Like" our Facebook page and post a comment telling
us what is your favorite Skip Hop item.
{ Backpacks $20, Lunchies $13, Skip
Hop }
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> Out on the Town
Maptote Onesies

Maptote's new line of onesies for babies are perfect for little jetsetters in
training or for those who simply want to give a shout out to their favorite city.
Made of 100% organic cottton baby rib, each unisex baby one piece outfit is hand
silk screened with water based ink and features a schematic map of either Miami,
Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Los Angeles or Paris. Available in sizes 3-6 month,
6-12 month and 12-18 month.
ENTER TO WIN "Like" our Facebook page and post a comment telling
us what is your favorite Maptote city.
{ Onesies $25, Maptote
}
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> For Moms
Tea Collection

The SF brand of children's clothing we've all come to love recently launched a
women's collection featuring stylish sweaters, chic scarfs and slim fit tops made
of 100% cotton. We love the Vaci Jacquard Cardigan, which is reminiscent of opulent
fashion during Budapest's art nouveau period and features a shawl-collar style
mixing ornate jacquard knit motif with a few sporty stripes.
{ Vaci Jacquard Cardigan $168, Tea
Collection }
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> Art for Your Everyday
Poketo for Traget

"Making art that goes beyond the traditional gallery space is exciting
to most artists because it has the possibility of reaching the widest audience."
says Angie Myung, half the duo behind Poketo. Led by husband-and-wife designers,
Poketo launched in 2003 and quickly became an innovator in limited-edition art-inspired
lifestyle wares. The duo has collaborated with hundreds of artists and most recently
launched a back-to-school collection for Target that includes umbrellas, laptop
cases, messenger bags and totes.
{ At Target, Poketo }
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> For Dads
Toms Fall Collection

Buy a pair like these new corduroy classics for fall, and TOMS will give a pair
of new shoes to a child in need.
{ Cord Men's Classics $54.00, Toms
}
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> Dress Your Table
Illuminated Sculpture

Giving a whole new look to the candlelight dinner, Fuz's new tabletop
sculptures for candles, electric tea lights or fuel cell are made of 100% recycled
plastic body and recycled wood base.
{ Luminary $119, Set of 4 $65,
Fuzz }
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> Pimp Your Stroller
smartphone holder

Parents don't let parents stroll and text. That's why there is now a
little gadget, called texthook, that allows you to attach your phone to the handlebar
of your stroller, bike and (if you must) a shopping cart. Say goodbye to fumbling
for your phone while you take your kid for a ride.
{ smartphone holder $119,
texthook }
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> Dress Your Dorm
Dorm Decor

College students--and by that we mean their parents--spend thousands
on decorations and furniture to deck out their living space. This book offers
tips for customizing store-bought items so your straight-A student can transform
a drab dorm room into a plush home away from home.
{ Dorm Decor $19.95,
Chronicle Books }
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Casa Kalika
Set within the exclusive gated community at Four Seasons Punta Mita in Mexico’s
Pacific Coast, Casa Kalika
is a sexy and airy private villa that oozes in laid back comfort and sophistication
thanks to impeccably designed interiors and a staff that caters to guests’
every whim.
Stress and the outside world melt away the moment I step through the giant
wooden doors that lead inside Casa Kalika. Located on the ninth fairway of a Jack
Nicklaus golf course, the villa was appropriately named Kalika, which means “golf
course” in the owner’s native tongue of Basque. But a typical and
stuffy golf club house this is not.
Indeed, Casa Kalika is quite possibly the most exotic yet easy-breezy villa you’ll
find this side of the Pacific Ocean. Inspired by the typical architecture of Bali,
the 10,000 square foot villa is decorated with artwork and accent pieces acquired
by the owners during vacations around the world, including Bali and the Seychelles
Islands. Paintings and art by Mexican artists also grace the walls of each bedroom
and selected spaces. Some of the most interesting furnishings in the house, however,
were custom made using local materials like stone, recycled glass and wood.
But the real focus at the villa is the jaw-dropping views of the tranquil waters
of Banderas Bay: you see it from the infinity pool as you gaze past the golf course,
as you wake from a siesta in a hammock under a palm tree, and from the five spacious
and uniquely decorated bedrooms where walls are completely retractable to let
in ocean breezes.
Days at the casa are spent in the shaded daybed on the deck, taking in the sunset
from the rooftop terrace or reading a book in a comfy chaise while the tranquil
flow of water drips down the stone waterwall. If a stay at Casa Kalika doesn’t
get you closer to nirvana, nothing will.

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> Monster Bubbles
Bubble me a bubble...
Forget blowing bubbles. This kit makes gi-ormous bubbles thanks to a little fan
that does all the hard work for ya. Just switch it on and enjoy the show. Perfect
for picnics, birthdays and camping trips.
{ Monster Bubbles $21.99, Alex
Toys }
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> Alphabeasties and Other Amazing Types
Oopsy Daisy
From an alligator made of aaa's to a zebra made of zzz's, the
alphabeasties in this book are ingeniously built out of multiple typefaces. Adults
and children will be engaged and delighted with the flaps, which lift to reveal
"beasties" for each letter of the alphabet.
{ Alphabeasties $19.99, Chronicle
Books }
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> Like a Bike
Only better...
Wind in his face and not a care in the world. Ahh, childhood summer days.There’s
nothing quite like riding a bike, particularly when you’re a kid. But most
children can’t ride a two-wheeled bike until they’re around six or
eight years old. In the meantime, you can help your little one develop the necessary
motor skills-–balancing, pushing and steering–-with the next best
thing: a balance bike from LikeaBike. Perfect for indoor or outdoors, this sturdy
wooden beaut features pneumatic tires and a comfy seat available in five different
colors. Kid wants to pimp his ride? No problem. Accessories (sold separately)
include a kick stand, trailer, hopper and more.
{ Monster Bike $315, LIKEaBIKE
}
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> Hug Me
Even napkins need affection
Have you hugged your napkin today? Set of four rings (two girls and two boys)
show your serviettes some love. Made of 100% wool felt. Also comes in recycled
black rubber, and pink and blue felt.
{ Napkin Hugs $15, Fuz
}

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> Bear Postcards
Cuz email is not always best
Each set of cards features six unique images of a bear in a magical world. Cards
are offset printed on beautiful card stock and packaged in a clear plastic sleeve.
Mail them, frame them, collect them all.
{ Postcards $12, 3
Fish Studios }
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> Hide and Teepee
Teepee for me
Going to the beach or a picnic in the park but all the shady
areas are taken? No worries, this teepee is the perfect haven away from the heat
of the sun. Washable and mildew-resistant, the outdoor teepees features two openings
to allow for cross breezes. When summer's over, just bring it inside and it becomes
a little getaway in a playroom.
{ Blue Sunset Outdoor Teepee $336, Tee
Pee For Me }
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THE BOOK
Pestos, Tapenades & Spreads
40 Simple Recipes for Delicious Toppings, Sauces, & Dips
By Stacey Printz
Photographs by Mark Lund
With little fuss and enormous flavor, transform everyday meals with simple
yet creative toppings, dips, and spreads. Forty recipes are paired with multiple
serving suggestions for producing yummy (and healthy!) dishes, from appetizers
to dinners. With few steps to follow and minimal ingredients to purchase, these
recipes—many of which are sensitive to vegans and those with nut and gluten
allergies—are built for speed and ease. Fifteen minutes is the total preparation
time for Classic Provençal Tapenade, Balsamic Fig and Caramelized Onion
Spread, and Rich Crab Spread. Using fresh ingredients and pantry staples, you'll
soon be whipping up tasty pesto faster than you can say "presto!"
> SNACK HAPPENED
Reusable
and washable snack bags.
{ Snack Happened $9.99, itzy
ritzy }
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THE RECIPE
Pistachio-Herb Pesto
This pesto is woven together with different herbal accents making for a complex
topping. The crunchy texture and concentrated flavor create a dynamic crust for
pork chops or sea bass.
INGREDIENTS
Ingredients
• 1/2 cup roasted, salted pistachio nuts
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh lemon-thyme
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 4 to 5 tablespoons olive oil
Makes about 1 cup
Place the nuts, thyme, parsley, tarragon, garlic, lemon juice and Parmesan
cheese into the bowl of a food processor and pulse until a coarse mixture forms.
With the machine running gradually stream in the oil and blend until the pesto
emulsifies.
Serving Suggestions
• Generously spoon over grilled or roasted pork chops.
• For a simple salad, thin the pesto with more olive oil, and spoon
over thick slices of fresh heirloom tomatoes.
• Paddle a thick layer of this pesto onto sea bass or halibut and broil
or bake.
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SUPERMARKET
SOUVENIR
Here's one way to stand out in a market flooded with bottled water: Replace the
streams and mountains usually found on labels with a snarky sense of humor.
Another Bloody Water is about $1.75 in Australian groceries.
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2010 HONDA ODYSSEY
Think a minivan can't be fun to drive? Think again. The Honday Odyssey
is nimble, comes loaded with features, can fit your entire family or possee (if
you roll seven deep, that is) and has plenty of room left over for cargo. Buyers
are attracted to the Odyssey not necessarily for its design--indeed this model
doesn't particularly strike any new ground when it comes to styling--but for its
practicality. Unlike other recent Honda models that flaunt their chunky front
and back, the Odyssey's look has remained relatively conservative. But what this
minivan misses on flashy design, it more than makes up for in other areas, particularly
in its clever use of interior space.
Interior The cabin comes furnished with everything you'd want
to keep the family busy, including a DVD entertainment system and 115-volt power
outlet (Gameboy anyone?). It also has three-zone climate control, alloy wheels,
power doors and power driver's seat. It's worth splurging for extra features like
power doors, rear-seating entertainment and the leather interior (a must for wiping
off sticky spills and messes).
What sets the Odyssey apart from other minivans is its firm suspension, high
chassis rigidity and precise steering that make for comfortable, smooth ride.
The minivan's punch comes courtesy of ample 3.5-liter V-6 and it also features
a fuel-saving cylinder deactivation system that shuts off two or three cylinders
when they're not needed and thus saves fuel.
There's plenty of room for the kids and if there's only four of you, the third-row
seat folds flat into the floor in a 60/40 split to provide more than enough space
for the family's camping equipment, a cooler, golf clubs and the pooch.
Safety Active head restraints in the front seats, stability
control, ABS with panic assist as well as front side and curtain airbags come
standard.
PROS: Integrated window shades. Large sliding doors are great
for quick and easy entry and exit, particularly when reaching in to attach a baby
into the carseat or helping a toddler into a booster seat. Easy loading thanks
to a low and level cargo floor.
CONS: No daytime running lights. Somewhat dated interior. Elevated road
noise even at low speeds.
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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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On Tippy Toes is a monthly magazine devoted to bringing modern families the
best in home and nursery design, healthy recipes, travel advice, environmentally
friendly toys and gifts from around the globe. Our experienced team of writers
seek out the most inspiring products and ideas found at the intersection of parenthood
and design.
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