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When I first started Could I Have That seven years ago I was living on my own and having a blast being twenty something Over the years Irsquove shared different aspects of how my lifestyle has changed from learning how to cook moving in with my boyfriend getting engaged planning a wedding remodeling our home traveling and then (drum roll) starting a family Becoming a mom feels like the greatest achievement to date for me I love love love it And while I do work a majority of the week I still find a day here and there to just be a mom because I love it so much From that place I wanted to share more about my experiences wishes and inspirations surrounding motherhood without bombarding Could I Have That With baby-related posts In other words I didnrsquot want to become a mommy blogger So I had this thought what if I produced a mini magazine to house it all in That way if you are a parent you can find all the fun content in one place I hope you enjoy the first issue of Could I Have That Mini as it wonrsquot be the last Itrsquos been a labor of love that all my friends have contributed to

xx Sam

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When I first started Could I Have That seven years ago I was living on my own and having a blast being twenty something Over the years Irsquove shared different aspects of how my lifestyle has changed from learning how to cook moving in with my boyfriend getting engaged planning a wedding remodeling our home traveling and then (drum roll) starting a family Becoming a mom feels like the greatest achievement to date for me I love love love it And while I do work a majority of the week I still find a day here and there to just be a mom because I love it so much From that place I wanted to share more about my experiences wishes and inspirations surrounding motherhood without bombarding Could I Have That With baby-related posts In other words I didnrsquot want to become a mommy blogger So I had this thought what if I produced a mini magazine to house it all in That way if you are a parent you can find all the fun content in one place I hope you enjoy the first issue of Could I Have That Mini as it wonrsquot be the last Itrsquos been a labor of love that all my friends have contributed to

xx Sam

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When I first started Could I Have That seven years ago I was living on my own and having a blast being twenty something Over the years Irsquove shared different aspects of how my lifestyle has changed from learning how to cook moving in with my boyfriend getting engaged planning a wedding remodeling our home traveling and then (drum roll) starting a family Becoming a mom feels like the greatest achievement to date for me I love love love it And while I do work a majority of the week I still find a day here and there to just be a mom because I love it so much From that place I wanted to share more about my experiences wishes and inspirations surrounding motherhood without bombarding Could I Have That With baby-related posts In other words I didnrsquot want to become a mommy blogger So I had this thought what if I produced a mini magazine to house it all in That way if you are a parent you can find all the fun content in one place I hope you enjoy the first issue of Could I Have That Mini as it wonrsquot be the last Itrsquos been a labor of love that all my friends have contributed to

xx Sam

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C O N T R I B U T O R S

P H O T O G R A P H E R

A R N A B A J R A K T A R E V I Ć

B O R N BOSNIA

FAV O R I T E C H I L D H O O D M E M O R YI spent my early childhood in Northwest Germany I still love

the layers cool rainy days and riding bikes through lush forest

that this time evokes To this day my preferred season is fall I

remember complaining about the heat during our long drive to

Slovenia for summer vacation but once we arrived at the Adriatic

it was summer love Those three weeks of childhood bliss in that

little town of Portorož are ingrained in my memory forever We

stayed in a bungalow resort and walked to the sea daily Evenings

were spent strolling into the city Thats the first time I saw fireflies

M A N A G I N G E D I T O R

M I C H A E L A T U T O RB O R N COLORADO

FAV O R I T E C H I L D H O O D M E M O R YVisiting the ocean with my family I was raised in a tiny town

in the mountains of Colorado but my family made annual

trips to the ocean throughout my childhood Whether it

was the rugged Big Sur coastline or the pristine turquoise

Caribbean beaches I was captivated by the ocean at a young

age Honestly being near the water is the main reason for my

move to California about eight years ago I live for warm sun

swaying palm trees gentle crashing waves and an iced latte

in my hand on the weekends here in Santa Barbara

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SUMMER 2016

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38P O O L P A R T Y

T he s eas on s bes t p i cks fo r Summer poo l s ide fun

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B E A U T Y C O U N T E R

S A F E amp S O U N DItrsquos alarming when you hear that so many beauty products contain

ingredients that can cause us harm and yet theyrsquore still allowed

to be used Beauty Counter one of my newfound favorites is

on a mission to inform people and create safe effective and

aesthetically cool products Irsquove become addicted to their

sunscreen lip gloss mascara face lotion and more so when I

heard they were releasing a line of baby products I immediately

scooped them up The Protective Balm literally cured Elinrsquos

diaper rash and the Soothing Oil has become a bedtime routine

ritualmdashafter the bath she loves getting a little legfoot massage

Shop more from this amazing line here beautycounter

J E N N I F E R F I S H E R

I T S P E R S O N A LFor years Irsquove worn different pieces from Jennifer Fisherrsquos

eponymous line of jewelry Each piece reminds me of a

time of my life and Irsquove become more and more addicted to

my growing collection of charm necklaces cuffs and rings

When Elin was born I knew it warranted a new addition so

I picked the one Irsquod had my eye on for a few years mdash the burnish white diamond cuff To this day itrsquos by far my most

coveted piece yet and I canrsquot wait to pass it down to her

someday For more personalized jewelry ideas be sure to

check out Jenniferrsquos website here jenniferfisherjewelry

A P E R S O N A L F A V O R I T E

Y E A R L I N G B Y D O E NWhen yoursquore favorite line comes out with childrenrsquos pieces itrsquos

pretty exciting Doen has been on repeat in my world lately so I

was beyond excited to put Elin in their newest mini Tulsi dress

100 of the proceeds for this sweet number go to Room To

Read a non profit that supports child literacy around the world

shopdoen

T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S

SUMMER 2016

C O U L D I H A V E T H A T

mini

6T I N Y T A L K

T ips Fun F inds And Ideas For Summer L ov in rsquo W i t h

Your L i t t l e Ones

16F L O W E R C H I L D

Summer P lay t ime D IY

28E L I N S R O O M

M A K E O V E RAn I ns ide L ook At E l i n s

Newly U pdated Room

9S P L I S H S P L A S HA Few Of Our Favor i te Ba t h t ime F inds

20S P L U R G E V S S T E A LT R A V E L W I T H T H E K I D SKID amp COE shows us how to t r ave l i n s t y le w i t h any budget t h i s summerb r ing t hek ids

38P O O L P A R T Y

T he s eas on s bes t p i cks fo r Summer poo l s ide fun

32S U M M E R P I C N I C F A S H I O NA S u m m e r p i cn i c wh e re s t rawb e r r y s ta in s an d ru n n in g w i ld a re we lco m e d PL U S t ips f o r su cce ss fu l p i cn i c w i t h t h e l i t t l e o n e s

44H A P P Y 1 S T B - D A Y E L I NRe l i v in g o u r g i r l s sp e c ia l 1 s t b i r t h d ay p a r t y

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B E A U T Y C O U N T E R

S A F E amp S O U N DItrsquos alarming when you hear that so many beauty products contain

ingredients that can cause us harm and yet theyrsquore still allowed

to be used Beauty Counter one of my newfound favorites is

on a mission to inform people and create safe effective and

aesthetically cool products Irsquove become addicted to their

sunscreen lip gloss mascara face lotion and more so when I

heard they were releasing a line of baby products I immediately

scooped them up The Protective Balm literally cured Elinrsquos

diaper rash and the Soothing Oil has become a bedtime routine

ritualmdashafter the bath she loves getting a little legfoot massage

Shop more from this amazing line here beautycounter

J E N N I F E R F I S H E R

I T S P E R S O N A LFor years Irsquove worn different pieces from Jennifer Fisherrsquos

eponymous line of jewelry Each piece reminds me of a

time of my life and Irsquove become more and more addicted to

my growing collection of charm necklaces cuffs and rings

When Elin was born I knew it warranted a new addition so

I picked the one Irsquod had my eye on for a few years mdash the burnish white diamond cuff To this day itrsquos by far my most

coveted piece yet and I canrsquot wait to pass it down to her

someday For more personalized jewelry ideas be sure to

check out Jenniferrsquos website here jenniferfisherjewelry

A P E R S O N A L F A V O R I T E

Y E A R L I N G B Y D O E NWhen yoursquore favorite line comes out with childrenrsquos pieces itrsquos

pretty exciting Doen has been on repeat in my world lately so I

was beyond excited to put Elin in their newest mini Tulsi dress

100 of the proceeds for this sweet number go to Room To

Read a non profit that supports child literacy around the world

shopdoen

C O U L D I H A V E T H A T mini

T I N Y T A L KT IPS FUN F INDS A ND IDE A S FO R

S UMMER LOVINrsquo W ITH YO UR L ITTLE O NES

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B E A U T Y C O U N T E R

S A F E amp S O U N DItrsquos alarming when you hear that so many beauty products contain

ingredients that can cause us harm and yet theyrsquore still allowed

to be used Beauty Counter one of my newfound favorites is

on a mission to inform people and create safe effective and

aesthetically cool products Irsquove become addicted to their

sunscreen lip gloss mascara face lotion and more so when I

heard they were releasing a line of baby products I immediately

scooped them up The Protective Balm literally cured Elinrsquos

diaper rash and the Soothing Oil has become a bedtime routine

ritualmdashafter the bath she loves getting a little legfoot massage

Shop more from this amazing line here beautycounter

J E N N I F E R F I S H E R

I T S P E R S O N A LFor years Irsquove worn different pieces from Jennifer Fisherrsquos

eponymous line of jewelry Each piece reminds me of a

time of my life and Irsquove become more and more addicted to

my growing collection of charm necklaces cuffs and rings

When Elin was born I knew it warranted a new addition so

I picked the one Irsquod had my eye on for a few years mdash the burnish white diamond cuff To this day itrsquos by far my most

coveted piece yet and I canrsquot wait to pass it down to her

someday For more personalized jewelry ideas be sure to

check out Jenniferrsquos website here jenniferfisherjewelry

A P E R S O N A L F A V O R I T E

Y E A R L I N G B Y D O E NWhen yoursquore favorite line comes out with childrenrsquos pieces itrsquos

pretty exciting Doen has been on repeat in my world lately so I

was beyond excited to put Elin in their newest mini Tulsi dress

100 of the proceeds for this sweet number go to Room To

Read a non profit that supports child literacy around the world

shopdoen

couldihavethatcom | SU MMER 2 0 1 6

7

B E A U T Y C O U N T E R

S A F E amp S O U N DItrsquos alarming when you hear that so many beauty products contain

ingredients that can cause us harm and yet theyrsquore still allowed

to be used Beauty Counter one of my newfound favorites is

on a mission to inform people and create safe effective and

aesthetically cool products Irsquove become addicted to their

sunscreen lip gloss mascara face lotion and more so when I

heard they were releasing a line of baby products I immediately

scooped them up The Protective Balm literally cured Elinrsquos

diaper rash and the Soothing Oil has become a bedtime routine

ritualmdashafter the bath she loves getting a little legfoot massage

Shop more from this amazing line here beautycounter

J E N N I F E R F I S H E R

I T S P E R S O N A LFor years Irsquove worn different pieces from Jennifer Fisherrsquos

eponymous line of jewelry Each piece reminds me of a

time of my life and Irsquove become more and more addicted to

my growing collection of charm necklaces cuffs and rings

When Elin was born I knew it warranted a new addition so

I picked the one Irsquod had my eye on for a few years mdash the burnish white diamond cuff To this day itrsquos by far my most

coveted piece yet and I canrsquot wait to pass it down to her

someday For more personalized jewelry ideas be sure to

check out Jenniferrsquos website here jenniferfisherjewelry

A P E R S O N A L F A V O R I T E

Y E A R L I N G B Y D O E NWhen yoursquore favorite line comes out with childrenrsquos pieces itrsquos

pretty exciting Doen has been on repeat in my world lately so I

was beyond excited to put Elin in their newest mini Tulsi dress

100 of the proceeds for this sweet number go to Room To

Read a non profit that supports child literacy around the world

shopdoen

8

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L O V E C H I L D P H O T O

F R E E Z I N G T I M EItrsquos amazing how fast our babies grow One second theyre

curled up like a ball in your arms sleeping ninety percent

of the time and the next theyrsquore running around talking up

a storm and reorganizing your shoe closet Itrsquos the photos

that become like gold and remind us of each sweet little

stage as time goes on But what if we had something better

than a 100+ goofy iPhone photos Enter Love Child Photo

a modern pop-up studio that captures kids in the most

authentic beautiful way you could imagine Head over to

their website to register your town as their next pit stop

or sign up for the next nearby location lovechildphoto

G J E N M I J E W E L R Y

M A M M A A N D M EWhen you can slip on a necklace wear it everyday

layer it with other pieces and forget about it until

someone compliments you on it you know itrsquos good

I have a few Gjenmi favorites that I wear on the

regular so when designer Jennifer Pak (also a mama)

came out with this sweet collection of mamma and

me pieces I had to share the news Elin now says

ldquonecklacerdquo in the most adorable high pitched way

and loves that we both have the same one gjenmi

H O P E A N D F O R T U N E

C O Z Y U PLondon-based fabric junkie and travel enthusiast Louise Holmes

recently launched Hope amp Fortune a line of incredibly soft baby

blankets made with organic cotton in the sweetest prints you

can imagine Think muted shades delicate prints and faded

stripes ldquoI want to make blankets that are beautiful ethical and

organic and create a community where all mothers and babies

are celebrated ldquo says Holmes One percent of each sale goes

towards Mothers2Mothers hopeandfortune

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raquo BEAUTY COUNTER KIDS BODY WASH

raquo BEAUTY COUNTER BEBE SHAMPOO

raquo GLOP amp GLAM CONDITIONER

raquo THE HONEST COMPANY SHAMPOO + BODY WASH

raquo BABYGANICS SHAMPOO + BODY WASH

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From lavender bubbles to apple shampoo these are a few of our favorite bathtime things

S P L I S H S P L A S H

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10SAMS SWEET BABY F INDS

1 I searched and searched for stylish baby journals and finally

found one that I love by promptly journals 2 little louise nyc handmade modern headbands clips crowns and more are so

sweet you canrsquot help but over buy a little or at least I always do

3 little concept a favorite uk pit stop for finding elin some of the

cutest baby clothes 4 the nuna leaf the best looking baby

gear I relied on for the first few months and referred a handful of

friends to

5 a sweet line of swimwear called minnow 6 monique lhouillierrsquos collection for pottery barn will easily make your

heart melt and inspire you to re-design your kiddos space

7 I picked up this doll for elin and she hasnrsquot put it down

8 aesthetically cool nursing covers and wraps from

modern wrap 9 noble carriage gift packages are

just about the most beautiful things to unwrap

10 so young lunch boxes and backpacks

Some of the best baby finds I stumbled across randomly and kept a running list to share at some point Here are ten favorites

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10SAMS SWEET BABY F INDS

1 I searched and searched for stylish baby journals and finally

found one that I love by promptly journals 2 little louise nyc handmade modern headbands clips crowns and more are so

sweet you canrsquot help but over buy a little or at least I always do

3 little concept a favorite uk pit stop for finding elin some of the

cutest baby clothes 4 the nuna leaf the best looking baby

gear I relied on for the first few months and referred a handful of

friends to

5 a sweet line of swimwear called minnow 6 monique lhouillierrsquos collection for pottery barn will easily make your

heart melt and inspire you to re-design your kiddos space

7 I picked up this doll for elin and she hasnrsquot put it down

8 aesthetically cool nursing covers and wraps from

modern wrap 9 noble carriage gift packages are

just about the most beautiful things to unwrap

10 so young lunch boxes and backpacks

Some of the best baby finds I stumbled across randomly and kept a running list to share at some point Here are ten favorites

1 Dolce amp Gabbana Fisherman Sandal

2 Bonpoint Gold Sandals

3 HampM Strawberry Sandals

4 Mel by Melissa Harmonic Flip Flop

5 Burberry Scalloped Sandal

PITTER PATTER5 S U M M E R S A N D A L S

and these

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E R L E AT H E R G O O D S

P I T T E R PA T T E RWhen handbag designer Emily Rosendahl started getting

a bit of baby fever she got to work on a new vertical

to spread her leather-stitching wingsmdashbaby moccasins

Turns out the options are just as fun when it comes to

clutches and tote bags Her simple handmade designs

come in a range of colors with suede ties various linings

and fur options to keep those teensy tootsie extra cozy

in the Winter Emily now has a baby boy named Waylon

and has expanded to a few other stylish baby essentials

that you can shop here erleathergoods

PITTER PATTER

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BOOK w o r mTOPTEN

Current favorite childrens books to stock in your

childrsquos libraries

Flora and the Flamingo

I Want My Hat Back

The Day The Crayonrsquos Quit

Night Animals

Gaston

Zoom

Wild One

The Book with No Pictures

Sparky

Dragons Love Tacos

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Supply Checklist- green floral tape- paper wrapped wire strips

- floral wire- variety of flower options

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flower childD I Y F L O W E R C R O W N S F O R S U M M E R P L A Y T I M E

Playtime is always more fun with a little bit of dress up Even though she is still young I love finding ways to be creative with Elin From music class to a little pretend play dress up I love seeing the world through her eyes and supporting her little creative spirit On a warm afternoon we sat down with my friend Lindsay and her daughter Ava to make some pretty little flower crowns for the girls In the end I think Elin was more into smelling the pretty flowers than wearing them but the overall process was enjoyable and we were successful in getting Ava to wear one for a little while For a bit of summer fun heres our quick little guide to building your own

Supply Checklist- green floral tape- paper wrapped wire strips

- floral wire- variety of flower options

- assortment of greenery- wire cutters- scissors- ribbons couldihavethatcom | SU MMER 2 0 1 6

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flower childD I Y F L O W E R C R O W N S F O R S U M M E R P L A Y T I M E

Playtime is always more fun with a little bit of dress up Even though she is still young I love finding ways to be creative with Elin From music class to a little pretend play dress up I love seeing the world through her eyes and supporting her little creative spirit On a warm afternoon we sat down with my friend Lindsay and her daughter Ava to make some pretty little flower crowns for the girls In the end I think Elin was more into smelling the pretty flowers than wearing them but the overall process was enjoyable and we were successful in getting Ava to wear one for a little while For a bit of summer fun heres our quick little guide to building your own

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On Ava Will amp Ivey Dress

On Elin Will amp Ivey Top

On Lindsey Hatch Dress

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The frame for the crowns is the paper wrapped wire strips We chose to use these specific strips because they are easy to work with and generally already cut to a decent size You could also fashion a frame out of regular wire The paper wrapping adds to the aesthetic but is not necessary Measure and bend the wire around the head to the desired size Some flower crowns are more of a headband and may not wrap all the way around Bend loops on either end for tie off ribbon

Choose your greens and flowers Start your crown with a layer of pretty greenery that covers the wire This will help create fullness and add texture Once you have your greenery yoursquoll tape it to the crown with your floral tape

With the greenery in place itrsquos time to add your flowers To attach each flower to the crown cut the flower stems to at least 3 inches long and using floral tape tape the stem to the crown You may want to wrap the floral tape several times to ensure that the stems are secure You can either pile on flowers equally around the whole crown or choose a larger focal bloom for the front or side of the crown

Once you feel happy about the fullness of the crown its always fun to add a little lace or ribbon for added texture We made half crowns and added lace to the ends of the wire for tie off

Honestly there is no wrong way to make flower crowns Theres so many great variations and its fun to include the kids creativity

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T R A V E LBR IN GTHE KIDS

Kid amp Coe is showing us how and where to

travel this Summer with your kids no matter

what the budget is

Yes you can take the kids Pack your bags pacifiers camera

and favorite stuffed animal

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T R A V E LBR IN GTHE KIDS

Kid amp Coe is showing us how and where to

travel this Summer with your kids no matter

what the budget is

Yes you can take the kids Pack your bags pacifiers camera

and favorite stuffed animal

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With plenty of space to explore and play escape with the kids to wind down in the country

raquo STELLA MCCARTNEY EMBROIDERED ROMPER

raquo STRAW HAT FOR MOMMA

raquo HONEST CO SUNSCREEN

raquo WASHED INDIGO PANT

raquo BARNEYS STRIPED JUMPER raquo FRESHLY PICKED SUEDE MOCCASIN

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DESTINATION

FEATURED The Ancient Highway Residence East Hampton

New to Kid amp Coe for summer season 2016 this light filled family home is full of interesting art including Tom Kelly and Slim Aarons photographs and is right between Sag Harbor and East Hampton with a beach nearby for every day of the summer

SPECS Sleeps 8 plus 4 babiesPRICE Starts at $1200 night

KIDampCOE TIPS FOR THE HAMPTONSbull The most expensive properties are closest to the beach and have a pool So

if you can cope with a short drive or walk to the beach or a property without a pool that will certainly save you $$

bull Most Hamptons properties are rented by the month as a minimum during the season (May - September) and many of them are large enough for at least two families so grab a friend and her family and split the cost with them to make your money go further

bull Note that a lot of beaches require permits - our homeowners may be able to help arrange them to make your stay easier

splurge

the hamptons

KIDampCOE TIPS FOR ALENTEJO PORTUGALbull Make the most of being in Portugal by trying the local cuisine Pasteis de

Nata Portuguese custard tarts with flaky pastry are a hit with all ages and Portuguese wine not just port is having a bit of a moment with its unique grapes and terroirs Alentejo wines include Touriga Nacional Aragonez Arinto Fernatildeo Pires and Roupeiro and are typically full-bodied

bull What else to buy in the region Alentejo is famed for its cork trees and upmarket boutiques sell anything from shoes and bags to cell phone cases made out of the material

steal

DESTINATION

FEATURED The Casa do Oc Alentejo Portugal

Portugal is a fantastic value destination right now with superb design properties like this one for a snip of the price you would find elsewhere In the Alentejo region famed for its dark skies and wine routes this architect-designed villa with a pool showcases the best of the countryrsquos style

SPECS Sleeps up to 15PRICE From euro400 night

portugal

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DESTINATION

FEATURED The Laight Residence No 2 New York City

In the heart of Tribeca with sweeping views of downtown Manhattan this spacious second floor loft gives you access to plenty of the cityrsquos best spots for kids and is a short walk from Washington Square Market and Soho making it really easy with younger children

SPECS Sleeps up to 4 adults and 3 babiesPRICE From $800night

KIDampCOE TIPS FOR NEW YORK CITYbull Whats to say that hasnrsquot been said a thousand times before about saving

cash on a trip to Manhattan Itrsquos a pricey place and thatrsquos not news When yoursquore looking for somewhere to stay properties in Brooklyn a short hop on the subway from Manhattan can work out as better value and certainly offer more space for a larger family as a rule You might even get a garden

bull For those hell bent on staying in the heart of the apple look out for properties with extras including roof terraces and gyms to make the most of your trip

bull Wed also recommend signing up to Time Out New York Kids newsletter for a heads up on the best things happening while youre there

new york city

KIDampCOE TIPS FOR MONTREAL CANADAbull Refresh your French skills before you go Montreal is the largest French

speaking city in North America Itrsquos always fun to have a few choice phrases up your sleeve if you want to try the best French dishes yoursquoll find classic restaurants in the Vieux Montreacuteal quarter

bull Plenty of sights in the city are free for visitors and the tourist board lists dozens of activities and events on its tourism page from street art to new exhibitions and Cirque du Soleil performances (the troupersquos HQ is just north of the city)

DESTINATION

FEATURED The Rue Dorion Residence Montreal Canada

This Montreal apartment truly is a steal in the popular Plateau Mont Royal neighborhood it is a short walk from the cityrsquos key attractions for a family weekend away to remember There are plenty of cozy spaces to relax in and the kids bedroom is full of toys and fun

SPECS Sleeps up to 5PRICE From $100night

montreal

splurge

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Sometimes the best change of pace is actually for the quicker -explore and play in the city

raquo ETIQUETTE CITY SOCK SET raquo RANDOM HOUSE THIS IS NEW YORK

raquo MINI CITY SHADES raquo KNITTED TAXI RATTLE

raquo BROOKLYN TEE amp STELLA MCCARTNEY SPLATTER SHORT

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Find that contrast in culture and lifestyle with the kids in tow on a beach far far away

raquo MINI SWIM TRUNK raquo STRAW TOTE FOR ALL THE BEACH ESSENTIALS

raquo HONEST CO SUNSCREEN

raquo ONE SHOULDER FLUTTER ONE PIECE

raquo EBROIDERED SUMMER TOP raquo STRIPED TURKISH TOWEL

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on a beach far far away

DESTINATION

FEATURED The Alto de Buzios Residence Brazil

Surrounded by tropical gardens this 14 bedroom property a few minutes from the beach in Buzios is the ideal rental for a group family getaway Bring your friends bring their kids and spend your days exploring the nearby beaches by boat

SPECS Sleeps 14PRICE From $3050 night

KIDampCOE TIPS FOR BRAZILbull The vast majority of the Kid amp Coe Brazilian collection are staffed villas

with a housekeeper concierge service and various catering options After a long flight and long drive to many of our beachfront properties having a meal ready for you and a fully-stocked fridge is a real life saver

bull Book capoeira classes for the kids as a way to experience local culture without being dragged around a museum This Brazilian martial art combines dance acrobatics and music and can be practiced on the beach while you relax in the sun And donrsquot bother to pack flip flops buy Brazilian Havaianas when you arrive giving you a souvenir and beach shoes in one

brazil

KIDampCOE TIPS FOR PHUKET THAILANDbull Journeys with small children can be something of an endurance test but

in Thailand make them part of the adventure With bumpy bus rides boat trips tuk tuk trips and even elephants to ride getting around Phuket can be part of the fun

bull The island has a lot of attractions for children the beach of course but also aquariums kid-focused museums and water parks What to take home Pick up colorful handicrafts triangle cushions and silks plus lacquered coconut bowls for pocket money prices

DESTINATION

FEATURED The Bang Tao Residence

For a far flung trip with the kids Thailand is great value This 2 bedroom penthouse has its feet in the sand of Bang Tao beach with astonishing views of the crystal clear Andaman Sea and is part of a resort offering babysitting concierge services and a fitness center

SPECS Sleeps up to 6 plus 2 babiesPRICE From only $260 night

thailand

splurge

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raquo ONE SHOULDER FLUTTER ONE PIECE

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When I originally designed Elinrsquos room I had no idea whether we were getting a boy or a girl since we waited to find out So I happily went with a color palette of soft neutral shades like white gray flax and slate (see inset) I loved the feeling of the room from the start Itrsquos always felt calm cool and tranquil It was a perfect vibe to welcome a baby in and Irsquom convinced it contributed to her good sleeping habits But as Elin has grown Irsquove had to make a few adjustments to fit her different milestones toy collection and levels of play I also decided it was time to welcome a little color into the room It all started with a pillow that I found at Atelier Atsuyo et Akiko in New York that says ldquoBon Nuitrdquo in hot pink The (almost) neon shade next to the neutral room was just what the space was needing So I went on a mission to find a few more hot pink accents to freshen up the space My next mission was finding a good system for all of Elinrsquos toys and books We were constantly cleaning them up and running out of storage space So I found a simple low bookshelf and used some of the cubbies for books and some for baskets with toys Now Elin can reach them herself and everything has a place The final addition to the room has been our favorite by far Every once in awhile Irsquod find Elin sitting next in her room flipping through books all on her own It was amazing to see her being so independent and entertaining herself so I wanted to create a place in her room to encourage it even more I remember loving forts as a kid so I started doing a little research A teepee would have taken up too much space so I went with a linen canopy I found in a dusty rose color We put twinkle lights inside and made it a cozy nook with a sheepskin rug and a custom pillow from Diani Living Every night Elin darts into the canopy and points up and says ldquotarrdquo So we turn on the twinkle lights and read books together and itrsquos becoming one of the sweetest routines of our day

EL INS ROOM

MAY 2016

refreshed

BEFORE

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When I originally designed Elinrsquos room I had no idea whether we were getting a boy or a girl since we waited to find out So I happily went with a color palette of soft neutral shades like white gray flax and slate (see inset) I loved the feeling of the room from the start Itrsquos always felt calm cool and tranquil It was a perfect vibe to welcome a baby in and Irsquom convinced it contributed to her good sleeping habits But as Elin has grown Irsquove had to make a few adjustments to fit her different milestones toy collection and levels of play I also decided it was time to welcome a little color into the room It all started with a pillow that I found at Atelier Atsuyo et Akiko in New York that says ldquoBon Nuitrdquo in hot pink The (almost) neon shade next to the neutral room was just what the space was needing So I went on a mission to find a few more hot pink accents to freshen up the space My next mission was finding a good system for all of Elinrsquos toys and books We were constantly cleaning them up and running out of storage space So I found a simple low bookshelf and used some of the cubbies for books and some for baskets with toys Now Elin can reach them herself and everything has a place The final addition to the room has been our favorite by far Every once in awhile Irsquod find Elin sitting next in her room flipping through books all on her own It was amazing to see her being so independent and entertaining herself so I wanted to create a place in her room to encourage it even more I remember loving forts as a kid so I started doing a little research A teepee would have taken up too much space so I went with a linen canopy I found in a dusty rose color We put twinkle lights inside and made it a cozy nook with a sheepskin rug and a custom pillow from Diani Living Every night Elin darts into the canopy and points up and says ldquotarrdquo So we turn on the twinkle lights and read books together and itrsquos becoming one of the sweetest routines of our day

EL INS ROOM

MAY 2016

refreshed

BEFORE

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Out in the Field5 TIPS FOR A PICNIC WITH THE KIDDOS

1 Think about the sun Pick a shady spot or

plan ahead with sunscreen and an umbrella

2 Invest in reusable bamboo or plasticware

3 Donrsquot forget water for the kids and of

course wine for the mamas

4 Pack light Itrsquos tempting to bring a lot of

stuff but really you should only need one

load of things

5 Do the laundry right when you get home to

avoid food and stains drying

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Out in the FieldA Summer picnic where strawberry stains

and running wild are welcomed

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Out in the FieldA Summer picnic where strawberry stains

and running wild are welcomed

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Little Ava in a picnic favorite romper from Egg by Susan Lazar

Custom Peruvian Pillows from El Hummingbird found here

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Summer picnic styling

details as follows

On Kristian Ulla Johnson eyelet

dress (similar)

On Sam DOcircEN dress

On Lindsey Isabel Marant tassel

dress (similar)

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Elins picnic dress by Gap Click here

to shop similar Jesses striped tee also by Gap See

details here

Baskets and wood bowl from Diani Living

in Santa Barbara

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raquo FAR LEFT STELLA MCCARTNEY OCTOPUS TOWEL PONCHO JCREW FLIPPERS raquo MIDDLE STELLA MCCARTNEY GRAY SWIM SHORTS amp GAP ALLIGATOR TEE raquo RIGHT GAP STRAWBERRY SWIMSUIT

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SWIM PLAY LAUGHWhatever sunny adventures this Summer has in store

for you be sure to make a splash in style

raquo GAP LINEN PANTS amp TEE raquo RED SUNGLASSES

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raquo ON ELIN

OEUF TEE SHIRT

raquo STELLA MCCARTNEY OCTOPUS

TOWEL PONCHO

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raquo ON AVA GAP STRIPED SWIMSUIT

raquo ON ELIN

MARYSIA BIKINI

raquo STRIPED SUIT FROM JCREW

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raquo ON ELIN EBERJAY MINI SUIT

raquo ON JESSE

GAP LINEN PANTS

amp TEE

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raquo ON ELIN

MARYSIA BIKINI

HAPPY B IRTHDAY EL IN MAE

11 16 2015

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You have to roll with it Elinrsquos first birthday was a textbook example of this

I had a Parisian circus themed birthday all planned and a sweet spot reserved

right next to a dreamy little carousel Everything down to the Motherrsquos pink

and white circus cookies were ready to go

Forty eight hours before the party my husband informed me that

there was a chance of rain in the forecastmdashbut no So we watched and

watched the forecast read weather radars and finally decided to move the

party to my in-laws house (our house couldnrsquot fit the guest list) two hours

before it started Thank goodness we did because the ldquopossible chance of

rainrdquo was more like a flash flood that started right before the party So we

hustled and somehow put together an indoor picnic and called in a favor to

a family friend to hold a music hour as entertainment After it was all over I

couldnrsquot have imagined it any other way Best of all the birthday girl seemed

to love every minute

If therersquos one thing Irsquove learned as a parent itrsquos this

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You have to roll with it Elinrsquos first birthday was a textbook example of this

I had a Parisian circus themed birthday all planned and a sweet spot reserved

right next to a dreamy little carousel Everything down to the Motherrsquos pink

and white circus cookies were ready to go

Forty eight hours before the party my husband informed me that

there was a chance of rain in the forecastmdashbut no So we watched and

watched the forecast read weather radars and finally decided to move the

party to my in-laws house (our house couldnrsquot fit the guest list) two hours

before it started Thank goodness we did because the ldquopossible chance of

rainrdquo was more like a flash flood that started right before the party So we

hustled and somehow put together an indoor picnic and called in a favor to

a family friend to hold a music hour as entertainment After it was all over I

couldnrsquot have imagined it any other way Best of all the birthday girl seemed

to love every minute

If therersquos one thing Irsquove learned as a parent itrsquos this

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C O U L D I H A V E T H A T minicopy CO PYR IGHT C OULD I HAV E THAT 2016