Rothy’s Just Dropped Your Kids’ New Favorite Sneaker

by Gabby CullenMarch 17, 2019

Your daughter loves her pairs of Rothy’s loafers about as much as you love your flats. Well, now your son can get in on the action with the brand-new kids’ sneaker line—which has sizes and prints for both boys and girls! Made with the same sustainable practices as the adult shoe, keep reading to discover your kids’ new favorite slip-on shoe.

The Details

Rothy’s launched a girls’ loafer line in 2018, and they’ve already achieved the same cult-favorite status of their adult counterpart, so the next step for Rothy’s was to introduce a slip-on shoe that every kid can wear. Tested out by active, busy kids, the sneakers are washable and offered in 10 different colors and prints inspired by the bright colors of the 1970s. Like all Rothy’s shoes, the sneaker has an athletic outsole, and the stretchy knit is made out of recycled water bottles.

“As a team, we loved seeing the response to our Girls’ Loafer last year. For many, the product fostered mother-daughter conversations about sustainability and recycling,” said Rothy’s Creative Director Erin Lowenberg. “When our customers started asking for a girls’ version of our sneaker we thought, why not include the whole family? The Kids’ Sneaker is a playful and gender-neutral shoe for little ones to learn about sustainability and play with happy feet—and they’re machine washable to boot!”

What’s the secret behind Rothy’s?

Rothy’s is a three-year-old company founded by Stephen Hawthornthwaite and Roth Martin, looking to re-imagine the stylish classics. They didn’t want career women to have to choose between style and comfort, so instead, they created an incredibly durable, machine-washable, flexible shoe that moves with the foot. The shoe was a hit and continues to wow.

And, they care about the process. Each shoe allows for less than 5% waste, rather than the typical 35% of materials that end up on a production floor. Rothy’s uses recycled water bottles to create their popular fabrics, and to date, they’ve repurposed over 25 million water bottles. And, each shoe is 100% recyclable: materials include recycled foam, vegan and other non-toxic adhesives and each shoe has a carbon-free rubber sole. Talk about being light on your feet.

Where to Buy Them

The brand-new sneaker line from Rothy’s is offered in sizes 10-4. Available at rothys.com, $55 a pair. If you happen to be in San Francisco, stop by the brick and mortar store located at 2448 Fillmore St. in San Francisco, CA

—Gabby Cullen

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Should Your Childcare Provider Get Paid Time Off?

By Lauren Lewis

Tinybeans Voices Contributor

January 17, 2019

Photo: Lauren Lewis via Raising Littles Photography

I hear it all the time—online, in interviews, in mom groups—parents complaining because their provider took a scheduled vacation day, a.k.a., paid time off. The parent has to find alternate care, but they still have to pay daycare.

I also hear: “It’s not fair!” “If they aren’t providing the service, why should I have to pay?” “I don’t get paid time off—why should they?”

True, you don’t get paid time off when you have to stay home with your child. However, there are plenty of working families who do. In fact, most people who work a career, get paid time off. and let’s face it—you want a provider who sees her job as a career, not a temporary working situation.

So you don’t get paid time off and your provider wants paid time off. You don’t feel that’s very fair. Now, the mom in me wants to say, “Fair is a place where you ride the rides and get cotton candy. Life isn’t fair.” However—this is your livelihood, your child and the person you trust to help raise your child. So your concern is understandable.

Let’s put this into perspective. Here are some “perks” you likely get at your job—that your daycare provider doesn’t get:

Overtime
Lunch breaks
Adult interaction
To pee in private
To drink coffee—while it’s still hot
A 401k

So, here’s the deal.

We know that when we take time off from work, it inconveniences you. We know. For our family, when we go on vacation, I am well aware that I have five other families who now have to take time off to compensate for my fun. Guilt doesn’t cover it. I used to hate planning family vacations, for the sole reason that I didn’t want to tell my parents that I’m taking time off.

(In fact, to be perfectly candid, I don’t take my vacations paid because of the guilt. I do, however, take major holidays paid. And after four years of running a family childcare home, I finally gave myself a few sick days in my contract.)

Here’s why childcare providers both need and deserve some paid time off:

You value yourself. As a childcare provider, mother, wife and woman, you have value. You have an important job which demands a lot and as such, you need to practice self care. Part of practicing that self care is the ability to take time off to reconnect with yourself and your family—and the same value applies to your childcare provider.

Your childcare provider values their job. It seems like a contradiction—but I believe most moms understand—we are better parents when we have time to fill our own cups. As caregivers of your kids, have this amazing, beautiful honor of shaping and raising your children and we don’t take it lightly. We want to do it well. But it’s nearly impossible to pour out of yourself when your own private cup is empty.

We can’t be the “Mom who smiles” all the time without taking care of ourselves, too. To put it simply, being a good childcare provider and practicing self-care go hand-in-hand. And that means, very frequently, paid time off.

Take it from me: childcare providers need to take time for themselves. Parents, respect the person helping raise your children and understand their need for self-care. It just helps them better able to give your littles all the love and care they need.

Lauren Lewis

Tinybeans Voices Contributor

As a childcare provider, photographer and writer, I get motherhood, from feeling like you're doing too much and not enough to finding your identity somewhere between "I am woman, hear me roar" and "I am mom, hear me yell." I see you, I've been there. We are in it together.

We Need This LEGO Vacuum Like Whoa

by Shahrzad WarkentinAugust 1, 2018

If you have even one LEGO set at home, chances are you have the very painful first-hand experience of the agony of stepping on one. Oh those pointy little bricks, that somehow manage to camouflage themselves on your rug despite being candy-colored. Fear not, for a new DIY LEGO vacuum is here to save your feet.

This LEGO vacuum isn’t just good for the sole—it’s also a helpful way to clean up when play time is over for your mini master builders. Using the suction of a regular vacuum, the hose picks up LEGO bricks from the ground and deposits them into a storage container for instant clean up.

If you’re hoping to score one of these incredible devices in a store, you’re out of luck. Despite the fact that many parents would pay an arm and a leg (or at least a sore foot) for one of these, LEGO isn’t selling these. This ingenious DIY contraption was created by YouTuber The King of Random.

If you happen to be somewhat handy, you can follow the instructions on the YouTube video and make a LEGO vacuum of your very own. But LEGO, if you’re watching—you could have a pretty lucrative new product on your hands that parents would be more than happy to fork over fistfuls of cash to buy!

—Shahrzad Warkentin

Featured photo: The King of Random via YouTube

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This Genius Kids Shoe Hack Is So Ridiculously Simple & Super Helpful

by Keiko ZollMarch 26, 2018

Ever see one of those amazingly simple parenting hacks and say to yourself, “Why didn’t I think of that?!” That’s exactly what I—and hundreds of other internet parents did when we saw this genius kids shoe hack on Reddit posted Monday. In the r/Mommit subreddit, a user posted a photo of his kids’ shoes, but with one startlingly simple hack that literally had my mouth hanging open with how smart it is.

42-year-old Aaron Banikiotes is a realtor from Herndon, Virginia. He’s also a parent of a three-year-old boy named Eli who sometimes put his shoes on the wrong feet. Banikiotes solution? “Add a smiley face to your kid’s shoes so they know when the shoes are on the right feet,” he wrote on Reddit. Behold the brilliance:

Photo courtesy: Aaron Banikiotes

Oh, but the brilliance doesn’t stop there. “I put a frown face on the other side,” Banikiotes told Red Tricycle.

If this feels like overkill, head to the Reddit comments, where other parents can totally understand that yes, sometimes they need a sign even if kids manage to get the shoes on but need a some kind of helping symbol on the other side, too. “Genuinely great idea. You would think kids can tell their shoes feel funny on the wrong feet,” one Redditor commented. “Sadly this is not the case.”

Banikiotes came up with the idea to label his son’s shoes when his son would come home from daycare with his shoes on the wrong feet. Originally, he thought of putting simply an R and an L on the inside outer sole of each shoe. “I’m 42 and it took me more than 5 years to learn right and left. This [idea] just came to me within the past couple of days,” he said via direct message.

But what about those shoes you don’t want to—on can’t—draw on with Sharpie marker? Another Redditor weighed in with this idea: “You can also cut a sticker in half and stick it on their insoles if the rubber on the shoe is too dark to write on,” Redditor pineapplepretzel commented. While this might not be a new trick for some parents, for those Reddit parents like myself, this revelation is just too forehead-smacking-ly smart not to share.

This is a great way to get your child to put shoes on the right feet! All you need to do is cut a sticker in half and place in each shoe. pic.twitter.com/RJZwoaQwYw

— Moody Childhood Ctr (@MoodyChildhood) January 10, 2017

Awkward parenting confession: My kid put on his shoes this weekend and made it down two flights of stairs, out the door, into the car and to a friend’s house before any of us realized his sneakers were on the wrong feet. Ah, yet another mom of the year moment. Now with this little kid shoe hack, we can avert shoe mixups in the future.

What are some of your brilliant parenting discoveries? Share your favorite parenting hacks in the comments.

—Keiko Zoll

Featured photo Alexas_Fotos via Pixabay

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On Your Mark, Get Set, Go! 9 Festive Holiday Fun Runs

by Abbey McGeeOctober 10, 2015

With Thanksgiving coming up, closely followed by even more holiday eating, it’s the perfect time to get some preventative exercise in and support several local charities at the same time. If your fam is ready for some turkey trottin’ and reindeer runnin’ this holiday season, read on and get ready to lace up your tennies and participate in these local fun runs.

Seattle Turkey Trot

Start your Turkey Day off with some energy burnin’ fun at the 9th Annual Seattle Turkey Trot benefiting the Ballard Food Bank. This low-key run begins at 9 a.m. and offers a way for the community to come together, have fun and help out others in need. The scenic run starts in the Sunset Hill neighborhood near Ballard and finishes at Golden Gardens Park. Race organizers recommend parking at Golden Gardens and walking to the start line. There are several staircases and a trail to get up the hill to the start line. Psst... make sure you allow plenty of time to walk to the starting line and to pick up your t-shirt (pre-race pick-up is strongly encouraged on the evening of Nov. 25 at the Ballard Food Bank).

Good to Know: Strollers are allowed, however you will need to get the stroller between the park and the starting line. The best way to do this is to have someone drop you off at the start line and then go park your car. Shirts are available after the race on a first come, first serve basis.

Registration Costs: $25/Adults and $15/Kids (10 & under) until Nov. 17; $35/Adults and $20/Kids after Nov. 17.

N.W. 85th St. and 32nd Ave. N.W.
Seattle, Wa 98117
Online: seattleturkeytrot.org

photo: Seattle Turkey Trot

Does your family have a favorite holiday run or walk? Tell us about it in the Comments below.

— Abbey McGee

feature photo courtesy of the Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis

Get Your Kicks: 8 Places to Score Cool Summer Shoes

by Allison RasmussenJune 4, 2015

With summer right around the corner, it’s time to start planning out your days. Whether you have bike riding, playground playing, hiking, popsicle eating or soaking up some rays at the beach on your agenda, your summer-lovin’ little ones will need the appropriate footwear. Make sure you have them covered (literally) by shopping at one of these fantastic shoe stores. Your kiddo is sure to have the coolest kicks on the playground.

Photo: Travis Swan via Flickr

Sole Food
It’s no secret we love local shops, so of course Sole Food in University Village made our shoe list. They offer brands and unique styles not found in other stores. Best part? If you see something online that strikes your fancy, you can have it shipped right to the store and they’ll email you when it arrives.

2619 N.E. Village Ln.
Seattle, Wa 98105
206-526-7184
Online: shopsolefood.com
Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Photo: Bill G. via Yelp

Hennie McPennie
Another locally owned business on Mercer Island is Hennie McPennie. Not sure what size your wee one is (who can keep track these days with all the growing)? No problem! The nice folks at Hennie McPennie will measure for you using a brannock device which not only measures the length, but also the width and arch. Even if a shoe is uber-cute on, you gotta make sure the fit is precise. In addition to shoes, they also sell toys, so feel free to browse after you’ve scored the perfect pair of shoes.

3043 78th Ave. S.E.
Mercer Island, Wa 98040
206-232-0495
Online: henniemcpennie.com
Hours: Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m.; Closed on Mon.

Photo: Keren Ten via Flickr

The Sneakery
Shoes and socks galore is what you’ll find at The Sneakery. Perhaps best known for their wide array of crazy, unique socks (they have a huge wall dedicated just for them), they also have some of the most popular brands of shoes. Even if you’re just shopping for your mini me, feel free to browse your size as well, we won’t judge! Good to know: The West Seattle location closed as of April 30, 2015.

612 N.W. 65th Ave.
Seattle, Wa 98127
206-297-1786
Online: thesneakery.com
Hours: Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.; Closed Mon.

Photo: Stephanie P. via Yelp

Nordstrom
Hands down one of the best shoe departments in the Seattle area is at the Bellevue Square Nordstrom. Not only do they carry every style and brand imaginable, but the employees are great with kids, even those extra squirmy ones who have no interest in shoe shopping! And free balloons and interactive drawing boards (to keep kiddos busy during the shoe buying process) makes the trip across the bridge totally worth it.

Bellevue Square
100 Bellevue Square
Bellevue, Wa 98004
425-455-5800
Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9:30 a.m-9:30 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Downtown Seattle
500 Pine St.
Seattle, Wa 98101
206-628-2111
Hours: Mon-Sat: 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Westfield Southcenter Mall
100 Southcenter Mall
Tukwila, Wa 98188
206-246-0400
Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Northgate Mall
401 NE Northgate Way
Seattle, Wa 98125
206-364-8800
Hours: Mon.-Sat.,10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun.,11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Alderwood Mall
3200 184th Street S.W.
Lynnwood, Wa 98037
425-771-5755
Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Online: shop.nordstrom.com

Photo: Kristina Moy

REI
One of the things we love about living in the Northwest is that our summers are arguably the best around. Whether it be playing at the beach, hiking or running around the playground, your little adventurer will need the right shoes. REI has you covered for high-quality outdoor shoes. They carry all of the best brands that will keep little tootsies protected. At the downtown Seattle location, reward them with a trip to the tree house and a smoothie (located next to the children’s section) for being patient.

222 Yale Ave. N.
Seattle, Wa 98109
206-233-1944
Online: rei.com/stores/seattle
Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

3000 184th St. S.W.
Lynnwood, Wa 98037
425-640-6200
Online: rei.com/stores/alderwood
Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

735 N.W. Gilman Blvd.
Issaquah, Wa 98027
425-313-1660
Online: rei.com/stores/issaquah
Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

7500 166th Ave. N.E.
Redmond, Wa 98052
425-882-1158
Online: rei.com/stores/redmond
Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

240 Andover Park W.
Tukwila, Wa 98188
206-248-1938
Online: rei.com/stores/tukwila
Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

3825 S. Steele St.
Tacoma, Wa 98409
253-671-1938
Online: rei.com/stores/tacoma
Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Photo: simone.brunozzi via Flickr

Stride Rite
It’s no secret that kids grow like weeds, and are, shall we say, a bit rough on their shoes. Sometimes it’s hard to justify spending a lot of money on something that won’t last long, enter Stride Rite. They have an awesome selection at fantastic prices! Have a super hero connoisseur or a princess lovin’ gal? Stride Rite has all the best character shoes sure to please everyone.

188 Bellevue Sq. Mall
Bellevue, Wa 98004
425-453-0101
Online: striderite.com
Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

561 S. Fork Ave. S.W.
North Bend, Wa 98045
425-831-2004
Online: striderite.com
Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Photo: Army.mil via Flickr

DSW
You can’t go wrong with looking for shoes at DSW, aka Designer Shoe Warehouse. They have a HUGE selection of shoes for all activities including: Keen, New Balance, Steve Madden and Nike, just to name a few. Plus, there are so many locations around town that you won’t have to go far to get some new kicks.

Northgate Mall
401 N.E. Northgate Way
Seattle, Wa 98125
206-367-1289
Online: dsw.com
Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Factoria Mall
4001 Factoria Mall S.E.
Bellevue, Wa 98006
425-641-2190
Online: dsw.com
Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Southcenter Square
17100 Southcenter Parkway
Tukwila, Wa 98188
206-575-6985
Online: dsw.com
Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Bear Creek Village
17158 Redmond Way
Redmond, Wa 98052
425-861-9658
Online: dsw.com
Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Alderwood Parkway Plaza
19401 Alderwood Mall Parkway
Lynnwood, Wa 98036
425-673-9080
Online: dsw.com
Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Seatac Village Shopping Center
1824 S. 320th
Federal Way, Wa 98003
253-529-1857
Online: dsw.com
Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

photo: My Three Little Birds Facebook page

Another awesome option is shopping local at one of the fab consignment stores Seattle and the Eastside have to offer. You won’t have to drop a wad of cash to get some stylish summer shoes, which means you won’t feel bad when your tots outgrow them in what feels like a couple weeks’ time.

Where do you like to summer shoe shop for your kids? Let us know in the Comments below.

— Allison Rasmussen

Rock On! The Scoop on Plae Kids Shoes & Red Tricycle’s Exclusive Event

by Brandi McWadeMarch 29, 2015

Your kids scurry up the jungle gym and use your couch cushions as trampolines. Red Tricycle and Plae Kids Shoes recently teamed up to give a few lucky energetic kiddos an outlet to play at Portland’s Planet Granite. Scroll through the photos to get an insider look at this exclusive event.

Before these Portland kids hit the rock climbing wall they were given a safety tutorial by the pros at Planet Granite and outfitted with all the equipment they needed to scale to new heights.

Using their strength, energy and determination, these mini climbers ascended the rock climbing wall without batting an eye lash.

On their feet to help them climb were a pair of Plae Kids Shoes. These shoes, which were meant for climbing, feature a flexible sole, shock absorption, a toe guard and active traction to enable a smooth climb up.

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Inside a Day of Rock Climbing With Plae Kids Shoes

by Brandi McWadeMarch 29, 2015

From the climbing to the top of the playground jungle gym to mastering their multiplication tables, your kids are used to scaling to new heights in all areas of their life. Plae Kids Shoes and Red Tricycle teamed up to encourage your little adventurers to climb even further and aim for the stars at an exclusive rock climbing event at Bridges Rock Gym in El Cerrito. Scroll through the photos below to get an inside look at this cool event.

Before scurrying up the walls at Bridges Rock Gym, the kids got a lesson in safety from the pro instructors.

Climbing works up a big-time appetite. After conquering the climbing wall, Charlie slurps down a delicious GoGo squeeZ.

The mini climbers each got to scale to new heights with a brand new pair of Plae Kids Shoes. These shoes were meant for climbing with shock absorption, a flexible sole and active traction.

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Disney on Ice presents Let’s Celebrate! Giveaway Official Rules

by Abby BiernatDecember 22, 2014

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$1500 Holiday Shopping Spree Official Rules

by Abby BiernatOctober 10, 2014

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A purchase does not improve your chance of winning. Void where prohibited, taxed or otherwise restricted by law. Subject to all federal, state and local laws.

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Limit is one entry per email address and by participating in this sweepstake program, you are automatically signed up for Red Tricycle’s free e-mail newsletter.

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Unless otherwise specified in an individual contest post, entry to this contest is limited to one email per entry. All associated email addresses must be valid and deliverable.

WINNING:

On or about December 18th, 2014, Sponsor will select one (1) potential grand prize winner and three (3) potential runner ups in a random drawing from all eligible entries received throughout the Sweepstakes Period. The odds of winning will be determined by the number of entries. The winners will be selected in a random drawing from all eligible entries received whose decisions regarding all aspects of the Sweepstakes shall be final and binding. On or about December 18th, 2014, potential winners will be notified by the valid email submitted for entry and may be required to complete an Affidavit of Eligibility, Liability and Publicity Release (unless prohibited by law) and any other documents required by Sponsor, which must be returned to and received by Sponsor within seven (7) calendar days of issuance.If a winner does not contact Red Tricycle within 24 hours, declines to accept a prize, or in the event that a prize or prize notification is returned as undeliverable, the winner will be disqualified and the Sponsor may elect, at its own discretion, to select an alternate winner. By participating, entrants release Sponsor, and their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliated businesses, advertising and promotion agencies and the officers, directors, employees and agents of each from any and all liability, damages or causes of action (however named or described) for injuries, damages or losses to persons and property which may be sustained in connection with receipt, enjoyment, ownership or use of the prize, and winner grants permission to Sponsor to use winner’s name, age, city, state, photograph or likeness for advertising and promotional purposes without additional compensation or approval (where lawful).

DISPUTES:

SPONSOR:

This sweepstakes is sponsored by Red Tricycle, Inc.. Sponsor reserves the right to cancel the Sweepstakes at any time and substitute another promotion in its place.

REQUEST FOR WINNER’S NAME:

For the name of the winner (available after December 18th, 2014), send a self-addressed, stamped, envelope by December 25, 2014 to: 150 Gate Five Road Ste:203 Sausalito, CA 94965 to request Winner’s name.

THE PROMOTION IS IN NO WAY SPONSORED, ENDORSED, ADMINISTERED BY, OR ASSOCIATED WITH, FACEBOOK.

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