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Today we celebrate International Women’s Day to honor all women around the world—young and old, and everyone in between. On this meaningful day, we would like to spotlight our founder, Kim Slicklein. Kim—social entrepreneur, life-long humanitarian and mother of two—is the inspirational business mind behind Macrae Skye. As an expert with more than 20+ years of experience in sustainability and social enterprise, Kim combined her passion for both to create Macrae Skye—a children’s sustainable and circular clothing line to help drive change in the apparel industry. Macrae Skye’s designs are inspired by Kim’s experiences living around the world with her...

What is sensory processing disorder?  Sensory processing disorder (SPD) is a condition where a person has troubling processing stimulation. The person suffering from SPD can be hypersensitive to sound, sight and touch. Five to 16 percent of school-aged children suffer from this sort of sensory overload, which can affect one or more senses.  It’s very important that children suffering from SPD live in environments that support their needs and come in contact with items that texturally are soft and smooth to the touch. Clothing is a serious consideration when it comes to children with sensory processing disorder. Tactile sensitivities can...

Getting your kids dressed in the morning can be a hassle. With the help of Macrae Skye, we can help you make mornings stress-free. For our top tips, keep reading! Have more of a capsule-style wardrobe, so everything matches easily  Having a capsule of basics and fun prints can help to put together outfits. For example, our Vintage Caden Tee can be paired with so many pants like our Ryno Joggers or even jeans. In fact, most of the Macrae Skye pieces can be mixed and matched interchangeably, making early morning clothing choices a cinch!  Although trendy outfits can be...