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Our soon-to-be 2nd grader has been "saving up" for a pony for years so she was delighted when I showed her the THREE different horse-themed patterns available for backpacks through Wildkin. The Horse Dreams Crackerjack Backpack (shown in the photos) probably works best for the 6-10 age range, but there are many different sizes to […]
Here's something fun for around the dinner table during that first week back to school - and beyond! Pull out a TableTopics cube and see where the conversation takes you. The questions in the "Family" edition are universally appealing for all ages. Examples: "What is your favorite thing to do at recess?" and "Would you […]
If you have a voracious reader in the house and haven't discovered Book Darts yet, let me introduce you! These pretty metal markers allow you to mark your favorite quotes - without highlighting or underlining! Just keep the lovely little tin near your bedside or in your backpack to conveniently remember your favorite parts. Ideal […]
You've probably seen Mead folders, binders, and notebooks during your back-to-school shopping spree - either this year or in past years. They are a market leader for school staples, but did you know they also roll out fun designs each school year? This year, you can choose glittery inspirational quotes: animals: botanical boutique: And MORE! We're […]
Our family is pretty particular when it comes to water bottles - for ourselves and for our kids! Our key criteria: No straws (difficult to clean; unsanitary) Wide enough to fill with ice Spill-proof Easy to open/close Check, check, check for the Nalgene brand! They offer a wonderful selection of smartly designed water bottles for […]
Our family was first introduced to ZÜCA carry-all bags seven years ago – and they quickly trumped all other carry-ons in our luggage collection! These smartly-designed, rollable suitcases include usable pockets and slick wheels. As a bonus, the bag actually doubles as a (decently-comfortable) seat. Our almost-10-year-old daughter used the Hanami bag all last year and received compliments in droves. […]
When it comes to purchasing school supply basics like crayons, colored pencils, and markers - I always look for the orange box. This is one category where we don't buy generic because Crayola's products are just plain better. In fact, we recently tossed all of our non-Crayola crayons because the girls are particular about coloring with […]
Is a rolling backpack on your to-buy list for back-to-school? Take a peek at the adorable designs offered in the lollipop collection by JWorld NY. The lightweight frame is super easy for younger children to pull around campus and it can also be converted to a backpack at any point. It's also nice that the backpack […]