Latest in Back to school shopping
Adorable new lunchboxes for kids that are recycled. But you'd never know it.
I take lunchbox shopping verrrrry seriously. I need a durable, reusable lunch pack for the kids that is insulated, looks great, is eco-friendly, and stays closed (so the leftover crumbs don't take up residence in my car). Take it from a woman who just took on a thousand goldfish crackers wreaking havoc in the trunk: we've found a fabulous new option.
... [More]The only Back to School Shopping Guide you'll need: ours!
The summer is almost officially over and that means one thing: The launch of our sixth annual Back to School Shopping Guide, featuring close to 150 goodies that will make your little and big kids' school year the coolest one yet.
One Jackson - like Threadless for indie kids clothing
When I go shopping for three kids' clothes for Back to School, I am always on the lookout for cool, unique styles that my kids won't see on all of their peers but that won't blow my budget.
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What's cool and on sale at Old Navy for Back to School? More than you might think.
Once again, we're super happy to be working with Old Navy--and not just because it's so fun/weird to see Jason Priestly in their new TV ads. If you haven't checked out their insanely good sale online yet (seriously, there is a lot under $10 and tons of tees for $5), I've put together just a few looks for boys and girls.
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Amazing boys' clothes on sale in time for back to school - all under $12.
We get kind of excited when we find any cool boys clothes, as you well know, and even more so when we find great boys clothes on sale. Especially when they're from from one of our favorite shops, Red 21 Boys.
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Adorable toddler backpacks and big kid backpacks that you won't be replacing by October
I learned the hard way, as have many parents, that if you buy a cheap backpack for your kid, even your toddler, you will be buying a second (and possibly third) backpack before the school year is through. So now I look for good quality, functionality, and still a cute design.
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Exclusive: The Appaman Fall 2011 collection is here. Prepare to drool.
A Cool Mom Picks exclusive: We get a first look at Appaman's new Fall 2011 collection for kids!
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Back to school shopping - the coolest kids' shoes
With metallics being all the rage in footwear, our kids can shine in more ways than one this school year. But as with any trend, too much of a good thing can take a metallic detail from "cool" to "disco ball" pretty quickly.
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Back to school shopping - green school supplies
We've always had a heart for green school supplies for our kids, ever since we knew such a thing even existed. While they'll never be as cheap as what you find at the big mall stores, grab a couple you love and teach the kids a lesson in eco-conservation right in their own backpacks.
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Back to school shopping - the best lunchbox accessories
You can't have a back to school lunchbox without all the cool goodies inside. We've got you covered when it comes to all the cool accessories that definitely make lunchtime every kids favorite subject.
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Back to school shopping - the coolest kids backpacks and bags
We're pretty sure that back to school is synonymous with a brand new backpack and not one that's ragged and torn from last year's heavy load of school books and homework.
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