August 2009
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Manhattan Portage Kids’ Backpack
You sew on a patch of this year’s Disney character, rip it off at the end of the year, rinse and repeat.
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Marimekko Flora Backpack
The classic Marmekko print in backpack form. Maybe you can dissuade her from searching for a pink version.
$85 at Unica Home | Buy
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Melissa & Doug Deluxe Alphabet Paper Punch Set
You have a whole year of report covers and dioramas ahead of you.
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Boys personalized first day of school cone
The Schultüte is a gift German parents give to celebrate a child’s first day at school. A sweet tradition I read about on the Back to School Essentials Guide at Alpha Mom
$70 at Chasing Fireflies | Buy
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Jansport Half Pint Daypack
Jansport has dozens of key prints available in its half pint pack, and this is the best price i’ve found. If you like the sturdy, simple design but don’t find any prints on this link that interest you, poke around online and you’re sure to find your ideal.
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Coccoina Adhesive-Glue Stick
A non-toxic glue stick that smells like marzipan, via the always comprehensive back to school guide over at Cool Mom Picks.
$5 at See Jane Work | Buy
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I Love You Letterpress Lunchbox Notes
$15 at YeeHaw's Shop | Buy
(For a set of 20.)
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Smencils 10-Pack
Two cool things about these pencils:
They’re made of recycled newspapers instead of wood.
They smell like food. Specifically bubble gum, grape, chocolate, cotton candy, watermelon, orange, very berry, root beer, cinnamon and tropical blast.
Why is the dog attacking that backpack?
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Preppy Lunch Tote
$17 at Epic Merchandise | Buy
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Lucky Jade Tree Cotton Cashmere Blanket in Chocolate
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Dwell Studio Baby Finger Puppets
$24 at Design Public | Buy
(On sale, regularly $30)
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Fleurville Re-Run Stroller Bag
I practically need the crib in my diaper bag before I’ll leave the house. My friend Jordan tucks a couple of diapers in her purse and heads for the door. Sigh.
If you wish you could take the whole house, but aspire to throwing a bottle in your bag and hitting the town, this minimalist diaper bag is a nice compromise.
$70 at Modern Nursery | Buy
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Cheeky Monkey Face Tee with Sock Sleeves
Are you sock-monkeyed out? Me neither.
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P’kolino Klick
A desk and chair set that clicks together to make a compact cube. Now you have an end table for your cocktail while junior is asleep.
$200 at Zac and Zoe | Buy
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Timi and Leslie Charlie Convertible Baby Bag
Is it a diaper bag or a laptop bag? Depends on what you’re doing that day. Also comes in black, cream, and red.
via Droolicious

