August 2011
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Back To School Lunch Notes
Calm the first day jitters with an encouraging note tucked into your kiddo’s lunch box.
$10 at Pottery Barn Kids | Buy
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Periodic Table Of Elements
A periodic table might be a bit advanced, even for your budding chemist, but this canvas wall hanging will add old-school scientific flair to a playroom and encourage your kids to think big.
$119 at Land of Nod | Buy
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Spotty Suede Plimsolls
Spot her running across the playground in these standout sneakers from Boden. Cute brown polka dots will make her stand out, and these sturdy soles will keep her playing all afternoon.
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Pencil Case
Never get caught unprepared for a standardized test: Keep your pencils in check in their very own case.
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Goodbyn Lunch Kit
Skip the plastic bags and juice boxes and pack lunch in a sturdy BPA-free plastic lunch tote. The Goodbyn’s compartments keep foods separate and fresh and comes with a reusable water bottle and sheets of stickers for customizing.
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Quilted Puffer Vest
Let him play outside just a little bit longer this fall- this insulated puffer vest will keep him toasty warm until you call him in for dinner.
(On sale)
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Recycled Paper Pencils
There’s nothing like a fresh pack of pencils just waiting to get writing. Go green and stock up on Moxie Pear’s eco-friendly pencils made of recycled paper.
$4 at Moxie Pear | Buy
(Set of 3)
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Sparkle Junior Backpack
Start the school year off with a bang- and a lot of sparkle. Durable to withstand the wear and tear of all the books and homework, and shiny enough to make your little student happy, this sequined backpack is a double-pleaser. Everyone gets an A+!
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Typewriter Long Sleeved T
Once upon a time there was this heavy metal contraption with lots of keys… School your kids on the granddaddy of the touch-screen in a playful, long-sleeved typewriter shirt in a perfect back-to-school shade of green.
$24 at Wren Willow | Buy
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Lemon Elephant Bookshelf
Talk about the Fun in Function- this sweet bookshelf holds storybooks and adds charm to your kiddo’s room with bright yellow safari flair.
$124 at Rare Device | Buy
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Nubuck Saddle Shoes
He’s going to want to make a good impression on the first day of school.
$22 at Janie and Jack | Buy
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Red Bird Dream Ring
What a sweet tweet. Mix up the standard mobile in your babe’s nursery and go for an adorable hand-knit dream ring. The bright red bird will grab baby’s attention and bring a little nature indoors.
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Cozie Booties
New baby feet need to stay snuggled and cozy, so a great gift to give is a pair of Zutano’s ultra-soft fleece booties. Snaps make for easy on-and-off, and this cool aqua shade works well for boys or girls, too.
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Just Being Audrey
A darling book about Audrey Hepburns’ journey from her childhood to her career on the silver screen to her most beloved role, humanitarian. A great gift for any little girl with big dreams.
$16 at High Fashion Home | Buy
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Bear Face Mirror
Your baby is as cuddly as a teddy bear, you might as well frame her reflection as such. A modern and adorable nursery accessory, this mirror is bear-y cute indeed.
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Baby Color Crayons
Creative crayons will make little artists very happy. These are easy to grip, safe to use (zero choking hazard here) and stackable for minimal clean-up. Let Picasso Jr. color his little heart out.
$22 at Tortoise General Store | Buy
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Pop-Up White Paper Dollhouse
No tools are required to play with this charming pop-up house and set of tiny furniture. Pop it all back down when you’re done playing and store it away for another day.
$30 at Sarabande Press | Buy
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Skip Hop Dunck Stacking Bath Toys
The little bathing beauties will be mesmerized by this set of ridiculously simple but fun plastic stacking ducks. While away bath time as they pour, and pour, and pour some more.
$10 at Magic Beans | Buy
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First Woodworking Kit
Summer vacation is all about burning daylight for parents- there are only so many times you can visit the same parks and libraries before your kids get bored. Give them one of these cool woodworking kits that lets them build little animals on their own and work on their hand/eye coordination-not to mention whittle away a few hours.





















