Back to School Supplies Guide 2009

Farewell summer, it’s back-to-school time! Are you actually wearing a party hat? Nice touch.

While you’re shopping, remember that we have several guides for the new school year:

Back to School Clothes

Outerwear Guide: Perfect Coats and Jackets for Kids

Lunchbox Roundup 2009

Lunchbox Roundup 2008

Back to School Guide 2008

Here’s hoping our back to school picks become fast favorites, and provide a little inspiration for your tiny student.

Now, shouldn’t you be mixing a cocktail?

| Posted: 03 Sep, 2009 by Margaret Mason

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• Papermate Pink Pearl Eraser

  

  Brand new eraser. Can’t you still smell it?

  $7 at Amazon | Buy

  (For twelve.)

  

  | Posted 03 Sep, 2009 by Margaret Mason

• Teal Herringbone Satchel for Kids

  

  Or you could just use it as a purse.

  $85 at Wooly Bison | Buy

  

  | Posted 02 Sep, 2009 by Margaret Mason

• Miquel Rius Agatha Ruiz de la Prada Small Backpack

  

  Via the Giver’s Log Fun Kid’s Backpack Roundup.

  $21 at Amazon | Buy

  

  | Posted 01 Sep, 2009 by Margaret Mason

• 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.

  $35 at Amazon | Buy

  

  | Posted 31 Aug, 2009 by Margaret Mason

• Pencil case/zipper pouch - Hedgehog

  

  $12 at Seabreeze Studios | Buy

  

  | Posted 28 Aug, 2009 by Margaret Mason

• 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

  

  | Posted 27 Aug, 2009 by Margaret Mason

• Melissa & Doug Deluxe Alphabet Paper Punch Set

  

  You have a whole year of report covers and dioramas ahead of you.

  $26 at Amazon | Buy

  

  | Posted 26 Aug, 2009 by Margaret Mason

• 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

  

  | Posted 25 Aug, 2009 by Margaret Mason

• 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.

  $13 at Campmor | Buy

  

  | Posted 24 Aug, 2009 by Margaret Mason

• 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

  

  | Posted 21 Aug, 2009 by Margaret Mason

• I Love You Letterpress Lunchbox Notes

  

  $15 at YeeHaw's Shop | Buy

  (For a set of 20.)

  

  | Posted 20 Aug, 2009 by Margaret Mason

• Smencils 10-Pack

  

  Two cool things about these pencils:

  1. They’re made of recycled newspapers instead of wood.

  2. 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?

  $16 at Amazon | Buy

  

  | Posted 19 Aug, 2009 by Margaret Mason