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A School-worthy Pack That Holds Your Skateboard, Too

Designed with input from pro skateboarder Paul Rodriguez, this new backpack from Incase lets you stash books, gadgets and other classroom essentials during school hours. But when the 3 p.m. bell rings, you can unlatch your skateboard from the Velcro-secured...
Continue reading » Posted by Aaron Burgess on Mar 4th, 2010, 10:00 am
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Tag Kids Items With ID Me Labels

For keeping items from getting lost in the shuffle, ID Me labels has a large variety of custom labels to offer. The  company has a unique selection which I haven’t seen anywhere else. I think their backpack labels (shown here), binky buttons,...
Continue reading » Posted by Lisa Estall on Dec 26th, 2009, 2:20 pm
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Babble Review: Crumpler’s Bagged Some Tots!

Proving good things came come in small packages too, Crumpler’s re-sized two of its awesome adult bags so toddlers can tote them around town. Babble took the Baby Anchovy (the kids version of their Seedybar messenger back pack) out for a test drive...
Continue reading » Posted by jeannesager on Nov 24th, 2009, 11:31 am
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Stuck On You: Personalized Clothing Labels

Has your child ever come in home in clothes that aren’t his/hers? It’s happened to us a couple of times because I’ve never figured out how to claim my child’s clothes. I did write his name in a shirt with a Sharpie once and that...
Continue reading » Posted by Cathy Hale on Nov 11th, 2009, 5:00 pm
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Gaspard et Lisa Pencil Case

When I saw this Gakken Gaspard et Lisa Double Layer Pencil Case I was so excited! I recognize the white dog named Lisa from the beautifully illustrated storybooks, Lisa in New York and Lisa Takes An Airplane Trip so I am a fan. Since there are two compartments...
Continue reading » Posted by Lisa Estall on Oct 21st, 2009, 8:16 am
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Skullastic Decomposition Journal

It’s hard to imagine many teachers digging this Skullastic Decomposition Journal — particularly when homework assignments start coming back on “chaos ruled” paper (which, awesomely, looks just as crazy as its name suggests)....
Continue reading » Posted by Aaron Burgess on Oct 5th, 2009, 7:00 am
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ALEX Says Ready, Set, Create to Win

If you thought the transition to school days would be tough on your kids who get on the bus, it’s nothing on the mourning period for little brothers and sister who are being “left behind.” So pull out a school set and let them build...
Continue reading » Posted by jeannesager on Sep 16th, 2009, 11:24 am
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J. Crew Boys’ Waxed-Canvas Backpack

For the older, suaver kid still looking for the perfect schoolbook carrier, this boys’ waxed-canvas backpack from J. Crew makes a great fit. Adjustable straps accommodate your growing course load, and the weathered, weatherproof exterior makes...
Continue reading » Posted by Aaron Burgess on Sep 2nd, 2009, 8:00 am
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7 Days of Backpacks: Dwell Studio Goes to School

DwellStudios doesn’t just do fabulous sheets, rugs and other modern magic for kid’s room. They are leaving the nursery and are going to school with their whimsical backpacks for kids. The Gio Aqua backpack is kid sized for their books, toys,...
Continue reading » Posted by SunnyChanel on Aug 30th, 2009, 8:30 pm
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7 Days of Back Packs – The Japanese Randoseru Bag

This backpack is classic. It’s simple, stylish and totally international. The randoseru backpack is a “cultural icon” in Japan where almost all the school kids utlize them. It’s become a symbol for “school days”....
Continue reading » Posted by SunnyChanel on Aug 25th, 2009, 3:30 pm
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Back to School: A Desk With the Write Stuff

There’s enough stress when you’ve got a kid going off to kindergarten, you don’t need to spend the night before setting up their new desk. Step 2 to the rescue: new this fall, the Write Desk literally takes seconds to put together....
Continue reading » Posted by jeannesager on Aug 24th, 2009, 11:35 am
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Go bananas over the newest Zoo Pack

Denise Richards’ kids have one, so does Madonna. I’m talking about Skip Hop’s Zoo Packs. The newest addition to the kid backpack line is the monkey! This bag sports a big smiley monkey face and has a banana zipper. It’s BPA-free,...
Continue reading » Posted by Lisa Estall on Aug 20th, 2009, 3:54 pm

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