Back-to-School: Vintage-fabric Backpack
by Catherine
I’m always amused by those tiny preschoolers who look like they are going to be toppled over by their enormous backpacks. We’ve found a perfect-sized one for young kids.
Back To School: Five Excellent Fundraisers For Your School
A couple of my friends are big jerks and have kids that have already gone back to school. We have a few more weeks to plan everything out. What outfit we’ll wear on the first day, what neighborhood kids will walk together, mimosas or Bloody Marys? Late last year a reader emailed to ask for [...]
Back-to-School: BPA-free Reusable Bottles
by Catherine
Klean Kanteen makes BPA-free bottles which fit in most kids’ lunch boxes. The wide mouth fits ice cubes and users report they leave your liquids tasting nice and clean without any funky flavors. Sweet.
Back-to-School: German School Cone
by Catherine
When children head off to their first day of school (first grade), they get this traditional school cone known as Schultüte to make this eagerly awaited day a bit sweeter. The schultute is filled with school supplies, treats, small toys and other small goodies.
Back-to-School: Messenger Bag
by Catherine
Not the most practical book bag, but we think definitely this season’s prettiest. It is made of wool felt and decorated with charming hand-appliquéd designs by artist Kata Gold.
When is it okay to leave your child alone at home?
If we have learned anything from the film classic “Home Alone,” it is that leaving a child by himself (accidentally or on purpose) for any period of time can result in all manner of shenanigans. Also, Joe Pesci will show up. However, at some point, the parent must make the leap and let her child [...]
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