What better way to (literally!) get their ABC's on for back-to-school than to sport them upfront - in the most perfect of fonts. The folks at American Apparel seriously know how to bring it, and are featuring the Kids Helvetica T-shirts ($16) once again this year - in a slew of fashion-forward colors and bold and bright letters. Perfect for first day appearances!
Once you've already done your shopping at the school supply aisle of Target, might as well use that extra huge box of Crayola's and try out this modern art DIY project as one more family activity to knock off the list before September 1st. I think this is simply genius! And while I personally would proudly hang that in my living room, this really makes for some fantastic wall decor in a children's room, playroom, and especially - a crafts room!!
Head over to Whatever (remember her awesome summer bucket list??) for some more photos of her kids mid-melting and the easy-as-pie DIY details!!
Happy late-summer crafting! :)
The most perfectly adorable back-to-school shoe for fall season long (thanks, Lulu!!)! J. Crew's famous MacAlister desert combat boot gets a sparkly upgrade for the glamorous little lady: a shimmer of show-stopping sparkle covers these iconic Italian booties. Girls Glitter MacAlister Boots, $98.00
And don't fret, the boys were not exactly left behind: Italian suede MacAlisters with calfskin lining go far beyond the desert in updated shades of "carbon" and "rosewood".
Kid's Suede MacAlister Boots, $88.00
Plus, these classics can easily be brought up to hipster status by turning up the volume and switching out the laces! :)
On the eve of back-to-school I thought I'd share a little roundup of some of my favorite toddler backpacks out there (there are SO many on the market it gets difficult to navigate your way through all that school-supplies-chaos!). Also, there's something to be said for toddler-sized packs. It really makes a difference when it comes to a kindergardener lugging around books, supplies, and lunch inside a way-too-big-for-them Dora the Explorer/Spiderman backpack they begged (and begged and begged!) for in the isles of Target. A small child should be wearing a small pack that fits them squarely on the shoulders and evenly distributes the weight of it's contents. You can read up a little bit on "Backpack Safety" on KidsHealth.org.
1. Little Packrats Owl Backpack, $35
Easy-to-care-for durable vinyl + too-cute-to-pass-up 3-D owl design will make both mom and child happy to trek to school.
2. FjällRäven Kånken Mini, $45
A staple to the Scandinavian classroom since 1978, these beautifully simple bags have finally made it to the states! Joy! :)
3. Spikeasaurus Half Pack, $46
Soft dino-style spikes make this backpack edgy enough to ensure you kid is psyched to leave home and guarantees they'll be the center of attention on the playground!
4. Dante Beatrix for Giggle Robot Backpack, $42
Bold graphics and streamlines design makes this healthy PVS, phthalates, and lead free bag the queen of the pack!
This machine washable embroidered backpack is screaming mini hipster rock 'n' roll!
These adorable animal packs feature 3 different pockets - including an insulated pouch for snacks, adjustable side bottle pocket, and roomy interior for supplies or stuffed animals. :)
7. Dabbawalla Strawberry Backpack, $30
These fair-trade packs made of durable neoprene to cushion that banana, insulate the juice box, and an inner pocket to separate the gear, make even the littlest of adventures awesome.
8. Dwell Studio Transportation Backpack, $46.00
Mod graphics, convenient coated cotton canvas, functional size and pockets - kid tested, mod mom approved!
9. American Apparel Nylon Cordura Schoolbag, $28.00
A kid-sized version of the ever-popular Cordura, updated with little pops of neon color - simple, classic, cool.
Now these are two toy sets I would most definitely not mind finding strewn around the house after bedtime... It's all about blending in!
Wooden magnetic fishing and doctor kits rom MoMAstore, now available at Anthropologie.
