August 2009
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Nature Exploration Agate Notebook
Here’s what. When it comes to Oh Joy! there’s nothing you don’t want.
$14 at Oh Joy Studio
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Overdoor Hook by Stotz Design
Over door hooks are usually so fugly.
$30 at Nova68
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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
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Table Alarm Clock
You’re the one who signed up for 8:30 a.m. French.
$58 at Urban Outfitters
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Back To School
Rodney Dangerfield’s finest post-“Caddyshack” hour, “Back to School” is the perfect way to calm those night-before-first day-of-school nerves. Bonus: Kurt Vonnegut cameo. No, really.
$8 at Amazon
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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
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Orange Petals Bookplates
If you’re lending the book, you can’t genuinely expect to get it back. You can, however, increase the guilt factor of not returning it.
$20 at Avie's Shop
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Melissa & Doug Deluxe Alphabet Paper Punch Set
You have a whole year of report covers and dioramas ahead of you.
$26 at Amazon
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To-Go Ware Two Tier Stainless Steel Lunch Box
Any lunchbox that comes with a canister for Ranch dressing is alright with me.
$24 at Amazon
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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
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Lego Cuff Links, Pirates Treasure Map
Are these the new Bugs Bunny boxers? Possibly.
$15 at Pink Top Hat
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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
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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
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Brocade Waste Can
$35 at See Jane Work
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iPhone/iPod Case
iPhone condom.
$11 at Cipolia
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Personalized Silver Collar Stays
It’s possible he’ll use them as guitar picks, but you can try.
$52 at Jewel Basket
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Lipper International 812 Bamboo Charging Station
I don’t know anyone who has bought one of these for themselves, or anyone who doesn’t need one.
$25 at Amazon
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Smencils 10-Pack
Two cool things about these pencils:
They’re made of recycled newspapers instead of wood.
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
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Stanley Classic Lunchbox Cooler and Bottle Combo
Everybody’s image could use a little more Working Class Hero.
$47 at Amazon

