back to school blues

The commercials are starting and the notebooks are lining the shelves.  It’s just August 1st and already back to school madness begins.  Of course I still haven’t made it to the beach, but fall is here and it’s time to think about getting the kiddies psyched for school.  As a kid I always loved picking out my fresh new school supplies, and as a mommy I love to scout out the fun stuff that will get my little one in the mode.  Here are my latest picks on back to school must haves.
1.    Don’t let you earth conscious kid brown bag it.  How about these adorable lunch and snack sacs that are helping save the planet, while keeping Johnny PB&J perfectly cool.  Personalize them with name, monogram or cool decals.  ($42ea).  www.thebeanscloset.com

2.    My mother always covered my books with brown paper bags, but nowadays your kid will flip over these amazing fabric book covers from Book Sox.  Stretchy material in funky patterns, that’s washable what more could mom ask for. ($2.25) www.booksox.com

3.    Does little Suzie hate getting up in the morning (just like her mama), well maybe it will seem a little more exciting with the Creativity Wake Up! Alarm Clock. Let your little one paint this retro style clock with her own flare, and maybe getting up won’t me such a back to school chore! ($17.99) www.latoys.com

4.     Back packs are big time for back to school. But none are cuter than the Crocodile Creek collection of back packs and back saks.  Adorable prints  and colors make this an easy choice. (Starting at $16-$28) www.shopkitson.com.

5.    Get their brains back in motion with these adorable vintage inspired   flashcards by Eeboo.  Learn French, Spanish, Good Manners or How to Respect the Earth. ($11.95 ea) wwwthebeanscloset.com