School Gear
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Don’t miss the major markdowns at Gymboree’s fall clothing sale
Read Essay →: Don’t miss the major markdowns at Gymboree’s fall clothing saleAlright, parents—grab your coffee, because we need to talk about something: Gymboree’s Fall Sale. Yes, the one where your kids’…
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15 of the coolest backpacks for preschool and kindergarten | Back to School Shopping Guide
Read Essay →: 15 of the coolest backpacks for preschool and kindergarten | Back to School Shopping GuideWhen we put together our picks for the coolest backpacks for preschool and kindergarten each year, we think about how…
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Which lunch boxes and bags hold up the best? Here are our 5 picks after trying dozens over the years.
Read Essay →: Which lunch boxes and bags hold up the best? Here are our 5 picks after trying dozens over the years.Hi Cool Mom Picks, I know you’ve tested so many lunch boxes every year and I was hoping you could…
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The new water bottles your kids may want to take to bed: One Cool Thing
Read Essay →: The new water bottles your kids may want to take to bed: One Cool ThingTrying to keep the kids hydrated this broiling hot summer? Here’s one option that may help: The world’s cutest new…
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The coolest free school printables: Lunch notes, planners, labels, chore charts and more | Back to School Guide
Read Essay →: The coolest free school printables: Lunch notes, planners, labels, chore charts and more | Back to School GuideBack to school time isn’t just about shopping! (Not that there’s anything wrong with shopping, of course.) One of our…
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Setting up a study space at home: Tips to make it one your kid will actually use
Read Essay →: Setting up a study space at home: Tips to make it one your kid will actually useSo many parents have learned over the past few years that setting up a study space at home is more…
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20 cool backpacks for teens this year | Back to School Guide
Read Essay →: 20 cool backpacks for teens this year | Back to School GuideWhen we look for cool backpacks for teens, it’s not enough for them to just be, you know, cool. As…
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The Crayon Project: Helping get more inclusive school supplies into every U.S. classroom.
Read Essay →: The Crayon Project: Helping get more inclusive school supplies into every U.S. classroom.Two years ago, Crayola introduced the Colors of the World crayons, which included a veritable rainbow of 24 skin tone crayons…
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A clever back to school gift for young women and menstruators: A DIY locker kit
Read Essay →: A clever back to school gift for young women and menstruators: A DIY locker kitMy daughter came home this morning with a sweet little gift from her friend’s mom: An adorable DIY locker kit…
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12 must-have electronics and small appliances for dorm rooms | Back to School Shopping Guide
Read Essay →: 12 must-have electronics and small appliances for dorm rooms | Back to School Shopping GuideIt’s kind of amazing that we’re searching for the best small appliances for dorm rooms these days — with our…