The stores with the best discounts on back-to-school supplies right this second | Back to School Guide 2018
Whether your kids still have a month left before school starts or head go back to school in a hot second, buying those back-to-school supplies now is a pretty great idea when you see the big discounts on school supplies that we’ve tracked down from top...
30+ cool backpacks for tweens, teens and older kids from minimalist to outrageous | Back to School Guide 2018
Our back to school 2018 shopping guide continues, with our picks for super cool backpacks for tweens, teens and older kids. Whether they want to make a style statement or stand out with a backpack that’s minimally chic, we’ve got an incredible assortment...
25 way cool backpacks for preschool, kindergarten, or any young kid who wants to stand out | Back to School Guide 2018
We can’t believe it’s already back-to-school shopping time, but indeed it is! And since cool preschool backpacks for back-to-school are one of the top priorities of parents with kids heading off to school for the first time (sniff), we thought that would...
5 fabulous fall handbags on sale at Nordstrom right now, if you hurry
First it was the stylish fall shoes on sale at Nordstrom that we shared (and you bought! Because, SHOES! ON SALE!), and then we hit up the collection of summer handbags on sale. Now we’re turning attention to the amazing collection of fall handbags on sale that...
5 of the top back-to-school fashion trends, and where to find them for less.
I happen to love back-to-school shopping, but I know not everyone does. Especially when it comes to kids and fashion trends. Because it can be a little torturous to figure out: A) …what your kids like that they used to not like but now suddenly do like. B)...
Wonderfully positive backpacks + lunch boxes made just for kids of color.
Just in time for summer camp — or those of you who are already thinking about back-to-school shopping, yikes — you have to check out these empowering backpacks specifically designed to represent kids of color. Casey Kelley started Blended Designs when her...
Cool kids’ rainbow clothing and accessories for summer: Always in style
One of the best things about the rainbow clothing trend we’ve seen so much of lately is…it’s really not a trend at all. Especially if you’re a kid. After all, rainbows never go out of style. So if you’re asking, When is a good time to get...
The new Tokidoki + Sanrio Ju-Ju-Be backpacks and diaper bags are an explosion of pop culture awesomeness.
As a new mom, I rejected backpack style diaper bags for more fashionable (and, occasionally less comfortable and user-friendly) options. Yes, I did think the heavy leather tote with no shoulder strap was a good idea…for a minute. But, while I traveled from Asia...
The new Hunter Boots collection for Target is here, and they cost WHAT?
At long last, the much coveted and beloved Hunter Boots have come to Target and I am here for it! I am not only here, I am stomping my feet in stylish puddle-jumping preparation. This post has been updated to reflect the new collection CMP is an rstyle affiliate...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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