ADD/ADHD Resources: Lands End
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Backpacks & Lunchboxes
Asked by J.B. from Columbus
on July 7, 2010
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Hi Mamas! I'm trying to get a "jump start" on prepping my DD who will start Kindergarten at the end of August. I wanted to ask your opinions as to whether its worth th...
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- I have 2 of my kids in school already...1 going into 4th grade and the other going into 1st grade, so my advice comes from experience. Go with the cheaper ones. They...
- Hello, I would try- The Lunchbots- to hold the actual food. They are safe unlike some that you would find in stores. You can order them online, or at certain stores de...
- My daughter just finished kindergarten and her Disney Princess backpack will not survive another year as it practically has holes in the bottom. I got it very inexpen...
Your Favorite Toys & Books for a 1 Year-old
Asked by G.C. from New York
on June 8, 2008
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Hi moms, what are your favorite toys and board books for a 1 year-old? We have some Karen Katz books that my DD destroyed so I'm looking for some titles of sturdier li...
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- Another vote for Sandra Boynton. When she's a bit older, check out John Farrell's books, www.johnfarrell.com
- Try Dear Zoo and board books by Sandra Boynton both favorites that held up for us from about that age. Also if you are looking for basic t-shirts and onesies try my on...
- Hi G.! One book that stands out in my mind is "Good Night Moon"... it is a cute book and there is a little mouse on each page. Your daughter (I assume because of the...
Big,comfort and Good Bookbags for My Kids
Asked by N.C. from Aguadilla
on July 4, 2010
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What is a good choice of bookbags for my kids that have a lot of books?
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- LL Bean. Here is the link: http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/816?nav=gnro Their backpacks or rolling backpacks are TOP quality. AND if for any reason you need to re...
- Hello, From personal experience, if you are hauling heavy books or a lot of books, the best way to go is a backpack with wheels. That's what I used when I was in n...
- My brothers always got their kids the LLBEan. When my daughter went to first grade I thought it was too expensive. I took a long time to decide and finally took the pl...
Back-To-School Backpack Help
Asked by A.M. from Rochester
on July 21, 2009
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My son will be entering the 4th Grade...Last year he had to lug an agenda (3-Ring Binder) with him everyday...on top of his lunch box...and in the winter snow pants an...
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- A., What might help is a fold-up 'dolly' that would stay in his locker and come home on days when he has a heavy load. I have one that will support a backpack or so...
- be sure to check with your school to see if they allow the wheeled ones..some schools do not..we live in a small town in upstate ny and our grade school wont allow the...
- Hi, I have had My own LLBean one for 20 years. Buy the right size one for him, and its the last backpack you will ever buy. He will even take it to college with him....
I Need a Great and Durable Backpack for Nursing School
Asked by D.H. from Dallas
on July 25, 2011
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I am starting nursing school in the fall and I'm looking for a durable backpack. I've looked at Target, Walmart and Staples and have seen adult backpacks from $30-$12...
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- Anything made by Lands End or LLBean is wonderful. They both have some good adult backpacks -- and not all are the laptop bags. Plus, both companies have lifetime warr...
- I have a Jansport that I have had for years. I used it regularly in the last few years of college and now I use it for overseas travel. It's not a laptop bag, but I d...
- Look at Lands End. They have great bags. I think my backpack, that I've had for yeras and years is an Easton, not sure if they even still make those.
Where Do You Buy Your Bathing Suits?
Asked by P. from San Antonio
on May 12, 2008
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Hi Ladies. I'm looking for a good bathing suit that fits me well. I think I'm going to need the bra-sizing deal b/c I'm about a 36E while nursing. So, where do you ...
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- Try LandsEnd.com. They categorize their swimsuits according to your body size and sell tops and bottoms separate. I'm unsure if they go up to an E, but you can check...
- I haven't done it in a long while but I found a tankini from Just Add Water. Everything is separates (save of course the one piece suits) and everything is based on ac...
- Lands End is a great on-line source. They have fabulous customer service. Even if you are doing everything on-line and then have a question, you can call their 800 n...
Swimsuits That Stand up to Chlorine
Asked by C.L. from Minneapolis
on January 31, 2012
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Has anyone had good luck with a swimsuit brand that doesn't fall apart from the chlorine after less than one season? My last two suits didn't even make it through one...
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- My suits tend to last a long time and I get them from Lands' End and a few other places. After you are finished swimming for the day, just rinse your suit out with pl...
- I second christy J's response, as someone who was on a swim team those suits are great, and the washing instruction are correct.
- Thanks for asking this question. I have only one thing to add - kid's swimsuits seem to be different than adults, at least in my experience. My daughter's swimsuits (f...
Finding Shirts That Fit the Way I Like
Asked by D.S. from Houston
on March 5, 2011
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ok so i am a small town girl that came from a town with no selection on clothes. now i live in a big town can go anywhere i want and get anything i want. heres the pro...
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- Have you tried Academy? Or Gander Mountain? Might be more your comfort zone and they have a good selection-ladies and boys. Catos also is a small, less intimidating c...
- You've got some great suggestions on stores. You can always add a fun necklace if you don't want a plain t-shirt to look too plain. I've got some closeouts if you ar...
- Good Christmas D. you ain't making it easy. Since you are small framed but broad shouldered and like western shirts why not check the boys/teen section of any dept sto...
Good Size for a Kindergartener's Backpack?
Asked by A.D. from Denver
on June 29, 2008
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I would like to buy a new backpack for my little guy who's beginning kindergarten in the fall. What size would you recommend?
(I'm looking at Pottery Barn's backpa...
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- A., the backpack needs to be able to hold a folder easily. Take a paper type folder with you when you shop and make sure your kindergartener can get it in and out easi...
- Big enough to hold a folder, a snack, and a water bottle (assuming your school allows). With room for jackets and such that are needed in the morning but not the afte...
- I would get one at Target/Wal art and save yourself money. They end up getting dragged, dirty and all that. Make sure it is big enough for artwork, extra boots, sock...
What to Pack for Disney World??? 1St Timer:-)
Asked by S.T. from Philadelphia
on May 24, 2011
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Hello,
Ladies it's me again needing more advice. My husbands brother called us today and said "Hey my wife and I decided to renew or vowels in Disney World on July...
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- I for one LOVE Disney strollers! I took my own and ended up renting another when I got there and totally loved how the Disney stroller turned on a dime, was easy to p...
- My brother, SIL, and niece just got back and my SIL said she wished she would've packed sundresses for herself. She said shorts were just too hot and that was in May!...
- Wow. We are leaving for Disney in 14 days and very excited. We have been there a bunch of times. First I would either go to your local library or a bookstore and get...
