Changing Schools: LL Bean
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When Do You Prepare for the New School Year?
Asked by A.R. from Tucson
on July 26, 2011
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When do you prepare for the new school year is it two weeks or 1 month before the first day of school.
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- Well, the lunchboxes and backpacks my kids used last year are still in great condition (love those LL Bean backpacks and lunch boxes!) and we pick up clothes here and ...
- Oh, a day or two before or so.... :-) I have a 4th grader and preparing for the new school year is really just a trip to Target for whatever supplies need to be ref...
- Well, we ordered & received the backpack, I'll pick up a new lunch kit and general school supplies in the next week or so, and I'll wait til last minute to buy some ne...
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....
Recommend Backpack for Preschooler
Asked by A.T. from Columbus
on February 5, 2010
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My daughter will be starting preschool in the fall and I was wondering if you could recommend a backpack. Does your son/daughter have one you just love? Is it worth it...
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- LL Bean, YES! It is good quality and worth the price. If at any time it gets old or ratty looking or broken, they also replace it for you free. A backpack with wh...
- Make sure that what ever one you get is small and your child can easily carry it. I don't think that at that age she would need one except to carry her lunch, snack, ...
- I still have my original "Jansport" backpack from my freshman year of High School, they will always be my favorite!...we always have a need for a backpack at my house....
Ve Geat Backpacks
Asked by P.L. from Boston
on August 6, 2010
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Hi Moms. So I'm thinking about getting an LL Bean Rolling original backpack for both my boys (7 and 4) for school this year. I hear they have great quality and if a...
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- Hi! My son, now going into 4th grade, has had the same LLBean rolling backpack since half way thru 1st grade after his other no name pack fell apart. I highly recomm...
- L.L. Bean's quality is like no other! I didn't have the wheeling backpack, but growing up I did have the traditional, and my traditional backpack lasted 8-12 grades no...
- I do not know about the backpacks specifically but all 7 of my kids and nephews have LL Bean duffle bags for their luggage! My oldest kids are 18 and 15 and have had t...
School Fundraising Ideas
Asked by L.T. from Hartford
on March 25, 2010
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I have just agreed to help my children's elementary school PTA with fundraising next year. As this is something I have no experience with, I was hoping to get some ad...
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- Fundraising just can't happen with one thing .. but you should look to do a whole calendar for the school year! I know my school uses: http://www.innisbrook.com an...
- boxtops for education try asking local resturants like red robbin, pappa johns, macayos, etc.. to host a school night, the school prints flyers and for each family...
- I've been fundraising for 6 years at my kid's schools.. Here are some ideas and thoughts for you.. Right now, it's really hard to raise money.. Everyone is feeling the...
Great Gifts for New Baby
Asked by K.F. from Chicago
on March 4, 2008
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I have several friends that wil be having babies starting March- September. I love to find unique and adorable gifts for new babies, and was wondering if anyone had a...
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- I have been giving the books that are personalized to teach the children their names. Each page is another letter of their entire name and at the end you get thier wh...
- Katherine - Something I love to give new Moms is the Precious Handprint book from Once Upon A Family. The album is $32 plus tax and shipping and then I purchase a w...
- Hey there! I am always looking for something new to give too, so I started making them. I make hand painted personalized purse banks for girls and also personalized ba...
Preparing for First Grade
Asked by J.D. from Boston
on June 16, 2009
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Hi Moms,
My son will be starting first grade in September and I'm trying to prepare for it. We home schooled for Grade K because we didn't have public K in our town...
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- Usually the schools either post a list or send home a list of supplies needed- in first grade school usually supplies what they need to use there, you will need to hav...
- Hi J.- My son is just finishing kindergarten in Springfield, MA. I have a daughter who is two years older. I have found that with regards to supplies it is best to ...
- You need to get the specific school supply list from the school. Each school and sometimes each teacher have very specific requests. Did you enroll your son already? I...
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.
New England Fall - Rain Jacket Needed?
Asked by S.G. from Boston
on September 5, 2010
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Hi Everyone:
I am trying to decide weather or not to get my 5 yr old a raincoat/rain jacket for the fall. I am new to Boston and so I do not know what the fall weath...
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- It's unpredictable! Arm your child with an umbrella, rain coat, fleece jacket, snowboots, shovel, sunblock and swim shorts at all times. In other words. Check the wea...
- You may want to get rain boots. They sell them pretty cheap at Target, and they are super cute :-) My kids are younger, so I have no idea if this is even practical...
- Get one for yourself too. :-) Best, J.
Holes in Knees of pants...patch or Buy New?
Asked by J.R. from Saginaw
on January 13, 2009
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I am curious how other moms handle this situation. My little boy plays on the floor all the time, hardwood and carpets. My situtaion seems that a pair of pants lasts...
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- I have the same problem with my son. I did buy some patches to make them play pants. But At Sear's they sell Toughskins, rember them from our childhood. Well they ar...
- Not sure if anyone said anything about putting a few stitches around the patch or not. But, if you don't, the patch will eventually peal. I put some around the ones ...
- Another option is Shopko, I haven't had to do it but they will exchange their kids jeans if they wear out before your son outgrows them. The pants I bought their had ...
