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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....
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Asked by K.N. from Boston
on December 14, 2007
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Hi MoMS,
I HAVE A QUESTION AND NEED SOME IDEAS. MY QUESTION IS, MY FRIENDS SON IS COMING HOME FROM SERVING IN IRAQ FOR CHRISTMAS. HE WILL BE COMIMG HOME FOR 5 DA...
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- K. - first -- give your friends son a BIG hug and thanks for serving our country! If you have an L.L. Bean store near you, I would go to them and tell them exactly wh...
- Dear K., Throw a coming home get together and have the guests contribute to the cost of the boots. Even if people don't agree with the invasion they suppo...
- Hi, I like LLBean stuff a lot, but find the prices very high. I always check their sale inventory on-line, and often find good deals, especially now when they are hav...
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...
Backpacks for Preschooler
Asked by S.C. from Fort Wayne
on August 3, 2010
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I'm pretty sold on getting a backpack from LL Bean for my 3 year old. She's starting preschool in the fall. She's very petite for her age (30 lbs and 39 inches). I'm h...
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- I have the Junior from LLBean for my 2.5 year old and it is PERFECT! Super washable, takes a beating, and the perfect size! Definitely worth it!
- I would look at the measurements, and then put some stuff together on a table and see if you think it will all fit...........since your daughter is small, you don't wa...
- Crafts are the big thing to consider with a preschoolers backpack. My oldest had a jr backpack (she is also petite) and pretty much every project had to be folded to ...
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...
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...
Good Bedding......
Asked by W.M. from Nashville
on December 28, 2010
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Hi ladies!
We are in the market for a good down comforter and would like any advice or suggestions you may have. We plan to put a duvet cover over it but want a rea...
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- I just got one from Ikea. They have a pretty big selection. And I chose synthetic vs. feather because of the reasons you stated. You can find them at Ikea for your ...
- Company Store hands down...if you are on a budget..they have tons of discounted items, too (I go to the factory direct store in La Crosse, WI). The other great thing ...
- When I was younger (like over 20 years ago) people advised me to buy the very best down comforter I could afford because it would last forever. I though " Oh sure" b...
Infant Pajamas
Asked by B.K. from New York
on November 16, 2010
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I am looking for extra warm footie pajamas for my 5 month old. My now 4 year old son used LL Bean footies when he was an infant and they were super warm and thick and ...
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.
What Does Your 2Nd Grade Boy Wear to School?
Asked by D.P. from Pittsburgh
on April 13, 2011
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OK--the weather is transitioning slowly from cold to warm (did I mention slowly?).
What does your boy wear to school?
Lately my son is complaining about jeans...he w...
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- My boys hate jeans-they are uncomfortable to them. They only like to wear their 'sporty clothes." I buy them NIKE, Adidas or Under Armour wind pants. because they fi...
- My son used to have a problem with jeans because when the weather would warm up he would get too hot at school. However, it had to be a certain temperature for the kid...
- my son called the windsuit pants....."slicks". Crazy, hunh? Anyway, my son hated sweat pants....preferred the slicks. I just bought several pairs & rotated them ...
