Refrigerator & Freezer: LL Bean
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Field Trip
Asked by A.M. from Rochester
on May 27, 2008
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My son has a field trip tomorrow...and I am worried about his lunch staying cold.
He does not eat much...like he will not eat PB&J if I put it in there.
So I just pa...
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- Dear A., I know you can't use ice packs because everything needs to be disposable. How about freezing water in a sandwich baggie. Fill with just enough water, lay ...
- Hi A. They sell these things you can put in his lunch box to keep the food cold all day. Wal-mart sells them, not sure of the name but you put it in the freezer th...
- We use a little insulated lunch bag (ours is from LL Bean but they sell them everywhere Target,walmart, walgreens, etc). It has a spot for a reusable ice block that w...
Lunch Box
Asked by M.T. from Austin
on October 11, 2011
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Hi! I'm looking for a really good insulated lunch box for my daughter. I don't care about the design, meaning I'm not looking for a princesses/hello kitty theme. I do ...
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- Try Land's End, and maybe LL Bean. I have had great luck with Land's End products, especially the lunch boxes, which hold a lot. You also might want to try using a gel...
- We got a LL Bean lunchbox this year, I wanted to get him something that would last several years and have a matching lunchbox/backpack set and while I love Land's End,...
- hi there, We bought our son 2 pack it lunch boxes this yearr. He loves them and says his food is good and cold at lunch time. I got a 2 for 1 deal from the official w...
Warm Coat for Extreme Weather
Asked by B.F. from Dallas
on November 30, 2010
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Ok ladies, I need to buy a coat for my son who will be studying in Russia! The low there now is -1! What will it be early next year?! Any recommendations for a longer...
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- Good question! I am no expert in this area, but my first thought was to look into LLBean or Lands End... they actually tell you the warmth ratings on their coats. ...
- Military Pea Coat for dress and a Military M-65 lined Field Jacket for sport. Nothing warmer! I'm a woman and I've been wearing my vintage M-65 for at least 17 years now.
- I don't have a coat suggestion but you might also want to check out EMS.com.
Hands So Cold They Turn Color.
Asked by K.G. from Minneapolis
on October 24, 2007
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I have a 9 year old that get very cold hands during the winter. I have tried Columbia brand, hand warmers, isolated gloves that are waterproof, doubling up gloves,we h...
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- Try buying some stretchy gloves(Target has them on sale for 1.50 this week) and having your daughter wear those inside of her regulary mittens. LLBean has great mitte...
- I can't help you with the keeping hands warm thing, but a friend of mine always had cold hands and feet, and especially when she spent anytime outside...she couldn't k...
- My hands get pretty cold in the winter when I play outside with the kids. I started using the little heat packs that my husband takes hunting with him. They work for...
Preparation for Kindergarten
Asked by C.M. from Dallas
on June 29, 2011
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My daughter is starting public kindergarten in August and I was wondering what I should do to prepare for it.
School starts at 7:50. Drive is probably 20 min or le...
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- Well with both my kids, they went to Preschool. Preschool was 'practice' for all of this. My son is 4.75 years old now and has been going to Preschool for a few month...
- I have always had really good luck with the soft sided lunch boxes that are insulated. I can pack one little rubbermaid ice pack ( they come in different shapes and ar...
- I like Kathleens routine... my only 2 cents is, last year when we started Kinder, I bought a lunch bag and that was great for about 2 weeks until I figured that there ...
Back to School - Backpacks, Lunch Boxes, Jackets Etc.
Asked by D.S. from Denver
on August 6, 2009
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Ok moms it is that time again... back to school! My boys are really hard on their backpacks and often go through multiples in a school year - usually zippers breaking....
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- I have found that LL Bean and Jansport are tne best for our boys. My husbands LL Bean lasted through his mission and college and he is still using it 3 years later. My...
- I had the same problem with zippers on backpacks breaking when I was going to University. I finally started buying daypacks in the camping and sporting goods section o...
- I agree with your friend. Land's End and L.L. B. are my favorites. As for making sure everything returns home from school? Good luck! Our policy is "if you lose it...
Help! I've Feel like I've Been "Over-Gifted"
Asked by B.H. from Dallas
on December 23, 2011
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OK - So I'm feeling kind of uncomfortable now. I'm employed by a lovely woman. I take care of her house and her dogs on a regular basis. We have a close relationshi...
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- Don't feel guilty! She obviously values you! Honestly, she probably gets more out of giving it to you than you know. Let her know how you used it & enjoyed it and y...
- Think of it as a bonus :D I have the fortune of very generous parents. They enjoy giving - don't feel guilty! And, your gift was very thoughtful. Both seem complet...
- Considering all the tipping questions on this site this past month...I think you should feel well respected, appreciated and loved. She wants you to know how valuable ...
