School Lunch: LL Bean
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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...
Monogrammable Lunch Box
Asked by R.H. from Dallas
on August 9, 2011
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Where can I find a cute boutique type monogrammed lunch box for kids school that is not metal? Does anyone know of anyone that will monogram?
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- We just ordered backpacks and lunchboxes from LL Bean and I am very impressed with them. The lunchboxes are quite roomy, much better than the ones at TRU / Target / et...
- Land's End and Lillian Vernon has them as well.
- I just bought one from"Thirty-One". Love their products and they are on sale! Here is the link I used... www.mythirtyone.com/kspeer I bought the thermal tote on p...
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...
Stinky Lunch Box
Asked by C.D. from Washington DC
on March 24, 2010
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My son left his lunch box at school for 5 days. Unfortnately, he didn't close his thermos all the way and the orange juice in it spilled into the lunch box. It is an...
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- I second the other folks-try the clothes washer or the dishwasher-should take the odor away. If not, LL Bean has world class customer service & will help you. Good l...
- I'd toss it in the clothes washing machine with some oxyclean.
- I wash lunch boxes in the washing machine after using a stain killer spray like shout. Eventually they fall apart but one or two washes seem fine. They won't look as...
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....
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...
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...
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...
