Back to Cool

by Lolita Carrico

With Labor Day around the corner, before you know it your kids will be heading back to school. Yippie! But, before you do the happy dance, don't forget that there's still one last hurdle: BACK TO SCHOOL SHOPPING.

Don't panic. We've got the lowdown on the latest and greatest to get your kid back to school in style this school year without breaking the bank.

Firstly, make sure all of your back to school purchases are protected with long-lasting labels. Mabel's offers super strong adhesive and iron-labels for everything from clothing and shoes to toys and bags.


High Sierra's Jane and X-Packbackpacks feature a CD-player pocket with headphone port, cell phone pocket, key fob, and, oh yeah, plenty of room for books and stuff.


Thermos' Commemorative Metal Lunchboxes feature retro images on the outside and ample space for your little one's soy bologna and cheese sandwich, organic yogurt and Veggie Booty on the inside.


InnoDesk's "S'Cool Toolz" hand-held, battery operated pencil sharpener is sleek, portable and lightweight. They're perfectly sized for storage in backpacks, school desks...and they even have hooks for storage in 3-ring binders.


Gel Pens' soft silicon coating makes these tutti frutti ball point pens easy on the hands.


And for those headed to the dorms, Barbara K's Dorm Survival Kit has 10 essential tools, including a flashlight, 6-in-1 screwdriver and privacy sign (for uninterrupted study time...yeah, right) in a stylish backpack.



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