With the craziness of back to school - and it really is crazy - we think September may just kick us harder than December does and that’s saying something. And speaking of keeping on top of things (or not) have you labeled all the things yet? Not just your kids’ clothes and lunch gear but their pencils, notebooks, highlighters… So if you’ve already gone through the labels you ordered, or you just got all the notices about school trips and all the gear your kids need for that, or you haven’t yet...

When parents ask we always suggest that kids label their backpacks and bags on the inside. Why? Well not only do most bags have a space for a label inside - so why not take advantage of it? - but also it’s more secure. And if you do want to label your child’s lunch kit or backpack on the outside we recommend something small and discreet that will help your child identify their bag but can’t be read from farther away, as with the photo above. And since almost every kid carries a backpack, we...

This contest is open to US & Canadian residents aged 18+ and it runs from August 8th at 7 am PST until August 15th at 7 pm PST. Read on for all the winning details and you’ll find the entry options at the bottom of this post. It may seem as if we’re still in the throes of summer but Back to School fast approaches and to make that transition easier for your kids (and for you!) we’ve partnered with some of our favorite brands to bring you a super fun contest packed with awesome prizes...

While summer vacation’s in the early days for some of us, in other places school’s starting again in just a few weeks. So we’ve put together some handy tips on getting everything organized for back to school so you can make the most of the last lazy, hazy days of summer secure in the knowledge that all your back to school ducks are in a row! Heck, we’ve even broken it down by week for you. 3 to 4 Weeks Out Now’s the time to check what clothes and shoes still fit your kids and where...