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Disney Back To School Supplies: Perfect Time To Give Back

August 16, 2013 by Momstart 2 Comments

I love to give back, meaning I love to support my community in as many ways as I can. Back to school is one of the times where our community relies on donations. The YMCA, our local foodbank, and local grocery stores all do backpack drives. In these drives they request back packs full of school supplies and I’m happy to be working with Disney to support one of these local donation spots. I believe we’ll be taking ours to the YMCA. Plus, I have to mention how Disney feels about Back to School as the Perfect time to give back.

Back to School Is the Perfect Time to Give Back

Disney Store is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s national supply drive, "Tools for Back-to-School." From August 1 – Sept 3, customers are invited to donate school supplies to help support Clubs and youth in local communities, giving them supplies needed to succeed in school and beyond. For more information, please visit www.greatfutures.org/backtoschool.

We received two backpacks and two lunch bags from Disney and I kept them in the box, they are two very popular characters with Zoe and Miles and I don’t want to torture them when I tell them that we’re donating them. Really, my children do have big hearts, and I did buy them new backpacks this year but I didn’t get them character backpacks, so I have a feeling they are going to want to trade, and I supposed that would be ok, but I made a commitment with Disney saying that I’m donated whatever they sent and they sent more than I expected. so, yeah!

More on the Disney Consumer Products for back to school:

Boys can look cool with Jake and the Never Land Pirates tee shirts and rolling backpack. Always ready for adventure on the high seas, this spacious 12" rolling mini backpack with large graphics of Jake along with Hook and Skully is perfect for preschoolers. With Disney’s Planes footwear, boys will be ready to take flight: featuring lovable characters from the movie, the footwear is available in a variety of styles in sizes 5-15. Boys can also sport a variety of Disney’s Planes backpacks featuring Dusty and cool graphics. At Disney Store, older boys will find Spider-Man tees, supply kits, backpacks and lunch totes which are the perfect way to show off their Super Hero style.

A wide range of new Disney books can help kids prepare for going back to school, including You’re Wearing THAT to School!?!, The Classroom: Student Council Smackdown and Oh My Godmother: The Glitter Trap. Kids can get back in learning mode and have fun too with new apps such as Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Paint and Play and Sofia the First: Story Theater.

Back to the Beach (and Classroom) With Teen Beach Movie Products

Tweens can take their summer beach memories back to school with Disney’s Teen Beach Movie-inspired fashions, accessories, backpacks and lunch totes in biker or surfer styles just like in the movie. At retailers such as Target, Walmart and Toys "R" Us, products embodying the fresh energy of the new Teen Beach Movie on Disney Channel are perfect for tweens who don’t want the summer fun to end.

From Super Heroes to Villains and a Stylish Mouse & Mermaid, Disney Sets the Trends for Teens & Young Adults

Young fashionistas will find Forever 21’s new Marvel Comic Trend Shop apparel packs a punch of style. Debuting just in time for the back-to-school shopping season, Forever 21’s line features funky clothes inspired by characters such as Spider-Man, Iron Man, Wolverine, Thor, Hulk and full groups of Marvel Heroes. The trendsetting teen will truly make a statement in the Vault by Vans x OG Classics Disney Collection and Vans x Marvel Collection.

Both lines offer a timeless collection of Vans styles inspired by vintage Mickey Mouse, and amazing new Spider-Man patterns. Teens can also get decked out in styles featuring their favorite mermaid, Ariel, in a trendy and fun Ariel t-shirt and tank collection from Hot Topic inspired by Ariel’s bold and determined personality. Additionally, the Melissa Ultragirl Minnie Flats available at Nordstrom and Saks.com are fashionable jelly shoes that will have any girl stepping in style across campus

We’re very thankful for the samples we received to donate.

Miles Goes to School with Lands’ End On His Back Pack

August 26, 2011 by Momstart 18 Comments

Miles is headed to his first year of preschool this year and I have very mixed emotions about it. Last year, Zoe went and Miles stayed home with me. So I was able to spend some one on one time with him and I worked too. With him in school I’ll have time to work, but I’ll also miss him. I miss both of them when they are gone and I was driving somewhere yesterday without either of them in the car and it was so quiet. Too quiet.

A friend told me that’s the hardest thing to deal with when they go to school is how quiet everything is. Oh…

He still has two weeks before school starts and his backpack from Lands’ End arrived. It’s awesome!

Kids can now customize their backpacks, lunch boxes and more with monograms, embroidery, heat transfers and numbers. Check out all the features in the photos below and notice how we got his name embroidered on it. Just in case you don’t want to get the embroidery feature, there is a tag on the inside that you can write your child’s name on.

I’m really impressed with the quality of the backpack. It’s quite sturdy and it’s on wheels so he can use it as a carry on for traveling. What’s even more impressive is that for a child’s luggage, the handle extends super long making it easier for an adult to lug it around. I love the blue camouflage and so does Miles. He’s super excited to use his new backpack and can’t wait for his first day of school. There are pockets inside and even a separate pencil holder that is attached to the backpack so it doesn’t get lost. Drink holders on the sides and plenty of storage for little kids. It’s a fantastic backpack.

This year’s Back To School line features items that have the following :

Durability: Importance of reinforced seams and adjustable waists for ultimate comfort and durability.

Range of Sizes: A wider variety of sizes are now available for kids. Whether regular size, slim, tall, plus or husky, there are options for every kid.

Personalization: Kids can now customize their backpacks, lunch boxes and more with monograms, embroidery, heat transfers and numbers.

School Uniforms: School uniforms don’t have to be uncool or uncomfortable. Lands’ End offers gender-specific items including feminine tops and cardigans for boys and girls with a wide range of sizes.

To check out more from the Lands’ End Back To School Line visit Lands’ End’s backpack selection. To check out Lands’ End Kids apparel selection. And to check out the school uniforms.

We received samples.

Garnet Hill Signature Pack Collection

August 27, 2010 by Momstart 5 Comments

Talking to Garnet Hill and working with them has been quite a pleasure. They sent us a Backpack to use as a donation to charity. I’m so excited about it because of how awesome it is. The quality of the bag, the colors in the bag it is amazing. I want to keep it, she wants to keep it. I was so tempted to keep the back pack instead of using it as a donation as I said I would. AHHH! Why is your stuff so cute Garnet Hill? Why?

I want to go shopping

The Garnet Hill 2010 Signature Pack Collection features backpacks that are made to last and designed for comfort and durability. Ergonomically designed with kids in mind and made from rugged, easy-to-clean material, they’re loaded with roomy zippered compartments to tote all their stuff. Not to mention, the collection comes in a variety of prints and colors that kids will love.

Easy Tiered Knit Dress: comes in purple too, Zoe would scream with excitement for the purple one!

Floral Appliqué Long Sleeve Tee

Hooded Cotton Sweater

V-Neck Tunic

I would shop there but the prices are a little high. Yes the quality probably deserves the price but I’m a bargain shopper through and through and will shop Garnet Hill when I can find it on sale. 😉 Love all of the clothing, shoes, and accessories that they sell!

Christmas in July: Appaman Children’s Clothing Giveaway

July 30, 2010 by Momstart 25 Comments

Well, we were supposed to be wrapping up the Christmas in July giveaways today but we weren’t able to. So good news is we’ll have Christmas extended to August next week. Today’s giveaway is brought to you by Appaman.

Information provided by their website:

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

100 years ago Roald Amundsen was the first man to put his feet on the South Pole. Derived from Amundsen’s explorations, Appaman’s Norwegian Explorer Collection includes pieces to keep your little adventurer cozy on winter expeditions. For dodging snowballs in the park, the Pilot Hat (SRP $30), Thermal Hoodie (SRP $42), and Polar Jacket (SRP $96) with Cargo Pants (SRP $ 36), will keep you toasty while the Alpine Gloves (SRP $28) will keep your pitching arm loose and flexible.

Little ladies can confidently strut their inner Carrie Bradshaw wearing Appaman’s Ruffle Dress (SRP $ 50) under the Motorcycle Jacket (SRP $90), Snow in the City style. Be the shining star of the ice with the Arrow Knit Dress (SRP $ 56) and twirl the day away. The ruffled Tuxedo Shirt (SRP $34) and popover hat (SRP $24 )complement Appaman’s super hip jeggings (SRP $28), a must have this fall. Hanging out around the fireplace in the late afternoon is a perfect time to bring out the tailored Gym Sweats (SRP $30) with the Awesome tee (SRP $32).

Appaman’s Fall 2010 Artist Capsule Collection comes from the dreamy work of Rachel Slalom. Slalom’s style is a playful, natural addition to the growing Appaman family. With an incredible attention to detail, Solomon’s zip placket dress (SRP $46) is a whimsical masterpiece. Take your daughter on a tour of nature with Rachel’s three pieces: Cats, Hummingbirds and Starry Nights.

With an expanded size range and brand new accessories collection, your little adventurers will look their best. The winter blues will be replaced with bright oranges, reds and purple. Jack Frost might be nipping at your nose but you have a play date with Appaman so go forth and explore. (credit Appaman)

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