droolicious : school gear

Take a Stand with Rabbit Scissors

Mir — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 20:03:00 GMT

Not only are these rabbit scissors ($8.95 at The Spoon Sisters) kid-safe and cute, they can stand on their own two feet -- making them ideal for the child who can never seem to find the scissors left lying underneath other things. Just stand these up on the corner of the desk and the only problem they'll have is who gets to use them first. Better buy a few pairs.

Spit Up: Fabkins Cloth Napkins for Kids

Karen — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 15:03:00 GMT

As eco-conscious parents, most of us are constantly looking for ways to treat our tiny planet more kindly, and packing a waste-free lunch is definitely high on the list.

Fabkins ($22.95 for 5) has the right idea, and I really wanted to love this product. The thing is, most parents don't pack napkins in our kids lunches. Also, just like the whole cloth vs. disposable diaper debate, one could argue that washing these napkins uses water, electricity and soap. I'm already washing my kids' sleeves with the rest of their shirt,and if anyone knows how good her kids are at using their sleeves, it's me.

They are adorable, but looks aren't everything. Just ask Miss Teen South Carolina.

Back to School Drool: Built NY Gourmet Getaway Lunch Bag

Karen — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 21:08:00 GMT

This neoprene lunch bag gets all stretchy when you pack a larger lunch, and is machine washable. They claim it's durable enough to last the whole school year. Personally I'd strap it to my kid's head - for $25 (at Juvie Shop), the little spawn had better not lose it!

Lunch Mail: Because Thinking Up An Original Note Is Hard

chrisjordan — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 13:02:00 GMT

I wanted to like this product. But c'mon, I assure you that grabbing your ball point pen and scribbling a note on the napkin will be more meaningful. Definitely more environmentally friendly.

And ten times less likely to get your kid beat up than something that says you "want to grab a star from the night sky and pin it on [his] shirt"

Available at Compendium Inc for $4.95 for a package of 30

Hand Made: Identify Their Goods

Karen — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 23:11:00 GMT

With school starting, these little personalized tags look like a good solution for backpacks, daycare bags, and the like. I love the adorable designs and they look like they would last a while seeing as they are the same materials as luggage tags. $4.25 at Etsy. Take note of the extra information you can include for bookbags and backpacks.

Storybook Rulers Almost Too Cute to Use

crazedparent — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 19:02:00 GMT

School gear ranks as one of my favorite shopping purchases. Now the my little guy is starting kindergarten, I'm on the prowl for fun stuff to add to his collection. These storybook rulers by Lapin & Me are high on the list with their images from vintage stories.

$4.99 each from Not on the High Street.