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15 Back to School Essentials

GEAR, style By Jill Amery August 6, 2013 Tags: babba box, Back to School, binsky & bobo, etsy, funkins, gear, geisswein, hello kitty, iron knee, lands end, lillian vernon, lunchskins, mabels labels, martha stewart, nordstrom, pencils, personalized, picmonkey, planetbox, pottery barn kids, raspberry kids, sanrio, sigg, skip hop, slider, snuggle bugz, staples, woolfelt, zulily 1 Comment

I’m one of those parents that can’t stand the end of summer. The thought of school lunches and early wake-ups makes me want to cry. Even the notion of some alone time while the kids are in school doesn’t make me want to celebrate. But back to school shopping? Now you’re talking. I love the new beginnings – a change to streamline routines and try to finally nail the healthy littler-less lunch. We can always dream. Here are our 15 back to school essentials for this year.

1. Reminiscent of old-school TV dinner trays or modern Bento boxes, the PlanetBox ensures food doesn’t get all mixed up and helps you include healthier options for the pickiest eater. The magnets add a personal flair. Also available at Pottery Barn Kids with personalized carry bags.

2. Microwave, dishwasher safe and waterproof. Music to a parents’ ears! Not having to raid the lost and found box at school every week? Even better. I just ordered Mabels Labels‘ Ultimate Back to School Pack. The kids got to choose their own personal designs and even prompted them to clean out their closet.

3. Sanrio. It’s all about Sanrio. I just got 2 new Sigg Hello Kitty water bottles. Always BPA-free, these designs also allow you to write a note to your kids in the thought bubble. My preference is to have the kids write a note to me, as I won’t give these bottles up. Sorry, boys.

4. We know that UrbanMommies is a big fan of manners for kids. Let’s not stop at school. Funkins are colourful, fun napkins made just for our little robot lovers and fishermen.

5. As you register the kids for extra-curricular activities, don’t forget to include down time. The Babba Box is a subscription service that provides hours of after-school and weekend creativity. Combine it with Disney’s new Story app and we’re willing to bet you double their fun.

6. I always went to school with personalized pencils from Lillian Vernon. You despise me now don’t you? And now they are in pink.

7. WoolFelt iPad sleeve on etsy. Stunning.

8. Fancy patterned binders help our kids feel like individuals. Leave it to Martha Stewart to come up with epic patterns. Available at Staples.

9. Boys: In the summer I can’t get my boys to wear pants. In the fall I can’t get them to wear pants without holes in the knees. Good news: Iron Knee pants from Land’s End. The revolutionary interior knee patch will allow them to fall on their knees all the time without you having to deal with seeing their kneecaps at the end of the day. Now we just need to stock up on Tide Pods how to deal with the grass stains.
10. Girls: The new Binksy & Bobo reversible tie dress. Spills can be instantly hidden with a flip. And it’s Canadian. I need one in my size please.

11. Picmonkey. It’s all about picmonkey. They’ve just released some back to school themes, overlays and nostalgic school effects.

12. Zoo Lunches from Skip Hop acts as a lunch bag and doubles as a little friend. Available at Snuggle Bugz.

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Thanksgiving Tips from Martha Stewart Weddings Darcy Miller

EAT, holidays By Jill Amery November 21, 2012 Tags: American Thanksgiving, Canadian Thanksgiving, Darcy Miller, Holiday, martha stewart, thanksgiving, turkey 2 Comments

I have been infatuated with Darcy Miller, Editorial Director of Martha Stewart Weddings from the first time I ever saw a luscious spread in the magazine and was planning my own wedding. (I drove my wedding planned nuts, BTW. “But in Martha Stewart I saw….”)

We know how important entertaining is in terms of role modelling for your kids. As a child I remember holiday ‘children’s tables’ that made me feel special and kept me on my best behaviour during special occasions. So who better than Darcy Miller to demonstrate affordable and easy ways to create a gorgeous Thanksgiving table.

Darcy shares tips and deals with us so that you can create her show-stopping look in your own home. We’re sure you must already get it in your RSS feeds but in case you want some last-minute tips, here are her ideas on the Martha Stewart Living website.

Happy Thanksgiving, and may your children embrace the memories that they will pass on to their own kids one day.

The Coach Legacy Collection

GEAR, style By Jill Amery October 31, 2012 Tags: ancestry.ca, Coach, featured, handbag, leather, legacy, martha stewart, new york, purse 1 Comment

I was in Buenos Aires recently and couldn’t keep away from the Recoleta Cemetery. (And not to see the hoards of people looking at Evita’s grave.) The sense of peace and solitude I felt was overwhelming. The elaborate tombs are above ground and house every member of established Argentinian families. It is their legacy.

Back to School Picks for Mom

GEAR, style By Jill Amery August 20, 2012 Tags: aqua, Back to School, beauty, gentle souls, guinot, holy crap, ikea, lunchbox notes, make up forever, martha stewart, newhite, reading, slider, waterproof, wingback No Comments

The end of August marks a special time. (And not only because the fall fashion issues are so thick). With the little ones returning back to school for a new year and a fresh start, Moms can’t forget that they deserve a bit of a refresher too. You get them to school. You’re the activity chauffeur and playdate secretary. School lunch chef, homework enforcer. We know that’s just a few of your duties. Here are a few of our Back to School Picks for the moms out there.

Back to School Picks for Mom

1. Shoes: Gentle Souls, (a Kenneth Cole brand) are comfortable, practical and stylish. And if you like science, their technology is based on displaceable solids comprised of – deerskin lining, NASA developed memory foam called PORON, flax seeds pillows & rubber soles. Bottom line, they are so comfortable! www.gentlesouls.com