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A Few of lil's Favorite Things: August

LilSugar — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 13:15:20 -0700

Shake the sand out of your shoes and get ready for some back to school shopping! We've rounded up our favorite items that will help get you and your kiddos prepped before the bell rings! Whether it's your children's first year of classes or they are getting ready to graduate, lilsugar will be celebrating School Year's Resolutions all month long! Stay tuned for a fabulous giveaway! Enter to win a $1,000 wardrobe for your child from Tea Collection!

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Babysugar's Best Bets: Backpacks

babysugar — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:00:50 -0700

It's time to get your tots ready for the new school year! No back-to-school ensemble is complete without a backpack. And, of course the satchel isn't just a fashion statement, but useful in carrying those books! Check out the slideshow to see some of the latest hot trends. Click Start Slideshow.

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Ecotot: Back to Basics

babysugar — Tue, 20 May 2008 12:00:48 -0700

School may be out, but the learning doesn't have to halt during Summer. Teach your kid a valuable lesson - being green is easy, and cool. Allow your tween to strut her eco-friendly style with this Dante Beatrix ($50) backpack crafted from PETE - 100 percent recycled plastic bottles. The bag also spurs conversations about recycling so her friends can go green too.

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School Year's Resolutions: Eco-Friendly Backpacks

LilSugar — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 05:00:14 -0700

Send them off to school with the right pack on their back. When selecting the prefect bag for lugging books, art projects and supplies to school, eco-conscience parents know that avoiding knapsacks with shiny plastic designs will help limit their child's contact with PVC and lead. Selecting an eco-friendly backpack does not mean forgoing style for function. Take a look at some of our favorite selections:

Dante Beatrix's "Big Kid Eco Pack" is made entirely from recycled plastic drinking bottles with naturally biodegradable canvas trim. Available in three designs, the bags are the perfect size for elementary school kids.
Bazura's small messenger bag is 100 percent lead-free, made from non-biodegradable juice containers. Each bag saves landfills from being clogged by the foil juice containers.
The Fleurville Kids Backpack is lead, PVC and Teflon-free, and includes a removable lunch tote to help keep everything together when not in use.
Ecogear's Ecozoo packs are perfectly sized for younger schoolchildren and feature adorable designs. Made from organic cotton canvas with non-toxic dyes and sustainable wood components, kids will want to take these "pets" with them wherever they go.
Known for their durability, Land's End's eco-conscience knapsack is made from 100% recycled fabric.
Though it costs a pretty penny, the Reactor Solar Backpack is integrated with a solar charging unit that can be used to power cell phones, iPods and more. Designed for older elementary kids, the backpacks will provide a whole education on the power of solar energy.

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A Few of Lil's Favorite Things: August

LilSugar — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:00:05 -0700

School's out for Summer, but soon it will be back in session. Whether it's your child's first day or they are returning to the hustle and bustle of another busy year, set them up with a bag that will help them lug all those books, papers, and art projects home. Available in messenger, rolling duffel and backpack styles, these must-haves will ensure your lil scholar is set for school. To see where to purchase these goodies, read more.

Dante Beatrix Monkey Toddler Backpack ($37). Who says wee students can't monkey around? This pack allows them to have a playful friend that they can tuck away in the coat room
Rocker Messenger Bag ($45). For the kid who's ready to rock, this bag has some soul.
Biker Backpack ($35). The lil rebel without a cause may ride his bike to class, but he can boast his hog on his backpack.
Mr. Men and Little Miss Messenger Bag ($25). Your wild child can out themselves before they end up in the principal's office with one of these cheeky totes that also carts their math notes.
Roxy's Zip Code 24 Rolling Duffel ($136). Made of coated canvas, this bag is fit for the girl who has flowery fashion flair and a whole bunch of books.