Back to school is an exciting time.  For those who have a dress code or uniform, it’s especially important to make sure your kids have what they need well before the start of school. There’s not really the option to wear just anything if your child runs out of clean dress-code shirts.

French Toast is a US brand which has the biggest range of scholastic wear for all ages: from preschool through senior year of high school. Besides that, they also have a small but growing line of casual wear, but in this article I’ll be focusing just on the school wear.  I’ve shopped at French Toast a lot before.

Today I’m introducing a newer brand in children’s clothing: art & eden. They’re a playful, fun brand with a serious mission: socially conscious children’s apparel.

First I’ll talk about the stylistic aspects of art & eden. As much as we love the planet and want to make a difference, we want to know what the styles are all about, right?! Then I’ll move on to what they’re doing with the environment. And finally, we’ll get to hear from Susan Correa, CEO of art & eden, with some inside details. 

Do you need a tablet for yourself or your child? There is no need to spend hundreds of dollars on a tablet. I’ve bought tablets for my kids from reliable reputable places for under $100 for a new one, and here I’ll show how you can too. 

US brand Oaki produces their own line of high quality cold-weather and wet-weather gear for children. I recently purchased snow boots for my kids there and decided to review my shopping experience. Read on to get a balanced review of the pros and cons of Oaki.