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The Best Places To Buy School Uniforms

James Kicinski-McCoy — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 13:00:35 +0000

Although school uniforms help make the process of getting dressed a no-brainer, finding the right stylish school uniform that perfectly coordinates with your child’s faculty guidelines can be difficult. Thankfully, stores have caught on to the fact that more schools are requiring strict dress codes and they’re making it easier than ever to uniform shop for the curricular year. Below, we’ve gathered a list of the best places to buy school uniforms—all those perfect polos, chinos, adaptive school uniforms, skirts, and boys uniform pants—from French Toast uniforms and Lands End uniforms to Old Navy uniforms and secret weapons like Maisonette, we’ve got you covered.

The Children’s Place. Visit the brand’s School Uniforms HQ to find a sea of polos and dresses in dozens of popular school colors (navy, red, hunter green) to more unexpected hues (fuchsia and lavender). Plus, khaki pants, shorts, and skirts galore and other accessories, from headbands and bows to socks and sneakers. Overall, it amounts to hundreds of styles to get the job done, from toddler sizes on up!

Old Navy. Old Navy is a no-brainer for affordable, stylish uniforms for kids and teens in a wide variety of colors. Some items start at just $10, meaning at the rate kids grow, you won’t mind if you have to replace polos, chinos, or sweaters year after year. Plus, the brand has just expanded its “1-Year Kid-Proof Guarantee” to all kids’ products. That means whether it’s tees, jeans, jackets, or joggers, if it doesn’t hold up for a full year or you aren’t satisfied, Old Navy will refund or replace it, no questions asked.

Lands’ End. Lands’ End is a go-to for high-quality, durable back-to-school basics. The site also lets you create a student profile for fast, easy shopping. Just select the “Find My School” option, and it will help you shop according to your kid or teen’s school guidelines. Plus, unlike many online retailers, Lands’ End offers at least 10 kinds of plaid!

Target. Easy, cute, and affordable are the words that come to mind when we shop Target’s uniform section. You can find brands such as Eddie Bauer, Cat & Jack, and even French Toast here, all at good prices. From regular khakis and shoes to cat-printed socks, there’s a little something for every student.

JCPenney. Hundreds of name-brand school uniform options can be found at JCPenney, from Izod to Dickies. The store hosts regular sales and special offers, too, so don’t forget to check to get the best bang for your buck! Plus, their polos come in 16 colors.

French Toast. This company has been a leader in school uniforms since 1985. Here you’ll find an array of mix-and-match options for kids of all ages, from regular vests and cardigans to cute jumpers and blazers. They even offer uniform-approved accessories and have an expanded line of adaptive school uniforms.

Kohl’s. This national chain features a large assortment of budget-friendly, school-appropriate options for your little ones all the way up to your teens. Items range from petite to plus-size polos (in over a dozen colors) to chinos, dresses, plaid skorts, and even shoes for all ages.

J.Crew Factory. The spin-off label J.Crew Factory now has an official Uniform Shop, with preppy uniform options for boys and girls, including polos, skirts, blazers, slacks, button-downs, and ties.

J.Crew. Or head over to the parent brand J.Crew and shop its new Uniform Shop picks at slightly higher prices.

American Eagle. Geared towards teens, AE has a variety of separates that allow older kids to infuse one’s uniform with personality. From slouchier button-ups and cardigans and khakis cut in a variety of silhouettes. Think Clueless and Gossip Girl vibes!

Tea Collection. Tea Collection consistently sells a wide variety of pants in classic colors and modern silhouettes that could work for uniforms—we love their cotton and canvas joggers in olive, navy, and khaki, as well as the brand’s slim chino that goes up to size 16.

Maisonette. This modern retailer is also lacking an official “uniform” shop, but does include many uniform-like pieces, including design-forward chinos and lots of plaid dresses and accessories.

Need more back-to-school inspiration? Check out these 50+ clothing ideas that are comfy as they are cute!

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25+ Guided Journals To Crack Open In 2025

Katie Hintz-Zambrano — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:00:58 +0000

Especially as busy parents, taking some time to be calm and reflective amidst a whirlwind of commitments and needs (yours and others) is essential. One of the easiest and effective ways to do this is to incorporate journaling into your self-care practices. In fact, studies have shown that putting pen to paper actually has a number of health benefits, including decreasing stress and anxiety and boosting the immune system. If you’re a newbie to the practice, don’t know what to write about, or just want to change up your writing routine, picking up a guided journal might be your best bet. Filled with probing questions and thought-provoking quotes, guided journals make journaling easy, plus you’ll likely be surprised at what they draw out of you. Below, over 25 guided journals to consider cracking open in 2025.

Check out our favorite 2025 guided journals in the slideshow below!

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20+ Modern Dollhouses We Love

Katie Hintz-Zambrano — Sun, 08 Dec 2024 14:00:26 +0000

For so many of us, recalling our childhood dollhouse evokes fond memories and hours upon hours of creative play that we would love to pass along to our own children. Luckily, the dollhouses of today have gotten major design upgrades, some with solar panels and others with modern layouts that we’d love to see reflected in our own abodes. Below, we’ve gathered some of the best-looking modern dollhouses on the market. And while the pricetags aren’t always cheap, many are heirloom-quality investments (and a few even double as bookcases that’ll stand the test of time). The hard part is picking which one your lucky kiddo will get to call his or her own.

Our 20+ favorite modern dollhouses are in the slideshow below!

Need more holiday gift ideas for children? Check out our gift guides for Babies & Toddlers, New & Expecting Mamas, Big Kids, Tweens & Teens, and The Homebody Mom!

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The Coolest Backpacks for Kids

Katie Hintz-Zambrano — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 13:00:32 +0000

Back-to-School season is here! If you need a new backpack for your kido, we’ve got you. From sophisticated solids for big kids to playful prints for littles, we’ve culled a variety of crowd-pleasers below. Including mini-versions for the Pre-K crowd, and roomier options for elementary, middle, and high school needs. Which is your fave?

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60+ Gifts For Guys

Katie Hintz-Zambrano — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 23:00:31 +0000

With less than a week until Christmas, our last Gift Guide of the season is here! This one is for your favorite fellas—sons, spouses, grandpas, and more! From classic and cool wares to sweet items that remind them of their beloved hobbies, check out these 60+ Gifts For Guys below!

Need more gift ideas? Check out our guides for The Homebody, New & Expecting Mamas, Tweens & Teens, Big Kids, Babies & Toddlers, and Festive Looks For Moms & Kids.

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Comfy & Cute Clothing For Back To School

Katie Hintz-Zambrano — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 18:30:16 +0000

From the Coolest Lunchboxes and Backpacks to the Best School Uniforms, we’ve got you covered for #BTS season. Below, we’re rounding up some of our top picks for Comfy Clothing for Back To School! These sweet options prove you no longer need to sacrifice style for comfort.

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The Cutest & Coolest Lunchboxes For Kids

Katie Hintz-Zambrano — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 19:00:16 +0000

August is here, which means Back-to-School season is ON! If your kiddo needs a new school lunch box, we’ve got dozens of cute and cool lunchboxes for kids—from sturdy stainless steel options to colorful delights. Pick your favorite, below!

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Mother’s Day Gifts For The Foodie

Katie Hintz-Zambrano — Wed, 10 May 2023 20:00:33 +0000

Mother’s Day is now firmly around the corner! If you haven’t scooped up a gift for your favorite mama (or yourself) yet, we’ve gathered some last-minute crowd-pleasers in the form of these 40 gifts for foodies—a.k.a. lovers of making and consuming tasty things. From a fresh batch of cookbooks to tools of the trade for your kitchen, check out some of our favorite gifts for foodies below!

Need more Mother’s Day gift ideas? Check out our guides for The Homebody Mom and New & Expecting Mamas.

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Mother’s Day Gifts For New & Expecting Moms

Katie Hintz-Zambrano — Thu, 04 May 2023 15:00:33 +0000

No one deserves a gift quite like mamas juggling young babies or those with a newborn on the way. With that in mind, this Mother’s Day Gift Guide for new and expecting mothers is filled with a mix of practical and soothing presents. From comfy shoes and roomy bags to thought-provoking books and an online course to help get your pelvic floor back together.

For more cozy ideas, check out our Mother’s Day Gift Guide for The Homebody.

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Mother’s Day Gifts For The Homebody

Katie Hintz-Zambrano — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 18:00:05 +0000

It’s that time of year! Our first Mother’s Day Gift Guide is here—starting with options for The Homebody mama! The following gifts are for the indoorsy folks amongst us, and filled to the brim with cozy things to wear, good books to read, warm drinks to brew, and much more. Enjoy!

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