Right after my first child was born, my mother-in-law bought me a cutesy Vera Bradley diaper bag. I loved the girly flowers and fabric pattern! By my third child the straps were wearing thin and there wasn’t enough room to put all of “stuff” needed for each of my sweeties. I needed to find a bag that would hold everything but also be easy to use while trying care for my three little ones. As I looked around, I started to use my old L.L. Bean Deluxe Backpack from high school. Did you just say high school? Let me extol the virtues of this wonderful company that produces very well made items that literally stand the test of time and still remain. I also have to praise the L.L.Bean satisfaction guarantee. I don’t understand why more companies won’t follow L.L.Bean’s example and stand behind their products. Case in point, I always followed the wash instructions listed on the tag from the bag – never had a problem. All of sudden, the inner lining of the bag started to just flake apart. I started finding it randomly all over the house. My oldest child started bringing the pieces to me to throw out. So, I called L.L.Bean and asked if my bag would still be covered under their satisfaction guarantee. L.L.Bean said no problem and I now have a brand new backpack that I know will go the distance! You may pay a little more – but for the satisfaction guarantee – it’s worth it!Tuesday, October 11, 2011
L.L.Bean Deluxe Book Pack®
Right after my first child was born, my mother-in-law bought me a cutesy Vera Bradley diaper bag. I loved the girly flowers and fabric pattern! By my third child the straps were wearing thin and there wasn’t enough room to put all of “stuff” needed for each of my sweeties. I needed to find a bag that would hold everything but also be easy to use while trying care for my three little ones. As I looked around, I started to use my old L.L. Bean Deluxe Backpack from high school. Did you just say high school? Let me extol the virtues of this wonderful company that produces very well made items that literally stand the test of time and still remain. I also have to praise the L.L.Bean satisfaction guarantee. I don’t understand why more companies won’t follow L.L.Bean’s example and stand behind their products. Case in point, I always followed the wash instructions listed on the tag from the bag – never had a problem. All of sudden, the inner lining of the bag started to just flake apart. I started finding it randomly all over the house. My oldest child started bringing the pieces to me to throw out. So, I called L.L.Bean and asked if my bag would still be covered under their satisfaction guarantee. L.L.Bean said no problem and I now have a brand new backpack that I know will go the distance! You may pay a little more – but for the satisfaction guarantee – it’s worth it!
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Local Public Library
When I think of programs that have most benefitted my children - near the top of the list has been our local library reading program. After my first child was born, I sought an activity that would not only be educational but a lot of fun. I checked with my local library and found numerous activities held every week for children. At my local library, toddlers and preschoolers are read books, do a craft, little exercises, finger plays, and sing. Babies hear stories, listen to songs and nursery rhymes, and sing. There are programs for older children and adults as well. All programs are free (paid for through my state and local taxes of course) - but rival other playgroup/preschool programs that some people pay a lot more to attend. Children from a very early age learn to love reading and going to the library and the local library receives exposure and additional funding from increased participation - it works out well for everyone.Please visit http://www.publiclibraries.com/ to find a local library near you!
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