It pains us deeply to write this blog post and we apologize for it now, but the sad truth is that summer is quickly coming to an end.  With only one month left of summer vacation it is time to start getting the kids ready for school.  We all know that as much as we would love to be spending our free time soaking up the last few rays of the summer sun instead of back to school shopping, the stress of leaving it to the last minute is not worth it.  That’s why we have put together a list of some great shops to find goodies and clothing for the kids before the first class bell rings.  These fantastic places almost make it excusable to be indoors in August.

ELLA MINNOW CHILDREN’S BOOKSTORE -  ellaminnow.ca
Prepare early for the unavoidable procrastination that is book reports.  Ella Minnow has a huge selection of books catering to toddlers all the way to teens.  They also offer online shopping, so you can enjoy your last month of summer vacation without the hassle of shopping in store (although we would never turn down a chance to shop).   While you’re buying books for the school year, why not pick up an extra one and have your kid do some reading this summer too?

LITTLE ONES -  littleones.ca
My mother used to be impressed if I made it out of the house fully dressed and not covered in half of my breakfast, let alone in designer duds.  Times have changed.  Little Ones is Toronto’s premier kid’s clothing boutique offering brand name designer children’s clothing from across Europe and North America.  If you have a trendy little one who loves to be ahead of the fashion game, this is the store for them!

KIDS AT HOME -  kidsathome.com
Children’s tastes change as quickly as they grow, and their bedrooms always mirror this.  Kids At Home offers the most eclectic collection of cool furnishings, bedding, and accessories for kids of all sizes.  Help your kids express their creative side designing the bedroom or playroom of their dreams.