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School Uniforms: Tradition and Character

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A recent study from the University of Alabama found kids’ school uniforms have no effect on “substance use, behavioral problems, or attendance,” and even discouraged students from attending. So why are they popular the world over?

Americans love to splurge on French Toast uniforms, especially in the rapidly reproducing charter school culture. Japan is famous for a strict code of uniforms based on European sailor garb.  Britishers have different ones for every part of the United Kingdom from Scotland to Wales, down to individual schools! The school uniform is ubiquitous, even when no European influence can be detected; Brazil garbs their kids in bright green and yellow, while China’s favorite is the comfy track suit.

Perhaps the draw is in the preparatory appeal: parents want their kids to grow up and get jobs where everyone dresses the same, and in a certain professionalism. Many countries definitely express a unique national character–French schools reputedly reject the idea out of hand, citing their liberal culture. Finding the perfect girls school skirt or boys school pants is also a valuable bonding experience, a unique occasion where the children can experience firsthand all the thought and money that goes into their parents’ care. Whatever the reason we keep the tradition, it is apparent school uniforms are here to stay.

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What Is in a School Uniform?

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Buying school uniforms should be a straightforward process. Unfortunately, if you are new to buying them, it can be a confusing, and potentially very expensive, prospect.  Buying all of your child’s uniform clothing at retail from the mall or a department store is a good way to waste money. Buying from a uniform supplier will ensure your child has quality clothes that look good while not breaking the bank. Here are some tips on how to get the most out of school uniforms:

  1. Be choosey about the brand names you pick. There are plenty of brand names, such as the ones sold here at S&D, that are high quality without the added cost of designer labels.
  2. Review the different types of garments. Most kids school uniform companies, like French Toast, offer many different styles of pants and shirts. Be sure to get something that matches your school’s recommendations but also meshes with what your child likes to wear. Do not be afraid to mix and match styles and brands.
  3. Take advantage of deals. If you happen to see girls’ skirts on sale, buy more than you need. You never know when she may rip the skirt by accident and you need a replacement, fast. Having extra uniform pieces is never a bad idea.

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Boys Outerwear

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Just because it is getting colder outside does not mean recess is going anywhere. Kids will still be running around outside, getting into all types of mess and wildness. Except they will be doing it in weather that will leave them muddy and cold, that is unless they have the right clothing. While your little boy probably does not need the heaviest parka available, any kid that walks to school, plays outside and does so all year round needs a good jacket. We have a variety of North Face and Polo Ralph Lauren jackets that can grow with your kid, and will keep them warm through the chilly fall rains, icy winter and unpredictable early spring.

Hardshell jackets are great for places with variable weather and are good at taking a beating. The North Face Resolve jacket is a perfect hardshell for an active kid. It is waterproof, breathable and resists stains. A slightly loose fit allows layering under the jacket, making it a perfect choice for cool weather.

In colder climates, a simple shell is not going to do, but a dedicated parka can sometimes seem like a bit of overkill.  A down puffer jacket might be just the solution. the North Face Nuptse offers a real down liner with a water resistant outer. It will keep your little one warm without being too big and bulky to actually wear.

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Keeping School Uniforms Clean

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Boys and girls school uniforms can be a laundry nightmare. Not only are there piles of pants, cardigans, blazers, ties, and shirts to clean. But no matter how spiffy the kids look for their schoolday, the clothes are still being worn by children, and children are messy! Yes, the kids look adorable in their uniforms, but its a lot of work to keep them so well dressed! If you dread the weekly addition to the laundry pile, then maybe its time to establish a routine for keeping your kids’ school uniforms clean.

  • Make them help: Or at least try to. The girls and boys might not help keep their uniforms clean, but you can at least assign them the task of bringing their things to the laundry room, or make them help with sorting. Even if you can just get a little work out of them, it’ll make the process that much easier.
  • Pre wash: It might take an extra few minutes, but if you have a slop sink or a large basin, pre-washing any stains or caked on messes will make it that much easier on your machine. It will also prevent the stain from coming off on other clothes that go in the same load. This method works well on harsh stains like mud and blood.
  • Wash Hard: Cotton and blends are durable and khakis and whites will keep their colors. Wash them on soiled-hot, this will blast the stains out, and the garments can take it. Beaded items and blue jeans on the other hand will need extra special attention and may nee to be washed on delicate or cold.

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Affordable French Toast Uniforms

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Uniforms make life much simpler, on both children and adults. Kids never have to worry about what to wear each morning and parents save on the cost of an extensive wardrobe for the entire year. But children’s uniforms are still an investment. You want quality uniforms to last them the entire year.

This expense is not a particularly great one but can still be a strain on families trying to put uniforms on multiple kids, or who are otherwise on a tight budget. Along with the normal costs of children’s clothes, a uniform can be a budget squeezer. French Toast brand school uniforms can alleviate these costs.

French Toast offers a full line of school uniforms, from girls’ pants and tights to boys’ slacks, shirts and cardigans. The prices of French Toast uniforms are very affordable. If you bought your child’s uniform piece by piece at a name brand clothing store, you would spend hundreds of dollars. At S&D Kids, French Toast is a brand we can sell for far less.

Even if you decide to splurge and buy a different outfit for each day of the week, the entire ensemble would easily cost less than $200 when you purchase French Toast uniforms from S&D Kids.

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Time to Buy Kids School Uniforms

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There are only three weeks left until the start of school. It sounds like a blessing and a curse. Only three weeks until the kids are back in classes and no longer free to roam about 24/7. As a parent you may be excited for this,  but there are  only three weeks until they’re going to need stuff you should have bought three weeks ago. Namely  kids school uniforms.

There are so many things you need to get for back to school. Bookbags, pencils, notebooks the list is endless for every family. How about you do yourself a favor and cut one of those items out before it drives you crazy. Buy your kid’s school uniforms online ans save both time and money in the process.

Depending on what you children need, they probably don’t want to go shopping for uniforms, moreover finding decent uniform appropriate clothes locally can be tough. You don’t want to send them to school in ill fitting khakis and sweater vests. Why not buy kids school uniforms online from a retailer that knows what kids will and won’t wear.  When you have to buy the whole ensamble, things become much easier when you can do it in one fell swoop. S&D Kids has the variety to keep your kids looking presentable at prices your wallet can deal with.

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Buy School Uniforms Early

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It may seem early but once the family vacation ends and the dust settles on whatever day camp the kids were in, it will once again be time to get ready for a new school year. There are a lot of things you can buy in advance, but getting the kid’s school uniforms purchased is likely to be the one you most want to get out of the way. Everything else can be rather fun by comparison.

In an effort to help you get more bang for you buck and the lead up to the new school year, S&D Kids, as always, are offering French Toast uniforms at fantastic prices. Get boys uniform shirts and boys uniform pants for $9.99 and $12.99 respectively, and do it without even leaving the comfort of your own home. These are great prices on high quality and, always important with kids, durable kids school uniforms.

Getting some of that stressful back-to-school shopping done early will offer you some time to really enjoy the next few weeks of summer relaxation. Rather than stacking your stress in the steamy end of August, check out the S&D Kids website and place a time saving order on kids uniforms today!

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Puzzles For Summer Fun

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More on the subject of rainy day preparedness? Sure. The summer is great for kids because you can send them outside to play and have them be almost entirely satisfied for a little while, but those rainy days can be a total Lord of the Flies situation for parents unprepared to entertain their tikes.

This brings us to puzzles! Puzzles are a great way to pass the time for kids and adults alike. They make great group activities, underlining the value of team work and using your brain. Instead of a trip to the movies or a ton of time playing video games, the tactile charm of putting together a puzzle can seem like a downright healthy way to play. In fact, putting together puzzles is an incredibly good way to stimulate your son or daughter’s mind from an early age.

S&D Kids has a great variety of puzzles for sale that will keep your kids occupied, whether it is a rainy day or simply too hot to safely leave the air conditioning. These are important things to consider in the months where school is out and kids might just wander up to you and tell you they are bored.

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Kids Umbrellas

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This has been a particularly rainy spring on the east coast of  the country. If you have not yet, it looks like now is the perfect time to get your son or daughter a new umbrella for them to take to day camp. It is the best way to assure that they stay dry and don’t catch any nasty summer colds on their way to a field trip of some kind.

People do not worry so much about their kids catching colds in the summer, but parents should continue to stay vigilant. Kids will always be around a lot of germs, the still unknown nature of regular interaction has them touching things that most people would not. What is more, those brief periods outdoors in the rain at summer camp are usually shuffling single file from an air conditioned bus ride to another air conditioned facility. In that time, it can be very easy for those germs, already spinning around in the air, to take root.

People forget to get their kids umbrellas for these programs, but they are an important investment. Luckily, S&D Kids has some great youthful designs with likes of Spiderman and iCarly on them to make your kids feel cool while keeping dry.

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Stylish Diaper Bags At S&D Kids

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The earlier part of the summer is one of the highlights of any kid’s year, even babies. The sun is bright and there is a wide array of activities outdoors to indulge in. There can be frequent trips to the park to socialize and develop important human interaction skills. There is splashing around in the water at the beach or at the pool. Sprinklers and ice cream cones, butterflies and barbecues. The summer is a great time to open up your baby to new and exciting experiences out from in front of the television or the confines of their play pen.

Of course, that means you will need supplies for these frequent day trips. Diapers to change into, toys, bottles, food, pacifiers, and plenty of baby wipes will need to be with you to prepare for all that might get messy, and the potential for crankiness from your fellow traveler.

Luckily S&D Kids has a beautiful selection of stylish diaper bags from some of the biggest names in apparel. Companies like JJ Cole and Baby Phat are making diaper bags that will stylishly sync up with your hottest swimsuits and your best summer dresses. Being prepared can add a flair of style, even for mommies on the go.

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