PLATINUM PICKS

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preschool props Your littlest
scholar can make an adorable entrance
with Pottery Barn Kids' soft-shaped
Fairfax Pre-School Backpack, appli-
qued with an alligator or an elephant. Its
soft shape and hanging loops make it
easy to stow in a cubby. $19; personalize
it for $6 more. Somerset Collection, Troy.
(248) 643-0172; potterybarnkids.com .

an apple a day keeps the salmonella
away! Tuck an apple into your kids' lunchbox to
keep its contents chilled all morning: The weld-
ed seams of Lilly's Kids' Apple Freezer Packs
contain non-toxic, stay-cold liquid inside. $4.98
for a set of four. Visit lillianvernon.com .

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sweet dreams A beautiful bargain

is a dreamy combination when decorat-
ing a dorm. The Andrea Kakel Quilt
Cover and Pillowcase is 100-percent
cotton and only $9.99 for the set. IKEA
Canton. (734) 981-6300; ikea.com .

The coolest commodities for school,
from preschool to post-grad,
are at your fingertips with
easy online options.

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let's lunch A brown-paper bag just
won't make the grade when there are
options as deliciously charming as this.
The I Think I Can Yummy Lunch Tote
is lined in waterproof vinyl and has an
interior pocket for stashing an icepack
or note to your sweetie-pie. $24. Visit
myretrobaby.com .

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classic Sturdy cotton canvas, faux

Chill Both functional and colorful, Wal-Mart's
Haier Color Cube Mini Fridge can brighten
up a dorm room with a splash of red, green or
blue. The 1.7 cubic-foot capacity cutie includes
a half-width freezer compartment with ice-
cube tray. $98.95. Visit walmart.com for stores.

leather details, a preppy striped inte-
rior — and the choice of hue in khaki,
pink or blue — make Pottery Barn
Teen's Oxford Backpack as easy on
the eyes as it is on the shoulders. $45;
monogram it for $6 more. Free shipping
available from pbteen.com .