Minnesota Back-To-School Guide
ABC and Toy Zone
2908 W. 66th St.
Richfield, MN 55423
(612) 869-2399
www.abctoyzone.com
While many box and chain stores will carry the basics in school supplies, check out this specialty store for options your kids will love. ABC and Toy Zone offers a great selection of school supplies, from supplies that may now be on your list as you help supplement classroom costs to fun items to encourage your child's learning. The store also offers a wide range of arts and craft supplies perfect for that last-minute project.
russell + hazel
4388 France Ave. South
Minneapolis, MN 55410
952.279.1360
www.russellandhazel.com
For something unique and chic, look no farther than renowned, local paper company russell + hazel. For nearly 10 years, this business has been bringing good design to functional school and office products. Bored by manila folders and yellow Post-Its, russell + hazel's designers have shaken up the world of notebooks, folders, binders and even Post-Its. While it sell its products in boutiques around the country, this Minneapolis-based outfit is its design studio and only flagship store in the U.S. and France. Stop by to see genius at work, and to pick up something to make your student feel sharp and put together this year.
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Oh Baby
3509 Galleria
Edina, MN 55435
(952) 928-9119
www.ohbabystyle.com
A home-grown institution, Edina-based Oh Baby is a great place to find a unique first-day-of-school outfit for your little one. For something special and one-of-a-kind, this is the store to head too. With a mix of items from known brands including Joe's Jeans, Ben Sherman and Hannah Banana, as well as items from the handcrafted "Oh Baby!" line, you'll be sure to find something that suits. The house line is made in Minnesota by store owner Mary Lauer, so you know you're getting something wonderful.
Pacifier
310 E. Hennepin Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 623-8123
www.store.pacifieronline.com
Another local institution, Pacifer, is the result of a local couple not being able to find a cool enough outfit for their new niece. With two stores and thriving online shop available, clearly this store is meeting a Twin Cities' need. Sizes run the gamut from babies up to 12 years old. This store offers funky, cool options just right for making the best impression on new classmates. The store also carries Minnesota school essentials such as backpacks, hats and mittens for those wintery walks to school.
Kids' Hair
2195 N. Snelling Ave
Roseville, MN 55113
(651) 638-0010
www.kidshairinc.com
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Kids' Hair boasts 20 years of experience in making kids' haircuts fun and enjoyable. With that local friendliness and family feel, it's a no-brainer. With 12 locations through out the Twin Cities metro area (including St. Cloud), there's a store near you. Check out its website for more information. In addition to offering a stellar haircut and enjoyable atmosphere, Kids' Hair also features fun services including color extensions and glitter nails, if you'd like to add a little extra fun to this step. Be sure to grab the first-time haircut coupon available on its website to save even more.
Kids Kuts Family Hair Care
2847 Northdale Blvd.
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
(763)-754-2680
www.kidskutsmn.com
Price: from $13
Make it a family affair with Kids Kuts in Coon Rapids. This north metro salon offers services for the whole family, making it easy to get everyone taken care of in one fell swoop. With a family friendly atmosphere and professional stylists who love working with kids, this store is a great choice for getting that back to school haircut. Kids Kuts offers specialty services including highlights and perms as well.
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