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Four Peas Lunch bag has been featured on the Parent & Child section of the scholastic magazine.
Lunch Bag How slick is that biker design? This rad bag features PVC- and phthalate-free insulation. Monogramming or personalization available for $10 extra. Four Peas, $18.Read More

Four Peas Toddler Backpacks have been featured on the About.com website.
What I love about all the toddler backpacks from Four Peas is the simplicity. Some toddlers are able to manage lots of pockets, but others are just overwhelmed with so many features. There are just two pockets here and the zippers are easy to find and manage...Read More

Four Peas Monkey Duffle and Supply Bags have been featured on the Parenting Pink website.
Your daughter can travel in style with these cute, matching accessories by Four Peas. The duffel bag is hot pink and measures 20 inches long by 10 inches wide – big enough to toss her clothes in for a trip or overnight slumber party with the girls. The matching monkey supply bag is great for fitting all the little ‘extra’ things girls take with them..."Read More

Save The Blue Toddle back is featured in Earnshaw's gift guide.Read More

Steal That Style: Back to School (Mini!) Backpacks
There is nothing like helping (or watching!) your little one pack their backpack for the first day of school. In goes brand-new pencils, crayons, and any other little odds and ends they feel they will need once they cross through the big double doors on their own. While stocking the pack and setting it by the front door is an exciting step as it leads them that much closer to starting school, parents first must begin their quest for the perfect backpack suitable for their toddler.Read More

Four peas lunch bag is featured on better tv!
Find out about the safe and stylish new bags for this back to school season. We even have small backpacks for those little preschool backsRead More

The hottest preschool backpacks for back to school
Still looking for the perfect backpack for your preschooler? You're in luck. Because recently, CMP editor Liz Gumbinner taped a segment for BetterTV on some of the cutest backpacks for younger kids headed to preschool and kindergarten...Read More

Four Peas – Kids’ Bags That Look Good.. Real Good!.
Perfectly sized with a unique “toddler-chic” look these bags from Four Peas will be the “cool bags” of this years school season! With styles ranging from preppy to punk, Four Peas bags offer kids and parents a fresh alternative to boring “book bags”: Kids’ bags that look good. Real good. Four Peas products include school-sized backpacks, lunch bags, messenger bags, supply bags and duffle bags.Read More

Blue monkey lunch bag is featured on everydaymama site.
I searched high and low -- here's the short list of the cutest lunch boxes! They get an extra bonus if they were "green!".Read More

Back to School Shopping 101: Where to find lunch bags in Chicago

Back to school shoppers searching for unique and cool lunchboxes, lunchbags, and lunch sacks have a variety of cute (and often ecofriendly) options in Chicago right now.Read More

Four Peas monkey lunch bag was featured on L.A Parent Magazine. Register for free to see the full magazine here.

Four Peas whale toddler bag was featured on Bon Appetit.com site.

Back to School: Best backpacks for preschoolers/ pre-k

Backpacks are an essential back to school item for kids of all ages, even preschoolers getting ready to make their school debut. ...Read More

Test Drive: Four Peas Kids' Backpacks and Toddler Backpacks.
Brandon's mom reported that the School Backpack will fit all of Brandon's back to school gear and then some. She said that it will even fit his snowpants and snow boots in the winter, which is important for a northerner.Read More

Hinsdale resident Casey Baca is a busy lady. When she’s not busy attending to her four daughters, she’s running around town, hitting the gym or managing her skyrocketing business — which started because of her hectic schedule in the first place. “When I was pregnant with Ava, I was essentially looking for something to keep my daughter Bella busy,” she said. “I was going out of my mind with parent boredom and couldn’t stand sitting around. We would always be on the go. ...Read More

Four Peas's Toddler back pack is featured on babble.com

This toddler backpack by Four Peas is definitely rad. Image is screened with orange, gray and slate blue. All materials are PVC and phthalate free. Shoulder straps are adjustable and padded for toddler’s comfort. Check out the matching Skater Lunch Bag, too! ...Read More

Four Peas's Toddler back pack is featured on Moms favorite stuff website.

Both of my kids absolutely love having their own bags (I wonder where they get that from??) to load up with all of their precious belongings when we go out. I’ve found that a lot of toddler bags and backpacks are either too big for them to hold or carry, too small to actually hold anything ...Read More

Four Peas is featured on Mariyln Kirschner's insider report.

Unique kids' bags that look good ("real good"). Designer: Casey Baca ...Read More

Four Peas is featured on Supper Time Entertainment's EarnShaw story.

Jennifer Garner And Ben Affleck Take Violet To See New Home

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Jennifer Garner And Ben Affleck Take Violet To See New Home

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner visited the construction site of their new home in Los Angeles with daughter Violet. The family checked out the progress of their home, showing that even celebrities are just like us and lead very normal everyday lives. On another note, how adorable is little Violet! She is such a big girl now. Photos by Bauer Griffin Read More

Four Peas Polka Dot Messenger Bag and Rocker Messenger Bag were featured by Parents.com on The Early Show on CBS, Friday, August 22, 2008. Read More Watch The Show

Four Peas whale toddler bag was featured on Parents.com site.

Four Peas backpacks and lunch bags were featured in Hudson’s August Issue

Four Peas Skull Backpack is featured on Parentdish.com Read More

Four Peas Biker Lunch Bag and Rocker Messenger Bag are featured on CookieMag.com for the best of back to school 2008.

Four Peas School and Toddler Backpacks are featured on "Backpacks and Bags for School 2008" issue of About.com Read More

Four Peas Sharky Toddler backpack is featured on "8 Back-To-SChool Products we love" issue of Disney Family.com Read More

Four Peas Neopolitan Polka Dot backpack is featured on"Trendy Backpacks for Toddlers" issue of Baby Style Watch website June Issue

Four Peas backpacks and lunch bags were featured in the Back to School issue of Hudson’s June Issue

Four Peas is featured on Pregnancy Magazine's June issue. Check out the June Issue here. June Issue

"I'm already having nightmares about Connor going to preschool.. its not so much that I think it will be a bad thing but I've come to realize I will be that crazy parent sobbing hysterically at the door when I drop him off. Connor is pretty social and independent so I'm sure he will happily bounce off when the time comes and not even look back..." http://www.sevendogsandababy.com

"We're crazy about the Four Peas toddler backpacks, which come in a range of colors and styles to let your little girl or guy express their personality - not advertise the latest character on TV. The size is just right for bitty shoulders, and the construction is exceptionally sturdy. Big kids aren't left out - there are school-age backpack, lunch bag, and messenger bag versions, too. Can you resist Funky Monkey? Or the orange and hot pink Rock Star design? We couldn't either.

Activity packs by Four Peas come in easy-open plastic cases with a carry handle. Inside, you'll find stickers, a pad with crayons, silly putty, and themed toys. Different versions are available for girls and boys, and these kits are ideal for keeping in the car when mom or dad needs to bring a kid to work unexpectedly, or when the "swing by" visit to your best friend's (aka the Land of No Toys) goes on forever." http://www.gocitykids.com

"This monkey print lunch sack from Four Peas (FourPeasOnline.com) will stand out in a crowd of boring bags." http://www.countryliving.com/

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Four Peas Toddler Backpacks. These cool bags come in a variety of hip fabrics that really stand out in a crowd—think pink stars, blue sharks and green palm ...http://www.parentsconnect.com

A Shoulder To Lie On - Divalyssious Moms

As children enter their pre-adolescent years, they're often eager to shape their own identities — particularly at school — by choosing their own clothes, shoes, and book bags. Four Peas, an online company that sells "cool things for hip kids," offers a line of trendy messenger bags. The shoulder sacks feature funky prints, including a motorcycle, a guitar, and a peace sign motif ($43). Designed to rest comfortably on young shoulders, the bags come in a range of adjustable strap lengths. Four Peas also sells backpacks for toddlers with fun prints such as monkeys, sharks, polka dots, and palm trees ($25), among other items. For more information, and to purchase, go to fourpeasonline.com.

Four Peas is featured on Better Homes and Gardens Holiday Gift Guide

Check us out in the holiday gift guide of, Better Homes and Gardens for 2007, as our Funky Monkey backpack is featured! See it online at www.bhg.com

Everyday with Rachael Ray has a monkey on their back…

Check us out in the September issue of, Everyday with Rachael Ray, as our Funky Monkey backpack is proudly featured (yes, it’s proud) on their shop the issue page. We love Rachael Ray!

Check out Four Peas Funky Monkey backpack featured in the magazine Tot Trends Weekly. You can view the magazine online at www.tottrendsweekly.com to check us out!

From the magazine…

4. A touch of preppy style makes the toddler backpacks from Four Peas a perfect choice. Whether you have a Little Rockstar, a Mini Sports Fan or a Funky Monkey, Four Peas has a super cute pack that will fit.

Check out Four Peas the week of August 6th in the business section of the Doings Newspaper.

Planning some summer travel?

Whether long or short, car trips can be the bane of your existence (”When will we geeeet theeeere?”) or, if you plan right, they can be the making of some great memories.

The Four Peas Mini Sports Fan Activity Pack from Mom4Life is a great addition to your vehicle.

Intended for children aged three and up, this way cool activity pack comes in a cool plastic case with easy to use sliders and a convenient handle for carrying. The kit includes a pad of coloured paper, an activity pad, silly putty, crayons, make-a-race car sticker sheet, assorted stickers, a mini porcupine ball, a pull back race car, a notepad, a squishy frog, and magic springs. Enough to keep even the most hard-to-entertain kid busy for a few hours. (The “Girly Girl” kit is similar but includes different ‘girly’ stickers, a bracelet, a stamper & linking shapes instead of the stereotypical boy-ish goods.)

Once your child has used all of the goodies that came with it, the case is perfect to refill with toys and other activities to keep your car stocked and ready for the next trip. Great for the car, in restaurants, while waiting for appointments and anywhere else you need a little kiddie entertainment. It’s also perfect for taking into Aunt Myrtle’s house so she doesn’t make the kids count Q-tips for ‘fun.’

Twenty dollars for some sanity in a tidy little box. Count me in.

My daughter went through this stage when she was just short of a year where she would stuff all her toys in a little backpack and spend hours just emptying the bag and filling it back up again. As a parent, this was a wonderful stage to live through because it meant we could take her to parties without any worries since we knew that if we sat her down with her book-bag in hand she'd have a blast! As a result, I have a soft-spot for child-sized backpacks and the Four Peas Backpacks are, without a doubt, my favorites.

I love these backpacks so much that I actually own two of them. One of them (the Later Gator) goes to grandma's house everyday, and traveled to Europe with us last year, and it has stood the wear and tear of a year's use with zero problems. Our newest one (the Polka Dots) gets used on the weekends and now that Catie is old-enough to actually wear it on her back, it gets followed by lots of compliments.

The two backpacks we own are toddler sized but we will definitely be getting a school book sized one when the time comes. Not only are these packs sturdy but the prints are also adorable. I love the Girly Camo one!

Also totally brilliant and from the same company are the Kids Activity Packs. It was all I could do to keep it away from my daughter once she discovered there were dress-me-up stickers in there. I am saving it for a rainy day -- namely our six hour flight to Europe this summer! Filled with activities that kids can't resists (stickers, crayons, a doodle pad, toys, a deck of cards with instructions for a game and more) the Activity Pack is a MUST if you are planning a trip away with your child.

Like you, your kid can never have too many bags. If the last time you invested in a backpack was for back-to-school, maybe it’s time to think about investing in a new one for summer. We absolutely love the ones from Four Peas. Made from nylon with a zipper closure with funky patterns like monkeys, camoflauge and schools of fish, these fun bags come in sizes for school-aged children and their toddler-aged siblings.

If you read the message boards, you might have read that my family and I recently traveled to Europe. It was a rather ambitious adventure with two little ones in tow. But one thing that truly saved us was the exceptionally cute toddler backpack and activity pack from Four Peas.

Not only did my daughter proudly wear her backpack through the airport and on our many travels throughout Belgium (on the train and walking through the cities) she enjoyed bringing it to breakfast so she could unload the goodies from her activity pack. And when she did, children came from all over the restaurant to share in the fun. At one point, she was playing with a little boy from Australia and a girl from Italy. And while Ellie doesn't understand a lick of Italian and the little girl didn't understand a word of English, they all certainly bonded over the items in the Four Peas activity pack. Stickers apparently speak a universal language.

Now even though the Four Peas backpack was an asset on our big adventure, it is equally perfectly geared for those smaller everyday adventures to preschool, the grocery store and the library. Plus, right now Four Peas is offering one free mini-activity pack with purchase. Simply enter code FREE MINI in the comments section during checkout to receive this offer.

Four Peas is a hip place to find some cool gear for your kids and it’s “Mommy” owned. Casey Baca saw a void in the children’s market and set out to fill it by bringing together fun ideas for traveling tots and sweet clothing pieces. We love momprenuers and were excited to try out a few of her offerings. I was sent the Funky Monkey backpack from their site, it’s toddler sized and fits my 4 year old so well. This size is ideal for early reader sized books, and has an extra zippered pocket to bring along small toys and action figures. I like that the pack is very well made and durable with sturdy fabric, strong zippers and adjustable straps for good support. They offer several different styles for your child so their personality can shine through, everything from Monkeys, Sharks, Camo, Flowers, Frogs, Gators and more…several of them are on sale right now so it’s a good time to grab a pack for your pre-kindergarten kid (like my little man Brigs).Four Peas

Four Peas also offers fun activity packs to keep kids busy and happy on those long summer road trips. If you’re looking for some cute kiddo clothing you might want to pick up the “Hey Kids…Wally World!” tee, nothing says family travel like a trip to Wally World. They also have adorable camo and embroidered designs to keep them in traveling style this summer. Four Peas has cool stuff for hip kids!

Keeping kids entertained and happy when traveling or dining out can be a challenge. These smart Activity Packs designed for kids ages 3 to 8 are the perfect solution. Available in "Girly Girl" and "Mini Sports Fan" styles, each mini plastic suitcase is filled with everything they'll need to enjoy some quiet fun.

These premade Activity Packs contain dozens of crafts and games sure to provide hours of fun. Stuff them in the adorable kid-sized backpacks and you're ready to roll. $20-25 at kidstravelpacks.com.

It's that time again. Time for millions of kids to get ready to go back to school, but before your kids hit the books, you'll have to hit the stores for this year's must-have back-to-school items. Camille Chatterjee of Parenting magazine visited “Today” to share the best items for your kids.

Polka Dot Backpack from Four Peas (formerly Kids' Travel Packs)
This sturdy nylon backpack comes in eleven different styles, and each bag can be embroidered with kids’ names or monograms for an extra personalized touch.

Everybody's Happy

The day we received this Kids Travel Pack in the mail, my 19 month old daughter couldn't put it down. She would put it on, take it off, fill it with whatever she could reach, put it back on and then take it off again, only to unload it. She had so much fun and I got a good 20 minutes of computer time! She is happy, I am happy...everybody's happy!

These packs are offered in 11 different colors/patterns, most with a logo character that your kids will love. The packs are the perfect size for books, toys and activity packs that you can take along in the car, bring to appointments, or pack snacks in for the park!

The best thing about these packs is that they are designed for children 2 years+ at 11.25" tall, 10 " across and 4" across the bottom. Your kiddos can carry their own "treasures", leaving your purse free from their stuff. How nice is that? You may actually be able to find your keys without pulling out a doll, crayons, cars and a drawing pad!

Leader of the Pack

Recently Ruby has become fascinated with zippers and small bags. In my desperate attempt to get her a bag like her friend at school, (this is what I call daycare to make myself feel better) I went to the store but could only find a rather trashy looking plastic purse with a certain kitty on it. In my desperation to be a good mom and give my child her own little bag I purchased the pink nightmare, always keeping my eye out for something a bit more fabulous. When we found out about a new company with stylish bags for kids we were so excited.

Four Peas is of course a mother's invention which as you know are the best. The bags, while meant for children ages 3+ are perfectly fine for kids like Ruby who are ready to start schlepping their own things around. Perfect size, perfect color selection, just perfect. You know what else would be perfect? If Ruby used hers to carry her own diapers and wipes! There is an idea.

For now Ruby uses her pack to carry some activities and her lovey. The designers at www.KidsTravelPacks.com also create activity packs and very cute t-shirts. To be honest, while the bags are of superior quality and construction, I just can't get enough of the color choices. Light pink with lime trim, giant flower design, chocolate brown with a pink pig, these are not your average pack.

Alex loves to carry a backpack.  I'm not sure if it's a Dora the Explorer thing, or she just likes feeling like a big girl -- in any event, you can often find her walking around the house with a slightly-too-big backpack on her back.  Oh, and her bicycle helmet. 

You know, because it completes the look.

*sigh*

ANYway, check out these great backpacks from Kidstravelpacks.com:  they feature easy-to-clean interiors (and we all know how important that is), and are available in every colour scheme imaginable for a not-too-unreasonable US$24.95.  It's unclear as to whether this company ships internationally.

And by the way, if you're stumped about what you should fill the backpack with, you can always take a look at the activity packs as well.  Especially since, as a general rule, an entertained kid is a happy parent.

My toddler raced over as soon as I opened the package for Kid's Travel Packs. She grabbed the orange backpack, wanted me to help put it on, and sang "Backpack, backpack" as she danced around the room (yeah, she watches Dora once in awhile). These backpacks seem durable and well made and I like that they come in different solid colors and aren't plastered with characters. I hadn't thought to get a bag for her to put books and toys when we go out (I mean she just turned 2), but she enjoys wearing it so much, I'm going to let her do all the work and have her haul her own stuff.

Kid's Travel Packs also makes these Activity Packs that are chock full of stickers, small toys, and arts and craft supplies that may come in handy when you're travelling and pressed for time to put together your own activity pack.

Mama Loves...

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The CiCy Mama has traveled with kids many times. From across states in a car, over the ocean in a plane, and even under the channel in a train, we've done it. After 6 years of hassling with finding just the right size carry-on that will fit on the said plane/train/automobiles, and one that the child himself can carry-on, I've finally found the solution. Four Peas! These colorful, sturdy little back packs are perfect for my little guys. My three-year-old especially likes the Mini Sports Fan backpack, because it's blue (obviously) and because it's "just my size mama!". At 11.25" tall and 10" across, these packs are perfect for little one's. I remember hunting all over town for a small pack for my son to take to daycare. I needed him (then 2 yrs old) to be able to carry it. It was such a headache! Had I only had a Kids' Travel Pack handy!

These packs have 1" wide shoulder straps plus a handle on the top. They also come with a convenient zippered pocket on the front - perfect for my eldest son's Game Boy, cartridges and CDs. I'm seriously considering strapping a pack onto each kid so that I don't have to carry my hideously large diaper bag any longer!
Another great feature are the Activity Packs, which you can also purchase from Four Peas. With three versions, Original [not available anymore], Mini Sports Fan and Girly Girl, you're sure to please your packer.

So no more trips all over town looking Ufor the right sized bag and all the goodies to put in it. Just go online from the comfort of your warm home and PJs, and visit www.kidstravelpacks.com. In a few clicks, you're ready for that next vacation, the start of daycare, or my favorite...overnight at Grandma's!

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Happy Travels!