Photo from Uptown MN
Scrappy Products MN Cool Utility Bag
Minnesota Proud. Cultivate their love of state early. These bags (above) are made from recycled plastic bottles in Minneapolis. Scrappy Products utility bag or pencil pouch ($22), from Uptown MN, MSP Airport (concourse G), 4300 Glumack Dr., St. Paul, 612-727-1068, or 12625 Wayzata Blvd., Ste. 230, Minnetonka, 952-546-1605, uptownmn.com
Woodland Creatures. Perfect for the nature-loving child. Lunch bag ($21.95), Planner ($14.99), Paper pen set ($10.95), from Corazon, 4646 E. Lake St., Minneapolis, 612-276-0198, or 526 Selby Ave., St. Paul, 651-219-4589, corazononline.com
Sophisticated Note Taking. A refreshing break from the standard spiral notebook and folder. Succulent and lilac Modern Lore journals ($6), Water Modern Lore journal ($9.50), Dot notebook ($16), Cork folio ($16.50), Handy notes ($10), To do* notepad ($5.50), All pens ($3), from Greater Goods, 2515 Nicollet Ave., Suite B, Minneapolis, 612-872-2460, shopgreatergoods.com
Playful Patterns. Can you find another backpack or lunch container named after an adorable dachshund? SCOUT bags backpack ($52), Square lunch box ($24), triangular lunch box ($19) from Lake Effect, 219 Water St., Excelsior, 952-474-1229, facebook.com/lakeeffectmn
