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Top Boston Stores For Back-To-School Shopping

Shops and specialty stores featuring back-to-school products are stocked and ready for students. Enjoy the popular backpacks known only to Hanna Andersson at the latest children's store opening in Boston just in time for the new school year. Add boutique shops and consignment stores into the mix for budget conscious shoppers, the people's choice for top-of-the-line offerings that every student will appreciate.

Hanna Andersson
199 Boylston St.
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 965-3038
www.hannaandersson.com

Welcome the newest back-to-school shop on the block located at the shops of Chestnut Hill. Hanna Andersson has joined the ranks among the most sought after boutiques nestled in the famous Chestnut Hill Mall. Back-to-school basics include a wide array of quality backpacks for children that every boy or girl will be proud to wear. The clothing as well is quality, mix and match, from durable to dainty, and don't forget the footwear. There are back-to-school accessories the other students will drool over, so pass on the latest shop of Boston, get there in time for the grand opening sales and your student will have the very best at reasonable prices all year long.

The Red Wagon
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The Red Wagon
69 Charles St.
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 523-9402
theredwagon.com

The Red Wagon has been on the top ten list of Boston for a number of years offering the very best variety of comfortable, classic clothing and accessories, including the best for a confident return to school in the area. The concept is simple: focusing on quality service, a consistent fashion-forward trend sense as well as budget prices and good neighbor relationships. Looking for a specific item can become a very simple task with the helpful staff. If it's an item you need but can't seem to find anywhere else? Pass your list forward with contact information and expect a follow up in less than a week. The Red Wagon also accepts items on commission basis, here is a place as your children continue to grow that easily becomes the check in stop whenever heading your in the city.

Carousel Kids
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Carousel Kids
225 Newbury St.
Boston, MA 02116
(857) 350-3943
www.carouselkidsusa.com

Carousel Kids of Newbury St. Boston and its satellite store in the town of Hingham features clothing from toddler to elementary school ages. Classic designers of sports wear, active wear and simply fashion fast-forward fun and colorful wear are what to expect at Carousel Kids. The best back-to-school clothing are the outfits the students just can't wait to wear. How much easier will the rush to the front door get? Lightening fast, with new shoes, or trendy sneakers, a sleek looking tween or a fancy frilled first grader. The options are simply wonderful at this delightful boutique, no matter what kind of fashion sense your student returning to school may have.

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Kenzie
(Photo Credit: Kenzie)

Kenzie Kids & K Girl
185 Grove St.
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 325-5566
kenziekids.com

Kenzie is straight forward fashion in every shape and size for girls only. This is an exceptional one stop shop for back to school clothing that every preteen and above dreams of. The options range from solid standards to fresh dress and savvy trend setting, perfect for the first day back to school. Impress the rest with the best attitude, straight from the shelves and racks at Kenzie. With two locations the main store being in Chestnut Hill and the second being in Wellesley. MA. Get excited, make the trip your young ladies will love you for it.

Two Little Monkeys
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Two Little Monkeys
77 Bow St.
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 222-0043
www.twolittlemonkeysconsignment.com

Here's a twist on fashion and back to school supplies loaded with fun and a few handmade items from other mom's of the Boston area. Two Little Monkeys has a showcase of gently used back to school furnishing, backpacks and clothing items. The range runs the full length of your child's lifetime, with of course the option to switch and shift the students wardrobe throughout the school year. Budget conscious parents have hit the jackpot if the destination before school starts this year is Two Little Monkeys. Look for the handmade must haves for sale as well, possibly offer some of your own! The stock is sweet, even the young ones will enjoy doing errands the day you decide to make the journey.

Related: Boston's Best Stops For Back-To-School Clothing & Accessories

Freelance writer Corinne Costantino showcases the "Best of Boston" in New England. Her contributions can be found in an eclectic variety of online publications including AXS, Examiner, Hubpages and many more. One favored accomplishment are two short essays 'At this moment my pencil' and 'Five minutes that changed my life' examples of creative writing published in the Newburyport H.S English Textbook(1995).
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