Perhaps one of the best things about back to school is the excuse to get brand new shoes! That’s why we adore these brand new styles by Stride Rite.  From their comfy hook-and-loop sneakers to more dressed-up mary janes and oxfords, those little feet will definitely be ready for a new school year in these Stride Rite shoes!

Although your kiddies may not be clamoring to wake up to an early alarm clock again, at least they’ll have these awesome shoes to start the school year off right.

1. Stride Rite Jenna (Toddler), 2. Stride Rite Dueling Lightsaber (Youth), 3. Stride Rite Sapphire Lighted (Toddler/Youth) , 4. Stride Rite Clayton (Toddler/Youth) , 5. Stride Rite Jade Lighted Toddler/Youth , 6. Stride Rite Zach Attack (Toddler/Youth) , 7. Stride Rite Lesley (Infant/Toddler/Youth), 8. Stride Rite Captain Rex 2.0 Lighted (Youth) , 9. Stride Rite Jefferson (Youth)

Teaching your child how to tell time is just one of many fun moments in a parent’s life. Make telling time fun with an awesome character watch from Ewatchfactory. From Piglet to Mickey Mouse, Spiderman to Snow White, Ewatchfactory has watch for your boy or girl. Established in 1998 with offices in New York, Paris, Switzerland, Hong Kong & Shenzhen, Ewatchfactory combines today's state-of-the-art technology along with the best design influences worldwide to offer truly inspired watch designs. The Ewatchfactory family of watches offers designs in an array of sizes, styles and materials for children. From luxury to affordability, Ewatchfactory creates a timepiece for every budget, while bringing fashion to function year after year. Check out all of the fun watches HERE.

It seems like every time I turn around, I see an advertisement for yet another movie based on a comic book character. Why is this? From Spiderman to the Fantastic Four , it seems our culture is obsessed with super-human abilities, and why wouldn’t we be?

I doubt there’s a single man or woman in this world who hasn’t imagined what it would be like to fly without the aid of an airplane or crush a tall building with our hands.

I can’t help you with the crushing of tall buildings, but I can guide you to a place where you can fly just like Superman. Soaring Canopy Tours in Durango, Colorado is one of the best outdoor vacations you will ever embark upon.

The model is pretty ingenious, really: the entire adventure consists of five hours of riding various zip lines through a gorgeous, woodsy piece of property. You’ll take the Durango & Silverton Railroad to the property itself and during your zip line adventure you’ll get to stop for drinks and snacks, and the entire experience culminates in a gourmet feast for all guests.

This type of outdoorsy vacation is fun for the entire family, and although it might not be right for someone who is deathly afraid of heights, it’s a one-of-a-kind experience. If you can’t imagine yourself swinging from tree to tree like Tarzan, you can accompany your group on foot for a discounted price.

Tennis shoes or hiking boots are recommended for the Soaring Canopy course, so make sure you raid the stock at Zappos before you head out. You might want to try something with a high ankle, such as the Scarpa Barun GTXs Scarpa Barun GTXs , which are equipped with bi-directional ankle flex.

The Soaring Canopy zip line adventure includes 22 lines and 28 platforms, making it the “largest, longest and safest” zip line course in the entire world. It operates seven days a week, rain or shine, and costs $339 per person for the entire adventure. You can visit their web site to make a reservation, or you can call 970.769.2357.

Who knows? This might be the unique outdoor vacation you’ve been looking for!