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It is almost hard for it to register that my son will be starting school next week. My family and I got caught up in a whirlwind of the busyness of a myriad of summer activities and traveling that this summer vacation flew within a blink of an eye. It always leaves my brain in a bit of a fog, as I’m always needing much effort to remember everything my son needs when school starts after a fun-filled summer. Luckily, most schools provide a list of supplies a child will need for the school year. Depending on your child’s grade, the list may include crayons, pencils with erasers, glue sticks, 3-wide rule spiral notebooks, and other supplies that are required.
The school that my son will be going to this year is different from his previous school, as they’ve requested for Clorox disinfectant wipes, as well as antibacterial hand wipes. I believe that this is an excellent idea, as it shows that they’re adamant about cutting down on sicknesses. It’s one thing to be adamant about it in your home, but it even makes more of a difference when a school practices it. My son and I were never ones to get sick easily, yet once he started school at his previous school, my household was running back and forth to the doctor for multiple illnesses for the past few years. Not only was that getting tiresome, it was draining our bank account!
He is nervous, yet excited at the same time since he’ll be starting anew with a different school this year. Our recent back-to-school trip to Target helped ease the nervousness since he was able to pick out a lunch tote and backpack. Being the typical boy that he is, he could only take so much shopping! Target had dozens and dozens of backpacks to select. My son opted for a simplistic, yet sturdy SwissGear backpack ($53.99), and I marveled in delight since I know it’s a backpack that is made to last throughout the year and some. Even when I was a child, I quickly learned that cutesy didn’t cut it in regards to having a quality backpack. The cutesy backpacks weren’t able to endure the daily abuse of carrying school books that practically weighed a ton, thus I had a few where they’d come undone at the seams, causing my books to come tumbling out – embarrassing! That’s why I insist on buying high-quality backpacks for my son. I don’t mind paying the price since I know that it’s a backpack that is going to last and last.
From the maker of the genuine Swiss Army knife, the SwissGear backpack boasts a padded laptop sleeve, padded tablet pocket, water bottle pocket, shoulder strap system, air flow back system, organizer pocket, compression straps, headphone port, and sunglasses holder. I even wouldn’t mind having a backpack like this for myself, because it would make the perfect traveling companion! That’s not all. It comfortably fits 5-6 books and it has a 5-year warranty!
I always do my boys back to school shopping at Target. They have the coolest backpacks.
I like all the padding for the compartments. There is a lot of room in this backpack for everything!
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I LOVE Target, I cannot lie! That back pack is way cool looking! It looks like it will last a LONG time!
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Many of the teachers here request hand sanitizer at the beginning of every school year, and I think it’s a wonderful idea. There are so many germs floating around the classroom that it’s a great idea to have it on hand.
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We started our back toe school shopping at Target this week. We need to go back to finish. There’s so much they need!
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Last year, my daughter used a backpack that we got on sale for less than $15. Not even half way through the school year it ripped. I’ve definitely realized that it pays to spend more on a quality backpack!!
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We went shopping at Target for back to school supplies too. My daughter was very proud of her “big girl” backpack. 🙂
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we did most of our shopping at Target too!
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Looks like you found some great items at Target. I need to head there this week!
You found some great back to school supplies at Target. I was just there today!
I love Target. It’s totally my go to for all things school. That backpack seems like it could endure anything, it looks really sturdy and nice!
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Target’s only 25 minutes away from my house, so naturally, we purchase everything their. I love their back-to-school items as they always have the cutest selections.
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Oops, I meant to say 5 minutes away — sorry.
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Wow, that thing will last for ages and it’s a good thing to. It will take that long for him to grow into it 😛
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Summer’s flown by for us as well. Still so much left on our list of what we want to do. What a stylish backpack have to have the kids check them out when we start shipping.
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I LOVE Swissgear backpacks!! I bought my husband one for his work laptop, and I love all the cool features they have!
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Looks like a very sturdy and durable backpack. We have to go school supplies shopping!
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We just stocked up on our school stuff at Target today! Even discovered the app – LOVE Target!
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Nice backpack. It looks really big, just like something my son needs. Which reminds me, I think he might need another this year. However, he likes to use them until they fall apart and refuses if I ask him about it. Talk about being a frugal teen.
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I love Target for everything. That backpack looks like it will last all year.
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Target is the bomb for sure. I love that backpack. You’re so right when you’re a kid going to school every little detail does make a difference.
Target is one of my all-time favorite stores, period. I love that backpack!
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I need to get my daughter a rugged backpack like this for this year…. last year’s started falling apart after a couple weeks
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I love shopping at Target. I like their selection better than Walmart.
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I love shopping at Target. It’s my home away from home. And it’s where we always do our back to school shopping!
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That looks like a nice sturdy backpack you can get pretty good clothes and items at Target.
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