backpacks

The new Designed by Students line from Staples appeals to me on so many levels. Both my girls love design. The older one is a coder and a tinkerer. She looks at the technical side of design. It’s got to function first and foremost. The younger one, she’s more concerned about ...read more

It's back-to-school season which means it's time to start stocking up on notebooks, #2 pencils, and a backpack to carry it all in. If your kids' schools are anything like mine, the popularity of rolling or wheeled backpacks has continued to rise. But does your child need a ...read more

Lands' End makes the crunch of back to school shopping so easy for busy moms. They have the fashions the girls want, the quality I need and of course amazing convenience--everything on my shopping list is just a click away. For the past eight years we've been heading to Lands' ...read more

As a kid, I looked forward to going back-to-school shopping with my mom every year. We'd get some fun supplies and a few fashionable outfits, but the most exciting purchase would always be a brand new backpack—and I took this task very seriously. My quest for the perfect book bag ...read more

Love is in the air this month -- and so is some great new gear for mom and baby! We've rounded up some of our favorite new product launches this month to keep you organized, stylish and strolling in style. A PBK Exclusive from Ubbi: You know Ubbi for their sleek, modern diaper ...read more

This year marks another BIG one in the bee hive as our middle child will be entering Kindergarten. That means this Queen Bee will have two school aged children! Back-to-school shopping has taken on a whole new meaning with this little girl and she knows what she likes and what ...read more

Ready or not, here it comes. Time for shopping. Our editors have banded together to bring you the best in fashion and gear for Back to School shopping! We make it our mission to scout out the very best trends. Our team of writers has experience on our side. We've got more than ...read more

Are you ready for a blast from the past? Backpacks are back baby! They just so happen to be a major fall trend...and since bags are appropriate for any season, you can get a jump on this fall trend and rock backpacks this summer too! When I think about wearing backpacks as bags, ...read more

As we are gearing up for our back-to-school coverage, we are excited to announce that Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-GNY) will launch OPERATION BACKPACK® 2014, its annual campaign to collect brand new backpacks and school supplies for the thousands of children ...read more

Traveling this summer? Whether by car, plane, bus or boat, if you're planning on loading up the family and exploring, we've gathered up our favorite kid-friendly luggage for hitting the open road. Because exploring with kids is fun, but it's even better when they can carry their ...read more

With summer activities and travel on the agenda, we are on the hunt for kids bags that are durable, functional, and of course fun! One of our favorite new brands that meets all of these requirements is the super cute children’s backpack and accessories line, Bixbee.com. This ...read more

Last year was the first year I experienced the whole back to school craziness. Now that we've started my lil' dude's second year of pre-school, I think I've got a better handle on it. I had no idea what to shop for the first time I shopped for his school clothes, but this time ...read more

Summer isn't over yet, but there's a good chance your local stores are already stocking back-to-school supplies. One of the first pieces of gear you'll need for heading back to school is a backpack. Whether your little one is just starting kindergarten or heading into junior ...read more